MtM Vegas - Fun, Interesting & Absurd Sides of Vegas!

By: Miles to Memories | Shawn Coomer and Mark Ostermann
  • Summary

  • The show about Las Vegas from the people who love Las Vegas! Shawn and Mark cover the fun, interesting and absurd sides of Las Vegas while keeping you up to date on all of the latest news and happenings. Shawn is a 30 year local and Mark brings the tourist perspective, having visited Las Vegas 2-3 times per year for his entire adult life. Our MtM Vegas news show is released twice weekly on Tuesdays and Fridays and you can also watch it along with all of the visuals on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/milestomemories Enjoy!
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Episodes
  • Vegas Casino Sale, F1 Hate & Activations, Fontainebleau Robbery, Rio Cleared Out & TI Closures!
    Nov 22 2024

    Episode Description:

    As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories

    This week the big race is coming to town for the second year and it brings a lot of frustration, hate and cool events around town. Why do people hate the race so much and what can you see/do even if you aren't attending the event itself. There is so much!

    In other news Treasure Island is getting ready to close a couple of popular and famous spots. What will replace them? We also discuss Rio's Masquerade Village clear out, Mark Davis selling more of the Raiders, another Rolex related robbery, a deal at Wicked Spoon, UNLV's epic social media response and the Vegas shooeys you have to see!

    Episode Guide:

    • 0:00 Limited edition Vegas shooey
    • 0:50 Wicked Spoon two for one deal
    • 3:08 Harry Reid International Airport unveils new entrance
    • 4:38 Another Rolex related Vegas casino incident
    • 7:00 Rio’s Masquerade Village cleared out ahead of renovations
    • 8:19 UNLV’s epic pizza & chicken viral social media response
    • 9:46 From the comments - Y’all hate F1!
    • 11:24 Neon City Festival & F1 events around Las Vegas
    • 13:10 More renders of the new Mt. Charleston Lodge
    • 14:36 The Killers are returning to the Colosseum
    • 15:49 Update on the sale of Downtown Grand
    • 17:11 Mark Davis sells more of the Raiders
    • 18:00 Senor Frogs closing at Treasure Island
    • 19:50 Why this is the perfect location for a new venue

    About the Show:

    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!

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    22 mins
  • Vegas on Strike, F1 Demand Is Soft, Caesars' New Speakeasy, Elvis Flash Mob & Strip 1988 vs. 2024!
    Nov 19 2024

    Episode Description:

    As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories

    This week Las Vegas is rolling towards the second Formula 1 GP with some mixed news. As the streets are now fully converted for the race, some tourists are complaining about blocked views and a diminished experience. Will 2024's race be a success and how is demand going into race week?

    In other news the holidays have arrived in Vegas with Bellagio's holiday display and more. We also discuss the perfect Vegas meme, the Strip in 1988 vs. 2024, insane UNLV football suite prices, the Virgin Hotels strike, Caesars' new speakeasy and flashmobbing Elvis style!

    Episode Guide:

    • 0:00 The perfect Vegas meme
    • 0:37 Elvis flash mob at Westgate Las Vegas
    • 1:30 Las Vegas GP soft ticket sales & lower hotel prices
    • 3:20 F1 lessons learned & terrible pedestrian bridge blockage
    • 5:43 Virgin Las Vegas culinary union strike
    • 7:20 Is now a great time to gamble at Virgin?
    • 9:07 Bellagio’s holiday display is here
    • 10:47 Cleopatra’s Barge replacement opening date
    • 12:42 Fallout Celebration at Pioneer Saloon outside Vegas
    • 14:45 Insane UNLV football suite food prices!
    • 17:13 Las Vegas in 1988 vs. 2024 video
    • 19:05 Which is better Vegas in 1988 or Vegas today?

    About the Show:

    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!

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    21 mins
  • Vegas Layoffs, Sphere's Mixed Future, Ocean One Lost, New Airport Lounges, & Strip Casino Renders!
    Nov 15 2024

    Episode Description:

    As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories

    This week the Sphere Entertainment Company held their earnings call. They shared big losses but continued progress on making the one of a kind venue profitable. What is the future for the second Sphere in Abu Dhabi, who is coming to the Sphere in Vegas and why are artists "knocking down their door" to play there?

    In other news we received new renders of LVXP, the new arena/casino project on the North Strip. Do you like the architecture and will this actually get built? We also discuss the death of Ocean One, a new UFO hotel, more layoffs on the Strip, Whataburger's expansion, Mr. Piffles passing away, how you can buy Cashman Field and what to expect from Universal Horror Unleashed.

    Episode Guide:

    • 0:00 New UFO Hotel coming soon
    • 0:42 More layoffs on the Vegas Strip
    • 1:56 Venetian confirms executive layoffs
    • 3:08 Chase & Capital One lounges coming to Harry Reid Airport
    • 4:37 More details on Universal Horror Unleashed
    • 6:34 You can bid on Cashman Field
    • 8:18 Sad times in Primm
    • 9:02 More on LVXP - New renders, casino info & more
    • 11:13 Top steakhouse in America coming to Venetian
    • 12:38 Whataburger expanding in Las Vegas
    • 13:30 Circus Circus buffet’s sad winter hours
    • 14:14 Ocean One is closed - Budget Strip option gone
    • 15:22 Mr. Piffles passes away
    • 16:44 Sphere continues to lose money
    • 18:55 Abu Dhabi Sphere info & Dolan’s sweet deal
    • 19:57 Sphere future - “Acts are knocking down the doors”

    About the Show:

    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!

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    23 mins

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