Ep. 23 - Mike Nolan, The El Cortez | On the Corner of Main Street Podcast

Ep. 24 - Mary Myers & Memories of The Las Vegas Club: Plaza slots manager Mary Myers joints Jonathan, Lisa and Gary to talk about her job -- and her past jobs at The Las Vegs Club, the old joint across Main St. from the Plaza. The Las Vegas Club closed three years ago to make room for Circa, which just... by On the Corner of Main Street

42 min listen

Ep. 35 - Paul Devitt, Fremont East Pioneer: In the early 2000s, nobody was going to East Fremont St. But veteran New York hospitality executive Paul Devitt saw something there, and decided to become the area's nightlife pioneer. Devitt opened Beauty Bar, a Vegas version of his successful New... by On the Corner of Main Street

34 min listen

Ep. 8 - Ryan Doherty: We go "on location" to Fremont East, and talk to longtime Las Vegas businessman Ryan Doherty. He's the owner of Corner Bar Management, which operates several bars in downtown Las Vegas. Hosted by: Lisa Melmed Co-Hosts: and Gary... by On the Corner of Main Street

57 min listen

Ep. 3 - Well done... Weldon.: Weldon Russell is the man behind by On the Corner of Main Street

40 min listen

Ep. 6 - Shut It Down!: What's it take to close a building that never closes? Plaza CEO Jonathan Jossel takes a deeper dive into the final hours before we shut our doors on March 17th. Lisa Melmed shares the challenge of helping check every single room at closing. And... by On the Corner of Main Street

49 min listen

Ep. 2 - A young guy making downtown better.: Episode Two features Sam Cherry. Described by Jonathan Jossel as a young guy making downtown better. Listen as Sam Cherry tells us his story and contribution to the development of Downtown Las Vegas. by On the Corner of Main Street

39 min listen

Ep. 21 - Doug Stanhope: Live from his home in Bisbee, Arizona, The Plaza's favorite standup comedian, Doug Stanhope, joins Jonathan, Lisa and Gary. Doug played a sold-out Plaza showroom on New Year's Eve, and we're all ready to have him back as soon as possible. Gary finally... by On the Corner of Main Street

50 min listen

Ep. 20 - Myron Martin & The Smith Center: Jonathan and Lisa talk to Myron Martin, the man who brought a world-class performing arts center to Las Vegas. Myron recounts how he came to Las Vegas to work for Liberace, how he inadvertently insulted the fledgling arts community - and how that... by On the Corner of Main Street

53 min listen

Ep. 22 - Rob McCoy, The Neon Museum: Neon Museum CEO Rob McCoy shares stories about the organization dedicated to preserving the beautiful, iconic, striking neon signs that have defined Las Vegas for decades. McCoy explains how the museum came to be, how it continues to grow - and how... by On the Corner of Main Street

48 min listen

Ep. 5 - We're Back... Sort Of: Jonathan, Lisa and Gary have connected from their homes for this episode. They share how they're coping these days, and what's happening at the Plaza during the closure. Jonathan also talks about the 2011 shutdown in which the property underwent a... by On the Corner of Main Street

39 min listen

Ep. 26 - Brett Lashbrook, Las Vegas Lights F.C.: The man who brought professional soccer to Las Vegas joins Jonathan and Lisa to talk about the journey. Brett Lashbrook, owner and GM of Las Vegas Lights F.C., explains how bringing the world's most popular sport to the world's entertainment capital... by On the Corner of Main Street

32 min listen

Ep. 48 - Foodie Tours!: Lip Smaking Foodie Tours is your ticket to sample some of the best restaurants in downtown Las Vegas, The Strip, the Arts District and more. Owner Donald Contursi and tour guide Tom Svoboda talk to Lisa and Gary about how the business... by On the Corner of Main Street

37 min listen

Ep. 27 - Ross Mollison, Spiegelworld: The "Impresario Extraordinaire" of Las Vegas, Ross Mollison, joins Jonathan, Lisa and Gary. Actually, Ross is the founder of Spiegelworld, the company that brings us "Absinthe," "Opium" and "Atomic Saloon," three of the biggest shows on The Strip.... by On the Corner of Main Street

43 min listen

Ep. 31 - Frankie Scinta, The Showman: Jonathan and Gary spend a fast-paced 40 minutes with Vegas icon Frankie Scinta (pronounced SHIN-tuh), who's been performing since childhood. For nearly 20 years, Frankie's been headlining rooms from the Rio to the Sahara... to The Plaza. Frankie... by On the Corner of Main Street

42 min listen

Ep. 34 - John Curtas, Food Critic: Lawyer, by day, foodie by night. And morning. And afternoon. And pretty much every waking hour. John Curtas has been blogging about the Las Vegas food scene before most people knew there WAS a food scene! John shares his thoughts about how downtown... by On the Corner of Main Street

