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Top of the Food Chain #049: The Sweet Success of Opening Your Own Bakery (Audio)

vvn — Fri, 18 May 2012 03:24:10 +0000

We continue our run of world-class chefs who left a high-profile job at a Strip property to open their own shop. For this episode of Top of the Food Chain, we sweeten things up with author and co-owner of Chocolate & Spice Bakery Megan Romano.

Pub Crawl #078: Swimwear Required But Tops Are Optional (Audio)

sams — Thu, 17 May 2012 15:29:53 +0000

David and guest co-host Portland Dave drink up and discuss summertime fun by the pool (top optional) which includes hot babes, cold drinks, and giant nachos.

Living in Las Vegas #151: Putting Your Life In The Hands Of A Carny (Audio)

sams — Wed, 16 May 2012 03:23:32 +0000

Wayne sits in for Melissa on tonight’s episode of Living in Las Vegas as Scott reveals a new show as well as a revamped show coming soon to VVN. Then the guys measure their courage by revealing which carnival rides they are man enough to be strapped in to at the San Gennaro Feast. (Be sure to check out the new “After the Show” segment!)

Top of the Food Chain #048: The Return of Vic Vegas (Audio)

vvn — Fri, 11 May 2012 02:59:51 +0000

Our good friend (and unbelievably nice guy) Vic Vegas returns to Top of the Food Chain with a peek at what he’s been up to after having appeared on Food Network Star and Chopped All Stars.

Pub Crawl #077: Terrific Tequila Tasting (Audio)

sams — Thu, 10 May 2012 17:06:17 +0000

Dave and Alicia discover what may be the best way to spend three hours EVER in Las Vegas (hint: tequila), wonder why these so-called cool/hip places that have recently popped up on the Strip are neither, and decide to brew their own beer in this edition of Pub Crawl. (Be sure to check out the new “After the Show” segment!) Show notes:

Living in Las Vegas #150: Who’s Gonna Drive You Home? (Audio)

vvn — Wed, 09 May 2012 20:51:27 +0000

Jacob sits in this week as Scott and Melissa are out of town. We review the Vegas Video Network’s Cinco de Mayo celebration and how this holiday is not what we thought it was. Then we examine why a certain technology company may be driving you home and anywhere else you want to go in the near future. We wrap up by discussing how one company is injecting major cash and new life into an iconic Strip property.

Top of the Food Chain #047: Food of the Rising Sun (Audio)

vvn — Fri, 04 May 2012 03:12:28 +0000

You think Japanese food in Las Vegas is only sushi? Think again, as the city is going through what can be described as a Japanese food explosion. Al is joined by Martin Koleff, the stylist/consultant behind some of the towns hottest “alternative” Japanese restaurants.

Pub Crawl #076: Cooking Class, College Coeds, and Punk Rockers (Audio)

vvn — Thu, 03 May 2012 16:16:09 +0000

It’s fast and furious this week as Dave and Alicia cover a full spectrum of experiences in just one day. Their Pub Crawl Adventure kicks off with a fancy cooking fiesta, followed by a quick road trip out of town for a “Weird” show. Then they stop by a college spot where the girls are hot, the beer is cold and the food is cheap and wrap things up in a place that combines punk rock with pizza.

Living in Las Vegas #149: The Secret Door at The Mirage (Audio)

vvn — Wed, 02 May 2012 02:54:11 +0000

Our adopted Russian son, Stuart, stops by to drop off a few gifts and reveals the story of the secret door at The Mirage. Those who find it are exposed to private villas, your very own swimming pool and a butler at your beck and call.

Top of the Food Chain #046: Where’s The Beef. . . From? (Audio)

vvn — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 00:28:37 +0000

Al is joined by Stephen Hopcraft (Executive Chef STK, Food Network’s Chef vs City) on this week’s Top of the Food Chain. Together they discuss the variety of steak highlighting differences from American Select to Japanese Wagyu. They also note flavor contrasts between grass fed and corn fed beef and wrap up by giving us executive chef secrets to cooking a great steak at home.

Pub Crawl #075: Carlos’n Charlies – Girls Gone Mild (Audio)

vvn — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 04:53:20 +0000

This week is filled with everything from flare bartenders to drinks the size of toilet bowls as Dave and Alicia crawl to some Latin inspired cantinas. They find dirty, dorky fun and drinks that are priced right in one location and forced fun with water guns, corporate colors and outrageous prices in the other.

Living in Las Vegas #148: Wigs, Waffles and Whirlpools (Audio)

vvn — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 15:33:10 +0000

Scott and Melissa take us on a journey through two houses, one filled with high hair whores (from Texas), the other stacked high with chicken & waffles and drinks that are just the right size. Then Melissa wraps up by telling us about her spa experience at Palms Place–while the masseuse was wonderful, the overall experience left her rubbed the wrong way.

