Style-ish Podcast – Episode Summary

Episode Title: Travel hacks: How to get your next flight with points
Podcast: Style-ish (Shameless Media)
Date: February 24, 2026
Hosts: Madison (Mads) Sullivan Thorpe, Joanna (Jo) Fleming, Rhiannon (Rae) Joyce (filling in for Annika)

Episode Overview

This episode of Style-ish is a practical and playful guide to maximizing your travel, with a special focus on flight points hacking. The hosts blend the latest news in fashion resale (eBay’s acquisition of Depop), essential beauty swaps, and a wealth of travel tips and hacks—especially for getting more value out of the ever-elusive airline points. They also source advice from travel experts, the Shameless Media team, and listeners, making it a packed, chatty episode for anyone dreaming of their next trip (honeymoon or otherwise).

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Secondhand Fashion Business: eBay Acquires Depop

(Starts ~09:29)

Major News: eBay’s acquisition of Depop for A$1.7 billion, targeting Gen Z/Millennial customers and the growing resale market.
Stats: Depop has 7 million active buyers (90% under 34), with 3 million sellers; the secondhand fashion market expected to reach A$690 billion by 2031.
Why? eBay seeks to deepen its reach among younger, fashion-forward users; previously struggled to compete with Depop’s social commerce model.
Host Reactions:
- Rhiannon: “If you can't build it, you have to buy it ... they couldn't compete with Depop, particularly in the fashion category.” (11:45)
- Madison: “I loved eBay as a teenager ... but it’s been really hard [for them] to compete with Depop in our market.” (12:39)
Depop’s Appeal:
- Feels “peer-to-peer”—you can buy items from influencers and creators.
- UI is social and familiar, like Instagram, compared to eBay’s more “legacy” feel.
- Fast fashion exists on Depop—mixed reviews from the hosts about this.
Concerns & Functionality:
- Fast fashion on resale platforms: good for circularity, but some want higher-quality finds.
- The ease of platform matters—Depop is direct fashion-only, with less haggling and less “pickup stress” than Facebook Marketplace.
Consumer Impact:
- Likely no major changes; eBay will likely stay hands-off with Depop's branding and interface (22:10).
- The move is seen as a game-changer for resale, making the category stronger but also putting pressure on competitors (Poshmark, etc.).

2. Swap Segment – Current Beauty/Skincare Favourites

(Starts ~02:42)

Maddie (Mads):

Product: Rhode Pocket Blush in Piggy – “I’m yet to find someone it doesn’t work on. … Just lifts the cheekbones” (03:00).
Also recommends always having a good concealer, the Hourglass holiday palette, and Hourglass 1.5 millimeter liner.
“Rae, bend down, let me fix you. Bit of Piggy blush, bit of 1.5 eyeliner. … Your eyes are popping.” (03:51)

Jo:

Product: M. Connor Liquid Eyeliner in Bruner (rich brown shade)—“It’s the perfect eyeliner if you don’t want black, it’s just really light and kind of natural looking.” (04:41)
Noted as visibly brown, sometimes confused for burgundy.

Rhiannon (Rae):

Product: Conserving Beauty Gentle Oil Cleansing Cloths – dissolvable, single-use, great for travel.
“I was literally just wiping my whole face in the back [of the car] ... my skin felt so good.” (07:19)
Praises the brand’s rebrand and their travel-friendliness.

3. Airline Points & Travel Hacks Guide

(Starts ~24:28; Key expert advice from 25:00 – 26:30)

Expert Guest: Hayley Jarvis (@allsignspointtotravel)

Main hack: Maximize points-earning with supermarket loyalty programs by leveraging bonus gift-card deals and shopping through points marketplaces.
- Example: Buying $1,700 in Apple gift cards during a bonus points promo, then shopping via Qantas Shopping = ~18,700 airline points.
- “You could earn a total of 18,700 points on a purchase you already needed to make.” (25:10)

Hosts on Points-Hacking:

The process requires planning and math skills—“My brain was like monkey clapping then ... that’s giving year 10 maths quiz problem solving.” (26:49)
Qantas Marketplace and browser plugins make points-accumulation easier (27:01).
Credit card/homeloan sign-up bonuses are a major way to get large points bonuses (27:36).

