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

Miles to Memories | Shawn Coomer and Mark Ostermann
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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!

  1. 1D AGO

    Abandoned Vegas Project Resurrected, Hard Rock Tops Off & The Spirit Airlines Vacuum!

    💲 Save big on Vegas with Las Vegas Advisor. Get 10% off a membership with code MTM. (New members. Affiliate.) https://www.lasvegasadvisor.com/shop/products/lva-membership-platinum/?ref=MTM MTM Vegas - Monday Solo Show Hard Rock's Guitar Hotel has officially topped off on the former Mirage site, giving Las Vegas its clearest look yet at one of the Strip's next skyline-defining projects. Shawn breaks down the tower milestone, the latest A's ballpark construction progress and the giant Caesars Palace screen now lighting up one of the busiest corners in town. The show also heads south to the abandoned SkyVue smokestacks site, which has sold for $70 million and may become an 874-room hotel-casino with a floating restaurant and heart-shaped LED facade. Plus the Eagles add more Sphere dates and Spirit Airlines shuts down after years of cutbacks in Las Vegas. Episode Guide 0:00 Hard Rock tops off, Spirit disappears and SkyVue returns? 2:01 Caesars Palace turns on its massive new screen 2:49 A's ballpark construction takes shape 4:02 SkyVue smokestacks site may finally come back to life 7:32 Eagles add more Sphere dates 8:33 Spirit Airlines shuts down Links Topping Off - https://x.com/AC2Vegas_Danzis/status/2050297017176633353?s=20 Caesars sign - https://x.com/KerryBilicki/status/2050331206823403756?s=20 A's ballpark - https://x.com/mickakers/status/2050271045488386143?s=20 Heart hotel - https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/las-vegas-failed-ferris-wheel-site-sells-to-developer-who-plans-new-hotel-casino-3795044/ Spirit LAS - https://x.com/LASairport/status/2050674010556612931/photo/2

    13 min

  2. 4D AGO

    Vegas Old School Is Winning: Four Queens Tour, STRAT at 30 & KISS at Virgin

    Episode Description Downtown Las Vegas still has a few places that feel like old Vegas, and Four Queens might be one of the best examples left. Shawn and Mark share what stood out during their behind-the-scenes tour, from the renovated North Tower rooms and massive mini fridges to Whiskey Licker Up, Hugo's Cellar and the hidden Mint history inside Binion's. They also talk about The STRAT turning 30, KISS bringing a land-based Kruise to Virgin Hotels, Las Vegas sportsbook consolidation, Panevino, The Hat, Randy's Donuts and Ping Pang Pong at Gold Coast. Episode Guide 0:00 Skateboarding Vegas attorney  0:34 The STRAT turns 30 2:05 KISS Kruise lands at Virgin Hotels 3:23 Vegas sportsbook consolidation 5:01 Panevino, The Hat and new local food spots 6:56 Ping Pang Pong and Gold Coast throwback vibes 10:26 Four Queens tour 12:25 Renovated rooms, no resort fees and huge fridges 14:07 Four Queens bathroom and shower system 15:45 Homegrown design and the Mint tower 17:01 Whiskey Licker Up and hidden Mint history 18:33 Hugo's Cellar and old school value 20:04 Why Four Queens and Binion's feel different 22:01 Haunted Hotel Apache and downtown social media Links Las Vegas Advisor Coupon Book KISS Kruise: Land-Locked in Vegas Four Queens North Tower Rooms Panevino Italian Grille The Hat Las Vegas Opening Ping Pang Pong at Gold Coast Miles to Memories Vegas

    24 min

  3. 6D AGO

    Vegas Loop's Monorail Twist, Sphere Oz Review & Vanderpump Hotel's Haunted Carpet

