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Retired Navy SEAL Jocko Willink joins Jon and Will to break down what "discipline equals freedom" actually looks like in daily life. They cover getting up early and imposing your will on the day, recognizing over-training before it wrecks you, extreme ownership as a leadership tool and a life tool, the detachment story that changed how Jocko leads, humility as the single most important trait in a leader, default aggressive (and knowing when to override it), and applying battlefield leadership principles to parenting and family. Jocko also shares what it was like to lose Mark Lee, Ryan Job, and Mikey Monsoor in Ramadi, and how that loss fuels his gratitude for every single day. Jon opens up about his own survivor's guilt from Operation Red Wings and how it led him to mindfulness. The episode closes with Jocko's first on-air one-minute meditation.Full episode: pod.fo/e/2d9003 Full video: youtu.be/_FmnCrniCq4Take the free A2A Awareness self-assessment or check out the full A2A course: text MTM to 33777 or click here for more info: https://mentalkingmindfulness.com/linkinbio

Save big on Vegas with Las Vegas Advisor — get 10% off a membership with code MTM (new members, affiliate): lasvegasadvisor.com Shawn signs off from his last show on the road as he and Mark run through a packed week of Vegas news. We dig into why Caesars might be the real winner of the MGM and Caesars buyouts thanks to all the Strip land it still owns, whether Caesars' new $199 Ultimate Steakhouse Tour is actually a deal (spoiler: we're not sold), and the casino shakeup that lands The Pass with the free-food crew at Rainbow Club and Emerald Isle. Plus Four Queens turns 60, a beloved Hugo's Cellar sommelier retires after 41 years, Sigma Derby gets its own Fremont Street parade, a 90s themed speakeasy that falls flat, the downtown Low Line park dream, and the big question to close: is Oyo in trouble after falling behind on its taxes? Let us know what you think in the comments. Episode Guide: 0:00 – The Venetian slushy guy 0:32 – Aria's carpet swap & the machine that rips it out 1:32 – Golden Knights tied 2-2 in the Stanley Cup Final 2:13 – The Pass sold to the Rainbow Club & Emerald Isle owners 3:56 – Caesars vs MGM: who really owns the land? 6:33 – Caesars' $199 "Ultimate Steakhouse Tour": deal or not? 8:54 – Four Queens turns 60 (and that jeweled keychain) 9:35 – Hugo's Cellar sommelier John retires after 41 years 11:14 – Sigma Derby gets a Fremont Street parade 13:25 – The "Saved by the 90s" speakeasy at the Venetian 16:21 – The Low Line: downtown's High Line dream 18:24 – Is Oyo in trouble over unpaid taxes? Want more MTM Vegas? Get our exclusive weekly aftershow and join the community.

Save big on Vegas with Las Vegas Advisor — get 10% off a membership with code MTM (new members, affiliate): lasvegasadvisor.com It was a wild week of Vegas news while we were away, and we're catching up on all of it. On this episode of MTM Vegas, Shawn and Mark break down the biggest story of all — both MGM (to People Inc.) and Caesars (to Fertitta Entertainment) going private within a week of each other, what it means for the Strip, the property sell-offs likely to follow, and why Hard Rock coming online next year could force everyone to compete. Plus the news Vegas fans have been waiting for: Primm is saved, with Terrible's stepping in to operate the casinos ahead of the planned July 4th closure. We also dig into Hoover Dam's massive new 300-foot American flag lit up through Independence Day, the 3.8 earthquake that rattled the valley, F1 locking in Las Vegas through 2037, Downtown Summerlin's controversial new "DTS" logo, the Neon Museum adding the iconic Mirage sign, the world's biggest In-N-Out opening at BLVD, and the closing of Le Cirque at Bellagio. Episode Guide: 0:00 – Planet Hollywood "leak" & Vegas is healing 0:38 – Greetings from Barcelona + a wild news week 1:00 – Hoover Dam's giant 300-foot flag for July 4th 2:38 – Las Vegas gets a 3.8 earthquake 3:44 – F1 locked in through 2037 4:46 – Primm is SAVED: Terrible's steps in 7:44 – Downtown Summerlin's new "DTS" logo 9:01 – Neon Museum adds the Mirage sign 10:01 – The biggest In-N-Out opens at BLVD 11:30 – Le Cirque is closing at Bellagio - See the tasting menu 13:41 – MGM & Caesars go private: the Strip changes forever 18:30 – Hard Rock is coming in hot 19:21 – What's next? Want more MTM Vegas? Get our exclusive weekly aftershow and join the community.

Museum lobbies have a huge influence on visitor experience. But what makes a good lobby?What is a “liminal space” in a museum? How does research actually work? What does “peer-reviewed research” actually mean? What do researchers hope their outcomes will be? Which department of a museum is even responsible for the lobby, and all the other “spaces in between”?Dan Clevenger (Principal), Monika Smith (Principal), and Helen Ho (Senior Associate, Senior Design Researcher) from DLR Group discuss “Liminal Space Research” with MtM host Jonathan Alger (Managing Partner, C&G Partners | The Exhibition and Experience Design Studio).Along the way: wonder, awe, gaps in the literature, and all the spaghetti you can throw at a cupboard.Talking Points:1. DLR Group and the research team2. What is a “liminal space”?3. How research works4. The peer review process5. What the outcome will be6. Sneak peek: things learned so farHow to Listen:Listen on Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/making-the-museum/id1674901311  Listen on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/6oP4QJR7yxv7Rs7VqIpI1G  Listen at Making the Museum, the Website:https://www.makingthemuseum.com/podcast  Links to Every Podcast Service, via Transistor:https://makingthemuseum.transistor.fm/  Guest Bios:Dan Clevenger, AIA, LEED BD+C, Principal, Global Cultural + Performing Arts Leader, DLR Group. Dan Clevenger is an award-winning arts and cultural programmer, designer, and leader with more than two decades of experience across all phases of design and project development. His portfolio spans art museums, science centers, history museums, and natural history institutions, including the Heard Museum, Arizona Science Center, Chandler History Museum, C.N. Gorman Museum at UC Davis, the Sheldon Museum of Art at the University of Nebraska, Lincoln, and the University of Arizona Arts Master Plan. His work reflects a consistent commitment to institutions that strengthen their communities with purpose and longevity. Dan serves as a board member of the Western Museum Association and the Arizona State University Art Museum Creative Impact Board. Monika Smith, AIA, Principal, Cultural+Performing Arts Design Leader, DLR Group. Monika Smith brings a rigorous design craft to some of the most complex museum environments in the country. A senior designer with 28 years of experience in cultural facilities and historic preservation, she is known for technically demanding work across new construction, adaptive reuse, and landmark renovation. Her portfolio includes the Albany Museum of Art, Frontier Culture Museum of Virginia, Library of Congress Conservation Lab, and the Smithsonian Institution. Monika is a juror for the Mid-Atlantic Association of Museums Buildy Awards.Helen Ho, PhD, EDAC, Senior Associate, Senior Design Researcher, DLR Group. Helen Ho helps cultural institutions make informed, community-centered design decisions. With more than a decade of mixed-methods research experience, she connects stakeholder engagement, post-occupancy evaluation, and evidence-based frameworks to outcomes that matter: visitor wellbeing, spatial equity, and long-term institutional impact. She translates complex community needs into clear design metrics and research-informed strategies that support meaningful, people-centered spaces. Helen holds a Ph.D. in Communication Studies from the University of Michigan. She is an EDAC professional and an AIA Associate Member.About Making the Museum:Making the Museum is a newsletter and podcast on exhibitions, written and hosted by Jonathan Alger. MtM is a project of C&G Partners | The Exhibition and Experience Design Studio.Learn more about the creative work of C&G Partners:https://www.cgpartnersllc.com/  Links for This Episode:Dan Clevenger: dclevenger@dlrgroup.com  Monika Smith: msmith@dlrgroup.com  Helen Ho: hho@dlrgroup.com  The Cultural+Performing Arts / Museums Practice at DLR Group   Strategic Research Partnerships Yield Museum Design Insights, at DLR Group  Heard Museum by DLR Group  Albany Museum of Art Adaptive Reuse by DLR Group  Smithsonian American Art Museum's Renwick Gallery by DLR Group  Links for Making the Museum, the Podcast:Contact Making the Museum:https://www.makingthemuseum.com/contact  Host Jonathan Alger, Managing Partner of C&G Partners, on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanalger  Email Jonathan Alger:alger@cgpartnersllc.com  C&G Partners | The Exhibition and Experience Design Studio:https://www.cgpartnersllc.com/  Making the Museum, the Newsletter:Like the show? You might enjoy the newsletter. Making the Museum is also a free weekly email about exhibitions for museum leaders and teams. (And newsletter subscribers are the first to hear about new episodes of this podcast.)Join hundreds of your peers with a one-minute read, three times a week. Invest in your career with a diverse, regular feed of planning and design insights, practical tips, and tested strategies — including thought-provoking approaches to technology, experience design, audience, budgeting, content, and project management.Subscribe to the newsletter:https://www.makingthemuseum.com/ 

What happens when you stop doing things virtually and actually show up for each other?Jon, Will, and returning MTM guest David Valadez reflect on a weekend in Colorado Springs that started with an excruciating Spartan 10K — 7 miles of mud, hills, barbed wire, and shared struggle — and ended with something harder to measure. Every wall and climb was a reminder that we are stronger together than we will ever be alone. Outside the race, the moments kept coming: Jon's Family embracing the gang for dinner, and a visit to Dan Carcillo's plant medicine retreat center in Golden.This is a short episode about the one thing that accelerates everything else — real, in-person community between men. It's one of the core tenets of Men Talking Mindfulness: we are stronger together, and this weekend proved it.MORE ABOUT DAVID VALADEZ:Business advisor to the show, investor, partner, and advisor across multiple business ventures and startups. In 2018 he walked away from a corporate operations career — including senior roles at Convergint, a global systems integrator in security and building automation — to focus on investing in and advising growth-stage companies. He also brings a background in youth sports performance leadership as former VP of Operations at Dedicated Athletes and Legerity Sports Performance. David is a Partner at Kitsap Olhava Management and one of the men behind the scenes at MTM.Check out his past ep:Men's Journey Through and Healing After DivorceIN THIS EPISODE:-Why shared struggle creates a depth of connection no Zoom call can replicate-How co-regulation works — and what Jon's wife saw in him after just one weekend-The visit to Dan Carcillo and Experience Onward — what happened in that room-Why doing something hard together is different from just hanging out-The first step if you've been isolating — and how to take it -A direct invitation to join MTM community and future in-person eventsTired of just listening and want to become more mindful?Take our Awareness to Action COURSE (A2A)12 modules structured curriculum on attention, presence, practices & performance — plus an inspiring community built in for connection.https://focusnowtraining.com/a2a-course→ This episode is a living example of what A2A is building — community as the foundation of growthGET MORE FROM MTM:Join our free weekly Substack newsletter → Click HERECheck out our MTM Website to see what else we are up too!mentalkingmindfulness.comGET FOCUSED!! (Corporate Trainings)Does your company need help, or would you like to reduce safety incidents?? Head over to focusnowtraining.com - we have you covered!Produced by Robert Lopez cratesaudio.comHosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Save big on Vegas with Las Vegas Advisor — get 10% off a membership with code MTM (new members, affiliate): lasvegasadvisor.com We're both on the road this week, so instead of skipping a show we did something dumber: an unscheduled, fully unhinged bonus episode where we finally answer the questions you keep dropping in the comments. Is Mark a hater or just sarcastic? Can a non-local even talk about Vegas? Do we actually hate Chris Angel? Is any of this scripted? And what's the deal with "So Mark…"? Shawn brings the 30-year-local take, Mark brings the lifelong-tourist side, and it goes everywhere — Primm and Buck-ee's, the Alice Cooper Lambo, the ticket dolls, and the wildest cold-opens we've ever aired (yes, including the one that got us demonetized). So… haters, or just having fun? Let me know in the comments! Episode Guide: 0:00 – "So Mark, Why Are You Such a Hater?" 0:46 – Sarcasm vs. Negativity: Is Mark Really a Hater? 1:59 – Local vs. Tourist: Why We Need Both Voices 2:34 – Why People Defend the City They Live In 4:16 – Most Locals Don't Actually "Get" Vegas 5:52 – If You Watch This, You're More Vegas Than the Locals 6:37 – How Doing the Show Changed Both of Us 7:51 – Primm, Buck-ee's & the Heart of This Community 9:51 – What It's Really Like Being a Vegas Creator 11:10 – "Why Do You Hate Criss Angel?" 13:24 – We're Not the Boring Vegas Nightly News 14:44 – The Origin Story of "So Mark…" 16:01 – Do We Script the Show? (We Don't) 16:57 – Getting More Unhinged + Our Favorite Moments 18:13 – The Wildest Cold-Open Clips We've Ever Shown 19:14 – Wrap-Up + The Unhinged Patreon After-Show Want more MTM Vegas? Get our exclusive weekly aftershow and join the community.

