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80: Enjoying Life as a Las Vegas Local

ScottW — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 21:49:15 +0000

If you live in Las Vegas, you really owe it to yourself to get out and enjoy that which is Sin City. The weather. The food. The entertainment. And since our last episode, we’ve been busy doing just that!

Join us for this edition of the Living in Las Vegas Podcast where we regale you in stories of Las Vegas local fun and joy! Show notes:

Weather (triple digits are awesome) / LiLV Pool (86 is the new 84?)
LiLV Stuff
- Listener Line: 206.312.0105
- Sign up of Email Alerts (form found on right side of our website)
NippleGate (thank you Wendy O)
Commercial Property (PodWorx is expanding!)
Recent Blog Posts
- Friday Figures
- Locals Deals (Social House, Bejing Noodle #9, Brand Steakhouse, Mandarin Oriental)
- Red Rock Restaurants
- New Firefly in Summerlin
- Comedy/Magic talent search
il Vino at Aliante Station
Listener Audio [from a looooong-time listener]
Listener Email: Viva Elvis, Job Hunt, Theatre Launch
Hot and Horrible: Union at Aria Vodka-pairing dinner
Enjoying Life as a Las Vegas Local by. . .
- Staying at Wynn for Melissa’s Birthday
- Checking out the NBA Summer League (and the most amazing discovery ever)
- Singing along with Sgt Pepper Live featuring Cheap Trick

79: Cirque du Soleil Plus ELVIS - A Little Less Conversation?

ScottW — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 18:18:36 +0000

Melissa and I are big fans of Las Vegas, Cirque du Soleil and Elvis Presley. So, combining the three into one big show has got to be fantastic! Right?

Today’s Living in Las Vegas Podcast gives you a personal account of our Viva ELVIS experience. Show notes:

Weather (Nice and toasty. . .) / LiLV Pool (. . .as long as you’ve got a pool)
LiLV Stuff
- Listener Line: 206.312.0105
- Sign up of Email Alerts (form found on right side of our website)
Total Wined
Scott’s Dieting Journey
New Contributor to Join the Site: Bridget Magnus
Overheard on The Strip (visit. . .and SHARE!)
Recent Blog Post Review
Listener Email: Job’s in Las Vegas
Viva ELVIS

78: YeeeeHaaaaw! I’m a Little Bit Country at Helldorado Days in Downtown Las Vegas

ScottW — Mon, 17 May 2010 04:25:29 +0000

I’m pretty sure if it weren’t for that chewing tobacco thing, I’d have been a cowboy. Oh, and the cows. And that smell. And all that dirt and stuff. And sleeping in anything other than a kind-size bed.

But I digress.

Today’s Living in Las Vegas Podcast brings out our cowboy and cowgirl side as we ramble on down yonder to the Hellodaro Days celebration in downtown Las Vegas. Show notes:

PHOTOS! (Git, now.)
Weather (THAT’S what I’m talking about) / LiLV Pool (400,000 BTU’s to the rescue!)
LiLV Stuff
- Listener Line: 206.312.0105
- Sign up of Email Alerts (form found on right side of our website)
LiLV Podcast Spring 2010 MeetUp Review
Long Weekend at Newport Beach
New Friends of the LiLV Podcast (well, pending (Bob!!))
Scott Gets Jury Duty
Jacob’s post on Immigration
Overheard on The Strip (visit. . .and SHARE!)
Helldorado Days

77: LiLV Podcast — Bowling, Beautiful People, Brrrr, Bird Poop and Blues

ScottW — Sun, 11 Apr 2010 23:29:40 +0000

While not for the faint of heart, sometimes, you just got to pick a letter of the alphabet and form an entire show around it. Lesser folks would shy away from such a bold move. . .but not your fearless hosts. In this edition of the Living in Las Vegas Podcast, we focus on the letter "B" — which is what "Melissa" means in Spanish (bee, that is)**. Show notes:

PHOTOS! (Utah girl’s snow trip)
Weather (Ahhh, that’s nice) / LiLV Pool (clear and slowly improving)
LiLV Stuff
- Listener Line: 206.312.0105
- Sign up of Email Alerts (form found on right side of our website)
LiLV
Spring 2010 Meet Up Latest News
New Friends of the LiLV Podcast (Mike, Jennifer, Greg)
Bowling at Red Rock (Bowling #b1)
XS Nightclub at Encore (Beautiful People #b2)
Utah Ski Trip (Brrrrrrr #b3)
Le Reve / Stratta (Bird Poop #b4)
Listener Email: Elvis asks a question, Mark offers a drink
Hot and Horrible: BB King’s Blues Club (Blues, #b5)

** Okay, we really didn’t start off trying to create a show about things starting with “B”. I was just looking for a theme. Don’t judge me.

76: Living in Las Vegas, Acting Like a Tourist

ScottW — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 22:22:09 +0000

While there are certainly a few things making life in Las Vegas a bit tough for many of our fellow Las Vegans (unemployment and housing prices, for example), we love that we live in a city that was once our go-to place for weekend getaways. We’re just 30 minutes away from some of the best food, lodging and entertainment the country has to offer.

Which is pretty cool.

In this edition of the Living in Las Vegas Podcast, we review some of the touristy things we’ve been up to during the last couple of months. Show notes:

Pre-Bachelorette Party Chat
LiLV Stuff
- Listener Line: 206.312.0105
- Sign up of Email Alerts (form found on right side of our website)
Weather (enough with the rain) / LiLV Pool (blech)
Taxes
The next LiLV Meetup has been DECIDED
New Friends of the LiLV Podcast
We Select our Deer’s Name
Listener Audio: Congrats, Melissa’s Singing, “Man Pizza”
Living in Las Vegas, Acting Like a Tourist
- A Great Show (ROAR)
- Downtown Foodie Love
- Pawnshop Stardom
- Birthday Fun (Aria, Dining, Amazing Comedy)

75: [Video] Living in Las Vegas Podcast Four Year Anniversary

ScottW — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 22:01:53 +0000

Today marks the FOUR-YEAR ANNIVERSARY of the Living in Las Vegas Podcast! In today’s special VIDEO episode, we review a few of our favorite things about being hosts of this “groovy little podcast”!

