Faces And Aces: Las Vegas
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S3E34: Make Podcasting Great Again
July 02, 2017 02:57 - 46 minutes - 63.8 MBJuly 1, 2017 – This episode I’m joined by Mitch and Dr. Kev from the Tipping The Odds Las Vegas podcast to have a fun conversation about Vegas. For more information about topics we talked about in this episode: Cousin Vito’s Casino Podcast Gold Strike Hotel and Gambling Hall YourTripReports.com Slot Golf – Episode 26 of Faces and Aces: Las Vegas and Episode 25 of the Vegas Fanboy podcast. Vital Vegas Podcast feat. Mitch & Dr. Kev
S3E33: Geek’s Guide To Vegas
June 16, 2017 17:26 - 1 hour - 134 MBJune 16, 2017 – In this geekfest of an episode, I’m joined by Gray Cargill (vegassolo.com) to talk about all the nerdy things to do in Vegas, Ardian King (Adrian Has Issues podcast) who gives us tips on surviving a comic convention, Octopus/Caveman to tell booze filled Vegas stories and Kaj (iHeartGeek podcast) to reminisce about Star Trek The Experience. Also on this episode, I’m joined by Cousin Vito (Cousin Vito’s Casino podcast) to share stories from his 360 Vegas Vacation trip, and I giv...
S3E32: Las Vegas Stripping
June 02, 2017 20:59 - 1 hour - 108 MBJune 2, 2017 – Scotty Q joins me from The Secret Society Club Podcast to talk about attending a bachelor party in Vegas. Then, I talk to Arnold Snyder from ToplessVegasOnline.com to find out about free limo rides to strip clubs. Last, I had the pleasure of having coffee with Reagan Reilly and she shares with me what it’s like to be a feature entertainer at a Las Vegas strip club. Also on this episode, I talk to Jocelyn who shares a quick story titled “I was a stripper in Vegas for 5 minutes” ...
S3E31: Pocket Aces
May 20, 2017 15:14 - 55 minutes - 75.9 MBMay 19, 2017 – This episode I talk to a couple of seasoned poker players about some of their favorite poker rooms in Vegas. The host of HighRollerRadio.net and Vegas local Alysia help me find a good beginner room for me to start playing poker. I also tell a story from my recent trip to Vegas and I introduce a new website that collects and shares Vegas stories. I wrote up one of my adventures from my recent trip and posted it at BookOfVegas.com. You can follow them on twitter @bookofvegas. For...
S3E30: It’s The Little Things
May 06, 2017 01:02 - 37 minutes - 51.9 MBMay 5, 2017 – It’s a short ep this week because I took a spontaneous Vegas to go see Dave Chappelle. On this ep of the show, I review of The Steakhouse at Circus Circus. Then Tony Snyder from the 360 Vegas podcast and the Vice Lounge Online Podcast and I swap Vegas stories and talk about the little things that make Vegas great!
S3E29: Ladies of Neo-Burlesque
April 23, 2017 15:59 - 1 hour - 105 MBApril 21, 2017 – With the help of the ladies of Majestik Burlesque and Lili VonSchtupp, I learned about the wonderful and playful world of burlesque! It’s not just T&A (tassels & assels), it’s about empowerment, inclusiveness and performance art. I also talk to Tony Snyder from the 360 Vegas podcast to get some of the details about the upcoming Vegas Vacation 4 getaway this May 28th – 30th. For more information about the topics we talked about in this episode: Vital Vegas episode 45 – Tassels...
S3E28: Marijuanalogues
April 07, 2017 14:47 - 1 hour - 86.2 MBApril 7, 2017 – With recreational marijuana use now legal in Nevada, I talk to Matthew Janz from The Apothecarium Las Vegas to find out how accessible will cannabis be to tourists. I also have Matt Seibert from the MR BS Show who shares his first time experience in Vegas and gives a pro tip about mixing weed and alcohol. If you’d like to hear the episode where he and his friends talk about the Adventure Combat Ops experience in Las Vegas, click here. I also share a story about a rude awakenin...
