We're headed into another Las Vegas pool season! As the weather heats up and resorts start opening their pools, I've been seeing a lot of questions online about the pool scene in Vegas, specifically about Day Clubs & Pool Parties. People want to know about prices, dress codes, etiquette, and everything in between. So, in an attempt to help you out, I've enlisted an expert to assist! Christalle Dalstead is a Las Vegas Promoter and the creator/owner of Vegas Free Guest Lists . For the last dec...
Apr 29, 2024•30 min•Season 6Ep. 177
I'm 5+ years into this podcast journey now with over 200 episodes available - including bonus & special episodes. There's a ton of great topics I've covered on the show over the years and a lot of those episodes are now buried deep in the archives. So, I thought that to save you searching all over the place for those episodes, I'd go ahead and do the digging for you with a feature I like to call, "From The Vault", where I re-share some of the best episodes from the early days of the podcast....
Apr 15, 2024•25 min
We have officially reached the end of an era in Las Vegas. After 67 years, one of the most legendary properties on the strip is shutting down, and as of April 2nd, 2024, the Tropicana will be no more. When it first opened back in April of 1957, it was one of the most luxurious hotels & casinos in Las Vegas, calling itself "The Tiffany of the Strip". It's seen growth & expansion over the decades and it's survived ownership changes, financial crisis, and a global pandemic...all to be perma...
Apr 01, 2024•41 min•Season 6Ep. 176
If you're a fan of Vegas-related movies & pop culture, chances are that you've heard about "the Black Book". This is a list of people who are banned from entering any gaming establishment in the state of Nevada for ANY reason - as was highlighted by Joe Pesci & Robert DeNiro in this scene from 1995 classic film, "Casino". So exactly how does one end up in "the Black Book"? And, more importantly, how does one get OUT of it? My guest for this episode of the podcast is here to answer those ...
Mar 18, 2024•52 min•Season 6Ep. 175
It's time for ANOTHER World Famous Jeff Does Vegas Trip Report! For this episode, we're recapping my most recent Las Vegas trip, from February 4-6, 2024 - trip #1 of the year and what might be my most SPONTANEOUS Vegas trip ever! I've got another review of my stay at The Horseshoe , meals at Grand Luxe Cafe , Lou's Diner & Robert Irvine's Public House , and I share my thoughts & opinions on a few hotels/resorts that I took the time to walk through including one brand-new resort and one t...
Mar 04, 2024•58 min•Season 6Ep. 174
Back in March of 2022, I was joined on the podcast by Adam Bauer - aka "Travel Fanboy", aka "Cheapskate Vegas" - for what I thought would be a one-off conversation about some of the changes Las Vegas was going through at the time. We talked about things that had happened over the previous 12 months and made some predictions on what we thought would happen in the following 12 months. That "one-off conversation" has turned into an annual tradition and I'm pleased to welcome Adam back for the THIRD...
Feb 26, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Season 6Ep. 173
Influencers have always been "a thing" in Las Vegas - and in a city as visually stunning as Vegas, it only makes sense that content creators would want to cash in on things. But in 2023, things got weird. There seemed to be a real "boom" in content creators; there are literally hundreds of people blogging, vlogging, tweeting, and podcasting about Las Vegas. The culture has gone through a real shift over the last year or so with the attitude changing from "When one wins, we all win" to "F**k ever...
Feb 19, 2024•30 min•Season 6Ep. 172
It's been a hot minute since I've released a new episode of the podcast, so I thought I'd take an opportunity to bring you all up to speed on what's been going on in JDV-Land! There's lots going on behind the scenes with a few different projects on the go, planning out guests for upcoming episodes, and preparing for a Vegas trip at the end of February! Enjoy! __________________________________________________________________________ Become a Jeff Does Vegas Insider today for only $5 USD/month &a...
Jan 31, 2024•22 min
It's time for another World Famous Jeff Does Vegas Trip Report! For this episode, we're re-capping & re-living my most recent trip to Vegas, from December 10-13, 2023 - trip #4 of the year! This was my annual birthday trip (a trip I've been making every year for the last 8 years) and my wife was along for the ride this time around. I've got reviews of our stay at Caesars Palace , our meal at Scotch 80 Prime at the Palms , our experience with Ka by Cirque du Soleil , and much more! I've also ...
Jan 01, 2024•1 hr 32 min•Season 6Ep. 171
As 2023 comes to an end, I've decided to take you all on a little trip back in time to revisit some of my favorite conversations from the last 12 months of the podcast. For the final instalment of 2023 In Review, I'm covering what's easily my favorite thing to talk about - and based on the reactions to these episodes, I'm guessing it's yours as well: Las Vegas History Over the past year, I was able to cover some very cool parts of Las Vegas History, and I was fortunate to be joined by some incre...