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Save big on Vegas with Las Vegas Advisor — get 10% off a membership with code MTM (new members, affiliate): lasvegasadvisor.com I went on vacation and they sold Las Vegas. Live from Montenegro this week because the news would not wait — both of the Strip's biggest operators are heading toward going private. Barry Diller's People Inc. (the former IAC) has put a non-binding, all-cash offer on the table to buy the 73.9% of MGM Resorts it doesn't already own at $48.30/share — an ~$18 billion deal — and take the company private. Pair that with the Caesars / Fertitta Entertainment take-private we covered last week, and Las Vegas may be entering a brand-new era owned by the billionaire class instead of Wall Street. Is that good or bad for the guest experience? I make the case. Plus: the Cromwell has officially reopened as the Vanderpump Hotel (new lampshades, the Gigolo cocktail garden, and why it's still the best Caesars property to base yourself at), the Rio's new $27 buffet that's drawing comparisons to a highway motel breakfast, and a little Star Trek: The Experience nostalgia. Episode Guide: 0:00 They sold Vegas while I was gone (live from Montenegro) 0:25 Cromwell is officially the Vanderpump Hotel 1:44 Inside Vanderpump: the Gigolo bar & saved Cromwell chairs 2:50 Best Caesars property to base at — comps, parking, rates 3:30 The "headless man" at Park MGM 3:47 Star Trek: The Experience & the onion ring tower mystery 4:31 Rio's new buffet: the Hyatt Globalist breakfast backstory 5:24 $27 for THIS? Rio vs. the Carnival World Buffet 6:46 Hyatt keeps letting standards slip 7:08 The big one: two Strip giants going private 7:42 Barry Diller's People Inc. bids $48.30/share for MGM 8:50 Hornbuckle stays — what the deal needs to close 9:44 Why Diller wants MGM 10:28 Big picture: the billionaire era of the Strip 12:16 "Best thing to happen to Vegas"? The guest-experience case 13:29 Wall Street, Macau & MGM's crown-jewel assets 14:34 A new era for Vegas — could the land come back? Want more MTM Vegas? Get our exclusive weekly aftershow and join the community.

How are clinicians on both sides of the border integrating nutrition into the healthcare system? In this episode of the Culinary Medicine Recipe podcast, Dr. Falquier chats with registered dietitian, Julia MacLaren, to explore the evolution of food skills programs across Canada and the US.Whether you are a healthcare professional looking to improve patient outcomes through lifestyle medicine or an individual focused on preventive nutrition, this conversation offers a cross-border perspective.In this episode, we explore:Bridging the Gap: How clinicians can move beyond "prescribing" a diet to teaching the food skills necessary for long-term adherence.National Agency Funding of Healthcare Innovation: Is there interest in culinary medicine?Systems Innovation: A look at food skills initiatives in Canada.Culinary Medicine in Public Healthcare: Can it be done?Timecodes:·      Culinary medicine program success stories [1:40]·      Are healthcare systems recognizing the benefits of food skills programs? [6:30]·      Julia MacLaren's path into culinary medicine [9:30]·      Collaboration in culinary medicine [13:10]·      Food skills in Canada's food guide [15:15]·      How culinary medicine will evolve in Canada's public healthcare system? [17:00]·      Culinary medicine in Canada vs. the U.S. [19:20]·      One of Julia's favourite food skills intervention programs [20:00]·      Terminology in culinary medicine [22:20]·      Culinary medicine as part of healthcare innovation in Canada, U.S. & globally [24:00]  Connect with the Show:·       Instagram: @alternativefoodnetwork ·       Website: alternativefoodnetwork.comIf you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5-star review - it helps us reach more listeners looking to take control of their health through food!Credits:Host – Dr. Sabrina Falquier, MD, CCMS, DipABLMSound and Editing – Will CrannExecutive Producer – Esther Garfin©2026 Alternative Food Network Inc.To help support the podcast, please go to Buy Me a Coffee.Dr. Sabrina Falquier is a board-certified physician and a leader in Culinary Medicine. She specializes in bridging the gap between scientific evidence and the actual food on your plate, empowering listeners to use the kitchen as a place of wellness and healing.Show Topics Include: Nutrition, Food as Medicine, Microbiome, Metabolism, Weight loss, Gut health, Healthy recipes, Health, Inflammation, Longevity, Blood sugar, Protein, Magnesium, Sleep quality, Immunity, Hormone balance, Sunday meal prep, Medically tailored meals (MTM), Produce Prescription (PRx), Prevention, Teaching kitchen, Health equity, Evidence-based nutrition, food podcast insights

Save big on Vegas with Las Vegas Advisor — get 10% off a membership with code MTM (new members, affiliate): lasvegasadvisor.com Tillman fertitta just bought Caesars Entertainment for $17.6 billion and the Vegas Strip will never be the same. 60 casinos, the biggest gaming operator on the planet, and a loyalty program tying it all together. Plus Palace Station's new Gaudi Bar is a showstopper, and the Vegas Loop still doesn't have a fire truck after five years. What we cover: Excalibur's dragon is still alive A's stadium construction drone update Bally's and the power station problem Baker, CA — Alien Jerky, UFO hotel, World's Largest Thermometer for sale Tacos Escobar — $20 all you can eat tacos on Fremont East Remembering Irving Pete Berger — Ellis Island pit boss, 55 years in Vegas Palace Station Gaudi Bar renovation BREAKING: fertitta Entertainment buys Caesars for $17.6B Vegas Loop still has no fire truck Episode Guide: 0:00 The Excalibur Dragon Lives 0:26 A's Stadium Drone Update 0:57 Bally's & the Power Problem 1:53 Baker — Alien Jerky & World's Largest Thermometer 5:02 Tacos Escobar — $20 All You Can Eat 7:48 Remembering A Vegas Legend 9:05 Gaudi Bar is world class 11:57 BREAKING: fertitta Entertainment Buys Caesars for $17.6B 15:33 Vegas Loop Still Has No Fire Truck Want more MTM Vegas? Get our exclusive weekly aftershow and join the community.

Travels With Randy Summer Of '26 Episode 1 is here! Up The West Coast On Hwy 1  West Coast Travel and Real Estate Bubba and Randy discussed Randy's recent travels along the West Coast after completing a 17-podcast series about Route 66. They compared weather patterns between different regions, with Randy noting the benefits of spring weather in Washington compared to tornado season in the Midwest. The conversation also covered real estate price increases in California, with Randy sharing how his childhood home in Placentia appreciated from $37,000 in 1967 to $1.3 million currently, and they discussed future housing needs as they approach retirement age. US Road Trip Discussion Bubba and Randy discussed Randy's recent road trip across the United States, including his journey from Route 66 to California and his decision to take the scenic coastal route along Highway 1. They talked about the significant difference in gas prices between California and other states, with Randy noting prices reached $7.50 per gallon in some areas of California. Randy shared interesting facts about Highway 101 being created on the same day as Route 66's centennial, making it one of only a few highways still celebrated from that original group of over 180 numbered highways. Recent Road Trip and Adventures Randy shared details about his recent road trip, including a golf game where he lost by one stroke due to a poor final hole performance. He described visiting Albuquerque and having dinner with his girlfriend Cindy in California for her 60th birthday. The conversation also covered Randy's car brake issues, which required a $1,300 repair after hearing squeaking noises, and his enjoyment of driving along Highway 1 and Highway 101, particularly appreciating the scenic ocean views during early morning drives. Road Trip from Oxnard to Lompoc Randy described a road trip from Oxnard to Lompoc, explaining the route options along highways 1 and 101, and shared details about visiting Channel Islands National Park and Hearst Castle. He noted challenges with morning fog during the trip and recommended allocating time for both Channel Islands and Hearst Castle visits. The conversation ended with a discussion about national parks, particularly questioning how some sites like Gateway Arch and New River Gorge became national parks. National Park Designation Discussion Randy and Bubba discussed the process of national park designations, with Randy expressing disappointment about Indiana Dunes and speculating that Channel Islands became a national park due to favors or political reasons. They discussed the challenges with Route 66, with Randy advocating for it to be managed as a national park or byway to ensure consistent signage and routing. The conversation shifted to Randy's current trip following Highway 1 in California, including his visit to Hearst Castle, and they briefly discussed the location's history and the challenges of accessing Big Sur due to road damage. TV Pilot Script Discussion Randy shared details about a TV pilot script he wrote during an internship at MTM, inspired by the Newhart show and set at Big Sur Inn, which he struggled to get produced despite trying to interest Lindsey Wagner's agent. He reflected on how persistence and timing rather than overnight success determine career outcomes, particularly noting how AI tools would have significantly changed his college film production experience. The conversation concluded with Bubba sharing a personal connection to the Little River Inn in Mendocino, which Randy had previously visited and planned to post photos of later that week. Highway 1 Driving Discussion Bubba and Randy discussed driving on Highway 1, comparing the experience of driving versus being a passenger due to the road's challenging hairpin turns and lack of guardrails. Randy shared a story about encountering aggressive motorcycle riders on the same road, leading to an accident with another motorist. They also discussed the scenic route from San Luis Obispo to San Francisco, including the view of the Golden Gate Bridge and the option to visit Alcatraz Island. Alcatraz and Infrastructure Discussions Bubba and Randy discussed their visits to Alcatraz in San Francisco, sharing memories of the self-guided tours and the historical context of the island. They also talked about the constant maintenance required for the Golden Gate Bridge and compared it to other infrastructure projects. The conversation shifted to challenges in modern construction, particularly the difficulties in building data centers and bullet trains, and they briefly discussed the potential for building data centers in space. Space Data Center Discussion Bubba and Randy discussed the benefits of placing data centers in space, particularly on the moon, due to reduced cooling requirements and other advantages. They reflected on the rapid pace of technological advancement, comparing it to historical innovations like the personal computer and internet, and highlighted how AI technologies like ChatGPT are being adopted quickly and are already integral to daily workflows, as demonstrated by Randy's use of AI in photo processing. They also noted that while technological change can be unsettling, especially regarding job impacts, the current pace of innovation is unprecedented and continues to evolve rapidly. AI Tools for Work Efficiency Randy and Bubba discussed their experiences using AI tools like Gemini and ChatGPT to improve efficiency in their work. Randy shared how he uses Gemini to proofread and fact-check his social media posts, while Bubba described how he leverages AI to manage his book business, including analyzing inventory and making purchasing decisions. They also discussed the challenges some people face when retiring early, noting that staying mentally and socially active is important for overall well-being. Travel Content Planning Discussion Randy and Bubba discussed their upcoming travel content plans, with Randy planning to visit San Francisco and Alcatraz next week before covering northern California up to the Oregon border. They agreed to continue their weekly podcast discussions throughout the summer, focusing on travel topics including the Oregon coast and Northern California's wine regions. Bubba mentioned their Facebook page has grown to 37,000 followers and suggested exploring Hearst Castle during future West Coast trips. SO. MANY. PHOTOS - Come join the conversation on Facebook with our 33,000 friends! https://www.facebook.com/travelswithrandypodcast Have a great idea for the guys?  Want to sponsor us?  Want us to sell something National Park or Route 66 related? Want to be a guest? Want to pay for both of us to go to Alaska? Want me to stop asking questions?   bubba@travelswithrandypodcast.com !!

