Vegas Day Drinkers Club

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Hospitality professionals talk all things Las Vegas and implement their motto. Sip, Socialize, Shine! A group of people who enjoy day drinking in the adult playground of sunny Las Vegas

  1. 11H AGO

    Vegas Day Drinkers - Episode 34 - The State of Benjamin

    Send a text Vegas Day Drinkers Club – Episode 34: "The State of Benjamin" Last week it was the State of the Union. This week, Chris and Darren deliver the State of Benjamin — a full rundown of everything happening in Las Vegas and beyond, served ice cold with a craft beer in hand. Named in honor of co-host Darren Benjamin, this episode is packed with big news, local nostalgia, and the kind of conversation you can only have when you're day drinking with your new friends and old friends. The Sphere is officially the hottest venue on the planet. Chris and Darren break down the just-announced Mayweather vs. Pacquiao II rematch on September 19th — the first professional boxing match ever held at the Sphere, streaming free on Netflix — and the jaw-dropping news that Metallica is bringing eight — EIGHT — shows to the Sphere in October. Las Vegas is the center of the universe right now, and we're here for all of it. On the bigger picture front, we dig into the massive new lithium mine opening at Thacker Pass in Esmeralda County, Nevada — potentially a game-changer in the global competition for lithium dominance against Australia, Argentina, and China. This one hits close to home and has implications for the entire country. Closer to the Strip, we pour one out for Champagne Cafe on Maryland Parkway. Opened in 1966 and a cornerstone of what Chris calls quintessential Vegas kitsch, its closing marks the end of an era. We also explore Boulder City's thriving bar scene — featured on the cover of last week's LV Weekly — and make the case for why it's the perfect half-day getaway for serious day drinkers. Oh, and did we mention? Team USA swept the gold in BOTH men's AND women's hockey at the 2026 Milan Winter Olympics. We celebrate accordingly. All of this sipped alongside a cold one from Enegren Brewing out of Baldwin Park, California. Cheers. 🍺 New episodes drop weekly | Subscribe, rate, and review! Our Motto: Sip Socialize Shine!

    38 min

  2. FEB 21

    Vegas Day Drinkers - Episode 33 - Winging It With Some Heart

    Send a text Vegas Day Drinkers is BACK, baby! 🎉 We're kicking off 2026 with a Valentine's Day recording session and a freestyle episode that covers everything you didn't know you needed to hear about Las Vegas right now. Your favorite bar industry pros, Chris and Darren crack open a fantastic hefeweizen from Bootlegger Brewing out of Southern California and jump headfirst  into the topics everyone in Vegas is actually talking about. We break down the Super Bowl — the game, the commercials, and all the the utter chaos that  comes with hosting the biggest sporting event on the planet in America's playground. Then we get serious about the  Las Vegas market and why it feels more volatile than a craps table on a Saturday night. We also tackle the big question: how does the rest of the country really see Las Vegas in 2026? Spoiler — the perception gap is widening, and with private equity money flooding the Strip, guests are starting to feel every resort fee, parking charge, and convenience surcharge in their wallets. Are the major hotels and casinos nickeling and diming their way out of loyalty? We've got opinions — and we're not holding back. Whether you're a Vegas local, a frequent visitor, or just obsessed with everything Sin City, this is the episode you've been waiting for. 🍺 Pour one up and hit play. Sip Socialize Shine! Topics covered: Las Vegas 2026 | Super Bowl recap | Super Bowl commercials | Las Vegas real estate and economic volatility | | resort fees | private equity and Las Vegas casinos | Las Vegas tourism | Bootlegger Brewing hefeweizen | Strip hotel fees | Las Vegas insider perspective Vegas Day Drinkers — because the best conversations happen over a cold drink. Our Motto: Sip Socialize Shine!

