On the Corner of Main Street
137 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 days ago -On the Corner of Main Street provides an inside scoop on downtown Las Vegas. From gaming and special events to new projects and the growing art scene, hear straight from the amazing people who are making downtown Las Vegas a unique and fast-growing destination. Recorded at the Plaza Hotel & Casino – on the corner of Main Street – Plaza CEO Jonathan Jossel will be joined by special guests, including gaming industry leaders, entertainers, local officials and downtown partners, who will share their own exclusive and often entertaining perspective on where Vegas got its start and where it’s going now.
Hosted by Lisa Melmed, Jonathan Jossel and Gary Vickery.
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Bonus Episode: Nevada Preservation and Fireworks!
April 23, 2024 19:00 - 51 minutes - 59.1 MBIn this podcast episode, the Jonathan and Gary discuss the introduction of weekly fireworks shows every Friday night in downtown Las Vegas, starting from May 24th. The idea, initially sparked in 2016 to bring attention to the plaza that was perceived as losing relevance, quickly gained community support. The narrative explores the origins, the decision-making process behind making it a regular event, and the involvement of downtown businesses and the city in amplifying the spectacle. Highlig...
The Plaza's Greatest Hits, Part Three
April 19, 2024 19:00 - 37 minutes - 42.7 MBIn this special 'Best Of' episode, Jonathan and Gary take a stroll down memory lane, showcasing some of the most unforgettable moments from the heart of Las Vegas entertainment. From the uproarious to the unbelievable, they’ve handpicked clips that capture the spirit and sparkle of Sin City. Revel in tales from nightlife transformers, iconic show creators, and unexpected guests who’ve each left their indelible mark on the city. Whether it’s discussing the revolution of the Vegas variety show...
Ashley Revel, Life-Stakes Roulette Player
April 04, 2024 20:00 - 43 minutes - 59.5 MBYears ago, long before Jonathan started running The Plaza, Ashley Revel sold everything he owned in his native England, flew to Las Vegas and put all that money, more than $100,000, on red at the roulette table. It as a huge deal at the time, complete with a reality TV show crew following him around and recording the event. Jonathan and Ashley relive that moment, and Ashley shares how life has worked out since then. Hosts: Jonathan Jossel, Gary Vickery
The Plaza's Greatest Hits, Part Two
March 21, 2024 20:00 - 37 minutes - 52.1 MBThe Vegas historians who've appeared on the podcast get their own "Best Of" episode. Here's the lineup: Early history - Dr. Michael Green, UNLV Ending Segregation - Brian Greenspun, Las Vegas Sun Publisher The Culinary Union - Ted Pappageorge, Culinary Secretary How "The Venetian" name transferred from family restaurant to Strip mega resort - Larry Ruvo, Southern Wine & Spirits of Nevada Director The Keep Memory Alive Foundation & The Lou Ruvo Brain Institute - Larry Ruvo again The P...
Ralph Lamb: His Word Was His Bond
March 07, 2024 21:00 - 57 minutes - 79.5 MBOscar Goodman, in January's Oscar's Dinner Series, remember Las Vegas' most famous lawman, Clark County Sheriff Ralph Lamb. Oscar says it was a working, respectful relationship - at least as he was concerned. The Sheriff? Not so much. Oscar recalls a successful challenge of the Sheriff's power to confiscate someone's casino work card with no recourse. But he also told the tale of a client who was banned from Vegas, with one exception: to visit The Venetian restaurant on West Sahara to enjoy ...
Our Greatest Hits, Part One
February 22, 2024 21:00 - 1 hour - 95.4 MBWith four years of podcasts (119 Episodes!), we thought it would be good to look back and share some of our best moments. But there are so many, it will take us three episodes to do it. This one centers on gaming - except for how Jonathan almost didn't make it to Las Vegas thanks to Dyson vacuum cleaners. Also: great stories from Wynn Las Vegas president Marilyn Spiegel, casino superhost Steve Cyr, veteran gambler Billy Walters, Plaza bingo guru Weldon Russell, gambling consultant & author ...