Dec 25, 2023•40 min
As 2023 comes to an end, I've decided to take you all on a little trip back in time to revisit some of my favorite conversations from the last 12 months of the podcast. For the third instalment of 2023 In Review, I'm doing something a little different; I'm re-visiting the chats I had with guests that aren't necessarily Vegas-specific, but could still be tied into Las Vegas. Don't worry...it'll all make sense once you listen! There are conversations about sports economics, cyber security, top sec...
Dec 18, 2023•40 min
As 2023 comes to an end, I've decided to take you all on a little trip back in time to revisit some of my favorite conversations from the last 12 months of the podcast. This time around on 2023 In Review, I'm jumping into the archives and re-sharing conversations I've had the pleasure of speaking with over the last year including bloggers, podcasters, and even a pop culture icon! It was amazing having them all on the podcast and sharing their fantastic work with you. Check out their complete epi...
Dec 11, 2023•45 min
As 2023 comes to an end, I've decided to take you all on a little trip back in time to revisit some of my favorite conversations from the last 12 months of the podcast. For the first instalment of 2023 In Review, I wanted to pay tribute to all the entertainers who took time out of their lives to jump on the podcast and have a chat with me. Singers, musicians, burlesque performers, comedians, and magicians all made it into the run this year. We covered lots of great topics and it was a blast talk...
Dec 04, 2023•41 min
I'm beyond thrilled to be able to share this little sneak peek of a project I've been working on for the last few months! Back in the spring of 2020, as the world was shutting and COVID-19 restrictions were making travel impossible, I was looking for a way to keep putting out content despite NOT being able to go to Las Vegas and I had an idea to do a Vegas history podcast. I'd already done several episodes about Vegas history, but I thought it would be cool to take deep dives into specific stori...
Nov 27, 2023•9 min
As we power ahead towards the holiday season and the end of another year (where DOES the time go?), I thought it would be a good idea to have a little "fireside chat" with all of you and get you up to speed on what's going in Jeff Does Vegas world! I've got a recap of the most recent episodes of the podcast, I've got an update on my upcoming December Vegas Vacation, I've got exciting news about the re-launch of "Sin City Stories" , and I'll take you "behind the curtain" on what's planned for the...
Nov 20, 2023•1 hr 21 min
Mid-September 2023, news began trickling out online that MGM Resorts was experiencing - as they put it - a "cyber security issue." The company said they'd began shutting down systems to minimize the impact of the problem and that their facilities were "operational". But on social media, it was a totally different story. Guests at several MGM Resorts, including Mandalay Bay, the MGM Grand, and the Bellagio were all reporting major issues including slot machines & gaming floors shut down, room...
Nov 13, 2023•51 min•Season 5Ep. 170
Here's what I need you to do: Close your eyes and imagine it's the early 1980's. You're sitting in the captain's chair, cruising the Atlantic shores of the Hamptons with your friends on board. The bikinis are florescent, the shirt collars are popped, and the boat shoes are being worn sock-free. The sound system is pumping out the soft rock vibes of Toto, Kenny Loggins, and Air Supply. That's Yacht Rock. And THAT is what Las Vegas headliners, The Docksiders, are all about! Joining me for this epi...
Nov 06, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Season 5Ep. 169
I absolutely LOVE discovering new Vegas content creators and then sharing them with you. Whether it's a new vlogger, blogger, or - as in the case of this episode - a fellow podcaster. Joining me this time around is Brian Ortega, host & creator of the Concierge Confidential podcast. Every episode, Brian gives his listeners an inside look at the world of Las Vegas and the people who work in it. Brian explores every aspect of the Vegas lifestyle from hotels to restaurants to nightlife and he ev...
Oct 30, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Season 5Ep. 168
For the newest resort coming to the Las Vegas Strip, it's been a long and strange journey... Fontainbleau Las Vegas sat completely dormant and roughly 70% complete for almost 15 years. It's been through ownership changes, multiple bankruptcies, and lawsuits. It's faced recessions, financial issues, questions about its structural integrity, and even a global pandemic. But after all that, here we are...powering ahead towards the grand opening of what's shaping up to be one of the biggest & mos...
Oct 23, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Season 5Ep. 167
We're roughly a month away from Formula 1 hitting the Vegas strip, and to say it's a "controversial topic" would be a massive understatement. On one side, you've got the proponents who love it; they say it will bring global attention to the city, shine the spotlight on Vegas as a world-class sporting city, and be a HUGE economic benefit for the city with an estimated $1.2 billion impact. Then, on the other side, you've got the people who absolutely HATE the event; they're tired of traffic tie-up...
