Vegas Faces

David Gavri
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Vegas Faces aims to share the everyday Las Vegas experience!Where we chat with Las Vegas Locals to see what it's really like to live in the Entertainment Capital of the World!And to answer questions and misconceptions, such as: What is it like to live in Las Vegas? What is it like to raise a family in the City that Never Sleeps? Is there more to Vegas than just The Strip?We are here to tell you about the places and the faces that make Sin City so special! Welcome to our journey! Enjoy!

  1. 11/04/2025

    Why Vegas Is All In On Mixed Game Poker | Mixed Game Poker Festival & Everything You Need To Know

    On Episode 55, we get the amazingly exclusive chance to chat with Robbie Strazynski, founder of Cardplayer Lifestyle & Mixed Game Poker Festival! Happening at Resorts World Las Vegas from November 16-20! Recorded from inside the Resorts World high stakes poker room, Robbie teaches us everything we need to know about Mixed Game Poker and why it is so popular among the poker greats. Such a fun and incredible episode! We’ve never done an episode like this before! Don’t miss out! Thanks for watching & subscribing! It means the world. Enjoy! Mixed Game Festival Details: https://cardplayerlifestyle.com/poker-news-2/mixed-game-festival-xii-announcement/ --------------------------------------------- 0:00 - Are Sunglasses In Poker Still A Thing? 2:20 - How Much Money To Play At This Table? 4:30 - How To Learn From Mixed Game Poker Festival 13:05 - Favorite Mixed Game? 16:40 - How To Be A Poker Pro In Vegas? 20:40 - The Most Prestigious Poker Tournament? 23:03 - Robbie Teaches Us Mixed Games Strategy 26:00 - How To Play Omaha-8-Or-Better Poker 32:30 - How To Play Razz Poker 35:41 - What is H.O.R.S.E Poker? 39:43 - How To Play Badugi Poker --------------------------------------------- YouTube:    / @vegasfaces  Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/1JQHzDh... Website: https://TheVegasFaces.com Email: TheVegasFaces@gmail.com --------------------------------------------- Created By: David Gavri & Mary Gavri Las Vegas © 2023

    49 min

  2. 10/17/2025

    Rob Van Dam & Joe Clarke Reveal The Real & Raw Side of Sabu! | Late Legend's Final Match In Vegas

    On Episode 54, we get an ultra exclusive interview with WWE Hall-of-Famer Rob Van Dam and filmmaker Joe Clarke about their latest documentary, Sabu! A very special and meaningful episode about the most real and raw side of a wrestling icon right before his unfortunate passing. His story goes deeper than wrestling and you’ll see why! Along with how Sabu mentored and influenced Rob Van Dam’s legendary career, the truth about wrestling behind the scenes, why Sabu chose Vegas for his final match, and so much more! Such an incredible episode! We’ve never done one like this before! Don’t miss out! Thank you for watching & subscribing! It means the world. Enjoy! --------------------------------------------- 0:00 - What Was The Pressure Like In Filming The Legendary Sabu? 5:00 - How Were You Able To Capture Sabu Is His Most Authentic Way?  6:40 - What Was It Like Processing Sabu’s Passing? 10:10 - Why Sabu Is Appealing Even To Non-Wrestling Fans 11:28 - Drugs & Partying & How Sabu Survived 14:00 - How Sabu Mentored Rob Van Dam 17:11 - What Is KayFabe? And How Scripted Is Wrestling? 20:22 - What Lessons Did Sabu Leave Behind? 25:31 - Controversy Surrounding Sabu’s Last Match 29:40 - Does Superglue Actually Heal Injuries? 30:20 - Why Sabu Chose Vegas For His Final Match 33:05 - How Would Sabu React To His Documentary? 38:01 - Confidence In Pursuing A Dream 42:20 - Making Rob Van Dam’s Documentary 46:50 - Why Rob Van Dam Lives In Vegas 49:20 - Rob Van Dam & Fatherhood 52:00 - Where To Watch Sabu --------------------------------------------- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEgUhWKUF0f6p7xsp54qopQ/?sub_confirmation=1 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vegas-faces/id1676881525 Spotify Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/1JQHzDhxTih1b8wpZHHDkN Website: https://TheVegasFaces.com Email: TheVegasFaces@gmail.com --------------------------------------------- Created By: David Gavri & Mary Gavri Las Vegas © 2023 Gavri Group Real Estate | Realty One Group Summerlin

