Best Mark Suite Natured Podcasts (2025)

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Traveling Judi, Galapagos, Metropolitan Touring on La Pinta 56:53

3d ago56:53

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Send us a text Hello, passionate cruisers! This is Paul and this week on The Joy of Cruising Podcast, I am delighted to welcome back Judi Cohen, travel writer extraordinaire known in the cruise community as Traveling Judi. I featured Traveling Judi in my second cruising book, Cruising Interrupted amzn.to/3seFU8y in a section called “Cruisers Like Y…

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Is Formal Cruising A Thing Of The Past? | Cruise Cast Ep.35 33:54

3d ago33:54

33:54

Send us a text In this episode,We discuss the evolving nature of formal wear in cruising, questioning whether it is becoming outdated as cruise lines target a new generation of cruisers. We explore the historical context of formal wear on cruises, the current trends, and the potential future of themed nights. The conversation also includes updates …

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Jennifer Halboth, CEO for the Americas, Riverside Luxury Cruises 42:03

6d ago42:03

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Send us a text Hello, passionate cruisers! This is Paul. This week on The Joy of Cruising Podcast, I am delighted to welcome Jennifer Halboth, CEO for the Americas, Riverside Luxury Cruises. We have had several small ship and river cruise specialists on the podcast as well as leaders from some of the lines, and of course passionate cruisers providi…

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See It With C 1:20:56

10d ago1:20:56

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Send us a text Hello, passionate cruisers! This is Paul and this week on The Joy of Cruising Podcast, I am delighted to welcome Carlene Reid, creator of the See It With C YouTube channel, Instagram, and Facebook page. Carlene starts each video, “Hi, my name is Carlene. I work a 9-5 but travel the world as if I don’t.” Carlene is a lifelong traveler…

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Helena and Dustin and Crew, Stranded at Sea, Carnival Splendor to the Rescue 1:07:26

13d ago1:07:26

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Send us a text Hello, passionate cruisers! This is Paul and this week on The Joy of Cruising Podcast I am delighted to welcome Helena and Dustin, two “cruisers” with a once-in-a-lifetime harrowing tale with a happy ending on Carnival Splendor. Another one of those world-wide new human-interest stories I love bringing to the listeners of The Joy of …

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Streamlining the Patient Referrals Chain with Trey Holterman 19:53

16d ago19:53

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In this episode, Tennr cofounder and CEO Trey Holterman sits down with a16z’s David Haber and Jay Rughani to unpack one of healthcare’s most overlooked pain points: patient referral logistics. When a patient is referred to a specialist and told that the specialist will follow up with them, what happens next? A convoluted system sometimes involving …

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Recording Artist, Josh Christina, Performing on the Ocean 38:53

17d ago38:53

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Send us a text This week on The Joy of Cruising Podcast, I am proud to welcome Josh Christina, Recording Artist, scene-stealing, piano-wielding frontman, and veteran headliner of several cruise lines. Listeners know I am as passionate about music and comedy as I am about cruising so when I get a chance to have a conversation with someone who has pe…

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When You Should Or Shouldn't Buy A Drinks Packages | Cruise Cast Ep.34 34:34

17d ago34:34

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Send us a text In this episode of the Suite Natured Cruise Cast, we discuss the ins and outs of buying drinks packages on cruises and whether purchasing a beverage package, or not, is always the right decision. Weighing the pros and cons based on various scenarios such as port-intensive itineraries and weather conditions. As always we share persona…

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Gian and Angie: Solo on Villa Vie Odyssey, Falling in Love, and Getting Married! A Global Love Story 57:36

20d ago57:36

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Send us a text This is Paul and this week on The Joy of Cruising Podcast I am delighted to welcome Gian and Angie, two cruisers living out two amazing stories on a cruise ship. That’s right, two amazing stories. The first is living on a cruise ship, Villa Vie Odyssey for the next three years, circumnavigating the globe and in the process visiting 1…

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Jodi Murphy, Regent Seven Seas 52:42

24d ago52:42

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Send us a text This week on The Joy of Cruising Podcast, I am delighted to welcome Jodi Murphy, Director, Strategic Partnerships,Regent Seven Seas Cruises. I have long had desire a desire to sail Regent Seven Seas, stemming from my research in my first cruising book, The Joy of Cruising amzn.to/3lAfyON, where I research an organization, Friends of …