    Save big on Vegas with Las Vegas Advisor. Get 10% off a membership with code MTM (new members, affiliate): lasvegasadvisor.com Vegas transportation keeps getting stranger. Shawn and Mark talk about the Vegas Loop plan for the old Monorail pylons, Zoox testing airport rides, Mark's Wizard of Oz Sphere experience and the Vanderpump Hotel construction that looks better in person than it does on camera. What we cover: Scooter Elvis, a showgirl and a very Vegas cold open Wynn's limited gold playing cards and the casino gift question The Vegas Loop plan to use the Monorail pylons Fremont Street, Le Thai, Container Park and a Four Queens tease Zoox airport testing and the future of rideshare in Vegas Live Nation's $30 Summer of Live ticket sale Mark's Wizard of Oz at Sphere review, including the apple Golden Knights, Raiders draft talk and the Tokyo Toe MLS relocation rumors involving Las Vegas and the Vancouver Whitecaps Vanderpump Hotel's carpet, gold leaf, chandeliers and construction chaos Episode Guide: 0:00 Scooter Elvis vs. the showgirl 0:31 Wynn gold playing cards & casino gifts 1:36 Vegas Loop may take over Monorail pylons 3:55 Fremont Street, Four Queens tease & Le Thai lunch 5:22 Container Park's retro video store 6:34 Zoox starts airport testing 8:13 Live Nation's $30 Summer of Live 8:49 Wizard of Oz at Sphere review 13:52 Golden Knights & Raiders draft talk 15:20 MLS to Vegas? Whitecaps relocation chatter 16:28 Vanderpump Hotel construction, carpet & gold leaf 20:46 Final thoughts: Loop, MLS and Vanderpump Links: Las Vegas Advisor membership Vegas Loop / Monorail pylons Zoox airport testing Live Nation Summer of Live Whitecaps relocation report MTM Vegas on YouTube Apple Podcasts MTM Vegas Patreon Free newsletter MTM Vegas merch milestomemories.com

    21 min

  4. APR 24

    Vegas Is Getting Cruel, Another Wild NBA Arena, $138 Potato & Caesars Takes the SuperBook!

    Save big on Vegas with Las Vegas Advisor — get 10% off a membership with code MTM (new members, affiliate): lasvegasadvisor.com Is Las Vegas still fun expensive, or has it crossed into something worse? This week Shawn and Mark talk Caesars taking over the legendary Westgate SuperBook, another NBA arena proposal on the south Strip, wild Vegas food pricing, Vanderpump's purple takeover, and a Caesars Palace fountain jump coming back to the Strip. What we cover: Derek Stevens rides the Goodyear Blimp over Las Vegas. Caesars Palace is bringing back a fountain motorcycle jump for the Omnia Dayclub opening. The Nevada Independent argues Vegas has moved past greedy into cruel. The Vanderpump passport tour, VIP opening giveaway, and very purple hotel carpet. Vegas food prices, including a $138 baked potato, Bellagio steak complaints, and Alinea's $595 pop-up. Emerald Cove kayaking near Willow Beach and the beauty outside the Strip. The Las Vegas Diamond Arena proposal near Mandalay Bay. Caesars Sportsbook taking over the Westgate SuperBook. Episode Guide: 0:00 Derek Stevens in the Goodyear Blimp 0:43 Caesars Palace fountain jump returns 2:25 Is Vegas greedy or cruel? 4:17 Vanderpump passport tour giveaway 5:29 Vanderpump Hotel's purple carpet 7:10 $138 potatoes and ridiculous Vegas food 8:26 Bellagio steak prices go viral 10:02 Alinea's $595 Bellagio pop-up 12:05 Emerald Cove and Colorado River beauty 13:31 Another proposed NBA arena for Las Vegas 16:37 Cleaning up the Las Vegas Festival Grounds 17:56 Caesars takes over the Westgate SuperBook Links: Caesars Palace fountain jump Vegas isn't greedy, it's cruel Lisa Vanderpump Tour Martha Stewart baked potato background Alinea x Bellagio Alinea Bellagio announcement Emerald Cove kayaking Las Vegas Diamond Arena Caesars and Westgate sportsbook partnership Want more MTM Vegas? Get our exclusive weekly aftershow and join the community. Subscribe to our newsletter Watch on YouTube Apple Podcasts Merch milestomemories.com

