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If you love Las Vegas and want the truth about our weird and wonderful city then you are in the right place. We discuss everything from Gambling to Politics to History with a lot of trivia and comedy thrown into the mix. This is a podcast brought to you by people who live in and love the Neon City...Las Vegas, Nevada.

Jamey Kirklin


    • Jan 25, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 57m AVG DURATION
    • 128 EPISODES

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    Las Vegas Now...Top 10 Reasons

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2022 53:28


    Season 6 - Episode 126 Welcome back John and Jamey for the latest in Las Vegas news, trivia and count downs.  Topics include Adele residency, Penn and Teller's 21st year, Hard Rock removing the Mirage Volcano and the Top 10 Reasons to Come to Las Vegas...right now.

    Las Vegas ...Is It Time Yet?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2021 67:01


    Season 5 - Episode 135   Jamey and John are back in the studio talking about Las Vegas and if it is time to visit again.  Topics include the Covid spectre, #Resortsworld grand opening, #newshows, #vaccinetravel, #lasvegasraiders and #whatisnext for their home town.

    Las Vegas and the History of The Venetian

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2021 54:30


    Season 5 - Episode 124 Join John and Jamey for the season opener as they begin the "History of..." series with The Venetian Resort Hotel & Casino - as they cover the sometimes twisted and foggy timeline of the Las Vegas utopias.  Topics include important dates, who's who in the timeline, secrets behind the grand opening and humorous anecdotes about their time at this Las Vegas staple.  

    Las Vegas Year End Wrap Up - What is in the Cards?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2021 54:37


    Season 4 - Episode 123 Join Jamey and John for a wrap up of the year in Las Vegas.  #trivia #oldestcasino #crankyjohn #2021 #newyear #whatsnext #ilovevegas #vegasforever #vegashistory

    Las Vegas - Will Giants Walk Again?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2020 50:59


    Season 5 - Episode 122 Join Jamey and John as they discuss the possible sale of the Venetian Resort properties, pandemic reactions and response and safety and cleaning measures.  Topics also include shows and entertainers, restaurants and a new room review.

    Las Vegas...A Current Affair

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2020 57:16


    Season 4 - Episode 121 Join Jamey and John for a discussion of #LasVegas current events.  Included in the show...Can Las Vegas be a #bubblecity, the new capacity guidelines, #Casinos and rapid testing, smoke free hotels, #circa, the Strat's 25th, Helicopter Dining, #area15 and a stay at the #eurekamesquite.

    Staying the Night in Las Vegas...What is it like now?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2020 69:28


    Season 4 - Episode 120 Join Jamey and John as they discuss what it is like to stay the night in a Las Vegas Hotel now(during Labor Day, COVID, BLM...and Summer).   #nomorefreeparking #dogs #freemontstreet #crankyjohn #lasvegas #vegasprofessionals #goldennugget 

    A Brief History of the Las Vegas Showgirl

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2020 54:55


    Season 4 - Episode 119 Join John and Jamey for a discussion of some of the history of the Las Vegas Showgirl...plus some Vegas News.  #showgirl #balanced #lasvegas #backtowork #crankyjohn #thanksforlistening #loveourlisteners

    Positively Las Vegas

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2020 59:31


    Join Jamey and John for discussions about the positive #events, #restaurant and #gaming #news in Las Vegas currently.  Topics include #CES, #JCK, #TropicanaLV, #SEMA, #Circa, #Alegiantstadium, #Ghostadventures and much more. 

    Las Vegas vs The Virus

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2020 63:13


    Season 4 - Episode 117 Join Jamey and John in a discussion of the new protocols, procedures to which Las Vegas is having to adapt.  Topics include the recent re-closure of the bars, the coming closures of pools-gyms and the looming complete closure of Las Vegas once again.   #lasvegas #virus #lvwillsurvive #youmustknowthis #raiders #pools #goldenknights #reality #justwaitalittlelonger #mandatorysnorkels

    Fans of the Show ask...Las Vegas How, When and What?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2020 50:57


    Season 4 - Episode 116 Join Jamey and John as fans of the show ask questions about Las Vegas.  Topics include #masks, #parking, #officialdrinks and Do We Feel Safe? #lasvegas #travel #vegastourist #cocktails