74: CityCenter: ARIA Hotel and Casino and Crystals

ScottW — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 04:52:19 +0000

So anyways, we’ve been getting a lot of suggestions to visit the center of the city. . .but I have to tell you, I wasn’t all that impressed with US95 and Rancho. That’s when we realized, we shouldn’t have gone to the city’s center, but to CityCenter. In this edition of the Living in Las Vegas Podcast, we take 20+ videos to help us remember what $8.5Billion dollars can do when you put your mind to it. (Actually, we didn’t see all $8.5B worth. . .just Aria and Crystals. . .and it was puuurty.) Show notes:

VIDEO!
Weather (clear and cool) / LiLV Pool (clear and c-c-coooold)
LiLV Stuff
- Listener Line: 206.312.0105
- Sign up of Email Alerts (form found on right side of our website)
Holiday Drama (watch out Whole Foods)
Next in-person LiLV Meetup
Speeding Tickets (x2)
New LiLV Logo (thanks David)
New Friends
of the LiLV Podcast
Listener Audio: They like us, they really do
Listener Email: Newport Loft revisited
CityCenter: ARIA Hotel and Casino + Crystals Shopping Mall Thing (what is it supposed to be called?!?)

73: Hip Checks and Short Skirts - Roller Derby in Las Vegas

ScottW — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 22:13:18 +0000

Call me crazy, but there’s something to be said for watching a bunch of woman whoosh around a roller rink, kicking the crap out of each other. The teamwork, the strategy, the action. . .the Pabst Blue Ribbon beer.

(At least, that’s what Tomahawk says.)

In this edition of the Living in Las Vegas Podcast, we discover the joy that is Woman’s Flat Track Roller Derby, featuring the Sin City Roller Girls. Show notes:

PHOTOS!
Weather (sunshiny) / LiLV Pool (you could die in here)
LiLV Stuff
- Listener Line: 206.312.0105
- Sign up of Email Alerts (form found on right side of our website)
Prepping for Thanksgiving
Living in Las Vegas Podcast Virtual Video Meetup
Next in-person LiLV Meetup
Listener Email: Is Las Vegas ripping people off?
Hip Checks and Short Skirts–Woman’s Roller Derby in Las Vegas

72: Hanging Out on the Las Vegas Strip (and Why Las Vegas Locals Hate Doing So)

ScottW — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 21:03:45 +0000

It’s a surprise to many Las Vegas tourists that a large number of Las Vegas locals hate hanging out on The Strip. We, of course, do not belong to that category of Las Vegans. We like visiting the coolest street in the USA. . .but understand why many locals don’t share our enthusiasm.

In this edition of the Living in Las Vegas Podcast, we talk about our last couple of visits to The Strip and introduce a new “cast member” to the Living in Las Vegas Podcast! Show notes:

PHOTOS!
(Halloween at Lavo)
Weather (huh, not too bad) / LiLV Pool (Hey pool, you are dead to me)
LiLV Stuff
- Listener Line: 206.312.0105
- Sign up of Email Alerts (form found on right side of our website)
Ladies and Gentlemen, Boys and Girls, introducing. . .T.R.
Playing nice with other Las Vegas podcasts
Palms, revisited
Listener Email: Real Estate, CityCenter, a Motivational Shout-Out
Hanging on the Las Vegas Strip
- Hawaiian Tropic Zone
- Tattoos
- Value/Cost
- CityCenter
- Trash
- Hard Rock Cafe
- Halloween

71: Late Night at ‘After the Show’ — A Treat for Las Vegas Locals

ScottW — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 10:36:19 +0000

[Get this, we recorded this show at 2AM! Why? Read the show notes below. . .]

This is the perfect example of what makes being a Las Vegas local so cool! Every Monday night, starting at 11:00PM and going until 1:00AM Tuesday morning, a half dozen or more Las Vegas performers get together to perform for each other “After the Show”, that is, after their regular gigs. Even better, Las Vegas locals are invited to join the fun for free.

I’d heard about After the Show for some time and wanted to see what it was all about for ourselves. So, this special late-night edition of the Living in Las Vegas Podcast features our review of one of the coolest ideas in town. Show notes:

Weather Mid-90’s / LiLV Pool (Warm enough to dive in, cold enough to get right back out)
LiLV Stuff
- Listener Line: 206.312.0105
- Sign up of Email Alerts (form found on right side of our website)
After the Show
- First, Let’s Talk TRAFFIC
- What is this thing?
- Host(ess) Cashetta
- Famous Audience Members
- Magician Jason Andrews
- Comedian Keith Lyle
- From Zumanity: Edie
- Comedienne Shayma Tash
- Larry Atello (Tony n’ Tina’s Wedding)
- Christopher and S (Scapades)
- Junebug (as Carol Channing)
- Comedienne Cathe Jones
- Rudy Uresti (KA & Le Reve)

70: One is Good, One is Bad: Las Vegas Hiking, Las Vegas Real Estate Agents

ScottW — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 06:14:17 +0000

[Let’s set the mood. . .it’s a Saturday night. . .the studio lights have been dimmed. . .the red wine is ready and willing. . .what better time to record a Living in Las Vegas Podcast?]

Professionalism? Las Vegas Real Estate “Professionals” calling. We’re a little lost, here. Can you send somebody over?

Okay, this wasn’t meant to be the main topic. . .and it’s not. . .but, for the love of all things reasonable, get it together Las Vegas real estate folks! You’re making those of us who live here look bad!

