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Vegas Never Sleeps
by Steven Maggi
Listeners across the country and around the world will enjoy this weekly romp to Las Vegas, the capital of fun, food and entertainment. For the latest Vegas news and a look behind the scenes of world-class hotels, dining, gaming, special events and conventions, turn to VEGAS NEVER SLEEPS with Steven Maggi! Hear about those things that only happen in Vegas, as well as how this oasis in the desert has transformed into a visitor’s paradise welcoming over 42 million tourists each year.
Episodes
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"The History of the Philadelphia Eagles" - The Complete Ray Didinger and Upton Bell Interview
The world-champion Philadelphia Eagles have a long, storied past dating back to the early-1930s. Host Steven Maggi is joined by legendary Philadelphia Eagles writer and broadcaster Ray Didinger along with former NFL executive and sports-commentator Upton Bell to discuss the history of our new…
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"Shaken and Stirred" - The Complete Deborah Richards Interview
Remember the Tom Cruise movie “Cocktail?” With those flashy juggling bartenders? That’s called “Flair Bartending” and it has deep roots in Las Vegas. (Everything cool has Vegas roots.) Host Steven Maggi talked with 4X Emmy-Award winning filmmaker Deborah Richards about her new documentary “Shaken...
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"The Incredible Dr. Pol" - The Complete Dr. Jan Pol Interview
"The Incredible Dr. Pol" was a great reality show on Nat Geo Wild that followed Dutch-American veterinarian Dr. Jan Pol, his family, and employees at his practice in rural Michigan. He joins host Steven Maggi to discuss his life, his show, and the life-changing magic of all those amazing animals....
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"Rest in Peace, Billy Shaw" - From September 18, 2021
Back in 2021, our sister program "Sports Raconteurs" interviewed one of the NFL's all-time greats, former Buffalo Bills offensive/defensive tackle Billy Shaw. Sadly, we recently lost the NFL hall-of-famer to illness. This week, in tribute, we proudly rebroadcast his most recent interview with us....
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"Holy Cash" - The Complete Paul Rodriguez Interview
Standup comedy legend Paul Rodriguez is now writer, producer, director, and star of a hilarious new movie called "Holy Cash." With a cast that includes Danny Trejo, Jay Mohr, Felipe Esparza, Emilio Rivera, and more, "Holy Cash" tells the story of a small-time con-man who discovers there is a lot…
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"'Real Bodies' at Horseshoe Las Vegas" - The Complete Tom Zaller Interview
The "Real Bodies" human anatomy exhibit at Horseshoe Las Vegas (formerly Ballys) extends its stay for another five years. We were there when it opened. Enjoy this classic conversation with long-time entertainment executive and president/CEO of Imagine Exhibition Tom Zaller about "Real Bodies,"…
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"The Dream Maker" - The Complete Xavier Mortimer Interview
His videos have amassed over 15 billion views ... Yes, billion! We have been hip to Xavier Mortimer for a long time! And there's a moral to his amazing story: Follow your dreams! Enjoy this Vegas Never Sleeps classic interview from 2019. https://www.xaviermortimer.com/ https://vegasneversleeps.com/
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"Last Train to Clarksville" - The Complete Bobby Hart Interview
Singer/songwriters Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart penned some genuine pop classics! Like "Last Train To Clarksville" by The Monkees. "Boyce and Hart" had Top 10 hits of their own, too! Like "I Wonder What She's Doing Tonight." Plus, the pair made some classic, memorable appearances on TV's…
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"Moms, Apple Pie, & Chevrolet (and Ford and Dodge ...") - The Nostalgia Street Rods Interview
As we celebrate the 4th of July long-weekend, we visit the home of more hot rods than you can shake a stick at: Nostalgia Street Rods in Las Vegas! What's more American than that? https://nostalgiastreetrods.com/ https://vegasneversleeps.com/
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"So Many Roads" - The Complete David Browne Interview
Are you a "Dead Head?" Millions of people are! Devotees (and you don't get more devoted than "Dead Heads") travel with the band, hold festivals .... Fans of The Grateful Dead are different than your run-of-the-mill rock fans. David Browne, a Senior Writer at Rolling Stone Magazine, has written…
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"Professor Slots" - The Complete Jon Friedl Interview
He started out as an aerospace engineer developing new technologies for jet aircraft ... and then he started playing slot machines ... and then he started winning at slot machines! And now he teaches people how they can win at slots, too. Long story short: They don't call him "Professor Slots"…
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"The Buffalo Mob" - The Complete Wayne Clingman Interview
TRUE CRIME: Vegas ain't the only city with a long history of mob activity. Host Steven Maggi talks with celebrated author Wayne Clingman, aka "Mr. Big," about his new book "The Buffalo Mob: The Return of Organized Crime to the Queen City." And speaking of true crime, listen for details on...
