Debunking Circus Circus Rumors, Sahara Fire, OYO Levels Up, LVCVA Pays F1 & Vegas Sphere Profit?

Debunking Circus Circus Rumors, Sahara Fire, OYO Levels Up, LVCVA Pays F1 & Vegas Sphere Profit?

Author: Miles to Memories | Shawn Coomer and Mark Ostermann August 15, 2025 Duration: 22:00

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Episode Description

This week Sphere Entertainment released their earnings and it is probably the best news we have seen thus far. While the venue and company are far from out of the woods, they turned a profit in the 2nd quarter (sort of), extended the Backstreet Boys residency and continue with plans for expansions. We discuss the latest.

In other news Las Vegas is paying F1 another $20 million in sponsorships as they extend the race through 2027. How is the LVCVA combating the slowdown and what else do we have to look forward to? We also discuss: the fire at Sahara, Circa Survivor's cool welcome kit, debunking another round of Circus Circus rumors, how to become a Fremont Street performer, winning $442K, Oyo's renovations and loss of Hooters plus where to find your favorite NFL team's bars in Vegas.

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There’s a particular energy to Las Vegas that goes far beyond the postcards, and MTM Vegas-Fun, Interesting & Absurd Sides of Vegas! captures it all through a uniquely balanced conversation. Hosts Shawn Coomer and Mark Ostermann don’t just report on the city; they live it from two essential angles. Shawn offers the grounded view of a thirty-year local, while Mark provides the keen, regular tourist perspective, having visited multiple times a year for decades. Together, they dig into everything from breaking news and major developments to the wonderfully strange and humorous stories that define the real Vegas experience. This isn't a dry travel guide. Instead, each episode feels like pulling up a chair with two friends who are deeply passionate about the city's constant evolution, its hidden corners, and its outright absurdities. They discuss cultural shifts, interview interesting people connected to the scene, and analyze what new projects or closures mean for the vibe of the Strip and beyond. The podcast releases fresh episodes twice a week, every Tuesday and Friday, making it a reliable source for staying current. Whether you're planning a trip, you're a longtime resident, or you simply find the sociology of such a singular place fascinating, their dynamic offers a rich, entertaining, and insightful look at what makes Las Vegas endlessly compelling.
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