Baggage Claim: An Unofficial Jet Lag: The Game Companion Podcast

Join us as we unpack the second episode of Tag: All Stars! We discuss the strategies of the chaser teams, explore an alternate universe, and play a game of The Flight is Right.— Find us online — Bluesky: baggageclaimpod.bsky.social Youtube: @BaggageClaimPod Email: baggageclaim.jltgpod@gmail.com— Credits —Created, hosted, edited, and produced by: • Casey R. (she/her/hers, enigmatic and mysterious) • Jaya N.S. (they/them/theirs, lives inside a rock) • Kyra R. (she/her/hers, allergic to social media)Music by Kevin MacLeod from the Free Music Archive— About us —Welcome to Baggage Claim, an analysis of the strategy and shenanigans in “Jet Lag: The Game” by three fans of the series. Every week during the season, we sit down to unpack strategic moves (and blunders), cheer on our favorite players, and play games about the game.— Chapters —00:00:00 Intro00:04:49 Recap00:09:17 Strat Chat00:21:37 Jet Lag AU00:30:44 The Flight is Right00:39:16 Rose Bud Thorn00:42:16 Outro

We’re back, baby! Join us as we unpack the first episode of Tag: All Stars! We have a nice long jaunt through the Strat Chat, go down a bit of a Detour, and play a game about tag.— Find us online — Bluesky: baggageclaimpod.bsky.social Youtube: @BaggageClaimPod Email: baggageclaim.jltgpod@gmail.com— Credits —Created, hosted, edited, and produced by: • Casey R. (she/her/hers, enigmatic and mysterious) • Jaya N.S. (they/them/theirs, lives inside a rock) • Kyra R. (she/her/hers, allergic to social media)Music by Kevin MacLeod from the Free Music Archive— About us —Welcome to Baggage Claim, an analysis of the strategy and shenanigans in “Jet Lag: The Game” by three fans of the series. Every week during the season, we sit down to unpack strategic moves (and blunders), cheer on our favorite players, and play games about the game.— Chapters —00:00:00 Intro00:01:19 Recap00:06:00 Strat Chat00:19:29 The Detour00:28:58 Train of Lies00:37:31 Rose Bud Thorn

It’s the finale of SnaKe!! We reflect on the best and worst strategies of the season, compare this format with other round robins, and play another edition of One Star Reviews. See you in the offseason!— Find us online — Bluesky: baggageclaimpod.bsky.social Youtube: @BaggageClaimPod Email: baggageclaim.jltgpod@gmail.com— Credits —Created, hosted, edited, and produced by: • Casey R. (she/her/hers, enigmatic and mysterious) • Jaya N.S. (they/them/theirs, lives inside a rock) • Kyra R. (she/her/hers, allergic to social media)Music by Kevin MacLeod from the Free Music Archive— About us —Welcome to Baggage Claim, an analysis of the strategy and shenanigans in “Jet Lag: The Game” by three fans of the series. Every week during the season, we sit down to unpack strategic moves (and blunders), cheer on our favorite players, and play games about the game.— Chapters —00:00:00 Intro00:01:30 Recap00:04:22 Strat Chat00:14:52 Round Robin Recap00:20:06 One Star Reviews00:27:07 Rose Bud Thorn00:30:44 Outro

To battle challenge or not to battle challenge? We take a mid-season check-in of everyone’s strategies. Plus: Buldak translations destroy our minds.— Find us online — Bluesky: baggageclaimpod.bsky.social Youtube: @BaggageClaimPod Email: baggageclaim.jltgpod@gmail.com— Credits —Created, hosted, edited, and produced by: • Casey R. (she/her/hers, enigmatic and mysterious) • Jaya N.S. (they/them/theirs, lives inside a rock) • Kyra R. (she/her/hers, allergic to social media)Music by Kevin MacLeod from the Free Music Archive— About us —Welcome to Baggage Claim, an analysis of the strategy and shenanigans in “Jet Lag: The Game” by three fans of the series. Every week during the season, we sit down to unpack strategic moves (and blunders), cheer on our favorite players, and play games about the game.— Chapters —00:00:00 Intro00:02:09 Recap00:05:15 Strat Chat00:20:12 Cruising Altitude00:27:22 Buldak Translations00:33:10 Rose Bud Thorn00:36:22 Outro