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From Chaos to Clarity in Data with Malinka Walaliyadde 23:23

26d ago23:23

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What if one of healthcare’s most complex administrative challenges—revenue cycle management—was reframed as a data science problem? In this episode, Malinka Walaliyadde, cofounder and CEO of AKASA, joins Julie Yoo to unpack how large language models have the potential to transform hospital revenue by automating highly nuanced coding and billing wor…

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A Rich and Jazzy Life, on Assignment for MSC, on the new MSC World America 1:03:22

1M ago1:03:22

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Send us a text This is Paul and this week on The Joy of Cruising Podcast I am delighted to welcome back again to The Joy of Cruising Podcast Rich and Jazzy, creators of the amazing A Rich and Jazzy Life brand. A Rich and Jazzy Life is comprised of their top ten 110K cruise channel on YouTube; Melanin at Sea (MAS), their 115K Facebook affinity to gr…

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Cruising Cutbacks - Audio Only 🎧 | Cruise Cast Ep.33 34:53

1M ago34:53

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Send us a text In this episode of the Suite Natured Cruise Cast, we discuss the recent and continued cutbacks in the cruising industry, exploring various changes such as room service policies, dining experiences, and staffing levels. We delve into specific examples from cruise lines like Cunard, P&O and Princess, highlighting how these changes impa…

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Paul and Carole Love to Travel, Costa Smeralda, Dubai and the Emirates 50:21

1M ago50:21

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Send us a text Hello, passionate cruisers! This is Paul. I am delighted to welcome back to The Joy of Cruising Podcast Paul and Carole, creators of one of the top cruise brands in the world, Paul and Carole Love to Travel. They are dominant on every social medium platform they are on, and whether you classify them as cruise influencers or cruise co…

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Superaging with Eric Topol 42:42

1M ago42:42

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What if we stopped trying to cure disease and started preventing it instead? In this episode, Eric Topol, founder and director of the Scripps Research Translational Institute and a cardiologist, scientist, and author, joins a16z general partner Vijay Pande to unpack the future of aging, prevention, and precision health—as explored in Eric's new boo…

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Linzi & Mark, Suite Natured, Windstar Star Legend 58:09

1M ago58:09

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Send us a text Hello, passionate cruisers! This is Paul and this week on The Joy of Cruising Podcast, I am delighted to welcome back Linzi and Mark Cowgill, creator of the UK-based Suite Natured blog, YouTube channel, and Instagram platform. Over a year ago, I reached out to Linzi and Mark to come on the podcast to talk about transatlantics, in adv…

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Would You Compromise For A Last Minute Cruise? 🎧 Audio Only | Cruise Cast Ep.32 36:12

2M ago36:12

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Send us a text In this episode of the Suite Natured Cruise Cast, we discuss the challenges and considerations of booking a last-minute cruise and what compromises you might need to accept. We explore the balance between desperation and toleration when it comes to cabin choices, cruise lines, and dining options. The conversation also touches on rece…

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Zimbabwe-born Presley Pfereka: A Crew Members Perspective 58:01

2M ago58:01

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Send us a text Hello, passionate cruisers! This is Paul and this week on The Joy of Cruising Podcast, I am delighted to welcome Presley Pfereka, a crew member for Azamara luxury cruise line. I have long observed with awe and fascination cruise ship crew from the Captain to entry-level crew members and have hosted on The Joy of Cruising Podcast a cr…

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Fueling Innovation with Data with Arif Nathoo 24:46

2M ago24:46

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Arif Nathoo, cofounder and CEO of Komodo Health, joins Jorge Conde and Jay Rughani to explore the transformative potential of healthcare data in reshaping biotech and healthcare innovation. Arif reflects on a decade-long journey of unlocking the power of fragmented healthcare data, delving into Komodo Health’s “full-stack thesis” — a strategy that …

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The Chefs, Behind the Soul Food on the Soul Train Cruise 1:42:28

2M ago1:42:28

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Send us a text Hello, passionate cruisers! This is Paul. I am delighted to welcome this week on The Joy of Cruising Podcast, a special group of guests, The Chefs: Jerome Brown aka Chef Rome, the chef to the stars with over 35 years of professional cooking, the go-to chef for celebrities worldwide; Chicago Chef George Outlaw specializing in elevated…

