176 episodes

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!

MtM Vegas - Fun, Interesting & Absurd Sides of Vegas‪!‬ Miles to Memories | Shawn Coomer and Mark Ostermann

    • Society & Culture

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!

    Caesars Vegas Insane Fees, Red Rock Housing Controversy, More Rio Changes & Excalibur/Luxor Removal!

    Caesars Vegas Insane Fees, Red Rock Housing Controversy, More Rio Changes & Excalibur/Luxor Removal!

    Check out our new sister channel/show called 20 Minute Travel! - https://www.youtube.com/@20minutetravel
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    This week a lot was going on in Vegas as a new housing development is coming to Red Rock. Will it destroy nature and what will be the fallout of the 20 year battle to prevent it from happening? We also saw another crazy gambler video so Vegas continued being Vegas.
    In other news Caesars charges some insane prices for cleaning and sheet replacements. Are they fleecing their customers? We also discuss another big change at Rio, how Excalibur and Luxor might be removing moving walkways, the Raiders' new air conditioned tailgate, a food hall closing, Weenies and Bikinis and the Lotus of Siam drama and lawsuit.
    Episode Guide:
    0:00 A Vegas worth temper tantrum at Craps 0:53 Excalibur/Luxor removing moving walkways? 2:27 Rio’s Hyatt breakfast drama continues 3:45 Does Rio need to change its business model with these Hyatt issues 4:52 Housing controversy - Huge new development approved for Red Rock Canyon 6:34 Lotus of Siam lawsuit - Parents vs. daughter 8:41 UnCommons food hall closes after only a year 11:00 Las Vegas is the most expensive place in the US to visit 12:33 Weenies & Bikinis coming to Circa 14:07 Mystery Monolith update - It’s been removed! 15:09 Raiders $20K air-conditioned tailgaiting 16:38 Crazy Caesars cleaning fees 17:58 Is Caesars fleecing their customers 19:30 Life is Beautiful is returning….sort of 20:34 Is this new version of Life Is Beautiful an improvement? 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!

    • 22 min
    24 Crazy Hours in Vegas, Celine's Big Return, Eating at Slots & Backtracking on a Big Casino Promo!

    24 Crazy Hours in Vegas, Celine's Big Return, Eating at Slots & Backtracking on a Big Casino Promo!

    Check out our new sister channel/show called 20 Minute Travel! - https://www.youtube.com/@20minutetravel
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    This month a smaller off-Strip casino released a very lucrative free slot play promotion, but those who waited may be a bit out of luck. While Tuscany is still continuing their $150 free slot play offer, they added a bunch more terms. Is it still worth pursuing and is it enough money to get you to jump through the hoops? 3
    In other news Celine Dion hinted at a Vegas return as she did press for her new documentary. We also discuss a desert monolith, powerslap coming to the Strip, 24 hours in Vegas without a hotel, how Michael Gaughan keeps it old school, some eye-watering food items and whether or not its nasty to eat at slot machines.
    Episode Guide:
    0:00 Mysterious Vegas desert monolith 1:03 Gamblers eating at slot machines 2:45 Tuscany backtracks on generous $150 free slot play promo 3:43 Does the Tuscany offer make sense after the changes? 5:27 Powerslap championships coming to Fontainebleau 6:25 Vegas food roundup - Mochi beignets! 6:52 $50 vs $15 Vegas burgers 8:18 General Admission at Uncommons - Amazing nachos 9:31 Back of house Vegas carpet? 10:30 24 Hours in Vegas without a hotel 12:15 Why going without a hotel opens up many possibilities 13:27 New Vegas reality show coming 15:14 How Michael Gaughan is keeping Vegas “old school” 17:00 Celine Dion’s new documentary & future return to Vegas? 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!

    • 20 min
    Vegas Out of Land, Unexpected MGM Comp, Friends Experience, WSOP Challenge & Rio's Latest Expansion!

    Vegas Out of Land, Unexpected MGM Comp, Friends Experience, WSOP Challenge & Rio's Latest Expansion!

    Check out our new sister channel/show called 20 Minute Travel! - https://www.youtube.com/@20minutetravel
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    This week Caesars shareholders rejected a proposal to eventually study and bring non-smoking casinos into their portfolio. There has been backlash against non-smoking casinos, but will the tide eventually change and how does it affect the customer experience?
    In other news Resorts World continues with its quirky marketing including big television franchises. We also discuss magic drama, Elvis making his return, a crazy WSOP eating challenge, Rio's newest expansion and why you may want to take a look at your MGM comps offers even if you haven't visited for awhile.
    Episode Guide:
    0:00 Nobody does it better than Vegas 1:04 Resorts World joins House of the Dragon 2:05 Fathers Day Resorts World style  2:49 Friends the Experience coming to Las Vegas 4:05 Horseshoe’s WSOP eating challenge 5:28 Rio opens up new Luckley Tavern 7:24 A surprising MGM comp offer 9:16 Murray Sawchuck banned by magicians - Good for business? 10:51 Elvis making his return to Westgate Las Vegas 12:12 Another historic wall you can see in Downtown Las Vegas 13:13 Is Las Vegas running out of land? 14:52 Caesars shareholders reject non-smoking casino proposal 16:40 Why Caesars should consider a non-smoking Vegas property 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!

