Happy 4th of July from the Golden Crew! Join Trevor, Tom, and Jen for a special holiday episode as they celebrate America's birthday (recorded totally on July 4th, we swear). This week: We discuss our exciting poop cruise documentary watch party plans, share the miraculous Disney cruise rescue story of a 5-year-old who went overboard (spoiler: Disney magic saved the day!), and debunk the outrageous $19.99 pool noodle rumor at Celebration Key. Plus, Tom's playing Jimmy Buffett for people who actually know who he is, we invite our Australian listeners to celebrate American independence with us, and Tim from Down Under asks about that special feeling of stepping onto your first Carnival ship (yes, crying is acceptable). Trevor also casually mentions he wrote a choose-your-own-adventure book where he kills Tom multiple times. Fair warning: This is a shorter episode because we have "things to see and people to do."

The Golden Crew has reached the acceptance stage! Join Trevor, Tom, and Jen as they move past their VIFP grief and embrace the chaos. This week: We discover Tom's bandmate doesn't know who Jimmy Buffett is (Gen X parents have failed!), plan an epic watch-along party for Netflix's Carnival Triumph "poop cruise" documentary, and tease mysterious changes coming to the show in August. Plus, Trevor finally admits he's accepted his fate as a future red card holder, we debate Lido breakfast vs. sea day brunch, and somehow end up discussing Trevor's first wedding disaster (hint: "help me" was involved). We also catch up on listener messages from our neglected Speak Pipe, including our Australian correspondents who wants to cheat at finding ship coins. Fair warning: This episode contains acceptance, denial, and Trevor's multiple breakfast strategy.

The Golden Crew faces their darkest hour as Carnival drops a bombshell announcement about major changes to the VIFP loyalty program! Join Trevor, Tom, and Jenn as they navigate the five stages of grief over the new points and stars system that's replacing the beloved days-based program. In this emotional rollercoaster of an episode, we break down what spending $18,000 might get you (spoiler: maybe platinum status?), debate whether families will have to split their points four ways, and discover why casino players just got royally screwed. Plus, Trevor contemplates his MSC status match options, we send our support to John Heald who's taking heat from angry cruisers, and somehow manage to turn existential dread into comedy gold. Fair warning: This episode contains speculation, mathematical confusion, and Trevor singing Celine Dion. You've been warned.