Vegas Day Drinkers Club

Send us Fan Mail Pour yourself a tipple of a tuath of Jameson Black Barrel and get ready for episode 43 — Vegas Day Drinkers is here. We open with love: happy birthday to Raffo and continued healing vibes to Steve Kay. Then we get into it — the passing of legendary TV director James "Jimmy" Burrows, the man behind Cheers, Friends, Frasier, Will & Grace, Taxi, and basically every sitc...

Send us Fan Mail The World Cup is coming, and if you're in Vegas, you don't want to be watching it alone on your couch. We hit the pavement to find the best spots in town to catch every match — the places with the right crowd, the cold pints, and the kind of atmosphere that turns a group-stage game into an event. In this one we break down our six picks: The Irish Spot, Hofbräuhaus, Jackp...

Send us Fan Mail This episode lands on the most important of D's — D-Day. Throwing Cecils and Vegas 86'd raise a glass to honor Corporal Jack McGowan Kay, the boys of the Greatest Generation, and everyone who served. We're also sending healing vibes to Steve Kay out in Bowmansville — get well, friend. Keep hammering. From there we run the Vegas board: VGK back in the Stanley Cup Fin...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to the Vegas Day Drinkers podcast. Episode 41 — "The K-Pop Shaped Economy of Las Vegas" — is a full pour. We start with the elephant in the city: BTS. The seven-member K-pop juggernaut just wrapped four sold-out nights at Allegiant Stadium on their ARIRANG World Tour, and the boys didn't just play shows — they reshaped the whole town for a week. Pop-ups...

Send us Fan Mail Two videos hit YouTube this week. One said Vegas is about to break because the airport's too full. The other said Vegas is dying because the tourists aren't coming. Both went viral. Both can't be right — except they kind of are.  In Episode 40, we dig into the Spirit Airlines collapse and the Harry Reid International math problem nobody wants to talk about: 58.4 mil...

Send us Fan Mail This week on Vegas Day Drinkers , Chris and Darren bounce from the NFL Draft to the barstool algorithm, and somehow it all still makes sense. The guys kick around Fernando Mendoza going number one on Thursday night, his Fanatics merch reportedly flying off the shelves, and what that says about sports fandom in the social media age. From there, it is Vegas sports talk: possible new...

Send us Fan Mail Every bartender has an origin story. This week, Chris and Darren finally tell theirs. Before the turnstiles. Before the 40 million travelers a year. Before the shift, meals at McMullan's. Two guys took two very different roads to end up on the same side of the same bar. Darren started in Seattle — cutting his teeth in a city that takes its drinks as seriously as its coffee —...

Send us Fan Mail Vegas is on a hot streak and the boys are feeling it. Chris and Darren open Episode 37 by closing out their on-location recap from Shenanigans at McMullan's Irish Pub — the perfect post-St. Patrick's Day, pre-St. Baldrick's Day hang. Then it's all Vegas, all the time. The NBA Board of Governors officially voted this week to explore expansion — and Las Vegas is...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 36 of Vegas Day Drinkers , hosts Chris and Darren settle in at Shenanigans for a conversation steeped in Las Vegas history, Irish pub culture, hospitality, sport, community, and heart. This week, the boys sit down with Brian McMullan , bar publican and the driving force behind McMullan’s Irish Pub , one of the most beloved Irish pubs in Las Vegas. Brian shares the story...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 35 of Vegas Day Drinkers dives into a Las Vegas that still knows how to put on a show, but also feels like it’s in one of those rare moments where the city is being forced to look in the mirror. Chris and Darren break down what’s happening around town right now, from softer tourism numbers and the city’s renewed push for value, to locals suddenly being courted again with r...

Send us Fan Mail Vegas Day Drinkers Club – Episode 34: "The State of Benjamin" Last week it was the State of the Union. This week, Chris and Darren deliver the State of Benjamin — a full rundown of everything happening in Las Vegas and beyond, served ice cold with a craft beer in hand. Named in honor of co-host Darren Benjamin, this episode is packed with big news, local nostalgia, and t...

Send us Fan Mail Vegas Day Drinkers is BACK, baby! 🎉 We're kicking off 2026 with a Valentine's Day recording session and a freestyle episode that covers everything you didn't know you needed to hear about Las Vegas right now. Your favorite bar industry pros, Chris and Darren crack open a fantastic hefeweizen from Bootlegger Brewing out of Southern California and jump headfirst  int...