Additional Tips:

Jo: Use pay.com to make payments to government agencies (e.g. ATO) and earn more points—“completely legal,” but check if it’s right for you. (29:32)
Mads: Sometimes it’s worth buying points outright during promotions—she used points to fly business class from Athens to Australia for $3,000 rather than $8,000. (31:09)

Travel Packing Hack (Rae):

Start assembling a travel wardrobe three weeks ahead, grouping clothes by occasion; reduce last-minute stress and avoid overpacking (32:01).
Shoe tip: Don’t pack heels for travel; stick to flats.

Team/Listener Travel Hacks:

TikTok travel recs can be overhyped and lead to crowded places; trust creators with local knowledge and always “reverse engineer” recommendations for credibility (34:29).
Use Google Maps City Guides to create, organize, and share collections of favorite places for a destination (35:20).
Pre-book in-demand restaurants as soon as reservations open to avoid missing out, especially in Europe (36:34).

4. More Travel Tips from Contributors & Guests

(Starts ~36:56)

Paige Carmichael (Travel Writer):

Don’t buy a whole new wardrobe for cold climates—buy thermals from Uniqlo or Marks & Spencer for layering.
Collect and re-use hotel slippers for flights—comfy, expandable, and disposable.
“As soon as you book your ticket, request an upgrade with points. … This is generally much better value than bidding for an upgrade.” (38:47)
Flying Boxing Day increases chances for upgrades.
Use apps like Qantas Wellbeing to earn points for sleeping/walking.
Jo and Rae: Swear by the Time Shifter app and prepping circadian rhythms before a flight, possibly using ChatGPT for a sleep schedule.

Other tips:

Buy lounge access at international airports, sometimes as low as $60 AUD—great food, showers, amenities: “I got my $60 worth of food and drink. I had the time of my life in there.” (41:11)
Certain credit cards (Amex) provide lounge access, especially in the US and some international airports.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

On eBay buying Depop:
- "If you can't build it, you have to buy it." – Rhiannon, 11:45
- “I think you don’t want to shop where your mom and dad shop. … Depop is cool. It feels peer-to-peer.” – Madison, 13:36
On points-hacking:
- “You could earn a total of 18,700 points on a purchase you already needed to make.” – Hayley Jarvis, 25:10
- “My brain was like monkey clapping then. … That’s giving year 10 maths quiz problem solving.” – Rhiannon, 26:49
On packing:
- “I love pulling out all the outfits ... and I actually put them on a separate rack ... I group them in beach, evening ... keep looking at it over weeks.” – Rhiannon, 32:01
- “No, I actually famously, I did [get charged for extra luggage] once, but it wasn’t the clothes, it was the books. I packed four books and I had to leave them at Rome airport.” – Rhiannon, 33:09
On “bribing” cabin crew for upgrades:
- “Champagne is my drink of choice. … I can be bought.” – Rhiannon, joking about the viral TikTok hack, 42:39

Timestamps for Key Segments

Beauty Swaps/Makeup Segment: 02:42 – 08:31
eBay Acquires Depop / Secondhand Market Discussion: 09:29 – 23:43
Travel Points and Flight Hacks Segment: 24:28 – 41:13
- Hayley Jarvis Expert Segment: 25:00 – 26:30
- Credit cards, Pay.com, buying points: 26:57 – 31:20
Packing/Pre-Travel Tips: 32:01 – 36:33
Team & Listener Travel Hacks: 34:04 – 41:13
Paige Carmichael’s Tips, Bonus Hacks: 36:56 – 41:13

Style & Tone

Highly conversational, candid, and laced with humor and relatable asides (“monkey clapping”, “my brain was like …”, “I can be bought!”).
Generous with specific, actionable advice, but always with a caveat (“not financial advice”).
Much love for brands, with frequent personal anecdotes about successes and mishaps.

Final Takeaways

Flight Points: Plan ahead, maximize supermarket and gift card promotions, use shopping portals and payment platforms, consider strategic purchasing of points, and be on the lookout for major sign-up bonuses.
Travel Planning: Organize by occasion, slim down footwear, use digital tools (Google Maps, Time Shifter app) and trust local knowledge and creators over viral TikTok lists.
Secondhand Shopping: Depop’s dominance among Gen Z is about user experience and peer-to-peer cool; eBay wants in but hopefully won’t meddle. Know your platform, check for authenticity, and keep an eye on resale trends.
Community Knowledge: Follow trusted voices for travel, storage, and packing hacks, and always contribute your own tips (the hosts invite DMs @stylishpod for more!).

Next episode tease: Friday’s special will be about all things peptides ("Peppies"). Stay tuned!

Endnote:
This podcast was recorded on Wurundjeri Land. Always was, always will be Aboriginal land.