    54 min

  3. 09/17/2025

    The Truth About Policing Sin City | Real Talk On Vegas Crime With LVPPA President Steve Grammas

    On Episode 53, Vegas Faces gets the one-of-a-kind opportunity to talk with Steve Grammas, the third-time-elected president of the Las Vegas Police Protective Association! In this candid conversation, Steve tells us what it's like to be a Sin City police officer, along with the most common Vegas crimes, what it was like working undercover, why you do NOT want to go to jail in Las Vegas, if the movie Training Day was accurate, and so much more! Such an eye-opening episode that you do not want to miss! Thank you for listening & subscribing! It means the world.  --------------------------------------------- 0:00 - Most Common Crimes In Vegas? 3:50 - What It’s Like Raising A Family In Vegas 5:10 - Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Vegas Police Training 8:40 - Handling The Negative Perception Towards Police 13:35 - Why You Do Not Want To Go To Jail In Vegas 15:40 - The Parenting Side Of Law Enforcement 17:15 - Favorite Things To Do In Vegas 19:30 - Does Working In Law Enforcement Make You Jaded? 21:41 - Firearm Safety & Advice 25:30 - How Accurate Is The Movie Training Day? 26:40 - What It’s Like Working Undercover Narcotics 30:50 - Being The President of LVPPA 32:19 - Police Versus Fireman Football Game 35:35 - Does A Growing Las Vegas Invite More Crime? 38:37 - How LVPPA Stood Up To The NHL & NFL 42:30 - Is There A Sentiment Shift Towards Law Enforcement? --------------------------------------------- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEgUhWKUF0f6p7xsp54qopQ/?sub_confirmation=1 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vegas-faces/id1676881525 Spotify Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/1JQHzDhxTih1b8wpZHHDkN Website: https://TheVegasFaces.com Email: TheVegasFaces@gmail.com --------------------------------------------- Created By: David Gavri & Mary Gavri Las Vegas © 2023

    48 min

  4. 08/01/2025

    Vegas Dining With Soul: Inside Anima By EDO | Where Passion Meets Culinary Magic

    On Episode 52, Vegas Faces gets the exclusive opportunity to go inside Anima by EDO - my personal favorite restaurant in all of Las Vegas! Part-owner / founder Joe Mikulich gives us an amazing taste of Anima’s signature dishes! The dessert will blow your mind! Warning: This episode will make you hungry! We also get the full scoop on how Anima became one of Vegas’s best restaurants, where its name comes from, how a restaurant thrives in Vegas, how to be a sommelier, and so much more! Such a fun and amazing episode! We’ve never done one like this before! Do not miss out! Thank you for watching & subscribing! It means the world. Enjoy! --------------------------------------------- 0:00 - How Anima Became One Of Vegas’s Best Restaurants 4:20 - My Favorite Anima Appetizer, The Green Tartare  8:40 - How Does A Restaurant Survive In Vegas? 10:30 - Anima’s Newest  Sister-Restaurant 12:00 - Why Anima Is The Epitome off Experimental Cuisine 13:15 - Tasting The Green Tartare 16:00 - Where Did EDO & Anima’s Names Come From? 18:15 - The Secret To Anima’s Business Success 20:18 - What Does Joe Like To Eat? 21:40 - How To Be A Sommelier 24:10 - Why Vegas Restaurants Are So Good Off-Strip 28:10 - Keys To Anima’s Survival 31:30 - How Is Seafood SO GOOD In This Vegas Desert? 32:40 - What Is Joe’s Favorite Anima Dish? 34:03 - Joe’s Journey Of Becoming Part Owner of Anima 37:45 - How To Learn About Wine 40:30 - Tasting The Truffle Cavatelli 45:03 - Anima’s Amazing Bar & Mixology Knowledge 49:40 - The Adventurous Side Of Food 54:52 - Dessert Tasting With The Chocolate Cremoso 58:02 - How Anima Overcomes Challenges  --------------------------------------------- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEgUhWKUF0f6p7xsp54qopQ/?sub_confirmation=1 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vegas-faces/id1676881525 Spotify Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/1JQHzDhxTih1b8wpZHHDkN Website: https://TheVegasFaces.com Email: TheVegasFaces@gmail.com --------------------------------------------- Created By: David Gavri & Mary Gavri Las Vegas © 2023

    1h 1m

  5. 07/03/2025

    From The Vegas Tunnels To Turning Your Life Around | How 'Shine A Light' Heals Las Vegas

