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
270 episodes
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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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
Get MORE comps at Wynn Las Vegas WITHOUT gambling more! - (E120S5) Yo-11 PODCAST
ON THIS EPISODE: We discuss Vegas news about the new proposed largest resort and the NBA Arena it comes bundled with. Trager discusses getting more comps at Wynn without gambling more.Join the TravelZork FB Group ->
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Season 5
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Episode 120
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32:10
Road to ZorkFest: Everything You Need to Know. Let's Go! Yo-11 Podcast Season 4 E119
On This Episode: Everything you need to know about ZorkFest 2024.GET YOUR ZORKFEST TICKETS -> HEREJoin the TravelZork FB Group ->
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Season 4
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Episode 119
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23:32
World's Worst Hotel Name + Exploring Baha Mar - E118 Season 4 - Yo-11 Podcast
ON THIS EPISODE: The World's Worst Hotel Name might have been discovered, you think you can top it? Let us know. Also, Michael discusses Baha Mar (NOT the worst name, you'll see) Resort and gives a comprehensive overview of the hotel, casino, a...
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Season 4
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Episode 118
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30:31
How To Beat The Vegas Slots - The Real Deal - 2024 Edition - Yo-11 PODCAST (E117S4)
On this Episode: Michael Trager shares tips on how to beat the Vegas Slots.GET YOUR ZORKFEST TICKETS -> HEREJoin the TravelZork FB Group ->
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Season 4
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Episode 117
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33:39
Hurricane Edition - Booking flights to get the f**k out (of town)! - Yo-11 PODCAST E116 Season 4
On this episode: Michael Trager gives great tips on actions to take when a hurricane is approaching and it's time to get out of dodge. Movestro discovers fantastic Sushi at Resorts World.GET YOUR ZORKFEST TICKETS ->
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Season 4
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Episode 116
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31:47
Go With The Vegas Flow & The Room Isn't Yours Until You Have The Key - Yo-11 PODCAST (E115 Season 4)
On This Episode: Michael Trager shares his last night of his longest Vegas trip to date and why it's best sometimes to just let Vegas happen. He also discusses being promised a certain room-type and then being downgraded.GET Y...
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Season 4
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Episode 115
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42:41
Vegas Casinos STEALING JACKPOTS from (banned) Gamblers - Yo-11 PODCAST (E114S4)
On this episode: This situation is tricky, especially if you had no idea you were banned from the casino and only discovered it while waiting for your handpay.GET YOUR ZORKFEST TICKETS ->
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Season 4
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Episode 114
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