It may be a party every night in Las Vegas, but making those parties happen is hard work for Jason Strauss, one of the Managing Partners of Tao Group Hospitality.

Jason shares his journey from organizing a party for fellow high school seniors in New York to running one of the most successful hospitality companies in the country. 

Hosts: Jonathan Jossel, Lisa Melmed, Gary Vickery

Wanna buy a casino? Do you have one to sell? If so, Michael Parks is your guy. He’s put together some of the biggest casino deals in Las Vegas, Reno and beyond. Michael takes a deep dive into the complex, intriguing world of gaming properties — including the sale of The Las Vegas Club. 

Also, Jonathan shares some thoughts about Vegas legend Sheldon Adelson, who died earlier this month. 

Hosts: Jonathan Jossel, Lisa Melmed, Gary Vickery

The “Empresario Extraordinaire” of Las Vegas, Ross Mollison, joins Jonathan, Lisa and Gary. Actually, Ross is the founder of Spiegelworld, the company that brings us “Absinthe,” “Opium” and “Atomic Saloon,” three of the biggest shows on The Strip.

Checking in from New York, Ross updates the status of the shows during the Covid closures. He and Jonathan share stories of ideas that never happened, and ideas that could still happen!

Hosts: Jonathan Jossel, Lisa Melmed, Gary Vickery

The man who brought professional soccer to Las Vegas joins Jonathan and Lisa to talk about the journey. Brett Lashbrook, owner and GM of Las Vegas Lights F.C., explains how bringing the world’s most popular sport to the world’s entertainment capital was a “no brainer.”

He also discusses the various proposals for upgrading the Lights’ venue, and whether Las Vegas will ever have an MLS team.

Hosts: Jonathan Jossel, Lisa Melmed

Plaza slots manager Mary Myers joints Jonathan, Lisa and Gary to talk about her job — and her past jobs at The Las Vegas Club, the old joint across Main St. from the Plaza. The Las Vegas Club closed three years ago to make room for Circa, which just opened.

Hosts: Jonathan Jossel, Lisa Melmed, Gary Vickery

The El Cortez has anchored the east end of Fremont Street since 1941. Current CEO and partner Mike Nolan joins Jonathan and Lisa to talk about its legendary (and occasionally infamous) history.

Hosts: Jonathan Jossel, Lisa Melmed

Neon Museum CEO Rob McCoy shares stories about the organization dedicated to preserving the beautiful, iconic, striking neon signs that have defined Las Vegas for decades. McCoy explains how the museum came to be, how it continues to grow – and how other neon museums have sprung up with several other cities.

Hosts: Jonathan Jossel, Lisa Melmed, Gary Vickery

Live from his home in Bisbee, Arizona, The Plaza’s favorite standup comedian, Doug Stanhope, joins Jonathan, Lisa and Gary. Doug played a sold-out Plaza showroom on New Year’s Eve, and we’re all ready to have him back as soon as possible. Gary finally gets an answer about why so many bibles went missing during Doug’s stay.

He reveals the history of his wacky 70s vintage performance wardrobe. And Doug tells the tale of his first job in Las Vegas — and who personally fired him. (Hint: If you live in Nevada, you may have voted for him) And, Doug being Doug, this episode is rated “E” for Explicit. 

Hosts: Jonathan Jossel, Lisa Melmed, Gary Vickery

Jonathan and Lisa talk to Myron Martin, the man who brought a world-class performing arts center to Las Vegas. Myron recounts how he came to Las Vegas to work for Liberace, how he inadvertently insulted the fledgling arts community – and how that comment put him square in the middle of the two-decade effort to build what’s known as The Smith Center. 

Hosts: Jonathan Jossel, Lisa Melmed

Jonathan and Gary take a deep dive into Las Vegas history with Dr. David Schwartz of UNLV, who’s focused most of his academic career on the history and psychology of gaming. Dave shares stories from his new book “At the Sands,” including those weeks in the winter of 1960 when The Rat Pack performed by night and shot “Ocean’s Eleven” by day.

There’s also the tale of Carl Cohen – the Sands executive who was regarded as a great boss, but who’s infamous as the man who slugged Frank Sinatra!