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Scorching Heat in Vegas: How to Beat the Extreme Weather and Still Have FunKey TakeawaysThe extreme heat in Las Vegas significantly impacts daily activities and events, requiring strategic planning and innovation.Creative content production, especially in hot climates, necessitates adaptation and can be supported by tech tools like AI.Our furry friends, while often misunderstood in their actions, behave in ways that mirror human nature and can teach us about patience and understanding.Las Vegas is known for its vibrant nightlife, glitzy casinos, and unmatched entertainment. But when the summer hits, the city's infamous heat can turn even the most mundane activities into a sweat-drenched ordeal. Mike and Toria, hosts of "The Nightly Rant," dive into the complexities of life in such a challenging environment, revealing how they navigate activities, content creation, and even pet management amidst scorching temperatures.Battling the Las Vegas Heat: Creative Ways to Enjoy the OutdoorsLas Vegas is no stranger to extreme weather conditions. Mike recalls, "Normally we've been going outside, like since about beginning of maybe, right, so about six weeks now… you'd walk the loop around the park, which is a quarter of a mile, by the way, you'd walk that third of a mile and you're sweating like a pig already."For those who live in or visit Sin City, it's essential to find ways to enjoy the outdoors without succumbing to the heat. Tomorrow's event, the Savannah Bananas vs. the Firefighters at Las Vegas Ballpark, is a prime example. Despite soaring temperatures predicted to peak at 100°F, Mike and Toria are determined to make the most of it. Here are some tips they might be employing:Hydration and Misting: As Toria highlights, “we're going to have to find the at least one on the mister bottles.” Staying hydrated and keeping cool with mist bottles can be a game-changer.Timing: Opting for activities early in the morning or later in the evening when temperatures are slightly cooler.Preparation with Technology: Incorporating tech solutions, such as mobile apps for weather forecasts and finding shaded spots at venues, can add a protective layer to outdoor plans.Despite the challenges, adapting to the heat allows residents and visitors alike to still have enjoyable experiences in Las Vegas.Content Creation in High Heat: Strategies for Efficiency and InnovationCreating engaging content is a demanding task, even more so in a hot climate. Mike's revelation about the intricate process of building videos for their channel “What Happens in Vegas” sheds light on some challenges: "I have to find pictures… and animate the pictures… it takes at least minimum 6 hours to edit one of these. It just takes four. And probably five and a half of those hours is looking for the stuff to fill in over the voice."Here's a breakdown of their method:Utilizing AI Tools: Mike mentions, “I'm going to try the new prompt to video AI tool and see if it works,” indicating their willingness to leverage technology to streamline their workflow.Resourcefulness in Content Collection: From managing voiceovers to incorporating clips from other creators (albeit with mixed success), they exhibit a flexible approach to sourcing content.Efficient Scheduling: Early planning and execution allow for ample review time, ensuring the content meets quality standards before publication.Exploring and implementing diverse tools and methods helps content creators maintain quality and efficiency, even under less-than-ideal conditions.Understanding and Managing Pets in the Heat: Lessons in Patience and ObservationPets, much like humans, have their unique ways of coping with the heat. Toria humorously comments on their dog's perplexing but lovable behavior: “She only leaps on the people who interact with her.” This observation highlights how pets' actions, although sometimes annoying, are instinctual and often misunderstood.Here are some insights about managing pets in high-temperature environments:Monitoring Behavior: Recognizing how pets react to different stimuli can help in adapting their care. For instance, Bree stepping on Doug's butt might seem clumsy, but it underscores the need for careful monitoring and understanding