4th Street Live Podcast

In the 1950s, Las Vegas didn’t just sell entertainment — it sold front-row seats to nuclear explosions. In this episode of Fourth Street Live: Nevada History , we explore the shocking era of Atomic Las Vegas, when tourists gathered on casino rooftops at dawn, cocktails in hand, to watch nuclear tests light up the desert sky like fireworks. From the creation of the Nevada Test Site in 1951, to gove...

In this episode of Fourth Street Live , Jacob sits down with Robert Banks, a true Reno original whose life has been shaped by loyalty, discipline, and standing on principle. Raised in Reno, Robert grew up in the straight edge and hardcore scene, carving his own path while watching firsthand how drugs and chaos destroyed lives around him. Choosing a different lane early on, he built a tight circle...

Join us as we explore the eerie tales behind Nevada's most haunted casinos and hotels. From the Lady in Red at the Mizpah Hotel in Tonopah, to Bugsy Siegel's lingering presence at the Flamingo Las Vegas, we delve into the ghostly legends that make these historic locations unforgettable. Discover the paranormal stories of the Goldfield Hotel, the Old Washoe Club, and the Cal Neva Lodge, and learn w...

This special holiday episode of Fourth Street Live is unlike anything we’ve done before. Jacob sits down with his kids for a raw, hilarious, and surprisingly heartfelt Christmas conversation about family, growing up, gratitude, and what really matters. From favorite video games and superhero debates to Christmas memories, school stories, and lessons about kindness, responsibility, and helping othe...

Episode 29 | Brittany Duncan — From Addiction to Discipline In this episode of Fourth Street Live , Jacob sits down with Brittany Duncan , a bodybuilder and fitness trainer who shares her powerful journey from addiction to building a disciplined, healthy life. Brittany opens up about her past struggles with drug and food addiction, the moment she chose sobriety, and how fitness became the foundati...

Episode 29 | Brittany Duncan — From Addiction to Discipline In this episode of Fourth Street Live , Jacob sits down with Brittany Duncan , a bodybuilder and fitness trainer who shares her powerful journey from addiction to building a disciplined, healthy life. Brittany opens up about her past struggles with drug and food addiction, the moment she chose sobriety, and how fitness became the foundati...

Welcome to our Nevada History series! Today we’re diving into how the Railroads shaped Nevada. Before the neon, before the casinos, before Las Vegas became the entertainment capital of the world… Nevada was a railroad state. In this episode, we explore how the transcontinental railroad, the Virginia & Truckee, and the early lines of Southern Pacific and the Las Vegas railroad transformed empty...

Episode 28 | Raymond Davis — Author of Incorruptible , Recovery, Fear, and Finding Faith Raymond Davis has lived through darkness most people never escape. Raised in the East Bay, Ray’s story moves from childhood identity struggles to 21 years of alcoholism, meth addiction, street life, DUIs, rehabs, and paranoia so deep he once chased shadow people in the Tenderloin. But everything changed when f...

Welcome to our Nevada History Series ! Today we’re diving into the top five most dangerous and notorious mobsters tied to Nevada — the men who shaped Las Vegas from the shadows and left a trail of crime, corruption, and unforgettable stories behind them. From Bugsy Siegel, the mobster who helped build the Flamingo and modernize the Strip…To Tony “The Ant” Spilotro, the violent enforcer whose reign...

Fourth Street Live is a podcast built on raw, unfiltered stories from real people. From veterans to entrepreneurs, comedians to creators, athletes to everyday survivors, each episode dives into the moments that shape us — adversity, rebuilding, grit, growth, and purpose. No scripts, no filters, just honest conversations about life, struggle, success, and the human experience. New episodes weekly.

Episode 27 | Lily Grace – Rising Star of Country Music Lily Grace is one of Australia’s fastest-rising country artists and a prolific young songwriter making waves across the industry. With a warm, heartfelt sound and a natural presence far beyond her years, Lily has already toured, written, and performed alongside icons like James Blundell, Vance Joy, Orianthi, Robben Ford, Amber Lawrence, Casey...

Episode 26 | Kathy Courtney – The Courtney Group, Real Estate, Ranch Life & Rogue Beginnings Kathy Courtney , founder of The Courtney Group , joins us to share her incredible journey through real estate, ranch life, chaos, grit, and rebuilding. With over 20 years in the industry, Kathy has built one of the most respected real estate teams in the region—representing high-end properties, ranches...

Episode 26 | Kathy Courtney – The Courtney Group, Real Estate, Ranch Life & Rogue Beginnings Kathy Courtney , founder of The Courtney Group , joins us to share her incredible journey through real estate, ranch life, chaos, grit, and rebuilding. With over 20 years in the industry, Kathy has built one of the most respected real estate teams in the region—representing high-end properties, ranches...

