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Las Vegas News, Reviews and Vintage Vegas segments that look at the people, resorts and events in history that make Las Vegas the greatest city in the world.
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E-486: From A Distance
Random Vegas
The original trains used on the Las Vegas Monorail were from Walt Disney World. When they debuted, they simply connected Bally’s to MGM Grand. (@LasVegasLocally)
TwitPic of the week
The Queen of the Strip, as she was known, basking in the morning glow of a sunrise shared by @_GrandpaD. The Stardust Super Pylon marquee was remarkable for so many reasons. The font, the shower of stars and how the pylons were designed to disappear at night. They were planted blue to do the same thing during the day but that only worked when there was a blue sky behind it…which is like 200+ days of the year. If you look close this picture also captures the Silver Slipper, Fronter and in the distance, the Mirage.
News
A’s Financing
WrestleMania 41
RoofTop Bars
2020 Do-Over
El Cortez Renovations
Virgin Shake Up
High Roller Excuse
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PCP - 2024 Draft: Vegas Movies
w/ Josh and Tony
This week, we are drafting our favorite Vegas Movies. The game is simple. Pick your favorite Vegas movies. The trick is we are all drafting from the same pool of movies and a movie is only available to be selected by one person. This is NOT a list of the best movies set in Vegas nor is it a game to select the most valuable movies. There is no score, there aren’t winners or losers. This is just a chance for us to talk about some of our favorite Vegas movies for whatever reason we come up with. -
E-485: Ouch
Random Vegas
The Fountains of Bellagio are not the first dancing fountains to exist in Las Vegas. The original debuted in 1955 at the Royal Nevada. They were simply called the Dancing Water’s and consisted of 4,000 jet streams and lights revolving and swaying in sync with waltz music. They could accomplish heights has high as 50 foot. The attraction was universally liked however the Royal Nevada thought they could offer this show instead of headliners. The property struggled and closed 3 years after it opened. (The Strip: Las Vegas and the Architecture of the American Dream)
TwitPic of the week
What’s so great about this picture by @Summacorp is the collection of properties long gone. Here we see the Landmark tower to the left and the Thunderbird pretty prominently. What you don’t realize you're looking at is a bungalow at the original El Rancho in the foreground. You even get a glimpse of the Riviera to the far right. None of these properties exist today. In fact, from this perspective, today the only thing you would see would be Fontainebleau. The rest is a convention center expansion, a parking lot and a concert festival grounds. I’m grateful for both the original Thunderbird Neon Bird marquee as well as the revised frontage of the property. This picture isn’t going to dazzle you but it’s a welcome addition to our collection.
News
Casino Smoking Ban
Flight Refunds
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360 Mail Bag E-2
360 Mail Bag is our opportunity to address your feedback in a causal conversation between friends.
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E-484: Men's Work
Random Vegas
In 1968, Las Vegas could lay claim to the 3 tallest electric signs in the world. The Dunes at 180, the Frontier at 184 and the Stardust at 188 feet tall
TwitPic of the week
How can you not be proud of that collection of properties? Specifically, it feels like MGM treats @LuxorLV and Excalibur like unwanted commodities. Which is funny because they bought Mandalay Resorts, one of the most profitable gaming companies in history, with a portfolio that primarily catered to the middle class. Since then they’ve sold off Circus Circus and threatened redevelopment to both Luxor and Excalibur. Instead they should feel psyched that in that string of properties, you make up virtually every demographic you want to attract to Las Vegas. Not to mention, you are in prime real estate to attract ALL those who attend events at Allegiant and the current wave of sports in Vegas. Here’s some million dollar advice for free MGM. Leave Luxor and Excalibur alone. Sure, update and take care of them inside but leave the architecture alone. You found this company attractive for a reason. Stop trying to fix it.
News
Plaza All-Inclusive Offer
Brightline Breaks Ground
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PCP - 360 Vintage LOST Vegas E-3: Moulin Rouge
Okay. Let’s start by addressing the Elephant in the room. Las Vegas was racist. Really, really racist. Not Alabama bad but Las Vegas was known as the “Mississippi of the west” and I’m certain it wasn’t a compliment.
Customer Reviews
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The Buck Stops Here
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Very enjoyable
Love the podcast. It gives me the Vegas I need. I don’t get to Vegas as much as I’d like so they give me my fix on everything Vegas.
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