Style-ish Podcast – Episode Summary

Episode Overview

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Secondhand Fashion Business: eBay Acquires Depop

(Starts ~09:29)

Major News: eBay’s acquisition of Depop for A$1.7 billion, targeting Gen Z/Millennial customers and the growing resale market.
Stats: Depop has 7 million active buyers (90% under 34), with 3 million sellers; the secondhand fashion market expected to reach A$690 billion by 2031.
Why? eBay seeks to deepen its reach among younger, fashion-forward users; previously struggled to compete with Depop’s social commerce model.
Host Reactions:
- Rhiannon: “If you can't build it, you have to buy it ... they couldn't compete with Depop, particularly in the fashion category.” (11:45)
- Madison: “I loved eBay as a teenager ... but it’s been really hard [for them] to compete with Depop in our market.” (12:39)
Depop’s Appeal:
- Feels “peer-to-peer”—you can buy items from influencers and creators.
- UI is social and familiar, like Instagram, compared to eBay’s more “legacy” feel.
- Fast fashion exists on Depop—mixed reviews from the hosts about this.
Concerns & Functionality:
- Fast fashion on resale platforms: good for circularity, but some want higher-quality finds.
- The ease of platform matters—Depop is direct fashion-only, with less haggling and less “pickup stress” than Facebook Marketplace.
Consumer Impact:
- Likely no major changes; eBay will likely stay hands-off with Depop's branding and interface (22:10).
- The move is seen as a game-changer for resale, making the category stronger but also putting pressure on competitors (Poshmark, etc.).

2. Swap Segment – Current Beauty/Skincare Favourites

(Starts ~02:42)

Maddie (Mads):

Product: Rhode Pocket Blush in Piggy – “I’m yet to find someone it doesn’t work on. … Just lifts the cheekbones” (03:00).
Also recommends always having a good concealer, the Hourglass holiday palette, and Hourglass 1.5 millimeter liner.
“Rae, bend down, let me fix you. Bit of Piggy blush, bit of 1.5 eyeliner. … Your eyes are popping.” (03:51)

Jo:

Product: M. Connor Liquid Eyeliner in Bruner (rich brown shade)—“It’s the perfect eyeliner if you don’t want black, it’s just really light and kind of natural looking.” (04:41)
Noted as visibly brown, sometimes confused for burgundy.

Rhiannon (Rae):

Product: Conserving Beauty Gentle Oil Cleansing Cloths – dissolvable, single-use, great for travel.
“I was literally just wiping my whole face in the back [of the car] ... my skin felt so good.” (07:19)
Praises the brand’s rebrand and their travel-friendliness.

3. Airline Points & Travel Hacks Guide

(Starts ~24:28; Key expert advice from 25:00 – 26:30)

Expert Guest: Hayley Jarvis (@allsignspointtotravel)

Main hack: Maximize points-earning with supermarket loyalty programs by leveraging bonus gift-card deals and shopping through points marketplaces.
- Example: Buying $1,700 in Apple gift cards during a bonus points promo, then shopping via Qantas Shopping = ~18,700 airline points.
- “You could earn a total of 18,700 points on a purchase you already needed to make.” (25:10)

Hosts on Points-Hacking:

The process requires planning and math skills—“My brain was like monkey clapping then ... that’s giving year 10 maths quiz problem solving.” (26:49)
Qantas Marketplace and browser plugins make points-accumulation easier (27:01).
Credit card/homeloan sign-up bonuses are a major way to get large points bonuses (27:36).

Additional Tips:

Jo: Use pay.com to make payments to government agencies (e.g. ATO) and earn more points—“completely legal,” but check if it’s right for you. (29:32)
Mads: Sometimes it’s worth buying points outright during promotions—she used points to fly business class from Athens to Australia for $3,000 rather than $8,000. (31:09)

Travel Packing Hack (Rae):

Start assembling a travel wardrobe three weeks ahead, grouping clothes by occasion; reduce last-minute stress and avoid overpacking (32:01).
Shoe tip: Don’t pack heels for travel; stick to flats.

Team/Listener Travel Hacks:

TikTok travel recs can be overhyped and lead to crowded places; trust creators with local knowledge and always “reverse engineer” recommendations for credibility (34:29).
Use Google Maps City Guides to create, organize, and share collections of favorite places for a destination (35:20).
Pre-book in-demand restaurants as soon as reservations open to avoid missing out, especially in Europe (36:34).

