Living in Las Vegas (Vegas Video Network) - Audio

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.

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.

Living in Las Vegas #138: Getting a Job in Vegas and Other Viewer Questions (Audio)

vvn — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 03:47:46 +0000

Having just returned from 10 days in London, we have an interesting take on the UK’s view of Las Vegas. We also take steps to solve the Las Vegas unemployment problem by helping folks land a job in our fair city; either by working at the Vegas Video Network or by some great tips on getting hired.

Living in Las Vegas #137: Our Real Estate Market – Great For Some, Terrible for Others (Audio)

VVN — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 03:37:50 +0000

For those in our audience considering a move to Las Vegas, among the most often-asked questions is about the real estate market. In this episode of the Living in Las Vegas Podcast, Scott and Melissa compare what they went through when purchasing their home in 2003 to what is happening in the market today. If you’re thinking of buying, this is the show for you.

Living in Las Vegas #136: Las Vegas in 2012 – Wishes, Wants, and Weight (Audio)

VVN — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 03:50:12 +0000

Today’s Living in Las Vegas Podcast begins with a weight-loss challenge. We get our laughs (and calories) on at one of the many home-grown comedy shows found here in Las Vegas. And we share what we’re looking forward to (and hoping for) in Las Vegas 2012.

Living in Las Vegas #135: New Years Eve in Vegas, or How to Avoid Projectile Vomit (Audio)

vvn — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 04:00:45 +0000

For our first Living in Las Vegas Podcast of 2012, we start a weight-loss revolution and explain how you can have a great evening of dinner, drinks and a show at the Mirage. We then rock out with a Guns n’ Roses member and review what New Years Eve is like on Fremont Street. (Can you guess where the projectile vomit takes place? And by whom?)

Living in Las Vegas #134: Christmas in Las Vegas – Five Fun Favorites (Audio)

VVN — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 03:49:43 +0000

We begin today’s Living in Las Vegas Podcast with an exciting announcement about the number of people who’ve been watching VVN’s live broadcasts. That’s followed up with some free Christmas music and a behind-the-scenes look at what it was like to meet Bill Engvall. We wrap things up with five* things to do for Christmas in Las Vegas and a Hot and Horrible review of Carniveno.

* Ok, it was six. But we’re fans of alliterations so we went with five.

Living in Las Vegas #133: GiddyUp Little Doggies! We’re Back in the Saddle! (Audio)

VVN — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 04:35:37 +0000

After adopting our latest child (Wayne), this episode of the Living in Las Vegas Podcast begins by exposing a potentially disturbing side of Scott with a peek at the Cowboy Christmas. We get some “insider” info about why we’re seeing a bunch of guys in hard-hats running around Fountainbleu. We’re joined by our first-ever in-studio guest Sally Cannon of Positively Kids. And wrap things up with a review of Frankie Moreno’s outstanding new show at the Stratosphere.

Living in Las Vegas #132: What? Doesn’t Every Podcast Have a Sommelier? (Audio)

VVN — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 04:22:42 +0000

After another great pep talk from Melissa, the Whitney’s begin today’s Living in Las Vegas Podcast with our first non-human adoption and an additional touch of class, thanks to Wayne the Sommelier (keep the tip, W). Scott follows with his journey to the Playboy Comedy Club, Ellis Island, and Bootlegger’s Bistro Jazz Open Mic Cabaret without the accompaniment of Melissa. We conclude with the reason Scott dared to travel alone — Melissa’s trip to New Orleans.

Living in Las Vegas #131: Muskrat Love: Nothing Happened – It Was Just Horseplay (Audio)

VVN — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 04:08:23 +0000

On this episode of the Living in Las Vegas Podcast, Scott and Melissa rub elbows with Vegas’ top chefs and food critics in celebration of the Eating Las Vegas 2012 book launch. Then, we sign up for another show (Bela Fleck) at The Smith Center. We wrap things up with a visit to Fresh 52 Farmers Market.

Living in Las Vegas #130: Scott Screams Like a Little Girl at Adventuredome (Audio)

VVN — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 03:57:30 +0000

On this episode of the Living in Las Vegas Podcast Scott begins with an example of the typical Vegas driver, which leads to pointers on what to do if you get a ticket. Then, we get energized with a talk about recreational sports in the city followed by the most embarrassing roller coaster ride at the Adventuredome.

Living in Las Vegas #129: New Studio and the Adoption Went Through (Audio)

vvn — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 02:58:56 +0000

The Living in Las Vegas Podcast continues with another round of firsts. We begin by showing off our new studio digs, then we have our first adoption (Hi, Kendall.) Afterwards, Scott rebels against the revised Haunted Mansion at the Happiest Place on Earth, then we wrap up with some wild photos of Halloween costumes on Fremont St.