    21 min

  5. APR 22

    Vegas Is Discounting Hard, MGM Kills Another Buffet & Tillman Circles Caesars

    Save big on Vegas with Las Vegas Advisor — get 10% off a membership with code MTM (new members, affiliate): https://www.lasvegasadvisor.com/shop/products/lva-membership-platinum/?ref=MTM Another mid-tier bites the dust. MGM is closing the Grand Buffet, Plaza is building a high limit room, and Tillman Fertitta keeps circling Caesars with a $32/share offer. Meanwhile Caesars is pushing room discounts and food credits to fill their older properties. The K-shaped Vegas economy keeps pulling apart. In This Episode: $142 WrestleMania tomahawk steak  MGM Grand Buffet is closing later this month  Viewer Chris shows worn vs. fresh MGM Grand carpet  70 buffets down to a handful on the Strip  Excalibur suite gets MGM Grand hand-me-down furniture  Plaza adds a 2,000 sq ft high limit room  Foundation Room may return as Vinyl Room ($5K/year membership)  Tillman Fertitta offering $32/share for Caesars, wants to merge Landry's  Caesars summer kickoff sale — up to 50% off rooms through March 2027 Episode Guide: 0:00 $142 WrestleMania Tomahawk 0:29 Vegas Weekend Recap 1:12 MGM Grand Carpet Talk 2:07 MGM Grand Buffet Closing 4:15 Excalibur Suite Review 5:33 Plaza's New High Limit Room 7:07 Vinyl Room Replaces Foundation Room 9:27 Tillman Fertitta Wants Caesars 11:36 Caesars Summer Sale & Value Push 15:16 Final Thoughts & Wrap-Up Key Links Tomahawk - https://x.com/vegas/status/2045612276577874353?s=46&t=B9kWNUIY21TRZnc8tXrfRQ Grand buffet closing - https://neon.reviewjournal.com/dining-out/one-of-the-last-buffets-on-the-las-vegas-strip-is-closing-soon-3333426/ Excalibur suite - https://x.com/blairg_yvr/status/2044991624069996945?s=46 Plaza High Limit - https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/downtown-las-vegas-casino-to-open-new-high-limit-gaming-room-3762944/ Vinyl Room - https://www.casino.org/vitalvegas/confirmed-overhauled-foundation-room-to-reopen-as-vinyl-room-at-mandalay-bay/ Caesars Deals - https://investor.caesars.com/news-releases/news-release-details/summer-savings-starts-now-caesars-entertainments-las-vegas Fertitta - https://www.reuters.com/business/caesars-extends-discussion-period-potential-fertitta-takeover-bloomberg-news-2026-04-20/ Want more MTM Vegas? Get our exclusive weekly aftershow and join the community: https://www.patreon.com/cw/MtMVegas

    16 min

  6. APR 15

    Luxor Isn't Sinking, Another NBA Arena, Vanderpump Emerges & Room Rates Softening?

    Save big on Vegas with Las Vegas Advisor — get 10% off a membership with code MTM (new members, affiliate): https://www.lasvegasadvisor.com/shop/products/lva-membership-platinum/?ref=MTM Las Vegas still feels packed, but the numbers are telling a more complicated story. In this episode, Shawn and Mark break down BLVD's progress on the Strip, the truth behind the Luxor sinking rumor, a strange but useful microwave hack, airport talk, Vanderpump changes, and another big arena pitch for Las Vegas. In This Episode: BLVD mall is finally taking shape on the Strip Is Las Vegas actually recovering in 2026? The Luxor sinking myth and the real Mandalay Bay story A quick nostalgia detour into dangerous old playgrounds Cosmopolitan's free microwave trick and Caesars' drawer microwave Why Harry Reid may be the easiest major airport in America The Cromwell to Vanderpump transition starts to show Rampart and JW Marriott become Resort at Summerlin Yet another proposed NBA arena lands near the M Resort Episode Guide: 0:00 Shrek bachelorette party at Binion's 0:43 BLVD mall first look 1:58 Is Las Vegas recovering in 2026? 4:19 Luxor sinking myth busted 6:40 Playground nostalgia 8:28 Cosmopolitan microwave hack 10:02 Harry Reid airport wait times 12:58 Vanderpump changes begin at Cromwell 14:35 Resort at Summerlin rebrand 16:39 Another NBA arena proposal for Vegas Want more MTM Vegas? Get our exclusive weekly aftershow and join the community: https://www.patreon.com/cw/MtMVegas