S3E27: Tattoo U
March 24, 2017 03:40 - 52 minutes - 72 MBMarch 24, 2017 – This episode we talk to Club Tattoo’s Justin Van Bibber and get great advice about getting inked while on your Vegas getaway. Also, Kitty & Leo from the Afterburn 739 podcast return to share more silly Vegas stories. We also share a way to avoid paying resort fees and parking fees, we talk about the upcoming 360 Vegas Vacation 4 and Chris reveals his 2 picks for #TryPod month. For more information about the topics we talked about in this episode: YourTripReports.com – a bri...
S3E26: 21 And Over
March 10, 2017 12:17 - 1 hour - 84.5 MBMarch 10, 2017 – The podcast returns with an interview with Austin, who for one summer was part of the infamous MIT Blackjack Ring. He talks about counting cards, team play, staying in crappy hotels and breaking the bank of a small casino. I also tell the story of playing blackjack with my cousin who blows her bank roll in the first 5 minutes of playing at the casino and I give a refresher course on how to play slot golf. For links to golf score keeping apps for your phone or to print out a g...
S2E25: Let’s Be Frank Pt2
July 18, 2016 02:27 - 51 minutes - 71.2 MBJuly 17, 2016 – We continue our interview with author Frank Scoblete, but first we open the show with some highlights and lowlights of my recent trip to Vegas. I talk about the online check-in process, Uber and some great restaurants. Then in part 2 of my conversation with Frank, we finish up our conversation about blackjack and talk about when is a good time to leave the tables. Frank also shares a few fantastic stories about gambling and and a hilarious story about his first and second kiss...
S2E24: Let’s Be Frank
July 03, 2016 00:00 - 53 minutes - 73.3 MBJuly 1, 2016 – This episode we start with a shout out to a new podcast, Cousin Vito’s Casino. If you’re looking for an entertaining gambling podcast, please check it out. If you’re going to be in Vegas on July 9 or 10, you have a chance to see Richard Cheese and Lounge Against the Machine. Tickets start at $19, you can get tickets here. Our interview this week is with Frank Scoblete is the author of many books about gambling including I Am a Dice Controller, I Am a Card Counter, as well as no...
S2E23: Let’s Make A Dealer 2
June 18, 2016 01:32 - 50 minutes - 69.7 MBJune 17, 2016 – This episode we have our 1st returning guest, Heather from vegas-aces.com. We had such a great response from our listeners the last time she was on the show, and someone asked that she return to the show sooner rather than later. Since we aim to please, here she is. You can find her on twitter @vegas_aces, but the best way to contact her is via email [email protected]. One more thing. We’re continuing to support Adam from the Vegas Fanboy podcast who has created a limite...
S2E22: Outside Vegas
June 04, 2016 01:34 - 1 hour - 101 MBJune 3, 2016 – This episode we’re lucky to have Neil & Annaleis from the Dark Angels and Pretty Freaks podcast to share a bunch of their Vegas adventures. We talk about casino jail, twerking and poolside cabanas. Another one of those adventures was a trip where Neil went kite sailing at the salt flats over in Primm, Nevada. Since he did some cool stuff off strip, we paired their story with a great interview about an off strip property. We talked to Max who is the General Manager over at the G...
S2E21: Crashing In Vegas
May 20, 2016 20:09 - 1 hour - 109 MBMay 20, 2016 – Our 1 year anniversary. We started this thing on May 31, 2015 and we’d like to thank all of our guests who have shared their stories. We also thank all of our listeners. Thank you for listening and supporting us! Octopus Caveman (@octopuscaveman on twitter) joins me for the trip report about 360 Vegas’ Vegas Vacation 3. Mark put together a great trip and I met a lot of wonderful people. Thank you Mark, Tony, Keren and Alastair for being great hosts. In the What Happend In Vegas...
