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While it's typically all sunshine and roses in Vegas, there's obviously some problems to it as well. In a city filled with excellent restaurants, shows, and celebrity fame, things can still fall into the category of lackluster disappointment. In this episode we explore our list of Vegas restaurants and shops that just don't make the cut.

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Other topics include:
	When the food is not worth the wait.
	Circumstantial letdowns to avoid.
	The must-sees that are less than so.
	The should-avoids that have improved!
	Where to be aware of the Star disparity.
	Bracing for event planning.
	The stranger phenomenon.
	And so much more. . .
 


 Items mentioned in this episode:
	Star Wars
	Paris
	Wolfgang Puck's
	Guy Savoy
	Caesar's Palace
	Gordon Ramsey Pub & Grill
	Starbucks
	Homestead
	The Cheesecake Factory
	Rao's
	Nobu
	Mesa Grill
	The Venetian
	The Bellagio
	Circus Circus
	Stratosphere
	Holiday Inn
	Mandalay Bay
	MGM Grand


Is there any place in Vegas that you think failed to live up to the hype?

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#010 The Letdowns of Vegas

Too old to stand in line, too young for Bingo

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On this episode of the Vegas 30 Podcast, we give a report of our latest trip to Vegas. Among other things we talked about how our opinion of South Point has changed (hint: it has to do with being over 30), and whether we recommend Absinthe over Zumanity, even though the two shows have very similar elements.




We also discussed how you can tell (without wasting your money on a show) if a show isn't doing well in Vegas, and why in certain circumstances you should avoid sitting in the front row at a Vegas show.



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Other topics include:

	[00:02:43.19] How having a beard impacted my acceptance in Vegas
	[00:04:08.25] Our opinion of South Point and how it changed
	[00:06:04.09] Why this show is geared for those over 30
	[00:07:11.16] Factors that impact the importance of sleep
	[00:10:12.26] What to do if you want to see particular shows in Vegas
	[00:10:39.00] The only show we planned ahead for on this trip
	[00:12:53.08] A very cool way to go into a show -- if it turns out to be good
	[00:13:23.06] When you should avoid sitting in the front row
	[00:15:13.27] Two main things about restaurants and shows in Vegas
	[00:16:14.03] Something we did for the first time -- that we had never done before in Vegas
	[00:17:34.21] The advantage to doing things on the fly in Vegas
	[00:17:57.29] How to tell if a show isn't doing well in Vegas
	[00:18:35.20] The worst possible place for us to be in line in Vegas
	[00:21:43.09] Why we've intentionally avoided seeing certain shows
	[00:22:30.01] What we love about New York, New York
	[00:23:07.17] What almost caused us to walk out of a show


	And so much more. . .

Items mentioned in this episode:


	South Point Hotel and Casino
	Baja Miguels Mexican Restaurant (in South Point)
	Absinthe 
	Zumanity  
	The Vegas 30 Episode #13
	StubHub 
	Jabbawokeez 
	Recycled Percussion
	The Venetian
	Palazzo


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#015: Absinthe vs. Zumanity: Which of These Two Las Vegas Shows Should You Choose?

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In this episode of The Vegas 30 podcast we talked about the Linq, and how it has completely changed what used to be the grossest area in Vegas, into one of the best places to spend time. Among other things, we discussed how the Linq brought to Vegas something that had previously be severely missing. 

We also discussed the Frank Moreno show and whether or not you should spend your time and money to see it.