What happens in the space between a trigger and your reaction? That gap — the one most people don't even know exists — is where everything changes. In this special episode, Will and Jon break down the concept live during the Awareness to Action (A2A) course launch webinar, walk the audience through a real-time breathwork exercise to experience the gap firsthand, and explain how training this skill can transform the way you lead, parent, and show up in every relationship.Whether you're a maxed-out leader running on fumes, someone searching for a change that actually sticks, or just going through a hard season, this one's for you.Sign up for the Awareness to Action (A2A) course: https://focusnowtraining.com/A2A-course Or text MTM to 33777Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Save big on Vegas with Las Vegas Advisor — get 10% off a membership with code MTM (new members, affiliate): lasvegasadvisor.com BTS took over Vegas for four sold-out shows over Memorial Day weekend. Clark County locked in F1 through 2037, Casino is leaving Netflix at the end of the month, and the Golden Knights are up 3-0 in the playoffs. Plus MGM's new Drink Las Vegas festival, a visit to the Raiders Bar at M Resort, some serious Quark's Bar nostalgia, and whether non-smoking casinos are ever going to catch on. What we cover: BTS returns to Vegas — sold-out shows, Memorial Day crowds Casino (1995) leaving Netflix May 31 + The Runner recommendation F1 approved through 2037 — same course, same headaches Golden Knights up 3-0 over the Avalanche MGM Drink Las Vegas — new food & drink festival Sept 24-27 Raiders Bar & Grill at M Resort — food, comps, and $11 clam chowder Quark's Bar & Star Trek Experience — warp core breach, onion ring towers, themed dining nostalgia Top Gun/Maverick Bar coming in 2028 Smoking casinos — are we going backwards? Episode Guide: 0:00 BTS Returns to Vegas 0:35 Casino Leaving Netflix + The Runner 3:13 Vegas Vacation Shout-Out 3:30 F1 Approved Through 2037 6:03 Golden Knights Playoff Run 6:51 MGM Drink Las Vegas Festival 8:57 Raiders Bar & Grill at M Resort 11:22 Quark's Bar & Star Trek Experience 15:00 Top Gun Bar Coming 2028 15:25 Smoking Casinos — Going Backwards? Want more MTM Vegas? Get our exclusive weekly aftershow and join the community. :e-mail: Subscribe to our newsletter :arrow_forward: Watch on YouTube :headphones: Apple Podcasts :shopping_bags: Merch :globe_with_meridians: milestomemories.com Key Links: F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix through 2037 — https://www.reviewjournal.com/sports/motor-sports/formula-1/f1-las-vegas-grand-prix-recognized-as-annual-event-through-2037-3826370/ MGM Drink Las Vegas (Sept 24-27) — https://www.drinklasvegas.com/ Las Vegas Advisor (code MTM sponsored) — https://www.lasvegasadvisor.com/shop/products/lva-membership-platinum/?ref=MTM Quark's - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhDA0ri4ntc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gKXeF3XqkG0 Gold coast/smoking - https://www.vpfree2.com/video-poker/recent-updates https://x.com/john_mehaffey/status/2059126954792718602?s=46

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On this episode of This Week in Pharmacy, we examine two major forces reshaping the profession: the unfinished business of pharmacist provider status and the legal landscape around direct-to-consumer pharmaceutical distribution. In part one, Erik Abel, PharmD, MBA, discusses his May 2026 analysis, “So Pharmacists Want to Be a Provider: Where the Profession Lost Its Way and Perhaps a Path to Get Back.” Abel argues that pharmacy's provider-status challenge is not a lack of clinical evidence, but a lack of operational infrastructure: credentialing, payer contracting, revenue cycle management, interoperability, and scalable business models. In part two, Darshan Kulkarni, PharmD, Esq., joins the show to discuss direct-to-consumer pharmaceutical distribution, legal risk, regulatory scrutiny, telehealth-linked prescribing, manufacturer strategy, and what pharmacists need to understand as drug distribution moves closer to the patient. This week in pharmacy news, Pittsburgh-area pharmacies continue to face uneven access to Adderall and other ADHD medications, years after the FDA first identified shortages in 2022. Patients are still calling multiple pharmacies, switching medications, rationing doses, or going without treatment as availability varies by dosage, formulation, manufacturer, and wholesaler. Pharmacists are also using medication therapy management to protect older adults from preventable medication-related harm. MTM reviews can identify risky prescriptions and OTC products, including diphenhydramine, duplicate therapies, drug interactions, and long-term proton pump inhibitor use that may need reassessment. In 340B news, CVS Health is facing federal lawsuits from major health systems alleging CVS Specialty and WellPartner improperly retained approximately $250 million in savings that should have gone back to covered entities. The litigation adds pressure to debates over PBM integration, contract pharmacy arrangements, and 340B transparency. On Capitol Hill, lawmakers are pressing the Department of Defense to commit to annual audits of the TRICARE pharmacy contract as concerns continue around PBM conflicts of interest, reimbursement practices, network adequacy, and access for independent and community pharmacies.

How do you build a museum?How do you build the right project team? How do you engage with community? What does it mean to plan a museum? What does it mean to design a museum? How do you align your budget with your purpose? How do you build the story of your museum project?Jamē Anderson, Monteil Crawley, Sarah Ghorbanian, and Chris Wood from SmithGroup discuss “Building a Museum: This is Not a Manual (the New Book)” with MtM host Jonathan Alger (Managing Partner, C&G Partners | The Exhibition and Experience Design Studio).Along the way: a one-year process that took ten years, a mystery fifth guest, and branching out to herbal supplements.Talking Points:1. Why a book like this?2. How do I build the right project team, and what does it mean to engage with the community?3. What does it mean to plan and design a museum?4. How do I align budget with purpose?5. How do you write a book?6. How do I learn more from my network?How to Listen:Listen on Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/making-the-museum/id1674901311  Listen on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/6oP4QJR7yxv7Rs7VqIpI1G  Listen at Making the Museum, the Website:https://www.makingthemuseum.com/podcast  Links to Every Podcast Service, via Transistor:https://makingthemuseum.transistor.fm/Guest Bios:Jamē Anderson is a vice president and director of SmithGroup's national team of architects, planners, and engineers who focus exclusively on cultural capital projects. Her career is dedicated to cultural institutions, having held roles at the National Gallery of Art and Smithsonian Institution in addition to her tenure at SmithGroup. Monteil Crawley is a senior principal at SmithGroup and a leading expert in the design of museums and cultural facilities, shaping a unique design vision for each facility and institution. He has spent his career with SmithGroup designing prominent spaces and places that celebrate and reveal the history and culture of the United States. Sarah Ghorbanian is a principal at SmithGroup who specializes in the planning and project management of complex cultural projects. She is an expert at coordinating the intersection of architecture and exhibition design to create compelling, holistic, and engaging experiences for museum audiences. Chris Wood is a vice president at SmithGroup and leads the firm's Washington, D.C., studio of design and engineering specialists devoted to cultural projects. He leads design teams for cultural capital projects of all scales and is a recognized expert in the planning and design of museums and collections facilities. About Making the Museum:Making the Museum is a newsletter and podcast on exhibitions, written and hosted by Jonathan Alger. MtM is a project of C&G Partners | The Exhibition and Experience Design Studio.Learn more about the creative work of C&G Partners:https://www.cgpartnersllc.com/ Links for This Episode:The Book: https://www.smithgroup.com/buildingamuseum  SmithGroup: https://www.smithgroup.com  Jamē Anderson: Jame.Anderson@smithgroup.com Monteil Crawley: Monteil.Crawley@smithgroup.com  Sarah Ghorbanian: Sarah.Ghorbanian@smithgroup.com  Chris Wood: Chris.Wood@smithgroup.com Links for Making the Museum, the Podcast:Contact Making the Museum:https://www.makingthemuseum.com/contact Host Jonathan Alger, Managing Partner of C&G Partners, on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanalger Email Jonathan Alger:alger@cgpartnersllc.com C&G Partners | The Exhibition and Experience Design Studio:https://www.cgpartnersllc.com/ Making the Museum, the Newsletter:Like the show? You might enjoy the newsletter. Making the Museum is also a free weekly email about exhibitions for museum leaders and teams. (And newsletter subscribers are the first to hear about new episodes of this podcast.)Join hundreds of your peers with a one-minute read, three times a week. Invest in your career with a diverse, regular feed of planning and design insights, practical tips, and tested strategies — including thought-provoking approaches to technology, experience design, audience, budgeting, content, and project management.Subscribe to the newsletter:https://www.makingthemuseum.com/ 

Save big on Vegas with Las Vegas Advisor. Get 10% off a membership with code MTM (new members, affiliate): lasvegasadvisor.com Vegas had a huge weekend: OMNIA Dayclub opened at Caesars Palace, Colby Raha brought the fountain jump back, and EDC pushed through a windy final night. Shawn also covers the latest casino chip deadlines, Station Casinos food court upgrades, the Vegas Loop's next milestone and the push to keep F1 in Las Vegas through 2037. What we cover: OMNIA Dayclub and Skybar opening at Caesars Palace Colby Raha's Caesars Palace fountain jump EDC weekend, including wind-related stage and ride issues Plaza chip retirement and the Cromwell-to-Vanderpump chip transition New food court options at Red Rock and Green Valley Ranch Vegas Loop's Paradise extension and possible F1 debut Clark County's push to approve the Las Vegas Grand Prix through 2037 The LVCVA's F1 sponsorship rising to $10 million per year Episode Guide: 0:00 Caesars jump, EDC winds and F1 tease 0:16 OMNIA Dayclub opens at Caesars Palace 0:53 Colby Raha jumps the Caesars fountains 1:17 EDC parade, fireworks and wind issues 2:15 Plaza chip retirement and Cromwell chip switch 3:58 Red Rock and Green Valley Ranch food court upgrades 5:23 Vegas Loop's Paradise extension for F1 7:47 F1 extension push through 2037 10:16 LVCVA payments rise to $10M 11:59 EDC vs. F1: which event works for Vegas? 12:20 Vegas Loop, F1 and the long Vegas future Links: Caesars Palace OMNIA Dayclub jump announcement Colby Raha jump coverage EDC wind coverage Plaza and Vanderpump chip changes Red Rock food court quick eats Randy's Donuts at Red Rock Nielsen's Frozen Custard at Green Valley Ranch Vegas Loop Paradise extension Clark County F1 extension vote LVCVA/F1 sponsorship coverage Want more MTM Vegas? Get our exclusive weekly aftershow and join the community. Subscribe to our newsletter Watch on YouTube Apple Podcasts Merch milestomemories.com Advertiser Disclosure: This site/channel is part of an affiliate sales network and receives compensation for sending traffic to partner sites. This compensation may impact how and where products appear on this site/channel. This site does not include all financial companies or all available financial offers.

