Professor Slots is the premiere podcast for slots enthusiasts, founded by Jon Friedl in 2014. It's a place where you'll learn cutting edge slot machine growth strategies and the fastest path to building your gambling performance alongside a highly engaged community of slots enthusiasts. Our success stories include brand new slots players to multi-million high-limit slots players alike, helping them grow from always losing to consistently making a profit and beyond. To date we've helped our c ...
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Experience the excitement and energy of Las Vegas each weekend on VEGAS NEVER SLEEPS with Steven Maggi. Listeners across the country and around the world will enjoy this weekly romp to Las Vegas, the capital of fun, food and entertainment. For the latest Vegas news and a look behind the scenes of world-class hotels, dining, gaming, special events and conventions, turn to VEGAS NEVER SLEEPS with Steven Maggi! Hear about those things that only happen in Vegas, as well as how this oasis in the ...
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Musician and music writer J.D. Reager talks to friends and fellow creatives about the artistic process, maintaining mental health, and silencing self-doubt.
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Not Too Late Night Talk Show with Tylon Monger, Cheyenne Marrs, Katrina Coleman and Allison McArthur
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J.D. Reager hosts another star-studded Not Too Late Night Talk Show in front of a live audience at the Memphis Listening Lab. Tylon Monger discusses his comedy career and dating life, Cheyenne Marrs performs the song “Fortune” from his new LP Everybody Wants to Go Home, and Allison McArthur challenges Katrina Coleman to a one-round You Look Like ba…
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"Rest in Peace, Billy Shaw" - From September 18, 2021
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Back in 2021, our sister program "Sports Raconteurs" interviewed one of the NFL's all-time greats, former Buffalo Bills offensive/defensive tackle Billy Shaw. Sadly, we recently lost the NFL hall-of-famer to illness. This week, in tribute, we proudly rebroadcast his most recent interview with us. Rest in peace, great one, rest in peace.…
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"Holy Cash" - The Complete Paul Rodriguez Interview
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Standup comedy legend Paul Rodriguez is now writer, producer, director, and star of a hilarious new movie called "Holy Cash." With a cast that includes Danny Trejo, Jay Mohr, Felipe Esparza, Emilio Rivera, and more, "Holy Cash" tells the story of a small-time con-man who discovers there is a lot of money in religion. His "ministry" then attracts th…
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Host J.D. Reager talks with returning guest Eric Friedl on location at Goner Records in Memphis, TN. They discuss Gonerfest 21's line-up and planning process in-depth, and also touch on the evolution of the festival, Eric's recent trip to Canada, his musical endeavors, and more. Gonerfest 21 takes place September 26-29 at Railgarten - for more info…
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"'Real Bodies' at Horseshoe Las Vegas" - The Complete Tom Zaller Interview
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The "Real Bodies" human anatomy exhibit at Horseshoe Las Vegas (formerly Ballys) extends its stay for another five years. We were there when it opened. Enjoy this classic conversation with long-time entertainment executive and president/CEO of Imagine Exhibition Tom Zaller about "Real Bodies," his passion for creating memorable attractions, what ma…
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Host J.D. Reager talks with filmmaker Morgan Jon Fox, whose new film The Hobby is now streaming for free on Amazon Prime. They discuss the Memphis film community, the benefits of living in Chicago, working with Craig Brewer and Jemaine Clement, and the trading card boom that inspired The Hobby. For more episodes, music and other fine podcasts visit…
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"The Dream Maker" - The Complete Xavier Mortimer Interview
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His videos have amassed over 15 billion views ... Yes, billion! We have been hip to Xavier Mortimer for a long time! And there's a moral to his amazing story: Follow your dreams! Enjoy this Vegas Never Sleeps classic interview from 2019.https://www.xaviermortimer.com/https://vegasneversleeps.com/Autor: Vegas Never Sleeps
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"Last Train to Clarksville" - The Complete Bobby Hart Interview
