Vital Vegas Podcast
Society & Culture
About
The future award-winning podcast from the award-winning Las Vegas blogger who brings you all the Las Vegas news, unfounded rumors and WTF you can possibly stomach.
Episodes
- Ep. 165 - When the Fun Stopping Starts
This action-packed episode is being simulcast on YouTube, the first and last time we're doing a video to accompany the podcast, so learn to live with disappointment. In addition to doing a news dump, we also interview Ted Hartwell, Directo…
- Ep. 164 - Adios, Carlos'n Charlie's 'n' More
There's an expansive variety of suck in this special installment of the Vital Vegas podcast (yes, there is still a Vital Vegas podcast, wiseass). Don't say we didn't warn you.
- Ep. 163 - Walking Talking Embodiment
We randomly clicked on a segment of this episode and the phrase we heard was "walking talking embodiment." Yes, it's been a while, but here's an episode of the podcast! We talk about A.I., interview the CEO and President of Rio, Patrick Mi…
- Ep. 162 - Magic and Miracles
This is our best episode, ever. Possibly because we're too busy to write a longer description.
- Ep. 161 - Bleau Balls
Where have we been? Where have you been? We're back with a virtual walkthrough of the newest casino resort in town, Fontainebleau Las Vegas. We also chat with a Las Vegas couple, John and Kristina Mehaffey, who visited 93 casinos in less t…
- Ep. 160 - Neutral Groin
We blather, you play the show on 2x speed. Rude.
- Ep. 159 - Cancellation Nation
It's time for a virtual deluge of Las Vegas news and exclusive commentary about what's happening in the world's most exciting city besides Amsterdam. We took a little time off, so there's a lot to share. Not just the stories every other bo…
- Ep. 158 - Sea Cockroaches
As if the world weren't already full of words, here are more. Many of these are related to Las Vegas.
- Ep. 157 - Extreme Fremontery
We love us some Fremont Street, so we interviewed one of the ringmasters of this popular downtown circus. Andrew Simon is the President and CEO of Fremont Street Experience. Simon talks about the destination's free concert series, along wi…
- Ep. 156 - Paris Eats Jubilee
In what we claim is our briefest episode, ever, we talk about a former Bally's hotel tower, the Jubilee tower, being absorbed into Paris Las Vegas. As the kids say, serious scoop. There's also some news and a listicle, but we can't do ever…
- Ep. 155 - Dancing in a Minefield
In this completely inoffensive episode, we chat with the Director of Innovation at Station Casinos about STN Charms. We'll also get a construction update from Plaza CEO Jonathan Jossel. We keep the rambling to a minimum for a change, so di…
- Ep. 154 - ElCo Dependent
In this episode, we chat with Kenny Epstein, owner of El Cortez, a downtown casino with a vibe all its own. We get more insights from the General Manager of El Cortez, Adam Wiesberg. Plus, there's all the Vegas news and views you can stuff…
- Ep. 153 - Me Lucky Charms
We could not be less interested in describing this episode. Enjoy!
- Ep. 152 - Sin City Ins and Outs
Don't act surprised it didn't take six months for us to do a new episode! This installment is jam-packed with all the usual nonsense, including a reminder we are too busy to write detailed descriptions of what's in a given episode.
- Ep. 151 - Tsk Tsk
We're back and as unlistenable as ever! In this episode, we catch up on the latest Vegas news, deftly sidestep a potential lawsuit and relive a $10,000 slot jackpot with no tax paperwork!
- Ep. 150 - Are You OK
It's so much Vegas, if you lifted it, you'd get a hernia. In addition to the usual tripe, we've got an interview with Brian Christopher, the O.G. of slot influencers.
- Ep. 149 - Sane Again
It's another WTF-filled episode of the podcast that's going to help make the world sane again. Actual results may vary.
- Ep. 148 - Just a Leg
Anything that happens in Las Vegas happens in this podcast, just ramblier.
- Ep. 147 - New York State of Mind
As always, there's a lot of regaling in this episode. Mostly, about a surreal craps session with a high roller. We also aimlessly roam around New York-New York, providing a virtual tour and cavalcade of thoughts about this iconic Strip cas…
- Ep. 146 - Secrets and Kerfuffles
Dive headlong into another excrutiating episode of the Vegas podcast once described as "a brisk kick to the earholes, but not in a good way." We chat with Amy Saunders about "Miss Behave's Mavericks" and a metric hell-ton of scoop, opinion…
- Ep. 145 - Copious WTF
Vegas be kray. We'd go into more detail, but we're eating ice cream.
- Ep. 144 - Compartmentalize This
It's another whirlwind episode of the podcast you can't be truly fulfilled without. We've got interviews with Jonathan Jossel, CEO of Plaza, talking about some big changes in the works for this downtown casino. Next up is Derek Stevens, ow…
- Ep. 143 - Master Libator
It's the usual nonsense, but recenter. Tons of scoop, a butt-load of news and an interview with someone who actually knows what he's talking about (Boss Cafe and Buddy V's Jersey Eats at Linq).
- Ep. 142 - Sh*tshow and Tell
So much news. So much scoop. So much interviews. So much inproper grammar. So much Vegas.
- Ep. 141 - Biggest Scoop of 2022
What a holy hell-ton of Las Vegas you're about to get stuffed into your auditory orifices. We talk Tilman Fertitta's rumored new Strip casino, F1 in Vegas, concussionball trades, a new Vegas restaurant app called Neon Feast and more.