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Are you (or someone you know) a recent college graduate? In this episode, Art shares five smart money moves every 2026 graduate should make, using advice from the MTM community. He also highlights a few must-read financial books that can help young adults build a strong financial foundation.Resources:8 Money MilestonesAsk a Money Question!

Gene and Alyssa answered questions and explored important topics: He wants to know the difference between Buffered ETFs and Structured Notes? She asks what are the differences between PoD and ToD with bank accounts? He asks how it is possible that MtM has clients in 30 states? She asks how the Trump Accounts work for babies? Free Second Opinion Meetings Meet with a More than Money advisor to review your entire financial picture or simply project your retirement Meet with our Social Security partner to plan the best S/S strategy for you Meet with our estate planning attorney partner to review your estate plans – if you have any Meet with our insurance partner to review your life or long term care coverages Discover how to have your 401(k) professionally managed without leaving your company plan Schedule a free second opinion meeting with a More than Money advisor? Call today (610-746-7007) or email (Gene@AskMtM.com) to schedule your time with us.

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Tiffany Fischman: Dale's pediatrician, mom of four, and Director of Pediatric Health at Sollis Health, to unpack the invisible mental load of motherhood, especially when it comes to your child's health.From the constant “is this normal?” to those 2AM moments when something feels off, we dive into decision paralysis, intuition vs. anxiety, and why so many moms feel stuck in the spiral. We also talk about what parents are actually worried about, the need for reassurance, and how the relationship between doctors and parents is shifting toward true partnership. We get into where the system falls short, why fragmented care adds stress, and how having the right support can change everything: for both your child and you.If you've ever second-guessed yourself, spiraled in the middle of the night, or just want to feel more confident navigating your child's health, this episode is for you. Sollis Pediatrics is rethinking care for modern families with a dedicated pediatrician and 24/7 access to ER-trained clinicians, now exclusively available in LA. Use code MTM for 15% off membership and experience a more seamless, immediate approach to your child's health.Instagram: @wearemorethanmomsPatreon: More Than Moms Guides & Resources Join our IRL LA communitySubscribe to our NewsletterProduced by Peoples MediaInstagram: @wearemorethanmomsPatreon: More Than Moms Guides & Resources Join our IRL LA communitySubscribe to our NewsletterProduced by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Save big on Vegas with Las Vegas Advisor — get 10% off a membership with code MTM (new members, affiliate): lasvegasadvisor.com Mark Davis built the most Raiders-looking house imaginable — and a drone video shows just how wild it is. We've got fresh Vanderpump Hotel updates, the In-N-Out at BLVD is almost open, and Hard Rock has quietly made a big change. Plus $10 tattoos, Dolly Parton cancels her residency, Mark's Boulder City road trip, and the March 2026 Vegas numbers that look great on paper but tell a more complicated story underneath. What we cover: Mark Davis's $14M Raiders-style mansion from above Vanderpump Hotel gets its crest and chandelier upgrades BLVD's rooftop In-N-Out is almost ready to open Hard Rock guitar tower topped off — blue glass going up $10 tattoos at Coolsville in the Arts District Dolly Parton cancels her Las Vegas residency Renting a car from Paris Las Vegas Bagel Mania, Hoover Dam, Willow Beach and Boulder City Bighorn sheep at Hemenway Park March 2026 Vegas numbers — visitors up, conventions up, baccarat carrying the strip Episode Guide: 0:00 Mark Davis's Raiders-style mansion 0:34 Vanderpump Hotel updates 1:38 BLVD's new In-N-Out 2:54 Hard Rock's big change 5:23 $10 tattoos in Las Vegas 6:49 Dolly Parton cancels Vegas residency 8:49 Renting a car from Paris Las Vegas 10:24 Bagel Mania before the road trip 11:19 Hoover Dam and the bridge view 12:09 Willow Beach day trip 13:52 Boulder City bighorn sheep 15:02 March 2026 Vegas numbers 17:18 Airport traffic, gas prices and Spirit cuts Want more MTM Vegas? Get our exclusive weekly aftershow and join the community. Subscribe to our newsletter Watch on YouTube Apple Podcasts Merch milestomemories.com Mark Davis Mansion - https://x.com/nfl_dovkleiman/status/2050399374912704573?s=46 In N Out - https://x.com/SoCal360/status/2051519386247463025?s=20 Vanderpump - https://x.com/VitalVegas/status/2051619255914020875?s=20  https://x.com/VitalVegas/status/2051603310873104600?s=20 Hard Rock glass - https://x.com/seventensuited/status/2051393181082927288?s=20 $10 tattoos - https://youtube.com/shorts/U8XwrXOflQg?si=PEgEZ5I8Lodp2ftD Dolly Parton - https://www.instagram.com/p/DX7If9QJNgu/ NV gaming revenue - https://www.gaming.nv.gov/contentassets/a33ba6284fa04aac891eba2bc6f26489/mrrmar2026.pdf LVCVA stats - https://assets.simpleviewcms.com/simpleview/image/upload/v1/clients/lasvegas/ES_Mar2026_694e1b95-0a3a-4a05-8cea-da25814ff458.pdf  

(00:00:00) Not Eating Enough Fiber? | Dr. Falquier to the Rescue (00:01:25) What happens if you eat too little fiber? (00:02:39) How do you tell if you need more fiber? (00:03:07) What are good sources of fiber? (00:03:59) Fiber supplements vs. food (00:04:21) How much fiber do you actually need? (00:04:42) Fiber-rich meal examples without the bloat or gas (00:05:02) Can you eat too much fiber? (00:05:52) If you do one thing to improve your fiber intake, do this… “Fiber is one of the most powerful tools we have of improving our health and it's entirely within our reach,” asserts Dr. Sabrina Falquier. Yet, most of us are only getting half the fiber we need for optimal gut health and long term metabolic health. In this episode, Dr. Falquier shares great fiber-rich meal examples and easy ways to sneak extra fiber into your favorite foods, all through the lens of culinary medicine.  In this episode we cover:1:25 – What happens if you eat too little fiber?2:40 – How do you tell if you need more fiber?3:10 – What are good sources of fiber?4:00 – Fiber supplements vs. food4:20 – How much fiber do you actually need?4:45 – Fiber-rich meal examples without the bloat or gas5:00 – Can you eat too much fiber?5:55 – If you do one thing to improve your fiber intake, do this…Credits:Host – Dr. Sabrina Falquier, MD, CCMS, DipABLMSound and Editing – Will CrannExecutive Producer – Esther Garfin©2026 Alternative Food Network Inc.To support the podcast, please go to Buy Me a Coffee.Connect with the Show:·       Instagram: @alternativefoodnetwork – Send us a DM with your biggest "fiber win" this week!·       Website: alternativefoodnetwork.comIf you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5-star review - it helps us reach more listeners looking to take control of their health through food!Dr. Sabrina Falquier is a board-certified physician and a leader in Culinary Medicine. She specializes in bridging the gap between scientific evidence and the actual food on your plate, empowering listeners to use the kitchen as a place of wellness and healing.Show Topics Include: Nutrition, Food as Medicine, Microbiome, Metabolism, Weight loss, Gut health, Healthy recipes, Health, Inflammation, Longevity, Blood sugar, Protein, Magnesium, Sleep quality, Immunity, Hormone balance, Sunday meal prep, Medically tailored meals (MTM), Produce Prescription (PRx), Prevention, Teaching kitchen, Health equity, Evidence-based nutrition 

"I spent five years hurting a good woman by staying with her but never fully choosing her." That one sentence, written by Bryan Reeves, has been read by tens of millions of people. On this episode of Men Talking Mindfulness, hosts Jon Macaskill and Will Schneider sit down with Bryan... former U.S. Air Force captain, relationship coach, and author of the book Choose Her Every Day or Leave Her... to talk about what men actually get wrong in their relationships and what it takes to fix it.Bryan gets into the paradox at the center of every committed relationship... the need to care deeply about your partner while also holding onto yourself. He talks about why so many men bounce between total sacrifice and total detachment, why "what would serve we?" is the most powerful question a couple can ask, and why connection time is not productive time, even though every mission-oriented bone in your body says otherwise.Jon and Bryan go deep on the two fears that show up in men over and over again... "I'm not worthy of love" and "I'm going to mess this up." They get into how those fears drive the shame cycle in relationships and how mindfulness is the practice that interrupts it. Bryan shares a story about studying the Tao Te Ching while being completely unable to apply any of it in his own relationship. Twenty-five years later, he can. The difference is reps.They also talk about when leaving is the most loving choice, why men need men's work that isn't just beer and football, and why learning to play again matters more than most men realize.What you'll hear in this episode:Why "checking the box" on your relationship is slowly killing itThe paradox of caring and not caring at the same timeThe two core fears men bring to relationships and how they feed the shame cycleHow mindfulness gives you access to repair after a fightWhy the Gottman Institute says arguing past ten minutes is pointlessWhen leaving in love is the right choiceWhy men's work and play are connected to being a better partner and parentBryan's book: Choose Her Every Day or Leave Her Bryan's website: bryanreeves.com (Bryan with a Y) Bryan's programs: Elevate Your Relationship, Elevate 2026 (annual men's group)Jon and Will's new course is coming out soon... sign up here to stay in the loop https://focusnowtraining.com/a2a-course-interestSign up for our newsletter... text MTM to 33777.Jon's new book, DIAL in Your Leadership: 4 Non-negotiables for Leading with Clarity, Trust, and Purpose, is available now on Amazon. https://a.co/d/0hYwI2SzFollow Men Talking Mindfulness, Jon Macaskill, and Will Schneider for more.Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Save big on Vegas with Las Vegas Advisor. Get 10% off a membership with code MTM (new members, affiliate): lasvegasadvisor.com Vegas transportation keeps getting stranger. Shawn and Mark talk about the Vegas Loop plan for the old Monorail pylons, Zoox testing airport rides, Mark's Wizard of Oz Sphere experience and the Vanderpump Hotel construction that looks better in person than it does on camera. What we cover: Scooter Elvis, a showgirl and a very Vegas cold open Wynn's limited gold playing cards and the casino gift question The Vegas Loop plan to use the Monorail pylons Fremont Street, Le Thai, Container Park and a Four Queens tease Zoox airport testing and the future of rideshare in Vegas Live Nation's $30 Summer of Live ticket sale Mark's Wizard of Oz at Sphere review, including the apple Golden Knights, Raiders draft talk and the Tokyo Toe MLS relocation rumors involving Las Vegas and the Vancouver Whitecaps Vanderpump Hotel's carpet, gold leaf, chandeliers and construction chaos Episode Guide: 0:00 Scooter Elvis vs. the showgirl 0:31 Wynn gold playing cards & casino gifts 1:36 Vegas Loop may take over Monorail pylons 3:55 Fremont Street, Four Queens tease & Le Thai lunch 5:22 Container Park's retro video store 6:34 Zoox starts airport testing 8:13 Live Nation's $30 Summer of Live 8:49 Wizard of Oz at Sphere review 13:52 Golden Knights & Raiders draft talk 15:20 MLS to Vegas? Whitecaps relocation chatter 16:28 Vanderpump Hotel construction, carpet & gold leaf 20:46 Final thoughts: Loop, MLS and Vanderpump Links: Las Vegas Advisor membership Vegas Loop / Monorail pylons Zoox airport testing Live Nation Summer of Live Whitecaps relocation report MTM Vegas on YouTube Apple Podcasts MTM Vegas Patreon Free newsletter MTM Vegas merch milestomemories.com

