Giving you an inside look at Las Vegas and the people who work there. We will explore the every aspect of Vegas lifestyle from hotels, restaurants and nightlife. Get the best tips and stories from the ones who hold the keys of the largest hotels in the World.
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I'm Brian Ortega, I love movies and love talking about them any chance I get. In this podcast I'll give my reviews of the latest films in theaters & streaming. I'll also breakdown the Academy Awards and give you my opinion on who has a real chance to take home the gold.
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Longtime friends Nile and Kyle are the leading conspiracy, cryptozoology, and paranormal experts in their fields. Well, at least in their apartment. Join them and a revolving door of friends every Sunday for a deep dive into the curious, the unexplained, and the outright weird.
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What's happening in the black community? Do aliens exist? Why is Cardi B hot? Whats beyond the Planck barrier? If it's interesting, we're going to chop it up. It's The Chop Shop! A highly informative, smoke filled and fun discussion show focused on stimulating thought through conversation. Hosted by Insight and Nich Neon. Check us out.
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Music from Neon Doom Records and friends of the label distorted into new works and blended with cut-up sound collages, monologues, dialogues, skits, sounds, drones, grunts, silence, screams, thoughts, idiocy, and anything else we can get to stick to the tape. A unique listening experience is created as similar sounds are fractured from structured explorations into abstract nirvana. Support by purchasing music from neondoom.com or via patreon.com/chewingwater
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Best & Worst Daytime and Nighttime Resorts on the Strip
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44:05I'm very excited to share this episode where I highlight the best hotels to visit during the day time and the ones to avoid. I explain the system that I came up with and what makes a good day time and a good night time hotel.By Neon Smoke
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Episode 459 - The Fugitive Recovery Agent
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1:31:16Hey there friends and weirdos! This week Kyle returns to tell Nile all about the Reeds, a family who just can't seem to escape UFOs and aliens. In part one we focus on Matthew Reed, the reluctant abductee. Did a classic Close Encounter of the Fourth Kind in 2009 cause memories of a family history of alien abductions to resurface in Matt's mind? Why…
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Nocturno Cocktail Bar Review & A Thought on the MGM Layoffs
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28:21I tried a new cocktail bar in the Arts District and think it might be the new great spot for anyone looking for elevated cocktails and small bites. Will it unseat Herbs & Rye as the best late night spot? I also offer my thoughts on the latest closing of multiple MGM property concierge desks.By Neon Smoke
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Episode 458 - J.R. "Bob" Dobbs & the Church of the Subgenius (FYD)
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1:07:24Hey there friends and Weirdos! While Kyle is away, Jules and Nile take a look at a documentary on a self-described cult from the 80s: the Church of the Subgenius. Is it all a joke? Why are Nick Offerman and Penn Jillette here? Should we still be stuffing envelopes with weirdos? All this and much more in this week's FYD episode of It Gets Weird!…
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What You Need to Know About EDC Las Vegas 2025
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30:40In this episode I breakdown the experience that is EDC and what visitors should expect whether they are going to EDC at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway or just simply visiting during that weekend. This is a good overview of what to expect vibe wise and traffic wise along the Las Vegas Strip and Downtown.…
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Episode 457 - Divorce Ghost (La Llorona)
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1:16:15Hey there friends and weirdos! This week we get friend of the show Collin back to discuss the legendary ghost, La Llorona! What confluence of negative energies created the myth of the Weeping Woman and how do stories of her hauntings compare around the world? Does La Llorona still stalk children and scorned, adulterous husbands? We discuss all this…
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Episode 456 - Attacked From a Tree (Indonesian Entities)
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1:20:42Hey there friends and weirdos! This week we take a little vacation to Indonesia to learn about some "entities." We're talking dark sorcerers, cryptids, and mythological creatures! Can a sorcery adept from Bali gain dark powers that summon nails into the stomachs of their enemies? Are there Javanese fireball ghosts that swoop from trees in the dead …
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In this week's episode I brought back an old favorite. I preview a single hotel breaking down its restaurant, nightlife and hotel room offering and explain why I love it or hate it. Today I previewed the Aria Hotel & Casino and my opinion might surprise you.By Neon Smoke
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Episode 455 - Layers and Players (Australian Ghost Antics)