Las Vegas' Historic Westside
February 08, 2024 23:30 - 49 minutes - 67.9 MBEvery big city had its ghetto, and Las Vegas was no exception. But the people of the Historic Westside made the most of what they had. Filmmaker Emmett Gates has spearheaded a new film about that place and those times, called "Across the Tracks: A Las Vegas Westside Story." He shares the story about making the film, the memories shared by longtime residents, and the hopes for the future. Hosts: Jonathan Jossel, Gary Vickery
Vegas Pauly C
January 25, 2024 21:00 - 57 minutes - 79.4 MBPauly C is Paul Contino, a former telcom executive who also calls himself a degenerate gambler. He's also the inventor of Casino Comp Wallet, an app that aggregates and curates your various loyalty programs and comps you've earned. And Pauly C is also an Internet star, posting short Vegas-centric videos under the name "Vegas Pauly C." His dozens of posts have accumulated more than a million views. Pauly C shares the ups and downs of his Vegas journey, and offers some tips on maximizing your ...
The Downtown Grand's Andrew Economon
January 16, 2024 21:00 - 35 minutes - 49 MBDowntown Grand GM Andrew Economon has, in his words, worked "both sides of the street" in Las Vegas - for Caesars and for MGM. He's made other stops along The Strip and off The Strip, He now runs the hotel that used to be "Lady Luck." After a long closure, it came back ten years ago as The Downtown Grand. Andrew and Jonathan discuss the challenges and rewards of operating downtown, and the latest efforts to, in Andrew's words, "Make Downtown Great Again." He even has hats with that motto!
Christiaan Van Buuren, Plaza Table Games Director
January 11, 2024 21:00 - 44 minutes - 61.5 MBJonathan and Gary continue the "tradition" of welcoming new manager by putting them on the podcast. Christiaan Van Buuren is the new Director of Table Games, and a South African like Jonathan. Christiaan shares his journey from the casino world of South Africa to Las Vegas, a detour to South Korea, then back to Vegas. Also in this episode: Jonathan and Gary review the big events of 2023 at the Plaza, and preview/hint at new things to come.
Former Las Vegas Mayor Jan Jones Blackhurst
December 28, 2023 21:00 - 54 minutes - 74.4 MBLas Vegas' first female mayor, Jan Jones Blackhurst, served from 1994 to 1999 - immediately preceding Oscar Goodman. Jones Blackhurst had already made a name for herself as a TV spokeswoman for her family's grocery store chain, Thrifimart, and her former husband's car dealership. She tells how she ran for mayor on a bet, which she obviously won. The city mushroomed in size during her terms, and she's credited with making the city more livable. She shares stories about establishing the Fremon...
Welcome Fontainebleau Las Vegas!
December 13, 2023 19:00 - 44 minutes - 60.5 MBIt's finally here. Fontainebleau Las Vegas is opening its doors. Jonathan and Gary got a sneak peek from the woman at the top, COO Colleen Birch. Recorded inside the resort's top steakhouse, Colleen recounts her Vegas history and how she joined Fontainebleau nearly a year ago.
Jeremy Aguero, Las Vegas' Analyst
November 30, 2023 21:00 - 56 minutes - 77.4 MBWhen Vegas wants to do something big, like hosting the Super Bowl or F1, or helping the A's move to town, somebody has to crunch the numbers. And often, that somebody Jeremy Aguero, head of Applied Analysis. He's the valley's leading expert on economic, fiscal and policy issues, and has undertaken projects of local, regional and national significance. Jeremy and Jonathan discuss some of those projects, and agree to disagree on the benefits of F1.
Formula One: A Quick Reality Check
November 18, 2023 00:00 - 9 minutes - 12.9 MBThis is a short bonus preview for a full episode that will come out at the end of November. With Formula One weekend happening in Las Vegas, Jonathan wants to share some thoughts about how it’s going for the Plaza and other downtown properties. Here’s Jonathan with Jeremy Aguero, founder of Applied Analysis, which played a big part in helping Formula One and the LVCVA make the race happen.
Dayvid Figler, Podcasting for Las Vegas
November 17, 2023 21:00 - 54 minutes - 75.2 MBThe son of a dealer, Dayvid Figler has worn many hats during his life in Las Vegas: staffer for Sen. Harry Reid and Gov. Richard Bryan, attorney, and for a short time courtesy of Mayor Oscar Goodman: a judge! These days Dayvid hosts the daily podcast "CityCast Las Vegas," which dives deep into issues both vital and trivial. Hosts: Jonathan Jossel, Gary Vickery
Billy Walters, Las Vegas Gamblin' Man
November 09, 2023 21:00 - 1 hour - 91.8 MBFrom hustling pool at age nine, to making and blowing a fortune in his native Kentucky, Billy Walters has risked it all - and then some. Walters is telling his story in a new book: "Gambler: Secrets From a Life at Risk." Billy shares a few of his stories: developing the first computer-driven sports betting program, running an offshore book that bet games all over the world, doing prison time, working with Opportunity Village and much more. Hosts: Jonathan Jossel, Gary Vickery
Oscar Goodman's Crossroads
October 26, 2023 20:00 - 53 minutes - 73.5 MBThe former mayor is back in the main dining room of his namesake steakhouse with more stories of his life. This talk was entitled "To Be or Not to Be." He's not talking about his time as king of Denmark, but rather the crossroads he's encountered and the choices he made. Among the first, and most important: asking Carolyn's father for permission to marry her. Other crossroads: being courted by a bookmaker in New York to move east, by a big law firm to return to Philadelphia and by the Teamst...