Golf & Other Fore-Letter Words #046: How To Stop Three Putting By The Weekend (Audio)

vvn — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 01:52:06 +0000

Dennis and Tom Utsler (PGA Professional, Eagle Crest Golf Course) discuss a land dispute in San Paulo affecting the 2016 Olympics, give insight to what has gone wrong in Michelle Wie’s game, and you’ll want to kiss us on the lips and buy us flowers after we share this one simple putting tip.

Top of the Food Chain #045: From Robuchon to a Hair Salon? (Audio)

VVN — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 03:28:27 +0000

Come listen to a story ’bout a man named Su, workin’ for Robuchon simply wouldn’t do, searched craigslist from dusk to dawn, finally opened Great Bao in a hair salon.

Pub Crawl #074: Fluffy Boxes and Pencil Trolls (Audio)

vvn — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 04:57:08 +0000

This week’s Pub Crawl Adventure takes David and Alicia on a thrill ride filled with strippers, fluffy boxes, and a close encounter with a pencil troll. Discover how they rate a rock star’s new adult venue as well as some of Las Vegas’ classic gentlemen’s clubs. Plus, the Ivy’s reveal how to get the most bang for your buck with foursquare check-in specials and locals only deals.

Living in Las Vegas #147: Does Scott Owe the Review Journal Readers an Apology? (Audio)

VVN — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 04:07:05 +0000

Scott and Melissa believe the best cure for a hangover is a McDonald’s cheeseburger, fries and a Coke. However, there’s a new business in Las Vegas that thinks otherwise. Then after a surprising dining experience at RM Seafood, the Whitney’s head to the Luxor and confirm that topless shows are fantastic. (Oh, and Lorena Peril should be the next big star on the Strip.)

Golf & Other Fore-Letter Words #045: Finding Your Perfect Golf Swing (Audio)

vvn — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 01:46:38 +0000

Dennis and guest Andrew Cummings (Assistant PGA Professional, TPC Summerlin) reel off a ton of priceless golf tips sure to improve your game. We find out who bounced back this week with a big win. Plus, a stunt man’s son files to play in a major and a star athlete benches himself.

Top of the Food Chain #044: Dessert Never Looked So Amazing! (Audio)

vvn — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 03:21:10 +0000

Al is joined by Amy Byro (Executive Pastry Chef Harrah’s, Flamingo) and together they discuss the inner workings of being a pastry chef for Harrah’s Las Vegas, from creating four tier wedding cakes in one day, sugar that looks like lace, and a cake covered in 14k gold!

Pub Crawl #073: Feeling Foxy in Rockabilly Heaven (Audio)

vvn — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 04:56:03 +0000

Our crawlers enjoy a jam packed weekend adventure that rates A+! Tons of tattooed girls in vintage swimsuits, numerous kick ass bands, cheap drinks and a car show create a must see event. Plus, Dave and Alicia drop into a local spot overflowing with Eastern European decor, Thai flavor and a “woooo” bartender. (Oh, and we introduce a new segment!)

Living in Las Vegas #146: The Truth About Making a Living as a Musician in Las Vegas (Audio)

vvn — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 03:38:01 +0000

With Melissa out on location (ie; her job), Pimpin’ Wayne and Scott begin this episode of Living in Las Vegas with a chat about the Vegas version of our National Pastime (which features $1 beer). Next, we bring in Pub Crawl’s David Ivy for an insider’s glimpse at the music scene in Las Vegas — what do casinos want (and how much do they pay) and what can (and should) musicians be doing to get these lucrative gigs.

Golf & Other Fore-Letter Words #044: Bubba’s Big Win (Audio)

vvn — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 01:14:17 +0000

Dennis welcomes Bob May (PGA Professional, Bob May Golf Academy) as his co-host this week. Together they recount Bubba’s big win at The Masters, debate Jason Dufner’s last minute deal, and wrap up by giving us a wide range of tips from hitting gap wedges to how much flex you should have in your swing.

Top of the Food Chain #043: Predicting the Future of the Vegas Food Scene (Audio)

VVN — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 03:24:26 +0000

Food critic Brock Radke (Las Vegas Weekly) and restaurateur Jolene Mannina join Al to talk about the Las Vegas food scene — where it is, where it’s been, and what to look forward to in the future.

Pub Crawl #072: Naked Zombies and a Country Western Crawl (Audio)

vvn — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 04:38:11 +0000

It’s BBQ cookoffs and monster trucks at the ACM (American Country Music) Experience followed by butt jiggling fun at Gilley’s during this week’s adventure. Then, David and Alicia mix it up with naked zombies at Deja Vu and cap it all off with a tour of the hotspots and awesome deals at the Silverton.

Living in Las Vegas #145: Best of Las Vegas 2012 – Are You F’ing Kidding Me?! (Audio)

VVN — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 03:37:04 +0000

With gas over $4 a gallon and airfares going up, it’s hard for many folks to vacation in Las Vegas.

That’s the bad news.

The good news? According to the collective intelligence that is the Las Vegas Review-Journal readers, you don’t need to come to Las Vegas for the best. Congratulations Paducah, Kentucky, that Outback over on Hinkleville Road is the best steak Las Vegas has offer. Yeeeeee-Haaaaw.