    • 18 min
    Big Virgin Vegas Changes, Sphere's Big New Act, Trop & Mirage Demolition & Another Insane Project!

    Big Virgin Vegas Changes, Sphere's Big New Act, Trop & Mirage Demolition & Another Insane Project!

    Check out our new sister channel/show called 20 Minute Travel! - https://www.youtube.com/@20minutetravel
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    This week Virgin Hotels took another move towards unifying the property under one leadership group. This time they took back management of the hotel from Hilton, but this isn't necessarily a bad thing. Will all of these changes including the ouster of Mohegan Sun mean a brighter future for this property?
    In other news the Sphere announced their next act and it is a big one. We also update you on Mirage and Tropicana demolition and discuss a new speakeasy magic show, Tuscany's great free play offer, a crazy $1.2 billion sports complex, ice bars, rats and Strat's insane failed coaster project that we all wish would have been built.
    Episode Guide:
    0:00 Strat’s crazy failed coaster project 1:41 Apparently there are a lot of rats in Vegas 2:39 Tuscany’s very good free play offer 4:28 Ri Ra’s viral video - Marrying out their employees? 6:10 1923 Prohibition Bar’s new speakeasy magic show 6:51 Have ice bars jumped the shark in Vegas? 8:13 Laughlin’s brand new bridge is now open 9:59 Hilton out at Virgin….sort of 12:36 Update on demolition at Mirage - Goodbye Secret Garden 14:31 Tropicana demolition update - Huge progress 16:25 Z Athlete Village announced - $1.2 billion sports complex for Vegas 18:32 Eagles at the Sphere - New act announced! 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!

    • 21 min
    Fontainebleau's Expansion, Wynn/Resorts World Lawsuit, Banned from Sphere & Vegas Stairmaster!

    Fontainebleau's Expansion, Wynn/Resorts World Lawsuit, Banned from Sphere & Vegas Stairmaster!

    Check out our new sister channel/show called 20 Minute Travel! - https://www.youtube.com/@20minutetravel
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    This week Fontainebleau continued to make news as doubts linger about the properties performance. We have seen many negative reviews from former employees, but the company insists the property is performing well. So well in fact that they spent a ton of money on land for an expansion. What could they possibly build?
    In other news, it has been four years since Las Vegas reopened from the pandemic and we take a look back. We also discuss a big ban from the Sphere, I-11 expanding in Las Vegas, Circa's big new screen, Plaza's one year anniversary, the Resorts World screen lawsuit and how Excalibur is sort of earning its nickname.
    Episode Guide:
    0:00 - Vegas Strip Stairmaster! 1:05 - 4 year anniversary of the big Vegas reopening 2:27 - Margaritaville officially closed at Flamingo 3:08 - Update on Strat and Topgolf pools 4:15 - Circa is already upgrading their sports book screen 6:13 - Plaza celebrates 1 year anniversary of big expansion 8:10 - Dead rat at Excalibur 9:38 - Roller skating on the Vegas freeways 10:29 - Infamous & banned from the Sphere 11:27 - I-11 is expanding…sort of 12:50 - Resorts World/Wynn screen battle lawsuit 15:25 - Negative Fontainebleau employee reviews 16:55 - Fontainebleau out at Fontainebleau within a year? 18:17 - Fontainebleau expanding - Huge land expansion 19:27 - Deal of the century for the Fontainebleau land flip! 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!

    • 21 min
    Insane Fremont Vids, Worst Vegas Pools, Restaurant Week, Celine Dion Returns & New Arena Momentum!

    Insane Fremont Vids, Worst Vegas Pools, Restaurant Week, Celine Dion Returns & New Arena Momentum!

    Check out our new sister channel/show called 20 Minute Travel! - https://www.youtube.com/@20minutetravel
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    This week change was in the air as Mirage got its permits for demolition and the Strip's new arena project got some momentum. We were also blessed with surprise sightings of Celine and a drone show at Rio that we hope becomes permanent. Other topics discussed include: Las Vegas Restaurant Week, some of the worst and most interesting pools in Vegas, crazy Fremont Street videos and why the Strip is once again enveloped in road construction.
    Episode Guide:
    0:00 Kung Fu Fighting on Fremont Street 1:10 Surprise Rio Las Vegas drone show 2:22 Why Vegas drone shows make sense 3:18 The “nicest/worst” pools in Vegas?! 6:19 Top Golf’s baffling pool & Atomic Golf’s blazing heat 7:53 Celine’s surprise appearance at Love - A comeback? 9:16 Las Vegas Restaurant Week is here 11:22 Mirage’s demolition permits approved 13:09 Vegas Strip road construction happening….again 15:05 North Strip arena project gains momentum 17:12 Too many arenas in Vegas? 18:12 Vegas Street entertainer delivers 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!

    • 21 min

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