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Cruise Tips TV, MSC Euribia Yacht Club, Middle East and the United Arab Emirates 54:14

2M ago54:14

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Send us a text Hello, passionate cruisers! This is Paul. I am delighted to welcome back to The Joy of Cruising Podcast Sheri of Cruise Tips TV. Sheri is a special friend to me, having been featured in my first two cruise books, The Joy of Cruisinghttp://amzn.to/2EAMddF and Cruising Interrupted http://amzn.to/3seFU8y, and then being my first choice …

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Is Once Enough? Audio 🎧 Only| Cruise Cast Ep.31 36:23

2M ago36:23

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Send us a text In this episode, we explore the concept of 'double dipping' in cruising, discussing whether it's worthwhile to revisit the same excursions, itineraries, and cruise ships. Sharing our personal experiences and preferences, highlighting the joy of familiar favorites while also considering the value of new experiences. The conversation a…

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Greece, Dr. George Alexakis, Tourism & Hospitality Professor 56:25

2M ago56:25

56:25

Send us a text Hello, passionate cruisers! This is Paul. This week on The Joy of Cruising Podcast, I am proud to welcome Dr. George Alexakis, a former colleague of mine from Florida Gulf Coast University in Fort Myers. George is a Hospitality Professor at FGCU, and he did some work some collaboration with the organization I led, which was the Offic…

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LadybugTravels: Adventurer on a Year-Long Cruise 55:24

2M ago55:24

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Send us a text Hello, passionate cruisers! This is Paul. I am delighted to welcome this week on The Joy of Cruising Podcast, Belencia Wallace, creator of Ladybug Travel of Facebook, Instagram, and with its 55k following on TikTok, which is where I met her. I was amazed to learn Belencia decided last year to leave her professional career to embark o…

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The Paradox of U.S. Healthcare with Marc Andreessen 33:32

2M ago33:32

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Join a16z general partners Marc Andreessen, Julie Yoo, and Vijay Pande for an incisive exploration of what's driving—and stalling—transformation in healthcare. With the industry now consuming nearly 20% of U.S. GDP yet delivering poor outcomes relative to other developed countries, is technology the remedy or a red herring? This episode, cross-post…

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Raquel & Vincent, Sailing Around the World 1:01:38

2M ago1:01:38

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Send us a text Hello, passionate cruisers! This is Paul and this week on The Joy of Cruising Podcast I am delighted to welcome Racquel and Vincent, two cruisers who have never been on a cruise ship. Yes, you heard that right. All of you, well the vast majority of you—I know we have listeners who aspire to take their first cruise—the vast majority o…

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Are Some Cruises Better Solo? | Cruise Cast Ep 30 38:19

2M ago38:19

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Send us a text In episode 30 of the Suite Natured Cruise Cast we were inspired by JJ Cruises' recent solo cruises, to talk about whether some types of cruises are better solo, especially if one of you has more of an interest in a certain cruise type? As usual, the Cruise Cast is recorded in real time, unscripted and unedited, so anything can happen…

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Author, JD Harbor, Romance at Sea 52:48

3M ago52:48

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Send us a text Hello, passionate cruisers! This is Paul and this week on The Joy of Cruising Podcast, I am delighted to welcome JD Harbor, author of the new seafaring novels, Emerald Tide, and Sapphire Seas. They are both set aboard a luxurious cruise ship and were inspired by JD’s own experience. You see, he met his wife onboard a singles cruise i…

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The (Epic) Arc of a Patient Journey with Seth Hain 26:00

3M ago26:00

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Seth Hain, SVP of R&D at Epic, joins a16z Bio + Health general partner Julie Yoo to explore technology in healthcare. Reflecting on over two decades of industry shifts, Seth shares how Epic has transitioned from enabling integrated systems within health systems to driving cross-ecosystem collaboration and rapid innovations like generative AI. They …

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Paul & Cheryl, Reflections of A Journey to Barrier Reefs of Mexico, Belize and Honduras, Explora Journeys I 34:31

3M ago34:31

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Send us a text Hello, passionate cruisers! This is Paul and this week on The Joy of Cruising Podcast I am delighted to welcome back a special guest, my cohost Cheryl. We are largely in the bucket list checking stage of our lives, and just got the opportunity to check one off—a cruise on a luxury cruise line, specifically Explora Journeys and its fi…