of pet dynamics.Creating Comfortable Spaces: Ensuring pets have cool, shaded areas and sufficient water can prevent overheating.Patience and Training: Training pets to adapt to a routine helps in managing their behavior in different environments, as seen in their well-behaved nature at restaurants.Through observation and patience, managing pets in extreme weather becomes more manageable, ensuring their well-being and happiness.Embracing the Heat and Maximizing EnjoymentNavigating life in Las Vegas during the peak of summer requires a balance of preparation, creativity, and a sense of humor. Whether it's planning a day at the ballpark, creating content in the comfort of an air-conditioned space, or ensuring pets are comfortable, it's about making the best of challenging situations.As Mike and Toria demonstrate, combining detailed planning with innovative tools and techniques not only gets the job done but often leads to unexpected moments of fun and discovery. After all, even in 100-degree weather, life doesn't have to come to a standstill. With the right mindset and resources, the heat becomes just another backdrop to the endless possibilities in the vibrant city of Las Vegas.TimestampSummary0:15Surviving Vegas Heat and Upcoming Sports Events3:27YouTube Updates and Vegas Events with Mike and Torya4:47Challenges of Video Editing and AI Tools6:43Challenges and Solutions in Video Content Creation9:08The Pros and Cons of Dogs Talking12:58A Grumpy Rant and a Humorous Sign-Off
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Las Vegas is a city that sells sex… but when it comes to our sex shops, we're actually kinda… basic. Today, co-host Vogue Robinson chats with UNLV professor Lynn Comella, author of the book “Vibrator Nation: How Feminist Sex-Toy Stores Changed the Business of Pleasure,” about sex shops in Vegas: How they're evolving, the challenges faced by the one feminist sex shop we had (ever so briefly), and what a great sex shop can do for a city like ours. What's your favorite sex shop in Vegas? Never been, but now you have questions? Leave us a voicemail at 702-514-0719, or tag us on social media at @CityCastVegas on Twitter and Instagram. Want some more Las Vegas news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
No. 112 The Weekly Walk Season 3 Episode 36 RAT FARTS A clean show! Woo Hoo WHAT HAPPENED IN GOLF THIS PAST WEEK. News: Rahm and Bryson are out of the Olympics with COVID Professional Golf Tour wrap-ups Our LOCKS Results FedEx Cup and OWGR Updates WHAT IS HAPPENING IN GOLF THIS WEEK. PGA Tour - Idle until 8/5 European Tour - ISPS HANDA World Invitational Tour Champions - Idle until 8/13 LPGA - ISPS HANDA World Invitational Korn Ferry Tour - Idle until 8/5 SHOW BEERS This weeks Beer: Never Better from Coronado Brewing Company Double India Pale Ale - ABV: 8.1% LOOK AT THIS INSTAGRAM: Joe: @kingcollinsgolf Matt: @vegasvarsity Jeremy: @allgolfequipment VIVA LAS VEGAS Where we played this last week: Siena, TPC Vegas, Revere Lex, Rio Secco What's on deck for this week: Las Vegas National Odds and our LOCKS for the Olympics DEEP THOUGHT Toughest closing holes in Vegas How would you like a course to conclude The Chasing Daylight Podcast The Chasing Daylight is the official podcast of The Breakfast Ball Golf Blog. This show is for the casual golf fan who occasionally likes to nerd out on the game's different topics. Look for interviews from insiders within the industry, banter from their opinions on golf's current state. And discussions about headline topics like the Major tournaments and the hot new clubs hitting the shelves. Real talk, from real people who play the game. Special thanks to the Las Vegas Golf Superstore for their continued support of this show! Be sure to give us a follow on Instagram as well: @chasingdaylightpodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/chasingdaylight/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chasingdaylight/support
In this episode, I discuss with author Richard Zoglin his book Elvis in Vegas: How the King Reinvented the Las Vegas Show. Our discussion takes us from the early years of Las Vegas to the King of Rock in Roll's seven-year and over 600 sold-out shows. Doug Hess is the host! Forgotten Hollywood is on Facebook!