Episode 25 | Chris Cruz – Building SILK DYMND & Owning Your Hustle Chris Cruz is a Reno native, entrepreneur, and the mind behind SILK DYMND Fit Club and Chorizo Talk Podcast . From growing up in the local scene to creating his own brand, Chris shares what it takes to build a business from the ground up while staying authentic to his roots. In this episode, we dive into the hustle behind fitne...

Episode 24 | Troy Regas – Hells Angel, Business Owner, Future Commissioner Troy Regas has lived a life most only hear about in stories. A proud Hells Angel , biker, and business owner, Troy shares what the motorcycle world has meant to him—brotherhood, freedom, and loyalty on the open road. From his earliest days riding to the lessons he’s learned as part of one of the most recognized motorcycle c...

Episode 24 | Troy Regas – Hells Angel, Business Owner, Future Commissioner Troy Regas has lived a life most only hear about in stories. A proud Hells Angel , biker, and business owner, Troy shares what the motorcycle world has meant to him—brotherhood, freedom, and loyalty on the open road. From his earliest days riding to the lessons he’s learned as part of one of the most recognized motorcycle c...

Episode 23 | Tyson Clizer – Marine, Railroader, and Recovery Tyson Clizer’s story is one of grit, struggle, and redemption. A U.S. Marine veteran and long-time railroader, Tyson opens up about his battle with addiction and how hitting rock bottom forced him to make the hardest call of his life. With the help of the railroad, he was sent to treatment in Knoxville, Tennessee, where he began the long...

Episode 23 | Tyson Clizer – Marine, Railroader, and Recovery Tyson Clizer’s story is one of grit, struggle, and redemption. A U.S. Marine veteran and long-time railroader, Tyson opens up about his battle with addiction and how hitting rock bottom forced him to make the hardest call of his life. With the help of the railroad, he was sent to treatment in Knoxville, Tennessee, where he began the long...

Crystal Young —known online as Fit Junkee —is a personal trainer, health coach, and passionate advocate for fitness, nutrition, and self-growth. Originally from Calaveras County, California, Crystal ’s life changed when she traded years of partying, toxic cycles, and unhealthy coping mechanisms for fitness, accountability, and a commitment to self-care. In this episode, Crystal opens up about her...

Crystal Young —known online as Fit Junkee —is a personal trainer, health coach, and passionate advocate for fitness, nutrition, and self-growth. Originally from Calaveras County, California, Crystal ’s life changed when she traded years of partying, toxic cycles, and unhealthy coping mechanisms for fitness, accountability, and a commitment to self-care. In this episode, Crystal opens up about her...

Crystal Young —known online as Fit Junkee —is a personal trainer, health coach, and passionate advocate for fitness, nutrition, and self-growth. Originally from Calaveras County, California, Crystal ’s life changed when she traded years of partying, toxic cycles, and unhealthy coping mechanisms for fitness, accountability, and a commitment to self-care. In this episode, Crystal opens up about her...

Episode 20 – Jamey Robinson | Bank Robbery to Redemption Jamey Robinson’s journey shows how far recovery can take you. After relapse pulled him back into a life of chaos that included bank robberies and prison time, Jamey found his way back to sobriety and a new way of living. In this episode, he shares raw stories of addiction, incarceration, and the powerful hope that comes with choosing recover...

Episode 19 – Mark Chaves Jr. | Vision Moto & Motocross Roots Mark Chaves Jr. is the owner of Vision Moto , a premium motocross graphics company built on passion, creativity, and years of experience on the bike. A former motocross rider turned bike builder, graphic designer, and entrepreneur, Mark shares how riding shaped his vision and how he built a brand that serves riders who want to stand...

Episode 18 – Sara Rooker | Stand-Up in the Biggest Little City Sara Rooker is a Reno native and stand-up comedian who brings sharp wit and unapologetic humor to every stage she steps on. In this episode, Sara talks about the grind of comedy in the Biggest Little City—from performing in casinos to late-night clubs—and what it takes to keep audiences laughing in a scene that’s as unpredictable as Re...

Episode 17 – Mike Lynch | Cowboy, Creator & Entrepreneur Mike Lynch is more than just an inventor—he’s a cowboy, bull rider, and lifelong Nevada resident with a true entrepreneurial spirit. In this episode, Mike opens up about his roots in ranching and rodeo, how those experiences shaped his grit and determination, and the inventive drive that led him into entrepreneurship. From the arena to t...