Vegas F1 Vibes, Bellagio's Stunning Suite, Big Expansion Opening Date & Hollywood 2.0 Fails Again!

Vegas F1 Vibes, Bellagio's Stunning Suite, Big Expansion Opening Date & Hollywood 2.0 Fails Again!

Author: Miles to Memories | Shawn Coomer and Mark Ostermann November 21, 2025 Duration: 21:39

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Episode Description

This week F1 is in Las Vegas with pop-ups, activations and a race! Shawn discusses what it is like down on the Strip this week, how fun it is driving on the track, pop-ups around town and how busy it actually is.

In other news Hollywood 2.0 has failed again. State legislators failed to approve tax credits yet another time so will we ever get a movie studio? We also discuss: M Resort's expansion opening and drone show, Amex popups in Vegas, A's stadium update, Bellagio's 2025 holiday display, Caesars treatment of 7 Stars, Palms joining NYE, Silverton's first big whale and all of the dates you can see NKOTB in Vegas in 2026.

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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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