Should the snaker commit to the bit or maintain an escape route? What’s the true middle-est number? Who knows more facts about South Korean baseball? — Find us online — Bluesky: baggageclaimpod.bsky.social Youtube: @BaggageClaimPod Email: baggageclaim.jltgpod@gmail.com— Credits —Created, hosted, edited, and produced by: • Casey R. (she/her/hers, enigmatic and mysterious) • Jaya N.S. (they/them/theirs, lives inside a rock) • Kyra R. (she/her/hers, allergic to social media)Music by Kevin MacLeod from the Free Music Archive— About us —Welcome to Baggage Claim, an analysis of the strategy and shenanigans in “Jet Lag: The Game” by three fans of the series. Every week during the season, we sit down to unpack strategic moves (and blunders), cheer on our favorite players, and play games about the game.— Chapters —00:00:00 Intro00:01:22 Recap00:04:55 Strat Chat00:16:03 Challengers00:23:37 Train of Lies00:32:05 Rose Bud Thorn00:34:33 Outro

The D in 4D Chess stands for Denby! Will Sam’s snaker strategy lead to success? What’s Fact and what’s Fict-chicken? And introducing a new segment: Jet Lag Confessional! Find us onlineBluesky: baggageclaimpod.bsky.social Youtube: @BaggageClaimPod Email: baggageclaim.jltgpod@gmail.comCredits: Created, hosted, edited, and produced by: Casey R. (she/her/hers, enigmatic and mysterious)Jaya N.S. (they/them/theirs, lives inside a rock)Kyra R. (she/her/hers, allergic to social media)Music by Kevin MacLeod from the Free Music ArchiveAbout us: Welcome to Baggage Claim, an analysis of the strategy and shenanigans in “Jet Lag: The Game” by three fans of the series. Every week during the season, we sit down to unpack strategic moves (and blunders), cheer on our favorite players, and play games about the game.Chapters: 00:00:00 Introduction00:04:26 Strat Chat00:15:01 Jet Lag Confessional00:22:15 Fact or Fict-chicken00:31:06 Rose Bud Thorn00:33:33 Conclusion

We’re back in season with SnaKe South Korea! With a cerebral game design and lots of strategies to chew through, we had so much to discuss. How should the snaker choose which path to take? How confident are the players in their predictions? What ancient game is the deadliest?Find us onlineBluesky: baggageclaimpod.bsky.social Youtube: @BaggageClaimPod Email: baggageclaim.jltgpod@gmail.comCredits: Created, hosted, edited, and produced by: Casey R. (she/her/hers, enigmatic and mysterious)Jaya N.S. (they/them/theirs, lives inside a rock)Kyra R. (she/her/hers, allergic to social media)Music by Kevin MacLeod from the Free Music ArchiveAbout us: Welcome to Baggage Claim, an analysis of the strategy and shenanigans in “Jet Lag: The Game” by three fans of the series. Every week during the season, we sit down to unpack strategic moves (and blunders), cheer on our favorite players, and play games about the game.Chapters: 00:00:00 Introduction00:01:46 Recap00:04:35 Strat Chat00:23:35 The Detour00:30:23 Ancient Games!00:41:58 Rose Bud Thorn00:45:19 Outro

It’s the finale of Jet Lag’s two-part NYC special Hide & Seek round! What is a bug, really? Is prioritizing the end game the best hide and seek strategy? Plus: choo choo, the Train of Lies is pulling into the station!Find us onlineBluesky: baggageclaimpod.bsky.social Youtube: @BaggageClaimPod Email: baggageclaim.jltgpod@gmail.comCredits: Created, hosted, edited, and produced by: Casey R. (she/her/hers, enigmatic and mysterious)Jaya N.S. (they/them/theirs, lives inside a rock)Kyra R. (she/her/hers, allergic to social media)Music by Kevin MacLeod from the Free Music ArchiveAbout us: Welcome to Baggage Claim, an analysis of the strategy and shenanigans in “Jet Lag: The Game” by three fans of the series. Every week during the season, we sit down to unpack strategic moves (and blunders), cheer on our favorite players, and play games about the game.Chapters: 0:00:00 Intro00:02:14 Recap00:17:24 U-Turn00:27:22 Train of Lies00:37:19 Rose Bud Thorn00:39:44 Outro