Save big on Vegas with Las Vegas Advisor — get 10% off a membership with code MTM (new members, affiliate): lasvegasadvisor.com Is Las Vegas still fun expensive, or has it crossed into something worse? This week Shawn and Mark talk Caesars taking over the legendary Westgate SuperBook, another NBA arena proposal on the south Strip, wild Vegas food pricing, Vanderpump's purple takeover, and a Caesars Palace fountain jump coming back to the Strip. What we cover: Derek Stevens rides the Goodyear Blimp over Las Vegas. Caesars Palace is bringing back a fountain motorcycle jump for the Omnia Dayclub opening. The Nevada Independent argues Vegas has moved past greedy into cruel. The Vanderpump passport tour, VIP opening giveaway, and very purple hotel carpet. Vegas food prices, including a $138 baked potato, Bellagio steak complaints, and Alinea's $595 pop-up. Emerald Cove kayaking near Willow Beach and the beauty outside the Strip. The Las Vegas Diamond Arena proposal near Mandalay Bay. Caesars Sportsbook taking over the Westgate SuperBook. Episode Guide: 0:00 Derek Stevens in the Goodyear Blimp 0:43 Caesars Palace fountain jump returns 2:25 Is Vegas greedy or cruel? 4:17 Vanderpump passport tour giveaway 5:29 Vanderpump Hotel's purple carpet 7:10 $138 potatoes and ridiculous Vegas food 8:26 Bellagio steak prices go viral 10:02 Alinea's $595 Bellagio pop-up 12:05 Emerald Cove and Colorado River beauty 13:31 Another proposed NBA arena for Las Vegas 16:37 Cleaning up the Las Vegas Festival Grounds 17:56 Caesars takes over the Westgate SuperBook Links: Caesars Palace fountain jump Vegas isn't greedy, it's cruel Lisa Vanderpump Tour Martha Stewart baked potato background Alinea x Bellagio Alinea Bellagio announcement Emerald Cove kayaking Las Vegas Diamond Arena Caesars and Westgate sportsbook partnership Want more MTM Vegas? Get our exclusive weekly aftershow and join the community. Subscribe to our newsletter Watch on YouTube Apple Podcasts Merch milestomemories.com

Save big on Vegas with Las Vegas Advisor — get 10% off a membership with code MTM (new members, affiliate): https://www.lasvegasadvisor.com/shop/products/lva-membership-platinum/?ref=MTM Another mid-tier bites the dust. MGM is closing the Grand Buffet, Plaza is building a high limit room, and Tillman Fertitta keeps circling Caesars with a $32/share offer. Meanwhile Caesars is pushing room discounts and food credits to fill their older properties. The K-shaped Vegas economy keeps pulling apart. In This Episode: $142 WrestleMania tomahawk steak  MGM Grand Buffet is closing later this month  Viewer Chris shows worn vs. fresh MGM Grand carpet  70 buffets down to a handful on the Strip  Excalibur suite gets MGM Grand hand-me-down furniture  Plaza adds a 2,000 sq ft high limit room  Foundation Room may return as Vinyl Room ($5K/year membership)  Tillman Fertitta offering $32/share for Caesars, wants to merge Landry's  Caesars summer kickoff sale — up to 50% off rooms through March 2027 Episode Guide: 0:00 $142 WrestleMania Tomahawk 0:29 Vegas Weekend Recap 1:12 MGM Grand Carpet Talk 2:07 MGM Grand Buffet Closing 4:15 Excalibur Suite Review 5:33 Plaza's New High Limit Room 7:07 Vinyl Room Replaces Foundation Room 9:27 Tillman Fertitta Wants Caesars 11:36 Caesars Summer Sale & Value Push 15:16 Final Thoughts & Wrap-Up Key Links Tomahawk - https://x.com/vegas/status/2045612276577874353?s=46&t=B9kWNUIY21TRZnc8tXrfRQ Grand buffet closing - https://neon.reviewjournal.com/dining-out/one-of-the-last-buffets-on-the-las-vegas-strip-is-closing-soon-3333426/ Excalibur suite - https://x.com/blairg_yvr/status/2044991624069996945?s=46 Plaza High Limit - https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/downtown-las-vegas-casino-to-open-new-high-limit-gaming-room-3762944/ Vinyl Room - https://www.casino.org/vitalvegas/confirmed-overhauled-foundation-room-to-reopen-as-vinyl-room-at-mandalay-bay/ Caesars Deals - https://investor.caesars.com/news-releases/news-release-details/summer-savings-starts-now-caesars-entertainments-las-vegas Fertitta - https://www.reuters.com/business/caesars-extends-discussion-period-potential-fertitta-takeover-bloomberg-news-2026-04-20/ Want more MTM Vegas? Get our exclusive weekly aftershow and join the community: https://www.patreon.com/cw/MtMVegas

Andrea Prinzi, Ph.D., MPH, SM(ASCP), and Rodney Rohde, Ph.D.,SM(ASCP)CM, SVCM, trace how passion‑driven, nonlinear paths in clinical microbiology led them from hospital benches and public health labs to academia and industry leadership. Their stories converge on a shared mission: to use diagnostics, outcomes research and lived experience to make microbiology relevant, contextual and approachable for patients, policymakers and the broader public. Links for This Episode: View Prinzi's ASM articles.  View Rohde's ASM articles. Volunteer to write for ASM. Take the MTM listener survey!

Save big on Vegas with Las Vegas Advisor — get 10% off a membership with code MTM (new members, affiliate): https://www.lasvegasadvisor.com/shop/products/lva-membership-platinum/?ref=MTM Las Vegas still feels packed, but the numbers are telling a more complicated story. In this episode, Shawn and Mark break down BLVD's progress on the Strip, the truth behind the Luxor sinking rumor, a strange but useful microwave hack, airport talk, Vanderpump changes, and another big arena pitch for Las Vegas. In This Episode: BLVD mall is finally taking shape on the Strip Is Las Vegas actually recovering in 2026? The Luxor sinking myth and the real Mandalay Bay story A quick nostalgia detour into dangerous old playgrounds Cosmopolitan's free microwave trick and Caesars' drawer microwave Why Harry Reid may be the easiest major airport in America The Cromwell to Vanderpump transition starts to show Rampart and JW Marriott become Resort at Summerlin Yet another proposed NBA arena lands near the M Resort Episode Guide: 0:00 Shrek bachelorette party at Binion's 0:43 BLVD mall first look 1:58 Is Las Vegas recovering in 2026? 4:19 Luxor sinking myth busted 6:40 Playground nostalgia 8:28 Cosmopolitan microwave hack 10:02 Harry Reid airport wait times 12:58 Vanderpump changes begin at Cromwell 14:35 Resort at Summerlin rebrand 16:39 Another NBA arena proposal for Vegas Want more MTM Vegas? Get our exclusive weekly aftershow and join the community: https://www.patreon.com/cw/MtMVegas

Save big on Vegas with Las Vegas Advisor — get 10% off a membership with code MTM (new members, affiliate): https://www.lasvegasadvisor.com/shop/products/lva-membership-platinum/?ref=MTM A truck crashes into Main Street Station, Caesars pushes for Vanderpump Lane, and Shawn and Mark break down which of Vegas' new all-inclusive summer packages actually delivers the best value. They also get into Boomers replacing Circa at The Pass, the Moulin Rouge temporary casino comeback, and a pretty wild skimming case at Binion's. In This Episode: Main Street Station gets hit by a truck Caesars wants Vanderpump Lane and rolls out digital keys MGM vs Caesars all-inclusive showdown, plus Plaza, Conrad and Circa New York-New York's spa suite Texas gas station skill-based gambling machines Golden Nugget closes OG Grotto Boomers replaces Circa at The Pass Moulin Rouge temporary casino returns Binion's skimming case Episode Guide 0:00 Main Street Station gets smashed 0:24 Vanderpump Lane push 2:18 Caesars finally adds digital keys 4:05 MGM vs Caesars all-inclusive showdown 6:32 Who Caesars is really targeting 8:07 Plaza, Conrad and Circa join the fight 10:49 New York-New York's spa suite 12:30 Texas gas station skill machines 14:43 Golden Nugget closes OG Grotto 16:41 Boomers replaces Circa at The Pass 18:42 Moulin Rouge temporary casino returns 19:49 Binion's $300K skimming case Want more MTM Vegas? Get our exclusive weekly aftershow and join the community: https://www.patreon.com/cw/MtMVegas Links: Main Street Station crash Vanderpump Lane proposal Vanderpump Hotel reservations Moulin Rouge temporary casino OG Grotto closure Subscribe to our newsletter: https://milestomemories.us3.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=39c6737d725a04fea73324680&id=1e73edd8c8 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mtmvegas [12:09 PM]Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mtm-vegas-fun-interesting-absurd-sides-of-vegas/id1574194686 Website: http://milestomemories.com Merch: https://mtmvegas.shop ```

Save big on Vegas with Las Vegas Advisor — get 10% off a membership with code MTM (new members, affiliate): lasvegasadvisor.com In this episode, Shawn and Mark bounce from classic Vegas weirdness to some bigger warning signs for the city. They dig into Rio's executive shakeup, Brightline West looking shakier by the day, Bruno Mars somehow getting a Strip parade, and why Vegas feels less welcoming to normal visitors than it used to. What we cover: Rio's executive shakeup and what it says about Dreamscape's progress Yacht rock on the Strip, Las Vegas Fur Con, and a wild Union Pacific executive train visit Brightline West doubts as costs surge and work appears stalled Omnia Dayclub, Four Seasons residences, and T-Mobile Arena turning 10 Bruno Mars' Las Vegas parade and new reporting on Vegas losing middle-class visitors Episode Guide: 0:00 Excalibur robot vacuum escape 0:30 Rio shakeup and Patrick Miller questions 1:59 Yacht rock residency extended on the Strip 3:22 Las Vegas Fur Con takes over town 5:10 Union Pacific's executive train and Brightline doubts 8:39 Omnia Dayclub and Four Seasons residences update 11:29 T-Mobile Arena turns 10 13:57 Bruno Mars gets a parade 15:40 Vegas is losing normal visitors 16:55 The middle-class warning for Las Vegas Want more MTM Vegas? Get our exclusive weekly aftershow and join the community. Links: Las Vegas Advisor membership Nevada Independent on Vegas and the shrinking middle class Brightline West construction concerns Rio executive shakeup coverage Bruno Mars parade announcement