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Shelton and Ke’, Your Favorite Couple 59:05

3M ago59:05

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Send us a text Hello, passionate cruisers! This is Paul and this week on The Joy of Cruising Podcast, I am delighted to welcome Shelton and Ke' creators of the YouTube channel, Your Favorite Couple. As frequent listeners know, I enjoy watching cruise YouTube videos and from time to time I get introduced to potential The Joy of Cruising Podcast gues…

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Is Cruising On A Maiden Voyage Worth The Hassle? | Cruise Cast Ep.29 37:25

3M ago37:25

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Send us a text Booking to go on a cruises Maiden voyage use to be a bucket list for many cruisers, but since 2020, so many of these first (or first few) cruises are having major issues. From entertainment and restaurants not being ready, to unfinished construction work, and even engine problems; and in Episode 29 of the Suite Natured Cruise Cast, w…

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Sometimes Sailing, Uncruise Safari Explorer, Hawaii/ Viking Torgil in Portugal/AmaWaterways, AmaMagna (double-wide river cruise ship) on the Danube 1:11:34

3M ago1:11:34

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Send us a text Hello, passionate cruisers! This is Paul and this week on The Joy of Cruising Podcast I am delighted to welcome back again to The Joy of Cruising Podcast Mikkel and Dan, creators of the Sometimes Sailing cruise website and Instagram. Mikkel and Dan are special friends, that I got to know when I wrote about Sometimes Sailing in my lat…

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Building for the Healthcare Consumer with Elliot Cohen 26:01

3M ago26:01

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Elliot Cohen, cofounder of PillPack, joins Julie Yoo, a16z Bio + Health general partner. Together, they discuss Elliot's experience designing and building a consumer-first pharmacy alongside TJ Parker. Elliot's journey with PillPack began when he noticed his father struggling with a mail-order pharmacy that couldn’t get the simplest thing right: th…

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SIG the Solo Cruiser 1:30:46

3M ago1:30:46

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Send us a text This week on The Joy of Cruising Podcast, I am delighted to welcome Cheryl Cooper, creator of the SIG the Solo Cruiser YouTube channel, Instagram, and website. As frequent listeners know, I watch cruise YouTube videos incessantly. Cheryl has carved out a solid niche as a specialist in solo cruising with high quality content and revie…

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Prof Cruise, Hawaiian Holiday, Holland America Line Zaandam 57:26

3M ago57:26

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Send us a text Hello, passionate cruisers! This is Paul. I am delighted to welcome back this week on The Joy of Cruising Podcast, Prof Cruise. I first met Prof Cruise featured her in my 3rd cruising book, The Joy of Cruising Again amzn.to/3lAfyON, to The Joy of Cruising Podcast. Yes, Sarah really is a former university professor—but her passion for…

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Can You Get The Same Level Of Luxury On A Bigger Ship? | Cruise Cast Ep.28 40:39

3M ago40:39

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Send us a text In this episode, having just returned from our first Windstar Cruise, we explore the concept of luxury in travel, particularly focusing on whether luxury experiences are exclusive to smaller ships and yachts; or can the bigger ships compare? We share our personal experiences aboard a small yacht, discussing the exceptional service, c…

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Emma & Jack, Live A Little 1:09:04

4M ago1:09:04

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Send us a text Hello, passionate cruisers! This is Paul and this week on The Joy of Cruising Podcast, I am delighted to welcome Emma & Jack, creators of the YouTube channel, Live A Little. As frequent listeners know, I enjoy watching cruise YouTube videos and from time to time I get introduced to The Joy of Cruising Podcast guests. That’s kind of h…

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My Cruising Family 1:27:48

4M ago1:27:48

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Send us a text Hello, passionate cruisers! This is Paul and this week on The Joy of Cruising Podcast, I am delighted to welcome Peta-Gaye and Allan, creators of the My Cruising Family YouTube channel, Instagram, and blog. As frequent listeners know, I enjoy watching cruise YouTube videos and from time to time I get introduced to The Joy of Cruising…

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Nancy & Dale Houchens: Still Living On Cruise Ships 1:19:37

4M ago1:19:37

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Send us a text Hello, passionate cruisers! This is Paul and this week on The Joy of Cruising Podcast I am delighted to welcome back Nancy and Dale Houchens. I learned about Nancy and Dale when I read articles about them in both USA Today and Miami Herald. The Houchens retired in 2015 to a life—planned well before their last day at work—of living on…

