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It's Star Trek like you've never experienced it before… unless you were lucky enough to visit the Las Vegas Hilton in the late '90s and early 2000s! This week, AJ, Mike, and Chris beam aboard Star Trek: The Experience, a one-of-a-kind immersive attraction that brought fans into the final frontier in the most Vegas way possible. From Klingon kidnappings to Quark's Bar and even weddings on the bridge of the Enterprise, this was no ordinary theme park experience.We dive into how Las Vegas rebranded itself as a family destination in the '90s, the abandoned dream of a full-size Enterprise downtown, and the Hilton's transformation into a Trekker's paradise. Relive iconic moments from Klingon Encounter, brave the Borg Invasion 4D, and explore everything from the gift shops and museum to the walkaround characters and their surprisingly deep lore.Plus, what killed this incredible attraction just before Trek's 2009 comeback? And how did it influence the next generation of theme park storytelling?Things We Talked AboutThe failed $150 million Enterprise replica project for downtown VegasThe rise of family-focused attractions on the Strip, including MGM Grand Adventures and Luxor's Sega arcadeThe Las Vegas Hilton's surprising Star Trek connectionKlingon Encounter and its groundbreaking transporter illusionBorg Invasion 4D and how Voyager influenced its creationDeep dive into the museum, Quark's Bar (Warp Core Breach, anyone?), and character interactionsThe closure of the Experience and its legacy in themed entertainmentWatch and Read MoreHollywood Reporter: The Star Trek SagaMusings of a Middle-Aged GeekMemory Alpha: Star Trek: The ExperienceStarTrek.com: Remembering Star Trek: The ExperienceYouTube: Walkthrough Video 1YouTube: Walkthrough Video 2Follow UsBlue SkyTwitter/XFacebookThreadsInstagramEmail us your memories or questions: 90sDisneyPodcast@gmail.com

Episode 137 Merry Moog 2024 Electronic Music for the Holidays Performed on the Moog and other Synthesizers   Playlist Time Track Time Start Introduction –Thom Holmes 04:34 00:00 1.     Hans Wurman, “Overture Miniature” from Electric Nutcracker (1976 Ovation). This Austrian composer made several remarkable, classically influenced Moog Modular albums from 1969 to 1976. This was one of his last big Moog projects and is difficult to find. 2:54 02:54 04:32 2.     Hans Wurman, “Danse De La Fee-Dragee ( Sugar Plum Fairy)” from Electric Nutcracker (1976 Ovation). Moog Modular synthesizer, Hans Wurman. 1:33 01:33 07:24 3.     Hans Wurman, “Danse Des Mirlitons (Flutes)” from Electric Nutcracker (1976 Ovation). Moog Modular synthesizer, Hans Wurman. 2:14 02:14 08:56 4.     Emerson, Lake & Palmer, “Nutrocker” from Nutrocker / The Great Gates Of Kiev (1972 Cotillion). Arranged by, Emerson, Lake & Palmer. Written by Kim Fowley. 03:48 11:08 5.     Sounds Of Broadcasting 2, “Night Of The Kings” from Sounds Of Broadcasting #6088 (1975? William B. Tanner Company, Inc.). Broadcast library track produced for the holidays. Produced using a Moog Modular Synthesizer. 01:01 14:56 6.     Jean Jacques Perrey and Sy Mann, “Jingle Bells” from Switched on Santa (1970 Pickwick). USA. Moog Modular Synthesizer. 01:44 15:56 7.     Jean Jacques Perrey and Sy Mann, “Christmas Bells” from Switched on Santa (1970 Pickwick). USA. Moog Modular Synthesizer. 01:52 17:40 8.     Douglas Leedy, “The Coventry Carol” from A Very Merry Electric Christmas to You (1970 Capitol). USA. Moog Modular Synthesizer and Buchla Synthesizer. 04:46 19:30 9.     Joseph Byrd, “Christmas in the Morning” from A Christmas Yet to Come (1975 Takoma). USA. ARP 2600 Synthesizer with an Oberheim Expander Module. 01:34 24:16 10.   Armen Ra, “O Come All Ye Faithful” from Theremin Christmas (2018 Sungod). USA. Moog Etherwave Pro Theremin. 04:43 25:50 11.   Beck, “The Little Drum Machine Boy” from Just Say Noël (1996 Geffen). USA. Roland TR-808 Rhythm Composer. 07:02 30:32 12.   Alan Horsey, “We Wish You a Merry Christmas” from Switched-On Christmas (1985 Snowflake Records). Italian album with electric organ by Alan Horsey. This is reminiscent of Hooked on Classics as the entire album seems to be woven together by a drum machine beat. This is played on organ. Seems a little late for disco. 03:10 37:30 13.   Denny Hinman, “Christmas in July” from Plays The Yamaha Electone E-70 (1980 Yamaha). Denny Hinman plays the Yamaha Electone E-70. A release by Yamaha. 01:45 40:36 14.   Miharu Koshi, “Belle Tristesse” (妙なる悲しみ)from We Wish You A Merry Christmas (1984 Yen). Japan. A compilation of specially recorded Christmas-themed songs from various artists on the Yen Records label. Written by, synth-pop with vocals by Miharu Koshi. Miharu Koshi is a keyboardist and singer with a long-standing collaborative association with YMO-founder Haruomi Hosono. 03:43 42:20 15.   Taeko Onuki, Inori (Prayer) from We Wish You A Merry Christmas (1984 Yen). Japan. A compilation of specially recorded Christmas-themed songs from various artists on the Yen Records label. Japanese synth-pop with vocals by Onuki. Maybe Ryuichi Sakamoto on keyboards. 03:44 46:02 16.   Frank Collett, “Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring (1970 Privately Made Release). USA. This is a special addition to the Merry Moog podcast. I found what is likely a one-of-a-disc private pressing by Frank Collett using the Moog Modular Synthesizer. This 45 RPM disc was recorded at Finetone Recording Studio in New York City and is inscribed with the hand-written message, “To John & Loretta: Merry XMAS. Composed and arranged by Frank Collett” This appears to be disc made of metal with a vinyl coating. One side includes his rendition of Bach's “Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring” plus a short tune called “Little Joey” (see below). The flip side contains the same recording of “Little Joey.” Dated December 22, 1970. Clearly made using a Moog Modular Synthesizer. Collett (1941-2016) was a noted session pianist and sometimes led and recorded with his own trio. He was raised in New York. In 1968 he was accompanist to Sarah Vaughan. The following year he moved to Las Vegas, Nevada.  He became the house pianist, with the orchestra in the main showroom of the International Hotel (which became the Las Vegas Hilton).  It was during this period that he made this recording in NY.  01:57 49:44 17.   Frank Collett, “Little Joey” (1970 Privately Made Release). Frank Collett using the Moog Modular Synthesizer. From a 45 RPM disc recorded at Finetone Recording Studio in New York City (see above). Dated December 22, 1970. Clearly made using a Moog Modular Synthesizer. Collett (1941-2016) was a noted session pianist and sometimes led and recorded with his own trio. Moog Modular Synthesiser, Frank Collett. Whose Moog Synthesizer did he use to make this recording? I can only speculate and guess that he made the recording at the studio of Gerson Kingsley in New York. 01:56 51:40 18.   Romantic Synthesizer, “Oh Tannenbaum” from Christmas Memories (1983 Dureco Benelux). French-Dutch album. Arranged, produced, synthesizers by Gerto Heupink, Robert Pot. 02:53 53:34 19.   Keiko Ohta (Ota), “Here Comes Santa Claus” from Electone X'Mas Present (1975 Canyon). Yamaha Electone GX-707 (GX-1), arranged by Keiko Ohta. Ohta was a female Electone star from Japan. The GX-1 was an early polyphonic synthesizer and a new branch of the Yamaha Electone family tree. 02:43 56:24 20.   Keiko Ohta (Ota), “Blue Christmas” from Electone X'Mas Present (1975 Canyon). Yamaha Electone GX-707 (GX-1), arranged by Keiko Ohta. Japan. Yes, the song originally made famous by Elvis Presley. Ohta was a female Electone star from Japan. The GX-1 was an early polyphonic synthesizer and a new branch of the Yamaha Electone family tree. 04:11 59:06 21.   Paul Haig, “Scottish Christmas” from Chantons Noël - Ghosts Of Christmas Past (1981 Les Disques Du Crépuscule). From a compilation album of Christmas-related tunes. Scottish songwriter, musician and singer. 02:46 01:03:16 22.   Les Cousins Dangereux, “What Child Is This” from Gotta Groove Records 2012 (2012 Gotta Groove Records). Holiday album with various artists. Les Cousins Dangereux is Mr. Tim Thornton. 01:59 01:06:00 23.   Joy Electric, “Angels We Have Heard on High” from The Magic Of Christmas (2003 Tooth & Nail Records). Joy Electric is Ronnie Martin from Ohio. American synthesizer-pop musician. Among his many releases is this crafty Christmas album. 01:48 01:07:58 24.   Koichi Oki, “Jingle Bells” from The Man From Yukiguni (1975 TIM/RS). Japan. Koichi Oki's Christmas album performed solely by his Yamaha Electone E-3. “Yukiguni” means snowland. Oki was a hugely popular Electone artist in Japan. 01:50 01:09:46 25.   Koichi Oki, “Winter Wonderland” from The Man From Yukiguni (1975 TIM/RS). Japan. Koichi Oki's Christmas album performed solely by his Yamaha Electone E-3. “Yukiguni” means snowland. Oki was a hugely popular Electone artist in Japan. 02:18 01:11:34 26.   Edhels, “Oriental Christmas” from Oriental Christmas (1985 Cabana Music). Recorded in France. Drums, Percussion, Keyboards, Jacky Rosati; Guitar, Jean Louis Suzzoni; Guitar, Bass, Keyboards, Composed by, Marc Ceccotti; Keyboards, Noël Damon. I was sent this as a promotional album back in 1985 with a kind little note from the artists. Sorry it took me so long to put the Christmas-related track in my podcast. This is great example of synth-pop from France in the 1980s. 04:22 01:13:52 27.   Bob Wehrman, John Bezjian and Dusty Wakeman, “Joy to the World” from Christmas Becomes Electric (1984 Tropical Records). Produced in L.A., a collection of pre-fab synthesizer classics. Not the same record of the same title as Douglas Leedy. 02:40 01:18:12 28.   Bob Wehrman, John Bezjian and Dusty Wakeman, “Ring Christmas Bells” from Christmas Becomes Electric (1984 Tropical Records). Produced in L.A., a collection of pre-fab synthesizer classics. Not the same record of the same title as Douglas Leedy. 01:46 01:20:50 29.   Romantic Synthesizer, “So This is Christmas” from Christmas Memories (1983 Dureco Benelux). French-Dutch album. Arranged, produced, synthesizers by Gerto Heupink, Robert Pot. We don't often hear an instrumental rendition of this Lennon and Ono X-mas tune. 03:22 01:22:34 30.   Swinging Buildings, “Praying For A Cheaper Christmas” from Chantons Noël - Ghosts Of Christmas Past (1981 Les Disques Du Crépuscule). From a compilation album of Christmas-related tunes. This group was once rumored to be New Order in disguise. But no, they were in fact The Bowling Balls in disguise. 03:07 01:25:54 31.   Bernie Krause, Philip Aaberg, “Feliz Navidad” from A Wild Christmas (1994 Etherean Music ). This delightful cassette is from Bernie Krause, known for his Moog explorations with Paul Beaver back in the day. All animal and ambient sounds recorded on location worldwide by Bernie Krause with the exception of the fish (courtesy of U.S. Navy). Animal samples, Bernie Krause and Phil Aaberg. Arrangements, new materials, all keyboards (Kurzweil 2000/Emulator III) Phil Aaberg. Percussion on Feliz Navidad performed by Ben Leinbach. 5:37 05:37 01:28:58 32.   The Original Cast: R2-D2, Anthony Daniels As C-3PO, “R2D2 We Wish You A Merry Christmas” from Christmas In The Stars: Star Wars Christmas Album (1980 RSO). Vocals, Arthur Boller, Donald Oriolo, Jr., Dori Greenberg, Ivy Alexenburg, Jake Yeston, Jessica Taylor, Marney Alexenburg, Ricky Haayen, Roddy McBrien, Russell Poses, Scot Randell, Stacy Greenberg; Keyboards, Derek Smith, Harold Wheeler, Pat Rebillot; Sound Effects (R2D2), Ben Burtt. The whole Star Wars crew seems to have a part in this holiday album. I wanted to highlight a track featuring the melodious electronic beeping of R2D2. 03:33 01:34:34 Opening background music: Sounds Of Broadcasting 1, “Christmas Logos” from Sounds Of Broadcasting #6088 (1975? William B. Tanner Company, Inc.). Broadcast library track produced for the holidays. Produced using a Moog Modular Synthesizer. Notice how the melody imitates a familiar tune without ever hitting the same notes. A copyright thing. Another name of this track might as well be, “It's Beginning to Sound A Lot Like Christmas.” Jean Jacques Perrey and Sy Mann, “Tijuana Christmas” from Switched on Santa (1970 Pickwick). USA. Moog Modular Synthesizer. Don Voegeli, “Chanukah” from Holiday & Seasonal Music (1977 EMI). USA. Produced at the Electrosonic Studio of the University of Wisconsin-Extension.   Opening and closing sequences voiced by Anne Benkovitz. Visual design by Anne Benkovitz. Additional opening, closing, and other incidental music by Thom Holmes. See my companion blog that I write for the Bob Moog Foundation. For additional notes, please see my blog, Noise and Notations. Original music by Thom Holmes can be found on iTunes and Bandcamp.  