Golf & Other Fore-Letter Words #043: An Insider’s Look at Shadow Creek (Audio)

vvn — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 01:50:28 +0000

Dennis is joined by co-host Mark Brenneman (General Manager, Shadow Creek) who reveals an insider’s look at Shadow Creek, from his favorite holes, to some of the celebrities that have played there in the past. Then they discuss if the first female member at Augusta is in the near future, a devastating one foot putt, and how porn is the fore letter word this week.

Vegas SportsDay #117 (04-02) NCAA Championship (Audio)

vvn — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 19:45:16 +0000

Vegas SportsDay for Monday, April 2nd, 2012. On today’s show, we cover:

FIRST TAKE/N.L. WEST: N.L. West preview.
MARKET WATCH: NBA home stretch.
MONEY TIME: Kansas / Kentucky.

Vegas SportsDay #116 (03-30) Final Four Preview (Audio)

vvn — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 15:35:00 +0000

Vegas SportsDay for Friday, March 30th, 2012. For today’s show, we cover:

FIRST TAKE/N.L. CENTRAL: NL Central Preview.
MONEY TIME: I – Friday NBA.
MONEY TIME: II – NCAA Final Four.

Top of the Food Chain #042: Think Cooking in High School Isn’t Cool? Think Again. (Audio)

VVN — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 04:03:07 +0000

Remember when taking cooking in high school meant enrolling in home economics and getting harassed by your friends? In this episode of Top of the Food Chain, you’ll meet a 16-year-old who will likely be your favorite chef in a few years and is already being recruited by some of the finest restaurants in Las Vegas.

Vegas SportsDay #115 (03-29) NL East Preview & NIT Finals (Audio)

vvn — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 19:05:39 +0000

Vegas SportsDay for Thursday, March 29th, 2012. On today’s show, we cover:

FIRST TAKE/MARKET WATCH: NIT Championship.
N.L. EAST PREVIEW
MONEY TIME: TNT NBA double-header.

Pub Crawl #071: Puck It! Let’s Have More Fish Tacos (Audio)

VVN — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 04:53:19 +0000

Hot bartenders and fish tacos are the highlights of this weeks crawl. Dave and Alicia become hockey fans and learn the second trip can be better than the first.

Vegas SportsDay #114 (03-28) On to the AL West (Audio)

vvn — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 19:01:21 +0000

Vegas SportsDay for Wednesday, March 28th, 2012. For today’s show, we cover:

FIRST TAKE/MARKET WATCH: Working Louisville tickets.
A.L. WEST PREVIEW
MONEY TIME: Wednesday NBA.

Living in Las Vegas #144: Le Reve, a Dream. Le Reve Marketing, a Nightmare (Audio)

vvn — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 02:49:12 +0000

On this episode of Living in Las Vegas, Scott and Melissa describe incredible pizza made in just 90 seconds, new boots that are made for walking and how Wynn gets it wrong.

Vegas SportsDay #113 (03-27) NIT Semi Finals (Audio)

vvn — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 19:34:04 +0000

Vegas SportsDay for Tuesday, March 27th, 2012. On today’s show, we cover:

FIRST TAKE/MARKET WATCH: NIT Semi’s.
A.L. CENTRAL PREVIEW
MONEY TIME: Tuesday NBA.

Golf & Other Fore-Letter Words #042: A Day in the Life of a Network Sports Anchor (Audio)

vvn — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 01:35:03 +0000

Dennis and co-host Scott Bemis (Sports Anchor, KLAS Channel 8 ) discuss the odds of American lady pros winning on tour, father-son challenge nostalgia, Arnold’s blowup and the end of Q-school.

Vegas SportsDay #112 (03-26) MLB Previews Begin (Audio)

vvn — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 19:29:06 +0000

Vegas SportsDay for Monday, March 26th, 2012. For today’s show, we cover:

FIRST TAKE/MARKET WATCH: NCAA weekend review.
A.L. EAST PREVIEW
MONEY TIME: Monday NBA.

Vegas SportsDay #111 (03-23) Saturday Elite Eight (Audio)

vvn — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 18:59:27 +0000

Vegas SportsDay for Friday, March 23rd, 2012. On today’s show, we cover:

FIRST TAKE/MAIL TIME: When moves aren’t moves.
MONEY TIME: I – Friday NBA.
MONEY TIME: II – Saturday Elite 8.

Top of the Food Chain #041: A Pro’s Primer on Pasta (Audio)

vvn — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 03:02:23 +0000

On this carb-friendly episode of Top of the Food Chain, we get a master’s look at all things Pasta as we welcome back Geno Bernardo (Executive Chef, NOVE Italiano).

Vegas SportsDay #110 (03-22) Friday Sweet 16 (Audio)

vvn — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 19:13:04 +0000

Vegas SportsDay for Thursday, March 22nd, 2012. For today’s show, we cover:

FIRST TAKE/MARKET WATCH: NFL aftershock.
MONEY TIME: I – Thursday NBA.
MONEY TIME: II – Friday in Atlanta.
MONEY TIME: III – Friday in St. Louis.