4. More Travel Tips from Contributors & Guests

(Starts ~36:56)

Paige Carmichael (Travel Writer):

Don’t buy a whole new wardrobe for cold climates—buy thermals from Uniqlo or Marks & Spencer for layering.
Collect and re-use hotel slippers for flights—comfy, expandable, and disposable.
“As soon as you book your ticket, request an upgrade with points. … This is generally much better value than bidding for an upgrade.” (38:47)
Flying Boxing Day increases chances for upgrades.
Use apps like Qantas Wellbeing to earn points for sleeping/walking.
Jo and Rae: Swear by the Time Shifter app and prepping circadian rhythms before a flight, possibly using ChatGPT for a sleep schedule.

Other tips:

Buy lounge access at international airports, sometimes as low as $60 AUD—great food, showers, amenities: “I got my $60 worth of food and drink. I had the time of my life in there.” (41:11)
Certain credit cards (Amex) provide lounge access, especially in the US and some international airports.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

On eBay buying Depop:
- "If you can't build it, you have to buy it." – Rhiannon, 11:45
- “I think you don’t want to shop where your mom and dad shop. … Depop is cool. It feels peer-to-peer.” – Madison, 13:36
On points-hacking:
- “You could earn a total of 18,700 points on a purchase you already needed to make.” – Hayley Jarvis, 25:10
- “My brain was like monkey clapping then. … That’s giving year 10 maths quiz problem solving.” – Rhiannon, 26:49
On packing:
- “I love pulling out all the outfits ... and I actually put them on a separate rack ... I group them in beach, evening ... keep looking at it over weeks.” – Rhiannon, 32:01
- “No, I actually famously, I did [get charged for extra luggage] once, but it wasn’t the clothes, it was the books. I packed four books and I had to leave them at Rome airport.” – Rhiannon, 33:09
On “bribing” cabin crew for upgrades:
- “Champagne is my drink of choice. … I can be bought.” – Rhiannon, joking about the viral TikTok hack, 42:39

Timestamps for Key Segments

Beauty Swaps/Makeup Segment: 02:42 – 08:31
eBay Acquires Depop / Secondhand Market Discussion: 09:29 – 23:43
Travel Points and Flight Hacks Segment: 24:28 – 41:13
- Hayley Jarvis Expert Segment: 25:00 – 26:30
- Credit cards, Pay.com, buying points: 26:57 – 31:20
Packing/Pre-Travel Tips: 32:01 – 36:33
Team & Listener Travel Hacks: 34:04 – 41:13
Paige Carmichael’s Tips, Bonus Hacks: 36:56 – 41:13

Style & Tone

Highly conversational, candid, and laced with humor and relatable asides (“monkey clapping”, “my brain was like …”, “I can be bought!”).
Generous with specific, actionable advice, but always with a caveat (“not financial advice”).
Much love for brands, with frequent personal anecdotes about successes and mishaps.

Final Takeaways

Flight Points: Plan ahead, maximize supermarket and gift card promotions, use shopping portals and payment platforms, consider strategic purchasing of points, and be on the lookout for major sign-up bonuses.
Travel Planning: Organize by occasion, slim down footwear, use digital tools (Google Maps, Time Shifter app) and trust local knowledge and creators over viral TikTok lists.
Secondhand Shopping: Depop’s dominance among Gen Z is about user experience and peer-to-peer cool; eBay wants in but hopefully won’t meddle. Know your platform, check for authenticity, and keep an eye on resale trends.
Community Knowledge: Follow trusted voices for travel, storage, and packing hacks, and always contribute your own tips (the hosts invite DMs @stylishpod for more!).

Next episode tease: Friday’s special will be about all things peptides ("Peppies"). Stay tuned!

Endnote:
This podcast was recorded on Wurundjeri Land. Always was, always will be Aboriginal land.

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Summary

Style-ish Podcast – Episode Summary

Episode Overview

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Secondhand Fashion Business: eBay Acquires Depop

2. Swap Segment – Current Beauty/Skincare Favourites

3. Airline Points & Travel Hacks Guide

4. More Travel Tips from Contributors & Guests

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

Timestamps for Key Segments

Style & Tone

Final Takeaways

Summary

Style-ish Podcast – Episode Summary

Episode Overview

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Secondhand Fashion Business: eBay Acquires Depop

2. Swap Segment – Current Beauty/Skincare Favourites

3. Airline Points & Travel Hacks Guide

4. More Travel Tips from Contributors & Guests

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

Timestamps for Key Segments

Style & Tone

Final Takeaways