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"The Last of 'The Boys of Summer'" - The Complete Carl Erskine Interview
Carl Erskine set a World Series strikeout record, threw two no-hitters, and throughout his playing days and beyond remained one of the Dodgers all-time favorites, in Brooklyn and LA. But, sadly, on April 16th of this year, we lost the Dodger right-hander. In loving tribute, we bring you this…
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"At The Sands: The Casino That Shaped Las Vegas" - The Complete David Schwartz Interview
Oh, sure, "The Sahara," "The Riv," and "The Trop" came close, but no casino epitomized classic, vintage Vegas quite like The Sands! After all, it was the headquarters of The Rat Pack! The era-defining showroom of The Sands hosted only the best of the best and lured visitors from around the world;...
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"The Best Desserts in Vegas" - The Complete Donald Contursi Interview
OMG ....... MMMMMMMMMMMM ..... Our guest is Donald Contursi host and founder of Vegas' most delectable activity: Finger Licking Foodie Tours! While many of the tours focus on the savory, one of our favorites is "The Best Desserts in Vegas" - and it is every bit as decadent and delightful as it...
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"The Comedians" - The Complete Kliph Nesteroff Interview
Johnny Carson used to say that there is nothing more boring than a discussion about comedy. After listening to our guest, former standup comedian now author Kliph Nesteroff, you will beg to differ. He talks about this uniquely American art-form and his great book "The Comedians: Drunks, Thieves,...
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"On The Wings of Love" - The Jeffrey Osborne Interview
He started out as a drummer, but when he started singing, WOW! Our guest is Jeffrey Osborne, one of music's most versatile, soulful singer-songwriters with four grammy nominations, five gold and platinum albums, and a single that set the world on fire: "On the Wings of Love."...
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"Have You Been 'Portnoyed?'" - The Complete Neal Portnoy Interview
This week, learn how a former professional baseball player went on to become the most prolific, celebrated caricaturist and illustrator in Vegas: Neal Portnoy of Portnoy Gallery. "Have you been 'Portnoyed?'" Plus, listen for details on pre-ordering the new book "You Thought It Was More" the story...
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"Making of the Mob" - The Complete Meyer Lansky II Interview
Last week, we said "Elvis" and "Vegas" were synonymous. You know what else is synonymous with "Vegas?" Organized crime! Host Steven Maggi talks with Meyer Lansky II, grandson of the notorious mobster Meyer Lansky, about classic-Vegas, classic-mafia, and what it's like sharing a name that lives in...
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"Elvis in Vegas" - The Complete Richard Zoglin Interview
"Elvis" and "Vegas" are synonymous! Host Steven Maggi chats with Richard Zoglin author of "Elvis in Vegas" about how The King, anxious to put those silly movies behind him, reinvented the Las Vegas show and introduced the concept of "residency." This is a comeback story for the ages; for Elvis…
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"Sin City Gangsters" - The Jeffrey Sussman Interview
Do your Founding Fathers have mugshots? Ours do. Host Steven Maggi talks with Jeffrey Sussman one of the top mob-historians in America about his book "Sin City Gangsters: The Rise and Decline of the Mob in Las Vegas." https://www.amazon.com/stores/Jeffrey%20Sussman/author/B001KIZ3HQ...
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"Million Dollar Video Poker" - The Complete Bob Dancer Interview
IMPOSSIBLE!!! There is no way you can make a living playing video poker! Au contraire! (That's French for "On the contrary.") Video poker legend Bob Dancer, author of "Million Dollar Video Poker" and "Video Poker for the Intelligent Beginner," joins us to explain that, yes, you can make a living...
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"Louie the Coin" - The Andy Thibault & Joe Broadmeadow Interview
Where there's money, there's cheaters. Host Steven Maggi chats with authors Andy Thibault and Joe Broadmeadow about "Louie the Coin" Colavecchio the world's greatest counterfeiter. https://louisthecoinbook.com/ https://vegasneversleeps.com/
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"Stossel TV" - The Complete John Stossel Interview
You've seen him on 20/20, ABC News, FOX Business, Reason TV, and more. Host Steven Maggi chats with famed television reporter, author, consumer journalist, political activist, and pundit John Stossel. https://www.johnstossel.com/ https://vegasneversleeps.com/
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"The Scrambler" - The Complete Fran Tarkenton Interview
As hundreds of thousands gather in Las Vegas for Super Bowl LVIII, many are scrambling to find tickets, scrambling to find hotel rooms, and scrambling to find bargains. Meanwhile, host Steven Maggi sits down with the NFL's greatest scrambler: Hall-of-Fame quarterback Fran Tarkenton....
