The Talk About Las Vegas Podcast | a podcast by Ira Sternberg

Nov 03 2024 200 ep. 29 mins 24

The Talk About Las Vegas Podcast | a podcast by Ira Sternberg artwork

Welcome to The Talk About Las Vegas Podcast! Each week, the host Ira Sternberg, talks with the celebrities, entertainers, writers, and personalities who make Las Vegas the most exciting city in the world!

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Talking With Vinnie Favorito – November 4, 2024

Nov 03 2024 30 mins

This week, Ira spoke with comedian Vinnie Favorito, headlining at Notoriety Live, November 8-9 at 9 p.m. In this episode of “Talk About Las Vegas With Ira,” Vinnie talks about his new show at Notoriety Live; his long career in Las Vegas; moving back to Boston; why he’s an “intimate-type crowd comic”; how he is politically incorrect, but with like-ability; his 24-hour ener

Talking With Maren Wade – October 28, 2024

Oct 27 2024 28 mins

This week, Ira spoke with singer, writer and producer Maren Wade, starring in “Confessions of a Showgirl” in Myron’s at The Smith Center November 6. In this episode of “Talk About Las Vegas With Ira,” Maren talks about using the term “Showgirl” in the “modern” sense (for example, she doesn’t meet the height requirements!); how she started her “Confessions” c

Talking With Frank Sidoris – October 21, 2024

Oct 20 2024 30 mins

This week, Ira spoke with Vegas-born guitarist Frank Sidoris, owner of Las Vegas’ iconic dive bar, Hard Hat Lounge, which hosts its free 3rd annual block party November 1. In this episode of “Talk About Las Vegas With Ira,” Frank talks about the definition of a dive bar (“comes with a bit more grit”); growing up in Las Vegas in a show business family (his mom was part of

Talking With Michael Ross Nugent – October 14, 2024

Oct 13 2024 31 mins

This week, Ira spoke with Michael Ross Nugent, performing at Maxan Jazz October 19. In this episode of “Talk About Las Vegas With Ira,” Michael talks about his love of big band music as a teenager; when he was 16, he heard Michael Bublé for the first time; why he was an anomaly within his own generation; how he sees himself as an “old soul”; why he loves to sing in retirem

Talking With Jackie “The Joke Man” Martling – October 7, 2024

Oct 06 2024 30 mins

Ahern Luxury Boutique Hotel, October 10-12 This week, Ira spoke with Jackie “The Joke Man” Martling, headlining in the A Stars Comedy Show at the Ahern Luxury Boutique Hotel, October 10-12. In this episode of “Talk About Las Vegas With Ira,” Jackie talks about why there’s nothing better than an “elevator gig”; his long history with Las Vegas; his succes

Talking With Rudy Sarzo and Alex Grossi from Quiet Riot – September 30, 2024

Sep 29 2024 28 mins

The M Resort, October 5 This week, Ira spoke with Rudy Sarzo and Alex Grossi from Quiet Riot, performing October 5 in the M Pavilion at The M Resort. In this episode of “Talk About Las Vegas With Ira,” Rudy and Alex talk about the genesis of heavy metal; the beginning of Quiet Riot; why the band is focused on the “now” and the near future; the new documentary (and certa

Talking With John Proulx – September 23, 2024

Sep 22 2024 29 mins

Vic’s Las Vegas, September 27-28 This week, Ira spoke with LA-based jazz pianist, vocalist, educator, composer and recording artist John Proulx, who performs at Vic’s Las Vegas September 27-28. In this episode of “Talk About Las Vegas With Ira,” John talks about learning to play by ear; why he loved jazz from an early age, but also folk music; how his early piano lesson

Talking With Paul Rodriguez – September 9, 2024

Sep 08 2024 31 mins

A Stars Comedy Show, Ahern Luxury Boutique Hotel, September 16 This week, Ira spoke with Paul Rodriguez, headlining in the A Stars Comedy Show at the Ahern Luxury Boutique Hotel, September 16. In this episode of “Talk About Las Vegas With Ira,” Paul talks about his beginnings in show business; growing in comedy; who was responsible for pointing him to performing as a profes

Talking With Peter Laufer – September 2, 2024

Sep 01 2024 30 mins

This week, Ira spoke with Peter Laufer, author (along with Sheila Swan) of "Neon Nevada," who will be having a book signing for the updated and expanded edition of his book at the Neon Museum, September 7. In this episode of “Talk About Las Vegas With Ira,” Peter talks about how he and his wife first met above a neon sign; what started the couple on their journey of writing a b

Talking With Anthony Curtis – August 26, 2024

Aug 25 2024 29 mins

This week, Ira spoke with professional gambler, author and publisher Anthony Curtis, CEO of Huntington Press and the Las Vegas Advisor, a Las Vegas consumer newsletter. In this episode of “Talk About Las Vegas With Ira,” Anthony talks about leaving UCLA to move to Las Vegas and pursuing opportunities; beginning his career in Las Vegas and get-ting into the business originally a