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

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

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!

  1. 3 DAYS AGO

    Venetian Status Match, Flamingo Pool Construction, Hotel Closes, Oct 1 Memorial & Airport Expanding!

    Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories This week the long awaited Venetian Status Match went live after much anticipation. We go over the details including which statuses match to Venetian and what you get. More importantly we discuss what you don't get and why this match is a bit of a disappointment and probably not worth going out of your way for. In other news more info and a dedication happened for the October 1 memorial. It will be a stunning memorial when built. We also discuss the sudden closure of Bent Inn in Downtown Las Vegas. Other topics include: Della's Kitchen closing, Vegas Vicky's birthday, heavy construction on the Flamingo pool, more paid parking coming, Phil Ruffin driving up hotel prices and where to see the Tropicana implosion from. Episode Guide: 0:00 Vegas Vicky’s birthday! 0:36 October 1 anniversary and memorial dedication 2:19 Della’s Kitchen closing 3:28 Bent Inn controversy & abrupt closure in Downtown Las Vegas 4:39 Even more entertainers announced for Neon City Festival 5:55 More paid parking - Oyo to start charging soon 6:35 Oyo garage closed for Trop implosion plus where to see it from 8:45 Flamingo’s GO Pool under major construction 9:39 Clark County approves massive Harry Reid airport expansion 11:31 Tokyo drifting on Vegas streets 12:56 Phill Ruffin 2009 interview - Drive up hotel prices! 14:37 More landscape removal at New York New York? 16:25 Venetian’s disappointing status match 18:14 Should people go out of their way to match at Venetian? 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

  2. 6 DAYS AGO

    Circus Circus Demo Rumors, A's Rio Stadium, Caesars Villa, Trespassed Gamblers & Bellagio's New VIP!

    Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories This week a few rumors floated around social media including that the A's are shopping their stadium again. This time rumors said they met with the Rio ownership, but that has been denied. Will they end up building their stadium on the Trop site now that they have played their final game in Oakland? In other news a rumor also circulated about Circus Circus being sold and demolished to make way for a new megaresort. We discuss why we don't think this will happen and why we still need our old Circus Circus! We also discuss the new Station Casinos tavern, a proposed casino rule that could be bad, the Artemis Villa at Caesars Palace, UNLV football rankings, Tao transforming and how to score a Criss Angel VIP experience. Episode Guide: 0:00 Lucky the Clown turns 48 0:49 Paying jackpots to trespassed gamblers - New rule? 2:53 Tao transforming into a roller skating rink 4:35 Criss Angel releases 2025 tickets & VIP experience 6:18 Update on Four Queens renovation and soundproof glass 7:22 MGM Sphere is coming….to Dubai 9:54 Bellagio’s renovated VIP check-in 10:30 Following up on Cosmo comments - Did MGM ruin it? 13:15 A’s end their run in Oakland - More Rio stadium rumors 14:10 Aces Playoffs and UNLV ranked in both polls 14:45 Station Casinos Seventy-Six first look & opening date 17:00 Inside the Artemis Villa at Caesars Palace 18:32 Caesars Palace’s Hangover legacy 19:30 Circus Circus Rumor - Demolition coming? 21:07 Why Circus Circus probably isn’t going away 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!

    24 min

  3. SEP 27

    Cosmo Vegas Thoughts, Trop Implosion Numbers, UNLV Drama, Multiple Construction Updates & Weird Al!

    Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories This week Shawn was hanging on the Strip utilizing a comp from Cosmo. Is Cosmo hanging on as the best of MGM and what was the experience like? Shawn also provides several construction updates from around town including Bottled Blonde, BLVD and the proposed new casino on Harmon and Las Vegas Boulevard. In other news more info about Trop's implosion has come out including the use of 555 drones, but nowhere for people to watch from. Will people still come out in masses to see it fall? Other topics discussed include: the Taco Bell wedding chapel, G2E, Planet Hollywood's food hall, rain show and new center bar, Neon City Festival problems, UNLV's QB quits and where you can watch Weird Al in Vegas. Episode Guide: 0:00 The Taco Bell wedding chapel 1:03 G2E is coming - New slots on the way 3:12 Paris Versailles update - Not working so well 5:00 Bottled Blonde, Bellagio F1 construction updates 6:44 More F1 2023 lawsuits incoming 8:09 UNLV’s football drama - Down a QB for not paying enough 10:53 Update on the new Tilmann Fertitta “Cosmo clone” 11:40 BLVD is inching closer to opening 13:30 Staying at Cosmo - Studio Suite with Terrace 15:40 Allegiant Stadium hosting 2025 Gold Cup match 16:48 Weird Al “residency” at Venetian 17:49 Neon City Festival drops big headliner after controversy 18:33 Miracle Mile food hall update & new rain show 19:51 Planet Hollywood’s Glass Bar 20:25 Trop implosion - 555 drones & no public viewing! 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!

