MTM Vegas - Fun, Interesting & Absurd Sides of Vegas!

Episode Description

On this week's show Adam from Travel Fanboy joins us to discuss Vegas. We'll discuss solo trips, some of the better deals and cooler places in Vegas plus his favorite places on the Strip and beyond. Join us to laugh and learn about your favorite city of sin!

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Episode Guide

1:46 - TFB Newsletter

12:15 - Why TFB loves Vegas

15:50 - How travel to Vegas has evolved and changed

29:29 - Sportsbook fees out of control?

46:13 - Rapid fire questions with TFB

About the Show

Each week thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news show at YouTube.com/milestomemories. Now we bring you the MtM Vegas podcast where we can spend a little more time sharing our best Vegas info, tips, reviews and stories plus talk to some of the most interesting people in Vegas.

Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at [email protected].

You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or by searching "MtM Vegas" or "Miles to Memories" in your favorite podcast app. Don't forget to check out our travel/miles/points podcast as well!

Episode Description

This week's show is our Happy Hour with Bethany Walsh from Bougie Miles. On this show which can also be watched on our YouTube channel we discuss some of the new residencies coming to Las Vegas, my recent shocking stay at Aria including why I almost walked out, why Mirage is still a solid choice, whether Bacchanal is worth $75 per person and where you can find AI driven robotic dogs in Las Vegas. It's a fun one!

Are you planning to come to our Vegas meetup on September 18? Fill out this form to let us know you'll be there! https://forms.gle/A422RPdFKpVFNEwAA

Enjoy our content? Support the show by applying for credit cards and other products. Links can be found at http://www.mtmvegas.com

About the Show

Each week thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news show at YouTube.com/milestomemories. Now we bring you the MtM Vegas podcast where we can spend a little more time sharing our best Vegas info, tips, reviews and stories plus talk to some of the most interesting people in Vegas.

Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at [email protected].

You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or by searching "MtM Vegas" or "Miles to Memories" in your favorite podcast app. Don't forget to check out our travel/miles/points podcast as well!

Episode Description

On this week's show we dive into Shawn's recent 21st birthday adventure with his son. Reviews of Bellagio's old rooms, Barry's Downtown Prime and a surprise 1 bedroom suite at Crockfords in Resorts World Las Vegas. How did the weekend go, what was good and what was a bit disappointing.

We also discuss our recent comp offers including a 3 free night surprise at Cosmo, how the Governor has changed the mask mandate for some large venues, why casino floors are changing before our eyes and why movies/tv shows play with Vegas geography. So much fun!

Episode Guide

• 02:34 - Vaccines required at many large Vegas venues
• 07:06 - The evolution of the casino floor
• 10:02 - Stadium gaming takes the social aspect out of table games
• 12:05 - Skill based gaming and "The Claw"
• 18:58 - Updates on Mlife, Cosmo and Resorts World comp offers
• 22:19 - Crockfords 1 bedroom suite thoughts & quick Conrad review
• 30:28 - 21st birthday Circa experience & Barry's Downtown Prime
• 35:24 - Bellagio Hotel review & recap - Old unrenovated rooms surprise
• 37:24 - How movies/tv play with Vegas geography
• 42:42 - Fancy Vegas restaurants and small portions
• 46:46 - Our evolving view on Resorts World is admittedly less positive

About the Show

Each week thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news show at YouTube.com/milestomemories. Now we bring you the MtM Vegas podcast where we can spend a little more time sharing our best Vegas info, tips, reviews and stories plus talk to some of the most interesting people in Vegas.

Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at [email protected].

You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or by searching "MtM Vegas" or "Miles to Memories" in your favorite podcast app. Don't forget to check out our travel/miles/points podcast as well!

Episode Description

On this week's MtM Vegas Podcast Mark and Shawn are joined by Ryan Flanigan who is pulling back the curtain a bit into the entertainment world in Las Vegas. He has worked on a number of smaller shows in town (many concurrently) along with being a gondolier at the Venetian. He has a lot of cool insights into Vegas.

Plus we'll also talk status matches as a number of opportunities are available. Ryan just parlayed status into a free cruise and free nights at Wynn by matching in Atlantic City. We'll share the full details plus also go over Ryan's favorite hotels, restaurants and family activities in Vegas.

Episode Guide

• 1:38 - Status matching in Atlantic City
• 5:24 - Status matching in Las Vegas
• 10:32 - What is an entertainment "swing"?
• 14:34 - Spirit Air problems
• 19:24 - Entertainers on a cruise ship, what's it like?
• 25:54 - Getting from cruise ships to a job in Las egas
• 32:12 - Doing Vegas shows
• 36:09 - The stress of working for a topless show
• 42:18 - Top jobs for Vegas entertainers
• 46:46 - Being an entertainer vs. a gondolier
• 51:01 - Rapid fire - Favorite Vegas.....

