ZorkCast - Vegas Podcast + Yo-11 Minutes - Casino/Travel Loyalty, Casino Experience, Gambling and Luxury Travel
ZorkCast Podcast has a renewed focus and emphasis on casino loyalty and the intersection between casino loyalty schemes with traditional travel loyalty programs.
Plus: Yo-Eleven Minutes
Mostly Vegas. No BS. Casino Experience +more
ZorkCast, a chat about Vegas, Casino Loyalty, Travel Loyalty, gambling and luxury travel focusing on experiences: #PaxEx (Passenger Experience) and #CasinoEx (Casino Experience) are significant areas of conversation and exploration.
Join us, and please DM or email questions, comments, and thoughts to tips@travelzork.com
Episodes
277 episodes
Disney Bookings + Maximize 10x 5x Tier Point Promos - Yo-11 Minutes (E144S6)
ON THIS EPISODE: Michael Mason Trager discusses how to Maximize 10x 5x Tier Point Promos when Tier MATCHES are hard to find. Also, TravelZork has a brand-new Disney Advisor.🎉 JOIN US OUR NEXT EPIC EVENT!ZorkFest 2025 🎉
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Season 6
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Episode 144
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20:01
Tuchus and Cocktails + Concierge Know How + Encore Renovation Delayed - Yo-11 Podcast (E143S6)
ON THIS EPISODE: Michael Mason Trager shares his experiences with great Concierges at 5 Star Hotels + Wynn Concierge Services. LINKS: Encore Renovation Delayed Due to Tariffs ->
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Season 6
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Episode 143
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31:39
New MGM Card, 100k card to TRAVEL FOR FREE and ZorkFest 2025 - Yo-11 Podcast (E142S6)
ON THIS EPISODE: Steve Wynn's Old Atlantic City Penthouse for Sale, we talk about the New MGM Iconic Card, PLUS A separate promotional card with 100k points and ZorkFest 2025 updates.Links:MGM ICONIC Card ->
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Season 6
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Episode 142
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40:35
The BEST STEAKHOUSE in Palm Beach! - Yo-11 Podcast (E141S6)
ON THIS EPISODE:Flagler SteakhouseOnce you stay, you'll understand®Founded on the sands of Palm Beach in 1896@thebreakers Palm BeachAsk us about Exclusive VIP Benefits and “Free Night” Promotions!https://travel...
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Season 6
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Episode 141
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29:56
Should You AVOID Las Vegas in The SUMMER (July/August) HEAT? - Yo-11 Podcast (E140S6)
ON THIS EPISODE: We talk about the Summer Vegas Heat, when the optimal time to visit Las Vegas is, and some ways to make the heat bearable.Book Your Next Amazing Las Vegas Stay -> HE...
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Season 6
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Episode 140
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10:42
What is an Exceptional (Hotel or Suite) View Worth? - Yo-11Podcast (E139S6)
ON THIS EPISODE: We discuss what makes the view worth the upgrade. Would you consider a room with a better room to be an upgrade? We discuss and have some fun with this topic.🎉 JOIN US OUR NEXT EPIC EVENT!ZorkFest 2025 🎉 <...
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Season 6
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Episode 139
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29:38
What is a "REAL" Gambler? - Yo-11 Podcast (E138S6)
ON THIS EPISODE: We ask the question, "What is a 'REAL' Gambler?" because there is debate on whether if someone who uses tier-multipliers is a "real" gambler, It's FaceBook Logic, we suppose. So we set the record straight.🎉 JOIN ...
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Season 6
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Episode 138
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50:38
Casino Hosts - EVERYTHING You Want to Know! - Yo-11 Podcast (E137S6)
ON THIS EPISODE: Michael Mason Trager talks about everything you want to know about Casino Hosts. We're still using "Fantastical". Movestro reacts to hearing about "The Empire Strips Back" burlesque show. Vegas News: Alanis Morisse...
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Season 6
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Episode 137
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32:23
Why Use a Travel Advisor (Travel Agent)? FANTASTICAL! The Vanderpump Hotel? - Yo-11 Podcast (S6E136)
ON THIS EPISODE: We're talking about The Vanderpump Hotel (Cromwell Rebrand) in Las Vegas, opening date for the renovated Flamingo GO Pool and why you should use a travel advisor.Read more about Vanderpump Hotel - >
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Season 6
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Episode 136
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33:43
Playa Largo Resort and Spa - Like The Caribbean but 1.5 hours from Miami - Yo-11 Podcast (E135S6)
ON THIS EPISODE: Michael Mason Trager shares his stay at Playa Lago Resort and Spa.News story: Gabriel Iglesias @ The Chelsea @ Cosmopolitan-Feel like you are in the Caribbean only 1.5 hours from miami-65 miles from M...
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Season 6
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Episode 135
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17:47
I Slept in a Guitar - The Guitar Hotel at Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood (FL) - Yo-11 Podcast (E134S6)
ON THIS EPISODE: Michael Mason Trager shares his stay in the Guitar Tower at Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood. What can we gleam from this as a preview of what the Guitar Tower in Las Vegas will be like?Fountainebleau Tier Match (aga...