Shannon McCallum, Vice President of Operations with Resorts World Las Vegas shares what it's like running the trio of hotels -- Las Vegas Hilton, Conrad Hotels & Resorts Las Vegas, and Crockfords -- at the casino resort. Plus, how the property continually evolves, the sharp rise of conventions, and a bit on leadership too.

Shannon McCallum, Vice President of Operations with Resorts World Las Vegas shares what it's like running the trio of hotels -- Las Vegas Hilton, Conrad Hotels & Resorts Las Vegas, and Crockfords -- at the casino resort. Plus, how the property continually evolves, the sharp rise of conventions, and a bit on leadership too.

Another black eye for the CIA, polar bear - polar where?, cannabis kills, Bill Cosby back in hot water, a naughty nana, and Martha Stewart gonna do what Martha Stewart gonna do. Subscribe to Tenderfoot+ for daily ad-free listening - https://tenderfoot.tv/plus/ Follow This Day in Crime on Social X: @tenderfootTV, @thisdayincrime_ IG: @tenderfoot.tv, @thisdayincrime Episode Sources: Former CIA software engineer sentenced to 40 years on espionage and child pornography charges, CBS News Keep an eye out for giant stuffed polar bear, police ask Canadians after bizarre heist, Yahoo! News Massive taxidermy polar bear stolen in bizarre Canadian heist, BBC Bill Cosby sued by woman for alleged 1986 rape in Elvis Suite of Las Vegas Hilton, Independent 6 killings in likely cannabis dispute spotlight violence and risk in California's illegal pot market, AP News Retired Middle School Employee, 79, Allegedly Sent Inappropriate Snapchat Messages to Minor, People Martha Stewart's Former Inmates Recall How She 'Smuggled Food' to Bake for Them in New Docuseries, People To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

During the 1970's, the Las Vegas Hilton featured some of the most modern amenities in town along with incredible showcase entertainers. The hotel looked poised for additional growth and success heading into the 1980's.But the deadliest arson in modern Nevada history temporarily derailed the steady expansion the Hilton had enjoyed, while putting a young hotel busboy in the national spotlight as the unlikely hero-turned suspect responsible for the blaze.Click here to learn more about story of the fire at the Las Vegas Hilton - including photos, newspaper articles, and more!To learn about other true crime tales from the darker side of Las Vegas history, visit Mayhem In The Desert.Follow Sin City Stories: Vegas True Crime on X (formerly Twitter) & FacebookFollow Mayhem In The Desert on X (formerly Twitter) & FacebookSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sin-city-stories/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Busboy Philip Cline was found responsible for 8 deaths in the fire he started at the Las Vegas Hilton in 1981. Months earlier the MGM Grand went up in flames which was blamed on a pastry case, but some believe Mr. Cline was involved.As told by: Tim Scott, Chuck Walters, Brandy Herrmann, and Thadd ScottWritten and produced by Thadd Scott Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's time to put a Milwaukee native on the podcast. Famous pianist, singer, and actor Liberace was born in West Allis, Wisconsin. His father was an immigrant from Italy and his Polish mother was born in Menasha, Wisconsin. During his heyday he was the highest paid entertainer in the world. He made his millions performing at concerts, recordings, television, movies, and endorsements. He was referred to as a one-man Disneyland due to his outlandish costumes. He told me a story about his clothes and the IRS. Liberace was a huge box office attraction into the 80s at the Las Vegas Hilton and Lake Tahoe, where he earned $300,000 a week. He told Johnny Carson: “I don't cry all the way to the bank any more – I bought the bank!” Remember when the Chordettes included him in their number one hit “Mr. Sandman.?”

  THE FIRST 50 YEARS More than 50 years ago, Lynn Royce Taylor and friend David Musselman formed a duet they named the Gospel Chords. From the start they were singing nearly every week.  A mere three years later they had become a quartet and were now nationally performing in churches, fairs, corporate events, TV and radio, and will record a total of 16 vinylLPs over the next 12 years..   The Chords continued for over twelve years. By now, Royce had three young boys and set his singing career aside to finished college and work in business and marketing and raise his young family.  One of the highlights in this time, was “Royce, Your Voice in the Morning” radio personality on WKTK 96.7 FM contemporary Christian radio station.          In 1991, the Vogues invited him to sing tenor. In the 60s the original four members charted 24 popular hit songs including, “You Are My Special Angel, Turn Around Look at Me, Five O'clock World, and, You're The One,” and were #3 behind the Beatles on the BillboardMusic Charts. Even now, he continues to sing this great oldies Rock 'n Roll in fun shows across America.    Royce moved to Nashville, TN and returned to Gospel Quartet music in 2002. Joining the Stamps Quartet, and Elvis' Imperials introduced him to the world of Elvis Presley. this amazing career has paired with the Colorado Symphony, Radio City Music Hall, and Historic Cathedrals in Europe and the UK, as well as 5 world tours with Big Screen Multimedia Show, “Elvis Presley in Concert” sharing the stage with the original cast of Elvis' Las Vegas Hilton show: TCB Band and orchestra. For another eight years, he toured Europe with the TCB Band; James Burton, Glen D. Hardin and Ronnie Tutt.    From his Nashville home, he continues to sing a variety of popular and gospel music and take the calling to share the living Word of God and message of love. His mandate is to entertain and inspire around the world. From Paris France to Paris Texas, Manchester England to Manchester Tennessee, Vienna Austria to Vienna Ohio, Royce Taylor is enjoying an Extraordinary / Ordinary Life.    Touring the United States and the Europe, either as a solo performer or tenor for top charting hit maker, The Vogues,  Royce has found the balance between singing popular Rock 'n Roll and continuing his Christian Music ministry. This is affirmed when a Pastor says, “Five O'clock World” was a favorite song or when someone from an oldies show tells him that the Gospel Music he's shared has touched and spoken into their life.    As tenor for the Vogues, Royce regularly performs with stars like, Frankie Avalon, Bill Medley, the Beach Boys, Gary Puckett, and other classic rock 'n roll heroes. You can also see him hanging out with Gospel Music legends at a Bill Gaither Homecoming. You may catch him doing a show at Wembly Arena in London England singing the songs of Elvis Presley. It's quite common to find him singing at a church, sharing the Gospel Music that pilots his life. In all of these situations, he is comfortable and accessible to all.   