On a positive note, after ranting about the nasty issues of real estate, this edition of the Living in Las Vegas Podcast talks about three places to hike, two of which I deemed “hiked” even though my definition of hiked and Melissa’s were not completely in line. Show notes:

PHOTOS! (of the studio, post-show)
Weather (heat advisory) / LiLV Pool (3 degrees from perfection)
LiLV Stuff
- Listener Line: 206.312.0105
- Sign up of Email Alerts (form found on right side of our website)
Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce Business Education Series
Thoughts on Las Vegas Podcasts
- Podcast a Palooza
- This Aint Iowa Convention (TAICON)
Mojito Recipe?
Summerlin Hospital RANT
Summerlin vs. Aliante
Real Estate Idiots
Listener Email: Real Estate Idiots +2, Holiday Festivities
Listener Audio: Where’s my strings, Mike?!?!
Hiking in Las Vegas
- Red Rock
- Valley of Fire
- Mt. Charleston

69: Las Vegas Jazz + Las Vegas Comedy = Las Vegas Fun

ScottW — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 02:53:01 +0000

How much do we love our Living in Las Vegas Podcast listeners? Soooo much that 50% of our team was playing hurt for today’s show!! And even though Melissa was a winged wingman, today’s Living in Las Vegas Podcast marches on with stories of Las Vegas Jazz, Las Vegas Comedy and proof that our listeners are some talented folks! Show notes:

Weather (dry heat? So is an oven.) / LiLV Pool (86 is the new 84)
LiLV Stuff
- Listener Line: 206.312.0105
- Sign up of Email Alerts (form found on right side of our website)
Yardwork in the sun
Melissa’s Birthday
Computer meltdowns and the smell of burning electronics
Toilet drama
Listener Email: Free lunch care of the LiLV Podcast
Listener Audio: You want talent? I’ll give you talent, baby!
Las Vegas Jazz: Friday night at Red Rock Hotel and Casino
- Why were we the only white people?
- Scott danced with a lesbians
- and more. . .
Las Vegas Comedy: LA Comedy Club
- We’re LACC groupies (it would appear)
- From off strip, to on strip, to off strip
- The Four Queens valet parking needs to get it together
- About the club
- and comedians
Hot and Horrible:
Metro Pizza

68: A Las Vegas Staycation with Scott and Melissa

ScottW — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 21:31:27 +0000

I think it’s safe to say that for those of us who live in Las Vegas, there is no better place to enjoy a “Staycation” (a vacation in your own town) than right here. . .in the town that REALLY never sleeps. For this edition of the Living in Las Vegas Podcast, we take you on an overnight trip to the Strip, from a local’s perspective. Show notes:

PHOTOS!
Weather (getting better) / LiLV Pool (8 degrees from nirvana)
LiLV Stuff
- Listener Line: 206.312.0105
- Sign up of Email Alerts (form found on right side of our website)
Trader Vics – Dead
Cosibella Homes – Gone
Get GREAT Sales Coaching at QBS Live Mondays
PodWorx is producing a LIVE LASIK Procedure this Tuesday at 5pm
Listener Email: Recap of a meetup with a LiLV listener, nice feedback and guitar strings, a question about LiLV video
Staycation
- Thanks Jacquie!
- Caesar’s Palace Petite Suite
- The Pool (these people are very shiny)
- Window Shopping at Belagio
- The Atrium at Belagio
- Serendipity 3 and Osmond Teeth
- Caesar’s Forum Shops (the best mall in the world. . .for men)
- Seahorse Lounge
- Rhumbar at The Mirage
- Late Dinner
Hot and Horrible: Michael Mina

Video Preview: Episode 67– Southern Nevada Art Gallery in Downtown, Re-piping the House, Miss USA, Britney Spears

ScottW — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 01:43:51 +0000

Twenty-five minutes of Episode #67 of the Living in Las Vegas Podcast, featuring information on the art gallery in Neonopolis, re-piping of our house, Miss USA and Britney Spears.

67: Southern Nevada Art Gallery in Downtown, Re-piping the House, Miss USA, Britney Spears

ScottW — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 22:17:27 +0000

Recorded in front of a LIVE Streaming Video Audience! (click to see video)

Yep, we intended for this to be a quick show. The idea was, instead of one main topic, let’s quick-hit a few topics and be done in 20-30 minutes. An hour later, which included some fun back-and-forth with our live audience, this edition of the Living in Las Vegas Podcast features a great art gallery in downtown Las Vegas (at Neonopolis of all places), re-piping our entire house, watching the Miss USA preliminary competition and Melissa’s experience at Brit-Brit’s concert. Show notes:

PHOTOS!
Weather (things are looking up!) / LiLV Pool (only 22 degrees away from swimability)
LiLV Stuff
- Listener Line: 206.312.0105
- Sign up of Email Alerts (form found on right side of our website)
Listener Email: Show in the Sky at Rio, Being Cool, Drinking Problems (including a live call-in debate)
Southern Nevada Art Gallery at Neonopolis
Getting our House Complete Re-Piped
Macy’s Fine Jewelry
Miss USA
Britney Spears Concert at MGM Grand

Video Preview: Episode 66– Springs Preserve

ScottW — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 22:12:44 +0000

The first ten minutes of Episode #66 of the Living in Las Vegas Podcast, featuring information on the Springs Preserve.

66: Learning About the Origins of Las Vegas at Springs Preserve

ScottW — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 20:33:50 +0000

Recorded in front of a LIVE Streaming Video Audience (click to see video)!

For many of us, the search for our origins has translated into thousands of dollars of therapy. And while I’m certainly not one to criticize the need to lay (or is it lie?) on a couch and travel back in time to explore your childhood, allow me to suggest another avenue of discovery. In this edition of the Living in Las Vegas Podcast, we feature our trip to Springs Preserve, an outstanding place to learn all about your history. . .if by “you” you mean Las Vegas. Show notes:

PHOTOS!
Weather (for the love of God, enough with the wind and rain. . .it was beautiful a couple days ago!) / LiLV Pool (full of seat cushions)
LiLV Stuff

Listener Line: 206.312.0105
Sign up of Email Alerts (form found on right side of our website)

Plumbing Crap Brought on by our Builder
Loft Update
The Outdoor/RV Show at the Convention Center
Hanging out in Downtown
Listener Email: Beaches and Job Descriptions
Springs Preserve

65: Living the Loft Lifestyle in Las Vegas

ScottW — Sun, 15 Feb 2009 22:55:31 +0000

What a fun show to record! Thanks everybody who joined the live video streaming session!!