Save big on Vegas with Las Vegas Advisor — get 10% off a membership with code MTM (new members, affiliate): lasvegasadvisor.com Big week in Vegas. Rio Las Vegas has a new majority owner — a $33 billion New York credit firm with zero casino or hotel experience. Caesars just launched an all-inclusive package with unlimited well drinks, two meals a day, pool access at three properties, and High Roller tickets for $300/night for two people. The Daily Mail has apparently declared Vegas dead at least 10 times in the past year. And the Michelin-recognized LA taco brand from the Super Bowl halftime show is coming to Durango. What we cover: The Daily Mail's top 10 "death of Vegas" headlines — ranked Station Casinos' 76 Tavern product and the generic casino design debate Rio ownership shakeup: Kennedy Lewis Investment Management takes majority stake from Dreamscape, executive team being cleared out Villas Tacos (Michelin Bib Gourmand, Super Bowl halftime show) coming to Durango to replace Fiorella Pasta Bar Mayor Shelly Berkeley pitching downtown Las Vegas land for the NBA arena Caesars all-inclusive package full breakdown — unlimited drinks, 2 meals/day, $300/night for 2 people Episode Guide: 0:00 Welcome to MTM Vegas 0:47 Daily Mail's top 10 Vegas death headlines 3:06 Station Casinos' 76 Tavern and generic design debate 5:28 Rio ownership shakeup — Kennedy Lewis takes over from Dreamscape 9:17 Villas Tacos coming to Durango 10:46 Mayor Berkeley pitches downtown site for NBA arena 12:31 Caesars all-inclusive package — the full breakdown   Las Vegas Advisor — https://www.lasvegasadvisor.com/shop/products/lva-membership-platinum/?ref=MTM Vegas timelapse - https://x.com/kerrybilicki/status/2040859314966143326?s=46 Daily Mail - https://www.dailymail.co.uk/yourmoney/article-15698613/white-castle-las-vegas-strip-closure.html 76 - https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/casinos-gaming/local-tavern-to-open-its-fourth-southern-nevada-location-3733713/ Rio sale future - https://www.casino.org/vitalvegas/dreamscape-out-as-primary-owner-of-rio-executive-shake-up-ensues/ NBA downtown Vegas - https://www.reviewjournal.com/sports/basketball/las-vegas-mayor-to-pitch-downtown-to-nba-for-site-of-potential-arena-3732999/ Caesars all-inclusive - https://www.caesars.com/las-vegas/hotels/deals/inclusive-summer-package   Want more MTM Vegas? Get our exclusive weekly aftershow and join the community.

Go to https://surfshark.com/mtm or use code MTM at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN! Description In this episode, Shawn and Mark break down a string of Amex Platinum changes — Saks credit going away, Centurion Lounge guest access tightening, Uber VIP disappearing — plus an honest look at the Citi Strata Premier revamp survey and the best offer ever on a no-fee Amex card. Mark is also freshly back from Bermuda and gives a teaser on what happened before the full recap next week. What we cover: Saks Fifth Avenue Amex Platinum credit ending July 1st and what might replace it Amex Business Platinum ChatGPT $300 credit — and whether it's actually useful Centurion Lounge same-flight guest rule starting July 8th Uber VIP ending May 7th and the broader Lyft vs Uber rideshare debate Citi Strata Premier revamp survey — two versions, which is better, and what they shouldn't touch Uber acquiring Black Lane and what it means for Citi credits Blue Business Plus 75K offer with no lifetime language — best ever Episode Guide: 0:00 - Welcome to MTM Travel 0:22 - Mark's Bermuda trip preview and Saks credit ending 5:11 - Amex Business Platinum ChatGPT credit 7:58 - Centurion Lounge same-flight guest rule change 11:19 - Uber VIP going away and the Lyft vs Uber debate 15:10 - Citi Strata Premier revamp survey — what to keep and what not to touch 19:56 - Uber buying Black Lane and Citi credit implications 23:15 - Blue Business Plus 75K — best ever offer with no lifetime language ✈️ Track your travel credit cards for free

Save big on Vegas with Las Vegas Advisor — get 10% off a membership with code MTM (new members, affiliate): lasvegasadvisor.com In this episode, Shawn checks in from Four Seasons Las Vegas while breaking down a strange mix of Vegas news: the Strat land sale moving forward, Bally's running a temporary casino to preserve its license, fresh progress on the A's stadium, and the latest proof that Las Vegas is becoming even more of a major sports city. He also reviews the room, talks value versus Mandalay Bay and Waldorf Astoria, and dives into a classic Vegas myth that may not be true after all. What we cover: April Fool's Day casino jokes from around Las Vegas VICI's approved Strat land deal and what it means for Vegas ownership Bally's temporary casino and why Nevada license rules create weird moments like this Four Seasons Las Vegas review including room, service, pricing, and value The Lefty Rosenthal metal plate myth and Las Vegas landing the 2029 Super Bowl Episode Guide: 0:00 Welcome to MTM Vegas 0:29 April Fool's Day casino jokes in Vegas 1:20 Strat sale approved and VICI's growing Vegas footprint 3:37 Bally's temporary casino and new A's stadium views 5:01 Four Seasons Las Vegas review 9:33 The Lefty Rosenthal metal plate myth gets challenged 11:05 Las Vegas lands the 2029 Super Bowl Want more MTM Vegas? Get our exclusive weekly aftershow and join the community.

Save big on Vegas with Las Vegas Advisor — get 10% off a membership with code MTM (new members, affiliate): lasvegasadvisor.com The NBA is officially exploring Las Vegas expansion — and 100% of owners voted yes. Shawn and Mark break down why Bill Foley and T-Mobile Arena is the obvious call, what it means for the city to have four major sports leagues, and whether Las Vegas is big enough to pull it off. Plus Shawn hits the Cadence Crossing grand opening (Boyd Gaming's first new casino in 20 years) with an honest review. And MGM just launched the first all-inclusive deal ever at a Strip resort — $330 for two nights, two people, meals, a show, and parking. Is it actually worth it? In This Episode: Resorts World "Ride the Ranch" — giant Hidden Valley Ranch bottle in The District Winnie & Buck statue removed from Harrah's Vegas, now at Harrah's OKC WrestleMania 42 watch parties now allowed in Las Vegas Cadence Crossing grand opening — first new Boyd casino in 20 years, Shawn's review Zoox expanding to Sphere, T-Mobile Arena, and the Convention Center Mandatory side bets hit the Strip — New York-New York now forces a $2 side bet on $5 blackjack Vegas Matt's $5,000 bet video — must-watch Super Bowl 2029 back to Vegas? NFL owners vote next week NBA expansion — 100% of owners voted to explore Las Vegas + Seattle franchises MGM All-Inclusive at Luxor + Excalibur — $330 for 2 nights, meals, show, parking included Episode Guide: 0:00 Resorts World Ranch Bottle — Only in Vegas 0:36 Winnie & Buck Statue Lives — But Not in Vegas Anymore 1:50 WrestleMania 42 Watch Parties Now Allowed in Vegas 3:05 Cadence Crossing Grand Opening — We Were There 7:07 Zoox Expanding to Sphere, T-Mobile Arena & Convention Center 9:01 Mandatory Side Bets Hit the Strip at New York-New York 10:59 Vegas Matt's Wild $5,000 Bet Video 12:09 Super Bowl 2029 Coming Back to Vegas? 13:12 NBA Coming to Las Vegas — 100% of Owners Vote Yes 16:02 Can Vegas support 4 teams? 18:07 MGM All-Inclusive at Luxor + Excalibur — Worth It? Links: Cadence Crossing Casino Opening NBA Expansion — Las Vegas MGM All-Inclusive Package Details MTM Vegas Patreon — weekly aftershow + community Free newsletter Watch on YouTube Apple Podcasts MTM Vegas Merch Advertiser Disclosure: This site/channel is part of an affiliate sales network and receives compensation for sending traffic to partner sites. This compensation may impact how and where products appear on this site/channel (including, for example, the order in which they appear). This site does not include all financial companies or all available financial offers.

Shawn's InKind referral - https://app.inkind.com/refer/4FJZRGUZ Save big on Vegas with Las Vegas Advisor — get 10% off a membership with code MTM (new members, affiliate): lasvegasadvisor.com Vegas is changing this week — White Castle is leaving the Strip, the Cromwell is becoming the Vanderpump Hotel, and Nevada Gaming just told casinos how to handle life without pennies. Plus Lotus of Siam lands on InKind, Durango holds a massive casino yoga event at sunset, and the IGT/Everi merger cuts 700 jobs. In This Episode: White Castle closing at Casino Royale and Henderson — 3 of 5 Vegas locations surviving Vanderpump Hotel (formerly Cromwell): rooms booking now for May 26, from $139, "industrial romantic" design Nevada Gaming Control Board guidance on the death of the penny in casinos Lotus of Siam on InKind — pad thai, Penang curry, Thai iced tea, dirty parking lot IGT/Everi merger fallout: 700 layoffs, HQ moves to Vegas TLC, SWV & En Vogue at Fontainebleau — Oct 9, tickets on sale March 26 Durango casino yoga event at sunset — Vegas becoming a culture hub GVR new carpet update — looking a lot like Durango Silver miners, wager savers, and squeezing the most out of your last credits Episode Guide 0:00 Cosmo high limit room mouthwash hack 0:30 Durango's sunset yoga event — Vegas culture in 2026 1:50 Green Valley Ranch carpet renovation update 3:15 Casino Royale White Castle closing 5:05 Lotus of Siam on Inkind — Shawn's visit 7:20 Fountainbleau 90s concert: TLC, Salt-N-Pepa, En Vogue (Oct 9) 8:25 IGT + Everi merger: 700 layoffs, new CEO 10:05 Las Vegas Advisor — get your book with code MTM 10:30 The penny is dead — Nevada casino rounding rules 13:40 Silver miners and wager savers explained 15:40 Vanderpump Hotel reservations open — dates + pricing 17:00 Room design revealed — "industrial romantic" 18:00 What's staying + new Vanderpump cocktail lounge 18:35 Lisa Vanderpump's Vegas empire 19:55 Closing thoughts + subscribe Want more MTM Vegas? Get our exclusive weekly aftershow and join the community: patreon.com/cw/MtMVegas Subscribe to our newsletter: milestomemories.com/newsletter Watch on YouTube: youtube.com/@mtmvegas Apple Podcasts: Apple Podcasts Website: milestomemories.com Merch: mtmvegas.shop

Save big on Vegas with Las Vegas Advisor — get 10% off a membership with code MTM (new members, affiliate): lasvegasadvisor.com Joker's Wild is officially closed after 33 years — and a brand new Boyd Gaming casino opens just feet away this Wednesday. Plus, the NBA expansion vote is this week and Las Vegas is at the top of the list. Also: dining shakeups, Canadian tourism struggles, and Caesars' giant new digital sign. In this episode: Joker's Wild closes Sunday night after 33 years — Cadence Crossing opens Wednesday at noon on the same site NBA expansion vote March 24-25 — Vegas expected to land a team starting 2028-29; $7-10B fee; Bill Foley, Magic Johnson, Oakview competing for ownership March Madness viewing parties across Vegas — $500 Cosmo events to $1 coffee at South Point Canadian tourism down 24% in 2025; Circa/Golden Gate drew 15,000 Canadians with their Vegas on Par promo; LVCVA approves $3.5M campaign starting July 2026 Guy Fieri out at Rio (Burro Borracho closes); Giada staying through Vanderpump Hotel transition at Cromwell Caesars Palace's giant new digital sign — are Vegas signs losing their unique character? CBRE analysts: no major drag on Vegas tourism yet — 60-90 days is the warning zone Episode Guide: 0:00 Welcome to MTM Vegas 0:14 March Madness Viewing Parties Across Las Vegas 0:50 Circus Circus Pop-Up & South Point's Value Prices 1:48 Vegas Sports History: From UNLV to the Golden Knights 2:47 NBA Expansion Vote — Las Vegas Expected to Land a Team 3:51 Ownership Groups, Arena Sites & the North Strip Debate 7:06 Guy Fieri Out at Rio — Burro Borracho Closes 7:56 Vanderpump Hotel Transition Begins at Cromwell 9:02 Canadian Tourism Down 24% — Vegas Fights Back 10:43 Caesars' New Giant Sign & Are We Losing Vegas' Identity? 12:35 Economic Uncertainty: Is Vegas Feeling It Yet? 14:36 Joker's Wild Is Closed — History & Cadence Crossing Opens Want more MTM Vegas? Get our exclusive weekly aftershow and join the community.