    43 min

  3. 12/30/2025

    Vegas Day Drinkers - Episode 33 - Santa, Shots, & Slightly Slurred Carols For The Neon Capital of Christmas Chaos

    Send a text Here’s a platform-ready, SEO-friendly episode description you can drop straight into Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Podbean, and everywhere else. It stays conversational, discoverable, and very Vegas Day Drinkers while comfortably under the 3,950-character limit. We’re closing out 2025 Vegas-style with a wide-ranging, no-filters episode of the Vegas Day Drinkers Podcast, and if you love Las Vegas, pop culture, sports debates, and honest local takes, this one’s for you. Chris and Darren break down Las Vegas tourism numbers for 2025 and what they really say about the city heading into 2026. Are visitors spending differently? Are trends shifting? And what does it mean for locals, hospitality workers, and anyone planning their next Vegas trip? From there, we lean into some year-end fun with our Top Christmas Movies of all time, followed by a deep dive into the legendary films of Rob Reiner. Whether you’re Team Princess Bride, When Harry Met Sally, or A Few Good Men, we unpack why his films still hold up decades later. We also celebrate 30 years of the Fremont Street Experience, reflecting on how it helped reshape downtown Las Vegas and why Fremont remains one of the most unique nightlife districts anywhere in the world. Neon, nostalgia, people-watching, and controlled chaos—this one hits close to home. On the sports front, we recap Vegas sports at the end of 2025, including updates and opinions on the Vegas Golden Knights, the Las Vegas Aces, the Las Vegas Raiders, and ongoing NBA rumors that could once again shake up the local sports landscape. The conversation continues with Vegas trends that seriously need to go away, plus real talk about restaurants closing and opening around town, including mentions of HUDL Brewing Company and Butcher and Thief. The hospitality scene never sleeps, and neither do our opinions. We wrap things up with airport talk, travel observations, and a forward-looking conversation about what 2026 might bring for Las Vegas, the service industry, tourism, entertainment, and locals who call this city home. Whether you’re a Vegas local, a frequent visitor, or just love the culture of Las Vegas, this final episode of 2025 delivers laughs, insight, and plenty of “only in Vegas” moments. 🎧 Subscribe, rate, and share the Vegas Day Drinkers Podcast as we raise a glass to the end of 2025—and look ahead to what’s next. 🍻 Our Motto: Sip Socialize Shine!

    1h 7m

  4. 11/13/2025

    Vegas Day Drinkers - Episode 32.2 - The Perplexity of the October Pluribus

    Send a text 🎙️ Episode 32.2: The Perplexity of The October Pluribus | Vegas Golden Knights, Raiders Woes, Aces Win & Airport Chaos! After a full month off for birthday celebrations and technical glitches, the Vegas Day Drinkers Podcast is finally back! 🎉 Join your hosts, Chris and Darren, as they dive deep into everything happening in Las Vegas, from championship rings to crippling trade woes, and the potential chaos brewing at the airport. This is your essential guide to what's new, what's hot, and what's worrying Vegas locals. 🎰 What's Happening in Vegas This Month? 🏆 Vegas Champions: We celebrate the spectacular Las Vegas Aces and their continued dominance, snagging another well-deserved championship! 🏒 Golden Knights Season Kicks Off: The new Vegas Golden Knights season is underway! We break down the early games, key players, and what to expect from the defending champions.🏈 Raiders Review: We tackle the continued, perplexing struggles of the Las Vegas Raiders. What is going wrong, and can the team turn things around?✈️ Airport Turbulence & Strikes: Get the inside scoop on the potential major strike by DBE (Distressed Business Enterprise) union members at the airport. We also discuss how the recent looming government shutdown impacts air travel and the newly announced airport expansion projects.✨ November Trade Show Mania: We dive into the massive events hitting the strip this month, including the return of the powerhouse automotive show SEMA and the highly anticipated return of BravoCon.🍽️ Strip Happenings: Quick updates on some popular, well-known restaurants experiencing changes on the Las Vegas Strip.📺 Retro Recap: We wrap up the episode with a summary of Cheers Season 2, Episode 2, where Carla’s sister temporarily steps in while Carla is on maternity leave.Don't Just Watch—Join the Party! 🍻 Want to meet Chris and Darren and explore the best bars in Nevada? 👉 JOIN OUR OFFICIAL FACEBOOK GROUP! The Vegas Day Drinkers are planning epic bar crawls and events in 2026! Come hang out, share your Vegas hot takes, and be the first to know about meetups! ➡️ [Vegas Day Drinkers on Facebook] ⬅️ 👍 Like this podcast, Subscribe for more Vegas content, and hit the Notification Bell! Key Hashtags: #VegasDayDrinkers #LasVegas #VegasGoldenKnights #LasVegasRaiders #LVAces #VegasAirport #SEMA #BravoCon #VegasStrip #LasVegasPodcast #VegasNews #LasVegasTravel #VegasLife #DBEStrike #NFL #NHL #WNBA Our Motto: Sip Socialize Shine!

