
Gail Carriger and Piper J. Drake discuss preferred qualities in a travel tote. But first! Gail and Piper answer a sensitive listener question with honest recommendations, frank discussion, and travel whammy stories. Note: This episode has been rescued from the limbo of episodes lost in unexpected hiatus and was recorded over a year ago, possibly two. Piper's Tote Ultra slim laptop backpack with a section with a grid of elastic bands for organization Gail's Tote A rigid sided, small tote that fits under any underseat space for US or EU travel Gadgets! Piper's Recommedation: Period panties Gail's Recommendation: Heavy flow pads for delicate skin such as U by Kotex Shoutouts! Gail's Shoutouts: Old Fashioned Cupcake by by Sagan, Sagan Piper's Shoutouts: Love Destiny (บุพเพสันนิวาส) – – – Special thanks to Kelly for editing this episode! Thanks for listening. Travel smart. Pack the snacks! – – – Get your question featured on an episode by saying hi on social media: Facebook.com/20minDelay @20minDelay @PiperJDrake @GailCarriger Use the hashtag: #20mindelaypodcast
Dec 29, 2025
43 min

Gail Carriger and Piper J. Drake discuss the massive life challenges that drove us into unintended hiatus before diving enthusiastically into discussing our top 5 foods on the go, specifically foods we either pack to go on adventure or foods we immediately look for upon arrival at our destination. Gail's Top 5 Hard Boiled Egg Chocolate Soy Milk Trader Joe's Peanut Butter Rice Crispy Treats (in and out of stock) Cheetos (or Chex Mix) Onigiri Piper's Top 5 Hard Boiled Egg Protein Powder - shoutout to Boba Tea Protein Tofu Tinned Fish Yokult Drinkable Yogurt Gadgets! (or coping mechanisms) Perfume - Gail's been exploring scents that bring her joy. Piper now plans to introduce Gail to a Thai based perfumes: Butterfly Thai Perfumes Lipcare - Piper's been exploring lip glosses and lip balms from Korean, Japanese, and Thai beauty brands. Gail loves lip oils, recommending brands like Versed. – – – Special thanks to Kelly for editing this episode! Thanks for listening. Travel smart. Pack the snacks! – – – Get your question featured on an episode by saying hi on social media: Facebook.com/20minDelay @20minDelay @PiperJDrake @GailCarriger Use the hashtag: #20mindelaypodcast
Dec 8, 2025
47 min

Gail Carriger and Piper J. Drake briefly check back in regarding their unplanned hiatus to assure listeners of their (imminent) return. – – – Special thanks to Kelly for editing this episode! Thanks for listening. Travel smart. Pack the snacks! – – – Get your question featured on an episode by saying hi on social media: Facebook.com/20minDelay @20minDelay @PiperJDrake @GailCarriger Use the hashtag: #20mindelaypodcast
Aug 7, 2025
56 sec
