City Cast Las Vegas

These days the Las Vegas Monorail is a side-eyed 90s relic for convention-goers at its best; and the butt of jokes plus a symbol of our crushed public transit dreams at its worst. So how did it get here, and what derailed our mono-future? Find out in this episode featuring co-host Sarah Lohman in conversation with writer and monorail enthusiast Eric Duran-Valle about the system’s surprising Disney connection, the issues that plagued it, and why locals should still give the monorail a chance (spoiler: we tell you how to get $2 locals tickets on the cheap). And oh yes, there will be Simpsons references and singing.Read Eric’s lovely essay about the monorail here.Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastVegas on Instagram, or email us at lasvegas@citycast.fm. You can also call or text us at 702-514-0719.For more Las Vegas news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Las Vegas.Looking to advertise on City Cast Las Vegas? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.

From all of us here at City Cast Las Vegas, we hope that you had a great day yesterday and every day. We also believe that every day is a great day for a taco! We have so many amazing spots throughout the city that we sat down for a conversation earlier this year with taco enthusiasts Justin Favela and Brent Holmes to hear about their favorite tacos around Las Vegas, from cheesy, drippy quesabirria to crunchy, crisp fish tacos.Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastVegas on Instagram, or email us at lasvegas@citycast.fm. You can also call or text us at 702-514-0719.For more Las Vegas news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Las Vegas.All the taco spots mentioned in this episode: Tacos el Gordo on Charleston & 17th Guisos de el Canelo on Pecos and Charleston The original Lindo Michoacán on East Desert Inn Antojitos D.F. on Flamingo and Pecos Tacos El Compita on Charleston and Jones The original Tacos Tijuana at Broadacres Los Tacos on Charleston and 17th Carnitas y Tortas Ahogadas Guadalajara on Bonanza and Eastern Juarez Border Food El Paso on Bonanza and Eastern Habanero Grill on Rainbow and Smoke Ranch Mariscos Playa Escondida on Charleston and Maryland Bajamar on Las Vegas Blvd and Oakey Abuela’s Tacos on Sahara and Lamb El Tamalucas on Las Vegas Blvd and Pecos Tacotarian, various locations Durango Taco Shop, various locations Looking to advertise on City Cast Las Vegas? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.

The holidays have a way of bringing us together… on the Strip! Whether you’ve got family in town, or are a visitor yourself, you’re probably spending more time there than usual and might be in need of some more unusual activities. We’ve got you covered and are revisiting one of our most popular episodes with co-hosts Dayvid Figler and Sarah Lohman, along with newsletter editor Rob Kachelriess, as they spill their favorite hidden gems from around the Strip—from little-known historical oddities to quiet places for reflection to their best food and drink surprises.Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastVegas on Instagram, or email us at lasvegas@citycast.fm. You can also call or text us at 702-514-0719.For more Las Vegas news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Las Vegas.Looking to advertise on City Cast Las Vegas? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.

It’s the last Friday News Roundup of 2024, and we’re bringing it home with some interesting news to share with your friends at holiday parties. Co-hosts Dayvid Figler and Sarah Lohman and interim executive producer Layla Muhammad chat about the FTC’s new law for Las Vegas businesses to be clear about junk fees, East Las Vegas residents debating over a transitional housing project in their neighborhood, and an end to casino resort Whiskey Pete’s 47-year run in Primm.Mentioned: Our Badlands episode with KTNV reporters Steve Sebelius and Darcy SpearsLearn more about the sponsors of this December 20th episode:SoulbellyEnchant Las VegasNevada BalletWant to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastVegas on Instagram, or email us at lasvegas@citycast.fm. You can also call or text us at 702-514-0719.For more Las Vegas news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Las Vegas.Looking to advertise on City Cast Las Vegas? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.