Save 10% on a Las Vegas Advisor 2026 membership and book with code MTM.   https://www.lasvegasadvisor.com/shop/products/lva-membership-platinum/?ref=MTM Episode Description A viral TikTok claimed a man won $3 million at Fontainebleau and got kicked out — turns out it was likely a guerrilla marketing stunt for a streetwear brand. Meanwhile, a convicted felon running for Congress just got banned from every MGM property, Resorts World is shutting down its poker room, and we pay tribute to JP Pavlock, one of the people who loved Las Vegas more than anyone we've known. 0:00 Sammy Hagar on the Bellagio Gondola 0:40 Bellagio Spring Display & Bruno Mars 2:32 Viral Fontainebleau "I Won $3M" Video 4:40 Bobby Khan: Banned from MGM, Running for Congress 6:52 Resorts World Poker Room Closing March 30 8:28 Neonopolis Elevators: 82 Months Broken 9:27 Area 15 Zone 2 Grand Opening 10:49 Remembering JP Pavlock 13:40 Circus Circus: "Next Epicenter of Luxury"? 16:59 MGM Rewards "Play More, Get More" Challenge 18:30 MGM Grand Room Review 22:00 Best MGM rooms in Vegas? Each week tens of thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news shows at http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories. We do two news shows weekly on YouTube with this being the audio version. Never miss out on the latest happenings in and around 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" or "Miles to Memories" in your favorite podcast app. Don't forget to check out our travel/miles/points podcast as well!

Save big on Vegas with Las Vegas Advisor — get 10% off a membership with code MTM (new members, affiliate): https://www.lasvegasadvisor.com/shop/products/lva-membership-platinum/?ref=MTM Vegas is about to make history — not the good kind. A 50% chance of 100 degrees on Friday would be the hottest March day Las Vegas has ever recorded. Plus Tony Roma's at Fremont is officially closing on May 9th, and Shawn finally got to ride Zoox on the Strip — just days after the company announced a full partnership with Uber. Mark joins midway to break it all down. In This Episode: • Vegas could hit 100° this week — a first in Las Vegas recorded history • A's stadium construction: the view from MGM Grand as it takes shape • Tony Roma's at Fremont closing May 9th — history, prime rib specials, and the Lefty Rosenthal tie-in • Craft Kitchen closes at the Fremont food hall • EDC's 30th anniversary: the EDC Parade on May 14th is free for everyone on the Strip • Zoox announces full Uber partnership starting this summer — and free rides won't last • Shawn's first Zoox ride: MGM Grand to Wynn and back, wait times, interior, and conservative robot driving • The future of autonomous vehicles in Las Vegas Episode Guide: 0:00 Intro — Vegas Might Break an All-Time Heat Record 0:44 It's Never Hit 100° in March or April — The History 1:00 What the Heat Means for Locals and Visitors 1:25 A's Stadium Construction — The View From MGM Grand 2:08 Tony Roma's Is Closing at Fremont — May 9th 2:57 Shawn's Tony Roma's Memories 3:24 The Lefty Rosenthal Connection 3:52 Craft Kitchen Closes at the Fremont Food Hall 4:23 EDC's 30th Anniversary Is Coming to Vegas 4:51 The EDC Parade — Free for Everyone on May 14th 5:54 Mark Joins: Zoox + Uber Partnership Announced 6:36 How Zoox Works on the Strip 7:34 Shawn's First Zoox Ride — MGM Grand to Wynn 8:24 Inside the Car — Space, Music, and the Touchscreens 9:06 Zoox in Traffic — Conservative Driving and the Bus Incident 9:59 The Conversation You Knew Was Coming 10:47 Wait Times and How Zoox Routes Its Fleet 11:37 Should You Ride Zoox Now? (Yes, While It's Free) Want more MTM Vegas? Get our exclusive weekly aftershow and join the community: https://www.patreon.com/cw/MtMVegas Subscribe to our newsletter: https://milestomemories.us3.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=39c6737d725a04fea73324680&id=1e73edd8c8 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mtmvegas Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mtm-vegas-fun-interesting-absurd-sides-of-vegas/id1574194686 Website: http://milestomemories.com Merch: https://mtmvegas.shop

Why do you care so much about what other people think? In this episode of Men Talking Mindfulness, hosts Jon Macaskill and Will Schneider sit down with Army veteran, mental performance coach, and Skull Sessions podcast host Andy Riise to dismantle the most quietly destructive pattern in men's lives — the approval trap. There's a name for what's running in the background of your decisions, and it isn't a character flaw. It's biology. It's called Fear of Negative Evaluation, and it's one of the most studied psychological patterns in clinical research.The guys break down why your brain literally cannot tell the difference between social rejection and physical pain, why the audience judging you is half the size you think, and how approval seeking shows up in ways most men never connect to the root cause — over-committing at work, constant reassurance seeking in relationships, buying your kids' affection, and still chasing approval from people who haven't been in your life for decades. Understanding it is the first step to breaking free.In this episode, you'll learn:What Fear of Negative Evaluation is and why every man is dealing with it whether he knows it or notThe spotlight effect and the Cornell research that proves you're performing for half the audience you thinkHow approval seeking silently destroys your career, your relationships, and your sense of selfWhat "ghosts" are — and how to identify whose voice is still running in your headWhy it's not about not caring — it's about choosing deliberately what deserves your carePractical tools you can use this week to start breaking free from the approval trapFollow Andy:Website: https://andyriise.comTEDx Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FbNLu7JcZNAPodcast: https://www.skullsessionspodcast.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andyriiseIf you've ever held back in a meeting, softened your opinion to keep the peace, or made a decision based on what someone else might think — this conversation will change the way you see yourself and the way you move through the world.Focus Now Training - helping leaders and teams build focus, resilience, and emotional control. Visit focusnowtraining.comSubscribe to Your Thursday Three Things — practical focus tools connected to each week's episode.Free and deep-dive versions available:https://newsletter.focusnowtraining.comOr text MTM to 33777 and we'll send the link straight to you.2026 Spartan Race Team:https://mentalkingmindfulness.com/spartan-race-2026More episodes & resources: https://mentalkingmindfulness.comIf this episode resonates, follow the show, leave a rating and review, and share it with one man who's trying to hold it all together.This episode was co-produced by Robert Lopez of www.cratesaudio.comHosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Save big on Vegas with Las Vegas Advisor — get 10% off a membership with code MTM (new members, affiliate): https://www.lasvegasadvisor.com/shop/products/lva-membership-platinum/?ref=MTM A guest at Silver Sevens got stung by a scorpion and the attorney's description of the hotel is genuinely legendary. In this episode, the 2025 Las Vegas Visitor Survey is out and the data is worth digging into: first-timers have dropped from 24% post-COVID to just 10% in 2025, wealthier visitors are filling the gap, and price dissatisfaction is rising even among the highest earners. Plus a Park MGM first-of-its-kind filming gaming salon, Shawn's Excalibur Tiki Bar walkthrough, and Cadence Crossing opening March 25th. In This Episode: • Scorpion attack at Silver Sevens Hotel — guest stung, casino never apologized, attorney drops the best line of 2025 • Shawn received an autographed copy of Las Vegas Then & Now from UNLV Libraries, plus vintage postcards • Green Valley Ranch $200M renovation update — new suites, new casino carpet, Durango-level glow-up • Park MGM's private filming gaming salon — first of its kind, headed to the Nevada Gaming Control Board • Excalibur Tiki Bar — Shawn visits, medieval tiki is real, the carpet deserves more credit • Dirty Castle check-in nostalgia — Excalibur was once the largest hotel in the world • Cadence Crossing opening March 25th at noon on Boulder Highway • Las Vegas Visitor Survey 2025: gambling budgets hit $848, first-timers at 10%, price is the top complaint Episode Guide: 0:00 Scorpion Attack at Silver Sevens Hotel 1:06 UNLV Libraries Gift — Autographed Book & Vintage Postcards 2:04 Green Valley Ranch $200M Renovation — New Suites & Design 2:36 Green Valley Ranch Casino Floor & New Carpet 4:02 Park MGM's Private Filming Gaming Salon 5:00 The Roller Coaster Comparison & Who Is This For? 6:22 Excalibur Tiki Bar — First Impressions 7:21 Inside the Tiki Bar — Carpet, Vibe & Medieval Tiki 8:14 Dirty Castle: Check-In Lobby Then vs. Now 9:51 Cadence Crossing Opening March 25th 10:39 Joker's Wild Closure & What's Next for That Land 11:34 Las Vegas Visitor Survey 2025 — Intro & "Vegas Is Dead" Narrative 13:08 Why First-Timers Are Disappearing 14:15 Income Gap: Who's Actually Coming to Vegas 15:12 Gambling Budgets Are Up, Hotel Stays Are Down 17:39 Satisfaction Numbers & The Price Problem 19:38 Takeaways & Wrap Want more MTM Vegas? Get our exclusive weekly aftershow and join the community: https://www.patreon.com/cw/MtMVegas Subscribe to our newsletter: https://milestomemories.us3.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=39c6737d725a04fea73324680&id=1e73edd8c8 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mtmvegas Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mtm-vegas-fun-interesting-absurd-sides-of-vegas/id1574194686 Website: http://milestomemories.com Merch: https://mtmvegas.shop

Save 10% on a Las Vegas Advisor 2026 membership and book with code MTM.   https://www.lasvegasadvisor.com/shop/products/lva-membership-platinum/?ref=MTM Episode Description After 25 years at MGM Grand, David Copperfield is done — his final show is April 30th. Meanwhile, the Boring Company dropped a wave of Vegas Loop news this week, including the mind-blowing reveal that 11 miles of tunnels are already built and waiting for approvals. Plus: Chinatown has nearly doubled in size, Claw World just opened, and Criss Angel's Lambeau is still for sale. 0:00 ESPN's Outdated Vegas B-Roll 0:41 Caviar Service in High Limit Rooms 2:05 Las Vegas Chinatown By the Numbers 4:07 Claw World Opens in Chinatown 6:44 David Copperfield Leaving MGM Grand 8:41 Chris Angel Lambeau Update 9:24 A's Stadium Diamond Club Renderings 11:40 Hard Rock Guitar Tower Drone View 13:22 Vegas Loop: Westgate's 4th Tunnel & Airport Connection 15:05 Vegas Loop: UNLV Station, Park MGM Spur & New Routes 16:19 Vegas Loop: The Approval Bottleneck & 11 Miles Already Built Each week tens of thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news shows at http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories. We do two news shows weekly on YouTube with this being the audio version. Never miss out on the latest happenings in and around 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" or "Miles to Memories" in your favorite podcast app. Don't forget to check out our travel/miles/points podcast as well!