We are back with a new episode with some BIG 2021 energy. On this episode, Kevin, Becca & Ryan interview Steph Stoppenhagen of Black & Veatch's Connected Communities + Telecom business to learn all about a new luxury entertainment smart city development in Las Vegas called Bleutech Park. Tune in to hear: -What the heck is Bleutech Park?-How Bleutech Park integrates Smart City technology-Is this the prototype for the world's future of metropolitan cities?-What makes it the next luxury resort in Vegas-How you can gamble with the parks own cryptocurrency-Giant solar trees? Energy generating pavement?? Smart solar roads??? *mind blown emoji* -All this and more, on Generation STEM! Want to see more from the Generation STEM team? Check us out on social media @genstempodcast, or visit us at our website at www.genstempodcast.com This podcast is powered by Black & Veatch - www.bv.com
On the latest episode my man Josh from Vegas joins the show and we get into a various of topics including will we ever see a NBA team in Vegas? How will sports look like with or without fans? We also get into his Dolphins and the progression they have made in the last 2 years! So much more we get into in this episode so sit back and enjoy another episode of the Off The Ball Podcast!!! Follow Josh and The Benchwarmers and Burners Podcast https://twitter.com/jawshlozano https://twitter.com/thebnbpod https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcC8DPNp9HmRJHZq5j2bGaA https://www.instagram.com/thebnbpod/ https://thebnbpod.captivate.fm/ Pod Decks are unique interview questions and episode starting prompts in the palm of your hand. So whether you are a new podcaster or existing broadcaster looking to grow you audience or get more engagement you’re going to want to check out poddecks.com - use code OFFTHEBALLPOD for 10% off your first order! Pod Decks are the hottest new tool for podcasters looking to have more meaningful conversations or gamify their podcast. Simply shuffle up, ask a question, and let the content roll! Get yours today at poddecks.com and use code OFFTHEBALLPOD for 10% off your order! Follow on IG - https://www.instagram.com/poddecks/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chris-lebron/support
(00:00-25:00) Austin Bickett -Roger Goodell’s time to shine -Waiting to become a millionaire -Phone security -Broncos ace the draft -John Elway’s recent success -Teams that get A+ draft grades -The Cowboys get better -Sentimental content overload -Jameis to the Saints -Lasik eye surgery -College athletes getting paid in 2021-22 -NCAA v. G-League -Rams draft (25:00-44:00) Shea Martin -Vikings land Justin Jefferson -No Love: Drama looming in Green Bay -Crazy Rodgers stats -The Patriot way? -New England QB theories -Best wishes Trey Mancini -MLB resumption developments -Shea’s personal, thankfully negative, -Coronavirus testing experience (44:00-62:00) Dylan Bickel -Justin Herbert aspirations -What the Chargers next few seasons look like -AFC West possible dominance -Clyde Edwards-Helaire’s fit in KC -Chiefs backfield breakdown -How good can Joe Burrow’s Bengals be? -Rich get richer in Baltimore -Mekhi Becton as a Jet -Louisville free agent signees (62:00-81:30) Pat Sheehan -Pat’s dreams come true: Tua’s a Dolphin -How things could turn around and when they’ll turn around for Miami -Lynn Bowden’s NFL journey starts in Vegas -How the Raiders may utilize his strengths -Other Kentucky players that are NFL bound -Ahmad Wagner’s story -Get Up bloopers -25th.. groups of 10
It's All-Star Week! Hello? Anyone care? - Gerard Gallant fired from Vegas: How the shocking firing shakes up the NHL coaching tree, was it deserved, is DeBoer a "natural" fit in Vegas and where does Gallant go from here? - The NHL Department of Sometimes Player Safety: Mathieu Perreault sounds OFF on DPS after Vancouver's Jake Virtanen delivers a vicious elbow with no fine or suspension. Has player frustration reached a tipping point? - Our picks for NHL Mid-Season Awards: Vezina, Norris, Calder, Jack Adams and Art Ross. Believe it or not, but someone picked a New York Ranger for MVP - Bruins and Rangers Week in Review: Is Boston in danger of missing out on the playoffs completely? - Picks of the Week - Today In NHL History
Richard Zoglin has worn many hats at Time Magazine of the the years, writer, critic, and editor. He's also written three books looking at the history of American entertainment: Comedy at the Edge: How Stand-up in the 1970s Changed America, Hope:, Entertainer of the Century, about Bob Hope and now Elvis in Vegas: How the King Reinvented the Las Vegas Show which is published by Simon and Schuster.