Living in Las Vegas #128: What to do When Your Studio Dies (Audio)

VVN — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 05:43:39 +0000

In a first for the Living in Las Vegas Podcast, after over six years of successful shows, we have a complete studio failure at the PodWorx studio (vs. the Vegas Video Network studio). This episode is the result of that event. (Anybody want to buy a $7900 computer. . .that doesn’t power up?)

Living in Las Vegas #127: Who Is On Your “List”? (Audio)

VVN — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 05:11:50 +0000

After a quick review of the Vegas Video Network One-Year Anniversary Party (and a tip on the Roku trivia question. . .which is still on-going), we sidestep food poisoning, wonder what’s happening to the Tropicana, go behind-the-scenes at G2E, and talk about some guy named Justin (who is on some list). Then, we introduce our new segment featuring Access Vegas‘ Ted Newkirk, “Ted’s Tourist Tips” and “Insider Insights”.

Living in Las Vegas #126: RAW:Vegas; What First Friday Should Be (Audio)

VVN — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 05:48:38 +0000

When we first moved to Las Vegas, we were really excited about First Friday, the once-a-month art gathering in downtown Las Vegas. But after a few visits, it felt less about art and more about miserable-looking 20-somethings in skinny jeans and black eye-shadow. In this episode of Living in Las Vegas, we find an art event that First Friday should aspire to: RAW:Vegas. (We also introduce a brand new segment to the show! How cool is that?!?!)

Living in Las Vegas #125: Apparently, I Can’t Name That Tune! (Audio)

VVN — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 05:07:06 +0000

After some good news from Roku and a Living in Las Vegas investigation about the sexual-innuendos found on the 215 freeway bridges, we get up on stage and NAME. . .THAT. . .TUNE! (Well, one of us did. . .kind of.)

Living in Las Vegas #124: A Love Connection at the VVN Meetup? (Audio)

VVN — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 05:06:28 +0000

Oh sure, we deliver a nice balance of information and opinion about what it’s like to live in Las Vegas. . .and we’ve even helped a handful of folks get a job. But what about love? Well, in this episode of Living in Las Vegas, we link the names of the many people you’ve heard us talk about with their photos AND, perhaps, bring about our first love connection.

Living in Las Vegas #123: Road Trip [or How to Provoke a Steer to Charge Your Car] (Audio)

VVN — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 05:07:04 +0000

Because Las Vegas is close to so many other cool places, for this episode of Living in Las Vegas, we thought we’d take a bit of a road trip over the Labor Day weekend. We visited Flagstaff, saw Huey Lewis and the News, and spent some time in Sedona. On the way home, we thought we’d stop by the Grand Canyon. That’s when the trouble started.

Living in Las Vegas #122: Sailor Jerry is not to be Trusted (Audio)

VVN — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 05:24:49 +0000

Before we speak of the evil that is Sailor Jerry, we talk about one of the best deals in Las Vegas; Restaurant Week. Then, we get jazzy at The Smith Center and talk comedy at the Hard Rock Cafe.

Living in Las Vegas #121: Should You (or Your Parents) Retire in Las Vegas? (Audio)

VVN — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 04:22:16 +0000

After talking about the upcoming meetup, car accidents on 215, one of the best comedy shows we’ve ever seen, and the fact that MGM has to deal with two disasters on their hands (Kardashians and the Harmon Tower), we consider whether or not we did the right thing by having Scott’s mom finally retire in Las Vegas.

Living in Las Vegas #120: Vegas Video Network; Now on Your Television (Audio)

VVN — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 04:56:34 +0000

We cover a lot of content in this episode of Living in Las Vegas.

First, the next meetup is CONFIRMED for September 9th at the RHUMBAR! (More details in the video version.) Next, two big announcements from VVN including a new host for Awkward Silence 2.1 and your ability to watch all our shows on your television (without using your computer!). Finally, we give a very cool behind-the-scenes look at The Smith Center.

Living in Las Vegas #119: What Really Happened at the VVN Invitational (Audio)

VVN — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 04:40:00 +0000

Considering the high-stakes nature of the 1st Annual VVN Mini-Golf Invitational, it’s not surprising that some misinformation was disseminated. In this episode of Living in Las Vegas, we provide an accurate assessment of the event. We follow with a great experience at Capital Grille, which has the best deal on wine we’ve ever seen.

Living in Las Vegas #118: Hercules Punch and Cabanas (Audio)

VVN — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 05:29:52 +0000

We covered quite a bit a ground on this episode of Living in Las Vegas. First, a gauntlet was thrown. (Pity poor Wayne.) Then, rumor has it we’ve got another LiLV Meetup in the works. Finally, we start getting healthier and to celebrate we drink from a punch bowl made of ice (and filled with vodka) in a cabana at Caesars Palace then wonder how a chipmunk called our toll-free listener line.