    23 min

  4. SEP 24

    Vegas NBA Arena Troubles, Eagles at Sphere, 1988 Vegas Flyover, Neon Festival Headliners & Ocean One

    Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories This week the Raiders hosted their home opener against the Carolina Panthers and lost. It created trouble in the locker room and isn't a good sign for the season to come. Speaking of trouble, the proposed $10B NBA arena project may be scrambling for land, be on hold or even worse. Where is the best site for an NBA arena? In other news the Eagles debuted at the Sphere with more incredible visuals and a sold out crowd. We also discuss Coldplay karaoke, the drama behind Ocean One briefly closing, Neon City Festival headliners, pachinko, Cybertrucks in the Vegas loop and where you can buy Mirage blackjack and poker tables. Episode Guide: 0:00 Coldplay Vegas karaoke 0:46 Paris Versailles Tower connector is now open 2:30 Trouble with the Raiders 3:43 Las Vegas Strip & Fremont aerial from 1988 5:40 The Eagles debut at the Sphere 7:07 Where to buy Mirage blackjack and poker tables 8:44 Oyo is growing with huge acquisition 10:02 Ocean One closed for past due rent….then open again 11:45 Follow up on where to play Vegas Pachinko 13:12 Neon City Festival names headliners 15:03 Cybertrucks coming to the Vegas Loop 16:48 NBA Arena drama - One project may be moving 18:11 What is the favored Vegas arena project 19:20 A potential third Vegas arena project with the UFC 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

  5. SEP 20

    Mr. Beast Vegas Lawsuit, Sports Betting Crackdown, Downtown Casino Sale & Bellagio's New Display!

    Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories This week there was a number of interesting discussions around the gaming industry as the Safe Bet Act seeks to regulate sports betting on a national level. Will it pass and what is it trying to do to reign in this somewhat new industry? We also discuss the prevalence of slot influencers and how they have changed the gaming industry as well. In other news Mr. Beast is involved in a lawsuit about his Beast Games filming in Las Vegas. We also discuss a Cybertruck light show on the Strip, Silver Strike coins in Downtown, dancing solo on Fremont Street, the possible sale of Downtown Grand and why we liked the UFC Noche event despite what some might have thought. Episode Guide: 0:00 Dancing solo on Fremont Street 0:45 The explosion of YouTube slot channels 2:04 Do slot channels make people gamble more? 3:23 Will we see more regulations around slot influencers? 4:42 Cybertruck light show on the Strip 5:29 Bellagio’s Fall Conservatory display 7:33 Following up on Noche UFC comments 8:51 Beast Games Vegas lawsuit 11:12 Downtown Grand sold? 13:23 Silver Strike coins in Downtown Las Vegas 15:30 Safe Bet Act - Threat to sports betting industry? 16:47 Does the government need to protect sports betting consumers from AI? 18:38 Does the sports betting industry need more regulation and protections? 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

  6. SEP 18

    Caesars New GM, Noche UFC Madness, Virgin's Headache, F1 Construction Begins & 10Best Casinos Named!

    Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories This week Noche UFC took over the Vegas Sphere with incredible visuals and more as it was the first sports event held in the venue. While it wasn't without controversy, the event seemed like a success and the visuals were so good that you have to see them! In other news Caesars is moving in a new General Manager for three of their Vegas properties. We also discuss the beginning of F1 construction, the A's stadium meeting, Virgin's union struggles, USA Today's 10Best casinos, Rebel Football being nationally ranked, Aces killing it again and how you can save money on your next stay at Wynn Las Vegas. Episode Guide: 0:00 Forum Shops “creepy heads” 0:48 Bellagio removing trees, more construction for F1 beginning 2:28 Has F1 delivered on their shorter construction timeline? 3:09 New Amex Offer for Wynn Las Vegas 4:49 A’s meet with contractors and provide update on stadium project 6:03 Keeping it real - Is this project actually going to happen? 7:12 USA Today’s 10Best Casino Hotels in the world - Huge shocks 9:27 New GM for Horseshoe/Paris/Planet Hollywood 10:42 One General Manager for three Vegas megaproperties? 11:39 A look at Buffalo Bill’s reopened buffet 13:42 Virgin Hotels still has Culinary Union drama 15:45 Las Vegas Aces’ A’ja Wilson breaks WNBA scoring record 16:34 UNLV Rebels Football is nationally ranked! 18:22 Noche UFC quirks & complaints 19:48 The Noche UFC visuals were impressive 20:50 Will there be another UFC event at the Sphere? 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!

    23 min

  7. SEP 13

    Wynn Las Vegas Pays $130M, Venetian Status Match, Virgin Steals EDC, Rio Phase 2 & Inside Brightline

    Get $25 off $50 on your next meal with InKind. (Shawn's referral) https://milestomemories.com/go/inkind You can also listen to 20 Minute Travel as a podcast: Spotify Apple Podcasts Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories This week Wynn Las Vegas agreed to pay $130 million to settle an investigation that dates back a decade. The company won't be prosecuted for alleged illegal activities, however it is costing them a ton of money. Is Vegas gambling as "clean" as we had previously thought? In other news a Venetian status match may be coming in October. Find out why you should participate. We also discuss the new EDC Hotel, Rio's phase 2 renovations, why Oyo's elevators don't work, the Debbie Reynolds sign coming to the Neon Museum, an update on the Paris Versailles Tower and what Brightline's new trains will look like when built. Episode Guide: 0:00 Paris Versailles Tower exterior update 0:42 Venetian status match coming? 3:07 EFX Master James Earl Jones passes away 4:36 Virgin steals EDC from Resorts World 6:37 Mark Walhberg’s new Vegas restaurant 8:09 Oyo’s hotels don’t work! 9:12 High floors in Vegas hotels can be tedious 10:19 Debbie Reynolds sign coming to Neon Museum 11:37 Brightline’s new train renders & another obstacle tackled 13:16 Transfers between Marriott Bonvoy and MGM Rewards now live 14:38 Rio’s Phase 1 renovations almost complete 17:01 Wynn’s $130M payment to avoid prosecution 18:11 Is Nevada gaming not quite as clean as we had thought?  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

  8. SEP 10

    Behind Vegas Showgirls, Palms New GM, Most Unique Suite in Vegas, Record for Circa & Bazaar Mar!

    Get $25 off $50 on your next meal with InKind. (Shawn's referral) https://milestomemories.com/go/inkind You can also listen to 20 Minute Travel as a podcast: Spotify Apple Podcasts Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories This week a lot was going on as the NFL season began and Circa Survivor hit a record. Unfortunately 40% of people were eliminated, but the prize pool is bigger than ever. Speaking of sports, Noche UFC is coming up and they have reportedly spent $20 million on the visuals. Will it bring live sports to a new level? In other news the Boring Company has broken through on their biggest Vegas tunnel yet and their pace is picking up. But when will it ever open? We also discuss a huge video poker error, the Cosmo crystal cleaners, Bazaar Mar & how to save, behind the scenes of the official Las Vegas showgirls and a look inside of Westgate's super unique and scary Halloween suite. Episode Guide: 0:00 Cosmo crystal cleaners 0:31 Video Poker error - Does the casino pay? 2:35 3D billboard coming to the Venetian? 3:30 The “other” Las Vegas Oyo 4:51 Rio’s Mexican Independence Day giveaway 5:31 Noche UFC Costs - Gamechanger for live sports? 7:57 Palms names new General Manager with familiar ties 9:46 NFL season begins & record numbers for Circa Survivor 11:21 A look at Bazaar Mar & how to score discounts on the new Jose Andres restaurant 13:26 Behind the scenes of the official Las Vegas showgirls 15:42 Boring Company makes another Vegas Loop breakthrough 17:23 Westgate’s Halloween suite walkthrough 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
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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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