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Singer/songwriters Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart penned some genuine pop classics! Like "Last Train To Clarksville" by The Monkees. "Boyce and Hart" had Top 10 hits of their own, too! Like "I Wonder What She's Doing Tonight." Plus, the pair made some classic, memorable appearances on TV's "Bewitched, "I Dream of Jeannie," and more. Host Steven Maggi c…
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"Moms, Apple Pie, & Chevrolet (and Ford and Dodge ...") - The Nostalgia Street Rods Interview
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As we celebrate the 4th of July long-weekend, we visit the home of more hot rods than you can shake a stick at: Nostalgia Street Rods in Las Vegas! What's more American than that?https://nostalgiastreetrods.com/https://vegasneversleeps.com/Autor: Vegas Never Sleeps
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"So Many Roads" - The Complete David Browne Interview
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Are you a "Dead Head?" Millions of people are! Devotees (and you don't get more devoted than "Dead Heads") travel with the band, hold festivals .... Fans of The Grateful Dead are different than your run-of-the-mill rock fans. David Browne, a Senior Writer at Rolling Stone Magazine, has written the definitive book about one of rock music's most icon…
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The Subteens Celebrate Burn Your Cardigan with Mark Akin, Jay Hines, John Bonds, Jacob Church, Mike McCarthy and Chris Davis - LIVE from the Memphis Listening Lab
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Host J.D. Reager sits down with The Subteens (Mark Akin, Jay Hines and John Bonds) and special guests Jacob Church, Mike McCarthy and Chris Davis to celebrate the 25th anniversary reissue of the band’s classic album Burn Your Cardigan. They discuss the band’s history, the album’s original creation, the remastering process and more in front of a liv…
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"Professor Slots" - The Complete Jon Friedl Interview
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He started out as an aerospace engineer developing new technologies for jet aircraft ... and then he started playing slot machines ... and then he started winning at slot machines! And now he teaches people how they can win at slots, too. Long story short: They don't call him "Professor Slots" for nothing! Host Steven Maggi chats with Jon Friedl ak…
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Orchid South with Chris Milam - LIVE from the Memphis Listening Lab
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Host J.D. Reager talks to musician Chris Milam about his new release Orchid South in front of a live audience at the Memphis Listening Lab. Chris also performs two songs from the album: "Cut Myself Shaving" and "Song of the Summer." For more episodes, music and other fine podcasts visit backtothelight.net.…
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"The Buffalo Mob" - The Complete Wayne Clingman Interview
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TRUE CRIME: Vegas ain't the only city with a long history of mob activity. Host Steven Maggi talks with celebrated author Wayne Clingman, aka "Mr. Big," about his new book "The Buffalo Mob: The Return of Organized Crime to the Queen City." And speaking of true crime, listen for details on pre-ordering the new book "You Thought It Was More" the stor…
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"The Last of 'The Boys of Summer'" - The Complete Carl Erskine Interview
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Carl Erskine set a World Series strikeout record, threw two no-hitters, and throughout his playing days and beyond remained one of the Dodgers all-time favorites, in Brooklyn and LA. But, sadly, on April 16th of this year, we lost the Dodger right-hander. In loving tribute, we bring you this great interview we did with him two years ago. Plus, list…
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"At The Sands: The Casino That Shaped Las Vegas" - The Complete David Schwartz Interview
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Oh, sure, "The Sahara," "The Riv," and "The Trop" came close, but no casino epitomized classic, vintage Vegas quite like The Sands! After all, it was the headquarters of The Rat Pack! The era-defining showroom of The Sands hosted only the best of the best and lured visitors from around the world; as did the world-class gambling (occasionally with c…
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The Return of Midtown Con with Harry Koniditsiotis (901 Toys, Switchblade Kid)
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Host J.D. Reager talks to musician and entrepreneur Harry Koniditsiotis on location at 901 Toys (Midtown) - while Harry works behind the counter! They discuss Harry's journey in the comic books and toys business, a few of his recent musical projects, and the upcoming Midtown Con at Black Lodge in Memphis on April 27th. They also check out a custome…