Clark Co. Commissioner Michael Naft
October 12, 2023 20:00 - 46 minutes - 63.8 MBAbout half of the 2.4 million people in the Las Vegas Valley don't live in a city. They're in unincorporated Clark County. That includes The Strip, the Boulder Highway and all that empty space down I-15 to Primm. Representing much of that land is District A Commissioner Michael Naft. A Las Vegan since the first grade, Michael shares his journey from failed performer to staffer for Rep. Dina Titus to being appointed to the County Commission, being elected outright and now preparing his re-e...
Bono Plays the Plaza
September 28, 2023 20:00 - 37 minutes - 51.9 MBJonathan and Gary review the big events of the past couple of weeks at the Plaza downtown - none bigger than U2 playing a popup show on Main Street right in front of the Plaza. The group shot a new video that's part of its new show inside The Sphere. John Katsolimetes, aka Johnny Kats of the Las Vegas Review-Journal, describes getting word of the show and following leads all over downtown before the band rolled up on a flatbed truck in front of the Carousel Bar. Kats also talks about The...
Nevada Resort Association's Virginia Valentine
September 14, 2023 20:00 - 45 minutes - 62.9 MBHow do you go from being an expert of flooding to managing the flood of duties coordinating all of the hotel/casinos in Nevada? Virginia Valentine explains her career path in this episode. The CEO of the Nevada Resort Association speaks for all of the big properties in the Silver State, especially when it comes to laws and regulations coming from Carson City. Virginia also talks about the ever-changing sports betting landscape, resort fees, marijuana in hotel/casinos (spoiler: it's not h...
Nicholas & Co: Feeding Las Vegas
August 31, 2023 20:00 - 48 minutes - 66.2 MBNicholas & Co. is the region's largest independent food distribution service, and Peter Mouskindas is the Co-CEO. Peter is the third generation of Mouskindass to run the company, after his father and grandfather, who founded the business in 1936 in Salt Lake City. He talks about how the business has grown, how they cater to what chefs want – and how it all comes together from all over the world to your plate at your favorite restaurant (like Oscar’s Steakhouse). Hosts: Jonathan Jossel, Gar...
Las Vegas' Hosts With the Most
August 30, 2023 20:00 - 35 minutes - 48.4 MBIn this bonus episode, we dive into the life of a casino host. Nicole Osborne and Ashley McKenzie share their stories, and their journeys to the job. We also catch up with Esme Gonzalez, Director of Casino Marketing. And Jonathan shares the story of how the showgirl outside the Carousel Bar is now named "Ginger."
Jacob Orth and Scott Roeben: Influencing Las Vegas
August 17, 2023 20:00 - 58 minutes - 80.5 MBScott's back for his fourth appearance, but this time as "co-host." That's in quotes so you know that the author of Vital Vegas is NOT on the Plaza payroll. Scott and Jonathan talk to another big-time Internet influencer, Jacob Orth. He's been posting YouTube videos on life in Vegas for several years under the easy-to-remember title: Jacob's Life in Vegas. He regularly updates fans on the craziest stuff happening here. He strives for fairness, such as doing a video on why you should stay at ...
Las Vegas' Super Bowl Maestro, Sam Joffray
August 03, 2023 20:00 - 40 minutes - 55.4 MBSam Joffray is the man in charge of Las Vegas' Super Bowl Committee. He comes from New Orleans, where he organized that city's Super Bowls, Final Fours and several other huge events in The Big Easy. Sam shares a few of the many, many details that must be in place for the big game: hotels, transportation, public safety, team headquarters, media and about 5,000 volunteers to make it all happen. And he answers the Big Question about when one may or may not use the words "Super Bowl."