S2E20: The Bright Side of Vegas
May 06, 2016 06:05 - 54 minutes - 87.9 MBMay 6, 2016 – I start the show with a shout-out to listener Ed and the Due For A Win podcast. In the What Happened In Vegas story segment, Todd Gades (@yoeleven_ on twitter) shares his story of misfortune turned to fortune. We also talk about his free e-book How A Math Nerd Plays Craps. You can find it on the home page of youcanbetonthat.com on the left, under the “follow us” icons. Last we talk to Michael from VegasBright.com who tells us about the origin of this website & podcast. We also t...
S2E19: Horde of Elvii
April 22, 2016 20:51 - 1 hour - 106 MBApril 22, 2016 – If you’re fan of Vegas there are about 18 different Vegas podcasts for you to listen to. In this episode, we tip our hat to all the podcasts that talk about Vegas and interview one podcast that is based in Vegas. A link to all the podcasts we talk about can be found at VegasFanboy.com. Adam from the Vegas Fanboy podcast comes on the show to share some of favorite podcast memories and tell a great story about he and his friends invading the strip as a horde of Elvii (plural fo...
S2E18: Guitargarita Hero
April 09, 2016 23:15 - 1 hour - 131 MBApril 8, 2016 – A Vegas buffet of guests. Our friends from The Mixed Feelings Podcast have given me a gang name and ask a question about weed in Vegas. Vegas Meet Up 2016 & 2017. Next February 2017, Dark Angels & Pretty Freaks Podcast and myself are headed to Vegas. They talk a little bit about it in episode #107 of their show. We’ll talk about it more as the date approaches. This August 26, 27, 28 Leo & Kitty from Afterburn 739, The MR. BS Show & other members of the High Altitude Podcast Ne...
S2E17: Let’s Make A Dealer
March 25, 2016 14:39 - 1 hour - 114 MBMarch 25, 2016 – We chat with a fake casino dealer and a real dealer. Cassie & Mandy from the Mixed Feelings Podcast talk about their ass-smackin’ good time at the Hofbräuhaus. We play an excerpt from their podcast MFP Episode 13 – German Beer Hall Spankings for Everyone. As an added bonus, here’s a link the the video of their experience! Jim & Stan from the Jim And Derek Channel share stories about making a $500 bet & shooting firearms at Battlefield Vegas. They also talk about making funny ...
S2E16: Year Of The Monkey
March 11, 2016 21:37 - 1 hour - 127 MBMarch 11, 2016 – Our belated Chinese New Year episode, featuring: The Classy Little Podcast gives a quick rundown explaining what Chinese New Year is all about. Minji & Marvin from Kollaboration share stories about finding friends passed out in a ditch and the dilemmas of dressing sexy Vegas. Musician Daniel Park talks about his music and what it takes to be a successful performer on the strip. Shoutouts: • Welcome to a new Vegas podcast Vegas Bright. • Congrats to Adam from the Vegas Fanboy ...
S2E15: Kylo Ben
February 28, 2016 16:33 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MBFeb 28, 2016 – My friend Kyle shares his story about getting spanked at the Hofbrauhaus Las Vegas. Then, Aaron and Chris investigate Kyle’s story by going to the Hof and getting butt paddled. Also in this episode we’re joined by Adam from the Vegas Fanboy blog & podcast to discuss Julie Bindel’s recent op ed piece “Why I Hate Las Vegas“. A special dramatic reading of the article is provided by Alex from the 98 Problems podcast. A new sound drop and segment name for our show comes from The Som...
S1E14: Vegas Stories
February 01, 2016 08:05 - 52 minutes - 96.2 MBFeb 1, 2016 – Jennie & Chris talk about being a tourist in their home city or Los Angeles. We visit Egg Slut to see what all the fuss is about. We also kick off a new segment on the show, Vegas Stories, with our guests Kitty and Leo from the Afterburn 739 podcast. They share a story about wanting to teach their daughter about the dangers of gambling…then they win $300 with her money! We also have Michael Tomes from vegaspoolseason.com and umbrellavip.com to talk about some good options for wh...