    Episode 51! Welcome to the second and final part our two-part series about the Las Vegas Tunnels. We got the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to team up with Shine A Light Foundation to learn about a real and raw side of Vegas that most of us conveniently forget: The Las Vegas Homeless. Did you know there are 600 miles of drainage tunnels underneath Las Vegas? And thousands of people call these tunnels home. What started off as a podcast episode, quickly turned into a heartfelt documentary series. This is the most unique and most important project we have ever done. Thank you for watching & listening! It means the world. For more information on how to volunteer and help, go to www.shinealightlv.com. --------------------------------------------- 0:00 - How ‘Shine A Light’ Became A Foundation 5:30 - From Inside The Tunnels To The Path Of Recovery 6:45 - How Does One End Up Living In The Vegas Tunnels? 9:30 - The Psychology & Disease of Addiction 11:35 - Why live Inside The Vegas Tunnels? 18:20 - “Existing” Rather Than Living 20:00 - Rob’s Violent Escape From The Tunnels 24:34 - Rituals For Fighting Addiction 26:40 - Changing The Narrative Of Las Vegas 27:40 - Perspective On California’s Homeless Issue 30:20 - Shine A Light Community Events 34:30 - “Kindness Is Nobody’s Trigger” 35:40 - How The Tunnels Now Heal Rob Without Trauma 40:55 - How To Volunteer At Shine A Light 46:20 - Living In The Tunnels When It Rains --------------------------------------------- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEgUhWKUF0f6p7xsp54qopQ/?sub_confirmation=1 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vegas-faces/id1676881525 Spotify Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/1JQHzDhxTih1b8wpZHHDkN Website: https://TheVegasFaces.com Email: TheVegasFaces@gmail.com --------------------------------------------- Created By: David Gavri & Mary Gavri Las Vegas © 2023 Gavri Group Real Estate | Realty One Group Summerlin

    52 min

  6. 05/21/2025

    Inside The Las Vegas Tunnels | How 'Shine A Light' Helps The Homeless In The City Of Second Chances

    Episode 50! For this meaningful milestone, we got the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to team up with Shine A Light Foundation to learn about a real and raw side of Vegas that most of us conveniently forget: The Las Vegas Homeless. Did you know there are 600 miles of drainage tunnels underneath Las Vegas? And thousands of people call these tunnels home. What?! Why? How? What started off as another podcast episode quickly turned into a heartfelt documentary. This is the most unique and most important project we have ever done. Thank you for watching! It means the world. For more information on how to volunteer and help, go to www.shinealightlv.com. --------------------------------------------- 0:00 - Why This Is The Most Important Episode  4:07 - Why The Vegas Tunnels Even Exist 7:03 - How Do People Navigate Inside The Tunnels? 8:21 - What Makes Someone Want To Live In a Tunnel? 10:48 - Preparing The Essentials 11:57 - Women’s Safety Inside The Tunnels 13:45 - Walking Inside The Tunnel 17:00 - Conversations With People In The Tunnel 21:12 - The Pets Inside The Tunnels 21:50 - Unsettling Screaming Sounds Ensue 23:40 - Do You Want To Leave This Tunnel? 26:00 - The Artist Inside The Tunnel 29:40 - Why It’s So Hard To Leave The Tunnel Life 31:30 - The Brutal Story Of How Rob Turned His Life Around 36:40 - What Happens When The Tunnels Flood? 40:30 - How Anyone Can Volunteer With Shine A Light Foundation 42:36 - Why We Should Never Be Mean To The Homeless 46:00 - Schedules and Routines When Living In The Tunnels 49:00 - What We Learned From Going Inside The Tunnels --------------------------------------------- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEgUhWKUF0f6p7xsp54qopQ/?sub_confirmation=1 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vegas-faces/id1676881525 Spotify Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/1JQHzDhxTih1b8wpZHHDkN Website: https://TheVegasFaces.com Email: TheVegasFaces@gmail.com --------------------------------------------- Created By: David Gavri & Mary Gavri Las Vegas © 2023 Gavri Group Real Estate | Realty One Group Summerlin

    53 min

  7. 04/24/2025

    Why Pablo Francisco Misses The Vegas Mafia | How Sin City Turned Pablo Into A Comedy Legend!

