Faces And Aces: Las Vegas

September 7, 2020 – How has the rise of the celebrity chef changed Vegas? My guests Graham from @cheftimony podcast and Lorraine & Louiie from 2 Sharp Chefs and A Microphone podcast join me in a discussion about world famous chefs and local chefs who have made Vegas a food destination. FnA Minute To sign up for Amazon Smile, go to  smile.amazon.com and sign in. You may be prompted to sign up for a charity on that home screen. If not, go to “your account” and select “change your charity” to set up Caridad Inc. from Las Vegas as your charity of choice. For more assistance, here’s the help page on Amazon or you can email me chris[at]facesandaceslv[dot]com. Story Guest: Graham MacLennan twitter: @cheftimony / instagram: @cheftimony / website: cheftimony.com Stuff we talked about: • Gordon Ramsay’s – Hell’s Kitchen at Caesars Palace • Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop • Flock & Fowl – DTLV • Malgal BBQ – Chinatown District Interview Guests: Lorraine Moss & Louiie Victa are 2 Sharp Chefs and a Microphone instagram: @2sharp

August 21, 2020 – Looking for great food in Vegas? My guests Graham from @cheftimony podcast and Lorraine & Louiie from 2 Sharp Chefs and A Microphone podcast will tell you where it’s at! FnA Minute To sign up for Amazon Smile, go to  smile.amazon.com and sign in. You may be prompted to sign up for a charity on that home screen. If not, go to “your account” and select “change your charity” to set up Caridad Inc. from Las Vegas as your charity of choice. For more assistance, here’s the help page on Amazon or you can email me chris[at]facesandaceslv[dot]com. Story Guest: Graham MacLennan twitter: @cheftimony / instagram: @cheftimony / website: cheftimony.com Stuff we talked about: • James Trees – Esther’s Kitchen & Ada’s • Thomas Keller – Bouchon Bistro at the Venetian • Jamie Tran – The Black Sheep Interview Guests: Lorraine Moss & Louiie Victa are 2 Sharp Chefs and a Microphone instagram: @2sharpchefs / youtube link here / website: 2sharpchefs.wordpress.com Stuff we talked about: • José Andrés – Bazzaar Meat

Aug 9, 2020 – From ballet dancer in NYC to showgirl in LV, Kelly O has had many exciting jobs in Vegas. On this episode Kelly shares some behind the stage stories and describes what it’s like surviving and thriving as a dancer and entertainer in Vegas. Interview Guest: You can find Kelly O on: youtube: youtube.com/KellyO instagram: @CallMe_Kelly_O twitter : @Kelly_lifeOTB You can find us on twitter and instagram @facesandaceslv

July 23, 2020 – On this episode we look at how we can use social media to bridge the gap between Vegas trips. FnA Minute To sign up for Amazon Smile, go to  smile.amazon.com and sign in. You may be prompted to sign up for a charity on that home screen. If not, go to “your account” and select “change your charity” to set up Caridad Inc. from Las Vegas as your charity of choice. For more assistance, here’s the help page on Amazon or you can email me chris[at]facesandaceslv[dot]com. Story Guests: @GirlHuckleberry and @vegasfan1970 Interview Guest: Danielle Perea on instagram: @danielleperea & website:danielleperea.com You can find us on twitter and instagram @facesandaceslv

July 4, 2020 – With summer in full swing and a damn pandemic that just doesn’t know when to leave a party, many are wondering if it’s safe to visit Vegas. On this episode we’re going to give you 3 perspectives that you may want to consider if you have a trip booked. Jake Gallen from The Guest List Podcast talks about the impact of the shutdown on Vegas workers. Gina Palmacci and I discuss our recent meet up with friends in Vegas back in early June and Nurse Cathy Chao talks about what it’s like treating patients with covid-19 and gives tips on how to avoid getting it. The Guest List twitter: @TheGuestListPod The Guest List instagram: @TheGuestListPod The Guest List fb: @TheGuestListPod Jake Gallen twitter: @jakegallen_ Gina’s twitter: @GeeWhirl Cathy Chao’s instagram: @nursechao Cathy Chao’s youtube channel: Nurse Chao You can find us on twitter and instagram @facesandaceslv

