Welcome to Episode 139 of The Journey Is The Reward!
On this episode, Brian and Micah welcome back Eric the Mapmaker to chart out his recent trek to Memphis and break down every single delicious stop on his culinary itinerary.
Before getting to the main course, the guys open up a packed mailbag:
The 3 Million Mile Question: Listener Melissa wants to know—now that the dust has settled—does Brian really feel that flying 300,000 miles a year was worth the massive effort to lock in Lifetime Premier 1K status with United?
Listener Lu Returns: Now that official pricing has landed, Listener Lu is back with a burning question: Would Micah or Brian actually drop $495 to buy into United's new "Relax Row" product?
Plus, the Great New Jersey Breakfast Debate reaches a legendary truce. Micah highlights a listener’s proposal for the ultimate hybrid sandwich tailored specifically for Brian and Micah: half Taylor Ham, and the other (clearly superior) RIGHT half made with classic Pork Roll.
Then, Eric the Mapmaker steps up to the mic to give us the full trip report on his expedition to Memphis. From navigating local neighborhoods to executing a high-precision tour of iconic Southern food spots, Eric breaks down what to eat, where to go, and how to survive a high-calorie visit down South.
So sit back, relax, and enjoy the stories. Because around here, the journey is the reward.
As always, our ears are blessed by the utterly soul-stirring, goosebump-inducing sounds of the Madalitso Youth Choir! Their Welcome and Goodbye songs, recorded straight from the Royal Livingstone Hotel in Zambia, are pure magic.
You can always find the audio recording at www.thejourneyisthereward.org.
