The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom Drake

After almost 30 years of performing stand-up comedy on cruise ships worldwide, Tom Drake has seen everything, done everything, and so now he knows everything!

That is why he is called the "Guru of the Seas."

His podcast, which delivers all of the day's cruise and travel news, can be heard every Monday through Friday, as Tom says, wherever people "pod their cast."

Offering an "unfiltered view" of the cruise and travel industry, Tom delivers the news and then gives his opinion on what it all means. As Tom says, "It's the day's news with a bit of commentary."

If you are a fan of cruising, or maybe someone who gets frustrated with air travel, or maybe someone who likes to laugh and enjoys a frank, honest opinion, you will enjoy this podcast!

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Oct. 11, 2025 The First Episode of The "Guru Learns".

In this first episode of an interview series titled "The Guru Learns," Tom interviews Thomas Danaher, who has spent his entire life developing and marketing sheets.

Let's be honest, most men know nothing about Sheets. Especially the Guru. This is an interesting, informative, and fun sit-down with the man we call Mr. Sheets.

Oct. 11, 2025 The DOT bans Chinese airlines from taking a shortcut over Russia!

Some Reddit posters object to a Carnival guest putting her rollaway bed on the balcony!

Some Royal Caribbean guests are unhappy about the Star's new two-level casino!

The Godmother of the Emerald Astta is a travel advisor. Could the Guru be next?

Will the Houthis stop their nonsense since there is a peace agreement? Guru doubts it!

Oct. 10,2025 Do you go on a cruise to create your own lipstick? Guru doesn't!

Azamara is still giving events away! But for how long?

Delta is adding even more money-making premium seats!

An underage couple from Canada finds guardians on Facebook so they can cruise!

Some travel advisors claim travel is down, but the cruise industry is setting records!

Oct. 9, 2025 Wyndham is rolling out another hotel brand! Sort of!

Jacques Pepin welcomes Jacques back to Oceania Alurra!

The Guru can help you get to see Alan Jackson's last concert!

The New Buffett Boat will have a massive 5 o'clock somewhere bar!

Dazzler Select by Wyndham sounds like a bunch of cheap motels with a new coat of paint!

Oct. 8, 2025 Oceania Riviera strikes pier in Japan with minimal damage!

Something the Guru would never do! Volcanao boarding in Nicaragua!

The Hapless Houthis take more UN workers hostage!

US airports report delays caused by air traffic controllers calling out sick!

The US Travel Association is whining again about reduced travel to the U.S.

Oct. 7, 2025 A Carnival guest is banned for life for smuggling booze onboard!

The seven days on Crystal Serenity are over! Time for recovery!

The Guru has a great deal on a four-day cruise on Crystal!

Air Traffic Controllers are suddenly sicker than the politicians in Washington, DC.

Royal Caribbean never stops trying to improve its upcharges on the ship!

Oct. 6, 2025. The Guru tells you why the hotel industry is down when tourism is not!

Norwegian joins other cruise lines, adding extra fees!

One Carnival guest is furious that he has to pre-pay for specialty restaurants. Suck it up, buttercup.

The Houthis continue to attack Israel. A dumb move, and no one seems to care!

Guest on the Royal Caribbean ship helped her daughter locate her parents, who weren't missing!

Oct. 3, 2025 The Government shutdown should not affect cruise travel! Good!

The French go on strike, causing the closing of the Eiffel Tower!

The Guru weighs in on cheap hotels!

One guest who contracted Norovirus on a ship now understands why it's essential to wash your hands!

The Dutch now want sanctions on the Houthis!

MSC takes delivery of cutlery wrapping machines. Servers are happy!

Oct. 2, 2025 Holland America will have a float in the Macy's parade celebrating ice!

A recent claim that the UAE is the second-best spot for expats! The Guru disagrees!

The Best a Sea Tours group on Crystal Serenity raced about dinner in the Vintage Room!

A cruise guest entering Canada forgot to mention that he was carrying $ 23,000 in cash. 1K later, he got his money back.

Houthis are imposing sanctions on major US oil companies. Duck!

Ocr. 1, 2025 You can win a free seven day cruise on Villa Vie! Learn how!

American Airlines puts the comfort of its guests first! About time.

Norwegian Cruise Lines cancels 55 cruises after deciding to move ships around!

A superstar actor and his wife will be the Godparents of the Star Princess!

Europe doesn't have an overtorusism issue; it has a Mal-Distribution issue. ay What?