It’s tough to eat your way through a city, but Las Vegas is a true foodie town, so we have to try. Co-host Sarah Lohman chats with Giselle D’Souza, founder of Nothing to Do LV EATS, about what her must-try spots were this year — from new restaurants to spots still lingering on our long to-do list that we finally got to this year. Also, breakfast and lunch favorites, dining gems in casinos, and what we think might be the 2024 theme was for Las Vegas restaurants.Learn more about the sponsors of this December 19th episode: SoulbellyEnchant Las VegasNevada BalletRestaurants we mentioned in today's episode:Off-Strip: Rangs, Bramare, 00 Pie & Pub, Las Vegas Distillery, Wineaux, Mala Town, Sookdal, and Eat Your Heart OutStrip: Balla, Mott 32, Chica and Beauty & Essex Breakfast spots: Winnie & Ethel’s and Summer HouseWant to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastVegas on Instagram, or email us at lasvegas@citycast.fm. You can also call or text us at 702-514-0719.For more Las Vegas news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Las Vegas.Looking to advertise on City Cast Las Vegas? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.

Recently, the Desert Pines Redevelopment Project, an affordable housing project on the former East Las Vegas golf course that will be the largest in state history, was approved with funding by the State Infrastructure Bank. To explain how this project will impact Las Vegas, State Treasurer Zach Conine joins co-host Dayvid Figler to break down their office’s approach to Nevada’s housing crisis.Learn more about the sponsors of this December 16th episode: SoulbellyEnchant Las VegasNevada BalletWant to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastVegas on Instagram, or email us at lasvegas@citycast.fm. You can also call or text us at 702-514-0719.For more Las Vegas news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Las Vegas.Looking to advertise on City Cast Las Vegas? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.

Whatever happened with that one news story from six months ago? In the interest of continuity, we’re going to follow up on some of the biggest headlines we’ve talked about this year. Co-host Dayvid Figler sits down with KTNV Channel 13 senior news reporter Jaewon Jung and Hey Las Vegas newsletter editor Rob Kachelriess to discuss the sentencing of the man who leaped the bench to go after his judge, the trials of Kevin Menon and Tupac Shakur, and another twist on the story of Lundy Elementary School on Mt. Charleston.Learn more about the sponsors of this December 17th episode:Enchant Las VegasSoul BellyNevada BalletWant to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastVegas on Instagram, or email us at lasvegas@citycast.fm. You can also call or text us at 702-514-0719.For more Las Vegas news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Las Vegas.Looking to advertise on City Cast Las Vegas? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.

Our Naughty and Nice list has returned for its third season! Co-hosts Dayvid Figler and Sarah Lohman talk to Kip Kelly, the Beverly Theater’s Chief Experience officer, and pick 2024’s honorees for naughty and nice Las Vegas celebrities, politicians, and food and beverage vendors. We love our city and we’ve got feelings.Learn more about the sponsors of this December 16th episode:Enchant Las VegasSoul BellyNevada BalletWant to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastVegas on Instagram, or email us at lasvegas@citycast.fm. You can also call or text us at 702-514-0719.For more Las Vegas news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Las Vegas.Looking to advertise on City Cast Las Vegas? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.

We made it to Friday, and the news this week gave us a lot of interesting conversation fodder. Co-hosts Dayvid Figler and Sarah Lohman welcome back List.Vegas editor Andrew Kiraly to talk about why UNLV football coach Barry Odom is leaving Las Vegas so soon, the newest twists in the sad case of Reba the Bulldog, and Nevada finally cleaning up its many long-abandoned, weird mines.Learn more about the sponsors of this December 13th episode:WineauxMatter Real EstateEnchant Las VegasWant to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastVegas on Instagram, or email us at lasvegas@citycast.fm. You can also call or text us at 702-514-0719.For more Las Vegas news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Las Vegas.Looking to advertise on City Cast Las Vegas? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.

There’s a lot to see and taste this season — from a waffle speakeasy to elaborate prefix dinners — and we want to make sure you get the best possible Vegas holiday pop-up experience. Co-host Dayvid Figler talks to Hey Las Vegas editor Rob Kachelriess about what special events are particularly worth catching, which bars have the best decorations, and where you can grab some extra presents while soaking up that festive spirit. Learn more about the sponsors of this December 12th episode:Enchant Las VegasWineauxMatter Real EstateWant to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastVegas on Instagram, or email us at lasvegas@citycast.fm. You can also call or text us at 702-514-0719.For more Las Vegas news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Las Vegas.Looking to advertise on City Cast Las Vegas? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.