Living in Las Vegas #117: Broadway on Vegas at The Smith Center (Audio)

VVN — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 05:56:57 +0000

When it comes to bringing Broadway shows to Las Vegas, there has been success (Lion King, Phantom of the Opera, Mama Mia) and failure (Avenue Q, The Producers). In this episode of Living in Las Vegas, we talk about The Smith Center, a “world-class performing arts center” that is expected to bring the best performing arts to Las Vegas.

Living in Las Vegas #116v2: Drinks the Size of Your Torso (Audio)

VVN — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 04:32:22 +0000

This should have been episode #117, but an evil force (Windows XP) and Scott’s careless use of the delete key killed last week’s episode. Which was really a fun show. Ask the live chat folks.

Anywho, today’s Living in Las Vegas features a special twist with our hosts, proves Nevada really is the wild west, answers several email questions, and shares an evening that featured great dancing and drinks as large as some people’s torso.

Living in Las Vegas #115: How to Safely Attend a Ted Nugent Concert (Audio)

VVN — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 05:33:41 +0000

For this edition of Living in Las Vegas, as we recover from a 4th of July weekend that include full-contact Mexican Dominoes and viewer questions about the terror that is the Stratosphere “rides”, Melissa and Scott debate the “message” Uncle Ted Nugent delivered during his concert.

Living in Las Vegas #114: A First-Hand Look at Crime in Vegas (Audio)

VVN — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 04:34:43 +0000

Like any large city, Las Vegas has its fair share of crime. But when it comes a little too close to home. . .well. . .that’s not a feature. In this episode of Living in Las Vegas, we talk about crime in Vegas, share a personal experience, and show you a website that can tell you exactly how much crime is in your neighborhood.

Living in Las Vegas #113: What We Found at the Sahara Liquidation Sale (Audio)

VVN — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 04:58:01 +0000

In what was one of the most surreal experiences since we’ve lived in Las Vegas, this edition of the Living in Las Vegas Podcast find hosts Scott and Melissa roaming around the shuttered Sahara Hotel and Casino, in what felt like a weird version of a scavenger hunt.

Living in Las Vegas Podcast #112: I Hope We Passed the Audition (Audio)

VVN — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 05:16:05 +0000

In our first episode to be syndicated on Las Vegas’ AM 1400, KSHP, this episode of the Living in Las Vegas Podcast features the great outdoors, man’s best friend, and proof that you can be a senior citizen and still rock. (And yes, I wore the same shirt four episodes ago. So what.)

Living in Las Vegas Podcast #111: Stranded at the Drive-In (Audio)

VVN — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 05:05:28 +0000

Remember back in high school when you and your friends would pile into your buddy’s car and go to the drive-in theater? Well, you would if you were hosts Scott and Melissa’s high school friends! In this episode of the Living in Las Vegas Podcast, we hear from Ellis Island Casino after our review of their property and discover the only drive-in movie theater in Las Vegas.

Living in Las Vegas Podcast #110: 1AM on a Saturday? Let’s Get a Tattoo (Audio)

VVN — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 06:15:05 +0000

For this Memorial Day weekend, some of our good friends from California decided to visit Vegas for some much-needed “adult-time”. So for this episode of the Living in Las Vegas Podcast, we check out some nearly nude “street performers”, drink “Devil’s Margaritas” by the pool, and spend early Saturday morning getting a couple tattoos.

Living in Las Vegas Podcast #109: Zumanity vs. Absinthe (Audio)

VVN — Wed, 25 May 2011 04:01:54 +0000

When we saw Absinthe, like most everybody else, we thought it was funny, very entertaining and completely original. In this episode of the Living in Las Vegas Podcast, we may have not been completely correct.

Living in Las Vegas #108: So Long Sahara, Hello Carpet Cleaner (Audio)

VVN — Wed, 18 May 2011 04:57:11 +0000

On this episode of the Living In Las Vegas Podcast, we wish the Sahara bye bye, examine Melissa’s dreams, and provide the following tip: don’t let your dog eat fertilizer. It’s not good for the dog or your carpet.

Living in Las Vegas #107: News Shows, New Beginnings, New Dog? (Audio)

VVN — Wed, 11 May 2011 04:18:21 +0000

In the course of the last week, there has been quite a few new and exciting things happening for your friends the Whitney’s. We’ve got a new show on VVN (with a sneak peek to boot), Pub Crawl’s David Ivy is about to be a rock star, and Melissa lunches with ladies and decides Coda and Boswell need a little brother.

Living in Las Vegas #106: Nikki Beach Happy Hour, A Review (Audio)

VVN — Wed, 04 May 2011 04:30:03 +0000

It’s hard to beat hanging out in perfect weather with good friends, old and new. In this edition of the Living in Las Vegas Podcast, we review our most excellent Meet Up / Happy Hour at Nikki Beach. Then we head over to the new Tivoli Village in Summerlin. (Lots of photos in this one, folks!)

