Vegas Loop's Crazy Script, Paid Influencers Change Everything & Shockingly Bad Resorts World Reviews

Vegas Loop's Crazy Script, Paid Influencers Change Everything & Shockingly Bad Resorts World Reviews

Author: Miles to Memories | Shawn Coomer and Mark Ostermann August 4, 2021 Duration: 47:41

Each week thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news show at YouTube.com/milestomemories. Now we bring you the MtM Vegas podcast where we can spend a little more time sharing our best Vegas info, tips, reviews and stories plus talk to some of the most interesting people in Vegas. 

Episode Description

On this week's MtM Podcast Mark and Shawn are back in the studio to discuss the latest happenings in Vegas. On this show Shawn updates everyone on the progress of planning for his son's 21st birthday before diving into the surprisingly bad TripAdvisor reviews for the three hotels at Resorts World Las Vegas.

Also discussed is how to maximize the new American Express Fine Hotels & Resorts credit for Platinum cardholders, some of the crazy answers Vegas Loop drivers have to give about Elon Musk and our rapid fires where we go over best and worst casinos for families, fun and more. 

Episode Guide

  • 00:57 - 21st birthday celebration planning update
  • 09:46 - Resorts World's terrible TripAdvisor reviews
  • 15:47 - Are Vegas crowds softening with the new mask mandate?
  • 17:42 Paid influencers hyping Vegas - Is it a bad thing?
  • 21:55 - Amex FHR $200 credit - How we are using it in Vegas
  • 24:40 - Crazy Vegas Loop script for drivers to follow
  • 30:08 - Is Vegas Loop hate a good thing?
  • 33:59 - Rapid fires - Best Caesars Entertainment property
  • 35:47 - Best Mlife Property in Vegas
  • 37:07 - Most overrated Vegas hotel
  • 38:26 - Most underrated Vegas hotel
  • 39:39 - Best Vegas hotel for families
  • 41:16 - Best Fremont Street casino not named Circa
  • 42:17 - Best Locals Casino in Vegas
  • 44:04 - Why Lake Las Vegas is a good resort getaway

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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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