Pinkbox Donuts: An Immediate Hit in Downtown Las Vegas
July 20, 2023 20:00 - 44 minutes - 60.5 MBIt's only been a few weeks since Pinkbox Donuts opened at The Plaza, next to the Carousel Bar. But the lines are nearly always out the door, as Fremont St. fans grab a sweet snack. Pinkbox is owned by the Siegel Group, and Jonathan sits down with Executive Vice President Judith Siegel and Chief Business Officer Michael Crandall. The two share the company's progress in property management over more than 20 years. And we hear about Bagelmania, the modest strip mall joint that's now a major oas...
JRoc, Las Vegas Entertainment Pro
July 06, 2023 20:00 - 48 minutes - 66.6 MBJRoc, aka Jason Craig, has been behind some of the biggest bars and entertainment venues in Las Vegas for decades. He was part of the original Palms crew - standing in line for three days to apply for as many jobs as he could. JRoc remembers tending bar at the original Playboy Club, and getting noticed by Bronson, now one the Plaza's creative forces. From there, it was being part of The Palms' reality TV efforts, producing his own shows, being an in-demand MC in Vegas and nationwide, forming...
The Odor of Mendacity (in Las Vegas?)
June 22, 2023 20:00 - 47 minutes - 65.9 MBOscar Goodman is back on his stool in the middle of his namesake steakhouse telling tales from the courtroom. The centerpiece is about a trial in Texas and how he (with the help of his insistent client) blew up the testimony of three police officers who failed to notice that people were watching. Also: a question from Big John, a special guest from England.
Gavin Isaacs, Las Vegas' Hall of Famer
June 15, 2023 20:00 - 48 minutes - 67.2 MBGavin is one of those guys who's literally kept the reels turning and cards shuffling for a couple of decades. The Australian got his gaming start in the legal department at Aristocrat Leisure Limited, rising to president of its Americas division. He was COO at Ballys Technologies, CEO at ShuffleMaster, and CEO of Scientific Games. Along the way he's held senior spots at Galaxy Gaming and Games Global. And he's advised SB Tech, DraftKings, Jackpocket and I.C. Intelligence. And last fal...
Farewell Lisa Melmed
June 01, 2023 20:00 - 30 minutes - 42.3 MBIt's been a great few weeks at the Plaza, as the reimagining of Main Street is nearing completion. The Carousel Bar is open, and the new non-smoking, video-friendly casino is open! Jonathan, Lisa and Gary discuss, and preview things still to come. But it's also a bittersweet episode as the brains behind this podcast, Lisa Melmed, is leaving. Listen to learn the details! Hosts: Jonathan Jossel, Lisa Melmed, Gary Vickery.
Noah Acres, Gaming Industry Innovator in Las Vegas
May 18, 2023 20:00 - 53 minutes - 74 MBSecond-generation gaming executive Noah Acres runs Acres Manufacturing with his father, John. The company says: EVERY casino in the world uses at least one of its inventions. Its most famous tools: the system that links slot machines to create progressive jackpots and another that allows casinos to track slot machine players by using loyalty cards. Noah and Jonathan talk about the future of loyalty programs, the move toward cashless gaming, and how to dive down into the deep data to rate pla...
Vital Vegas Has it Covered
May 04, 2023 23:00 - 1 hour - 88.2 MBScott Roeben is the very first person to be a guest for the fourth time! He and Jonathan and Lisa dive into what's happening with the Plaza improvements, as well as downtown. Scott re-visits his dust-up with the Sahara, Scott still doesn't get the appeal of pickleball and bingo, even as he was caught in a wave of people exiting Super Bingo. Also: Jonathan tells the story of Big John, a London-based social media star who was the guest of Plaza last month. And there is a lot of pizza talk,...
Johnny Avello, Las Vegas' Top Oddsmaker
April 28, 2023 20:00 - 57 minutes - 79.5 MBFor the past five years, Johnny Avello has been the face of DraftKings' sports book, shepherding its rollout across the US. Before that, he ran Wynn's sports book - one of the few remaining stand-alone books in Las Vegas. Johnny recalls many of his stops in his 40 years in Las Vegas - and how he almost didn't make it thanks to his work at a not-so-legal casino in the heart of New York City decades ago!