Pub Crawl #070: Hangovers, Brawls, and a Hooch Hotel (Audio)

vvn — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 04:40:42 +0000

Dave and Alicia give us a Pub Crawl Adventure filled with near perfect 10′s. Together they rate food trucks, rock out with Metal Elvis, get the VIP treatment at NASCAR, and wrap up by wondering why a St. Patrick’s Day Festival has almost no Irish flare.

Vegas SportsDay #109 (03-21) Thursday Sweet 16 (Audio)

vvn — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 19:09:16 +0000

Vegas SportsDay for Wednesday, March 21st, 2012. On today’s show, we cover:

FIRST TAKE/MARKET WATCH: Those other tournaments.
MONEY TIME: I – Wednesday NBA.
MONEY TIME: II – Thursday in Boston.
MONEY TIME: III – Thursday in Phoenix.

Living in Las Vegas #143: We Meet Chazz, Get Musical, and Invent a New Pay Per View Network (Audio)

VVN — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 03:27:56 +0000

Before meeting VVN friend Chazz Palminteri (with special guest Cheryl Coon), we talk Las Vegas Real Estate, highlight some cool music festivals and help a fan from Russia.

Vegas SportsDay #108 (03-20) Some Early Sweet 16 Sugar (Audio)

vvn — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 19:23:00 +0000

Vegas SportsDay for Tuesday, March 20th, 2012. For today’s show, we cover:

FIRST TAKE/MAIL TIME: Cleaning up the inbox.
MAIL TIME: More mail.
MARKET WATCH: Sweet 16 futures.
MONEY TIME: Tuesday night hoops.

Golf & Other Fore-Letter Words #041: San Francisco’s Anti Golf Activists Are Pissing Us Off! (Audio)

vvn — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 01:47:41 +0000

Dennis and co-host Joe Kelly (Director of golf, Sun City Summerlin) discuss how Luke Donald regained his #1 world ranking, give bogeys to anti-golf activists, find a mechanic who pays instead of charges, and close out by giving us techniques to hit hybrids.

Vegas SportsDay #107 (03-19) NBA, Post-Trade Deadline (Audio)

vvn — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 19:19:03 +0000

Vegas SportsDay for Monday, March 19th, 2012. On today’s show, we cover:

FIRST TAKE/MARKET WATCH: The Marshall plan.
POST MORTEM: NBA moves.
MONEY TIME: I – Monday NBA.
MONEY TIME: II – Monday tourneys.

Vegas SportsDay #106 (03-16) NCAA Weekend (Audio)

vvn — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 19:06:42 +0000

Vegas SportsDay for Friday, March 16th, 2012. For today’s show, we cover:

FIRST TAKE/MARKET WATCH: First day impressions.
MONEY TIME: I – Friday NBA.
MONEY TIME: II – Saturday NCAA.
MONEY TIME: III – Saturday NCAA, Part II.

Pub Crawl #069: Ass Juice; Better Than It Sounds (Audio)

VVN — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 04:31:28 +0000

Dave and Alicia enjoy all you can eat tapas, find out that not everything is small at Little Crown & Anchor, and discovered that one of the their top 5 nacho spots deserves a promotion.

Vegas SportsDay #105 (03-15) Friday NCAA Round #1 (Audio)

vvn — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 22:00:25 +0000

Vegas SportsDay for Thursday, March 15th, 2012. On today’s show, we cover:

MONEY TIME: I – Friday at Greensboro and Columbus.
MONEY TIME: II – Friday at Nashville and Omaha.

Vegas SportsDay #104 (03-14) Thursday NCAA Round #1 (Audio)

vvn — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 20:17:22 +0000

Vegas SportsDay for Wednesday, March 14th, 2012. For today’s show, we cover:

FIRST TAKE/MARKET WATCH: NBA and other stuff.
MONEY TIME: I – Thursday at Pittsburgh and Louisville.
MONEY TIME: II – Thursday at Albuquerque and Portland.

Living in Las Vegas #142: Dinner with Oscar, a Concert at The Smith Center (Audio)

VVN — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 02:59:08 +0000

Although playing hurt, Melissa is back! We talk about a Nancy Rayguns controversy, dinner at one of the most romantic restaurants in Las Vegas, then review our first visit to The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, where we saw Bela Fleck and The Flecktones in concert.

Vegas SportsDay #103 (03-13) The Big Dance Begins (Audio)

vvn — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 19:22:48 +0000

Vegas SportsDay for Tuesday, March 13th, 2012. On today’s show, we cover:

FIRST TAKE/MARKET WATCH: 2012 brackets.
POST MORTEM: Jousting in the minor tournaments.
MONEY TIME: I – Tuesday NBA.
MONEY TIME: II – NCAA opening round.