    1h 4m

  5. 09/29/2025

    Vegas Day Drinkers - Episode 31 - The British Sind Angekommen

    Send a text Chris and Darren are back with another lively round of all things Vegas and beyond. This week, the city is buzzing with sports action: the Aces push through the playoffs, the Golden Knights are midway through preseason, and the Raiders get set to host Chicago at home. The boys also raise a glass to Oktoberfest, sharing where the steins are clinking across town. August visitation numbers are in, and while some headlines ask if Vegas is losing its shine, Chris and Darren point to the positive signs keeping the city alive and kicking. They dive into food inflation too—how grocery staples that once felt like bargains are now sticker-shock surprises. And to wrap it up, the guys revisit a TV classic: season two, episode one of Cheers, “Power Play.” 👉 Don’t forget to join us in the Vegas Day Drinkers Facebook Group to keep the conversation going, and check out our curated list of Oktoberfest celebrations and local seasonal beer spots to sip your way through the best of fall in Vegas. Our Motto: Sip Socialize Shine!

    54 min

  6. 09/19/2025

    Vegas Day Drinkers - Episode 30 - Where Do We Go From Here?

    Send a text 🎙️ Episode 30 – Where Do We Go From Here In this episode, Chris and Darren dive deep into the latest happenings shaping Las Vegas and ask the big question: Where does the city go from here? From the Strip to the suburbs, they explore whether Sin City is losing its edge as tourists look elsewhere for value-driven getaways. Is Las Vegas truly at risk, or is it just another cycle of change? The guys debate whether the LVCVA (Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority) is doing enough to lure back both the domestic and international crowd—or if ignoring major gripes like resort fees and parking charges is costing Vegas its reputation. On the sports front, Raiders football is back and the Aces are chasing another playoff run, while shifting economics raise questions about the city’s future. With interest rates cut this week, will we see a surge in the local real estate market? The conversation also takes a sobering turn as they discuss the shocking assassination of Charlie Kirk, a tragedy that reverberated far beyond Vegas. To lighten things up, Chris and Darren also touch on the surprising Labubu toy craze that has collectors buzzing. 👉 Got questions for the show? Email us at questions@vegasdaydrinkers.com 📲 Follow and connect with us across all social platforms! Our Motto: Sip Socialize Shine!

    42 min

  7. 09/01/2025

    Vegas Day Drinkers - Episode 29 - Will She, Won't He: What Do You Say Joe?

