80: Enjoying Life as a Las Vegas Local

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

My friend Jay, who runs promotion for a variety of shows in Las Vegas (including the LA Comedy Club) sent me the following email.  Looks like he’s looking for an assistant for a comedy magic show on Fremont Street.  Here’s the email:

Are you looking to be part of a fun show or know someone who is? If so then forward this to them.

Looking for an assistant in a comedy magic show on Fremont Street. Must be attractive, friendly and outgoing (very good with people).

Job duties include: Pitch the show 2 hours before the show, Work along-side the shows performers in a one-hour show.

Experience a huge plus, however if you’re a natural we would love to take a look.

Hours: Approximately 2:00pm- 5:30pm. Wed-Sun

Flat fee ($60) for your appearance plus commissions on sales of tickets.

Please send any information you think may be helpful in addition to a headshot (photo), plus full length photo, number to reach you at and resume. We will not even take a look without a photo. You will be performing on stage and must look presentable to the public.

This is a fun environment however we are also very hard workers.

Call 702.287.0915 to set up an interview on Friday

His email address (for the headshot, resume, etc.) is screamoutloudmarketing@yahoo.com. 

Having lived in Las Vegas since 2004, one of the most enjoyable things I do is visit The Strip. And one of the funniest parts of those visits is overhearing what others say while walking around with a 4-foot margarita strapped around their neck. I thought it would be cool to create a single online spot to list all these funny quotes and comments so PodWorx just launched a new website called Overheard on The Strip.

Here’s the URL: http://www.OverheardOnTheStrip.com

If you’ve heard something funny during your time on The Strip, we would love for you to join the fun. Please take a moment and stop by the website. Because much of the fun of a Las Vegas Strip visit is the people watching (and listening), I hope you enjoy your visit to our brand-new website!

76: Living in Las Vegas, Acting Like a Tourist

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)

One of our favorite things to do here in Las Vegas is to hang out at the LA Comedy Club.  We’ve been fans of the comedy club since it launched at Palace Stations.  It’s now located downtown at the Four Queens Casino.

Jay, the promoter for the show, has invited me to offer any local Las Vegan the opportunity to attend any show from Wednesday to Sunday FOR FREE**!!

Show times are Wed, Thur, and Fri at 8PM, and Sat at 7PM and 9PM.  This weekend features comedians Willie Farrell and Rick D’Ellia. 

There is no drink minimum.  No “catch”.  Jay is giving away these tickets to thank LV locals for making the LA Comedy Club the #1 comedy club in Las Vegas.

To get your free tickets, give Jay a call at 702.510.1611.  Tell him Scott from the Living in Las Vegas Podcast sent you!

 

** Free?  Well, there is a $4 “printing fee”.

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

[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)

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

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

As a local, I’m always playing Tour Guide and going to shows; I’ve seen Mamma Mia ten times! But, the one show I really enjoy and don’t mind seeing over and over again is Carrot Top. While parts of his show stay the same, the majority of it is new, different and incorporates current events, making it the perfect show for Locals.

Now through March 1, Carrot Top is offering Locals 25% off tickets. Call 702-262-4400 or visit a Luxor Box Office with your Nevada ID.

[Disclaimer: I work for Luxor]

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

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

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

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:

• Sponsor Podcasts Intersections by Interwoven, Interwoven’s GearUp Podcast, Acutrack Podcast, Polycom On Demand
• 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

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