Vegas SportsDay #102 (03-12) Bracket Time, Plus Monday NBA (Audio)

vvn — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 19:24:04 +0000

Vegas SportsDay for Monday, March 12th, 2012. For today’s show, we cover:

FIRST TAKE/MAIL TIME: Here come the brackets.
POST MORTEM: Malice in wonderland?
MONEY TIME: Monday NBA.

Awkward Silence 2.1 #023: Comedian Brian Moote (Audio)

VVN — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 22:22:28 +0000

Looking for a video of the birth of Snookie’s baby? We got it. Want to hear about having sex with a pool toy? We got that too, thanks to our headliner Brian Moote.

Vegas SportsDay #101 (03-09) Friday Night [Hoop] Lights (Audio)

vvn — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 16:27:34 +0000

Vegas SportsDay for Friday, March 9th, 2012. On today’s show, we cover:

FIRST TAKE/POST MORTEM: Thursday Review.
MONEY TIME: I – Friday NBA.
MONEY TIME: II – Friday NCAA, Part I.
MONEY TIME: III – Friday NCAA, Part II.

Top of the Food Chain #040: The Big 5: When Money is No Object (Audio)

vvn — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 02:23:19 +0000

The French are well represented as Al walks us through what is arguably the five most extravagant fine dining options in Las Vegas. (This would be a good time to have your American Express Black card handy.)

Vegas SportsDay #100 (03-08) Conference Tourneys Heat Up (Audio)

vvn — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 20:20:09 +0000

SHOW #100 of Vegas SportsDay for Thursday, March 8th, 2012. For today’s show, we cover:

FIRST TAKE/MARKET WATCH: Wednesday Review .
MONEY TIME: I – TNT Double-Header.
MONEY TIME: II – Thursday Afternoon NCAA.
MONEY TIME: III – Thursday Night NCAA.

Pub Crawl #068: Cheap Beer, Wild Men, and Endless Martini’s (Audio)

vvn — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 15:50:17 +0000

Pub Crawl walks on the wild side this week as Dave and Alicia recall an “Adventure” that takes us from martini lounges to “bear” bars.

Vegas SportsDay #099 (03-07) All Tourneys, All the Time (Audio)

vvn — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 20:16:31 +0000

Vegas SportsDay for Wednesday, March 7th, 2012. On today’s show, we cover:

FIRST TAKE/MARKET WATCH: Peyton’s place.
MARKET WATCH: Tourney previews.
MONEY TIME: I – Wednesday NBA.
MONEY TIME: II – Conference tourney NCAA.

Living in Las Vegas #141: The Royal House – Don’t Know About it? You Will. (Audio)

VVN — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 04:00:43 +0000

In Las Vegas, where news about our hotels and casinos are often doom and gloom (Fountain Bleu, Echelon, etc.), it’s refreshing to find a property that has successfully bucked that trend. In this episode of Living in Las Vegas, Scott interview Bob O’Neil, one of the folks responsible for the resurrection of The Royal House (formally the Royal Resort). We also talk about our encounter with one of the stars of Pawn Stars.

Vegas SportsDay #098 (03-06) Horizon Title on the Line (Audio)

vvn — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 20:02:54 +0000

Vegas SportsDay for Tuesday, March 6th, 2012. For today’s show, we cover:

FIRST TAKE/MARKET WATCH: Tourney previews, part I.
MARKET WATCH: Tourney previews, part II.
MONEY TIME: I – Tuesday NBA.
MONEY TIME: II – Tuesday Night NCAA.

Golf & Other Fore-Letter Words #040: European Domination Continues (Audio)

vvn — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 01:41:19 +0000

Dennis and co-host Lee Smith (Director of golf, TPC Summerlin) fly through a lot of great golf info this week. Together they talk about Rory’s win at the Honda Classic, which makes him #1 in the world, debate if an American can ever recapture that spot, and wrap up by giving us a variety of tips to help us with challenges from over swinging to staying behind the ball.

Vegas SportsDay #097 (03-05) CAA, WAC Championship Games (Audio)

vvn — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 19:53:00 +0000

Vegas SportsDay for Monday, March 5th, 2012. On today’s show, we cover:

FIRST TAKE/MARKET WATCH: Big East tourney time.
POST MORTEM: Cardinal sins.
MONEY TIME: I – Monday NBA.
MONEY TIME: II – CAA, WAC Championships.

Getting REAL (Estate) in Vegas #064: Why Are Home Prices Going Up? (Audio)

vvn — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 22:36:53 +0000

On this edition of Getting REAL Bridget tells Trulia their information is wrong, gives us six reasons why home prices are going up, then closes by sharing useful disaster preparedness information.

Vegas SportsDay #096 (03-02) Weekend Hoops (Audio)

vvn — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 20:07:10 +0000

Vegas SportsDay for Friday, March 2nd, 2012. For today’s show, we cover:

FIRST TAKE/MARKET WATCH:Tourney timing.
INSIDER SIX-PACK: Will Rondo be gondo?
MONEY TIME: I – Friday NBA.
MONEY TIME: II – Weekend NCAA.