There's no question that Las Vegas is the entertainment capital of the world, and all through the city's history, it's played host to some of the most legendary acts of all time. Some names come to mind instantly, like The Rat Pack...Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin & Sammy Davis Jr.  There's Mr. Las Vegas, Wayne Newton who's been headlining in Vegas since the mid-1960's.  And of course, there's the King Of Rock N' Roll, Elvis Presley who sold out a record 636 shows at the International Hotel (later, the Las Vegas Hilton). But one performer made his mark on Las Vegas before any of those people.  In fact, some would say he paved the way for not only past legends but the massive residencies that would come decades later. That performer is the one and only Liberace... My guest for this episode of the podcast is Claire White, the Director of Education at The Mob Museum in Downtown Las Vegas.  Before she joined the Mob Museum, Claire spent several years working at the now-closed Liberace Museum, also in Las Vegas, where she learned all about the long & storied career of "Mr. Showmanship". If you want to check out some of the highlights of Liberace's life, check these out: Liberace performing "Chopsticks" Liberace live with the London Philharmonic Orchestra Liberace's dual role as villains, "Chandell" and "Harry" on the classic TV series, Batman Liberace's appearance on The Muppet Show Liberace hosts on MTV in 1985 __________________________________________________________________________ Become a Jeff Does Vegas Insider today for only $5 USD/month & enjoy all kinds of cool perks like early access to new episodes, commercial-free versions of EVERY episode, invites to exclusive live streams & videos, insider-only virtual hangouts and even real-life in-person hangouts IN Las Vegas! Sign up NOW at patreon.com/jeffdoesvegas __________________________________________________________________________ Jeff Does Vegas is an official Vegas.com affiliate!  Help support the podcast & get exclusive deals by booking your hotel stays, shows, attractions, tours, clubs and even complete vacation packages (including air & hotel) with our special link!

Baz Luhrmann directed a new film, which was recently released on HBO Max, about Elvis Presley's life from childhood to riches, fame, and eventual demise. The film stars Austin Butler as Elvis and Tom Hanks as his devilish manager, Colonel Tom Parker. No Elvis story is complete without our city, as Elvis had a seven-year-long residency at the International Hotel (which later became the Las Vegas Hilton and is now the Westgate).  Co-hosts Vogue Robinson and Dayvid Figler talk with producer Layla Muhammad about Elvis' legacy in Las Vegas. Elvis was a superstar, a rock 'n' roll icon, who had impersonators on the Strip prior to his passing. We have Elvis-themed weddings, sell Elvis tchotchkes in our airport, and fake Elvis accompanies our mayor at parades… But are we honoring his legacy, or have we all turned him into a caricature? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we welcome Dean Z as Ultimate Elvis! When Dean was 3, the documentary "This Is Elvis" was being broadcast on television. He immediately cleared the coffee table, jumped on top of it and started trying to imitate Presley's every move. Not long after, Dean's mother made his first Elvis jump suit, and he was on his way. After performing in several shows of his own, Dean took off for the bright light city that would set his soul on fire, Las Vegas, at age 17. He relocated to the entertainment mecca to attain the goal of establishing himself as a well-known act. Throughout the next 12 years, Dean performed in Vegas, and has paid tribute to "The Memphis Flash" in Japan, Australia, Norway, Denmark, England, across Canada and the United States. Dean soon earned a spot with the World's Greatest Live Tribute Show, "Legends in Concert," then in 2007, moved to headlining the show in Branson, Missouri. In 2013, Dean decided it was time to go after the title of Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist. He and the 28 other semi-finalists competed for the top ten spots on August 14th with the Finals coming three days later. He brought the house down, and was soon presented with a championship belt, the title of Ultimate Elvis 2013 from EPE, a check for $20,000 and tens of thousands of new fans. The year 2014 was a banner year for Dean, who received the Heart Of The King Award in Las Vegas at the former Las Vegas Hilton, on the same stage the Elvis himself performed over 700 shows during the 1970's. Dean also had the pleasure of being a part of the national touring production Elvis Lives, a live musical highlighting Elvis' career that features world champions from the Ultimate Elvis® Tribute Artist ContestTM . As Dean's success as an entertainer and personality grew, so did his creativity. Dean combined his life, love, passion and influences to create a unique concert and show experience, with Broadway-worthy dance moves and spontaneous audience interaction called "The Dean Z Show." The show featured Dean's boundless energy and youthful exuberance as he accompanies the audience on an eclectic musical journey into the bygone eras of soul, rockabilly, rock 'n' roll, pop, and rhythm and blues. During the production, the award-winning and internationally acclaimed entertainer performed the music that inspired his passion for performance, including songs from Elvis Presley, The Beatles, Buddy Holly, Michael Jackson, Sam Cooke and so many others. Since its sold out premiere, “The Dean Z Show” has been mesmerizing audiences of all ages across the country, and will continue to do so. Dean will be presenting “Dean Z – The Ultimate Elvis” at the Clay Cooper Theatre. For tickets and information, call 417 -332-2529; or visit ClayCooperTheatre.com. Also visit Dean's website: DeanZ.com

Kristine W is pushing dance floors forward this Fall with her new single, “Can't Look Back”, the first release from her upcoming album.  Produced by James Hurr, one of the masters of UK House, the song is a lush, soulful club groove, made even more powerful with its message of rising up and appreciating the day.  It was inspired by the passing of Kristine's mother.   “Though she faced unbearable loss during her lifetime, my mother was a perpetual optimist,” Kristine explains.  “She never wallowed in pain from the past.  She chose to forge ahead, holding tightly to hope, faithful in her belief that tomorrow would be a brighter day.”  Kristine W's “Can't Look Back” is being distributed globally through The Orchard  and is available NOW. Kristine W wrote “Can't Look Back” with Mark Matson and Tony Moran, but is convinced that her mother helped in its creation, too.  “Mom's spirit is so much a part of the lyrics of this single. I really feel like she was holding the pen on this one.”She says the element that sets “Can't Look Back” apart from other tracks playing in clubs right now is that it is a real song with two verses, a chorus, a bridge and a B section.  “You don't hear many bridges in songs these days.  It gives the feeling that the song is carrying listeners on a healing journey.”Along with the James Hurr original, the “Can't Look Back” remix package includes an impressive list of some of today's top global producers.  Beyond Chicago provides fresh radio edits and JSquad brings a progressive NYC house vibe to the song.  The Orchard is also releasing three lyric videos to support the “Can't Look Back” release.  The first, featuring the James Hurr original, is available now.  Lyric videos for the Beyond Chicago and JSquad mixes of “Can't Look Back” will release in the next few weeks. Kristine W is a true dance music ICON.  After headlining her own show at the Las Vegas Hilton, winning several 'Las Vegas Entertainer of the Year' awards and being officially sanctioned as the entertainer who performed more live shows at the Las Vegas Hilton than any other performer in its history, including Elvis. The award led to June 28th being officially sanctioned Kristine W Day in the state of Nevada.She began recording pop, R&B and dance tracks in the nineties.  “Feel What You Want” was her first single to reach #1 on Billboard in 1994.  Since then, Kristine W has had a steady flow of chart toppers.  “Stars,” from her 2019 album, Issues Episode 1: Love and Lies was her 17th Billboard #1.  She now ties Mariah Carey for the sixth-most No. 1s since the chart's August 28, 1976, inception.I had so much fun recording this episode with you GURL!!! Welcome to the Hey Gurl family KW!!!!Kristine W. FB: @kristinew Kristine W Instagram: @kristinewmusicKristine W New Music: Tap HereStay up to date on all things KW at her website: https://www.kristinew.comBill Janisse Instagram: @billjanisseBill FB: @billjanisse Hey Gurl! Instagram: @heygurl.podcastHey Gurl! FB: @heygurlpodcast Hey Gurl! Tik Tok: @heygurlpodcastHey Gurl! Website: www.heygurlpodcast.com Hey Gurl! YouTube: Here

A New Star Trek: The ExperienceFor Trek fans in the late 90s and early 2000s, there was a chance to experience our favorite franchise in person. From 1998 to 2008, "Star Trek: The Experience" lived at the Las Vegas Hilton, allowing visitors to walk through a Trek "museum", visit shops, and have drinks in a recreation of Deep Space Nine's promenade, including chatting with Ferengi, Borg, and other characters. The two main "rides" were "Klingon Encounter" and "Borg Invasion 4-D", where you could visit the bridge of the Enterprise-D or avoid Borg assimilation near the Delta Quadrant. In the 2020s, no such place exists, outside of the recreation of the TOS sets in Ticonderoga, NY. What would a "Star Trek: The Experience" look like today? How would we include the 21st Century Trek series? How do you balance 20th Century "legacy" Trek attractions with current/new series? How many sets do you build? What's realistic with a venue's budget? The trio pitches their new attraction for Trek fans - let us know what you would include!

A New Star Trek: The Experience For Trek fans in the late 90s and early 2000s, there was a chance to experience our favorite franchise in person. From 1998 to 2008, "Star Trek: The Experience" lived at the Las Vegas Hilton, allowing visitors to walk through a Trek "museum", visit shops, and have drinks in a recreation of Deep Space Nine's promenade, including chatting with Ferengi, Borg, and other characters. The two main "rides" were "Klingon Encounter" and "Borg Invasion 4-D", where you could visit the bridge of the Enterprise-D or avoid Borg assimilation near the Delta Quadrant. In the 2020s, no such place exists, outside of the recreation of the TOS sets in Ticonderoga, NY. What would a "Star Trek: The Experience" look like today? How would we include the 21st Century Trek series? How do you balance 20th Century "legacy" Trek attractions with current/new series? How many sets do you build? What's realistic with a venue's budget? The trio pitches their new attraction for Trek fans - let us know what you would include!

