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Now Boarding

Kenny Totten, Jason Skipper

Booking Overview

Now Boarding breaks down the business mechanics behind travel, events, and entrepreneurship—often through practical lessons from industry leaders. It’s a good booking fit for experts who can connect brand strategy to operations, leadership, and real-world outcomes.

Metrics

Episodes: 116

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Male

Listener location: USA

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

hello@travelnerds.co

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Host

Kenny Totten - Co-host of Now Boarding, focused on exploring the business behind travel, entrepreneurship, and industry operations through business breakdowns and interviews with sector leaders.

Jason Skipper - Co-host of Now Boarding, interviewing and discussing business strategy across travel, entrepreneurship, and industry trends with a practical, business-focused lens.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

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Typical Credentials:  
Senior practitioners or leaders in events/experiential marketing, brand strategy, corporate travel, and adjacent industries (often with recognized certifications like CMP). Roles like Director/Head of Events, Brand & Experiential Strategy, or comparable leadership in major brands and event ecosystems.
Required Achievements:  
Led large-scale corporate or global event programs, Built or scaled experiential/brand experience strategies, Developed frameworks or best practices for live events, Recognized leadership in event planning or experiential marketing

Recent Guest Discussions

Todd Schwartz, CMP - How To Plan Successful Events; Brand Experience Creation; Navigating Changes In Live Events; Practical Event-planning Guidance

Ashley Erickson - Leading Global Event Programs; Experiential Strategy And Brand Perception; Corporate Events Leadership; Evolving Events Landscape; Link Between Corporate Travel And Event Success

Recent Topics

Travel, Experiential, Branding, Entrepreneurship, Industry

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Now Boarding
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EP 122: 983 Golf Holes in 24 Hours?! Grace Hallinan’s INSANE Guinness World Record

September 15, 2026

How many holes of golf can you possibly play in 24 hours? ⛳️Grace Hallinan set out to do something absolutely incredible — play 983 holes of golf in just 24 hours in an attempt to break a Guinness World Record.In this episode, we dive into the challenge, the preparation, the physical and mental endurance it takes, and what it’s really like pushing yourself to the limit on the golf course.#Golf #GuinnessWorldRecord #GraceHallinan #GolfChallenge #GolfRecord #Golf24Hours #GolfLife

EP 120: The Future of Events & Travel with Michel Huguenin

May 19, 2026

In this episode of the Now Boarding Podcast, we sit down with Michel Huguenin to talk all things events — from the future of event planning and attendee experience to travel logistics, technology, and what it really takes to create unforgettable experiences.We also dive into the evolving relationship between business travel and events, industry trends, operational challenges, and where the space is headed next.Whether you work in events, meetings, travel, or hospitality, this conversation is ...

EP118: - 7 lessons from leading global events at Starbucks - Ashley Erickson

March 09, 2026

In this episode we sit down with Ashley Erickson, Head of Global Events and Brand & Experiential Strategy, to explore what it takes to lead large-scale events for one of the world’s most recognizable brands.In this conversation, we cover:• The realities of leading global event programs for major brands• How experiential strategy shapes brand perception• Lessons learned from managing large-scale corporate events• The connection between corporate travel and event success• Leadership insight...

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Frequently asked questions

Here's some frequently asked questions for
Now Boarding
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How do I get in touch with Now Boarding?

Now Boarding is hosted by Kenny Totten and Jason Skipper. Its publicly listed email is hello@travelnerds.co. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Now Boarding?

The publicly listed email for Now Boarding: hello@travelnerds.co.

How many listeners does Now Boarding have?

Podseeker estimates Now Boarding reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Now Boarding?

Now Boarding typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Senior practitioners or leaders in events/experiential marketing, brand strategy, corporate travel, and adjacent industries (often with recognized certifications like CMP). Roles like Director/Head of Events, Brand & Experiential Strategy, or comparable leadership in major brands and event ecosystems. Common among recent guests: Led large-scale corporate or global event programs; Built or scaled experiential/brand experience strategies; Developed frameworks or best practices for live events. Recent guests include Todd Schwartz, CMP and Ashley Erickson.

How hard is it to get booked on Now Boarding?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Now Boarding cover?

Recent episodes cover Travel, Experiential, Branding, Entrepreneurship, and Industry. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

hello@travelnerds.co

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