Welcome to Baggage Claim’s coverage of the two-part mini-season, Hide & Seek in New York City! Where did Adam and Amy hide? Did Sam and Ben ask the right questions? Is ball life? Find us onlineBluesky: baggageclaimpod.bsky.social Youtube: @BaggageClaimPod Email: baggageclaim.jltgpod@gmail.comCredits: Created, hosted, edited, and produced by: Casey R. (she/her/hers, enigmatic and mysterious)Jaya N.S. (they/them/theirs, lives inside a rock)Kyra R. (she/her/hers, allergic to social media)Music by Kevin MacLeod from the Free Music ArchiveAbout us: Welcome to Baggage Claim, an analysis of the strategy and shenanigans in “Jet Lag: The Game” by three fans of the series. Every week during the season, we sit down to unpack strategic moves (and blunders), cheer on our favorite players, and play games about the game.Chapters: 00:00:00 Intro00:01:53 Recap00:05:08 Strat Chat00:14:15 Predictions00:22:09 New Dork City00:30:58 Rose Bud Thorn00:34:47 Conclusions

It’s the finale! Which team’s strategy proved to be the path to success? What was the best challenge of the season? What’s the worst-reviewed place they went? Thanks for listening to our podcast this (first) season! Coverage of NYC Hide & Seek—and offseason episodes—coming soon!Find us onlineBluesky: baggageclaimpod.bsky.social Youtube: @BaggageClaimPod Email: baggageclaim.jltgpod@gmail.comCredits: Created, hosted, edited, and produced by: Casey R. (she/her/hers, enigmatic and mysterious)Jaya N.S. (they/them/theirs, lives inside a rock)Kyra R. (she/her/hers, allergic to social media)Music by Kevin MacLeod from the Free Music ArchiveAbout us: Welcome to Baggage Claim, an analysis of the strategy and shenanigans in “Jet Lag: The Game” by three fans of the series. Every week during the season, we sit down to unpack strategic moves (and blunders), cheer on our favorite players, and play games about the game.Chapters: 00:00:00 Intro00:04:59 Strat Chat00:18:15 Challenge Bracket00:31:23 One-Star Reviews00:37:21 Rose Bud Thorn00:42:32 Outro

Will Ben and Adam conjure an out-of-season flower to steal the Netherlands? How good are Sam and Tom at LEGOs? Plus: Predictions for Season 14: South Korea!Find us onlineBluesky: baggageclaimpod.bsky.social Youtube: @BaggageClaimPod Email: baggageclaim.jltgpod@gmail.comCredits: Created, hosted, edited, and produced by: Casey R. (she/her/hers, enigmatic and mysterious)Jaya N.S. (they/them/theirs, lives inside a rock)Kyra R. (she/her/hers, allergic to social media)Music by Kevin MacLeod from the Free Music ArchiveAbout us: Welcome to Baggage Claim, an analysis of the strategy and shenanigans in “Jet Lag: The Game” by three fans of the series. Every week during the season, we sit down to unpack strategic moves (and blunders), cheer on our favorite players, and play games about the game.Chapters: 00:00:00 Introduction00:03:01 Recap00:06:39 The Strat Chat00:14:17 The Detour00:20:35 Game, Set, Match!00:27:00 Rose Thorn Bud Seed (!)00:32:36 Outro

Which team has the better strategy coming into the midpoint of the game? Who will pull ahead from the current tie? Was this the greatest Snack Zone intro of all time?Find us onlineBluesky: baggageclaimpod.bsky.social Youtube: @BaggageClaimPod Email: baggageclaim.jltgpod@gmail.comCredits: Created, hosted, edited, and produced by: Casey R. (she/her/hers, enigmatic and mysterious)Jaya N.S. (they/them/theirs, lives inside a rock)Kyra R. (she/her/hers, allergic to social media)Music by Kevin MacLeod from the Free Music ArchiveAbout us: Welcome to Baggage Claim, an analysis of the strategy and shenanigans in “Jet Lag: The Game” by three fans of the series. Every week during the season, we sit down to unpack strategic moves (and blunders), cheer on our favorite players, and play games about the game.Chapters: 00:00:00 Introduction00:03:46 Strat Chat00:11:07 Cruising Altitude00:18:39 Chair or Swear00:22:18 Rose Bud Thorn