With the real estate environment in Las Vegas struggling, we wondered what was available in the loft market. I’ve always thought there was something inherently groovy about lofts. . .seems like they’d be the place where Las Vegas hipsters might hang out. So for this episode of the Living in Las Vegas Podcast, we visit three brand-new(ish) Las Vegas lofts available for your living enjoyment. Show notes:

This episode was recorded as both an audio file (found here) AND a video. The original video was over 18GB in size so we’re working on creating a more management size file to add to our RSS file. It will be added as a separate post.)

PHOTOS!
Weather (sun people, where’s the sun?) / LiLV Pool (40s does not help me!)
LiLV Stuff

Listener Line: 206.312.0105
Sign up for Email Alerts (form found on our website)

CBS-8 Station Tour with Dave Courvoisier
It’s all about adding Friends
Melissa is quite the artist
Also beautiful, Melissa’s colon (wait until you see the video)
Wallstreet Wealth Management recommendation on Local’s Choice Radio
Listener Email: Caesar Salad and plantlife
Living the Loft Lifestyle in Las Vegas

Newport Lofts
Metreon
C2 Lofts

Hot or Horrible: MRKT Sea & Land

64: Dining at Wynn Encore, New Year’s Eve with 20-Somethings and Live Video

ScottW — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 22:32:29 +0000

Because we enjoy having guests at the Whitney Villa, one of the great things about Living in Las Vegas is hosting/entertaining visitors when they come to town. For today’s Living in Las Vegas Podcast, we first take our kids (who are visiting from California) to Wynn Encore for $ome fancy dining. Then, we review our New Year’s Eve party which brought in nine additional 20-somethings to the house and taught me a bit about bouncing back after puking, that some kids can drink faster than I ever could, and that if you play your cards right, you can get a secret XBOX 360 code for unlimited songs in Rock Star. Show notes: (Now where did I put my NutriTorture snack bar. . .oh, and there is some swearing in this episode)

PHOTOS!
Weather (getting better) / LiLV Pool (frozen death pond)
LiLV Stuff

Listener Line: 206.312.0105
Sign up for Email Alerts (form all over the website)

Adding new Friends is fun!
Let’s Talk Twitter (the sign of the devil is upon us)
CES 2009

Session
Show floor
Famous Guy
Adult Video Expo

Blogger Meetup

Another Famous Guy
Ego bloggers
The Scoble Affect

WordCamp Las Vegas

Good and bad

Contributors!

Check out Brandie, Doug, Cheryl and Mary Ann’s bios

The culinary torture that is Nutrisystem
Listener Email: Las Vegas Friendliness
Dining at Wynn Encore: Botero Steak
New Year’s Eve with eleven 20-somethings, streaming video, and chatroom influencers

LCR06: Wallstreet Wealth Management

ScottW — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 19:00:10 +0000

Website: Wallstreet Wealth Management

Today’s episode features my interview with Staci Scharadin, the President of Wallstreet Wealth Management, a local financial planning company offering securities through First Allied Securities, Inc. Member FINRA/SIPC.

63: Swap Meets of Las Vegas — Where a Guard Tower Doesn’t Seem Out of Place

ScottW — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 19:40:47 +0000

While Las Vegas is unfairly known for swapping meat of another kind (what? it’s true? dontcha watch CSI?), today’s Living in Las Vegas Podcast features our visits to two of the largest swap meets in the Las Vegas Valley. Show notes:

PHOTOS!
Weather (cold) /Pool (crazy cold and leafy)
LiLV Stuff

Listener Line: 206.312.0105
Sign up for Email Alerts!!

More Friends added
LiLVPodcast Twitter Update
Wordcamp:Las Vegas info
Hunting Cowboys
Expansion tease
Listener Audio: Jobs, LinkedIn
Listener Email: [great intro, thanks David], Encore commercial, Eating Dirt, Media Coverage of Station Casinos and Aliante
Las Vegas Swap Meets

Fantastik (Indoor)
Broadacre (Outdoor)

62: A Tour of the Aliante Station Casino and Hotel

ScottW — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 06:43:55 +0000

Twenty-three months ago, the folks at Stations Casino did a Show & Tell about their upcoming Aliante Station Casino. Last night, two years of planning, construction, traffic delays and speculation came to an end with the grand opening of the Aliante Station Casino and Hotel. This episode of the Living in Las Vegas Podcast gives you a “soundseering” tour of the $600+ million “locals” casino. Show notes:

PHOTOS!
Weather/Pool
LiLV Stuff
- Listener Line: 206.312.0105
- Sign up for Email Alerts!!
The Aliante Station Casino and Hotel
- Fireworks
- Early entry and free beer
- The Tour

LCR05: The Payroll Company

ScottW — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 18:01:30 +0000

Website: The Payroll Company

When I decided the time had come to begin working with a payroll company for my business, I was initially overwhelmed by the number of variables I had to consider. Thankfully, after some research and a much-needed recommendation, I found help when I discovered The Payroll Company. This episode also features an interview with The Payroll Company president Kimberly Gyuran.

61: October MeetUp at the Asylum Haunted House

ScottW — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 02:51:05 +0000

Greetings, mortals. In this edition of the Living in Las Vegas Podcast, we recount (and listen to) the blood-curdling, bone-chilling screams of our October Listener MeetUp at the ultra-spooky Asylum. Show notes:

PHOTOS!
Weather/Pool Report: ch-Ch-CHILLY
LiLV Stuff

Listener Line: 206.312.0105
Sign up for email alerts!