S1E13: Ball and Jax
January 10, 2016 22:37 - 55 minutes - 101 MBJanuary 9, 2016 – Jennie & Chris open the show discussing the $800 million power ball jackpot. Our guest this week is Jax from Adventure Combat Ops. She is a Bronze Star recipient who recently relocated to Las Vegas to be the event manager at this high adrenaline thrill experience. Adventure Combat Ops is a live action Call Of Duty experience where you are trained by military special ops members. Once trained, they take you through a course where you shoot air soft guns at live targets while ...
S1E12: Eye In The Sky
December 25, 2015 15:09 - 1 hour - 122 MBDecember 25, 2015 – Security manager Mike talks about what it’s like to be the “eye in the sky”. He also shares some stories about his adventures in Vegas. Chris and Jennie also talk about the Miss Universe fiasco, prepping yourself for New Year’s Eve and cheap parking in DTLV. Thank you to Richard Cheese for his swingin’ song “Christmas In Las Vegas”. You can check out his full discography and tour dates at his website: richardcheese.com. Marc Meltzer’s twitter posts and articles inspired ou...
S1E11: Bond-ing Over Poker
December 11, 2015 05:18 - 1 hour - 119 MBDecember 11, 2015 – This episode we talk to Dr. Brett Abarbanel about the advantages and disadvantages for women poker players. Chris discusses with in-house Millennials Katie and Aaron about why Generation Y does not like to gamble. Katie and Aaron talk a little about their Thanksgiving in Vegas and Chris brings up Vegas Fanboy Episode 44, interview with blackjack expert Ken Smith. What Happened In Vegas News: Killers & Wayne Newton to Open Las Vegas Arena, Silvercar coming to Las Vegas, Mag...
S1E10: Totally Rewarded Vegas
November 27, 2015 15:30 - 45 minutes - 84 MBNovember 27, 2015 – Chris stayed at The Linq and Aaron stayed at The Flamingo during their most recent over night trip to Vegas. They also show some love for the Downtown Podcast and discuss Aaron’s collection of hotel room keys. What Happened In Vegas News: W Hotels coming to the Las Vegas Strip, The Avengers and The Transformers are coming to Vegas, Ice Skating & Smores at the Cosmopolitan. Faces: Part 1 of an interview we recorded back in September 2015, we talk to the head of UCLA’s Socia...
S1E9: Mini Episode 1
November 14, 2015 03:23 - 22 minutes - 41.9 MBNovember 13, 2015 – A short episode where we talk about why there hasn’t been a new episode in several weeks. We also talk about our trip to VIMFP and Katie talks about the difference between going to Vegas in your 20’s vs your 30’s.
S1E8: Addicted To Vegas
September 11, 2015 20:17 - 1 hour - 50.5 MBSeptember 11, 2015 – Katie runs through Disneyland on a 10K run and Aaron sits through a Colombo marathon. Also, this marks the first time we didn’t go to Vegas in between episodes. It’s the end of a streak, or as we like to see it, the beginning of a new streak. Show Notes: Disneyland 10K What Happened In Vegas News: Cosmo Fire Update, 28 Things To Do In Vegas this September, Mirage Drink Voucher System, PRIDE LV. Faces: We talk gambling addiction with the co-director of the UCLA gambling st...
S1E7: Fast But Not Furious
August 28, 2015 17:40 - 1 hour - 46.9 MBAugust 28, 2015 – Welcome back Katie! Aaron & Chris discuss another trip to Vegas. We reveal our own Batman-esque hitchhiking robot hitchBAT and talk about how the Gold Strike Hotel and Gambling Hall let us use the 1966 Batmobile! A special thank you to vegasnews.com for letting us use your Richard Petty car image. Show Notes: Elvis Exhibition, dashboard cookies, hitchBOT, hitchBAT What Happened In Vegas News: Uber / Lyft at McCarran, Medical MJ Dispensary in LV Faces: Ricky talks about som...
