Ariel Luke, Abel Mansouri, Paul Kulon

Sin City Stories

Society EN ↓ 3 episodes

Sin City Stories is a podcast designed for the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Master of Arts Legacy Project. This series of podcasts, hosted by Ariel Luke, Abel Mansouri, and Paul Kulon, examines entertainment in Las Vegas through the lens of its past, present, and future, and aims to fill a knowledge gap regarding the immense cultural and economic impact the entertainment industry has on our community.

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Ariel Luke, Abel Mansouri, Paul Kulon

Episodes

The UFC 06.12.2025 39:00

Abel, Ariel, and Paul welcome Driss Rouas to the Sin City Stories Podcast to discuss all thing UFC. Driss has seen a lot in his 50 years in Las Vegas, but for him nothing compares to witnessing the meteoric rise of the UFC firsthand. Abel and Driss lead a spirited discussion on all things UFC, including their financial impact on Las Vegas. Please view Substack for more information here: https://op...

The Moulin Rouge 06.12.2025 31:56

Ariel, Abel, and Paul welcome Claytee White, the inaugural Director of the Oral History Research Center for the University of Nevada, Las Vegas to the Sin City Stories Podcast. Claytee joins the team to share her passion for Nevada history and sheds some light on the tremendous impact the Moulin Rouge had on the entertainment industry in Las Vegas. Please view Substack for more information here: h...

The Future 06.12.2025 49:25

Paul and Ariel navigated Formula 1 traffic and braved the elements to discuss the unique future of entertainment in Las Vegas. Their lighthearted conversation includes two lively rounds of trivia, explores the growing presence of Netflix on the strip, and offers a rather thorough examination of the role food will play in entertainment options going forward. Please view Substack for more informatio...