The Sphere's Weirdest Booking Yet, F1's Dangerous Bridge Closure & The Fix Is In!

The Sphere's Weirdest Booking Yet, F1's Dangerous Bridge Closure & The Fix Is In!

Author: Miles to Memories | Shawn Coomer and Mark Ostermann September 18, 2026 Duration: 19:07

The Sphere spent the week as a Poke Ball, and now Oprah is booking it for one weekend only, a "visual and musical journey" that has the internet very confused and us very curious. Tickets go on sale September 24. Oasis made it official too: three August nights at Allegiant Stadium, and if you did not pre-register, you are out of luck. Also this week, the Royal Resort is finally being torn down, Cleopatra has re-emerged in a free 60th anniversary display at Caesars Palace, Waymo officially launched in Las Vegas (invite only for now), and F1 closed a pedestrian bridge without telling anyone how to get around it, with predictable results. Plus another cautionary tale about inviting strangers up to your room, Adam Silver talks Vegas NBA arenas like the team is a done deal, and the FULL House Act advances, moving the 90% gambling deduction rule one step closer to the grave. Would you go see Oprah at the Sphere? Let us know in the comments.

Episode Guide:

  • 0:00 The Sphere Becomes a Poke Ball
  • 0:29 Oprah Is Coming to the Sphere
  • 2:27 Oasis Locks In Allegiant Stadium Dates
  • 4:26 The Royal Resort Is Finally Coming Down
  • 6:29 Cleopatra Returns at Caesars Palace (Free!)
  • 8:00 Waymo Officially Launches in Las Vegas
  • 9:36 The Biltmore Motel, Then & Now
  • 10:49 F1 Closed a Bridge & Chaos Followed
  • 12:36 Another Vegas Robbery PSA
  • 14:19 Adam Silver Talks Vegas NBA Arenas
  • 16:41 The 90% Gambling Deduction Is (Almost) Dead
  • 18:34 Final Thoughts

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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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