Oct 16, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Season 5Ep. 166
Joining me for this episode of the podcast is one of my favorite Las Vegas content creators, Sergio Portesan, the brains behind Viva Las Value, a website/blog all about how to do Vegas like high roller on a low roller's budget. Last time I had Sergio on the show was a little over 3 years ago, shortly after Vegas had reopened following the big COVID-19 shutdown. I was unable to go to Vegas due to various travel restrictions in place so I asked him to do a "Trip Report By Proxy" to talk about his ...
Oct 09, 2023•1 hr•Season 5Ep. 165
My guest for this episode of the podcast wears A LOT of different hats... Dayvid Figler is a performer, musician, author, podcast host...and he's a long-time trial lawyer with several notable clients & cases in his portfolio. Dayvid was kind enough to join me for a chat where we discussed his experiences growing up in the shadow of the Vegas Strip (literally), running away to college at the age of 16 and writing the Nevada Bar exam at 23, his role in overturning a lap dance ban in Clark Coun...
Oct 02, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Season 5Ep. 164
It's been almost three decades since the world lost one of the most influential rap & hip-hop artists of all time...the legendary Tupac Shakur. On the night of September 7, 1996, Tupac was shot while sitting at a car at a stoplight at the corner of Flamingo Road & Koval Lane, just east of the Vegas Strip. He died 6 days later at University Medical Center. The case has remained unsolved for the past 27 years and the circumstances surrounding the murder have been shrouded with uncertainty ...
Sep 25, 2023•42 min•Season 5Ep. 163
It's not very often that you get the chance to talk with someone who's collaborated with & performed for the likes of Sting, Jerry Lewis, Ice T, Fergie, and Jeff Goldblum so when that opportunity comes up, you take it! My guest for this episode of the podcast is Las Vegas entertainer, Melody Sweets! You may recognize Melody from her time as "the Green Fairy" in Spiegelworld's Absinthe (a role she originated & performed for over 6 years), one her production show at the Roman Plaza at Caes...
Sep 18, 2023•23 min•Season 5Ep. 162
Undoubtedly, one of the most colorful characters in the history of Las Vegas is Oscar Goodman. Oscar has been a part of the Vegas scene since the mid-60's when he moved to town to practice law and ended up with some of the most notorious organized crime figures on his client list including Frank "Lefty" Rosenthal & Tony "The Ant" Spilotro . Following his time as a defense attorney, he successfully ran for mayor, going on to serve three terms. He had a cameo - as himself - in the film, "Casin...
Sep 11, 2023•33 min•Season 5Ep. 161
I'm going to be totally honest with you...this episode of the podcast is very likely to upset a lot of people. But everything being said here NEEDS to be said. After my last trip to Vegas, I released the "NOT The May Trip Report" episode, in which I brought up several things that I didn't enjoy about the city and, in turn, my vacation. I got a lot of a lot of feedback about that particular episode - some agreeing with me and some STRONGLY disagreeing with me. I began to think that I was crazy......
Aug 28, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Season 5Ep. 160
It's been a hot minute since we've had a chance to have a little "one-on-one" time, so as we approach the end of summer and get set to head into the fall, I thought it might be a good opportunity to get you all caught up on what's been happening in my world. I've got a recap of some of the most recent episodes of the podcast in case you missed out and want to go back & listen, I've got an update on future travel plans & whether or not a Vegas trip is in my future, and I'll take you "behi...
Aug 21, 2023•56 min
If you dig into the history of Las Vegas, you're going to find a lot of stories about crime. A majority of these stories involve the mob, organized crime, and their involvement in the casino industry & other illegal activities. But if you go deep enough down the rabbit hole, you'll discover that every once in awhile, things in Las Vegas go "BOOM"...and that's what this episode of the podcast is all about. I'm pleased to welcome back Meagan & Anthony Smith, the creators of Mayhem In The D...
Aug 14, 2023•59 min•Season 5Ep. 159
Pro sports is about more than just "the thrill of victory" and "the agony of defeat". It's grown into a massive global industry that contributes hundreds of millions of dollars to the economy. As such, it should come as no surprise that Las Vegas wants to get a piece of the action. And according to proponents, the impact pro sports can have on a community goes beyond what happens on the field or at the rink; job creation, tax revenue, and increased tourism are often cited as being big benefits t...
Aug 07, 2023•48 min•Season 5Ep. 158
As anyone who's a regular listener knows, I absolutely LOVE food! In fact, sharing my restaurant experiences from my Vegas vacations is one of my favorite parts of putting together my trip report episodes, so anytime I have the opportunity to have a guest on the show to talk about food, I jump at that chance. This time around, I'm joined by Las Vegas restaurant & food critic, John Curtas. John has been living in Las Vegas since the early 1980's and started writing about the Vegas food & ...
Jul 31, 2023•1 hr 20 min•Season 5Ep. 157