Top of the Food Chain #039: Comparing ‘Real’ French with ‘Vegas’ French (Audio)

VVN — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 02:05:51 +0000

Max Jacobson returns to Top of the Food Chain with a first-hand comparison between Las Vegas restaurants and their European counterparts. Max follows with a blistering retort to John Curtas’ recent criticism of his fellow food critics.

Vegas SportsDay #095 (03-01) Thursday Night Baskets (Audio)

vvn — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 19:54:37 +0000

Vegas SportsDay for Thursday, March 1st, 2012. On today’s show, we cover:

FIRST TAKE/MAIL TIME: Can anybody make a shot?
POST MORTEM: Worries in Westwood.
MONEY TIME: I – TNT NBA Double-Header.
MONEY TIME: II – Thursday NCAA.

Pub Crawl #067: Five Five Ounce Beers for Five Fifty (Audio)

vvn — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 05:04:51 +0000

Dave is joined by Portland Dave on this episode of Pub Crawl. Together the boys recount an in-depth beer crawl that runs from from The Strip to Downtown, highlighting beers both good and bad.

Vegas SportsDay #094 (02-29) Wednesday Night Hoops (Audio)

vvn — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 20:06:17 +0000

Vegas SportsDay for Wednesday, February 29th, 2012. For today’s show, we cover:

FIRST TAKE/MARKET WATCH: Tourney tactics, Part I.
MARKET WATCH: Tourney tactics, Part II.
MONEY TIME: I – Wednesday NBA.
MONEY TIME: II – Wednesday NCAA.

Vegas SportsDay #093 (02-28) NBA Second Half Preview (Audio)

vvn — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 20:21:03 +0000

Vegas SportsDay for Tuesday, February 28th, 2012. On today’s show, we cover:

FIRST TAKE/MAILTIME: Dealing with losing streaks.
MARKET WATCH: NBA second half preview.
MONEY TIME: I – Tuesday NBA.
MONEY TIME: II – Tuesday NCAA.

Golf & Other Fore-Letter Words #039: How Much is Your Handicap Worth? (Audio)

vvn — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 01:54:47 +0000

Dennis and co-host Lee Smith (Director of golf, TPC Summerlin) jump right in this week by discussing Hunter Mahan’s win at the Accenture Matchplay. Then they talk about his new mega-mansion, wonder how one man can sue for having his handicap lowered, and wrap up by helping us improve the rhythm of our putting stroke.

Awkward Silence 2.1 #022: Comedian Elayne Boosler (Audio)

VVN — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 01:20:51 +0000

After we blaze through the news, Courtney risks her life by reporting live from the Heart Attack Grill. Then Gooch welcomes a legend of comedy to the stage, as Elayne Boosler talks comedy, spits a rap, and shines an intimate spotlight on ex-roommate (and lover?) Andy Kaufman.

(By the way, for somebody who doesn’t swear on stage, YIKES!)

Getting REAL (Estate) in Vegas #063: An Insider’s Look at the Title and Escrow Process (Audio)

VVN — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 01:01:37 +0000

One of the most confusing aspects of buying or selling your home is the titles/escrow process. In this episode of Getting REAL (Estate) in Vegas, Channelle Beller (Equity Title of Nevada) helps us better understand the ins and outs of the last step of your real estate transaction.

Vegas SportsDay #092 (02-24) NBA All Star Weekend (Audio)

vvn — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 19:47:45 +0000

Vegas SportsDay for Friday, February 24th, 2012. For today’s show, we cover:

FIRST TAKE/MAILTIME: Building a Bankroll.
MARKET WATCH: NBA All Star Weekend.
MONEY TIME: I – Friday NCAA.
MONEY TIME: II – Weekend NCAA.

Top of the Food Chain #038: A Great Cause, Some Bad Language (Audio)

VVN — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 02:52:18 +0000

As we learn from Three Square Food Bank‘s Erica Thompson, Restaurant Week combines great food and great prices. . .all for a great cause.

That’s the happy, peppy, bursting with love portion of the show.

Then John Curtas is back to spread a little love among some of his favorite Restaurant Week locations, followed by a two-prong attack against FCC regulations and fellow Las Vegas food critics.

(For those scoring at home and listening to this on the radio. . .John: 4.5 BLEEPS. Al: 1 BLEEP.)

Vegas SportsDay #091 (02-23) Thursday Night Baskets (Audio)

vvn — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 21:10:18 +0000

Vegas SportsDay for Thursday, February 23rd, 2012. On today’s show, we cover:

FIRST TAKE/MAILTIME: Hardcourt revenge.
POST MORTEM: Bo and Coach K try to get even.
MONEY TIME: I – TNT NBA Double-Header.
MONEY TIME: II – Thursday NCAA.

Pub Crawl #066: They Gotta Buzz You In (Audio)

vvn — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 05:37:39 +0000

The 5th floor of the Luxor isn’t as clean as you think. Plus, Dave and Alicia take us to a real Royale spot at The Royal House. And since it’s National Margarita Day, the hosts have one call the Senor Pooh Bear. (Dave also has something called that, but it’s not a drink.)