Featuring Bonnie Taylor, Vice President of Strategy & Communications at Talent ResourcesBonnie is a marketing and communications veteran with comprehensive experience in food & beverage, hospitality and retail sectors. She started her career running marketing and PR for high profile nightclubs on the Las Vegas Strip, then moved to the agency side working with clients like Buca Di Beppo, Las Vegas Hilton, Thunder from Down Under and Topshop. Currently she is currently the Vice President of Strategy and Communications. In March of 2021, Bonnie spearheaded the creation of the communications division which is now the agency of record for brands such as Hemper, Payless, Ohza, Skinny Mixes, Vitacost, Aesthetics Biomedical and countless others.Episode quote:““I think the influencers and creators will continue to evolve and really dictate what people are doing, choosing, using. We've seen the rise of TikTok and we've seen it happen with Twitch. It's about solidifying platforms and growing audiences on them.””Visit the complete episode page to learn more. Or subscribe to the GRIN Gets Real podcast where you listen to podcasts.

You find weird things about Las Vegas once you're there for more than a long weekend. There aren't any bookstores anywhere near the strip. The entire place has a kind of druggy rhythm - taxi drivers and breakfast chefs in the morning, alcohol and smoke in the evening. It smells like bad cigars and mothballs and plastic and sunscreen. And it's a great place to set an apocalyptic rock song. In this episode we discuss: Writing impressionistic narratives through word collages Using instruments intentionally for the things they're uniquely good at (and not just putting a strummed acoustic behind everything) The Star Trek themed bar in the lobby of the Las Vegas Hilton

Welcome to another episode of ZorkCast, presented by TravelZork. Tune in to hear all about Resorts World Las Vegas, the first integrated resort built on the Las Vegas strip in over a decade. You'll hear all about its epic features, designed for you never to leave, with three hotels sitting within the resort and plenty of details built in to make you stay. We touch on dining options, talk about why Resorts World has everything you could need, and touch on the visitor and casino experience compared to other Vegas Resorts. We hope you join us today to hear all this and more.Bonus: Steve talks about how Diamond Queen in the UK differs from Diamond Queen in the USA. Want to contact us or share something?Email us at:tips@travelzork.comZorkFestCasino&Travel Loyalty (#Miles & #Points) Event+ Podcaster Potluck

This week we welcome, The Ultimate Elvis, Dean Z! When Dean was 3, the documentary "This Is Elvis" was being broadcast on television. He immediately cleared the coffee table, jumped on top of it and started trying to imitate Presley's every move. Not long after, Dean's mother made his first Elvis jump suit, and he was on his way. After performing in several shows of his own, Dean took off for the bright light city that would set his soul on fire, Las Vegas, at age 17. He relocated to the entertainment mecca to attain the goal of establishing himself as a well-known act. Throughout the next 12 years, Dean performed in Vegas, and has paid tribute to "The Memphis Flash" in Japan, Australia, Norway, Denmark, England, across Canada and the United States. Dean soon earned a spot with the World's Greatest Live Tribute Show, "Legends in Concert," then in 2007, moved to headlining the show in Branson, Missouri. In 2013, Dean decided it was time to go after the title of Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist. He and the 28 other semi-finalists competed for the top ten spots on August 14th with the Finals coming three days later. He brought the house down, and was soon presented with a championship belt, the title of Ultimate Elvis 2013 from EPE, a check for $20,000 and tens of thousands of new fans. The year 2014 was a banner year for Dean, who received the Heart Of The King Award in Las Vegas at the former Las Vegas Hilton, on the same stage the Elvis himself performed over 700 shows during the 1970's. Dean also had the pleasure of being a part of the national touring production Elvis Lives, a live musical highlighting Elvis' career that features world champions from the Ultimate Elvis® Tribute Artist ContestTM . As Dean's success as an entertainer and personality grew, so did his creativity. Dean combined his life, love, passion and influences to create a unique concert and show experience, with Broadway-worthy dance moves and spontaneous audience interaction called "The Dean Z Show." The show featured Dean's boundless energy and youthful exuberance as he accompanies the audience on an eclectic musical journey into the bygone eras of soul, rockabilly, rock 'n' roll, pop, and rhythm and blues. During the production, the award-winning and internationally acclaimed entertainer performed the music that inspired his passion for performance, including songs from Elvis Presley, The Beatles, Buddy Holly, Michael Jackson, Sam Cooke and so many others. Since its sold out premiere, “The Dean Z Show” has been mesmerizing audiences of all ages across the country, and will continue to do so. Dean will be presenting “Dean Z – The Ultimate Elvis” at the Clay Cooper Theatre. For tickets and information, call 417 -332-2529; or visit ClayCooperTheatre.com. Also visit Dean's website: DeanZ.com

By 1973 Elvis had definitely not left the building.  In fact, January 1973 would be the month that Elvis Presley would broadcast a concert live via satellite to 38 countries.  The concert would air in the United States on NBC in April 1973, and would be the basis for the album we are featuring - Aloha From Hawaii via Satellite, the four-month delay being a result of a conflict with Super Bowl VII (which Miami Dolphin fans will recall as the culmination of Miami's undefeated season).Colonel Tom Parker, Elvis's manager, got the idea of a live satellite broadcast from Richard Nixon's 1972 visit to China.  There is also speculation that Parker took this step in lieu of an international tour to avoid revealing his status as an illegal immigrant in the United States (Parker was Dutch).  The concert was scheduled at the conclusion of the fifty-nine show engagement at the Las Vegas Hilton.The special was produced by Marty Pasetta, who had produced television specials for others like Perry Como, Glen Campbell, and multiple specials from Hawaii for Don Ho.  Pasetta was concerned after seeing what he considered a lackluster live Elvis show in Long Island.  Despite a dismissive stance from Colonel Parker, Pasetta took his ideas directly to Presley.  He wanted a lower stage with a runway, allowing better audience participation.  He wanted mirrors to frame the stage and neon lights to read "Elvis" in the language of all the countries to which the concert was broadcast.  Finally, and most controversially, he wanted Elvis to lose weight for the show.  Presley was impressed with his frankness, and took up his ideas, even embarking on an exercise routine at Graceland.  Aloha From Hawaii via Satellite would bookend the comeback era for Elvis which was started with his 1968 television special.  Elvis would encounter difficulties in his family life, health, and prescription drug use that would eventually result in his untimely death in 1977. Also Sprach Zarathustra/See See RiderThe Ricard Strauss tone poem made famous in "2001: A Space Odyssey" starts off the concert.  The intro leads into the blues standard "See See Rider" first performed by Gertrude "Ma" Rainey in the 1920's, and covered by many performers including Chuck Willis, Mitch Ryder & the Detroit Wheels, and the Animals.Burning LoveDennis Linde wrote this song for Elvis in 1972, and it was a big hit, rising to number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100.  The track would be the last Elvis song to reach the 1op 10 in the U.S.My WayThis song is a cover originally performed by Frank Sinatra in 1969.  The lyrics are from Paul Anka.  Although it remains closely associated with Sinatra, it would also become a staple of Elvis performances in the 70's, and would hit number 22 on the Billboard Hot 100 shortly after Presley's death.American TrilogyCountry composer Mick Newbury wrote this medley, and it would be popularized by Presley as the showstopper for many of his concerts.  The medley includes the 19th century southern song, “Dixie,” the marching hymn of the Union army, “The Battle Hymn of the Republic,” and the African American spiritual “All My Trials.”  ENTERTAINMENT TRACK:Theme from the television series “Bonanza"The final episode of this long-running Western TV series aired in this month. STAFF PICKS:Papa Was a Rollin' Stone by the TemptationsBruce's staff pick is a funky and long song, with the album version of the song running 11 minutes and 46 seconds.  Originally released by The Undisputed Truth, the Temptations would take this song to number 1, and would win 3 Grammy awards.  “Papa was a rollin' stone.  Wherever he laid his hat was his home, and when he died, all he left us was alone.” You Turn Me On I'm a Radio  by Joni MitchellRob heads into the folk genre with singer/songwriter Joni Mitchell and this single from her fifth studio album.  David Crosby, Graham Nash, and Neil Young all participated in the recording session for this song, but only Nash's harmonica work made it to the final cut.  This was Mitchell's first top 40 hit in the United States. Dixie Chicken by Little FeatWayne's Southern Rock staff pick was actually recorded by a Los Angeles band.  Bonnie Raitt sings backing vocals on this song.  The story is about a guy who marries a girl in a drunken haze, only to be left shortly thereafter.Living In the Past by Jethro TullBrian's pick is a 5/4 metered song by rock flutist Ian Anderson.  This is the highest charting track from Jethro Tull.  It was a rejection of the happy tone that was fashionable in the post-Beatles music of the time.  Despite its success, Anderson did not like it.   FINISHING TRACK:I Can't Help Falling in Love With You by Elvis PresleyElvis closed out his concert with this song, and we're closing out this week's podcast the same way..