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1:13:53Hey there friends and weirdos! This week Jules joins the Weird Crew to discuss Australia's bizarre haunted past! Why were so many people in 19th century Australia so into throwing on bedsheets and going around spooking folks? We discuss Dr. David Waldron's "supernatural" history of Australian pranks and folklore, the connections to Spring-heeled Ja…
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Vegas Summer Packing Essentials for Day & Night
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27:37In this episode I dive into the essential items you need to bring for your Vegas trip. I Las olive into a few stories of dinners getting kicked out for not adhering to the dress code of the restaurants.By Neon Smoke
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Episode 454 - Naruto Milkshake (MK-DECOY, Part 2)
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1:22:43Hey there friends and weirdos! This week we conclude the investigation into MK-ULTRA subproject 54, aka MK-DECOY. To finish the story, we learn about another, lesser-known subproject only known by number 61. While it's impossible to conclusively link MK-DECOY and subproject 61, the goals look very similar: how can we manipulate a target through a f…
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WrestleMania 41 Breakdown & Friendships in Las Vegas
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26:38In this episode I dive into the events surrounding the mega event known as WrestleMania. I breakdown the schedule, where to find fan engagement areas and where to purchase tickets. I try to highlight places that you can watch WrestleMania and the best ways to get to and from each of the Venues. In the back half of the episode I explain friendships …
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Episode 453 - 300 Blows On Grumble (MK-DECOY, Part 1)
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1:25:24Hey there friends and weirdos! This week we begin our investigation into some recent revelations about the mysterious MK-ULTRA subproject, MK-DECOY! Did the CIA try to develop a covert weapon that can induce the "perfect concussion" in a victim? Who are the scientists who have been roped into working on this project? Was the development of such a w…
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Episode 452 - Blue Smoke Pope (Spanish UFO Flap of 1976)
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1:14:44Hey there friends and weirdos! This week Nile brings two tales of bizarre UFO sightings in Spain. What in the world was "in the air," so to speak, in 1976 around the Canary Islands? What happened that same year at a an Air Force Base in Badajoz? With hundreds of witnesses watching strange lights in the sky for over forty minutes, you'd think we'd h…
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In this episode thanks to a fan question. I breakdown all the classic 1960s Vegas hot spots. I cover everything from restaurants and bars to Shows that make you feel like you've been transported back into the 1960s.By Neon Smoke
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Episode 451 - Covert Paul Bunyan (Folklore Warfare)
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1:36:41Hey there friends and weirdos! This week we learn about some difficult new ideas: Gaia consciousness, the Planetary Poltergeist, and the parapolitics of ParaCryptoUFOlogy. Guiding us through these ideas is a man named Stephen Miles Lewis, aka SMiles Lewis. How can we synthesize what we know about UFOs, cryptids, the paranormal, and the covert opera…
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Episode 450 - Neon Genesis Plongeon (Lost Continent Mu)
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1:17:37Hey there friends and weirdos! This week Nile asks the real big question: what exactly was the lost continent of Mu, who were its inhabitants, and who were the intrepid explorers who uncovered proof of its existence? Turns out we owe what we know to a couple adventurers who, in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, discovered artifacts and writin…
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In this episode I give you my recommendations for places to watch all the games for March Madness and give you the breakdown on pricing and the importance of reading your reservation details. I also explain what you should expect and tips on how to have a great time watching College Basketball and getting the most out of your Vegas trip.…
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Episode 449 - A Wiki Worthwhile (Vegetable Men)
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1:21:01Hey there friends and weirdos! This week we explore some guys made of or living in plant life. Does a sasquatch-gorilla-alligator hybrid lurk in the murk of the Honey Island Swamp? Did a cryptid hunter capture concrete evidence of this beast? Also, did a UFO researcher come in contact with a cryptid-like alien made of vegetation? Was his blood tran…
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The Ultimate Guide to a Sexy Las Vegas Trip
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43:45In this episode thanks to a fan request I dove into what makes a good "sexy" Vegas strip. I give my best recommendations for where to find the right mood in terms of restaurants, hotels, bars and shows. I explain why I think each location works for couples, singles and even drop in a few alternative lifestyle options. Hope you all enjoy this very f…
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Episode 448 - Pill Voice (History of Ouija Boards)