    On Episode 49, David talks with comedy legend Pablo Francisco! Strap in! It's a wild ride and you will laugh your ass off! Pablo's still got it! We talk about why performing in Vegas is different from all other cities, along with Pablo's writing process, and advice for young comedians. And then Pablo unleashes epic stories about performing for the Vegas mob, getting everyone drunk on a movie set, and of course hilarious impressions of Bernie Sanders, Mark Wahlberg, Wayne Newton, and the list goes on! This is not your normal podcast conversation! And you will love it! Don't miss out! Go see Pablo at Wiseguys Comedy Club in Town Square April 24 & 25! Thanks for subscribing & listening! Watch the video version of this episode on YouTube at Vegas Faces! Enjoy! --------------------------------------------- 0:00 - Why This Episode Means The World 4:35 - The Truth About Performing In Sin City 7:05 - Why Pablo Francisco Does Not Gamble In Vegas 9:15 - Pablo Francisco’s Hilarious Bernie Sanders Impression 11:00 - When Pablo Got Everyone Drunk On Set For Planet of The Apes 11:55 - Hilarious Mark Wahlberg Impression 13:03 - Pablo Francisco’s Mel Gibson Story 13:55 - Pablo’s Most Difficult Impression 17:02 - Fun Fans & Movie Set Stories 22:50 - Advice For Young Comedians 25:00 - Hardest Part Of Comedy & Pablo’s Writing Process 30:23 - What Does Pablo Miss About Old School Vegas? 32:25 - Pablo’s Take On The Vegas Sphere 33:33 - Bungee Jumping At The Strat & Vegas Excursions 35:33 - Pablo’s Favorite Vegas Impression? --------------------------------------------- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEgUhWKUF0f6p7xsp54qopQ/?sub_confirmation=1 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vegas-faces/id1676881525 Spotify Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/1JQHzDhxTih1b8wpZHHDkN Website: https://TheVegasFaces.com Email: TheVegasFaces@gmail.com --------------------------------------------- Created By: David Gavri & Mary Gavri Las Vegas © 2023 Gavri Group Real Estate | Realty One Group Summerlin

    38 min

  8. 04/12/2025

    Behind The Vegas News Desk! | What It's Really Like To Report The Las Vegas Morning News!

    On Episode 48, David talks with legendary morning news anchor, Evan Schreiber of NBC News 3 Las Vegas! Our best episode yet! A complete behind-the-scenes look at why Vegas is the most unique city on the planet to report the news! And what it's like to be a Las Vegas morning news anchor starting the day at 3AM! As well as the biggest challenges it comes with, how the news handles A.I., why Vegas beats California all day, which movies best portray the news, what's actually in the news mugs, and so much more!! You do not want to miss the fun on this one! Thanks for subscribing & listening! You can watch the video version of this episode on YouTube at Vegas Faces! Enjoy! --------------------------------------------- 0:00 - What Is A Typical Schedule For A Morning News Anchor? 2:45 - How Does The Morning News Prepare Each Show? 5:40 - The Biggest Challenge of Local Morning News 7:00 - Who Watches The 4AM Morning News? 7:55 - What Makes Vegas Unique Working For The News? 11:14 - Breaking The Trump Hotel Cyber Truck Explosion Story 17:00 - How Do We Know What’s True With Social Media Journalism & A.I.? 20:40 - Why Vegas Beats California 28:01 - Pros & Cons To Las Vegas’ Growth & Expansion 31:45 - Most Concerning Questions About Vegas? 38:00 - Is Vegas Becoming Hollywood 2.0? 44:35 - Favorite Things To Do In Las Vegas 48:30 - The News Mugs, What Are They Drinking? 50:05 - Which Movies Accurately Portray The News? 53:30 - Most Fulfilling Part About Being A News Anchor? --------------------------------------------- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEgUhWKUF0f6p7xsp54qopQ/?sub_confirmation=1 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vegas-faces/id1676881525 Spotify Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/1JQHzDhxTih1b8wpZHHDkN Website: https://TheVegasFaces.com Email: TheVegasFaces@gmail.com --------------------------------------------- Created By: David Gavri & Mary Gavri Las Vegas © 2023 Gavri Group Real Estate | Realty One Group Summerlin

    56 min
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Vegas Faces aims to share the everyday Las Vegas experience!Where we chat with Las Vegas Locals to see what it's really like to live in the Entertainment Capital of the World!And to answer questions and misconceptions, such as: What is it like to live in Las Vegas? What is it like to raise a family in the City that Never Sleeps? Is there more to Vegas than just The Strip?We are here to tell you about the places and the faces that make Sin City so special! Welcome to our journey! Enjoy!

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  • Creator
    David Gavri
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    55
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Vegas Faces
  • Show Website
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