49 min listen

Ep. 19 - Dr. David Schwartz: Jonathan and Gary take a deep dive into Las Vegas history with Dr. David Schwartz of UNLV, who's focused most of his academic career on the history and psychology of gaming. Dave shares stories from his new book "At the Sands," including those weeks... by On the Corner of Main Street

41 min listen

Ep. 4 - Oscar B. Goodman.: Oscar B. Goodman shares his story of moving to Las Vegas, becoming the Mayor and opening Oscar's Steakhouse. by On the Corner of Main Street

52 min listen

Ep. 25 - Sheriff Joseph Lombardo: Clark County Metro Sheriff Joseph Lombardo shares tales of growing up in Las Vegas, graduating from UNLV, joining the force and rising through the ranks until he was elected Sheriff in 2014. He spent much of his early career patrolling the streets of... by On the Corner of Main Street

52 min listen

Ep. 1 - It's changing, trust me.: Jonathan Jossel describes his journey of moving to Las Vegas, Nv and becoming the C.E.O. of the Plaza Hotel and Casino. by On the Corner of Main Street

42 min listen

Ep. 36 - Anthony Curtis, The Vegas Advisor: What's it like to make your living playing cards? Anthony Curtis did it for nearly two decades. Along the way, he became a publisher of gaming-centric books and a collector of great deals and value in Las Vegas. He shares stories of both counting... by On the Corner of Main Street

58 min listen

Ep. 29 - Michael Parks: Wanna buy a casino? Do you have one to sell? If so, Michael Parks is your guy. He's put together some of the biggest casino deals in Las Vegas, Reno and beyond. Michael takes a deep dive into the complex, intriguing world of gaming properties --... by On the Corner of Main Street

49 min listen

Ep. 28 - Patrick McNeil, Faile: Is it a wolf? Is it a dog? You'll find the answer to that question, and more about one of the huge murals on the North Tower of The Plaza from the artist, himself. Jonathan, Lisa and Gary dial up New York City and talk to Patrick McNeil, half of the... by On the Corner of Main Street

35 min listen

Ep. 23 - Mike Nolan, The El Cortez: The El Cortez has anchored the east end of Fremont Street since 1941. Current CEO and partner Mike Nolan joins Jonathan and Lisa to talk about its legendary (and occasionally infamous) history. Hosts: Jonathan Jossel, Lisa Melmed by On the Corner of Main Street

52 min listen

Ep. 7 - Joe Asher: We welcome the CEO of William Hill US, Joe Asher. William Hill is the largest sports book operator in the country, and is our sports book partner at Plaza. Joe and Jonathan Jossel talk about the history of Plaza sports books, and Hill's efforts... by On the Corner of Main Street

55 min listen

Ep. 38 - Larry Ruvo, Las Vegas Treasure: Running the region's largest distributor of wine and spirits inevitably makes Larry Ruvo a player in Las Vegas. But Larry never rested on his wealth. After his father died from Alzheimer's Disease (which had been mis-diagnosed), Larry decided to do... by On the Corner of Main Street

46 min listen

Ep. 32 - Steve Cyr, Vegas Superhost: For more than 30 years, Steve Cyr has defined and re-defined the job of Las Vegas casino host. He's still at it, taking high rollers and 'whales' on gaming adventures around the world. He shares how his plan to finish his degree at UNLV then manage... by On the Corner of Main Street

55 min listen

Cedric Crear: From the Casino to the Las Vegas City Council: Like so many others here, Las Vegas native and City Council member Cedric Crear started his career on a casino floor. And he used that experience, plus his time at Howard University, to grow his own businesses and serve the public. His resume is... by On the Corner of Main Street

49 min listen

Ep. 42 - Oscar's Dinners & the Chef Who Cooks Them: We're departing from our usual format this episode to bring two guests and a small slice of one of our favorite events: Oscar's Dinner Series. Oscar Goodman, himself, is on hand to talk about the first dinner in 14 months, and he's joined by Ben... by On the Corner of Main Street

34 min listen

Ep. 62 - The Full Oscar (Dinner): In past episodes we've presented bits and pieces of past Oscar Dinners, in which the former mayor tells tales from his days at the nation's top mob lawyer. But this time we're giving you The Full Oscar - an entire story from start to finish, as... by On the Corner of Main Street

44 min listen

Ep. 33 - Oliver Lovat, Vegas Expert: Why does one casino property flourish while the one next door flounder? That's one of the many subjects that Oliver Lovat has tackled in more than two decades of research into the business of Las Vegas and its unique real estate market. Along the way... by On the Corner of Main Street

44 min listen

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