Travel Agents vs. Decision Fatigue
Podcast: The NightlyPublished On: Sat Jul 25 2026
Description: Josh Gondelman talks with caller Holly about years of Costa Rica daydreaming, decision fatigue, and the underrated magic of hiring a travel agent.What You'll HearA Very Good Move: Josh recaps trading nine years in a slightly dim apartment for a new Brooklyn spot with giant south- and west-facing windows, a coffee terrace, and an honest-to-goodness view of Manhattan.The Costa Rica Standoff: Caller Holly admits she and her husband have been dreaming about a Costa Rica trip for years without booking a single flight, and Josh confesses he's just as allergic to building an itinerary.Enter, the Travel Agent: Together they talk themselves into hiring an expert who knows the storm season, the good waterfalls, and won't shrug and say "I didn't do anything" the way a chatbot might.CHAPTERS00:00 A big move and finally getting good light04:07 Welcome, Holly!04:52 The Costa Rica trip that's been stuck for years09:16 Should I use a travel agent?12:35 Instagram envy and the courage to "break the seal"17:21 Nailing down dates and committing to goFor the fully immersive, phone free light + sound experience, learn more at hatch.co. Follow us on TikTok @hatchpodcasts and YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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