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"The Best Desserts in Vegas" - The Complete Donald Contursi Interview
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OMG ....... MMMMMMMMMMMM ..... Our guest is Donald Contursi host and founder of Vegas' most delectable activity: Finger Licking Foodie Tours! While many of the tours focus on the savory, one of our favorites is "The Best Desserts in Vegas" - and it is every bit as decadent and delightful as it sounds. Plus, listen for details on pre-ordering the "r…
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"The Comedians" - The Complete Kliph Nesteroff Interview
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Johnny Carson used to say that there is nothing more boring than a discussion about comedy. After listening to our guest, former standup comedian now author Kliph Nesteroff, you will beg to differ. He talks about this uniquely American art-form and his great book "The Comedians: Drunks, Thieves, Scoundrels, and the History of American Comedy."https…
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"On The Wings of Love" - The Jeffrey Osborne Interview
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He started out as a drummer, but when he started singing, WOW! Our guest is Jeffrey Osborne, one of music's most versatile, soulful singer-songwriters with four grammy nominations, five gold and platinum albums, and a single that set the world on fire: "On the Wings of Love."https://www.jeffreyosborne.com/https://vegasneversleeps.com/…
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"Have You Been 'Portnoyed?'" - The Complete Neal Portnoy Interview
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This week, learn how a former professional baseball player went on to become the most prolific, celebrated caricaturist and illustrator in Vegas: Neal Portnoy of Portnoy Gallery. "Have you been 'Portnoyed?'" Plus, listen for details on pre-ordering the new book "You Thought It Was More" the story of "Louis the Coin" Colavecchio the world's greatest…
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"Making of the Mob" - The Complete Meyer Lansky II Interview
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Last week, we said "Elvis" and "Vegas" were synonymous. You know what else is synonymous with "Vegas?" Organized crime! Host Steven Maggi talks with Meyer Lansky II, grandson of the notorious mobster Meyer Lansky, about classic-Vegas, classic-mafia, and what it's like sharing a name that lives in infamy. Plus, listen for details on the new book "Yo…
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"Elvis in Vegas" - The Complete Richard Zoglin Interview
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"Elvis" and "Vegas" are synonymous! Host Steven Maggi chats with Richard Zoglin author of "Elvis in Vegas" about how The King, anxious to put those silly movies behind him, reinvented the Las Vegas show and introduced the concept of "residency." This is a comeback story for the ages; for Elvis and Las Vegas.https://www.amazon.com/Elvis-Vegas-King-R…
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Open Doors with Steve Mayer (The Merrycrest Sessions) featuring Seize and Desist and One Strange Bird
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Host J.D. Reager talks with audio engineer and content creator Steve Mayer upstairs at Shangri-La Records. They discuss Steve's journey from Illinois to Memphis, his work as a live engineer, and the inspiration behind his current project The Merrycrest Sessions. Steve also shares Merrycrest Session performances from Memphis artists Seize and Desist…
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"Sin City Gangsters" - The Jeffrey Sussman Interview
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Do your Founding Fathers have mugshots? Ours do. Host Steven Maggi talks with Jeffrey Sussman one of the top mob-historians in America about his book "Sin City Gangsters: The Rise and Decline of the Mob in Las Vegas."https://www.amazon.com/stores/Jeffrey%20Sussman/author/B001KIZ3HQhttps://vegasneversleeps.com/…
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YAP5: 7 Troll Types to Beware of and How to Defeat Them
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Being famous comes with 7 troll types. Some types arrive early and disappear quickly, while others stick around forever. You need to know what you’ll get and how to deal with them effectively. https://YourAuthorPlatform.comAutor: Jon Friedl, LLC
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YAP4: Generative AI and Carefully Embracing the Future
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If you don’t have a large body of published work, someone else cannot use generative AI to pretend to be you. Or if they do, it’ll appear not to be your work. But we still need to protect such things from happening to us. https://YourAuthorPlatform.comAutor: Jon Friedl, LLC