Have you even been to Las Vegas?  It can be an overwhelming experience, especially on your first visit.  It is a city with an encapsulating environment of lavish sin, which it provides to everyone from your typical bachelor or bachelorette parties, to the worlds most wealthy individuals. Today on The Secret Sits I am going to cover my Top 10 Las Vegas true crime cases.Don't forget to leave us a Rating and Review on Apple Podcast.Support the showhttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheSecretSitsSend show suggestions to:TheSecretSitsPodcast@gmail.comFollow us on our social media at:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwnfvpNBYTo9BP1sVuFsfGQTheSecretSitsPodcast (@secretsitspod) / Twitterhttps://www.instagram.com/thesecretsitspodcast/https://www.facebook.com/TheSecretSitsPodcasthttps://www.tiktok.com/@thesecretsitspodcast?lang=enYou can find our podcast on:Apple PodcastsStitcherSpotifyBuzzsprout.comGoogle PodcastsAmazon MusiciHeart RadioPandoraPodcast AddictPodchaser Pocket CastsDeezerListen NotesPlayer FMPodcast IndexOvercastCastroCastboxPodfriendSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheSecretSits)#LasVegas #Nevada #CircusCircus #Casino #Robbery #JessicaWilliams #DUI #TedBinion #BennyBinion #Kidnapping #BikerBandit #Bellagio #GeorgeJayVandermark #LasVegasHilton #Fire #OJSimpson #Memorabilia #SteveWynn #KevynWynn #TupacShakur #BruceSeldon #MikeTyson #TrayLane #MGMGrand Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheSecretSits)

Have you even been to Las Vegas?  It can be an overwhelming experience, especially on your first visit.  It is a city with an encapsulating environment of lavish sin, which it provides to everyone from your typical bachelor or bachelorette parties, to the worlds most wealthy individuals. Today on The Secret Sits I am going to cover my Top 10 Las Vegas true crime cases.Don't forget to leave us a Rating and Review on Apple Podcast.Support the showhttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheSecretSitsSend show suggestions to:TheSecretSitsPodcast@gmail.comFollow us on our social media at:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwnfvpNBYTo9BP1sVuFsfGQTheSecretSitsPodcast (@secretsitspod) / Twitterhttps://www.instagram.com/thesecretsitspodcast/https://www.facebook.com/TheSecretSitsPodcasthttps://www.tiktok.com/@thesecretsitspodcast?lang=enYou can find our podcast on:Apple PodcastsStitcherSpotifyBuzzsprout.comGoogle PodcastsAmazon MusiciHeart RadioPandoraPodcast AddictPodchaser Pocket CastsDeezerListen NotesPlayer FMPodcast IndexOvercastCastroCastboxPodfriendSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheSecretSits)#LasVegas #Nevada #CircusCircus #Casino #Robbery #JessicaWilliams #DUI #TedBinion #BennyBinion #Kidnapping #BikerBandit #Bellagio #GeorgeJayVandermark #LasVegasHilton #Fire #OJSimpson #Memorabilia #SteveWynn #KevynWynn #TupacShakur #BruceSeldon #MikeTyson #TrayLane #MGMGrand Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheSecretSits)

Paki & Chris invite the owner of Massage Envy, Marissa Hawkins, to join the CIRCLE for Episode 69.Click the LINK in BIO to watch the full Episode at TheVegasCircle.com Also avail on all podcast audio outlets.Marissa Hawkins is the owner of seven Massage Envy locations in the Las Vegas and Henderson, Nevada region. She opened the first Vegas Massage Envy in 2005 alongside her husband of 30 years, Mario Hawkins. As an owner of multiple Massage Envy locations, Marissa is in the business of making individuals  feel good. But, through her charitable work  in the community she has been helping thousands of Las Vegans feel great. In October, the teams at Massage Envy donated over 1,200 massage and facial services (equivalent to $140,000) to the Philippine Nurses Association of Nevada in the appreciation of their hard work on the frontlines of the pandemic.  In February, Massage Envy and partners led a book drive that raised 4,000 books for 1st to 3rd graders to be able to take home for summer reading. In May, one healthcare hero from each of the 14 valley hospitals received a health and wellness package provided through the partnership of Orange Theory, Mama Bird, Las Vegas Hilton, Reflection Bay and Massage Envy.  To date, Marissa & her husband and the local Vegas Massage Envy team have donated over 200 new blankets and raised over $150,000 in spa services to give to our local US Vets organization. Thank You, Marissa, for helping to make our community a better place. Thank You, Marissa, for helping to make our community a better place!#vegascirclepodcast #podcast #vegaspodcast #lasvegaspodcast #business #culture #society #vegas #lasvegas #massageenvy #healthcareheroes #massage #selfcare #facials #bossbabes #filipinos #pinay #bosslady #womeninbusiness

Each week thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news show at YouTube.com/milestomemories. Now we bring you the MtM Vegas podcast where we can spend a little more time sharing our best Vegas info, tips, reviews and stories plus talk to some of the most interesting people in Vegas.  Episode Description In this first episode of the MtM Vegas podcast we DEEP dive into the brand new Resorts World Las Vegas. This $4.3 billion mega resort is the most expensive ever built on the Las Vegas Strip. We stayed and played there and bring you all of the info you need to know about Resorts World. Episode Guide 00:27 Intro to MtM Vegas 02:27 Resorts World Las Vegas first impressions 07:08 Resorts World cost and background 11:50 Resorts World staffing and restaurants 20:08 Resorts World Las Vegas hotel experience 28:20 Las Vegas Hilton at Resorts World 37:00 Conrad Las Vegas review and info 42:07 How does Resorts World compare to Wynn and others? 48:10 Resorts World's casino and cashless gaming 54:51 Resorts World GrubHub Room Service 01:01:11 Biggest Wins & Losses of Resorts World Las Vegas Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at podcast@milestomemories.com.  You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or by searching "MtM Vegas" in your favorite podcast app.

This week we welcome Dean Z as Elvis! When Dean was 3, the documentary "This Is Elvis" was being broadcast on television. He immediately cleared the coffee table, jumped on top of it and started trying to imitate Presley’s every move. Not long after, Dean's mother made his first Elvis jump suit, and he was on his way. After performing in several shows of his own, Dean took off for the bright light city that would set his soul on fire, Las Vegas, at age 17. He relocated to the entertainment mecca to attain the goal of establishing himself as a well-known act. Throughout the next 12 years, Dean performed in Vegas, and has paid tribute to "The Memphis Flash" in Japan, Australia, Norway, Denmark, England, across Canada and the United States. Dean soon earned a spot with the World's Greatest Live Tribute Show, "Legends in Concert," then in 2007, moved to headlining the show in Branson, Missouri. In 2013, Dean decided it was time to go after the title of Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist. He and the 28 other semi-finalists competed for the top ten spots on August 14th with the Finals coming three days later. He brought the house down, and was soon presented with a championship belt, the title of Ultimate Elvis 2013 from EPE, a check for $20,000 and tens of thousands of new fans. The year 2014 was a banner year for Dean, who received the Heart Of The King Award in Las Vegas at the former Las Vegas Hilton, on the same stage the Elvis himself performed over 700 shows during the 1970’s. Dean also had the pleasure of being a part of the national touring production Elvis Lives, a live musical highlighting Elvis’ career that features world champions from the Ultimate Elvis® Tribute Artist ContestTM . As Dean's success as an entertainer and personality grew, so did his creativity. Dean combined his life, love, passion and influences to create a unique concert and show experience, with Broadway-worthy dance moves and spontaneous audience interaction called "The Dean Z Show." The show featured Dean's boundless energy and youthful exuberance as he accompanies the audience on an eclectic musical journey into the bygone eras of soul, rockabilly, rock 'n' roll, pop, and rhythm and blues. During the production, the award-winning and internationally acclaimed entertainer performed the music that inspired his passion for performance, including songs from Elvis Presley, The Beatles, Buddy Holly, Michael Jackson, Sam Cooke and so many others. Since its sold out premiere, “The Dean Z Show” has been mesmerizing audiences of all ages across the country, and will continue to do so. Dean will be presenting “Dean Z – The Ultimate Elvis” at the Clay Cooper Theatre. For tickets and information, call 417 -332-2529; or visit ClayCooperTheatre.com. Also visit Dean’s website: DeanZ.com

On This episode of The Fighter's Voice, Richard Ortiz, co-host Cole "Apache Kid" Escovedo interview Lee Samuel's of Top Rank. Top Rank promoter "Bob Arum" hired Samuels in 1983 to handle east coast publicity for his burgeoning ESPN boxing series. Four years later he handled publicity for Marvelous Marvin Hagler for his bout with Sugar Ray Leonard. Samuels left Top Rank from 1993-96 to work at the Las Vegas Hilton sport book but returned to work De La Hoya vs. Chavez I and was publicist there until 2017. In over three decades in the sport, he has earned a reputation for accuracy, promptness and willingness to assist. Samuels is a master at scheduling press conferences, conference calls and other related publicity events, as well as routinely producing insightful press kits packed with pertinent information. All This and more, On The Fighter's Voice! The Fighter's Voice Host - Richard Ortiz Co-Host - Cole Escovedo Guest - Lee Samuels Location - Fresno, CA Visit The Fighter's Voice on our web based platforms! www.TheFightersVoice.com email management: TheFightersVoice@Gmail.com Like Us on Facebook: @TheFightersVoice Instagram: @TheFightersVoice YouTube: @The Fighter's Voice Twitter: @fightersvoice_ #leesamuels #toprankboxing #thefightersvoice This episode was edited for broadcast, to hear the un-cut version of this interview, visit The Fighter's Voice on YouTube! TFV-LEE SAMUELS INTERVIEW --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thefightersvoice/message