Living in Las Vegas #105: People ARE Moving to Las Vegas! (Audio)

VVN — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 04:52:16 +0000

When we first launched the show, our tagline was, “With 5,000 people moving here each month, somebody had to spill the beans.”

That was in 2006.

Until recently, we’ve seen a net loss in residents here in Clark County. But in this episode of the Living in Las Vegas Podcast, we hear from two viewers who are making the move to Las Vegas. YES!

Living in Las Vegas #104: Did We Find the Best Show in Vegas? (Audio)

VVN — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 04:07:12 +0000

Once you’ve lived in Las Vegas long enough, you begin to notice that many of the shows on the Strip are similar. Same gags. Same stunts. Same music. But in this episode of the Living in Las Vegas Podcast, we’ve come across a show that is uniquely funny, a little dirty, full of “how are they doing that” moments, and should be required viewing for all producers in the city.

Living in Las Vegas #103: Another 2AM Nite in Vegas. Please Help Us. (Audio)

VVN — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 04:15:51 +0000

The first late night we’ve experienced in years (A Different Kind of Island) was followed by a 2AM night after tieing a mother down the very next week. So for this edition of the Living in Las Vegas Podcast, we hoped to share a more mellow story. The key word being hoped.

Living in Las Vegas #102: Tie Your Mother Down [In Elvis' Shower] (Audio)

VVN — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:13:20 +0000

After recovering from our Ellis Island adventure (that episode was the most watched LiLV video since the launch of the VEGAS VIDEO NETWORK), we decided to spend much of this weekend at the always-busy Las Vegas Hilton. In this episode of the Living in Las Vegas Podcast, we hang with a comedic legend, tie a mother down, and sing in Elvis’ shower.

Living in Las Vegas #101: A Different Kind of Island (Audio)

VVN — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 04:52:31 +0000

It’s amazing what you see when you stay out until 4AM on a Sunday morning in Las Vegas. Which explains why in this episode of the Living in Las Vegas Podcast, we talk about things that can’t be un-seen.

Living in Las Vegas #100: Snowing in Vegas? Ask the DA (Audio)

VVN — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 04:32:51 +0000

As we celebrate our 100th episode(!) of the Living in Las Vegas Podcast, we take some time to reminisce, drink some wine, talk comedy, visit MGM Grand (courtesy of CBS), talk home prices and explain why nobody was surprised the deputy district attorney who brought Paris Hilton and Bruno Mars to court was himself doing cocaine.

Living in Las Vegas #99: A Return to Lake Las Vegas (Audio)

VVN — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 05:01:25 +0000

The live show got a bit of a late start because Melissa had to have a “conversation” with a pharmacist before getting to the studio.

Yikes.

After that bit of show and tell, in this episode of the Living in Las Vegas Podcast we head out to Lake Las Vegas for the first time in what seems like years. Then, we discover a GREAT comedy club that’s about to celebrate its one year anniversary.

Living in Las Vegas #98: Is Sinatra ‘Winning’ at Wynn Las Vegas (Audio)

VVN — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 18:00:12 +0000

Along with news about the growth in Las Vegas over the past 10 years, this version of the Living in Las Vegas Podcast touches on the big Home Owner Association corruption case taken over by the U.S. Justice Department and whether the new Sinatra show at Wynn Las Vegas really swings.

Living in Las Vegas #097: Step 1-Rob a Casino, Step 2-Get Caught (Audio)

VVN — Sun, 13 Mar 2011 18:00:40 +0000

You thought the guy who robbed the Bellagio was a little mentally soft, wait to you hear about the trio of geniuses involved with the Rio Casino robbery. In this episode of the Living in Las Vegas Podcast, we teach you how not to rob a casino, followed by why visiting Maui as a Las Vegan is pretty cool.

Living in Las Vegas #096: Breaking Bread with Steve (Audio)

VVN — Sat, 12 Mar 2011 19:00:26 +0000

This last week was a sad one for the VEGAS VIDEO NETWORK family. With the passing of Steve Dacri (who hosted “Behind the Curtain”), this episode of the Living in Las Vegas Podcast recounts Scott’s introduction to Steve.

Living in Las Vegas #095: Returning to the Scene of the Crime (Audio)

VVN — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 19:00:42 +0000

Interesting topics this week. . .one casino recovers most of the 1.5 million dollars stolen from it. Another is saved from public foreclosure in the nick of time. And more than half of all homes sold in Las Vegas were paid for in cash. In this episode of the Living in Las Vegas Podcast, Las Vegas locals Scott and Melissa wonder about the mental stability of a casino thief who returns to the scene of the crime (A LOT) and talk about money and casinos.