Slowly but surely, as new casinos open (Circa Las Vegas,) and old friends get back in the game, we are reclaiming our title of "The Entertainment Capital of the World!" And one of the best comedy clubs in America, The Laugh Factory at Tropicana Las Vegas, is kicking off its grand-reopening in style with one of the all-time greats: Bob Zany! He joins us this week to talk about his sparkling career and beating out Carrot Top for the grand prize on Star Search. Then on The Sports Raconteurs, we cha...
Nov 02, 2020•43 min
Host Steven Maggi chats with legendary comedian Bob Zany about his sparkling career, comedy during COVID, and beating out Carrot Top for the grand prize on Star Search.
Nov 02, 2020•20 min
1 October, the date of the tragic mass shooting on the Strip, remains a painful date in Las Vegas history. Can events like that be predicted? Steven chats with famed sociologist and futurist Rebecca Costa for answers. Then on Sports RACX, legendary NY Yankees beat-writer Moss Klein joins us. It's Vegas Never Sleeps with Steven Maggi heard Saturday at 3am ET on Talk Media Network, worldwide on iHeartRadio, Spotify, and Spreaker or subscribe to our iTunes at tinyurl.com/y99oby4p https://vegasnever...
Oct 26, 2020•43 min
1 October, the date of the tragic mass shooting on the Las Vegas Strip, remains a painful date in Las Vegas history. Can events like that be predicted? Steven chats with famed sociologist and futurist Rebecca Costa for answers https://vegasneversleeps.com/affiliates/
Oct 26, 2020•21 min
Ever wanted to be on a game-show? LV resident Mark Richards, former host of the TV game-show Starcade and contestant-coordinator for Jeopardy, tells us what producers are looking for. Then on Sports RACX, he brought Eli Manning, and two Super Bowl championships, to the NY Giants: Ernie Accorsi joins us. All that and our features "Your Vegas Insider" Scott Roeben of Vital Vegas and chef Justin Wells. It's Vegas Never Sleeps with Steven Maggi heard Saturday at 3am ET on Talk Media Network, worldwi...
Oct 19, 2020•43 min
Ever wanted to be on a game-show? Mark Richards, former host of the TV game-show Starcade and contestant-coordinator for Jeopardy, tells us what producers are looking for.
Oct 19, 2020•17 min
It's a new twist on Fantasy sports - and everyone is talking about it: Statement Games! It's Vegas-style fun that's free to join, free to play, at home or on your phone! And it will change the way you watch professional sports! Then it's part two of our chat with legendary Time Magazine / Washington Post sportwriter Tom Callahan. All that and our features "Your Vegas Insider" Scott Roeben of Vital Vegas and Brett Maly of Art encounter: Fine Art Sales, Art Appraisals and Custom Framing. It's Vega...
Oct 12, 2020•43 min
Steven chats with prolific author, Time Magazine contributor, and legendary Washington Post sportswriter Tom Callahan about his amazing career and latest book "Gods at Play: An Eyewitness Account of Great Moments in American Sports" https://vegasneversleeps.com/affiliates/
Oct 12, 2020•45 min
It's a new twist on Fantasy sports - and everyone is talking about it: Statement Games! It's Vegas-style fun that's free to join, free to play, at home or on your phone! And it will change the way you watch professional sports! https://vegasneversleeps.com/affiliates/
Oct 12, 2020•18 min
This week, relive the glory days of "The Rat Pack" with gaming-historian and UNLV professor David G. Schwartz author of "At the Sands: The Casino That Shaped Classic Las Vegas, Brought the Rat Pack Together, and Went Out With a Bang!" Then it's part one of our chat with legendary Washington Post sportswriter Tom Callahan. Plus "Your Vegas Insider" Scott Roeben of Vital Vegas. It's Vegas Never Sleeps with Steven Maggi heard Saturday at 3am ET on Talk Media Network, worldwide on iHeartRadio, Spoti...
Oct 05, 2020•43 min
Relive the glory days of "The Rat Pack" with gaming-historian and UNLV professor David G. Schwarz author of "At the Sands: The Casino That Shaped Classic Las Vegas, Brought the Rat Pack Together, and Went Out With a Bang!" https://vegasneversleeps.com/affiliates/
Oct 05, 2020•22 min
"Groovin'", "Good Lovin'", "How Can I Be Sure?" The Young Rascals are deservedly in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. And singer, songwriter, keyboard player Felix Cavaliere is a big reason why! This week, we conclude our conversation with the Rock & Roll legend - who can't wait to play Vegas again! Then on Sports RACX, we talk to former Reds and Mets pitcher Jay Hook. All that and our features "Your Vegas Insider" Scott Roeben of Vital Vegas and Eddie Osterland, America's 1st Master Sommeli...
Sep 28, 2020•43 min
"Groovin'", "Good Lovin'", "How Can I Be Sure?" The Young Rascals are deservedly in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. And singer, songwriter, keyboard player Felix Cavaliere is a big reason why! https://vegasneversleeps.com/affiliates/
Sep 28, 2020•31 min
He made history with the Mets: Steven chats with pitcher Jay Hook https://vegasneversleeps.com/sports-racx/
Sep 28, 2020•21 min
"Good Lovin'", "Groovin'", "How Can I Be Sure?" Chart-topping hits that are the soundtrack to our lives! This week, part-one with Rock and Roll Hall-of-Famer Felix Cavaliere of The Young Rascals ... and he can't wait to play Vegas again! Then on Sports RACX, as The LV Raiders make their their NFL debut, we chat with Oakland Raider great Phillip Villapiano. All that and our features "Your Vegas Insider" Scott Roeben of Vital Vegas and Chef Justin Wells. It's Vegas Never Sleeps with Steven Maggi h...