Mouse Killer
October MeetUp at THE ASYLUM

Gordon Biersch
The Asylum
More Gordon Biersch

60: Partying with Our Listeners at the First-Annual (monthly?) LiLV Listener Meetup

ScottW — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 21:34:45 +0000

After finally having plenty of time to both physically recover and review and delete any discriminating photos/video/audio, today’s extended Living in Las Vegas Podcast looks back at the first-ever LiLV Listener Meetup, which took place at Trader Vic’s last month. Show Notes (ADULT LANGUAGE):

PHOTOS!
Introduction by Cheryl
Weather/Pool Report: Some Good, Some Not-So-Good
LiLV Stuff

Listener Line: 206.312.0105
Sign up for email alerts using form at right

Local’s Choice Radio feedback
New Media Expo Video of Scott’s Presentation
New LiLV Friends: Joel and Anne
Feedback on Tips Getting a Job in Las Vegas
Cabo Vacation Turns into Las Vegas “Staycation”

Humidity Sucks
Steve Wyrick
Southern Highlands

Listener Audio: Getting a Job, Visiting Kansas
Listener Email: NEW THEME SONG, Las Vegas Libraries, LinkedIn, Love from Germany, Canada and England, Listener Hot and Horrible, Online dating
Listener Meetup

Lots-o-People
The Truth in review
Where’s Melissa?
My tab: $338
Audio Clips
Whitney Villa
JUST ADDED: Link to next LiLV Meetup

LCR04: Cosibella Home

MelissaW — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 20:50:58 +0000

Website: Cosibella Home

Finding Cosibella Home, a warm, friendly shop that sells home decor and gifts that appeals to both me and my husband is one of my favorite discoveries since moving to Las Vegas. If you’re looking for that perfect something but you just don’t know exactly what that something is, this is the place to go! Today’s episode also includes Scott’s interview with Cosibella Home principal Kathy Scimeme.

Photos!

LCR03: PORT Salon

MelissaW — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 19:05:04 +0000

Website: PORT Salon

Since moving to Las Vegas in 2005, I have been on a three-year journey trying to find a hair salon that I could go to and expect consistent results. Until just recently, the journey was a difficult one! Thankfully, Scott found PORT Salon, and I have found a home for all my hair, skin and nail needs!

59: Tips on Finding a Job in Las Vegas: From a Senior Recruiter’s Perspective

ScottW — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 02:52:13 +0000

Since moving to Las Vegas in August of 2005, we’ve seen unemployment as low as 3.8%. But more recently, we’re looking at an unemployment rate of 6.7% here in the Las Vegas Valley. From where we sit, that’s too damn high (and above the national average). So, for today’s Living in Las Vegas Podcast, we offer some very specific tips on finding a job in Las Vegas (and beyond). Show notes:

Weather/Pool Report: Hot and Dry, like my love and humor
JetBlue? More like JetBlows.
Discovering Las Vegas with my Magellan 1412
Listener Meet Up on August 15 at 5PM at Trader Vic’s. More Info. Drink Recommendation.
Check out the 2008 New Media Expo in Las Vegas (August 14-16)!
Construction on 215
Listener Audio: Show thoughts, baking cakes, and jewelry shows
Listener Email: Moving to Vegas, taking back her title, killing deer, garage doors, show suggestions
More LiLV Friends added!
Tip’s on Finding a Job in Las Vegas

Resumes
Networking
Job Boards (National and Local)
Interview (telephone, preparation for onsite, interview tips, follow up)

58: It’s Here–The NEW Living In Las Vegas Website!

ScottW — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 03:01:57 +0000

And on the thirteenth day of July, with thunder resonating from above, the Living in Las Vegas Podcast website goes from version 1.0 to version 2.0! A great deal of work was put into our new site, we hope you like it (and tell us what you think!). Show notes:

Sponsor Podcasts Intersections by Interwoven, Interwoven’s GearUp Podcast, Acutrack Podcast, Polycom On Demand
Weather/Pool Report: Lightning, Thunder and Swimming (not at the same time)
Anybody going to the New Media Expo?
Cheryl buys a house! (And saves a TON of money)
Listener Voicemail: More about buying a house in Las Vegas
Listener Emails: Moving from Scotland, buying a vacation home, best places to live, realtor recommendation, what to do with minor children during a visit, dealing with a hangover
Let’s talk about our New Website!

Local’s Choice Radio
Living in Las Vegas Blog
Five RSS Feeds
New Photo Format
Mailing List: Sign up using the form to the right!

LCR02: Presidential Limousine

ScottW — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 18:10:30 +0000

Website: Presidential Limousine

If there ever was a city with high expectations when it comes to limousine service, Las Vegas is it. To celebrate the birthday of a close friend who was in town from the UK with his wife and another couple, I thought it would be really nice to surprise him with a super classy limo tour of the Strip. Discovering Presidential Limousine (and their super-stretch limos!) proved me right! (And made me a hero!) Today’s episode also includes my interview with Presidential Limousine GM Jeff Iverson.

LCR01: Acutrack, Inc.

ScottW — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 18:05:53 +0000

Website: Acutrack

I’ve been in the business of selling CDs for some time now. The company that handles all the manufacturing and fulfillment using their very impressive on-demand model (which means I don’t have to carry any inventory!) is Acutrack. Following the review is my interview with Acutrack EVP Asheesh Barman.

57: All About Water (Hot and Frozen): Water Heaters & Wranglers

ScottW — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 19:38:55 +0000

Is there a shortage of water in Las Vegas? Not from where we sit! In today’s Living In Las Vegas Podcast we dive into Las Vegas water quality and water heaters then root for our favorite frozen water Vegans, the Las Vegas Wranglers. Show notes:

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Weather/Pool Report: Yes!! Yes!! Yes!!
New Website update
New Friend: David and Alicia
Listener Voicemail: Partying, Las Vegas Real Estate
Listener Emails: Furniture, Free/discount tickets, Gas, Casino Employment
Water Heater Drama
Las Vegas Wranglers Hockey

56: I Need to See a Hooter and a (The) Mentalist–Stat!