In this episode we debate buying your weed from a dispensary: here to last or just a fad? - The argument for why consumers will buy weed online instead of in person - Why dispensaries are important in capturing consumers - How dispensaries act as a bridge between black market and mainstream - Do people enjoy the dispensary retail experience? Will they continue to visit once the initial fad fades? - How important is the budtender? - Will consumers trust the dispensary? Or will they rely on online and word of mouth - Lessons learned from Planet13's location in Vegas - How dispensaries will be invaluable to cannabis brands
You could say Elvis's life was up and down. He went from a pauper to The King, a record-breaker to washed-up, then back to the top again in Vegas. Richard argues that not only did Vegas save Elvis, he saved it too. Elvis in Vegas: How the King Reinvented the Las Vegas ShowBook Link- amzn.to/2OpLDaISee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Not making it big on Broadway might have been frustrating for Baylen Leonard at the time but it was the UK’s gain as, despite having grown up in relative poverty in the Tennessee foothills, he’s now a well known radio presenter, DJ and broadcaster based in London, well known for having been an integral part of the popular Danny Baker’s team on BBC Radio London, and spreading the country music love around the world. He’s also on first name terms with Dolly Parton, now that to anyone is better than any Broadway part. On this episode we cover: His hybrid accent East Tennessee The great Smokey Mountains The Appalachian Mountains and the Blue Ridge Mountains Bristol Tennessee The town that lies between two states State Street Extreme wealth and poverty The coal industry Growing up in a trailer park Whether it is okay to use the term ‘hill billy’ Wearing the hill billy badge with pride Farming communities ‘the worst kind of American poverty’ Having a great childhood The trailer park community Moving away age 18 Standing out at school School bullies Not learning to swim Life lessons from poverty High school Virginia High Being at the ‘really poor rural high school’ How his life was changed by local community theatre Being accepted to theatre school in New York Working in a factory to save money Making drill bits on a production line The sisters who would drive from Tennessee to Vegas How they inspired him to leave Arriving in New York at the age of 18 The craziness of New York in the 90s Mayor Giuliani Stealing books from the library Bad guide book advice The unexpected noise of the city Not liking silence Loving sky scrapers Leaving New York for London Wondering why the hell he had moved Not becoming a Broadway star A fascination with the UK A lucky encounter with a radio producer at a party Voice overs at BBC Radio 1 Blagging his way into BBC Radio London Working with Danny Baker Becoming a big part of the Danny Baker show Amy Lamee Americans on the radio Giving back by helping other people out Class divide Badly paid work Danny Baker’s last show flouncing What it’s like living as an American in London George W Bush A surprise anti-American vibe Differences between Britain and America You say tomato, Baylen still stays tomato London v New York The Tube v the Subway London as a ‘big churning animal’ Cracking the London code Loving to travel Returning to Nashville Not having been to Australia or the Far East Amsterdam, Prague, love of Spain Plans to visit Mexico Meeting Dolly Parton Family vacations at Dollywood Not liking country music growing up Now focusing his career on country music The festival, Nashville Meets London The Long Road festival Being thankful for where he is from
On the 80th TCS we are joined by Mark Warner of the Vegas Hockey Podcast to talk all things Sin City Puck. We ask Mark point blank, why should an arrogant Canadian hockey fan be interested in seeing another team in the desert and Mark fires right back with a terrific answer. Later on, what's the buzz around Vegas? How does the arena look and will there be gambling inside and what's the best strategy for Las Vegas going in to the expansion draft when it comes to building a successful team? Tons of ground to cover with a guy who's got boots on the ground in Sin City as this all comes together. facebook.com/tallcanaudio twitter.com/tallcanaudio twitter.com/VegasHockeyPod