April 27, 2020 – A strange thing happened to me in the airport on a recent visit to Vegas. I recount this story and have a fun conversation about Vegas and gambling with Julian and Kelli from Vegas Confessions podcast. Then we dig a little deeper into common scams in Vegas with the expertise of Dub from the iHeartGeek podcast. Vegas Confessions twitter: @vegasconfessionspod iHeartGeek twitter: @iHeartGeekShow Shoutouts Jessie Rae’s BBQ The Venetian The Wynn Stations Casinos   You can find us on twitter and instagram @facesandaceslv

March 28, 2020 – On this special episode I’m joined by 4 guests who share their experiences with the Vegas shutdown. Michael Movestro from Vegas Podtoons and Vlog shares what it was like to be in Vegas as the slots were being turned off and the casinos we being emptied. Scarlett Christine, a long time resident of Vegas, describes what Vegas is currently like during quarantine conditions. Heather Ferris reports on how which casinos are doing the best job of taking care of their employees during this time of crisis. Last, Getti talks about despite getting laid off from her job on the strip how she maintains a positive attitude. Vegas Podtoons twitter: @vegaspodtoons, youtube: Vegas Podtoons Scarlett Christine twitter: @scarlett_1969, ig: scarlettchristine24 Las Vegas Showgirl Blog Vegas-Aces.com Casino Closure report card twitter: @vegas_aces, youtube: TheVegasAces Starfleet Underground on Youtube Getti Kehayova twitter: @getti_hulahoops, ig: getti_hulahoops For info on ordering Annie’s baklava check out this t

September 19, 2019 – While strip performers’ names are on the marquee, there are dozens and dozens of people who help the stars shine bright. This episode we look at two of them, the audience participation person and the on stage assistant. Briana Hansen was summoned on stage from the audience by the Blue Man Group and she’ll tell her story about attending their performance. Then we talk to Scarlett Christine. She performed as a showgirl in Folies Bergère and as Lance Burton’s 1st on stage assistant. We cover the first 3 years of her 15 year performance career. FnA Minute Outlier Podcast Festival Vegas Podtoones twitter: @vegaspodtoons, youtube: Vegas Podtoons Outlier Podcast Festival 2 Girls On A Bench My Worst Date Briana Hansen twitter: @thebrianahansen ig: @briana_comedyamazon.com comedy special Blue Man Group Schitt’s Creek at the Cosmopilitan Scarlet Christine – twitter: @scarlett_1969 Thank you to The Mint Tavern for hosting my interview with Christine! You can find us on twitter and instagram @facesan

September 5, 2019 – If you love singing in Vegas, this episode may give you a few new options on where to get your groove on. If you’re singing challenged like me and choose not to do karaoke, we’ve got a few tips on how to get over it and join in on the fun! FnA Minute Danny aka @vegasintrovert, TravelZork Matt Bridger twitter: @Matt_Bridger68, youtube: MattBridger Alien Theorists Theorizing twitter: @truthisoutthurr Vegas Rideshare King – website / instagram: @vegasrideshareking/twitter: @rideshareking East Meets West Entertainment – facebook Karaoke places discussed: Dino’s Lounge, Ellis Island, Don’t Tell Mama, 702 Karaoke OffTheStrip.com also has a great list of karaoke places to check out here. You can find us on twitter and instagram @facesandaceslv

August 22, 2019 – The Vegas adventure begins when you decide to book a trip. This episode we explore a few of the things that happen before you set foot on the strip. Rapper J-Boog shares a story about hitchhiking to Vegas from Mississippi, Travel Fanboy Adam Bauer joins me for a travel points and credit card 101, and Christine Crews from McCarran International Airport gives us a behind the scenes look at one of the busiest airports in the country. FnA Minute Jeff Does Vegas Episode 30 Vegas Confessions J-Boog’s new album Convictions is available here and you can listen to some of his older tracks here. twitter: @officialb00g Adam Bauer – Travel Fanboy / instagram: @bauerpauerhauer /twitter: @travelfanboy Credit Cards for Casino Enthusiasts McCarran International Airport – website / twitter:@LASairport You can find us on twitter and instagram @facesandaceslv

