We go “on location” to Fremont East, and talk to longtime Las Vegas businessman Ryan Doherty.

He’s the owner of Corner Bar Management, which operates several bars in downtown Las Vegas. 

Hosted by: Lisa Melmed

Co-Hosts: Jonathan Jossel and Gary Vickery 

We welcome the CEO of William Hill US, Joe Asher.

William Hill is the largest sports book operator in the country, and is our sports book partner at Plaza. 

Joe and Jonathan Jossel talk about the history of Plaza sports books, and Hill’s efforts to become a presence in states that have legalized sports betting. 

Hosted by: Lisa Melmed

Co-Hosts: Jonathan Jossel, Russell Aaron, Gary Vickery 

What’s it take to close a building that never closes?

Plaza CEO Jonathan Jossel takes a deeper dive into the final hours before we shut our doors on March 17th. Lisa Melmed shares the challenge of helping check every single room at closing.

And Jonathan answers more email and social media questions, as he, Lisa and Russell Aaron record a second episode from their homes. 

Hosted by: Lisa Melmed

Co-Hosts: Jonathan Jossel and Gary Vickery 

Jonathan, Lisa and Gary have connected from their homes for this episode. They share how they’re coping these days, and what’s happening at the Plaza during the closure.

Jonathan also talks about the 2011 shutdown in which the property underwent a major upgrade. And he tells tales about two floods that hit the Plaza. 

Hosted by: Lisa Melmed

Co-Hosts: Jonathan Jossel and Gary Vickery 

Oscar B. Goodman needs no introduction. He is responsible for making downtown Las Vegas what it is today. More importantly he was the Mayor of Las Vegas and a former lawyer for organized crime.

On this episode of the podcast, Oscar shares stories of moving to Las Vegas, representing individuals who were reputedly involved with organized crime, and details about the case of the century.

Hosted by Jonathan Jossel, Lisa Melmed, Russell Aaron, Gary Vickery.

Weldon Russell. The godfather of Bingo. Vietnam Veteran. Weldon came to Vegas when he was 14 years old. He has worked along side Steve Wynn, Jackie Gaughan and Jonathan Jossel. Weldon helped introduce Keno to Australia, where he lived for 15 years. His knowledge about the game is unrivaled.

Hosted by Jonathan Jossel, Lisa Melmed, Russell Aaron, Gary Vickery.

Downtown Las Vegas, 2005. Sam Cherry, developer and head of the City of Las Vegas Planning Commission, sets his sights on building a high rise building in Downtown Las Vegas. Sam shares his story of building Soho Lofts. He also shares his story of the first time meeting Former Mayor Oscar Goodman. It’s a good one.

Hosted by Jonathan Jossel, Lisa Melmed and Gary Vickery