 Which team has the better strategy for claiming and locking countries? Will we get abducted by UFOs on the Train of Lies? How fast could YOU name 100 women? Find us onlineBluesky: baggageclaimpod.bsky.social Youtube: @BaggageClaimPod Email: baggageclaim.jltgpod@gmail.comCredits: Created, hosted, edited, and produced by: Casey R. (she/her/hers, enigmatic and mysterious)Jaya N.S. (they/them/theirs, lives inside a rock)Kyra R. (she/her/hers, allergic to social media)Music by Kevin MacLeod from the Free Music ArchiveAbout us: Welcome to Baggage Claim, an analysis of the strategy and shenanigans in “Jet Lag: The Game” by three fans of the series. Every week during the season, we sit down to unpack strategic moves (and blunders), cheer on our favorite players, and play games about the game. 

Can Ben and Adam pull off another scoop? Is it so over for Sam and Tom? Whose musical talents will reign supreme?Find us onlineBluesky: baggageclaimpod.bsky.social Youtube: @BaggageClaimPod Email: baggageclaim.jltgpod@gmail.comCredits: Created, hosted, edited, and produced by: Casey R. (she/her/hers, enigmatic and mysterious)Jaya N.S. (they/them/theirs, lives inside a rock)Kyra R. (she/her/hers, allergic to social media)Music by Kevin MacLeod from the Free Music ArchiveAbout us: Welcome to Baggage Claim, an analysis of the strategy and shenanigans in “Jet Lag: The Game” by three fans of the series. Every week during the season, we sit down to unpack strategic moves (and blunders), cheer on our favorite players, and play games about the game.  Chapters: 00:01:34 Recap00:04:19 The Strat Chat00:15:54 WWBCAUJLTGCPD00:18:58 Train Of Lies00:27:56 Rose Bud Thorn00:30:40 Outro

Welcome to Baggage Claim, an analysis of the strategy and shenanigans in Jet Lag The Game Season 13 Episode 1. What was the best opening move for Schengen Showdown? Why did Ben and Adam take the secret third option to Zurich? Who do we think will get Deutsche Bahned first?Find us onlineBluesky: baggageclaimpod.bsky.social Email: baggageclaim.jltgpod@gmail.comCredits: Created, hosted, edited, and produced by: Casey R. (she/her/hers, enigmatic and mysterious)Jaya N.S. (they/them/theirs, lives inside a rock)Kyra R. (she/her/hers, allergic to social media)Music by Kevin MacLeod from the Free Music ArchiveAbout us: Baggage Claim is a podcast by three “Jet Lag: The Game” fans about the hijinks and gameplay of the series. Every episode during the season, we sit down to unpack strategic moves (and blunders) and cheer on our favorite players. We also play games sometimes.Timestamps:00:00:15 Introduction00:01:34 Episode recap00:03:38 The Strat Chat00:14:06 The Detour00:22:12 Season predictions00:28:35 Conclusions

Bonus episode! We already made predictions for Tag: All Stars, but what do the actual stars say about the upcoming season? Find us onlineBluesky: baggageclaimpod.bsky.social Youtube: @BaggageClaimPod Email: baggageclaim.jltgpod@gmail.comCredits: Created, hosted, edited, and produced by: Casey R. (she/her/hers, enigmatic and mysterious)Jaya N.S. (they/them/theirs, lives inside a rock)Kyra R. (she/her/hers, allergic to social media)Music by Kevin MacLeod from the Free Music ArchiveAbout us: Welcome to Baggage Claim, an analysis of the strategy and shenanigans in “Jet Lag: The Game” by three fans of the series. Every week during the season, we sit down to unpack strategic moves (and blunders), cheer on our favorite players, and play games about the game.Chapters: 00:00:00 Introduction00:01:09 Adam + Michelle00:05:38 Sam + Toby00:11:15 Ben + Brian00:16:29 Outro