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YAP3: Initial thoughts when establishing Your Author Platform
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Building your author's platform to connect with your audience is essential to being massively successful. But what's involved when you're just getting started? https://YourAuthorPlatform.comAutor: Jon Friedl, LLC
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YAP2: About Jon Friedl from Your Author Platform
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Hello! I’m Jon H. Friedl, Jr. This webpage is about who I am, what I’ve done, and how I help authors connect with their audience and grow more popular. https://YourAuthorPlatform.comAutor: Jon Friedl, LLC
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If you are an author or aspiring to become one, there’s more to writing than publishing your work. I wrote a non-fiction book about my hobby and then created a vibrant business around it. Let me show you how I connected with fans so you can do it, too. https://YourAuthorPlatform.com
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"Million Dollar Video Poker" - The Complete Bob Dancer Interview
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IMPOSSIBLE!!! There is no way you can make a living playing video poker! Au contraire! (That's French for "On the contrary.") Video poker legend Bob Dancer, author of "Million Dollar Video Poker" and "Video Poker for the Intelligent Beginner," joins us to explain that, yes, you can make a living playing video poker. And Bob Dancer can show you how.…
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"Louie the Coin" - The Andy Thibault & Joe Broadmeadow Interview
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Where there's money, there's cheaters. Host Steven Maggi chats with authors Andy Thibault and Joe Broadmeadow about "Louie the Coin" Colavecchio the world's greatest counterfeiter.https://louisthecoinbook.com/https://vegasneversleeps.com/Autor: Vegas Never Sleeps
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Go Where the Love Is with Mark Edgar Stuart
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Host J.D. Reager talks to musician, songwriter and producer Mark Edgar Stuart on location at Mark's home studio. They discuss Mark's "adult" audience, recent studio projects, pet grief, and more. Mark also performs "Throwing Rocks At Your Window" live at Shangri-La Records. For more episodes, music and other fine podcasts visit backtothelight.ne…
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"Stossel TV" - The Complete John Stossel Interview
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You've seen him on 20/20, ABC News, FOX Business, Reason TV, and more. Host Steven Maggi chats with famed television reporter, author, consumer journalist, political activist, and pundit John Stossel.https://www.johnstossel.com/https://vegasneversleeps.com/Autor: Vegas Never Sleeps
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"The Scrambler" - The Complete Fran Tarkenton Interview
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As hundreds of thousands gather in Las Vegas for Super Bowl LVIII, many are scrambling to find tickets, scrambling to find hotel rooms, and scrambling to find bargains. Meanwhile, host Steven Maggi sits down with the NFL's greatest scrambler: Hall-of-Fame quarterback Fran Tarkenton.https://www.profootballhof.com/players/fran-tarkenton/https://vegas…
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"Apples Don't Fall Far From The Tree" - The Complete Vince Lombardi Jr. Interview
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Las Vegas hosts its very first Super Bowl as Super Bowl LVIII comes to town. Host Steven Maggi looks back on the first Super Bowl (the Chiefs played in that one, too) with Vince Lombardi Jr. son of legendary Green Bay Packers coach Vince Lombardi ... who's a dead-ringer for his father. (Packers won the first two Super Bowls.)https://www.allamerican…
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"Marriage Can Be Murder" - The Complete Jane and Eric Post Interview
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"Murderous fun!" "You'll die laughing!" "This show KILLS ... literally!" The Marriage Can Be Murder Dinner Show at The Orleans Hotel and Casino - Las Vegas has been "killing it" in Vegas for 25 years. Host Steven Maggi chats with the happily married stars Jane and Eric Post about marriage and show-business, the show's continued success, and more.ht…
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"Laughternoon" - The Complete Adam London Interview
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Everybody loves comedy, everybody loves magic, but people REALLY love comedy AND magic! And Adam London has been wowing them and killing them in Las Vegas for over ten years. His "Laughternoon" show is a MUST SEE at The Orleans Hotel and Casino. He joins us to talk about magic, comedy, the greatness of The Orleans, and the grandfather who got him s…
