Vegas Is On Fire Right Now, A Fremont Icon Is Done & My First Driverless Ride on the Strip

Vegas Is On Fire Right Now, A Fremont Icon Is Done & My First Driverless Ride on the Strip

Author: Miles to Memories | Shawn Coomer and Mark Ostermann March 18, 2026 Duration: 12:46
Save big on Vegas with Las Vegas Advisor — get 10% off a membership with code MTM (new members, affiliate): https://www.lasvegasadvisor.com/shop/products/lva-membership-platinum/?ref=MTM  Vegas is about to make history — not the good kind. A 50% chance of 100 degrees on Friday would be the hottest March day Las Vegas has ever recorded. Plus Tony Roma's at Fremont is officially closing on May 9th, and Shawn finally got to ride Zoox on the Strip — just days after the company announced a full partnership with Uber. Mark joins midway to break it all down.  In This Episode: • Vegas could hit 100° this week — a first in Las Vegas recorded history • A's stadium construction: the view from MGM Grand as it takes shape • Tony Roma's at Fremont closing May 9th — history, prime rib specials, and the Lefty Rosenthal tie-in • Craft Kitchen closes at the Fremont food hall • EDC's 30th anniversary: the EDC Parade on May 14th is free for everyone on the Strip • Zoox announces full Uber partnership starting this summer — and free rides won't last • Shawn's first Zoox ride: MGM Grand to Wynn and back, wait times, interior, and conservative robot driving • The future of autonomous vehicles in Las Vegas  Episode Guide: 0:00 Intro — Vegas Might Break an All-Time Heat Record 0:44 It's Never Hit 100° in March or April — The History 1:00 What the Heat Means for Locals and Visitors 1:25 A's Stadium Construction — The View From MGM Grand 2:08 Tony Roma's Is Closing at Fremont — May 9th 2:57 Shawn's Tony Roma's Memories 3:24 The Lefty Rosenthal Connection 3:52 Craft Kitchen Closes at the Fremont Food Hall 4:23 EDC's 30th Anniversary Is Coming to Vegas 4:51 The EDC Parade — Free for Everyone on May 14th 5:54 Mark Joins: Zoox + Uber Partnership Announced 6:36 How Zoox Works on the Strip 7:34 Shawn's First Zoox Ride — MGM Grand to Wynn 8:24 Inside the Car — Space, Music, and the Touchscreens 9:06 Zoox in Traffic — Conservative Driving and the Bus Incident 9:59 The Conversation You Knew Was Coming 10:47 Wait Times and How Zoox Routes Its Fleet 11:37 Should You Ride Zoox Now? (Yes, While It's Free)  Want more MTM Vegas? Get our exclusive weekly aftershow and join the community: https://www.patreon.com/cw/MtMVegas  Subscribe to our newsletter: https://milestomemories.us3.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=39c6737d725a04fea73324680&id=1e73edd8c8 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mtmvegas Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mtm-vegas-fun-interesting-absurd-sides-of-vegas/id1574194686 Website: http://milestomemories.com Merch: https://mtmvegas.shop

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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