    21 min

  7. APR 13

    Bruno Mars Took Over Vegas, Tiny Homes with INSANE Rents Coming & Aria's Coming Upgrade!

    Las Vegas had a packed weekend, and Shawn breaks down the stories that actually stood out, from Bruno Mars Day and the Frozen Four to East Las Vegas tiny homes, Aria renovation chatter, and Seven Magic Mountains getting a fresh coat of paint. He also talks about Boulder City's possible historic motel district, the odd swing-ban story out of Washoe County, and why Sunset Station's new bathrooms somehow turned into a real Vegas discussion. Episode Guide 0:00 Crazy weekend in Vegas 0:21 Bruno Mars Day takes over Las Vegas 1:14 Frozen Four at T-Mobile Arena 2:29 Boulder City historic motel district idea 4:17 The strange swing ban story 5:41 Sunset Station bathroom renovation talk 6:32 Aria casino refresh rumors 8:23 Tiny homes approved in East Las Vegas 11:00 Seven Magic Mountains repainting Links Miles to Memories Patreon MTM Vegas Podcast Facebook Group Newsletter

    13 min

  8. APR 10

    Vegas All-Inclusive Wars, Main Street Station Hit, Vanderpump Lane & Boomers Takes Over!

    Save big on Vegas with Las Vegas Advisor — get 10% off a membership with code MTM (new members, affiliate): https://www.lasvegasadvisor.com/shop/products/lva-membership-platinum/?ref=MTM A truck crashes into Main Street Station, Caesars pushes for Vanderpump Lane, and Shawn and Mark break down which of Vegas' new all-inclusive summer packages actually delivers the best value. They also get into Boomers replacing Circa at The Pass, the Moulin Rouge temporary casino comeback, and a pretty wild skimming case at Binion's. In This Episode: Main Street Station gets hit by a truck Caesars wants Vanderpump Lane and rolls out digital keys MGM vs Caesars all-inclusive showdown, plus Plaza, Conrad and Circa New York-New York's spa suite Texas gas station skill-based gambling machines Golden Nugget closes OG Grotto Boomers replaces Circa at The Pass Moulin Rouge temporary casino returns Binion's skimming case Episode Guide 0:00 Main Street Station gets smashed 0:24 Vanderpump Lane push 2:18 Caesars finally adds digital keys 4:05 MGM vs Caesars all-inclusive showdown 6:32 Who Caesars is really targeting 8:07 Plaza, Conrad and Circa join the fight 10:49 New York-New York's spa suite 12:30 Texas gas station skill machines 14:43 Golden Nugget closes OG Grotto 16:41 Boomers replaces Circa at The Pass 18:42 Moulin Rouge temporary casino returns 19:49 Binion's $300K skimming case Want more MTM Vegas? Get our exclusive weekly aftershow and join the community: https://www.patreon.com/cw/MtMVegas Links: Main Street Station crash Vanderpump Lane proposal Vanderpump Hotel reservations Moulin Rouge temporary casino OG Grotto closure Subscribe to our newsletter: https://milestomemories.us3.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=39c6737d725a04fea73324680&id=1e73edd8c8 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mtmvegas [12:09 PM]Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mtm-vegas-fun-interesting-absurd-sides-of-vegas/id1574194686 Website: http://milestomemories.com Merch: https://mtmvegas.shop ```

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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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