Season 15 is just around the corner! In this episode, we discuss the game design and make predictions—and bingo boards—for Tag All Stars.Find us onlineBluesky: baggageclaimpod.bsky.social Youtube: @BaggageClaimPod Email: baggageclaim.jltgpod@gmail.comCredits: Created, hosted, edited, and produced by: Casey R. (she/her/hers, enigmatic and mysterious)Jaya N.S. (they/them/theirs, lives inside a rock)Kyra R. (she/her/hers, allergic to social media)Music by Kevin MacLeod from the Free Music ArchiveAbout us: Welcome to Baggage Claim, an analysis of the strategy and shenanigans in “Jet Lag: The Game” by three fans of the series. Every week during the season, we sit down to unpack strategic moves (and blunders), cheer on our favorite players, and play games about the game.Chapters: 00:00:00 Introduction00:02:56 Recap00:06:35 Predictions00:19:14 Oops! All Buds00:20:16 Outro

Spoilers for Tags 1, 2, and 3 (JLTG seasons 3, 7, and 11) in this episode! Ahead of the upcoming Tag All Stars season, we take a jaunt through Tag Seasons Past. How does the strategy of the runner change from the early to the late game? What will the guests bring to the season? And can you identify the Tag season by the audio clip?— Find us online — Bluesky: baggageclaimpod.bsky.social Youtube: @BaggageClaimPod Email: baggageclaim.jltgpod@gmail.com— Credits —Created, hosted, edited, and produced by: • Casey R. (she/her/hers, enigmatic and mysterious) • Jaya N.S. (they/them/theirs, lives inside a rock) • Kyra R. (she/her/hers, allergic to social media)Music by Kevin MacLeod from the Free Music Archive— About us —Welcome to Baggage Claim, an analysis of the strategy and shenanigans in “Jet Lag: The Game” by three fans of the series. Every week during the season, we sit down to unpack strategic moves (and blunders), cheer on our favorite players, and play games about the game.— Chapters —00:00:00 Intro00:05:31 Recap00:08:38 Strat Chat00:18:23 Guest Retrospective00:26:56 Tag Yourself00:35:47 Rose Bud Thorn

We’ve reached the finale of our Season 2 rewatch! In this episode, we discuss travel bottlenecks, rank our favorite Circumnavigation challenges, and try to guess the location from the 1-star review. — Find us online — Bluesky: baggageclaimpod.bsky.social Youtube: @BaggageClaimPod Email: baggageclaim.jltgpod@gmail.com— Credits —Created, hosted, edited, and produced by: • Casey R. (she/her/hers, enigmatic and mysterious) • Jaya N.S. (they/them/theirs, lives inside a rock) • Kyra R. (she/her/hers, allergic to social media)Music by Kevin MacLeod from the Free Music Archive— About us —Welcome to Baggage Claim, an analysis of the strategy and shenanigans in “Jet Lag: The Game” by three fans of the series. Every week during the season, we sit down to unpack strategic moves (and blunders), cheer on our favorite players, and play games about the game.— Chapters —00:00:00 Intro00:02:47 Recap00:04:53 Strat Chat00:10:26 Challenge Bracket00:23:17 One Star Reviews00:28:40 Rose Bloom Thorn00:31:01 Outro

We’re rewatching Season 2 of Jet Lag: The Game during this offseason! In this episode, we discuss the value of long haul vs. short haul flights, bring noodles to the Jet Lag Confessional, and absolutely lose our minds over mythological creatures. — Find us online — Bluesky: baggageclaimpod.bsky.social Youtube: @BaggageClaimPod Email: baggageclaim.jltgpod@gmail.com— Credits —Created, hosted, edited, and produced by: • Casey R. (she/her/hers, enigmatic and mysterious) • Jaya N.S. (they/them/theirs, lives inside a rock) • Kyra R. (she/her/hers, allergic to social media)Music by Kevin MacLeod from the Free Music Archive— About us —Welcome to Baggage Claim, an analysis of the strategy and shenanigans in “Jet Lag: The Game” by three fans of the series. Every week during the season, we sit down to unpack strategic moves (and blunders), cheer on our favorite players, and play games about the game.— Chapters —00:00:00 Intro00:01:15 Recap00:03:43 Strat Chat00:11:45 Confessional00:14:35 Train of Lies00:26:00 Rose Thorn Bloom00:28:50 Outro