Vegas SportsDay #090 (02-22) Wednesday Night Hoops (Audio)

vvn — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 20:01:20 +0000

Vegas SportsDay for Wednesday, February 22nd, 2012. For today’s show, we cover:

FIRST TAKE/MARKET WATCH: Getting spurred.
POST MORTEM: The lake show.
MONEY TIME: I – Wednesday NBA.
MONEY TIME: II – Wednesday NCAA.

Vegas SportsDay #089 (02-21) Tuesday Night Baskets (Audio)

vvn — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 19:53:42 +0000

Vegas SportsDay for Tuesday, February 21st, 2012. On today’s show, we cover:

FIRST TAKE/MARKET WATCH: Figuring futures
POST MORTEM: Los lobos.
MONEY TIME: I – Tuesday NBA.
MONEY TIME: II – Tuesday NCAA.

Vegas SportsDay #088 (02-20) Presidents Day Hoops (Audio)

vvn — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 19:55:50 +0000

Vegas SportsDay for Monday, February 20th, 2012. For today’s show, we cover:

FIRST TAKE/MAIL TIME: Hot or cold?
POST MORTEM: Why Irish eyes are smiling.
MONEY TIME: I – Monday NBA.
MONEY TIME: II – Monday NCAA.

Getting REAL (Estate) in Vegas #062: Eight Tips to Short Sell Your Home (Audio)

vvn — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 00:14:27 +0000

With market inventory going down, and prices going up Bridget gives us a sneak peak into a new online feature to help buyers. For those of us looking to short sell a home we have insightful tips in creating a short sale package.

Awkward Silence 2.1 #021: Comedian Hal Sparks (Audio)

vvn — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 00:02:50 +0000

After we talk about Chris Brown, sex, and panties, we check in with Courtney live from the Farmers Market. Then Gooch is joined by Hal Sparks to talk about music, social media, drugs, and how stand up is about timing on this episode of Awkward Silence 2.1.

Vegas SportsDay #087 (02-17) Weekend Hoops (Audio)

vvn — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 20:17:34 +0000

Vegas SportsDay for Friday, February 17th, 2012. On today’s show, we cover:

FIRST TAKE/MAIL TIME: Bracket Buster or Bluster?
INSIDER SIX-PACK: Here comes J. R.
MONEY TIME: I – Friday NBA.
MONEY TIME: II – Weekend NCAA.

Top of the Food Chain #037: Let’s Talk Tapas (Audio)

vvn — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 02:28:54 +0000

On this episode of Top of the Food Chain Al is talking tapas with Nina Manchev, owner of Bar Forte. Together they discuss the history of tapas (it’s not just small plates), tapas for beginners, and wrap up by discussing Bulgarian cuisine and the lazy man’s sangria, Calimocho.

Vegas SportsDay #086 (02-16) Thursday Night Hoops (Audio)

vvn — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 20:08:15 +0000

Vegas SportsDay for Thursday, February 16th, 2012. For today’s show, we cover:

FIRST TAKE/MAIL TIME: Follow, or reverse?
POST MORTEM: Why play defense at all?
MONEY TIME: I – TNT Double-Header.
MONEY TIME: II – Thursday NCAA.

LiLV #140 + PC #065: Pimp Hats, Man Skirts, a Monkee Sister, and a Dracula Hairdo (Audio)

VVN — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 07:01:25 +0000

It’s not often you hear about a guy dating the sister of a Monkee, another guy wearing a skirt, a girl wearing a pimp hat and another girl rocking a Dracula hairdo.

That is, unless you’re watching the first-ever Living in Las Vegas/Pub Crawl combo episode!

Join David, Alicia, Scott, and Melissa as they share a great old-school restaurant perfect for a special romantic dinner and the stories of how each of them met the love of their lives.

Vegas SportsDay #085 (02-15): Wednesday Night Baskets (Audio)

vvn — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 20:17:20 +0000

Vegas SportsDay for Wednesday, February 15th, 2012. On today’s show, we cover:

FIRST TAKE/MAIL TIME: The info superhighway.
INSIDER SIX-PACK: NBA issues galore.
MONEY TIME: I – Wednesday NBA.
MONEY TIME: II – Wednesday NCAA .

Vegas SportsDay #084 (02-14): Tuesday Night Hoops (Audio)

vvn — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 19:55:21 +0000

Vegas SportsDay for Tuesday, February 14th, 2012. For today’s show, we cover:

FIRST TAKE/MAIL TIME: Rating the refs.
POST MORTEM: A Kobe “Beef”.
MONEY TIME: I – Tuesday NBA.
MONEY TIME: II – Tuesday NCAA .

Golf & Other Fore-Letter Words #038: Did Tiger Choke? (Audio)

vvn — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 01:57:24 +0000

Golf & Other Fore-Letter Words is back! After Dennis and co-host Lee Smith (Director of golf, TPC Summerlin) debate if Tiger choked at Pebble Beach, they talk about violence on the golf course, and wrap up by telling us the differences between steel and graphite shafts.

