Vital Vegas Podcast

It's time to shove a Vegas party in your earholes. Like you have anything better to do.

Just the usual. Exclusive interviews. Musings and meanderings. News and reviews. And a list of places we're going when we get video poker bars back.

It's been a minute, but we've loaded up this episode with all the scoop you need to catch up on what's been happening in Las Vegas during your absence. We interview Richard "Boz" Bosworth, CEO of JC Hospitality, about how things are going at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas (formerly Hard Rock). We also touch base with the "Mayor of Fremont East," Ryan Doherty. Doherty talks about his two new places, Discopussy and Lucky Day, plus what's next for Fremont East. There's also a hell-ton of updates on the weird state of Las Vegas. Take a listen.

It's a strange time for Las Vegas, but we're still giving you all the inside skinny on the shiniest place on Earth. In this episode, we chat with Derek Stevens, owner of The D, Golden Gate and Circa. This is Stevens' most in-depth interview yet about the new casino resort coming to downtown Las Vegas. We've also got a listicle about an Atari Hotel slated for Sin City, 10 things we'd love to see! There's tons of scoop you won't find anywhere else!

Las Vegas casinos are open again, and we've got all the scoop about this surreal time. Up first is an interview with Jonathan Jossel, CEO of Plaza Las Vegas. We also speak with the co-host of Tipping the Odds Las Vegas podcast, epidemiologist Dr. Kevin Maki. There's also the usual crap, so gird your loins.

There's so much good news, we're going to have our podcast let out. What does that even mean? Who the hell knows? In this episode, we chat with Derek Stevens, owner of The D and Golden Gate, about giving away 2,000 free flights to Las Vegas. We also get a sneak preview of plans for Ahern Hotel, formerly the Lucky Dragon. Chef Marc Sgrizzi talks about his new restaurant, Chef Marc's Italian Steakhouse, and also tells us how to pronounce his name. There's lots of news about casinos reopening, and the usual rambling. Take a listen!

It's time for another slapdash episode of the Vital Vegas podcast! In this episode, we chat with an escort about the challenges facing sex workers during the COVID-19 shutdown. Finally, we've got your attention.

It's time to talk about what's next for Vegas, because things are pretty bleak at the moment. We chat with international entertainment titan, Ross Mollison, the producer of three hit Vegas shows: "Absinthe" at Caesars, "Opium" at Cosmo and "Atomic Saloon" at Venetian. Plus, we read some mean reviews and share the first 10 things we're doing when Vegas gets back online.

While coronavirus isn't the only thing happening in Las Vegas right now, it feels like it. In this episode, we talk about the Vegas shut-down, the impact it's having on the casino industry and what the future of Las Vegas could be. We also provide Captain Morgan-fueled answers to tons of questions from Twitter, with our special guest Melissa Vegas, our shelter-in-place partner. This might not be the most feel-good episode of the podcast, it's not like you have anything better to do, so take a listen.

The Hard Rock hotel-casino has closed to become Virgin, and we've got an exclusive interview with Richard "Boz" Bosworth, CEO of JC Hospitality, the executive in charge of the transition. Also, Circa owner Derek Stevens talks about five restaurants coming to the new downtown resort in Dec. 2020. Plus, there's a metric ass-ton of Vegas news and some requisite rambling. Take a listen!

In this stunningly forgettable episode, we talk about the awesome and sucky things that happened in 2019. There's also Las Vegas news and a fair amount of rambling. You know, the usual.

It's just so much. Strap in.

So much Vegas scoop, so little bandwidth! Get the latest about the Circus Circus sale (no, it hasn't been announced yet, that's how we roll), Hooters becoming Oyo, annoying service charges on cocktails and more. Oh, and we're even flexing into the sportsball space with a listicle about the newly-renovated Wynn golf course.

This episode has it all! Actually, we decided to make it less than all so we'd have more time for Twitter. Don't be butthurt. There's still a great interview with the V.P. of Table Games at The Strat, inside scoop from Hard Rock as it transitions to Virgin and more.

It's the first episode of season three of the podcast, and we're off to a rambling start! We interview Patrick Hughes, President and CEO of Fremont Street Experience, and scoop all the scoop you could ever want about Las Vegas. Oh, and there will also be grasshoppers. It was a thing for a minute.

It's the final episode of the first season of the podcast, and possibly the last episode, ever! Probably not, but we like a little drama. We interview former Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman, review Piff the Dragon at Flamingo and hear from friends about our 100th episode. Enjoy the dog and pony show while you can!

Enjoy a metric hell-ton of Vegas scoop you won't hear anywhere else. Some of it's actually true.

It's another action-packed installment of the Vital Vegas podcast, despite what your ears tell you.

It's the usual Vegas stuff. We have to talk about Vegas. It's in the name of the podcast. Let's talk Chica. Let's talk Urth Caffe. Let's talk MGM 2020. Let's talk Circa Las Vegas. Let's talk Wynn. Let's talk all the news we've broken in the last couple of weeks, because we're pretty badass

In this episode, we interview the guys from the Matt & Mattingly's Ice Cream Social podcast. We also review a new restaurant at The Strat, Blvd. & Main Taphouse, and "Absinthe" as it celebrates its eighth year on The Strip as well as chairs that could also be used as torture devices.

We don't just break news, we send it home crying to its mommy. Hey, we don't know what that means, either. Just listen. Listen for restaurant reviews, tips for getting the most from your Vegas visit and exclusive stories you won't hear anywhere else.