S1E6: King For A Day
August 16, 2015 21:29 - 1 hour - 49.3 MBAugust 16, 2015 – Aaron benefits from the largesse of his relatives and Chris mourns the loss of hitchBOT. Show Notes: Aria Sky Suites, R.I.P. hitchBOT What Happened In Vegas News: Life is Beautiful Speaker Lineup, Life is Beautiful One Day Tickets, Riviera To Be Demolished, Upscale Movie Theater in DTVL Faces: We go to LV Comic Con and interview FluffiKitten and GothamPD. We talk a little about art & culture in DTLV. We then talk to Adam from the Vegas Fanboy Podcast and learn about his love...
S1E5: Vegas Or Bust
July 26, 2015 22:42 - 1 hour - 51.9 MBJuly 26, 2015 – Special guest host: Adam from the Vegas Fanboy podcast! Show Notes: Vegas Fanboy, Red Rock Resort, Syn Shop, Adventures of hitchBOT What Happened In Vegas News: Cosmopolitan Pool Fire, Vegas CEO Lives In Trailer, DTLV Drinking Laws, Mirage Volcano, (dot)Vegas Faces: We interview Kate, an airbnb host in Vegas. She shares interesting stories about hosting strangers in her home. Here’s a link to her profile: Kate’s airbnb listing. Aces: Pet friendly The Element in Summerli...
S1E4: Bartending In Vegas
July 12, 2015 21:14 - 58 minutes - 40.2 MBJuly 12, 2015 – Aaron takes a solo trip and still can’t confirm if Mr. Wynn is a vegan. Show Notes: Alien Fresh Jerky, Key & Peele What Happened In Vegas News: Visit From Imagine Dragons, Donate To Ireland Larson’s Medical Fund, Adventure Combat Ops, Dive-In Movies, Secret Hotels Faces: We interview Amy, who is also a bartender at a popular resort/casino. She tells me what it’s like to be a woman bartender in Vegas. A charity that she endorses is iCAN (Issues Concerning Adolescents of Ne...
S1E3: Full Bellies, Empty Wallets
June 28, 2015 23:18 - 1 hour - 55.4 MBJune 28, 2015 – Aaron and Chris return from Las Vegas with a new batch of stories and reviews of some great eateries. Show Notes: Mandles, Kate’s airbnb listing What Happened In Vegas News: UFO Hotel Update, Fast Cash For College?, Uber/Lyft on the Strip, LV Most Expensive Restaurant City Faces: James becomes out first “face” of the podcast. We talk about the early days of Indian Gaming, tipping, professional gambling, gambling etiquette, and dealer terminology. Last, we talk about his tr...
S1E2: 28 Hours In Vegas Pt 2
June 07, 2015 04:30 - 1 hour - 43.1 MBJune 7, 2015 – We finish our trip report and tell the story about why Chris got scolded by a dealer. We also discuss whether or not if staying off strip is a good way to save money. We preview Aaron and Chris’ upcoming Vegas adventure. Aaron is staying at 2 “secret hotels”. Chris will be staying at someone’s home via airbnb. You can see his host’s profile here: Kate’s airbnb Listing Show Notes: The Signature At MGM Grand, The Four Seasons What Happened In Vegas News: The Player on NBC, Eliz...
S1E1: 28 Hours In Vegas Pt1
May 31, 2015 04:28 - 1 hour - 41.5 MBMay 31, 2015 – In our debut episode we have a trip report, we talk about the Wynn buffet and we thank the Vegas Fanboy podcast for helping us get started. We also design a theme trip in the style of Mad Men. Last, we get good gaming tips from James, a dealer at a Southern California casino. Check out his dark fantasy themed art at : facebook.com/jrcoffron and jrcoffron.darkfolio.com Show Notes: The Dancing Man, Surge Pricing for Disney What Happened In Vegas News: Duck Commander Musical, Riv...