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Scaling Mental Health Access through AI with Neil Parikh and Daniel Cahn 25:40

4M ago25:40

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In this episode, Slingshot AI cofounders Daniel Cahn and Neil Parikh join a16z Bio + Health general partner Julie Yoo to explore how their mission to transform mental health care with AI took shape. Drawing from their unique journeys—Daniel as the son of a psychologist and Neil as a former medical student-turned-entrepreneur—they discuss the challe…

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World-Renowned London Community Gospel Choir, Caribbean Gospel Choir Workshop Cruise, MSC World America 1:01:11

4M ago1:01:11

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Send us a text Hello, passionate cruisers! This is Paul and welcome to The Joy of Cruising Podcast, and in this special episode we meet members of the World-Renowned London Community Gospel Choir (LCGC) and discuss their participation in this summer’s Caribbean Gospel Choir Workshop Cruise on the stunning new MSC World America. I am delighted to we…

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Peter Knego and the Sad Demise of the Love Boat 47:18

4M ago47:18

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Send us a text This week on The Joy of Cruising Podcast join me and guest Peter Knego, a maritime historian, journalist and creator of YouTube’s MidShipCinema, currently working on a video about the fascinating career and sad end of the Pacific Princess, Princess Cruises much loved ship that was the “star” of the Love Boat TV series that changed th…

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Carol Riddick, Performing on the Ocean 1:02:16

4M ago1:02:16

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Send us a text I am delighted to welcome this week on The Joy of Cruising Podcast, Carol Riddick. We met Carol on The Soul Train Cruise, where she was one of performers ranging from Soul Train TV show stars like Shalimar, to contemporary favorites like Carol. We enjoyed it so much that we booked for 2026. If you listened to our reflections of the c…

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Ritzy Travel Guide 1:02:44

4M ago1:02:44

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Send us a text Hello, passionate cruisers! This is Paul and this week on The Joy of Cruising Podcast, I am delighted to welcome Bill, creator of Ritzy Travel Guide. As many listeners know, I am a serial viewer of YouTube cruise channels, watching them continuously while I work on my podcast and will even play them on mute when I listen to music. Th…

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Awkward Cruising Moments - Audio Only | Cruise Cast Ep 27 37:14

4M ago37:14

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Send us a text In episode 27 of the Cruise Cast, which is also it's first anniversary, we are looking awkward moments experienced while cruising. As usual we share personal anecdotes and scenarios that highlight the humorous and uncomfortable situations that can arise on a cruise, from art galleries to dining experiences. As usual we also take a lo…

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An Ironman Suit for Doctors with Muthu Alagappan 23:33

4M ago23:33

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Dr. Muthu Alagappan, MD, founder and CEO of Counsel Health, joins Julie Yoo, a16z Bio + Health general partner, to dive deep into the company's vision for revolutionizing healthcare through AI-powered asynchronous care. Together, they unpack how Counsel enables on-demand access to real doctors for instant medical guidance, lessening patient relianc…

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Round Trip Nat 1:14:45

5M ago1:14:45

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Send us a text Hello, passionate cruisers! This is Paul and this week on The Joy of Cruising Podcast, I am delighted to welcome Nathalie Holiday, creator of Round Trip Nat, Travel Content Creator and World Cruiser.Nathalie notes, “I like to speak on the reality of travel. Nothing is ever perfect no matter what price point you are traveling at. Some…

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Paul & Cheryl Reflections of The Soul Train Cruise on Holland America Line Nieuw Amsterdam 51:23

5M ago51:23

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Send us a text Hello passionate cruisers. This is Paul and I am joined by a special guest, my wife Cheryl, to share our thoughts on the Soul Train Cruise. Longtime listeners and readers of my books know of my fascination of theme cruises, especially my first cruising book, The Joy of Cruising http://amzn.to/2eamddf where I included a section on the…

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Does Size Matter? - Audio Only 🎧 | Cruise Cast Ep.26 42:00

5M ago42:00

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Send us a text This episode of the Cruise Cast explores the seemingly ever increasing size of cruise ships, deliberating whether larger ships enhance or detract from the cruise experience. We discuss the balance between passenger convenience and the thrill of mega ships and we have a new Cruise Confession and our take on recent cruise news. 00:00 I…

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