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Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ Episode 32.2: The Perplexity of The October Pluribus | Vegas Golden Knights, Raiders Woes, Aces Win & Airport Chaos! After a full month off for birthday celebrations and technical glitches, the Vegas Day Drinkers Podcast is finally back! 🎉 Join your hosts, Chris and Darren, as they dive deep into everything happening in Las Vegas, from championship rings to crippling trade...

Send us Fan Mail Chris and Darren are back with another lively round of all things Vegas and beyond. This week, the city is buzzing with sports action: the Aces push through the playoffs, the Golden Knights are midway through preseason, and the Raiders get set to host Chicago at home. The boys also raise a glass to Oktoberfest, sharing where the steins are clinking across town. August visitation n...

Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ Episode 30 – Where Do We Go From Here In this episode, Chris and Darren dive deep into the latest happenings shaping Las Vegas and ask the big question: Where does the city go from here? From the Strip to the suburbs, they explore whether Sin City is losing its edge as tourists look elsewhere for value-driven getaways. Is Las Vegas truly at risk, or is it just another cycle of...

Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ VDD EPISODE 29: Will She, Won't He: What Do You Say Joe?! 🍻 Pour yourself a cold one, because the Vegas Day Drinker are back, and this week, we're honored to sit down and chat with the one and only Joe Maloney , a long-time casino operator and true "old school" Vegas Day Drinker. He's pulling back the curtain on his career in Las Vegas(now retired), an...

Send us Fan Mail Vegas Day Drinkers Podcast – Episode 28: The Facts of Vegas – You Take The Good, You Take The Bad In this episode, Chris and Darren uncover the reality of Las Vegas in 2025 — from the free drink myth in casinos to the most expensive casino in Vegas , and why Circus Circus continues to be the Strip’s bargain basement. We also dive into:  🌪️ Inflation, interest rates & the “Trum...

Send us Fan Mail 🚗✨ The Future of Transportation in Las Vegas | Vegas Day Drinkers Podcast From robotaxis to remote-driven EVs, Las Vegas is becoming ground zero for the next wave of mobility. In this episode, we explore how companies like Vay, Waymo, and Zoox are reshaping how we get around the city. Whether you're a local or just visiting, discover how autonomous vehicles, teledriving, an...

Send us Fan Mail 🍸🎰 Vegas Day Drinkers Club is BACK with Episode 27! 🎰🍸 Chris and Darren dive deep into Sin City's hottest happenings in this jam-packed episode! From major venue closures to exciting new openings, sports updates, and the evolving Vegas landscape - we've got it all covered! 🔥 THIS EPISODE COVERS: Blue Martini Town Square closure & Planet Hollywood strip location...

Send us Fan Mail Get ready for the longest Vegas Day Drinkers episode yet! 🎰 Chris and Darren dive deep into Nevada's hottest political topic - the "Big Beautiful Bill" exploring gambling taxation and the controversial No Tax on Tips policy for service industry workers. But don't worry, it's not all serious business! The duo breaks down exciting Las Vegas tech development...

Send us Fan Mail 🍻 Vegas Day Drinkers Visit Neon Desert Brewing 🎯  This week, Chris & Darren make their way to Neon Desert Brewing in Henderson, Nevada – a hidden gem in the craft beer scene that’s brewing up more than just hops and barley. Darren sits down with owner and head brewer Jimmy , a former lawyer turned craft beer alchemist , to uncover how his passion for homebrewing led to build...

Send us Fan Mail Chris and Darren talk everything Las Vegas in this jam-packed episode! 🌟 🗣️ What We're Talking About: • Anthony Bourdain Day - Honoring the legendary chef and storyteller 👨‍🍳 • Jugging Explained - What it is and why it's happening in Vegas 🚗💰 • Oakland A's Breaking Ground - The latest on their Las Vegas stadium development ⚾🏗️ • E-Bikes & Scooters Safety C...

Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ Vegas Day Drinkers Podcast - Episode 24: Don't Sleep on the Arts 🎨 Join hosts Chris and Darren as they raise a glass to honor the incredible legacies we've lost - paying tribute to music legends Sly Stone of Sly & The Family Stone and Brian Wilson of The Beach Boys. These icons shaped the soundtrack of generations, and we're celebrating their unforgettable c...

Send us Fan Mail Summer has officially arrived in Las Vegas, and Chris and Darren are breaking down what that means for Sin City. The guys dive into how Vegas properties are getting more aggressive with hotel discounts and packages as they try to attract tourists during what's traditionally a slower season. They also discuss the massive excitement around Coldplay's two-night takeover at...