Sal Piacente Hunts Down the Cheaters in Las Vegas
April 14, 2023 20:00 - 33 minutes - 45.9 MBFor nearly four decades, Sal Piacente has been spotting casino cheats and advantage players. He recently taught Plaza's dealers things they never knew! Sal recalls his first exposure to gambling as a child - courtesy of his father. His dealing roots go to Atlantic City, but he also tells the tale of showing up at one venerable Las Vegas casino, and dealing craps a couple of hours later! Hosts: Jonathan Jossel, Lisa Melmed
Oscar is on it in Las Vegas
March 23, 2023 22:30 - 43 minutes - 59.1 MBOscar is back with an assortment of stories from his days in the courtroom. Listen all the way to learn about a juror's "tell," the very surprising resolution for a Reno dentist accused of awful crimes, and how an autographed baseball helped him win a big case. Also: lots of questions from diners, and a guest appearance by the CEO of Plaza's parent company. Hosts: Jonathan Jossel, Lisa Melmed
Podcasting in Las Vegas for Three Years!
March 03, 2023 21:00 - 35 minutes - 49.4 MBWe are three years old! "On The Corner of Main Street" started slowly, was interrupted by Covid, came back remotely, started recording again with VERY long microphone cables across half the bar at Oscar's... and we're still here. Jonathan, Lisa, Gary and producer Rich Johnson recall some of the best moments of all that time. They also catch up on what's happening these days, look back at the Super Bowl (and the loss by Gary's beloved Eagles), and answer several questions from loyal listeners...
Plaza Las Vegas General Manager Sue Ascanio
February 09, 2023 21:00 - 45 minutes - 62.9 MBWhen it comes to "been there, done that," few can match Sue Ascanio. The 30-year gaming veteran has risen from running the employee cafeteria at the Holiday Casino to managing properties in Las Vegas, Indiana and California. And now she's back, as General Manager of the Plaza. Sue is the first female GM in downtown Las Vegas. She shares her journey in what she admits is her very first podcast! Hosts: Jonathan Jossel, Lisa Melmed
Oscar Goodman's Las Vegas Odds & Ends
January 26, 2023 21:00 - 57 minutes - 78.3 MBHizzoner is back! This time we've taken the greatest hits from Oscar's November Dinner Series talk and asked him to expand on the stories. The common theme of the random stories: how Oscar never dined with his clients (although his mother did). Also: defending the mayor of San Diego, and securing the release from jail of newspaper vending machines.
Andre Filosi, Boyd Gaming's Man in Downtown Las Vegas
January 12, 2023 21:00 - 1 hour - 94.2 MBFrom slots to the 9th Island, Andre Filosi has spent nearly his entire working life with Boyd Gaming. He's currently the General Manager of Boyd's three downtown properties, the Fremont, Main St. Station and the California. Andre shares his own journey up the ladder, as well as how the California went from the verge of bankruptcy to the most popular destination in Las Vegas for Hawaiians. It's another great episode highlighting the history of downtown. Hosts: Jonathan Jossel, Lisa Melmed
Las Vegas Gaming Attorney Dennis Gutwald
December 22, 2022 21:00 - 47 minutes - 65.8 MBWhen you need a license to run a casino in Nevada, Dennis Gutwald is that man to see. That's what Jonathan did when he took over the Plaza a decade ago. Gutwald was also an investigator for the Nevada Gaming Control Board. These days, along with gaming, he also advises people in the cannabis business. He shares stories of his long career, including how he helped then 29-year old Jonathan become the youngest person ever to be licensed as a casino operator. Hosts: Jonathan Jossel, Lisa ...
Ep. 87 - Dennis Gutwald, Gaming Attorney
December 22, 2022 21:00 - 47 minutes - 65.8 MBWhen you need a license to run a casino in Nevada, Dennis Gutwald is that man to see. That's what Jonathan did when he took over the Plaza a decade ago. Gutwald was also an investigator for the Nevada Gaming Control Board. These days, along with gaming, he also advises people in the cannabis business. He shares stories of his long career, including how he helped then 29-year old Jonathan become the youngest person ever to be licensed as a casino operator. Hosts: Jonathan Jossel, Lisa ...
