Haters, Hot Takes & Criss Angel - MTM Vegas Exposed!

Haters, Hot Takes & Criss Angel - MTM Vegas Exposed!

Author: Miles to Memories | Shawn Coomer and Mark Ostermann June 6, 2026 Duration: 20:01

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We're both on the road this week, so instead of skipping a show we did something dumber: an unscheduled, fully unhinged bonus episode where we finally answer the questions you keep dropping in the comments. Is Mark a hater or just sarcastic? Can a non-local even talk about Vegas? Do we actually hate Chris Angel? Is any of this scripted? And what's the deal with "So Mark…"? Shawn brings the 30-year-local take, Mark brings the lifelong-tourist side, and it goes everywhere — Primm and Buck-ee's, the Alice Cooper Lambo, the ticket dolls, and the wildest cold-opens we've ever aired (yes, including the one that got us demonetized). So… haters, or just having fun? Let me know in the comments!

Episode Guide:

  • 0:00 – "So Mark, Why Are You Such a Hater?"
  • 0:46 – Sarcasm vs. Negativity: Is Mark Really a Hater?
  • 1:59 – Local vs. Tourist: Why We Need Both Voices
  • 2:34 – Why People Defend the City They Live In
  • 4:16 – Most Locals Don't Actually "Get" Vegas
  • 5:52 – If You Watch This, You're More Vegas Than the Locals
  • 6:37 – How Doing the Show Changed Both of Us
  • 7:51 – Primm, Buck-ee's & the Heart of This Community
  • 9:51 – What It's Really Like Being a Vegas Creator
  • 11:10 – "Why Do You Hate Criss Angel?"
  • 13:24 – We're Not the Boring Vegas Nightly News
  • 14:44 – The Origin Story of "So Mark…"
  • 16:01 – Do We Script the Show? (We Don't)
  • 16:57 – Getting More Unhinged + Our Favorite Moments
  • 18:13 – The Wildest Cold-Open Clips We've Ever Shown
  • 19:14 – Wrap-Up + The Unhinged Patreon After-Show

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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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