Faces And Aces: Las Vegas

July 12, 2015 – Aaron takes a solo trip and still can’t confirm if Mr. Wynn is a vegan. Show Notes: Alien Fresh Jerky,  Key & Peele What Happened In Vegas News: Visit From Imagine Dragons, Donate To Ireland Larson’s Medical Fund,  Adventure Combat Ops,  Dive-In Movies,  Secret Hotels Faces: We interview Amy, who is also a bartender at a popular resort/casino. She tells me what it’s like to be a woman bartender in Vegas.  A charity that she endorses is iCAN (Issues Concerning Adolescents of Nevada). Please check them out. Aces: Wynn Encore,  NYNY $5 Blackjack,  M Resort Tip The Player: Kate shares some useful tips on how to behave in a Vegas day spa. Kate was also my airbnb host, here’s a link to her profile: Kate’s airbnb listing. Two of Aaron’s favorite discount travel sites: travelpony.com and getaroom.com

June 28, 2015 – Aaron and Chris return from Las Vegas with a new batch of stories and reviews of some great eateries. Show Notes: Mandles,  Kate’s airbnb listing What Happened In Vegas News: UFO Hotel Update,  Fast Cash For College?,  Uber/Lyft on the Strip,  LV Most Expensive Restaurant City Faces: James becomes out first “face” of the podcast. We talk about the early days of Indian Gaming, tipping, professional gambling, gambling etiquette, and dealer terminology. Last, we talk about his true passion, his dark fantasy art. Check out some of his artwork at: facebook.com/jrcoffron and jrcoffron.darkfolio.com Aces: Eat,  Hydrant Club,  SW Steak House Tip The Player: We get great tips from Amy, a bartender at a Las Vegas hotel and casino. She tells us how to get better, faster service at a crowded bar. We thank Amy for her great advice and we also want to promote a charity that is near and dear to her heart, iCAN (Issues Concerning Adolescents of Nevada).

June 7, 2015 – We finish our trip report and tell the story about why Chris got scolded by a dealer. We also discuss whether or not if staying off strip is a good way to save money. We preview Aaron and Chris’ upcoming Vegas adventure. Aaron is staying at 2 “secret hotels”. Chris will be staying at someone’s home via airbnb. You can see his host’s profile here: Kate’s airbnb Listing Show Notes: The Signature At MGM Grand,  The Four Seasons What Happened In Vegas News: The Player on NBC,  Elizabeth Hurley Flashback Photo,  UFO Hotel in Baker,  Life Is Beautiful Festival,  Hooters Hotel Sold Faces: R.I.P. Riviera,  Gallagher’s Steakhouse,  The D Las Vegas,  Lilly Pulitzer at Target Aces: Downtown Container Park,  360 Vegas Podcast Tip The Player: Rio Free Shuttle,  Early Check-In Policy for Total Rewards Members…,  …And What They Don’t Tell You

May 31, 2015 – In our debut episode we have a trip report, we talk about the Wynn buffet and we thank the Vegas Fanboy podcast for helping us get started. We also design a theme trip in the style of Mad Men. Last, we get good gaming tips from James, a dealer at a Southern California casino. Check out his dark fantasy themed art at : facebook.com/jrcoffron and jrcoffron.darkfolio.com Show Notes: The Dancing Man, Surge Pricing for Disney What Happened In Vegas News: Duck Commander Musical,  Riviera Auction,  J.Lo Comes To The Strip,  New Stores Added To Outlet Mall,  Freemont Free Concerts Faces: Rio Free Shuttle,  Early Check-In Policy for Total Rewards Members…,  …And What They Don’t Tell You Aces: Wynn Buffet,  White Castle,  In N Out,  Carlo’s Bake Shop,  Vegas Fanboy Podcast Mad Men Themed Vegas Trip: Our Tribute to Mad Men Tip The Player: James, a dealer at a SoCal casino, gives us good gaming tips. He’s also a digital illustrator and concept artist. Check out his artwork at: facebook.com/jrcoffron and jr