It's the same old tired rambling, but with some actual video poker information that might make you rich.

Man, alive, there's a metric hell-ton of Vegas in this episode. Some ground covered: SLS update, The Strat rebrand and the fake straw ban. Also, get the scoop about the Steakhouse at Circus Circus. You know, the typical dog and pony show, but "enhanced."

At last, the new name of the downtown hotel at 18 Fremont has been named: Circa Resort & Casino. We've got an in-depth interview with Circa's owner, Derek Stevens. There's also tons of breaking news, including our the state of our love life.

It's all the usual drivel, but with more sexual tension.

In this very rushed episode, we chat with James Trees, chef at Esther's Kitchen. We've also got the latest Las Vegas news. And "A Very Pappy Christmas." Lower your expectations. There's "12 Days of Las Vegas Christmas" and so much more.

In this vapid and meandering installment of the Vital Vegas Podcast, we dive headlong into everything Vegas! Mostly, we rely on a fascinating interview with Christina Binkley, author of "Winner Takes All," a New York Times bestselling book about Steve Wynn, Gary Loveman and Kirk Kerkorian. How we got someone so cool to be on our show, we'll never know. There's also the usual dreck including Vegas news and a listicle we spent approximately four minutes on. Listen, anyway! Like you have anything better to do.

This episode is guaranteed to have 145% more Las Vegas than any comparable podcast. We do news. We do rumors. We do luck. And an origin story. How about spending less time reading descriptions and more time listening, already.

In this wildly disappointing episode, we chat about the newly-released "Best of Las Vegas" awards. We'll also talk about what Vegas has that other places don't, and you'll witness a classic battle of the sexes where the women definitely loses. Probably.

We are not a cat person, yet we clash with one in this episode. Beyond that thrilling battle of wills, we've got the usual news and nonsense.

It's a month's worth of news jammed into an hour!

We cover a metric hell-ton of ground in this episode, with a review of Barry Manilow's new show at Westgate, saucy tales about a night out with a sex worker, news and things you should do during your next Vegas visit.

Stop nagging us about "What's this show about?" We're not here to answer your questions, we're here to drink and gamble.

It's the usual crap.

This is where we usually describe what's in the show, but you're an adult. You don't have to be spoon-fed. The show's name has "Vegas" in it, so you sort of know what you're getting.

Seriously, this episode is pretty much all about sex. We chat with Kristy Auli, Media/Sponsorship Coordinator for Menage Life, the company hosting the world's largest orgy in Las Vegas. Then we find out more about the Burlesque Hall of Fame attraction from its Exec. Director, Dustin Wax. We also share details of the march planned for International Whores Day. All that, and a list of 10 sexy things in Las Vegas. We're spent.

In this week's show, we interview comedian Tom Green. There's also something about the Vegas Golden Knights, of course. And four new venues at the Palms. And there's also someone taking her clothes off. You know, the usual.

In this episode, it's wall-to-wall Vegas and ceiling-to-floor scoop! Or something. For starters, we chat exclusively with Derek Stevens, owner of The D and Golden Gate casinos, about his new resort at 18 Fremont. We also drop some skinny about a potential sale of Cosmopolitan to Hard Rock International, as well as rumors about the buyer of Mandarin Oriental. All that and probably a listicle of some sort. Just listen, already.

There's so much Vegas in this episode, you'll need to book another seat. Or something.

This is easily the most episode 76 we've ever done! Hear from Ellis Island about its 50th birthday, and we check out new skill-based games at The D, Planet Hollywood and Venetian. We've also got a list of Las Vegas resorts that never happened. Listen if you need a Vegas fix, and don't we all?

This episode is all about this adage: "Sometimes you win, sometimes you learn." Not really, but that quote makes us sound profound. Just listen, already.

It's about Las Vegas. What more do you need to know?

We just got our quarter millionth download, so we don't have to write descriptions anymore.

The Steve Wynn sexual harassment scandal is in full effect, and we've got some thoughts. We also have some germs.

OMG, so many words.

It's the 70th episode of this podcast and boy are our arms tired. Get all the news, skinny and blather you've come to expect from this dog and pony show.

It's a metric ass-ton of Vegas, baby! We rattle off 69 exclusives, then at minute 69, we share an interview with the general manager of Lyft Las Vegas who recently turned 69. Then we dive into this week's listicle, "69 Fun Facts About Roulette." Later, we get a first-person review of "Magic Mike," the 69th show to open on the Las Vegas Strip since 1969. Look, just listen and keep a bucket of cold water nearby.

Welcome to the final episode of the first season of the Vital Vegas Podcast, voted the #11 best Las Vegas podcast! We've got all the skinny about a new attraction at Bally's, Twilight Zone Minigolf, as well as an enlightening conversation with to Irish visitors. There's news, a hastily slapped-together listicle of the week and so much less. Listen. Learn. And possibly cringe.

Just listen, already, we're busy with lady parts.

You can never have too much Las Vegas news, but we're going to do our best to change that. Listen in to get exclusive scoop about the world's most exciting city. This week's listicle is 22 new and renovated things coming to the Palms. We also talk Fly Linq ziplines, progress at Las Vegas Club's demolition, three robberies at M Resort, and rumors about Britney, the Cosmo and SLS. As a special bonus, we make a visit to the Love Store. Oh, we finally have your attention.