Vegas SportsDay #083 (02-13): “Big Monday” Hoops (Audio)

vvn — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 20:25:04 +0000

Vegas SportsDay for Monday, February 13th, 2012. On today’s show, we cover:

FIRST TAKE/MAIL TIME: On correlated parlays.
POST MORTEM: Just “Lin” baby.
MONEY TIME: I – Monday NBA.
MONEY TIME: II – Monday NCAA .

Getting REAL (Estate) in Vegas #061: Foreclosure Fraud Settlement – An Analysis (Audio)

VVN — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 22:48:00 +0000

It looks like the banks have finally been told to account for their often illegal ways as Bridget walks us through the particulars of the recently announced $26 billion Foreclosure Fraud Settlement.

Vegas SportsDay #082 (02-10): Weekend Hoops (Audio)

vvn — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 19:55:55 +0000

Vegas SportsDay for Friday, February 10th, 2012. For today’s show, we cover:

FIRST TAKE/MAIL TIME: Cleaning up the In Box.
INSIDER SIX-PACK: Manu Ginobli returns.
MONEY TIME: I – Friday NBA.
MONEY TIME: II – Weekend NCAA.

Top of the Food Chain #036: Introduction to Thai Cuisine (Audio)

vvn — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 02:22:29 +0000

Al is joined by Chef Jet Tila (Iron Chef America) to discuss the regions, tastes, and history of Thai cuisine on this episode of Top of the Food Chain.

Vegas SportsDay #081 (02-09): TNT Double-Header Preview (Audio)

vvn — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:03:31 +0000

Vegas SportsDay for Thursday, February 9th, 2012. On today’s show, we cover:

FIRST TAKE/MAIL TIME: NCAA letdowns? Not anymore….
POST MORTEM: NBA action? It kinda sucks.
MONEY TIME: I – Thursday NBA.
MONEY TIME: II – Thursday NCAA.

Pub Crawl #064: Seven Hours at One Bar? Let Us Explain. . . (Audio)

vvn — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:14:55 +0000

It’s not often that Dave and Alicia spend seven hours at one bar. But when they bump into a couple other Vegas Video Network folks, well, that explains it.

Vegas SportsDay #080 (02-08): NBA Showdowns (Audio)

vvn — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:20:11 +0000

Vegas SportsDay for Wednesday, February 8th, 2012. For today’s show, we cover:

FIRST TAKE/MAIL TIME: Cleaning up the In Box.
INSIDER SIX-PACK: Many stars aren’t shining.
MONEY TIME: I – Wednesday NBA.
MONEY TIME: II – Wednesday NCAA.

Living in Las Vegas #139: See Scott Stay Out Late. See Melissa Talk to Scott. Run Scott, Run. (Audio)

vvn — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 03:41:33 +0000

After reviewing a few critical interview tips after Scott’s first talk with an applicant for the VVN apprentice job (yikes), we spot the drunkest girl EVER and engage in a high-velocity chat about the late-night habits of one of your hosts.

Vegas SportsDay #079 (02-07): 12 months to Super Bowl XLVII (Audio)

vvn — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:04:50 +0000

Vegas SportsDay for Tuesday, February 7th, 2012. On today’s show, we cover:

FIRST TAKE/MAIL TIME: “Pleasers” make sense.
MARKET WATCH: 2013 NFL futurebook.
POST MORETM: Spurs hit the road.
MONEY TIME: Tuesday hoops.

Vegas SportsDay #078 (02-06): And Now We Turn to Hoops (Audio)

vvn — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:53:22 +0000

Vegas SportsDay for Monday, February 6th, 2012. For today’s show, we cover:

FIRST TAKE/MARKET WATCH: The crowning of a champion.
POST MORTEM: “The Play’s the Thing”.
MONEY TIME: I – Monday NBA.
MONEY TIME: II – Monday NCAA.

Getting REAL (Estate) in Vegas #060: Swimming Pools in Vegas – Yay or Nay? (Audio)

VVN — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:54:47 +0000

There are some people on the Vegas Video Network that insist that living in Las Vegas without a pool is no way to live. Bridget, on the other hand, provides a more balanced look at adding 20,000 gallons of water to your back yard. She follows that with IRS deductions for which all home owners should be aware.

Awkward Silence 2.1 #020: Comedian Shawn Halpin (Audio)

VVN — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:44:16 +0000

After we congratulate a 15-year-old tap dancer, Courtney beams in live from Bally’s where she’s placing a bet on this weekend’s Super Bowl. Then Gooch welcomes headliner Shawn Halpin (MTV, NBC, LA Improv) to the stage.

Vegas SportsDay #077 (02-03): Weekend Edition (Audio)

vvn — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:12:01 +0000

Vegas SportsDay for Friday, February 3rd, 2012. On today’s show, we cover:

FIRST TAKE/MARKET WATCH: Recap of Super Bowl Picks.
INSIDER SIX-PACK: Fab Melo returns.
MONEY TIME: I – Weekend NBA.
MONEY TIME: II – Weekend NCAA.