    Send a text 🎙️ VDD EPISODE 29: Will She, Won't He: What Do You Say Joe?! 🍻 Pour yourself a cold one, because the Vegas Day Drinker are back, and this week, we're honored to sit down and chat with the one and only Joe Maloney, a long-time casino operator and true "old school" Vegas Day Drinker. He's pulling back the curtain on his career in Las Vegas(now retired), and giving us the kind of insider scoop you can only get from a legend working in Vegas in the 70s through 2019. This Episode's Buzz-Worthy Topics: ⛽️ Costco's Massive New 40-Pump Station in Southwest Vegas: Is this a game-changer for gas prices in Spring Valley, Nevada? 💖 Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce Engagement Rumors: Your English Teacher got engages to your Gym Teacher. ⚠️ Nevada Hacked! Chris and Darren breaks down the state's system outages and the ripple effect for Vegas now and  the foreseeable future.👨‍🍳 Cracker Barrel's Logo Reversal: What really happened with their rebrand? ✨ Wizard of Oz Opens at the Sphere! Our honest review, with added color from a Vegas veteran. What we know so far⚾️ The A's Are Coming to Las Vegas! Playing a handful of games in ther regular season next year creating some hype, where will they play?📜 A Brief History of the Cincinnati Reds: A surprising sports detour! Think Sunday Beer🎰 Gaming Insights: Why are guest numbers down, but gaming revenue is up? We're talking like the country is talking, what is going on in Vegas?Old Vegas Chat! 🎲 We sit down with casino veteran Joe Maloney for a candid conversation about the early days, classic stories, and the unforgettable history of Las Vegas.🎲 Shoutout to YouTube Gaming Channels: Mr Handpay & Pompsie Slots – are they your go-to for these crazy slots bets that are proliferating YouTube/🍻 Local Bar Gaming Promos: Discovering the hidden gems thriving even in a tough market, with Joe's professional insights.📊 The Stripper Index: Our provocative look at the economic indicators found in Vegas's adult entertainment scene for 2025, has onlyfans and chatterbate decimated the strip glory days📺 Cheers Season Finale Showdown: A two-part nostalgic deep dive into Seasons 21 & 22.Join the conversation! We want to hear YOUR take – especially, what do you say, Joe?! 📧 Send us your questions & comments: questions@vegasdaydrinkers.com 🚨 CALL TO ACTION! 🚨 Unlock exclusive content and connect with fellow Vegas fanatics! Our Facebook Group is where the real party happens – behind-the-scenes glimpses, lively debates, and a chance to chat directly with the VDD crew. Don't just listen, PARTICIPATE! Join our vibrant community today!  🎉 #VegasPodcast #DayDrinker #EnterpriseNV #LasVegas #PodcastLife #NewsPodcast #PopCulture #SportsTalk #CasinoLife #VegasLocal #Costco #TaylorSwift #Sphere #OaklandAs #GamingIndustry #Cheers #Marketing #SEO #Community #VegasStrong #JoeMaloney #VegasInsiders #OldVegas #VegasHistory Our Motto: Sip Socialize Shine!

    1h 35m

  8. 08/18/2025

    Vegas Day Drinkers - Episode 28 - The Facts Of Vegas: You Take The Good...

    Send a text Vegas Day Drinkers Podcast – Episode 28: The Facts of Vegas – You Take The Good, You Take The Bad In this episode, Chris and Darren uncover the reality of Las Vegas in 2025 — from the free drink myth in casinos to the most expensive casino in Vegas, and why Circus Circus continues to be the Strip’s bargain basement. We also dive into:  🌪️ Inflation, interest rates & the “Trump Slump” affecting Vegas tourism  🦄 Lululemon’s prediction: smart clothes will rule the future  🎤 Taylor Swift’s impact on podcasting & media  🏈 NFL’s new partnership with ESPN  🐾 SuperZoo, one of the largest pet conventions in the U.S.  🍺 The nostalgic return of Miller High Life 7oz bottles  ⚖️ The Kalshi controversy – prediction markets or sports betting in disguise? Add in some sports talk (Raiders preseason & Aviators fun nights), national media takes on Vegas, and a big discussion on hospitality vs service in Sin City. 🎧 Whether you’re a tourist, local, or just love Las Vegas podcasts, Episode 28 gives you the raw, unfiltered side of the Entertainment Capital of the World. 💌 Questions or shoutouts? Email us: questions@vegasdaydrinkers.com Football is Here. See the Just Published List Of Best Spots to Watch in Las Vegas: football.drinkinglasvegas.com Want to see where we are going next join the club on Facebook! Our Motto: Sip Socialize Shine!

    1h 6m
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Hospitality professionals talk all things Las Vegas and implement their motto. Sip, Socialize, Shine! A group of people who enjoy day drinking in the adult playground of sunny Las Vegas

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  • Creator
    Vegas Professionals
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    38
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 Vegas Day Drinkers Club
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