Sep 21, 2020•43 min
Host Steven Maggi chats with legendary Raider linebacker Phillip Villapiano about his Super Bowl victory, his four Pro Bowls, the new Las Vegas Raiders, and more https://vegasneversleeps.com/sports-racx/
Sep 21, 2020•23 min
For over 60 years, Marc Community Resources, Inc. has been providing quality services for people with developmental disabilities, but it doesn't stop there. Chief Development Officer Norm Duve joins us to talk about their groundbreaking COVID-19 research in Las Vegas. Then on Sports RACX: He was the head coach of the Eagles, Chiefs, and was at the helm when the Rams beat the Titans in Super Bowl XXXIV. Two-time NFL Coach of the Year Dick Vermeil is our guest. Plus "Your Vegas Insider" Scott Roeb...
Sep 14, 2020•43 min
For over 60 years, Marc Community Resources, Inc. has been providing quality services for people with developmental disabilities, but it doesn't stop there. Chief Development Officer Norm Duve joins us to talk about their groundbreaking COVID-19 research in Las Vegas https://vegasneversleeps.com/affiliates/
Sep 14, 2020•20 min
He was the head coach of the Eagles, Chiefs, and was at the helm when the Rams beat the Titans in Super Bowl XXXIV. Host Steven Maggi chats with two-time NFL Coach of the Year Dick Vermeil https://vegasneversleeps.com/sports-racx/
Sep 14, 2020•22 min
He's "The Colorist to the Stars!" Michael Boychuk joins us to talk about his sparkling career, famous clientele, and new salon in Turnberry Towers in Las Vegas. Then on Sports RACX, we are joined by hockey-player, entrepreneur, former-NHL team owner, and movie producer Howard Baldwin, who has given us such movies as "Ray," "Hoosiers," and more. All that and our features! It's Vegas Never Sleeps with Steven Maggi heard Saturday at 3am ET on Talk Media Network, worldwide on iHeartRadio, Spotify, a...
Sep 07, 2020•43 min
He's "The Colorist to the Stars!" Michael Boychuk joins us to talk about his sparkling career, famous clientele, and new salon in Turnberry Towers in Las Vegas https://vegasneversleeps.com/affiliates/
Sep 07, 2020•20 min
Few have known the excitement of participating in both a Stanley Cup in hockey and the Academy Awards in Hollywood. Entrepreneur, impresario, and film producer Howard Baldwin has. He chats with Steven about hockey, "Hoosiers," "Ray," and sitting next to Adam Sandler at the Oscars®
Sep 07, 2020•22 min
Vegas is open! While some, well, most, of the shows are still dark, a great many exhibits and attractions are ready for you right now! And one of the most interesting and exciting is Real Bodies at Bally's Las Vegas, a unique and thought-provoking exhibition of human anatomy. Plus, they've added a COVID-19 angle that is as interesting as the day is long. Then on Sports RACX, we chat with the most highly-acclaimed female sportscaster of all time: Lesley Visser! It's Vegas Never Sleeps with Steven...
Aug 31, 2020•43 min
She's the most highly-acclaimed female sportscaster of all time! Steven talks with Lesley Visser about sports, television, and what it takes to make it in a man's world https://vegasneversleeps.com/sports-racx/
Aug 31, 2020•22 min
Steven chats with Tom Zaller, President and CEO of Imagine Exhibitions, about the re-opening of the "Real Bodies" exhibit at Ballys Las Vegas, now with new COVID-19 content https://vegasneversleeps.com/affiliates/
Aug 31, 2020•19 min
An in-depth chat with "Your Vegas Insider" Scott Roeben leads things off. Where are we going? When? The issues, the controversies, we'll cover all the bases. And speaking of bases, our expanded Sports RACX features Bill White former big league first baseman and former President of the National League. It's Vegas Never Sleeps with Steven Maggi heard Saturday at 3am ET on Talk Media Network, worldwide on iHeartRadio, Spotify, and Spreaker or subscribe to our iTunes at tinyurl.com/y99oby4p https://...
Aug 24, 2020•43 min
Can Vegas be saved? Normally, we speak to "Your Vegas Insider" Scott Roeben for a few minutes each week on Vegas Never Sleeps, but this week, he sat down for an extended, in-depth conversation. What is the future of Vegas? This is an informative, important, and at times scary, discussion. https://vegasneversleeps.com/affiliates/
Aug 24, 2020•20 min
Steven chats with former first-baseman for the New York and San Francisco Giants, St. Louis Cardinals and Philadelphia Phillies Bill White. In 1989 White was elected President of the National League to replace Bart Giamatti. https://vegasneversleeps.com/sports-racx/
Aug 24, 2020•21 min
Everybody knows and loves "The Great American Songbook." This week, Steven chats with Ben Yagoda, author of “The B-Side: The Death of Tin Pan Alley and the Rebirth of the Great American Song” about those enduring tunes and how they shaped Las Vegas entertainment. And in Sports RACX, sportswriter Steve Carp of the Las Vegas Review Journal joins us to talk about the great Jerry Tarkanian, coach of the 1990 NCAA national basketball champions: The UNLV Runnin' Rebels! All that and our features "Your...
Aug 17, 2020•43 min
Steven chats with Ben Yagoda, author of "The B-Side: The Death of Tin Pan Alley and the Rebirth of the Great American Song" about the songs that shaped Las Vegas entertainment https://vegasneversleeps.com/affiliates/
Aug 17, 2020•14 min