About the Show

Each week thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news show at YouTube.com/milestomemories. Now we bring you the MtM Vegas podcast where we can spend a little more time sharing our best Vegas info, tips, reviews and stories plus talk to some of the most interesting people in Vegas.

Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at [email protected].

You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or by searching "MtM Vegas" or "Miles to Memories" in your favorite podcast app. Don't forget to check out our travel/miles/points podcast as well!

Each week thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news show at YouTube.com/milestomemories. Now we bring you the MtM Vegas podcast where we can spend a little more time sharing our best Vegas info, tips, reviews and stories plus talk to some of the most interesting people in Vegas.

Episode Description

On this week's MtM Podcast Mark and Shawn are back in the studio to discuss the latest happenings in Vegas. On this show Shawn updates everyone on the progress of planning for his son's 21st birthday before diving into the surprisingly bad TripAdvisor reviews for the three hotels at Resorts World Las Vegas.

Also discussed is how to maximize the new American Express Fine Hotels & Resorts credit for Platinum cardholders, some of the crazy answers Vegas Loop drivers have to give about Elon Musk and our rapid fires where we go over best and worst casinos for families, fun and more.

Episode Guide

• 00:57 - 21st birthday celebration planning update
• 09:46 - Resorts World's terrible TripAdvisor reviews
• 15:47 - Are Vegas crowds softening with the new mask mandate?
• 17:42 Paid influencers hyping Vegas - Is it a bad thing?
• 21:55 - Amex FHR $200 credit - How we are using it in Vegas
• 24:40 - Crazy Vegas Loop script for drivers to follow
• 30:08 - Is Vegas Loop hate a good thing?
• 33:59 - Rapid fires - Best Caesars Entertainment property
• 35:47 - Best Mlife Property in Vegas
• 37:07 - Most overrated Vegas hotel
• 38:26 - Most underrated Vegas hotel
• 39:39 - Best Vegas hotel for families
• 41:16 - Best Fremont Street casino not named Circa
• 42:17 - Best Locals Casino in Vegas
• 44:04 - Why Lake Las Vegas is a good resort getaway

Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at [email protected].

You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or by searching "MtM Vegas" or "Miles to Memories" in your favorite podcast app. Don't forget to check out our travel/miles/points podcast as well!

Each week thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news show at YouTube.com/milestomemories. Now we bring you the MtM Vegas podcast where we can spend a little more time sharing our best Vegas info, tips, reviews and stories plus talk to some of the most interesting people in Vegas.

Episode Description

Each month we do a monthly MtM Vegas Happy Hour livestream on our YouTube channel. It's packed full of laughs and good information along the way. On this episode you'll hear the audio version of this month's happy hour. It was a blast.

In this show we briefly discuss the mask mandate and what that changes for Vegas going forward. We also tackle Bahamas vs. Vegas, share Shawn's terrible Atlantis flooded room story, Mark talks MGM Grand Detroit big wins and dirty rooms and we go over some of the more interesting, fun and bougie happy hours in Vegas. Enjoy!

Episode Guide

• 1:15 New mask mandate for Vegas - What does it mean and should you cancel
• 14:08 Why you should check your bookings and comp offers as people cancel for Covid
• 15:21 Bahamas vs. Vegas - What is it like gambling in the Bahamas
• 22:00 Shawn's terrible experience at Atlantis Bahamas
• 27:20 How Baha Mar's waterpark compares to Atlantis & Atlantis access tip
• 31:24 Bahamas or Macau?
• 32:45 Mark's dirty MGM Grand Detroit room & Atlantic City musings
• 37:22 Trying out Mlife program - earnings & comps
• 40:00 MGM Grand sucker bets & watching someone win big
• 43:00 How to celebrate 21st birthday in Vegas
• 48:53 Our favorite Vegas Happy Hours
• 54:00 Happy hour on an airplane
• 56:04 Bethany's Bougie Vegas "Happy Hour"
• 66:20 $100 burgers in Vegas

Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at [email protected].

You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or by searching "MtM Vegas" in your favorite podcast app. Don't forget to check out our travel/miles/points podcast as well!

Each week thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news show at YouTube.com/milestomemories. Now we bring you the MtM Vegas podcast where we can spend a little more time sharing our best Vegas info, tips, reviews and stories plus talk to some of the most interesting people in Vegas.