This week we welcome The Class of ’57 with The Statler Brothers Revisited along with Dean Z as The Ultimate Elvis.The Class of ’57 at Jerry Presley’s God and Country Theatre.The "Class of '57" presents the Statler Brothers Revisited. This quartet and their band reproduce the smooth four- part harmony that made the Statler Brothers an American institution Their singing is modeled on the tradition of Gospel Quartet singing, but with songs related to their country roots. Enjoy great songs like Elizabeth, Flowers On The Wall, Do you Remember These, I'll go To My Grave Loving You, Class Of '57, Whatever Happened To Randolph Scott, More Than A Name On A Wall. Join "The Class of '57" in a short segment during their show when they pay tribute to Lester "Roadhog" Moran and his backup band, the Cadillac Cowboys. They were the legitimate talents of the legendary Statler Brothers as they comically spoof their roots in country music. For more information or tickets, call their Box Office at: 417-334-6806, or visit GodAndCountryTheatre.com. Dean Z, The Ultimate Elvis at The Clay Cooper Theatre.When Dean was 3, the documentary "This Is Elvis" was being broadcast on television. He immediately cleared the coffee table, jumped on top of it and started trying to imitate Presley’s every move. Not long after, Dean's mother made his first Elvis jump suit, and he was on his way. After performing in several shows of his own, Dean took off for the bright light city that would set his soul on fire, Las Vegas, at age 17. He relocated to the entertainment mecca to attain the goal of establishing himself as a well-known act. Throughout the next 12 years, Dean performed in Vegas, and has paid tribute to "The Memphis Flash" in Japan, Australia, Norway, Denmark, England, across Canada and the United States. Dean soon earned a spot with the World's Greatest Live Tribute Show, "Legends in Concert," then in 2007, moved to headlining the show in Branson, Missouri. In 2013, Dean decided it was time to go after the title of Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist. He and the 28 other semi-finalists competed for the top ten spots on August 14th with the Finals coming three days later. He brought the house down, and was soon presented with a championship belt, the title of Ultimate Elvis 2013 from EPE, a check for $20,000 and tens of thousands of new fans. The year 2014 was a banner year for Dean, who received the Heart Of The King Award in Las Vegas at the former Las Vegas Hilton, on the same stage the Elvis himself performed over 700 shows during the 1970’s. Dean also had the pleasure of being a part of the national touring production Elvis Lives, a live musical highlighting Elvis’ career that features world champions from the Ultimate Elvis® Tribute Artist ContestTM . As Dean's success as an entertainer and personality grew, so did his creativity. Dean combined his life, love, passion and influences to create a unique concert and show experience, with Broadway-worthy dance moves and spontaneous audience interaction called "The Dean Z Show." The show featured Dean's boundless energy and youthful exuberance as he accompanies the audience on an eclectic musical journey into the bygone eras of soul, rockabilly, rock 'n' roll, pop, and rhythm and blues. During the production, the award-winning and internationally acclaimed entertainer performed the music that inspired his passion for performance, including songs from Elvis Presley, The Beatles, Buddy Holly, Michael Jackson, Sam Cooke and so many others. Since its sold out premiere, “The Dean Z Show” has been mesmerizing audiences of all ages across the country, and will continue to do so. Dean will be performing in Branson September 4 – October 30. 2020 at the Clay Cooper Theatre. He will be presenting “Dean Z – The Ultimate Elvis”. For tickets and information, call 417-332-2529; or visit ClayCooperTheatre.com. Also visit Dean’s website: DeanZ.com

Our guests this week are the two singers at Rose. Rabbit. Lie. supper club at the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, Skye Dee Miles, and Savannah Lynx. Miles has been a Vegas favorite for more than a decade, arriving to co-star in “Menopause The Musical” at Las Vegas Hilton and also performing for years at the Tropicana Lounge and 1923 Bourbon & Burlesque. Lynx joined Rose. Rabbit. Lie. last year and has been featured in Fantasy at Lu

My guest this week is Earl Turner, a 30-year entertainer in Las Vegas who known as one of the top live performers in the business. Turner has headlined at such hotel-casinos as the Dunes, Rio, Las Vegas Hilton, Westgat, Aladdin, South Point, Suncoast and the Smith Center. He is heading up “Heart And Soul” on May 23, a benefit for the youth theater company Broadway in The Hood, which you can learn more about at www.broadwayinthehood.org. The online show will run live from 5-8 p.m. Pacific on Earl Turner Facebook fan page and the Broadway In The Hood Instagram.

The Big Opening; (1:59) Rick and I break down the Florida Derby, (5:48) Stadium Twitter Game (12:07) Jeremiah is our Laughlin VIP (12:15) Nick is Hulk Hogan and the best customer of Mark Cuban and Friends (19:33) The LVH Story of the Found Ticket (22:39) "When the puke starts, they all take off" (29:44) Frank Martin is a National Treasure (35:27) The Required Univ. of Arizona Story (41:14) "I don't know why urinal guy was at Planet Hollywood" (43:45) Our plan next year, 8 of us share 1 wristband (45:14) Dibs Boyhood Hero: Jim Edmonds (51:59) We try to cash the 4 team parlay ticket, it does not cash

Our guest this week is Lorena Peril, the star of and lead singer in “Fantasy” at Luxor. Peril has been in the show for about seven years, off and on. She has worked in Las Vegas since the early 2000s, including stints at the lounge at Planet Hollywood, Shimmer Cabaret at the Las Vegas Hilton and American Superstars at the Strat. She’s also a singer for Terry Bradshaw’s show at the Luxor. Peril talks of growing up in San Francisco, her time performing on cruise ships and how she became a star on the Strip.

You don't want to miss this amazing episode as the Treksperts sit down with LUC MAYRAND, the Creative Director and Lead Designer for STAR TREK: THE EXPERIENCE at the Las Vegas Hilton. Luc, currently VP, Portfolio Creative Engineering for Walt Disney Imagineering, reflects on his time at Landmark Entertainment envisioning and building Star Trek: The Experience. Joining him is returning guest ROBERT MEYER BURNETT who helped create and edit the montages and videos that were an integral part of the STAR TREK: THE HISTORY OF THE FUTURE exhibit. If you're a fan of theme parks, Star Trek or just dreams becoming reality, join us for this fantastic episode of INGLORIOUS TREKSPERTS in which happened in Vegas, doesn't stay in Vegas. It's an incredible look inside an undocumented part of TREK history. #StarTrek #DS9 #VOY #ENT #LLAP. Follow us on social media at: Twitter: @inglorioustrek Instagagram: @inglorioustrekspets.com Facebook: facebook.com/inglorioustrek Web: inglorioustreksperts.com And if you're a STAR TREK fan, don't miss an all-new episode of the hit sci-fi series, PANDORA, on the CW this Tuesday at 8 PM or anytime on the CW app.

You don't want to miss this amazing episode as the Treksperts sit down with LUC MAYRAND, the Creative Director and Lead Designer for STAR TREK: THE EXPERIENCE at the Las Vegas Hilton. Luc, currently VP, Portfolio Creative Engineering for Walt Disney Imagineering, reflects on his time at Landmark Entertainment envisioning and building Star Trek: The Experience. Joining him is returning guest ROBERT MEYER BURNETT who helped create and edit the montages and videos that were an integral part of the STAR TREK: THE HISTORY OF THE FUTURE exhibit. If you're a fan of theme parks, Star Trek or just dreams becoming reality, join us for this fantastic episode of INGLORIOUS TREKSPERTS in which happened in Vegas, doesn't stay in Vegas. It's an incredible look inside an undocumented part of TREK history. #StarTrek #DS9 #VOY #ENT #LLAP. Follow us on social media at: Twitter: @inglorioustrek Instagagram: @inglorioustrekspets.com Facebook: facebook.com/inglorioustrek Web: inglorioustreksperts.com And if you're a STAR TREK fan, don't miss an all-new episode of the hit sci-fi series, PANDORA, on the CW this Tuesday at 8 PM or anytime on the CW app.

Star Trek has inspired seven television series, with another few on the way, thirteen movies, and, of course, multiple attractions throughout the years. Let’s start in Hollywood, at Universal Studios. In 1975, Universal opened the Screen Test Theatre to show off their hit television shows and allow audiences to be part of the action. In 1988, this theater received a seven million dollar upgrade and became the Star Trek Adventure. Similar to iterations that came before it, the Star Trek Adventure allowed members of the audience to play a role in their own Star Trek adventure. Featuring highly detailed sets and costumes, this attraction replicated the movie era of the original series. Guests would partake in a conflict with the series long-time baddies, the Klingons, which would all be recorded on a keepsake VHS, available for purchase, of course. The Star Trek Adventure would later be added to Universal Studios Florida as well, as part of the Screen Test Home Video Adventures from 1991 to 1994, but this version was far less detailed. Perhaps the greatest Star Trek attraction of them all was the 70 million dollar permanent (or not so permanent) Star Trek: The Experience in Las Vegas, NV. Housed at the former Las Vegas Hilton, The Experience was the mecca of Star Trek attractions. Originally envisioned as a full scale replica of the refitted Enterprise NCC-1701, the attraction eventually opened as a combination museum/ride experience. Opened on January 3rd, 1998, Guests first encountered the History of the Future, a museum featuring props from the series and films to that date. They then found themselves, through means of an ingenious transporter effect, aboard the USS Enterprise-D. Guests were plunged into a time-travel story where they would visit sets from the Next Generation starship and eventually board a shuttle to save the very existence of Captain Jean-Luc Picard. Upon exiting the ride, Guests could then explore the environs of space station Deep Space Nine from the series of the same name. In 2004, the Borg Invasion 4D attraction was added to The Experience, this time centered around an encounter with Star Trek's most infamous villains, and set in the Star Trek: Voyager timeframe. Like the Klingon Encounter before it, Borg Invasion 4D featured actual cast members from the Star Trek series. Unfortunately, Star Trek: The Experience was not long lived. Due to declining attendance, the attraction closed on September 1st, 2008, after only ten years of operation. Interestingly, another home to the Borg Invasion 4D attraction, Space Park Bremen in Germany, also closed rather prematurely, leaving no active iterations of the ride. Since the closing of the Experience, multiple touring exhibitions have been developed to continue bringing the sets and props of the beloved franchise to it’s fiercely loyal fanbase. Venues such as the Kennedy Space Center, the Henry Ford, the Museum of POP Culture in Seattle have all hosted these encounters. Star Trek has even made the jump back into theme park territory, with the opening of the Star Trek: Operation Enterprise roller coaster at Movie Park Germany. Again themed to Star Trek: The Next Generation, this coaster features a heavily themed queue and ride experience, including a visit, once again, to the bridge of the Enterprise-D. Surely more experiences shall arise for this classic franchise. Concept art has been seen of new developments for theme parks worldwide, and rumors still pop up every once in a while for large scale installations at major players like Universal Studios. With new shows under development and a long history of inspiring scientists and explorers, the Star Trek legacy is far from over, and is sure to “live long and prosper”.