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"Apples Don't Fall Far From The Tree" - The Complete Vince Lombardi Jr. Interview
Las Vegas hosts its very first Super Bowl as Super Bowl LVIII comes to town. Host Steven Maggi looks back on the first Super Bowl (the Chiefs played in that one, too) with Vince Lombardi Jr. son of legendary Green Bay Packers coach Vince Lombardi ... who's a dead-ringer for his father. (Packers…
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"Marriage Can Be Murder" - The Complete Jane and Eric Post Interview
"Murderous fun!" "You'll die laughing!" "This show KILLS ... literally!" The Marriage Can Be Murder Dinner Show at The Orleans Hotel and Casino - Las Vegas has been "killing it" in Vegas for 25 years. Host Steven Maggi chats with the happily married stars Jane and Eric Post about marriage and...
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"Laughternoon" - The Complete Adam London Interview
Everybody loves comedy, everybody loves magic, but people REALLY love comedy AND magic! And Adam London has been wowing them and killing them in Las Vegas for over ten years. His "Laughternoon" show is a MUST SEE at The Orleans Hotel and Casino. He joins us to talk about magic, comedy, the...
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"Food With Spirit" - The Complete Chef Alicia Shevetone Interview
Are you a DINK? (Dual Income No Kids.) Foodie? Then you know our guest: TV Personality, Pop-Up Chef, cookbook author Alicia Shevetone the creator of DINK Cuisine. Her new book "Food with Spirit: Alcohol-Infused Recipes" is fun, fascinating, and full of spirit - and spirits. (She's the host of…
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"Deep Into My Eyes" - The Complete Kevin Lepine Interview
He's been called "The Rockstar of Hypnosis" and his show "Hypnosis Unleashed," the longest running hypnosis show in Vegas," has been killin' 'em downtown at the beautiful 4 Queens Hotel & Casino. But life hasn't always been easy for Kevin Lepine as detailed in his powerful yet hopeful new book...
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"HAPPY NEW YEAR" - The New Year's Show
Highlights from our many (MANY) great musical guests. Let's ring in the new year in style; Vegas style! And keep listening in 2024 for more great guests, more great shows, and the kind of fun that only Vegas can deliver! https://vegasneversleeps.com/
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"Christmas in Las Vegas" - An Unforgettable Holiday Special
Vegas Never Sleeps with Steven Maggi presents "Christmas in Las Vegas!" Featuring great Christmas music from our many musical guests. You'll hear new twists on old favorites from Michelle Johnson, Clint Holmes, Giada Valenti, Rita Lim, Lisa Gay, Lon Bronson, and more. Plus an original Christmas...
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"The Manhattan Christmas Suite" - The Complete Lois Travalena Interview
We all remember the late Fred Travalena as one of the all-time great comic-impressionists, but did you know he was also a great singer-songwriter? Fred's wife Lois Travalena joins us to talk about Fred's amazing career, their life together, and his awesome, all-original Christmas album "The...
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"The National Dog Show" - The Complete David Frei Interview
It's become a Thanksgiving tradition as deep and meaningful as turkey and football: The National Dog Show on NBC. This week, we chat with the show's long-time host David Frei about the show's history, its popularity, and the amazing dogs that bring us back year after year....
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"Sound Man" - The Complete Glyn Johns Interview
If you've ever heard classic rock, you've heard his work: Glyn Johns! He joins us to discuss his new book "Sound Man : A Life Recording Hits with the Rolling Stones, the Who, Led Zeppelin, the Eagles, Eric Clapton, the Faces..."...
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"Garbage Land" - The Complete Elizabeth Royte Interview
In a city filled with buffets, you'd think Las Vegas wastes a lot of food. (Not entirely true. A lot goes to food banks, pig farms, etc.) But not everyone is so mindful. Science/Nature writer Elizabeth Royte joins us to discuss food waste, her powerful books detailing the crises, and what we can…
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"So Many Roads" - The Complete David Browne Interview
Are you a "Dead Head?" Millions of people are! Devotees (and you don't get more devoted than "Dead Heads") travel with the band, hold festivals .... Fans of The Grateful Dead are different than your run-of-the-mill rock fans. David Browne, a Senior Writer at Rolling Stone Magazine, has written…
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"Memories Are Made Of This" - The Complete Deana Martin Interview
She's the daughter of a true Vegas icon: Deana Martin! And a great singer/entertainer in her own right! She joins us to talk about her sparkling career, her famous father, meeting Elvis Presley, and more. https://www.deanamartin.com/landing/ https://vegasneversleeps.com/
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"I Hate #@&!!! Meetings" - The Complete Byron Kennedy Interview
We've met a lot of radio executives .... They are not funny! But this former radio executive has SOMEHOW escaped the humorless boardroom and embarked on a very successful standup comedy career. He joins us to talk about the transition, the journey, and his upcoming headlining shows in Vegas and...