Episode Description

There are quite a few new Covid developments in Las Vegas including a new mask mandate that doesn't quite go as far as what we have seen before. Will a full mask mandate return and should you continue planning your trip to Vegas? We'll fill you in on the latest.

Plus dive into Shawn's Vegas backstory including why/how he travels so much, how he grew up with Vegas in his blood and why his perspective on Vegas is unique and fun. We also talk about new coin slots coming to the Strip, what Paris is replacing their Diamond lounge with and where the World Series of Poker is moving to.

Episode Guide

• 2:10 - Clark County mask mandate for some people - How it works
• 3:37 - Shawn's Vegas backstory - Why he knows and loves Vegas
• 12:00 - MtM Vegas News
• 12:40 - Are we going back to full mask mandates?
• 16:10 - Should you plan a Vegas trip with new Covid developments
• 19:45 - Finding stuff under the bed in dirty hotel rooms
• 21:15 - More coin slots coming to the Vegas Strip
• 23:17 - Paris Diamond/Laurel lounge is gone - What will replace it?
• 25:53 - World Series of Poker moving for 2022 - No more Rio
• 27:33 - Have we received comps from Resorts World?
• 30:01 - More unique "residency" shows coming to Vegas as things reopen

Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at [email protected].

You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or by searching "MtM Vegas" in your favorite podcast app.

Each week thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news show at YouTube.com/milestomemories. Now we bring you the MtM Vegas podcast where we can spend a little more time sharing our best Vegas info, tips, reviews and stories plus talk to some of the most interesting people in Vegas.

Episode Description

After our recent discussions about some unhappy workers at Resorts World we heard from some listeners who shared a little inside info. Find out how dealers and other employees are doing at Resorts World plus which dealer jobs on the Strip are the best overall. A little inside info for you.

Plus we also provide some more context on the confusing renovation announced for Caesars Palace, discuss what the casinos in Detroit are like including their strange quirks, update on the Uber and rental car situation in Vegas and delve into the shadiest casino experiences we have ever had.

Episode Guide

2:03 - Resorts World Feedback/Corrections/Insider Info 12:52 - Detroit casinos 20:11 - Caesars renovation 25:23 - Vegas covid updates 30:25 - Uber and rental cars in Las Vegas right now 39:43 - Our shadiest casino experiences

Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at [email protected].

You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or by searching "MtM Vegas" in your favorite podcast app.

Each week thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news show at YouTube.com/milestomemories. Now we bring you the MtM Vegas podcast where we can spend a little more time sharing our best Vegas info, tips, reviews and stories plus talk to some of the most interesting people in Vegas.

Episode Description

In this second ever episode we catch up on Resorts World including how the $150 "gift" died quickly. We also discuss the potential expansion areas around Resorts World and which projects may be coming next to the area.

If status is more your game we talk about how to juice up your Mlife and Caesars status to get free parking, waived resort fees in some cases and other perks. Once you get status some casinos even match each other! It's a good way to get more comps and it is fun too.

All of that plus an update on our recent comps and a fun little slice of story time with Mark. It involves batteries and a thank you gift Vegas style.

Episode Guide

2:15 - Resorts World follow up & deal dead 16:07 - What's next for Las Vegas & where will it be built? 28:16 - Avoiding parking fees in Las Vegas & juicing up status 32:01 - Waiving Caesar's resort fees 36:25 - Current comp offers 43:00 - Making the most of status matches 47:06 - Storytime with Mark - "The Batteries Incident"

Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at [email protected].

You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or by searching "MtM Vegas" in your favorite podcast app.

Each week thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news show at YouTube.com/milestomemories. Now we bring you the MtM Vegas podcast where we can spend a little more time sharing our best Vegas info, tips, reviews and stories plus talk to some of the most interesting people in Vegas.

Episode Description

In this first episode of the MtM Vegas podcast we DEEP dive into the brand new Resorts World Las Vegas. This $4.3 billion mega resort is the most expensive ever built on the Las Vegas Strip. We stayed and played there and bring you all of the info you need to know about Resorts World.

Episode Guide

00:27 Intro to MtM Vegas

02:27 Resorts World Las Vegas first impressions

07:08 Resorts World cost and background

11:50 Resorts World staffing and restaurants

20:08 Resorts World Las Vegas hotel experience

28:20 Las Vegas Hilton at Resorts World

37:00 Conrad Las Vegas review and info

42:07 How does Resorts World compare to Wynn and others?

48:10 Resorts World's casino and cashless gaming

54:51 Resorts World GrubHub Room Service

01:01:11 Biggest Wins & Losses of Resorts World Las Vegas

Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at [email protected].

You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or by searching "MtM Vegas" in your favorite podcast app.