Why does it feel harder than ever to focus?In this episode of Men Talking Mindfulness, hosts Jon Macaskill and Will Schneider explore the hidden forces competing for your attention and why many people today feel mentally scattered, reactive, and drained.Modern technology, constant notifications, and the pressure to always stay connected have created an environment where attention is constantly pulled in different directions. What most people experience as a personal struggle with focus is often the result of living in an attention economy designed to capture and monetize your awareness.Jon and Will explain why attention is one of the most valuable assets we possess and why learning to direct it intentionally is essential for leadership, performance, and well-being.The conversation introduces the philosophy behind Focus Now Training, a system designed to help individuals train attention like a skill. Rather than relying on motivation or discipline alone, the practice focuses on strengthening awareness, recognizing distraction, and returning attention to what matters most.In this episode, you'll learn:• Why focus feels harder than ever in the modern world• How the attention economy competes for your awareness• Why attention is the foundation of leadership and decision-making• How distraction affects stress, productivity, and relationships• Practical ways to begin strengthening focus in daily lifeIf you've ever found yourself constantly checking your phone, jumping between tasks, or feeling mentally exhausted despite being busy, this conversation offers a new perspective on why it happens and what you can do about it.Training your attention may be the most important skill you develop.Subscribe to Your Thursday Three Things — practical focus tools connected to each week's episode.Free and deep-dive versions available:https://newsletter.focusnowtraining.comOr text MTM to 33777 and we'll send the link straight to you.Join the Men Talking Mindfulness team at the 2026 Spartan Race and take mindfulness into real-world challenge. This is about grit, presence, and brotherhood under pressure. Learn more and join the team here:https://mentalkingmindfulness.com/spartan-race-2026More episodes & resources:https://mentalkingmindfulness.comMental fitness & coaching with Will:https://willnotfear.comBook Jon to speak with your team:https://jonmacaskill.comIf this episode resonates, follow the show, leave a rating and review, and share it with one man who's trying to lead without losing himself.This episode was co-produced by Robert Lopez of www.cratesaudio.comHosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Save 10% on a Las Vegas Advisor 2026 membership and book with code MTM.   https://www.lasvegasadvisor.com/shop/products/lva-membership-platinum/?ref=MTM Episode Description This week on MTM Vegas: Tillman Fertitta is reportedly eyeing a Caesars Entertainment purchase — stock is up 22% and we have a viewer corroboration from inside a Caesars property. Also: cashless slot machines are arriving at Plaza, where you can fund a machine directly from your bank account via QR code. The company behind them says this leads to 92% more spending per session. Plus the Eastside Cannery implosion, Caesars Diamond Elite cruise perk, Luxor pool renovation before pool season, the Amex Sidecar Lounge at Harry Reid, Mirage gold windows myth busted, and the eternal Fontainebleau pronunciation debate. 0:00 Fontainebleau: How Do You Actually Say It? 0:30 Eastside Cannery Implosion 1:58 Caesars Diamond Elite Gets a Free Cruise 3:52 RUMOR: Tillman Fertitta Eyeing Caesars Purchase 6:45 Four Queens vs. Strip Prices (The Snickers Bar War) 8:21 Luxor Pool Gets Demolished Before Pool Season 10:46 New Amex Sidecar Lounge at Harry Reid Airport 12:34 Mirage Gold Windows Myth — Finally Busted 13:50 Cashless Slot Machines Arrive at Plaza — How It Works 14:50 The Data: 38% Higher Coin-In 15:33 Is This Good for Gamblers? (The ATM Barrier Argument) 17:44 The Psychology of Cashless: Coins → Tickets → QR Codes Each week tens of thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news shows at http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories. We do two news shows weekly on YouTube with this being the audio version. Never miss out on the latest happenings in and around 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" or "Miles to Memories" in your favorite podcast app. Don't forget to check out our travel/miles/points podcast as well!

Save 10% on a Las Vegas Advisor 2026 membership and book with code MTM.   https://www.lasvegasadvisor.com/shop/products/lva-membership-platinum/?ref=MTM Episode Description Vegas is full of surprises this week — some good, some expensive, and one that should probably be illegal. Shawn and Mark break down Metallica's insane Sphere residency fees, a $5 top shelf cocktail deal at M Resort (yes, Blanton's), ice cream that looks like fried chicken at Area 15, a beautiful Fontainebleau suite tour, a 90s video store pop-up coming to Vegas, and a slot machine screenshot that exposes an 83.96% payback setting. Plus — a wild conspiracy theory about Bally's, Boyd, and the old Tropicana site that just might be true. 0:00 Best Vegas street performer? 0:47 The real Rambo lived in Vegas area 1:55 Metallica's high prices & additional shows 3:31 More shows = easier tickets @ Sphere? 4:30 303 In the Cut - Clever social media attempt 5:23 Ice Cream fried chicken & psychodelic carousel at Area 15 6:38 Four Queens Hugo Cellar social media menu 7:40 M Resort launches $5 top shelf cocktails 9:35 Fontainebleau Noble Suite tour 11:38 90's video store speakeasy coming soon 13:17 INSANELY low slot return to player 14:45 Should casino return to player settings be disclosed to players? 16:05 Bally's buys Sam's Town Shreveport 17:10 Bally's Vegas conspiracy - Dumping the A's site? 18:20 Boyd has tried to build on the Strip before Each week tens of thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news shows at http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories. We do two news shows weekly on YouTube with this being the audio version. Never miss out on the latest happenings in and around 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" or "Miles to Memories" in your favorite podcast app. Don't forget to check out our travel/miles/points podcast as well!

Multiple sclerosis resilience isn't about pretending everything is fine. It's about choosing strength when your body forces change.In this episode of Men Talking Mindfulness, Jim shares how a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis shattered his identity — and rebuilt it stronger. Multiple sclerosis resilience became the framework that helped him drop ego, reject victim mentality, and push his physical and mental limits in ways he never imagined.Instead of collapsing into “why me,” Jim chose discipline. Instead of clinging to status or past success, he chose growth. This conversation explores how multiple sclerosis resilience is forged through ownership, endurance training, and a refusal to let suffering define you.You'll hear:• How ego amplifies suffering• Why victim mentality quietly destroys potential• The difference between pain and identity• How endurance challenges reveal hidden strength• Why pushing limits develops clarity and purpose• How chronic illness can deepen self-understandingThis episode is for the man who feels knocked down — by illness, career, or circumstance — and wants to rebuild without self-pity.Learn more from Jim Perona:• Website: https://www.jimperona.com/ • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimperonaofficial/ • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jimperonaofficial/ • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jimperonaofficial/ • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jimperonaofficial Subscribe to Your Thursday Three Things — practical focus tools connected to each week's episode.Free and deep-dive versions available:https://newsletter.focusnowtraining.comOr text MTM to 33777 and we'll send the link straight to you.Join the Men Talking Mindfulness team at the 2026 Spartan Race and take mindfulness into real-world challenge. This is about grit, presence, and brotherhood under pressure. Learn more and join the team here:https://mentalkingmindfulness.com/spartan-race-2026More episodes & resources:https://mentalkingmindfulness.comMental fitness & coaching with Will:https://willnotfear.comBook Jon to speak with your team:https://jonmacaskill.comIf this episode resonates, follow the show, leave a rating and review, and share it with one man who's trying to lead without losing himself.This episode was co-produced by Robert Lopez of www.cratesaudio.comHosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Save 10% on a Las Vegas Advisor 2026 membership and book with code MTM.   https://www.lasvegasadvisor.com/shop/products/lva-membership-platinum/?ref=MTM Episode Description The January 2026 Las Vegas numbers are in — and the headlines don't tell the whole story. We break down what's really going on with visitor volume, gaming revenue, Canadian tourism, and downtown occupancy. Plus: a new Las Vegas casino is coming that's been described as "Excalibur and Circus Circus having a baby," the Hard Rock guitar tower keeps rising, and the world's largest In-N-Out is almost open at the BLVD Mall. 0:00 Welcome to MTM Vegas 0:30 Excalibur & Circus Circus having a baby? 1:45 Guitar Tower update from the air - Bulging out? 2:42 The world's largest In-N-Out opening this month? 3:28 A look inside the Strip's new Five Guys 5:02 Vegas moving walkways never work! 6:38 January 2026 numbers are in 7:30 Baccarat KILLED Vegas casinos in January 9:00 Canadians are abandoning Las Vegas 9:57 Is Downtown Las Vegas a "value"? 11:06 Are these numbers good or bad? Each week tens of thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news shows at http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories. We do two news shows weekly on YouTube with this being the audio version. Never miss out on the latest happenings in and around 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" or "Miles to Memories" in your favorite podcast app. Don't forget to check out our travel/miles/points podcast as well!

Save 10% on a Las Vegas Advisor 2026 membership and book with code MTM.   https://www.lasvegasadvisor.com/shop/products/lva-membership-platinum/?ref=MTM Episode Description This week Vegas made headlines for a bunch of big reasons. We break down Qantas launching direct Sydney flights to Las Vegas and what that means for the city's international growth, plus Metallica's newly announced Sphere residency and whether it could become one of the toughest tickets in town. We also discuss Bruno Mars getting a street named after him near Park MGM, the latest Eastside Cannery implosion update (including Longhorn's paid viewing setup), and a possible Primm sale that could signal major redevelopment at the state line. In other news we cover Wynn's hack follow-up, A's/Bally's funding chatter, Plaza's new casino streaming room and several Vegas food stories including Bob Taylor's Ranch House earning a James Beard America's Classics honor. Episode Guide 0:00 Vegas toucan rescue! 0:20 Bruno Mars gets a street 2:19 Vegas growing up - Direct Australia flight announced 3:59 Implosion update - Longhorn saves the day 5:45 Metallica coming to Sphere 7:40 Plaza's new streaming room 9:13 Ri Ra's ice cream cake 9:54 Sgrizzi's parking lot eats 10:31 Lucky Pig's $1 dumplings 11:07 Rio's new Hyatt Globalist breakfast - Downgrade? 12:23 Oldest Vegas steakhouse - James Beard winner 13:50 Wynn hack follow up - Did they pay a ransom? 14:35 Bally's Vegas funding - A savior on the horizon? 15:54 Primm for sale?!? 17:30 A Primm redevelopment ahead of the new airport Each week tens of thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news shows at http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories. We do two news shows weekly on YouTube with this being the audio version. Never miss out on the latest happenings in and around 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" or "Miles to Memories" in your favorite podcast app. Don't forget to check out our travel/miles/points podcast as well!

Episode Description On this episode of the MTM Travel the travel show we discuss the recent events in Mexico, how they've been sensationalized and what travelers need to consider before canceling or planning a trip. We also discuss: pure Michigan, Sapphire's free Whoop, how Southwest got duped, an insane hotel coffee maker hack and Mark's big return to MTM. 0:00 Welcome to MTM Travel 1:28 Mark's big return to MTM & Patreon enhancements! 6:09 Mexico cartel woes - Should you cancel trips? 12:53 INSANE hotel coffee maker hack 17:05 Whoop free with Sapphire + Shawn's experience 21:25 Elliott pulls out of Southwest after driving massive changes 22:27 Starlink coming to Southwest Airlines 25:25 Cadillac House Curio Hilton - Pure Michigan? 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 Play, Spotify, TuneIn, Pocket Casts, or via RSS. Don't see your favorite podcast platform? Please let us know!