Vegas Faces

On Episode 32, David talks with content creation expert,  coach, & media marketing agency CEO, Robert Condol! (IG: CreativeCollectiveMedia) We get into content creation tips and tricks! What are we getting wrong? How do we get better on camera? Best way to grow your audience? What equipment do we need? And SO much more! This episode is extremely eye opening and you don't want to miss it!...

On Episode 31, David and his mom have a whiskey & cigars extravaganza by the pool! With the two best professionals in town, Michael Bosch (IG: VegasWhiskeyChaser) and JD (IG: ItsJustBooze)! Everything from how to properly taste whiskey & light a cigar, to how Bourbon got its name, where they make the best cigars, which soda was invented JUST for whiskey, and SO much more! This episode is a...

On Episode 30, David talks with legendary poker pro, Mark Newhouse! The only poker player in the modern era to ever make back-to-back final tables in the World Series Of Poker Main Event! We get into Las Vegas poker, the WSOP, positive habits & wisdom, and so much more! You don't want to miss this! Thanks so much for watching and listening! Watch the video version of this episode at Vegas...

On Episode 29, David talks with Tova Gold, an artist and business owner with over 100K TikTok followers, who was also on HGTV with David Bromstad! Tova is extremely fun, interesting, and creative, with THE most unique and amazing home decor! We talk about what it's like to move your family to Las Vegas, Tova's artistic process, her insanely interesting house projects,  and how to manifes...

On Episode 28, David talks with Jonathan Morales, a Las Vegas Entrepreneur AND Hospitality Professional! We talk about what it means when people ask for a "Vegas Style Restaurant". If you are looking for the best restaurant recommendations here in Las Vegas, this is the episode for you! We also get into the best bars and cocktail lounges here in Las Vegas as well. This is one you don&apo...

On Episode 27, David talks with Kevin MacKinnon of Cross Country Mortgage about what NOT to do when buying your dream home. Many things can go wrong in between the time your offer is accepted and when you actually get the keys. Don't make mistakes that will cost you your home! Here is what you need to know to have a smooth home-buying transaction. Thanks so much for listening! You can watch t...

On Episode 26, David talks with Garik Frehner, owner of Civil Defense Solutions here in Las Vegas! Garik educates us on the importance of firearm safety and how to get started with owning a firearm. We discuss recommended guns and gun ranges, safety and responsibility with your kids, situational awareness and managing your ego, if Keanu Reaves actually knows how to use a gun in real life, and so m...

On Episode 25, David talks with his good friends Cecilia & Ryan, who got the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to attend Super Bowl LVIII right here in Las Vegas! We discuss their entire Super Bowl experience, "Usher Bucks" at the halftime show, how to get the best price on Super Bowl tickets, and of course what Super Bowl tickets actually cost! As well as what it was like being at Supe...

On Episode 24, David talks with his friend & Chicago Podcast Producer, Pablo Rodriguez, about their experience of seeing the U2 Concert at the Las Vegas Sphere! We discuss where to park for The Sphere,  getting to the U2 Concert late, the feeling inside The Sphere, guessing which artists should perform at The Sphere next, and a very awkward but funny late night interaction with a total strange...

On Episode 23, David talks with his good friend Tom Garland, a touring stand up comedian who just wrote, filmed, & directed a documentary about the best arcade video game players in the world. 'Arcade Gamer: The True Story' is now on Amazon Prime. This is our very first remote podcast here on Vegas Faces. Special thanks to Pablo Rodriguez, a Chicago Laugh Factory comedian & produ...

On Episode 22, David & Mary are at the Vegas Movie Awards! With the amazing opportunity to cover the event and interview all the stars and starlets! This is a very special and unique episode where we do live interviews from the red carpet! Asking everyone about their Las Vegas experience, how the Vegas Movie Awards got started, and is Las Vegas about to become the next Hollywood?  ------------...

This is episode 21 of Vegas Faces! And to celebrate our 21st, Mary & David make everybody martinis while welcoming Noel Gardiner & Stephen Zadwydas of United Mortgage here in Las Vegas. And, our beloved friend Michelle Martinez, who relocated from Chicago to Vegas! Stephen & Noel provide excellent insight into the Las Vegas housing market, how to navigate the high interest rate environ...