    First things to Do in the New Vegas

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2020 58:19


    Season 4 - Episode 115 Join Jamey and his guest Julia for a discussion on what are the first things you should do when you get to the New Vegas.   #lasvegas #foodies #popup #partypits #movietheaters #lasvegascrowds #goldenknights 

    Las Vegas is Open...Sort of

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2020 42:52


    Season 4 - Episode 114  Jamey and John this episode for a discussion about what is and is not open in Las Vegas, what were the initial crowds, what were the casinos saying about day one and what are the plans moving ahead. #protests #lasvegas #bellagiofountains #gamblingwithyour #letsdothis #money

    Las Vegas Will Survive the Virus...But Will She Invite Us Back with Open Arms

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2020 72:34


    Season 4 - Episode 113 Re-Join Jamey and John for an episode dedicated to real talk about how Las Vegas and it's people are surviving during the painful times of the current pandemic. 

    A True Gamble in Las Vegas...Politics

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2020 44:27


    Season 4 - Episode 112 Jamey and John discuss the recent Nevada caucuses and what it is like to participate in the Las Vegas process...hint - A deck of cards is used for this as well. #voting #democrat #dnc #nevadacaucus

    Bet You Didn't Know that! - 2nd Annual Nevada Trivia Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2020 35:39


    Season 4 - Episode 111 Join Jamey and John as they talk about the unique facts and trivia of Nevada and Las Vegas.

    What's Wrong with Las Vegas Now?!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2020 35:15


    Season 4 - Episode 110 Join Jamey and John as they begin Season 4 with discussions on why Las Vegas may or may not be the ideal location for conferences such as the recent CES 2020, the Bro Culture vs The Millennial's and some Hellos and Goodbyes to come classic Las Vegas institutions.

    Holiday Happenings in Las Vegas!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2019 49:30


    Season 3 - Episode 109 Join Jamey and John as they spotlight some of the unique and enjoyable things to do in Las Vegas during the Holidays.  Also discussed are the anniversaries of the Mirage debut and the MGM Grand fire...plus Host favorites for Thanksgiving traditions, menus and wild holidays.  

    Tips, Tricks & Hacks to Keep Safe in Las Vegas

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2019 52:27


    Season 3 - Episode 108 Join Jamey and John as they discuss listener inspired questions regarding safety in Las Vegas.  Plus reviews of the House of Blues venue, Eataly and the Bellagio Buffet.

    Las Vegas...The News You Need to Know

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2019 55:33


    Season 3 - Episode 107 Join Jamey and John back from hiatus for a show packed with listener questions, Las Vegas news and some fun trivia.  Included is a nod to Mr. Vegas, a guide to Bingo, what may be the best topless pools, Storm Area 51 and a full review of Lawry's The Prime Rib Restaurant.

    Las Vegas That Never Was & Ferris Wheel Graveyards

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2019 52:15


    Season 3 - Episode 106 Join Jamey and John as they discuss Las Vegas casinos, hotels, amusements and projects that never got out of the drawing room or were stalled in the middle.  Part 3 of 3 Plus a review of the Sweet Poke Restaurant - #sweetpoke. 

    Las Vegas That Never Was - Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2019 51:23


    Season 3 - Episode 105 Join Jamey and John as they discuss Las Vegas casinos, hotels, amusements and projects that never got out of the drawing room or were stalled in the middle.  Part 2 of 3 Plus a review of the #Psycholasvegas concert event at the #Mandalaybay. 

    The Las Vegas That Never Was...

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2019 34:46


    Season 3 - Episode 104 Join Jamey and John as they discuss Las Vegas casinos, hotels, amusements and projects that never got out of the drawing room or were stalled in the middle.  Part 1 of 3 Plus reviews of the #Bodies exhibit and "Rice & Co." at the #Luxor. 

    Bygone Las Vegas

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2019 49:12


    Season 3 - Episode 103 Join Jamey and John as they explore the bygone eras of Las Vegas.  Included topics are restaurants, casinos, shows and giveaways.  Also discussed on the show is The Big Casino in Tonopah, NV...plus a tribute to a friend now gone.

    10 Funny Las Vegas Questions

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2019 47:05


    Season 3 - Episode 102 Jamey and John explore 10 questions about Las Vegas that may or may not be a bit misinformed but are most certainly entertaining.  Some of the topics include the #bunnyranch, #thestrip, #gettingmarriedinvegas, #eiffeltowerlv, #drugs, #gambling, #selfies, #whitetigers, #stripclubs and #selfdrivingcars.  Also discussed on the show are Shaan Patel of #sharktank and #earthquakes.