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Season 6
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Episode 134
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24:00
Will you be my Valentine? The most romantic venues in Las Vegas - Yo-11 Podcast (S6E133)
ON THIS EPISODE: Valentine's Day means Valentine's Dinner, we're looking at the "most romantic" venues in Las Vegas.News Story: Boyz II Men returning for limited engagement at The Cosmopolitan of Las VegasJoin the Trave...
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Season 6
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Episode 133
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27:15
Will You Visit Las Vegas Less Often in 2025 Than in Prior Years? - Yo-11 Podcast (S6E132)
ON THIS EPISODE: We asked, you answered, and the responses surprised us.We are going through your replies to see why many are skipping/reducing Vegas trips this year.News: Sprit Airlines Released a StudyThe Tweet...
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Season 6
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Episode 132
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31:55
Should Spend/Money Determine Status - The British Airways Club - Yo-11 Podcast (S6E131)
ON THIS EPISODE: The British Executive Airways Club has been renamed.Michael Mason Trager provides a breakdown of the tier levels and discusses spend = tier.One of the best overviews:https://www.headforpoints.com/2024/12/...
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Season 6
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Episode 131
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28:15
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When Circus Circus Las Vegas Was Bougie - Yo-11 Podcast (S6E130)
ON THIS EPISODE: There was a time when Circus Circus was Bougie, it's true. Dealers wore tuxedos, there were Baccarat tables....so what happened? Michael Mason Trager will explain.News Story: Caesars Palace (but not all of it) AN...
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Season 6
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Episode 130
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35:01
Mr. Beast Experience?? Also, Michael's Vegas Trip - Yo-11 Podcast (S6E129) Part 2
ON THIS EPISODE: Resorts World Las Vegas announced the Mr. Beast Vacation Package complete with "Mr. Beast experiences"- what could that be? Also, Michael Mason Trager shares his Vegas Trip (more below).Update: We were just informed...
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Season 6
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Episode 129
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40:11
Mr. Beast Experience?? Also, Michael's Vegas Trip - Yo-11 Podcast (S6E129) Part 1
ON THIS EPISODE: Resorts World Las Vegas announced the Mr. Beast Vacation Package complete with "Mr. Beast experiences"- what could that be? Also, Michael Mason Trager shares his Vegas Trip.Join the TravelZork FB Group ->
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Season 6
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Episode 129
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32:31
How do Wynn Hotel Upgrades Work? “Subject to Availability” - (E128S6) Yo-11 PODCAST
ON THIS EPISODE: Michael Mason Trager discusses:Wynn Upgrades and the Phrase "Subject to availability"*Available Upgrades commercial (upgrade program) versus comp wise*There is a pool for sale and a pool for upgrades, nobody ...
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29:49
“Where The Chips Fall - Vegas Comps 2025” - (E127S6) Yo-11 PODCAST
ON THIS EPISODE: We debut the Yo-11 Podcast Ponder segment. Today's question: "If you had to choose your favorite high limit room to "do your business" which hotel property (high limit room) would you choose?"Also Michael Trager ...
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27:42
The (New) Hyatt and Venetian Partnership - Yo-11 Podcast (S5E126)
ON THIS EPISODE: Today we discuss Hyatt's partnership with Venetian/Palazzo and what we know so far.Hyatt Press Release: Iconic luxury resort on the Las Vegas Strip to j...
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Season 5
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Episode 126
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21:02
Vegas Christmas, A SAR, Why is Scott Sibella's Gaming License is Revoked? - Yo-11 Podcast (S5E125)
ON THIS EPISODE: Nevada Gaming Commission revoked the gaming license of former Resorts World president Scott Sibella.From a tweet that Vital Vegas shared, it's interes...
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Season 5
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Episode 125
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33:29
6 Holiday Bars and Other Vegas-goodness! - Yo-11 Podcast (E124S5)
ON THIS EPISODE: Weird Al at Venetian, new restaurant at Paris, 6 Holiday Bars in Vegas.Sign up to get Bonus Offer Alerts! Free Service via MilesTalk: HERE
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Season 5
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Episode 124
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14:57
Using your Credit Card Points (transferred) to Fly to Vegas! (S5E123)
ON THIS EPISODE: Trager discusses transferring credit card points and then using them for Vegas Travel. Even on Korean Air of all airlines.Sign up to get Bonus Offer Alerts! Free Service via MilesTalk:
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Season 5
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Episode 123
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21:12
Listener Mail: Got an AMAZING Deal But How Do I Optimize My Offer? - Yo-11 Podcast (S5E122)
ON THIS EPISODE: Michael Trager answers listener questions, most notably, how to optimize an offer for an amazing deal.#miles #points
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Season 5
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Episode 122
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23:29
Best Bougie Brunch in Vegas? ZorkFest 2024 was EPIC! (E121Season 5) Yo-11 PODCAST
ON THIS EPISODE: This is the ZorkFest 2024 recap episode, we talk about how it went and the overall success that it was. We also talk about a wonderful bougie brunch in Vegas.Super Early Bird tickets are available now for ZorkFes...
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Season 5
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Episode 121
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23:57
