Vegas Old School Is Winning: Four Queens Tour, STRAT at 30 & KISS at Virgin

Vegas Old School Is Winning: Four Queens Tour, STRAT at 30 & KISS at Virgin

Author: Miles to Memories | Shawn Coomer and Mark Ostermann May 1, 2026 Duration: 24:01

Episode Description

Downtown Las Vegas still has a few places that feel like old Vegas, and Four Queens might be one of the best examples left. Shawn and Mark share what stood out during their behind-the-scenes tour, from the renovated North Tower rooms and massive mini fridges to Whiskey Licker Up, Hugo's Cellar and the hidden Mint history inside Binion's.

They also talk about The STRAT turning 30, KISS bringing a land-based Kruise to Virgin Hotels, Las Vegas sportsbook consolidation, Panevino, The Hat, Randy's Donuts and Ping Pang Pong at Gold Coast.

Episode Guide

  • 0:00 Skateboarding Vegas attorney 
  • 0:34 The STRAT turns 30
  • 2:05 KISS Kruise lands at Virgin Hotels
  • 3:23 Vegas sportsbook consolidation
  • 5:01 Panevino, The Hat and new local food spots
  • 6:56 Ping Pang Pong and Gold Coast throwback vibes
  • 10:26 Four Queens tour
  • 12:25 Renovated rooms, no resort fees and huge fridges
  • 14:07 Four Queens bathroom and shower system
  • 15:45 Homegrown design and the Mint tower
  • 17:01 Whiskey Licker Up and hidden Mint history
  • 18:33 Hugo's Cellar and old school value
  • 20:04 Why Four Queens and Binion's feel different
  • 22:01 Haunted Hotel Apache and downtown social media

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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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