    Are You 'That Guy or Girl'?...Find out in Part 2 of "Don't Do This in Las Vegas"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2019 38:33


    Season 3 - Episode 101 Join Jamey and John for Part 2 of the "Don'ts of Las Vegas"...a great conversation of how not to be 'That Guy or Girl'.  Plus listen for some important travel tips which will help make Las Vegas safe and memorable.

    AREA 51 - Use of Deadly Force Authorized!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2019 60:49


    Season 3 - Episode 100 Join Jamey and John as they celebrate the 100th episode of TPBD Las Vegas Edition at the infamous military research center and alien training ground Area 51.  Joining them are special guests Julia(author of Barren Waters) and Chris from @facesandaceslv Podcast.  Topics include...Will they be green, grey or humanoid, Favorite Alien Films, Abduction Stories, Belief in extraterrestrials and How the Earth will finally be destroyed. A Special Thanks goes out to Connie and everyone at "The Little A'Le'Inn" for hosting and feeding the crew.  Please visit www.littlealeinn.com to learn all about Rachel, NV and this historic area and cafe. To see the video of this episode please visit our Youtube channel @ The Pod Bay Door

    Illusions of Las Vegas...and those who conjure them

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2019 49:14


    Season 3 - Episode 99 Jamey and John cover the Magic of Las Vegas and the wonderful performers who make us believe in the impossible.  On the list are some of the current magicians and mentalists performing throughout the city, classic illusionists of Las Vegas past, those prestidigitaters who have left us and those with a checkered past...plus fan questions. 

    VIP Suites, NASCAR, Strippers & Bingo - Las Vegas in the News

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2019 51:46


    Season 3 - Episode 98 Join Jamey and John as they break down the latest news to hit Las Vegas - including the 2019 NASCAR (@nascar), the new Paris Las Vegas Eiffel Tower Light Show (@parisvegas) and the Palms Hotel's $100K a night suite (@palms, #PalmsLV).

    Cocktails in Vegas-Drink up, Me Hearties...Yo Ho!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2019 50:22


    Season 3 - Episode 97 Join Jamey and John and they cover some of the unique, trending and odd cocktails, bars and lounges in Las Vegas.  Also included, Vegas Snow Days, Gilligan's Island favorites and Asian adoption of trends of the Silver State.

    Helicopters, Buses, Guns & Valentines-Las Vegas Tours

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2019 64:07


    Season 3 - Episode 96 Join Jamey and John as they review some of the tours available in and around Las Vegas - Plus they give a little love to Valentine's in the neon city.

    2nd Anniversary Special - Food! Food! Food! - S2E95

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2019 57:30


    Join Jamey and John for The Pod Bay Door Show - Las Vegas' 2nd Anniversary Special.  The topic this show is Food...starting with their old haunt The Venetian and covering some of the favorites around Las Vegas including Best Views, Dives Food Trucks and international foodie tourism.  Thank you to all of our fans, listeners, supporters and advertisers.  We have had a wonderful 2 years and look forward to new episodes of this show as well as the newest production of The Pod Bay Door Network - "The Invisible Maybe" @invisiblemaybe

    Las Vegas in Politics - Reflections on Washington DC - S2E94

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2019 37:43


    Join Jamey and John as they return for an episode about Las Vegas, Politics and Washington DC perspectives.  Topics include tourism highlights in DC with Vegas in mind, Las Vegas monuments, the government shut down and its effects on Vegas and its National Parks.  Also on tap Vegas current events and fan questions.

    Urban Legends of Vegas 2 - S2E93

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2019 39:58


    Join Jamey and John as they go in depth on a few Urban Legends of Las Vegas...Including Dam Dead Bodies, Mega Bucks, Hunting for Bambi's and Siegfried & "Not Roy".  Also on the show a look at the MGM Grand District and Focus Groups and the Death of a Ghost Town.

    New Year...New Vegas - 10 Things to Keep an Eye On - S2E92

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2019 48:35


    Jamey and John return after the New Year to discuss what's happening in Vegas in 2019...including the what's news, what's leaving and what is still on the fence.  Plus, fans questions and Wild New Year's Eve stories.