- Ep. 140 - Running on Smiles
What an exciting aural adventure you're about to embark upon. In this episode, we interview the head of the Enforcement Division of the Nevada Gaming Control Board, James Taylor, about a manhunt for a gambler who won $230,000 at TI and did…
- Ep. 139 - Delayed Gratification
What a ribald extravaganza we have in store for you. Not this episode, of course, this episode is lame. But down the road sometime, gird your loins for an extravaganza.
- Ep. 138 - Drama, Lies and Cake
We're pretty sure this is our first episode of 2022 and would love to say it's vastly better than previous episodes, but it's pretty much the same crap all over again. Luckily, Las Vegas is awesome and makes up for it in some small way.
- Ep. 137 - Dog Meet Pony
There's so much to say, so little interest in saying it again here. Just listen.
- Ep. 136 - Hitting the Jackpot
In this installment of the podcast, we've got some big news to share! Plus the regular kind. And we also talk about crappy tipping and must-try restaurants and random scoop about everything Vegas. Sober. Which is weird.
- Ep. 135 - Selectively Dickish
What an action-packed installment of the podcast we don't have the energy to describe other than to say there's lots of Las Vegas involved.
- Ep. 134 - Carrot is Tops
Carrot Top isn't just hilarious and a fixture on The Strip, he's also an awesome interview. We've also got a metric hell-ton of scoop, because if we didn't, you'd be listening to Joe Rogan or whatever. It's all the Vegas you need, plus som…
- Ep. 133 - Detasseling
What a hoot we're having with the dog and pony show this week. There's an interview with the co-owner of Virtualis, a VR experience at Area 15, and the usual assortment of news and opinions, including several that border on the coherent. T…
- Ep. 132 - Sounding Off
What an action-packed episode we have for you! We also have no energy to write a description. You'll survive.
- Ep. 131 - Stroke of Luck
It's another episode where we overpromise and underdeliver! So much Vegas news, so little preparation for the podcast. We did, however, chat with Wynn Resort mixologist Mariena Mercer Boarini. She invented the Verbena at Cosmo, so 'nuff sa…
- Ep. 130 - Super Freaky Mind F
We're back with another disappointing installment of the podcast named "Best Las Vegas Podcast, Ever" by us. We chat with Banachek, star of a new mentalist show at Strat, and Ross Mollison, the genius behind some of the best shows in Las V…
- Ep. 129 - Just the Tips
It's another cavalcade of Las Vegas news, much of it you won't hear anywhere else. Big stories, small stories, there's even one story with a lazy eye and a limp, it's all here.
- Ep. 128 - Food for Thought
This time around, we fill your cavities with food scoop galore, including exclusive chatter about a major restaurant shake-up at Paris and Bally's. Snoop Dogg and Martha Stewart are in, Martorano's is out, Drew Brees is in, Toby Keith is o…
- Ep. 127 - Earhole Cleanse
What a show we've slapped together! It's all the scoop your ears can stomach, plus interviews with the new executive chef of Al Solito Posto and a rep from "Legends at Concert" at Tropicana. Get your fill of Vegas up in here.
- Ep. 126 - Resorts Worldgasm
This episode is as spectacular as the opening of Resorts World. Your results may vary. By $4.3 billion. We talk opening, and interview a Sightline executive (the folks behind the cashless gambling software at Resorts World). Then, we do th…
- Ep. 125 - Handpay Helper
So much Vegas, including inside skinny about Downtown Grand, Ellis Island's new tiki lounge, Dueling Axes at Area 15 and 10 tips to get you more slot jackpots!
- Ep. 124 - Elon's Holes
We took a ride in Elon Musk's Vegas Loop and it was awesome. Plus all the normal crap you're sick of hearing, but it's Vegas, so that makes it slightly less annoying.
- Ep. 123 - Maskless May
We are a podcast, not a podcast description writer. We interview Piff the Magic Dragon, the creative director of Omega Mart at Area 15 and more.
- Ep. 122 - Brothels Bounce Back
Brothels are back and we've got all the scoop from "Cat House" star Air Force Amy, just about the most famous sex worker in the history of Vegas. Also, exclusive news about the sale of Plams to the San Manuel tribe. Plus, all the news you…
- Ep. 121 - M, Pinball, Flicks, Gloatery
It's a hell-ton of Vegas! We chat with the G.M. of M Resort about the new Raiders Tavern & Grill, the owner of the new Pinball Hall of Fame, the owner of The 35 Cinema and take a victory lap because our lawsuit is finally resolved (hint: w…
- Ep. 120 - Champ, Chief, Sport
We bring the earfood.
- Ep. 119 - New Casino Smell
Let's talk Vegas recovery, Omega Mart at Area 15, a new Circa sportsbook at Tuscany, the demise of Plaza's Greyhound station and how famous we reportedly are.
- Ep. 118 - Waxing Nonsensical
We've got interviews with Virgin Las Vegas CEO Richard Bosworth and Tim Arnold, head honcho of the Pinball Hall of Fame, and a slew of Vegas scoop and news. We also share our platform should we ever run for Governor. Yeah, right.
- Ep. 117 - Who's the Man
This is part two of our cavalcade of exclusive interviews with Circa's VIPs, including two V.P.s and all the folks involved with Circa's five restaurants. We also chat with Ross Mollison, producer of "Absinthe." We've got a review of Tailg…
- Ep. 116 - Celebrate Good Times, C'mon
This is the episode with only great news! Sound impossible? Wrong. First, we take some glee in the fact we beat a billionaire's ass in court. Sahara's baseless lawsuit against us was dismissed and we're in the mood to celebrate. We're also…