ScottW — Sat, 24 May 2008 20:36:29 +0000

There comes a time when a Las Vegas local just needs to walk among woman in orange short shorts and watch a guy freak out people with his mind. And since Melissa won’t wear orange and I’m trying to cut back on the number of people I freak out, today’s Living In Las Vegas Podcast features our experience with Gerry McCambridge, “The Mentalist”, who is playing at Hooters Casino and Hotel. Show notes:

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Weather/Pool Report: What is happening here?!?!
Hookers at the Palazzo Hotel and Casino
The New Construction Housing Market in Las Vegas
Volunteer to help build the new Living in Las Vegas website!
Listener Voicemail
Listener Emails
The Mentalist
Hot or Horrible (not going to be pretty)

55: Dining at Mirage’s Stack Restaurant and Comedy with Vinnie Favorito

ScottW — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 20:00:00 +0000

Ahh. . .dinner and a show, Las Vegas Style. For today’s Living In Las Vegas Podcast, we talk about our evening out at Mirage’s Stack restaurant, followed by the comedy stylings of Vinnie Favorito, who is performing at O’Sheas. Show notes:

Sponsor Podcasts Intersections by Interwoven, Interwoven’s GearUp Podcast, Acutrack Podcast, Polycom On Demand
Weather/Pool Report: Awesome (and a listener question)
Scott’s speaking at the 2008 New Media Expo. Here’s info on his session.
Scott’s got something cooking for folks interested in podcasting. Want to learn more?
Red Rock Country Club
Listener Voicemail
Tips on finding a job in Las Vegas
Listener Emails
Stack and Vinnie Favorito
Hot or Horrible

Technorati tags: Las Vegas, The Mirage, Vinne Favorito

54: Your Questions and Our Answers About Living in Las Vegas

ScottW — Sun, 16 Mar 2008 21:00:00 +0000

For today’s Living In Las Vegas Podcast, it’s all about our listeners. We’ve received many questions asking about living in Las Vegas so for this episode, we answer questions about swimming in Lake Mead, apartment rental, where we’d buy a house if we had to do it again, whether a 22 year should move here by himself, foreclosures, HOAs, crime, the most annoying thing in Las Vegas and much more (including whether anybody recognizes us in town because of the show). Show notes:

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Weather/Pool Report: Good AND Bad
We have a new LiLV Friend (UK couple Paul and Nichola)
Our St. Lucia Vacation (including an overseas chat with Neil from the UK)
Jewelry Shopping
Nice and helpful listener comments
Listener Voicemail (Ted from AccessVegas.com)
Listener Emails (and their associated answers!)

53: A Tour of the Palazzo Hotel, Casino and Shoppes

ScottW — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 00:30:00 +0000

The Palazzo ’soft’ opening was on December 30, 2007 with the official grand opening on January 17, 2008. We wanted to wait a bit before taking a tour of the latest luxury resort on the Las Vegas Strip. For today’s Living In Las Vegas Podcast, we give you a soundseer tour of The Palazzo, its casino and still-in-production “Shoppes”. Show notes:

Sponsor Podcasts Intersections by Interwoven, Interwoven’s GearUp Podcast, Acutrack Podcast, Polycom On Demand
Weather/Pool Report
We get people hired in Las Vegas!
We have two new LiLV Friend (Ann and Bill)
Listener Voicemail (Troy)
Listener Questions/Emails (Michele M)
The Palazzo Hotel, Casino and Shoppes (soundseer audio)

52: We Were at the Van Halen Concert…and Now, So Were You!

ScottW — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 04:30:00 +0000

It’s been 25(ish) years since I’ve seen Van Halen live. In celebration of their current worldwide tour, today’s Living In Las Vegas Podcast features our live on-the-spot review of the band’s December 30th, 2007 concert at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. Show notes (warning…some cussin’ included):

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Weather/Pool Report
Free roaming cougars in LV (not the type you’re thinking of)
Quicky Christmas/New Year update (Wii!) (Rockband!)
We have a new LiLV Friend (Alan C)
Listener Questions/Emails (Michele D., Jess J.)
Van Halen Concert (soundseer audio)

51: Oh No! Arm and Wrist Surgery in Las Vegas

ScottW — Fri, 07 Dec 2007 03:30:00 +0000

After four years of dealing with a problem with his right arm, today’s Living In Las Vegas Podcast features the whole truth about Scott’s elbow and wrist surgery for a problematic ulnar nerve. Show notes:

Sponsor Podcasts Intersections by Interwoven, Interwoven’s GearUp Podcast, Acutrack Podcast, Polycom On Demand
Weather/Pool Report
We’ve been nominated for a Best of Las Vegas award at Vegastripping.com
We have new LiLV Friends (Lee, Stuart (Moscow), Carl (UK)
Listener Audio (International w/ Neil!)
Listener Questions/Emails (Lee x2, Stuart)
Arm and Wrist Surgery in Las Vegas

50: UNLV Football and the LA Comedy Club at Palace Station

ScottW — Sat, 27 Oct 2007 23:30:00 +0000

Last weekend was Fun-o-Rama! In today’s Living In Las Vegas Podcast, we talk about our visit to the very nice Sam Boyd Stadium for a little UNLV Rebel football and then leave there for the comedy stylings found at the LA Comedy Store in Palace Station Casino. Show notes:

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Weather/Pool Report
BlogWorld Contest and 15% Discount code: LILVIP
Listener Audio (International w/ Stuart!)
Listener Questions/Emails (Jon, Carly, Lee)
UNLV Rebel Football
LA Comedy Club at Palace Station Casino

49: Camping in Utah, Visiting Bryce and Zion National Parks

ScottW — Sun, 07 Oct 2007 23:30:00 +0000

Among the many advantages to living in Las Vegas is its overall location in proximity to other cool areas in the Southwest. In today’s Living In Las Vegas Podcast, we recount our camping excursion in Utah which included a visit to Bryce and Zion National Parks. Show notes:

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Weather/Pool Report
Visit the Four P’s of Podcasting website
Heather’s apartment move-in adventure
Visiting with Sarah, Neil, Doug and Terry Jo
Camping in Utah (and an honest discussion about…pooping)
Bryce and Zion National Parks

48: Fremont East District — Revitalizing Downtown Las Vegas

ScottW — Mon, 03 Sep 2007 23:30:00 +0000

There has been a lot of hand wringing about what to do about downtown Las Vegas. In today’s Living In Las Vegas Podcast, we talk about the plans behind the new “Fremont East” District and our thoughts on a recent visit. Show notes:

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Weather/Pool Report
PodWorx update
Thanks to Mark G and his iTunes review
Scott’s experience with Wayne Wallace Photography
Fremont East District

47: Lake Las Vegas (MonteLago Village) Wine Walk

ScottW — Sun, 19 Aug 2007 20:30:00 +0000

Sometimes, you just have to leave the confines of the Las Vegas valley for a little fun, sun and [burp] vino whilst walking! In today’s Living In Las Vegas Podcast, we recount our experience at the Lake Las Vegas/MonteLago Village Wine Walk. Show notes:

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Weather/Pool Report
Skinny dipping
The Smartest Listener Award goes to…BC
Troy is our latest “Friend”
Listener Email: Alan from the UK
Cheryl’s Blog
Chris Angel and his continuity problem
Property Taxes and what we pay
N. Las Vegas is the fastest growing city in the country
Lake Las Vegas/MonteLago Village Wine Walk (Scott’s poor research in display here)
Hot and Horrible

46: Swimming at Hoover Dam and Dining at Social House (Part 2)

ScottW — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 20:30:00 +0000

PART 2: In celebration of Melissa’s 41st birthday, the girls flew in to LV to join us for the fun. For this version of the Living in Las Vegas Podcast, we begin the celebratory weekend by dining at Treasure Island’s Social House, then spent the day boating and swimming in Lake Mead, where we enjoyed a dip with a view of Hoover Dam. We’ve decided to split this show in two to make it easier to download. Show notes:

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PART 1
Weather/Pool Report
Coda goes to the vet
Listener Audio: Jim/Jean from Iowa
Listener Questions: Eric, Melissa B., Cheryl H., Sparky, Alan C and Nanette A.
PART 2
Dining at Social House
Renting a boat at Lake Mead
Swimming by Hoover Dam
Hot and Horrible

45: Swimming at Hoover Dam and Dining at Social House (Part 1)

ScottW — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 20:30:00 +0000

PART 1: In celebration of Melissa’s 41st birthday, the girls flew in to LV to join us for the fun. For this version of the Living in Las Vegas Podcast, we begin the celebratory weekend by dining at Treasure Island’s Social House, then spent the day boating and swimming in Lake Mead, where we enjoyed a dip with a view of Hoover Dam. We’ve decided to split this show in two to make it easier to download. Show notes:

Sponsor Podcasts Interwoven’s GearUp Podcast, Acutrack Podcast, Polycom On Demand
PART 1
Weather/Pool Report
Coda goes to the vet
Listener Audio: Jim/Jean from Iowa
Listener Questions: Eric, Melissa B., Cheryl H., Sparky, Alan C and Nanette A.
PART 2
Dining at Social House
Renting a boat at Lake Mead
Swimming by Hoover Dam
Hot and Horrible

44: Jury Duty and the Las Vegas Real Estate Market

ScottW — Sat, 23 Jun 2007 20:30:00 +0000

For an inside peak into the Las Vegas judicial system, today’s EXTENDED version of the Living In Las Vegas Podcast recounts Melissa’s time on a jury. We begin by spending some time talking about the existing real estate market in the area and delve into some analysis of one of Melissa’s dreams. Show notes:

Sponsor Podcasts Interwoven’s GearUp Podcast, Acutrack Podcast, Polycom On Demand
Weather/Pool Report YAHOO!!!
Melissa’s dream
Listener Questions: Gloriane in Illinois
Aliante Station update
World Market Center
Real Estate in Las Vegas
Flipping, foreclosures and home values
Jury Duty
Hot and Horrible

43: Melissa is Elected to our Home Owners Association

ScottW — Sat, 26 May 2007 05:50:00 +0000

In a blatant attempt to force Scott to address her as “Madam Secretary”, Melissa was elected to our Home Owners Association (HOA). For today’s Living In Las Vegas Podcast, we explore the life of an elected official and also talk about celebrating our oldest daughter’s 21 birthday. Show notes:

Intro by Jim in Iowa
Sponsor Podcasts Interwoven’s GearUp Podcast, Acutrack Podcast, Polycom On Demand
Weather/Pool Report
Listener Questions: Doug in Minnesota
New Studio
Heather’s 21st Birthday Celebration
Cougar go boom
Melissa’s HOA Election
The Powers of an HOA
Side note: Oprah Magazine

42: Partying with our Listeners is Fantastic!

ScottW — Mon, 23 Apr 2007 04:50:00 +0000

There is no question that one of the perks of doing the show is the chance to talk with, and some times, meet the listeners of our show. For this episode of the Living in Las Vegas Podcast, we recount the fun we had with Mark, Lane, Neil and Sarah and spend some time listening to what it’s like to be drunk when calling our listener line. Show notes:

Well the weather outside is crappy…
Sponsor Podcasts Interwoven’s GearUp Podcast, Acutrack Podcast, Polycom On Demand
Killing Field revisited
Scott the Dog Whisperer
Listener Question: Jayson in Michigan
Melissa’s Job Search
Mark G and Lane: The Voice Mails
Neil and Sarah: The Voice Mails of Golf

41: Planet Hollywood Casino and ‘Mesmerized’

ScottW — Sun, 25 Mar 2007 04:50:00 +0000

Thanks to more comped tickets from Vegas Seat Fillers, today’s Living in Las Vegas Podcast features a look at “Mesmerized”, another comedy/hypnotist show on the strip. We also spend some time checking out the newly (and still being) renovated Planet Hollywood Casino (nee Aladdin). Show notes:

Weather Update (thank GOD for sunshine!)
Meeting with Sarah and Neil
Planet Hollywood Casino
Mesmerized
This week’s Hot or Horrible
Glimpse into future show ideas

40: Scott’s Birthday Celebration at the Red Rock Casino

ScottW — Fri, 02 Mar 2007 04:50:00 +0000

In celebration of Scott’s birthday, today’s Living in Las Vegas Podcast features our stay at the Red Rock Casino/Hotel/Spa. We spent a couple evenings soaking in the Red Rock vibe and attended the coolest Cirque du Soleil show we’ve EVER seen! Show notes:

Weather Update
Need CDs/DVDs? Check out the Acutrack Podcast
Computer Meltdown
Spiders and Bathtubs
A visit from a high school friend
New Friends of LiLV photos added
Listener Letters
Quicky Valentine’s Day update
Red Rock Casino/Hotel/Spa
Suprise Limos
Craftsteak at MGM
Cirque du Soleil’s KA
This week’s Hot or Horrible

39: Las Vegas Weather, The Scintas, Tom Jones, and Melissa’s Driving

ScottW — Fri, 09 Feb 2007 04:50:00 +0000

Great googly moogly, it’s been c-C-COLD here. For our 39th episode of the Living in Las Vegas Podcast, we talk about bursting water valves and lots-o-other stuff as well. Show notes:

Listener Voice Mail Opening
Need CDs/DVDs? Check out the Acutrack Podcast
Listener Letters (with an international flair)
The Scintas
Tom Jones
Sahara Glasses are outstanding
Melissa is being profiled by the police!
Las Vegas Weather, Bursting Valves and how to save $300 bucks on repairs
This week’s Hot or Horrible

38: One Year Anniversary, Las Vegas Marathon, Gordie Brown and Celine Dion (among other things)

ScottW — Sat, 13 Jan 2007 04:50:00 +0000

If this were Jeopardy, this show would be Potpourri for $1000, Alex. Today is the Living In Las Vegas Podcast one year annivarsary! To celebrate, we talk about a whole bunch of what’s doing in Las Vegas. Show notes:

Great Intro from Ted Newkirk of AccessVegas.com
Listener Voice Mail (from Texas)
It’s fricken’ COLD here!
The Killing Field is here
Melissa’s Job Search
Visitor-o-rama
Las Vegas Marathon
XBOX 360
Geeky New Year’s Eve
Gordie Brown
Celine Dion

37: Holiday Cheer: Angels We Have Heard on High

ScottW — Fri, 22 Dec 2006 19:50:00 +0000

Our last Holiday Cheers Song from the Living In Las Vegas Podcast — The Latin/Jazz Angels We Have Heard on High from Scott’s ChristmAcoustic II CD.

36: Holiday Cheer: Hark! The Harold Angels Sing

ScottW — Fri, 22 Dec 2006 05:50:00 +0000

After a holiday greeting from Melissa, a chat about our spoiled kids and a quick talk about Scott’s new contact lens (wheeeee), our fifth Holiday Cheer Song is Hark! The Harold Angels Sing, from Scott’s ChristmAcoustic II CD.

35: Holiday Cheer: Noel

ScottW — Wed, 20 Dec 2006 05:50:00 +0000

Today’s Holiday Cheer Song is Noel, from Scott’s ChristmAcoustic II CD. But before the song, we are treated to a little fun from Heather and Savannah.

34: Holiday Cheer: Silent Night / Here Comes Santa Claus

ScottW — Sat, 16 Dec 2006 05:50:00 +0000

I’m feeling in a particularly festive mood today. It’s Friday, bills are paid, business is good, life is good. That said, this episode of the Living In Las Vegas Podcast features two-Two-TWO songs of Holiday Cheer: Silent Night and Here Comes Santa Claus (both from the ChristmAcoustic CD. (BTW, Happy Hanukkah too!)

33: Holiday Cheer (1/6): Little Drummer Boy

ScottW — Thu, 14 Dec 2006 05:50:00 +0000

It’s the holidays! And in the holiday-giving spirit, we’d like to give something to our listeners. For today’s Living In Las Vegas Podcast, and for the next five shows thereafter, we’re going to provide a little musical holiday cheer from now until Christmas day. Each show will feature a tune from either of Scott’s ChristmAcoustic or ChristmAcoustic II CD. Today’s song is Little Drummer Boy.

32: Hypnotist Anthony Cools and How We Got “Comped”

ScottW — Sat, 18 Nov 2006 05:50:00 +0000

After being in Las Vegas for over a year, we finally get our first “comp”! For today’s Living In Las Vegas Podcast, we talk about the Anthony Cools Hypnotist Show at Paris and how we got in for free. Show notes:

Thanks to Polycom On Demand
Listern Voice Mail (from Australia)
Listener Email (Las Vegas safety, moving to LV and the recent elections
Anthony Cools
Show Comps at VegasSeatFillers.com

31: Hotel Fear Soundseerer Tour

ScottW — Fri, 27 Oct 2006 05:50:00 +0000

For today’s Living In Las Vegas Podcast, we do our first-ever “soundseerer” tour. Listen in as Scott and Melissa visit Hotel Fear. . .and discover that Melissa is the best screamer since Jamie Lee Curtis! Show notes:

Spooky music intro by Scott
Melissa is all about giving out LiLV business cards!
Screams like you’ve NEVER heard
This is the most “beeped” show ever!

30: A Peek at Aliante Station Casino

ScottW — Fri, 13 Oct 2006 03:50:00 +0000

The folks at Station Casinos held an open house to share the new Aliante Station design with their soon-to-be neighbors. Today’s Living In Las Vegas Podcast gives you the inside scoop of what we saw. Show notes:

Show Sponsor: Polycom On Demand
Podcast and Portable Media Expo stuff
Listener Audio — Angela
Listener Letters — Angela (again!), Brian, John, Mark and Luz and Cheryl
New LiLV Feature? Friends of the LiLV Show!
Aliante Station — A Sneak Peek

** NEW: 62: A Tour of the Aliante Station Casino and Hotel **

29: Festival-O-Rama for The Whitneys

ScottW — Fri, 29 Sep 2006 03:11:00 +0000

Today’s Living In Las Vegas Podcast tells the story of Scott, Melissa and oldest daughter Heather’s visit to BalloonaPalooza and the Las Vegas Greek Food Festival. Show notes:

Show intro by Tom
Show Sponsor: Polycom On Demand
Listener Letter Reading–Version 2.0
New Segment: Christopher’s Cuisine!
BalloonaPalooza (man, 6am is EARLY for a Saturday)
LV Greek Food Festival (talk about an impressive raffle item!)