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"Inside ['The Outfit']" - The Complete Scott Hoffman Interview
"The Mob," "La Cosa Nostra," "The Mafia," "The Outfit," whatever you call it, its roots run deep, and not just in Las Vegas. But what's it like on the inside? Host Steven Maggi chats with author Scott Hoffman, whose father was deeply involved in "The Outfit," about his fascinating book "Inside"...
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"One Tuesday Morning" - The Complete Catherine DuBrino Interview
It was one of the most frightening moments in American history! "One Tuesday Morning" is the harrowing story of 9/11 as told by New York City ER nurse Catherine DuBrino who witnessed the event and its horrifying aftermath first-hand. This is powerful stuff!...
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"31 - 6" - The Complete Denny McLain Interview
A pitcher winning 20 games in a season is a big deal! 25 games in a season even bigger! In 1968, Denny McLain of the Detroit Tigers won 31 games .... and no pitcher has won that many since! Host Steven Maggi chats with the legendary right-hander about his Cy Young awards (plural,) the state of…
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"The Joy of Costco" - The Complete David and Susan Schwartz Interview
It's Costco's 40th birthday! And David and Susan Schwartz, two of Costco's biggest fans (they have visited over 200 stores and have been granted behind-the-scenes access,) have written the ultimate book about everyone's favorite wholesale giant: "The Joy of Costco: A Treasure Hunt from A to Z."...
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"Mastering the Logline" - The Complete James "Doc" Mason Interview
The Hollywood/Vegas connection goes way back! In fact, actor, and Las Vegas resident, Mark Wahlberg has been working to make Las Vegas a "Hollywood in the desert." Now say you've got a script or great idea for a movie. How do you get Hollywood/Vegas' attention? To answer that question (and the…
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"Raider Nation" - The Complete Phil Villapiano Interview
Though he ended his career with the Buffalo Bills, once a Raider always a Raider! As football season kicks off (see what we did there?) we chat with one of the all-time greats: Phil Villapiano! The 1971 AFC Defensive Rookie of the Year; 1975 & 1976 All-NFL Pro Bowl; 1972-1976 All-AFC Pro Bowl…
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"Dave 'The Tour Guide' Galvan" - The Complete Dave Galvan Interview
FINALLY! A Vegas travel guide from a real Vegas tour guide! Too many "Vegas" books seem like they were written by people who have never been here. Dave "The Tour Guide" Galvan joins us to talk about his great new book "DaveTheTourGuide.com Presents: The (Unofficial) Official Las Vegas Travel…
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"The Incredible Dr. Pol" - The Complete Dr. Jan Pol Interview
"The Incredible Dr. Pol" is a great reality show on Nat Geo Wild that follows Dutch-American veterinarian Dr. Jan Pol, his family, and employees at his practice in rural Michigan. He joins host Steven Maggi to discuss his life, his show, and the life-changing magic of all those amazing animals....
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"The Iliad .... and More" - The Complete Caroline Alexander Interview
Caroline Alexander is a contributing writer for National Geographic magazine and the author of several best-selling books: "The Bounty," "The Endurance," "The Way To Xanadu," a bold new translation of "The Iliad," and more. https://vegasneversleeps.com/
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"Boyce & Hart" - The Complete Bobby Hart Interview
Singer/songwriters Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart penned some genuine pop classics! Like "Last Train To Clarksville" by The Monkees. "Boyce and Hart" had Top 10 hits of their own, too! Like "I Wonder What She's Doing Tonight." Plus, the pair made some classic, memorable appearances on TV's…
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"The Boys of Summer" - The Complete Carl Erskine Interview
Dodger-legend Carl Erskine: The last of the Brooklyn Dodgers players chronicled in the book “The Boys of Summer" is being honored this year by the Baseball Hall of Fame, being awarded with the Buck O’Neil Lifetime Achievement Award. Host Steven Maggi and former-NFL executive Upton Bell talk to...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Listeners across the country and around the world will enjoy this weekly romp to Las Vegas, the capital of fun, food and entertainment. For the latest Vegas news and a look behind the scenes of world-class hotels, dining, gaming, special events and conventions, turn to VEGAS NEVER SLEEPS with Steven Maggi! Hear about those things that only happen in Vegas, as well as how this oasis in the desert has transformed into a visitor’s paradise welcoming over 42 million tourists each year.
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Listeners across the country and around the world will enjoy this weekly romp to Las Vegas, the capital of fun, food and entertainment. For the latest Vegas news and a look behind the scenes of world-class hotels, dining, gaming, special events and conventions, turn to VEGAS NEVER SLEEPS with...
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