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CREATOR: The Podcast

CREATOR: The Podcast

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 Join Matador Network CEO Ross Borden as he uncovers how top content creators turned their passions into thriving businesses. Each episode delves into creators' origin stories and biggest obstacles—from early setbacks to breakthrough moments—while revealing their strategies for growing audiences, monetizing content, and building brands while traveling the world. Perfect for aspiring creators and entrepreneurs seeking actionable insights to launch their own creative careers. Learn more at creatorthepodcast.com© Matador Network Direction Economie Management et direction Sciences sociales Écritures et commentaires de voyage
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  • ENCORE // Kevin Droniak: Going Viral for ‘Micro Travel’

    ENCORE // Kevin Droniak: Going Viral for ‘Micro Travel’
    Mar 3 2026
    This week, we're bringing back this conversation with Kevin Droniak as an encore presentation - originally published September 23rd, 2025. Kevin Droniak (@kevindroniak) joins CREATOR: The Podcast to discuss the revolutionary concept of micro travel - the art of visiting international destinations for less than 24 hours. In this episode, Kevin shares how he's been to places such as Egypt, Rome, and Ireland all as day trips, never staying the night in any of them. Host Ross Borden explores Kevin's journey from creating YouTube videos with his grandma in 2012 to building nearly a million followers across platforms, diving into his budget travel hacks using Google Flights and Expedia, his upcoming one-day trip to Kenya, and how he manages both his own brand partnerships and his grandma's influencer career. Whether you're a travel enthusiast or simply interested in unconventional content creation, this conversation delivers valuable perspective on turning personal constraints into viral business opportunities. To learn more about CREATOR: The Podcast, visit creatorthepodcast.com 00:00 - Introduction to Kevin Droniak 00:49 - What is Micro Travel? 03:00 - The Challenge and Excitement of Micro Travel 04:16 - Extreme Example: Egypt in One Day 05:32 - Dealing with Travel Stress and Delays 06:29 - When Things Go Wrong: Ireland Flat Tire Story 07:44 - Hour-by-Hour: Rome Day Trip Breakdown 10:34 - Finding Cheap Flights and Travel Hacks 12:54 - Brand Partnerships and T-Mobile Collaboration 13:39 - YouTube Origins with Grandma (2012) 15:08 - Self-Managing as a Creator 16:28 - How Creator Culture Has Changed Since 2012 18:05 - Next Trip: Kenya for the Day 21:40 - Closing Thoughts and Where to Find Kevin Online
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    24 min
  • John William Barger: Inside the World's Best Five-Star Hotels

    John William Barger: Inside the World's Best Five-Star Hotels
    Feb 24 2026
    John William Barger (@jwbarger), luxury fashion and travel creator and a former NBC daytime television host, joins CREATOR: The Podcast to pull back the curtain on the world's most extraordinary hotels. In this episode, John shares how a canceled TV show during COVID unexpectedly launched his career as a luxury travel content creator and eventually led him to build a full creative agency — complete with videographers, editors, and salespeople. Host Ross Borden dives into John's creative process working with high-end hospitality brands, his philosophy on why the influencer shouldn't be the star of the content, and what truly separates an unforgettable hotel from an expensive one. John offers surprisingly candid takes on why point-redemption culture is quietly destroying legacy luxury brands like Ritz-Carlton and St. Regis, and makes a passionate case for why Raffles and Rosewood stand above every other hotel brand on earth. Whether you're a travel creator looking to break into luxury brand deals or simply someone who wants to know where to stay when only the best will do, this episode is essential listening. To learn more about CREATOR: The Podcast, visit creatorthepodcast.com 00:00 Introduction to John William Barger 01:00 Best hotel brands in the world: Raffles vs. Rosewood 05:02 Why luxury hotels need a sense of place 06:40 Favorite Rosewood properties: Miramar & São Paulo 08:18 The case for independent luxury brands over points programs 10:04 Favorite hotel in Mexico: Las Alamandas 13:19 How John got started: from publishing to NBC to creator 15:30 How COVID transformed the creator industry 18:52 John's creative process and working with brand briefs 22:18 Building a team and scaling a creative agency 27:24 Making the property the star, not the influencer 30:07 How to find and pitch new brand partnerships 33:17 Best outreach strategies for creators 34:49 Three-country passport question: USA, Indonesia & Switzerland 37:21 Favorite hotels in Switzerland 39:05 Favorite destinations and hotels in Indonesia 42:41 Closing thoughts
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    44 min
  • HoneyTrek: The Couple On The World's Longest Honeymoon

    HoneyTrek: The Couple On The World's Longest Honeymoon
    Feb 17 2026
    Mike and Anne Howard (@honeytrek), the couple behind the world's longest honeymoon, join CREATOR: The Podcast to share how they've built a successful travel brand while living nomadic for 14 years straight. What started as a 500-day honeymoon in 2012 has turned into 5,000+ days without owning a key to a house or apartment, two National Geographic books, and a thriving business focused on glamping and sustainable couple's travel. In this episode, they reveal the unglamorous reality of luxury travel and explain why their best travel memories come from the bumps in the road, not the fancy hotels. Host Ross Borden explores how they've maintained their relationship through constant travel, their partnership strategies with tourism boards and brands, and their commitment to amplifying indigenous and marginalized communities. Mike and Anne share the secret to 5,000 days without a single plastic water bottle, why Africa is much safer than people think, and their lightning round of favorite high-end and budget accommodations across six continents. For travel creators looking to build authority or couples dreaming of extended travel, this episode proves that the adventure doesn't have to end. Follow @HoneyTrek on Instagram and check out their website https://www.honeytrek.com/ and their books https://www.HoneyTrek.com/BookStore To learn more about CREATOR: The Podcast, visit creatorthepodcast.com 00:00 - Introduction to Mike and Anne Howard 01:38 - What is a 5,000 Day Honeymoon? 03:11 - Starting the Journey: Budget vs. Luxury 04:04 - The Honeymoons.com Partnership 06:46 - Building a Travel Creator Business 08:30 - Pushing Couples Beyond Package Resorts 10:06 - Content Creation and Brand Partnerships 13:03 - What Makes a Good Honeymoon? 15:40 - The National Geographic Book Deal 19:55 - The Power of Being Published 21:08 - Traveling Successfully as a Couple 25:28 - Underrated Couples Destinations 29:28 - Breaking Africa Misconceptions 31:34 - The Art of Spontaneous Travel 34:18 - Sustainable Travel Practices 36:10 - 5,000 Days Without Single-Use Plastic 39:01 - Lightning Round: Favorite Hotels & Resorts 46:56 - Amplifying Indigenous and Marginalized Communities 48:22 - Three Countries for Life 50:20 - Where to Find Honey Trek
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    52 min
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