Other topics include:
	[00:01:14.13] The proper way to treat preferred members

	[00:03:27.09] What was formerly known as the grossest area in Vegas

	[00:04:37.24] When you never want to build an observation wheel

	[00:08:40.08] What we were previously lacking in Vegas

	[00:09:10.15] What you should do if you're new to Vegas 

	[00:09:39.13] How to see things you've never seen before in Vegas, regardless of how many times you've been to Vegas

	[00:11:54.29] One of the things Vegas is severely lacking 

	[00:11:60.07] The best place to take the kids to eat in Vegas

	[00:14:26.07] What Vegas is really good at

	[00:15:10.13] The 3 things you go to Vegas for

	[00:17:28.14] Reimagined casinos

	[00:19:11.27] Why we shouldn't judge leprechauns 

	[00:21:03.27] The Frank Moreno divas

	[00:23:23.07] The best part of the Frank Moreno Divas show

	[00:24:13.03] The biggest disappointment in the Frank Moreno Divas show

	[00:25:53.09] The main reason we go to shows

	[00:27:13.15] Where budgeting comes in in Vegas

	[00:27:25.24] How I still see Vegas

	And so much more. . .
 

 Items mentioned in this episode:
	Harrah’s 

	ARIA 

	Monte Carlo 

	Stratosphere 

	Lucky Strike bowling alley 

	Polaroid Fotobar 

	Bally’s 

	
The Cromwell 

	The Quad 

	Frank Moreno Show 

	Total Rewards 

	Carrot Top 

 
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#014:How the Linq has Changed the Face of Vegas

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On this episode of the Vegas 30 Podcast, we had on my good friend, Chris Farias of Kitestring. We talked about Chris’ third visit to Vegas. Chris told an epic story about the mishaps he had with the $20 trick that didn’t work as expected, as well as what happened when he went shopping in Vegas while drunk. We also discussed some of the more positive aspects of his trip. 



Other topics include:

	$20 trick [00:02:55.11]

	The first $40 trick ever [00:03:31.04]

	A disappointing upgrade [00:06:34.14]

	How to best spend your money in Vegas [00:11:38.11]

	The Willie Wonka slot machine [00:12:41.04]

	Why you should never go shopping drunk in Vegas [00:14:41.01]

	What you should do if you are ripped off [00:19:13.17]

	Things to do outside of Vegas -- [00:21:00.00]

	The one thing you never want to look at[00:31:10.13]

And so much more. . .
 

 Items mentioned in this episode:
	Flamingo
 
	The Linq 

	Harrah's 
	
The Quad 

	Miracle Mile Shops 

	Beatty, Nevada 

	Ellis Island Casino 

	Total Rewards 
 
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#013: The $20 Trick in Vegas

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On this episode of the Vegas 30 Podcast we talk about our most recent trip to Vegas and some of our great finds off the Strip. We also talked about why you should be glad that the Vegas 30 podcast isn’t a weekly podcast.


Other topics include:

	The awesome combination of rental cars and Yelp
	Why we no longer recommend taking taxis in Vegas
	How we trust strangers more than we trust the brand
	The best view in Vegas
	When being spontaneous is a bad idea
	And so much more. . .

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Items mentioned in this episode:

	Rio Hotel 
	Ronald’s Donuts Yelp reviews
	Egg and I
	China Town in Vegas 
	In-N-Out Burger
	New York, New Hotel
	Shake Shack 
	Bacchanal Buffet 
	Nobu 
	Brand Savant
	Voodoo Steakhouse 
	Andrea Bocelli

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#012: Trip Report

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Scott and Alison take on the subject of poker in today's episode. From the daunting prospect of tournaments to the proper etiquette, the gauntlet of poker for the every-man is tackled. So sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride with a few too many Pina Coladas and a cheap trip to skipping the queue at Starbucks.




Other topics include:
	The Return of the Free Drink Myth.
	The social contract of poker.
	Styles of play for the discerning taste.
	Taking on the differences between tables.
	Family fun and poker strife!
	Tournament play and you!
	Differences between table poker and video poker.
	And so much more. . .
 


 Items mentioned in this episode:
	Caesar's Palace
	The Venetian
	MGM Grand
	Casino Niagara
	Starbucks


Spend much time at the poker tables yourself? Did you try your hand at a tournament?

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#010 The Letdowns of Vegas

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