Vegas Strip Fire, Kelly Clarkson Cancels, Flamingo's "New" Showers & More Caesars Cutbacks!

Vegas Strip Fire, Kelly Clarkson Cancels, Flamingo's "New" Showers & More Caesars Cutbacks!

Author: Miles to Memories | Shawn Coomer and Mark Ostermann July 8, 2025 Duration: 20:33

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Episode Description

This week Caesars was in the news with the sudden cancelation of Kelly Clarkson's opening residency shows. A lot of conspiracies surfaced, but it seems like she'll be back soon. We also discuss Caesars cutbacks when it comes to free drinks and a clever solution they came to with their half glass showers at Flamingo.

In other news 4th of July went off without a hitch in Las Vegas with fireworks shows happened across town. We also discuss: another stupid Vegas fee, a blockbuster slot manufacturer purchase, a possible Venetian credit card, Cromwell's fire, Top 50 pizza and how the F1 movie ties into Las Vegas.

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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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