August 8, 2019 – Bonus Round featuring a a discussion with CEO of Social Proof Security, Rachel Tobac. We chat about what attending the hacker conference DEFCON is like. Also joining me is youtuber Ace of Vegas and we trade our favorite Vegas hacks.   Rachel Tobac – twitter: @RachelTobac Social Proof Security website: socialproofsecurity.com Women In Security and Privacy website: wisporg.com DEFCON – twitter: @DEFCON / website: defcon.org Youtube documentary link Ace of Vegas – twitter: @AceOfVEGAS1 youtube channel link Travel Fanboy – twitter: @TravelFanboy Business Insider article / Hacking Vegas blog post / Travel Fanboy podcast Addalock on Amazon Monta Ramen Pioneer Saloon Terrible’s Casino   You can find us at facesandaceslv.com and on twitter @facesandaceslv

July 25, 2019 – With the phrase “Winner Winner, Chicken Dinner” so ubiquitous in our community, how is it that each of us don’t have a go-to chicken place to celebrate a successful night at the tables? This episode with the help of instagram foodies Lindsay Stewart and Phil Tzeng, we’re going to give you some great places where you can enjoy tasty and delicious chicken in Vegas. Also on this episode is a great chicken story from youtubers Hog and 2cent. Last, we have a brief interview with Michael Rizzo the head chef of Flock and Fowl. FnA Minute Strange Uncles Interview with Connie West Hog and 2cent twitter: @Hogand2cent / instagram: @hogand2cent / youtube: Hog and 2Cent Places mentioned: Chandelier Bar at the Cosmopolitan, Atomic Liquors, Frankie’s Tiki Room, Headz Up, Airstream Bowling at Silverton Lindsay Stewart – The Las Vegas Foodie instagram: @thelasvegasfoodie twitter: @thelvfoodie Philip Tzeng – Las Vegas Fill instagram: @lasvegasfill twitter: @lasvegasfill Places mentioned: Flock & Fowl, Q Bistro,

July 11, 2019 – Just a mile off the strip is an area that most tourists overlook. I’d like to do something about that. Chinatown District is the home of many different excellent Asian restaurants that will fill your belly without emptying your wallet. It’s well worth spending the few bucks on ride share to get to Spring Mountain Road and this episode will give you a few tips on places to check out. FnA Minute Drift and Ramble twitter: @driftandramble The Unwritable Rant twitter: @MorningNeurosis Korean Food 101 & Sonja’s Food Picks Spicy Eyes Podcast instagram: @spicyeyespod twitter: @spicyeyespod Sonja’s Blog: bburikitchen Magal BBQ, Lee’s Korean BBQ, Crown Bakery, Paris Baguette, E Jo, YuXiang Korean Chinese, Hobak, Gabi Coffee, Bon Chon Chicken 702 Karaoke Kristy’s Food Picks Kristy’s Interview with Steve Aoki Monta, Chubby Cattle, Raku, Big Wong, China Mama, District One Chinatown Plaza instagram: @chinatownplaza 99 Ranch Market, Sam Woo BBQ, Diamond Bakery, Takopa, Sweet Spot, Yummy Box Cafe, 888 Korean

June 15, 2019 – Bonus Round featuring a discussion of great places to chow down in Vegas with Jeff L. Vegas is the epicenter of great restaurants with so many other fantastic offerings extending from that hub. This episode we talk about some of our favorites. Places discussed on this episode: Pinches Tacos Tacos El Gordo Roberto’s Taco Shop Secret Pizza – The Cosmopolitan China Poblano – The Cosmopolitan Momofuku – The Cosmopolitan Wicked Spoon – The Cosmopolitan Jinya Ramen Bar Sterling Brunch – Bally’s Echo & Rig Brio Tuscan Grille Americana Chengdu Taste BF Sushi You can find us at facesandaceslv.com and on twitter @facesandaceslv