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"Food With Spirit" - The Complete Chef Alicia Shevetone Interview
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Are you a DINK? (Dual Income No Kids.) Foodie? Then you know our guest: TV Personality, Pop-Up Chef, cookbook author Alicia Shevetone the creator of DINK Cuisine. Her new book "Food with Spirit: Alcohol-Infused Recipes" is fun, fascinating, and full of spirit - and spirits. (She's the host of "Sin City Kitchen," so of course there are spirits.) htt…
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Host J.D. Reager talks to stand-up comedian Mo Alexander on location at Shangri-La Records. They discuss Mo's early days in comedy, the Memphis comedy scene, life on tour, the proper care of domesticated possums, and more. For more episodes, music and other fine podcasts visit backtothelight.net.…
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"Deep Into My Eyes" - The Complete Kevin Lepine Interview
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He's been called "The Rockstar of Hypnosis" and his show "Hypnosis Unleashed," the longest running hypnosis show in Vegas," has been killin' 'em downtown at the beautiful 4 Queens Hotel & Casino. But life hasn't always been easy for Kevin Lepine as detailed in his powerful yet hopeful new book "Deep Into My Eyes: From Victim To Vegas Headliner."htt…
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"HAPPY NEW YEAR" - The New Year's Show
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Highlights from our many (MANY) great musical guests. Let's ring in the new year in style; Vegas style! And keep listening in 2024 for more great guests, more great shows, and the kind of fun that only Vegas can deliver!https://vegasneversleeps.com/Autor: Vegas Never Sleeps
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"Christmas in Las Vegas" - An Unforgettable Holiday Special
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Vegas Never Sleeps with Steven Maggi presents "Christmas in Las Vegas!" Featuring great Christmas music from our many musical guests. You'll hear new twists on old favorites from Michelle Johnson, Clint Holmes, Giada Valenti, Rita Lim, Lisa Gay, Lon Bronson, and more. Plus an original Christmas song from acclaimed LV singer/songwriter Lannie Counts…
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"The Manhattan Christmas Suite" - The Complete Lois Travalena Interview
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We all remember the late Fred Travalena as one of the all-time great comic-impressionists, but did you know he was also a great singer-songwriter? Fred's wife Lois Travalena joins us to talk about Fred's amazing career, their life together, and his awesome, all-original Christmas album "The Manhattan Christmas Suite."https://www.amazon.com/Manhatta…
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Jughead Forever with John Miller and Jared McStay
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This episode is a special celebration of the life of Jared McStay. First, host J.D. Reager shares some memories with Jared's friend and business partner John Miller, followed by a replay of J.D.'s conversation with Jared from 2021. To close the show, J.D. spins two classic Jared McStay tunes - "Safe Passage" and "Pen." For more episodes, music and …
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"The National Dog Show" - The Complete David Frei Interview
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It's become a Thanksgiving tradition as deep and meaningful as turkey and football: The National Dog Show on NBC. This week, we chat with the show's long-time host David Frei about the show's history, its popularity, and the amazing dogs that bring us back year after year.https://nds.nationaldogshow.com/https://vegasneversleeps.com/…
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"Sound Man" - The Complete Glyn Johns Interview
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If you've ever heard classic rock, you've heard his work: Glyn Johns! He joins us to discuss his new book "Sound Man : A Life Recording Hits with the Rolling Stones, the Who, Led Zeppelin, the Eagles, Eric Clapton, the Faces..."https://www.amazon.com/Sound-Man-Recording-Rolling-Zeppelin/dp/0147516579https://vegasneversleeps.com/…
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"Garbage Land" - The Complete Elizabeth Royte Interview
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In a city filled with buffets, you'd think Las Vegas wastes a lot of food. (Not entirely true. A lot goes to food banks, pig farms, etc.) But not everyone is so mindful. Science/Nature writer Elizabeth Royte joins us to discuss food waste, her powerful books detailing the crises, and what we can do about it.https://www.royte.com/https://vegasnevers…
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