Explore every episode of the podcast The Guru Learns
| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
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| Nov. 8, 2025 The Guru talks all things Crystal with Regional Sales Director, Marnie Whipple | 08 nov. 2025 | 00:27:54 | |
In this episode, the Guru of the Seas, Tom Drake, sits down with Marnie Whipple, Regional Sales Director for Crystal Cruises, to explore her fascinating career journey. It began sailing the Inside Passage of Alaska and has evolved into a remarkable path, where Marnie now leads sales training and supports travel advisors across the western United States â all on behalf of one of the world's most prestigious luxury cruise lines. | |||
| Nov. 7, 2025. NCLH Boss tells Wall Street they will cut back on solo cabins on all brands! | 07 nov. 2025 | 00:36:58 | |
Sandals tells travel agents to sell Jamaica. It will soon be better than it was! Â UN panel of experts claims that sanctions and bombs have not stopped the Houthis! FAA says air traffic controllers are tired and flights have to be reduced! The Guru's visit to Cruise World was a success! | |||
| NOV. 1, 2025. The Guru learns with Dr. Ryan Joseph from Music City USA! | 01 nov. 2025 | 00:46:46 | |
The Guru learns with Ryan Joseph, a Doctor of Music at Belmont University, who has spent the last 14 years touring with country superstar Alan Jackson. In this episode, you'll hear some backstage stories about life in Music City USA. About his move from McKeesport, Pennsylvania, to Nashville, Tennessee, and his amazing career!!   | |||
| Oct. 25, 2025 The Guru talks with West End Theater star David Shannon. | 25 oct. 2025 | 00:52:16 | |
From building furniture in Dublin to starring in Les MisÊrables, The Phantom of the Opera, and many more West End productions, David Shannon's story is fascinating. He sits down with the Guru in between cocktails in Horizons so the Guru can learn what really happens backstage in the theater world.   | |||
| Oct. 18, 2025 The Guru visits with Cruise Director Dottie Kulasa as she nears retirement. | 18 oct. 2025 | 00:36:48 | |
Here are some of the topics we covered in this podcast. How has cruising changed since you began 38 years ago? What does a Cruise Director need to do to be successful? How difficult was it to get hired in the cruising industry years ago? Â Â Â Â | |||
| Oct. 17, 2025 The Guru sits down with Thomas Danaher from Sheets.com | 17 oct. 2025 | 00:38:47 | |
Todayâs podcast takeaway: thread count doesnât determine sheet quality if you are buying flannelâ weight does. Choose durable sheets that maintain their feel and structure beyond a few washes instead of focusing on high thread counts. Listen to this podcast to learn how to choose the right sheets for you! Â | |||