A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away there was a Star Trek attraction at the Las Vegas Hilton. It featured two rides, Quark's Bar, a Museum of the Future, a gift shop, and, shockingly, none of us ever went to it.More Star Trek attractions next week on The Second Gate!Patreon.com/podcasttheride

Very few people represent as much to an important segment of the market as Tim Brennan represents to the Las Vegas Lighting / Visual market. Working his way up thru the ranks from a very young age in his family's lighting business, Cinema Services, to one of the most recognized Sales Exec's in Lighting and Video today while working with PRG, Tim is nothing short of a character. Today, Tim talks about the Lighting / Visual business in Vegas, some of the evolution in the Lighting space, a few companies, some great stories (including standing on the stage with Elvis at the Las Vegas Hilton) and some excellent sales and business lessons for people coming up through the entertainment gear business. Tim, in the words of another Vegas crooner, has definitely done it "His way". --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/geezersofgear/message

Interview with Scott Wexler We discuss his involvement in sci-fi/fantasy fandom, in Louisiana and the various conventions he has founded, including Crescent City Con which ran for twenty years, as well as putting on the 1986 Worldcon in New Orleans LA. Aside from his conventions Scott also was directly responsible for the fiber optic lighting that illuminated the various panel displays, and 3D models for the iconic "Star Trek The Experience" which was a themed attraction which opened in January 1998 at the Las Vegas Hilton in Paradise, Nevada. Scott also talks about his gateway into sci-fi, his friendship with George RR Martin of "Game Of Thrones" fame, and the founding of the New Orleans Science Fiction & Fantasy Festival.

Welcome to PodKats, this is Kats, John Katsilometes of the Las Vegas Review-Journal. I am on page 3A, every day and online all the time.   We chat with Frankie Moreno, the Las Vegas showman who created the show’s theme song and who has headlined Carnegie Hall in October. Moreno has released a string of albums and is looking forward to mixing performing-arts center shows with his Vegas dates in 2019. Rock legend Carlos Santana tells of his musical and spiritual influences (ranging from John Lennon, John Coltrane and Jimi Hendrix), and recalls performing onstage with Eric Clapton as he returns to House of Blues at Mandalay Bay. Iconic producer Jeff Kutash reveals his inspiration for “A Mob Story” at Mandalay Bay; Kutash produced the great water show “Splash” at Riviera, and his history in Vegas dates to opening for Elvis Presley at the Las Vegas Hilton.

Our special guest this episode is Greg Wing. Greg serves as Professor of Trumpet at Morehead State University, holds a Master of Music degree in Trumpet Performance from the School of Music at Indiana University and a Bachelor of Music Education degree from Morehead State University. He performs with the Horizon Brass Quintet and Faculty Jazz Septet. In addition, Professor Wing has served as an Assistant Instructor of Trumpet at Indiana University under Professor William Adam and an Instructor of Trumpet for the Nevada School of the Arts in Las Vegas, Nevada. Classical performances are numerous and include engagements with Andrea Bocelli, Luciano Pavarotti, the Las Vegas Philharmonic Orchestra, the Nevada Wind Ensemble, the Lexington Brass Band and the Lexington Philharmonic. Professor Wing is a member of the DiMartino/Osland Jazz Orchestra, "DOJO". He has been a studio musician for Westwind Musical Productions of Upland, California since 1988 and has recorded numerous commercial productions and convention soundtracks including both the 2001, 2002 and 2003 National Homebuilders Association shows featuring Lee Greenwood and Winter Olympic themes. Professor Wing is recognized as one of the nations leading trumpet artists having served as Lead Trumpet with the Buddy Rich Big Band, Paul Anka, and four years with Tom Jones. In addition, he has played Lead Trumpet for the Caesar's Palace, Las Vegas Hilton, Flamingo Hilton, and Stardust Hotels' house orchestras. Professor Wing has played for virtually every major entertainer in the world including Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis, Jr., Johnny Mathis, Tony Bennett, and Natalie Cole. Professor Wing has also had a long association with the Conn-Selmer Corporation as an Artist/Clinician for Vincent Bach Trumpets. The show notes for this episode can be found at www.bobreeves.com/55.

Jay Kornegay is the guy in charge of setting the line at Westgate Las Vegas (formerly the Las Vegas Hilton). He talks about what goes into setting each weeks lines and prop bets.

  Tribbles and Trilobites Episode 0303 PART 2 - Star Trek or Star Wars - The story, evidence, and madness. Robert Meyer Burnett, Russell Bates, Dr. George Gonzalez, Johan Albrechtsen, James Cole, Steve Wise plus more.   Featuring:  Robert Meyer Burnett, Russell Bates, Dr. George Gonzalez, Johan Albrechtsen, James Cole, Steve Wise plus more. Co-Hosts - Troy Bernier and Leslie Owen   This audio is a continuation from the prior episode.     ============================= Robert Meyer BurnettBurnett directed Free Enterprise and the short film, The Sacred Fire. He has also edited over 10 feature films and worked as a Star Trek consultant for Viacom Interactive and Paramount Parks' Star Trek: The Experience located at the Las Vegas Hilton. Working for NBC, Burnett wrote, edited, produced, or directed over 100 promotional clips for the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia, and the 2000/2001 NBC lineup. IMDBRussell Bates, The only Star Trek episode to receive an Emmy.  Mr. Bates who is known for Star Trek the Animated Series episode, "How Sharper Than a Serpent's Tooth", where the Enterprise Crew runs into a being which once visited Earth, and influenced the Mayan Culture.  Mr. Bates is also known for the TV series, Isis and movie Porky's II.  He is a Native American and comes from the Kiowa tribe.George Gonzalez, University of Miami Professor and Author, "The Absolute and Star Trek"https://www.amazon.com/George-A.-Gonzalez/e/B001HCZH80/George A. Gonzalez is Professor of Political Science at the University Miami. His publications focus on political theory and popular culture, as well as on U.S. environmental, energy, and global warming policies.Johan Albrechtsen is a seasoned professional editor and journalist.  He works for with Moovy.dk and is a studying film science at Copenhagen University.  Johan has had the amazing opportunity to interview many of the cast from both franchises.James Cole is a writer and artist who worked in the entertainment industry, including ten years at Walt Disney Imagineering. He has been published in 'Sci-Fi Universe, Video Watchdog, Newsweek, Cinefantastique, and The New York Times, and he contributed essays to books about author Stephen King. He wrote the award-winning short film The Night Before in 2003. He currently lives on Cape Cod where he writes a film column for weekly paper The Cape Cod Chronicle."Steve Wise is the Program Director for Pensacon Feb 23-25th, in Pensacola, Florida.  Steve is also a screenwriter and filmmaker.  He is a judge at the Miami International Science Fiction Film Festival.  Steve also runs the Pensacon Short Film Festival.  

This week, Ira spoke with Dominic Parisi. Dominic Parisi, author of “My Vegas Life,” was, for more than 30 years, the Director of Specialty Restaurants, Room Service, and Hospitality at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino (previously the Las Vegas Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas Hilton and the International). His book, which encompasses what […]

Kenny James is one of the most sought after entertainers around the globe. He debuted at the world famous Apollo Theater in New York at the age of nine, and began his professional career during his senior year in high school performing in his hometown of Waterbury, Connecticut. After moving to Los Angeles in the 80’s Kenny was hired as the lead singer of the group The Hues Corporation known for their #1 smash hit “Rock The Boat. He toured extensively with the group throughout the world. As a solo performer Kenny has performed on television shows including The Gong Show, The Arsenio Hall Show, The Rick Dees Show, You Write The Songs and The Merv Griffin Show. Kenny is best known to television audiences for his amazing 13 consecutive winning appearances on the hit syndicated show Star Search, for which he won the grand prize for Male Vocalist. Kenny went on to record and perform with saxophone great Tom Scott on his award winning album “Target” for Atlantic records. Kenny’s versatility as a singer, songwriter and actor has taken him to venues around the world as a featured artist at Radio City Music Hall, The Roxy Theater, The Tropicana, and the Las Vegas Hilton… opening for Joan Rivers and Don Rickles. Kenny is currently headlining on Royal Caribbean’s 21 ship fleet taking him literally around the world.  

This is the second in a series of episodes exploring the legacy of William Adam former Professor of Trumpet at Indiana University. This weeks show features a conversation with Professor Greg Wing of Morehead State University. Professor Wing is recognized as one of  the nation’s leading  trumpet artists having served as Lead Trumpet with the  Buddy Rich Big Band, Paul  Anka, and four years with Tom Jones. In addition, he has played Lead Trumpet for  the Caesar's Palace, Las Vegas Hilton, Flamingo Hilton, and Stardust Hotel's  house orchestra. Professor Wing has played for  virtually every major entertainer  in the world including Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis, Jr., Johnny Mathis, Tony  Bennett, and Natalie Cole.  He is in high demand as a soloist and clinician has had a long association with  the Conn-Selmer Corporation as an  Artist/Clinician for Vincent Bach Trumpets.   Greg can be contacted via: http://www.gregwingtrumpet.com  

Two successful dentists talk about breaking the ice with patients, and how their comedy has changed their practices for the better.       Jimmy Earll:   • Solo private practice in the Sacramento area • Started stand up comedy 2007. • Performed on the Vegas strip (Mandalay Bay, Bally's, Planet Hollywood, Las Vegas Hilton and the Rio) • Performed for a Prince in Saudi Arabia, opening for Edwin San Juan. • Was in the 2009 San Francisco Comedy Competition, Las Vegas World Series of Comedy.  • Performed in close to 70 comedy clubs around the world and have worked with Carlos Mencia, JoKoy and Norm McDonald     www.facebook.com/jimmyearll

TRIVIA Q: Who has appeared on The Strip the most times in the history of the show?Know it? E-mail TheStripPodcast [at] aol.com or call 702-997-3300 by Aug 12. If we draw your correct answer, you pick from the prize list at TheStripPodcast.Com.Blog: VegasHappensHere.ComSite: TheStripPodcast.ComE-mail: TheStripPodcast@aol.comVoicemail: 702-997-3300Twitter: @TheStripPodcastOpen & Banter: Start to 18ishCharlie Palmer: 18-50ishTrivia/Poll/Letters: 51ish-1:04ishHal Sparks Excerpt: 1:04-1:07ishTSTToTW: 1:08-endSYNOPSIS: The last time we spoke to celebrity chef Charlie Palmer, he used this program to break a WORLD EXCLUSIVE about his plans to build a hotel in Las Vegas. This time around, he joins us as one of the three newest inductees into the American Gaming Association's Hall of Fame. Palmer talks about that, about the aforementioned hotel he still intends to build some day and about a particularly wild birthday meal he had on an island in Fiji. That's all coming up. Also, we excerpt our interview with comic Hal Sparks, the former “Talk Soup” host and “Queer As Folk” star who appears this weekend at the Las Vegas Hilton. It was Sparks' show, you might recall, that Vince Neil interrupted in order to confront a former girlfriend. The entire Sparks interview will be in our podcast feed as an extra edition, but we'll play a taste of it this hour.