June 1 2019 – Bonus Round featuring episode 3 of the Spicy Eyes podcast. You can find them on twitter @spicyeyespod and at their website spicyeyespod.com Thank you to Kristy and Sonja for allowing me to share their fantastic podcast. If you like what you hear, please subscribe, rate and review their show on Apple Music and share it with your friends. You can find us at facesandaceslv.com and on twitter @facesandaceslv

April 6, 2019 – Two and a half hours outside of Vegas is the little town of Rachel, Nevada. For some it’s a life long dream to visit the small town that’s next door to mysterious Area 51. This episode we hear about adventures experienced by the guys from the Alien Theorist Theorizing podcast while visiting the town. I also take a trip out there myself, with the gang from the Pod Bay Door Show to celebrate their 100th episode. This episode is a crossover episode of sorts. To hear an interview with the owner of The Little A’Le’Inn, check out their show here. FnA Minute Strange Uncles Podcast twitter: @strangeuncles episode link: Episode 28: Silence of the Lam Pod Askew twitter: @PodAskew episode link: FacesAskew Alien Theorists Theorizing twitter: @truthisoutthurr website: alientheorists.com The Pod Bay Door / Invisible Maybe twitter: @TPBDPodcast website: thepodbaydoor.com Julia’s book Barren Waters can be purchased at Amazon.com here.   You can find us on twitter @facesandaceslv

March 7, 2019 – The city of Las Vegas may have gotten it’s start as a gambling oasis, but the community of Las Vegas owes it’s population explosion to atomic testing. In this episode we examine how the testing the atomic bomb in the Nevada desert contributed to growing the city, how it helped to increase tourism and how it impacted the culture. National Atomic Testing Museum website: nationalatomictestingmuseum.org/ Atomic Liquors twitter: @atomicdtlv instagram: @atomicliquors website: atomic.vegas The Kitchen At Atomic instagram: @kitchenatatomic website: kitchenatatomic.vegas Strange Uncles Podcast twitter: @strangeuncles website: mystrangeuncles.com Alien Theorists Theorizing Podcast twitter: @truthisoutthurr website: alientheorists.com You can find us on twitter @facesandaceslv

February  7, 2019 – Alcohol in Vegas can be a crutch, a social lubricant, a party starter, a social centerpiece and a classy way to end an evening. Since alcohol plays such a big role in Vegas, this episode we explore how alcohol, when enjoyed responsibly, can enhance your Vegas experience. Whiskey 101: Tony Snyder from Vice Lounge Online & 360 Vegas twitter: @viceloungeol, @360vegastony website: viceloungeonline.com Tony’s Recommendations for starter whiskeys: Woodford Reserve, Maker’s Mark, Bulleit , Angel’s Envy, Glenmorangie, Balvenie, Laphroaig The Mint Tavern twitter: @TheMintLV instagram: @TheMintLV website: TheMintLV You can find us on twitter @facesandaceslv

January 24 2019 – Bonus Round episode, featuring a discussion about Vegas movies. I’m joined by Justin & Krissy from So I Married A Movie Geek, David Rosen from Piecing It Together and Saul from Las Vegas Junkie. Shoutouts to the new Vegas food and culture podcast Spicy Eyes and to Jeff Does Vegas. You can find them on twitter @spicyeyespod and @jeffdoesvegas. So I Married A Movie Geek website: soimarriedamoviegeek.podbean.com twitter: @MovieGeekCast Piecing It Together website: piecingpod.com twitter: @PiecingPod Las Vegas Junkie twitter: @LasVegasJunkie The Mint Tavern website: themintv.com twitter: @TheMintLV You can find us at facesandaceslv.com and on twitter @facesandaceslv

January 12 2019 – This special crossover episode, I’m joined by Jeff Walker from Jeff Does Vegas to discuss things you must have done to say you’ve “done vegas”.  Part one of our discussion airs here and part 2 can be heard on episode 6 of Jeff Does Vegas. twitter: @walkernewmedia and @jeffdoesvegas website: JeffDoesVegas.com You can find us at facesandaceslv.com and on twitter @facesandaceslv