Las Vegas Biz Wiz Tim Poster
December 12, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour - 102 MBCasinos, online gaming, and online travel reservations. Tim Poster has been successful in all three. He made his first fortune turning a Vegas-centric telephone hotel reservation service into a company that Expedia would buy. He bought the Golden Nugget, then sold it for a profit after only 18 months - becoming a reality TV star along the way. He tells all - in one of our most comprehensive episodes yet! Hosts: Jonathan Jossel, Lisa Melmed
Ep. 86 - Tim Poster, Vegas Biz Wiz
December 12, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour - 102 MBCasinos, online gaming, and online travel reservations. Tim Poster has been successful in all three. He made his first fortune turning a Vegas-centric telephone hotel reservation service into a company that Expedia would buy. He bought the Golden Nugget, then sold it for a profit after only 18 months - becoming a reality TV star along the way. He tells all - in one of our most comprehensive episodes yet! Hosts: Jonathan Jossel, Lisa Melmed
Las Vegas Casino Boss Marilyn Spiegel
November 24, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour - 92.6 MBIt's quite an accomplishment to become the head of Las Vegas casino. But Marilyn Spiegel has been at the helm of SEVEN casinos in her career. From the Holiday Casino to not one but TWO tenures as president of Wynn/Encore, Marilyn has seen and done a lot. Just reciting her resume is a mini history of The Strip and beyond. But she goes above and beyond when sharing her amazing story with Jonathan and Lisa. Hosts: Jonathan Jossel, Lisa Melmed
Ep. 85 - Marilyn Spiegel, Casino Boss
November 24, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour - 92.6 MBIt's quite an accomplishment to become the head of Las Vegas casino. But Marilyn Spiegel has been at the helm of SEVEN casinos in her career. From the Holiday Casino to not one but TWO tenures as president of Wynn/Encore, Marilyn has seen and done a lot. Just reciting her resume is a mini history of The Strip and beyond. But she goes above and beyond when sharing her amazing story with Jonathan and Lisa. Hosts: Jonathan Jossel, Lisa Melmed
Oscar Goodman: There's Nothing Like a Dame
November 11, 2022 21:00 - 47 minutes - 65.8 MBThe song title from the legendary musical "South Pacific" was the theme of Oscar Goodman's last dinner series talk. He shared stories of the important women in his life, starting with his grandmother, wife and daughter. Then it's off to the races, as Oscar tells the tales of a sleepy judge, a con woman client and a brilliant prosecutor. And, Oscar being Oscar, he veers into a couple of other stories about "challenging" clients.
Ep. 84 - Oscar Goodman: There's Nothing Like a Dame
November 11, 2022 21:00 - 47 minutes - 65.8 MBThe song title from the legendary musical "South Pacific" was the theme of Oscar Goodman's last dinner series talk. He shared stories of the important women in his life, starting with his grandmother, wife and daughter. Then it's off to the races, as Oscar tells the tales of a sleepy judge, a con woman client and a brilliant prosecutor. And, Oscar being Oscar, he veers into a couple of other stories about "challenging" clients.
Ep. 83 - John O'Donnell, Superstar Bartender
November 01, 2022 20:00 - 53 minutes - 73.4 MBJohn O'Donnell is the bartender at One Steakhouse at the Virgin Hotel. That's kinda like saying LeBron James is a noted basketball player. John's been at the center of the action for nearly 30 years - most notably during his years at N9NE Steakhouse at Palms. He also led the creation of the East Fremont scene at La Comida, and made Crush the place to be at the MGM Grand. John shares his journey from rural Ireland to London, New York and then the city of his dreams, Las Vegas.
John O'Donnell, Las Vegas's Superstar Bartender
November 01, 2022 20:00 - 53 minutes - 73.4 MBJohn O'Donnell is the bartender at One Steakhouse at the Virgin Hotel. That's kinda like saying LeBron James is a noted basketball player. John's been at the center of the action for nearly 30 years - most notably during his years at N9NE Steakhouse at Palms. He also led the creation of the East Fremont scene at La Comida, and made Crush the place to be at the MGM Grand. John shares his journey from rural Ireland to London, New York and then the city of his dreams, Las Vegas.
Ep. 82 - Oscar's Rotten Tomato Judges
September 23, 2022 21:00 - 50 minutes - 69.7 MBA trial is supposed to be about the prosecution and the defense. But Oscar Goodman says, in most of his mob-related cases, it was him against the world - meaning the prosecution and the judge. In the episode, we bring you the best of Oscar's recent dinner series talk on 'Rotten Tomato Judges,' as well as a conversation a couple weeks later amplifying some stories. Hosts: Jonathan Jossel, Lisa Melmed
Oscar Goodman's Rotten Tomato Judges
September 23, 2022 21:00 - 50 minutes - 69.7 MBA trial is supposed to be about the prosecution and the defense. But Oscar Goodman says, in most of his mob-related cases, it was him against the world - meaning the prosecution and the judge. In the episode, we bring you the best of Oscar's recent dinner series talk on 'Rotten Tomato Judges,' as well as a conversation a couple weeks later amplifying some stories. Hosts: Jonathan Jossel, Lisa Melmed