TRIVIA: What was the name of the first hotel that stood where the Las Vegas Club is now?If you know, e-mail TheStripPodcast@aol.com or call 702-997-3300 by Dec. 17. If we draw your correct answer, you pick from the prize list at TheStripPodcast.Com.Twitter: @TheStripPodcastBlog: VegasHappensHere.ComYou think of Andy Williams, you think Christmas specials, Moon River and Branson, Missouri. You do NOT think of LSD, eating dog food or strident political commentary. Williams, the legendary crooner who's now 83, appears in December at the Las Vegas Hilton, so Steve chatted with him about some of the revelations in the book, including the time he saw Frank Sinatra flash his brutal side and what it was like to be on the funeral train with Bobby Kennedy's coffin.In Banter: A Cosmo preview, a debate over food critic anonymity, gambling as a cure for "homosexual problems," an El Cortez room design contest and a Thanksgiving Day fire.

  Jay Kornegay can't even imagine the odds. Funny, because as the Las Vegas Hilton sports book's executive director, Kornegay spends every day dealing with numbers. But he thought it would be nearly impossible for anyone to win the Supercontest, the Hilton's annual football handicapping contest, two years in a row. "It's such a long shot," Kornegay said. "It would be like UNLV winning the BCS National Championship." Steve Fezzik defied the odds. Fezzik, who has bet on sports professionally for the last nine years in Las Vegas, finished with the best record in the Supercontest and won the grand prize. Fezzik went 52-29-3 in the contest, in which each bettor picks five NFL games each week of the regular season, and won $196,800. It was the first time in the history of the 20-year contest that a handicapper won back-to-back titles. "If you ask me what sport is my specialty, I'd say football, but it's really football contests," said Fezzik, who posts his weekly picks and is a moderator at lvasports.com. "To make a comparison, I would say straight bets in football are like cash games in poker. A player like Phil Hellmuth is a much better tournament player than cash games. I would say I'm a lot like Phil Hellmuth in football."  

This past Sunday, June 27, 2010, CBS aired LIVE the 37th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards from the LAS VEGAS HILTON! Host NaVell J. Lee had the pleasure of attending the festivities, dishing with some of the stars on the red carpet. Now that the event has taken place, we want to hear YOUR thoughts on the telecast? Who wore it best? Who had on the worst outfit? Did your favorites win? What was your considered major upset? This is the time to vent out the frustrations and the joy for your favorites in daytime!

It's that time of year again, soap fans! Not only are we going to dish about the Daytime Emmys, which will take place at the Las Vegas Hilton on June 27, 2010 airing on CBS, but we are also going to talk about all that is daytime dramas! Joining us on our podcast will be SOAPS in DEPTH's editor Richard Simms. *I called him a GUIDO...he said something else. Figure it out!* I am heavily excited about our Emmy Pre-Pre Show...this is the first of 2 possible pre-Emmy shows. One which will take place here on the podcast, the second to take place in Vegas. Who did I have round up for that? Stay tuned...and you'll find out! Who was snubbed? Who deserves to take it home? This is your chance to let your voices be heard with the rest of us! Guys, grab the kool-aid. Girls, don't shout into the phone! Our firsty Daytime Emmy pre-podcast gets underway!

Welcome to Trekcast episode 63, this week on Trekcast the Star Trek podcast its all about the away mission. This week David and myself decided to embibe in all things Las Vegas, and enjoy some Plasma Disruptions while at the Spacequest casino in the Las Vegas Hilton. So this week we discuss the upcoming Vegas Star Trek Khannn!!! (get you Kahn t-shirt at the link) and also the upcoming Auction at the Planet Hollywood casino and hotel featuring all kinds of cool Trek collectibles from the new movie as well as items from the Roddenberry estate and is benefiting various charities. I also had the chance to lay the Star Trek: The Experience to rest last week I was a pallbearer for the Voyager and Enterprise Refit and what was left of the Enterprise D. We loaded them on truck for a trek to L.A. that will hopefully see them restored for all to see. We also talk about the upcoming Star Trek Phase II episode and some cool Sci-Fi home theatres. We are also having a little contest this week with some giveaways courtesy of Roddenberry.com and Mayhem comics. Make sure you check those guys out and thank you for the prizes. Just listen to the episode send us the answers to our 2 questions and the first 10 correct emails we receive will win a Trekcast prize pack. Thanks once again for joining us this week on Trekcast well be back soon, and thanks you so much for all the great reviews on iTunes and also to all of our subscribers we really appreciate you. Subscribe on iTunes Subscribe on Zune

Winning a football handicapping contest takes a ton of effort .... Winning a football handicapping contest back-to-back takes a ton of effort and a ton of talent. In the history of Vegas handicapping contests, starting with the original at the old Castaways, through the Stardust and up to the Las Vegas Hilton, nobody has ever won two years in a row. Until now, that is. The honors go to this week's podcast guest Fezzik, a local handicapper and bettor who made a name for himself last year when he anted up his $1500, chose his five teams a week and finished at the top of the heap. In 2009, his record of W53 L29 T3 earned him the title again and the prize of $196,800. The "football hero" talked at length about sports betting, how he goes about handicapping, and his road to success.

Hello and welcome to the next fantastic episode of Trekcast the Star Trek Podcast this week is the mother of all Star Trek conventions here in Las Vegas, Nevada and we talk about some of our upcoming events including our Trekcast meet-up with DVDGeeks and Trekmovie on Wednesday, August 5th at 9pm at the Spacequest casino at the Las Vegas Hilton. We will be attending a special screening of Star Trek (come see it one last time with a bunch of fellow Trekkies) on Friday, August 7th at 9:55 at at the Tropicana theater. Also we have one more very special event a Star Trek: The Experience cast reunion (come say hello to some of your old friends) at the Spacequest Casino in the Las Vegas Hilton on Sunday, August 9th at 7pm so come celebrate with all of us from Trekcast, DVDGeeks and Trekmovie. These events are all going to be a blast so make sure you come on by and say hello we would love to meet everyone. If all that info wasn’t enough for you we also have a special interview with Anthony Pascale from TrekMovie.com we pick his brain about all things Trek including what its like running such a great Star Trek site as well as giving us a great exclusive and if your wondering what that might be just look at the picture above of that lovely creature from M 113. So sit back relax grab a nice glass of Kanar and enjoy this weeks episode of Trekcast the Star Trek Podcast, oh and cant wait to see you all at the convention. Listen on iTunes

In retrospect, Dee Snider was born to play Vegas. And finally, thanks to Monster Circus at the Las Vegas Hilton, that time has come for the long-haired, gravel-throated, lingerie-wearing front man for the heavy metal band Twisted Sister. The former choir boy from Long Island speaks this hour to Steve about the show, about just how subversive all that hard-rocking crossdressing was back in the day and about Barry Manilow's reaction to sharing his showroom with this bunch. Plus, is Gene Simmons of Kiss really is as big a jerk as he seems? Snider has some interesting thoughts on that, too. In Banter: Le Reve's new ending, the Venetian's umbrella act, Wynn on TV, Hellmuth via chariot, bye-bye whore tax and a great new Vegas pay-per-view idea. Email: TheStripPOdcast@aol.com Web: TheStripPOdcast.com Voicemail: 206-424-4737 Blog: VegasHappensHere.Com

This week those guys examine their SuperBowl bets, discuss officiating in the big game, and reflect on the new UFL pro-football team coming to Vegas.

This week those guys examine their SuperBowl bets, discuss officiating in the big game, and reflect on the new UFL pro-football team coming to Vegas.

This week those guys invade the brand new Encore Casino on the Las Vegas Strip. They managed to get a deal on a sweet suite on the top floor overlooking the north strip and fill you in on all the room and casino details.

This week those guys invade the brand new Encore Casino on the Las Vegas Strip. They managed to get a deal on a sweet suite on the top floor overlooking the north strip and fill you in on all the room and casino details.

Trekcase Episode 6: Star Trek Virgin This week we start a new experiment to find the ten Star Trek episodes a non Trek fan could watch and be turned into a Trekkie. Also this week we have a special co host: Darren, The ever popular ex-bartender from Quark’s bar at The Las Vegas Hilton’s Star Trek The Experience. Listen on iTunes Stream the Podbean

The Golden Tee LIVE Regional Championships make up the largest GT tournament ever held. Listen as host, "Duffer" Dan Schrementi and GT champ, Steven Sobe, recap the 2007 Western Open held at the Las Vegas Hilton on September 28-29. This cast features a special guest interview with newly crowned Western Open Champion, Anthony Goertz of Ontario, CAN.