    Emancipation of Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer - Special Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2018 9:59


    Listen in to a New Short Story by John T.  "Emancipation of Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer" **Warning - If you are offended in any way by political rhetoric, alternative lifestyle insensitivity or the alteration of classic holiday stories...DO NOT LISTEN TO THIS CONTENT** If you aren't offended by these things...then enjoy and hopefully have a good laugh.  

    10 Holiday Happenings in Las Vegas - S2E91

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2018 32:23


    Join Jamey and John for a countdown of 10 Holiday Hot Spots to visit when in Las Vegas. Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays to all of our fans and listeners.  Please join us again after the holidays for our next episode debuting Jan 8th.

    Vegas Vacations And Some Bad Advice - S2E90

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2018 54:59


    Jamey and John discuss a Top Ten List of Bad Advice given to visitors of Las Vegas...and some alternatives.

    Mobbed Up - A Must See Las Vegas Hot Spot - S2E89

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2018 51:25


    Jamey and John are back in the studio discussing "The Mob Museum" (National Museum of Organized Crime & Law Enforcement - themobmuseum.org).  Also on the show, talks of Down Town Las Vegas & another Vegas/Disney comparison.    

    OOOOH...So Close...Las Vegas Word Play - S2E88

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2018 36:50


    Join Jamey and John for a humorous look at the variety of errors made in making reservations for Las Vegas attractions, restaurants and more. Thank you to all of our fans and listeners for the continued support of our show.  We be going on a brief hiatus during the holiday.  Our next episode will debut December 3, 2018. Happy Thanksgiving to all...We hope you can find your peace.

    More Movies...More Las Vegas - S2E87

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2018 48:11


    Join Jamey and John for part two of how Hollywood treats Las Vegas in the movies.  Also included is a discussion of the use and benefit of coupon booklets.

    Is Hollywood Fair to Las Vegas? - S2E86

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2018 57:29


    Join Jamey and John as they discuss if Hollywood films give a fair depiction of Las Vegas with an emphasis on accuracy and continuity.  Also included on the show is a review of the Las Vegas restaurants that made it to the Nation's Top 10 and a fan question.

    The Perfect Day in Vegas...A Woman's View - S2E85

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2018 48:24


    Join Jamey and Special Guest Carla as they discuss...Still Loving Vegas? Topics also include what needs to change in Las Vegas, and What needs to Return as well as embarrassing moments and The Perfect Vegas Day.

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    Can You Believe the Las Vegas Marketing? - S2E84

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2018 47:59


    Join Jamey and John as they discuss the fan question, "Can I trust the marketing that I see about Las Vegas?"  Included are the top 15 Things to see and do in Las Vegas as per CNN Travel.

    Trending Negative in Las Vegas - S2E83

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2018 41:04


    Join Jamey and John as they explore some negative trends appearing in Las Vegas...Including housing, dating, the Fee economy and the return of the dreaded Fanny Pack.

    A Hot October in Las Vegas - S2E82

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2018 46:18


    Join Jamey and John as they discuss the comparison between Las Vegas(Also know as the "Adult Disneyland") and the real Disneyland.  Also on tap are talks of the Oct 1st repercussions, the Best time to visit Las Vegas and what is happening during the month of October in the neon paradise.

    Fan Appreciation and Listener Questions - S2E81

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2018 42:48


    Jamey and John answer and discuss questions from listeners.

    Secret Places of Vegas...and Beyond - S2E80

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2018 48:18


    Join Jamey and Co-Host Julia as they discuss some secret places in Las Vegas and the surrounding areas.  Included are hiking spots, attractions and clubs, rooms and restaurants.  Plus the Lake Meade water level controversy(sort of) and listener questions.

    Why Do We Gamble? - S2E79

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2018 32:59


    Join Jamey and John as they discuss some of the science behind why we gamble and why some of us can't stop.

    Strange and Wonderful Vegas...She's A Survivor - S2E78

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2018 53:00


    Join Jamey and John as they discuss first exposures to Live Gaming.  Also included are talks of why people still come to Vegas, strangest experiences as concierge/consumers and the question is posed...Can Vegas survive Veganism, Technology Overload, #metoo, millennials and a Downed Economy all at the same time?

    The Vegas We Knew - S2E77

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2018 44:53


    Jamey and John reminisce about Old Las Vegas and how She shone.  Also on tap, discussions of what trends need to cycle out and how we would change the town.

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