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1:15:52Hey there friends and weirdos! This week Nile dives deep into the history of the infamous occult artifact, the ouija board! What are the origins of ouija and how did it become the hit, mass-marketed method of contacting the dead that it is today? Was the development, manufacturing, and selling of the board cursed, perhaps? Will Kyle survive his new…
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Episode 447 - Perverted Brainwashing Bestseller (Truthism)
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1:27:12Hey there friends and weirdos! This week we get back into some classic conspiracy stuff. Have you ever checked out the website Truthism dot com? You're going to need the internet archive to check it out. In this lengthy conspiracy screed, we learn about the reptilian agenda, the truth about sleep paralysis, cube sun theory, and much more!…
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I spend a lot of time in bars and thought I would make a list of my Top 10 Favorite Bars in Las Vegas. I tried to mix it up with casual bars, lounges and my personal favorite restaurant bars. I think you'll find this very helpful in finding the best bar that fits your trip or vibe. I really hope you enjoy it and you can find most of these on my soc…
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Episode 446 - Goes Overhand (Stefan Denaerde)
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1:25:40Hey there friends and weirdos! This week Jules joins the Weird Crew to discuss the story of Stefan Denaerde and his life-changing contact with extraterrestrial beings from the planet known as Iarga. Can this heroic Dutchman's story help usher in a new, upgraded society that's at peace? Or will the aliens bind him to his word: that Stefan can never …
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The World of Weird Episode 5 (Patreon Bonus Episode Unlocked)
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1:10:09Hey there friends, weirdos, and lovely Patrons! On this episode's topics of discussion: paranormal and ufological manga DanDaDan, Anne Rice's personal collection of conspiracy theory books, horny vampire smut, the latest slasher horror movie, memories of James Patterson, the media world of Stephen King, and the state of the comics industry. All thi…
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In this episode I dive into the question of Is Vegas Too Expensive. Along with recapping an eventful Super Bowl Weekend and a few of the places I checked out on the Strip. I'll explain why some parts of Vegas have gotten too expensive and how hotels are finding sneaky ways to take more of your money.…
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Episode 445 - Werewolf Season (Scoriton Incident, Part 2)
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1:16:10Hey there friends and weirdos! This week we conclude the story of Ernest Bryant and the Scoriton UFO Incident! With BUFORA investigators getting deep into small-town Britain to dig up clues on Bryant's story, bizarre things begin happening...mysterious messages superimposed on tape recordings and psychic messages warning investigators of the future…
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Jason Alden New Bar Review & Is the Best Food Really Off The Strip?
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34:16In this episode I cover a few things including my review for Jason Alden's new Bar on the Strip. And dive into a topic that got quite heated on Twitter where some say that the only good food is off of the Strip. I explain why this is an incomplete statement and why locals might feel this way.By Neon Smoke
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Episode 444 - Shandy Twins (Scoriton Incident, Part 1)
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1:21:47Hey there friends and weirdos! This week we begin to tell the tale of Ernest Bryant and the so-called "Scoriton Incident." Or perhaps it's the Scoriton Mystery? Did a small-town Brit get abducted by aliens, beings bringing him a message of warning? Did he also meet a famous, now reincarnated contactee? What really happened here? We discuss all this…
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This is your 2025 Super Bowl watch guide. I breakdown the pricing for the most popular Super Bowl watch parties at places like Circa Sportsbook and Beer Park at Paris. I give you some of my favorite spots to watch the game and some of the tips to getting away with watching the game for only the price of a couple of beers.…
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Episode 443 - Doug Facts (Lake Monsters)
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1:12:13Hey there friends and weirdos! This week we learn the terrifying stories of a couple lake monsters from around North America. Does a lizard-like beast live in the depths of Lake Thetis? Did a swamp-thing creature attack some prankster kids all the way up in Canada? Is there a confluence of cryptozoological energy around central Ohio? We discuss all…
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Episode 442 - Ratatouille Situation (Jolly West)
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1:24:25Hey there friends and weirdos! This week we return to the top secret MK-ULTRA program and one of its most die-hard soldiers: hypnotism and brainwashing specialist, Dr. Louis Jolyon "Jolly" West. Who is Jolly West and how did he come to be involved in the CIA's clandestine network of academics doing research on mind control? How did Jolly get involv…
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