On Episode 20, David talks with his real estate mentor, Stacy Sheeley! Stacy is a Las Vegas Realtor of 20+ years, and has sold over $200 Million in deals! Earning her in the Top 5% of all Nevada Realtors! Stacy shares her very own blended wine, as well as her book about what to do with your home during an unfortunate divorce. Get ready for a conversation about Las Vegas Real Estate, what's go...

On Episode 19, David catches up with Timmy, an old friend from his days of doing stand up comedy in Chicago. Timmy part-owned a Chicago comedy club that unfortunately burned to the ground. With depression spiraling out of control, a series of awful events leaves Timmy divorced, jobless, and homeless, during the painful Chicago winter of the 2020 Covid Pandemic. By some miracle, Timmy finds his way...

On Episode 18, David talks poker with Las Vegas poker player Jacqueline Marchan! With a clinical psychology degree from Stanford University, Jacqueline is the Founding Ambassador of Poker League of Nations Facebook group, and she is the author of 'Coasters' on Amazon & Audible which was a 2018 finalist for Women's Fiction Book of the Year! We get into why the WSOP ladies events...

On Episode 16, David is in a new studio setup with Gaia & Amira of The Vegas Creative Network! A place for creatives to collaborate and be themselves. Gaia & Amira discuss starting The Vegas Creative Network at Mariposa Cocina & Cocktails, how creatives can connect in Las Vegas, Vegas actually having cold weather, and so much more! See the video version of this episode at Vegas Faces o...

On Episode 15, David talks with Kelly Katz, a Vegas Local of 50 years! Kelly shares her stories of Elvis, The Rat Pack, Old Vegas Mafia. Along with how Vegas evolved over the years, gambling with beginner's luck, and Local restaurant favorites! Kelly also founded a Facebook group for Vegas Locals which currently has 16,000 members, and Kelly shares her perspective on the best way to connect f...

On Episode 14, David has the rare opportunity to chat with Las Vegas legend, Kemnay Churko, AKA the Vegas Golden Knights "Middle Finger Lady" AKA "The Double Pumper"! Kemnay is accompanied by her husband Kevin, and together they own The Hideout recording studio right here in Las Vegas. In this amazing conversation, we are also  joined by our beloved friend, Rob, known as Rob Ha...

On Episode 13, David talks with his amazing friends, Mike & Talia, who inspired David & Mary to move to Las Vegas! They stopped in to pre-game and celebrate the Vegas Golden Knights before attending the Stanley Cup Finals! We talk about what the Vegas Golden Knights mean to Las Vegas, and the best outdoor activities & hiking in Vegas. Furthermore, Talia is a classically trained artist...

On Episode 12, David and Mary talk with Sirius XM Sports Broadcaster, Russ Cohen! He is also a Co-Host for Off The Post Podcast, and founder of Sportsology.com! The city of Las Vegas is going wild right now with their Vegas Golden Knights in the Stanley Cup Finals! We get right into it with Stanley Cup predictions, hockey fun facts,  and also will baseball be a success here in Vegas? Thanks for tu...

On Episode 11, David talks with Jonathan Morales, the founder and CEO of UpKeep! A Las Vegas tech company that helps people find the best home-service companies at the best prices! And in CEO fashion, Jonathan brings over a fine bottle of Balvenie 12 Year Toasted American Oak! As we sip some amazing scotch, we discuss business mindset & advice, overcoming hard times, favorite food spots in Veg...

On Episode 10, David talks with Caitlin Duffy, a U.S. Army Veteran and Mortgage Lender who specializes in VA Loans at Union Home Mortgage here in Las Vegas! Caitlin shares all the places she has lived, and why she loves Vegas the best. She also discusses the Veterans Community here in Las Vegas, as well as her go-to spots for food and drinks off The Strip. And of course, a fun and favorite Vegas m...

Vegas Faces aims to share the everyday Las Vegas experience by chatting with Las Vegas Locals to see what it's really like to live in the Entertainment Capital of the World! Together let's discover the places AND the faces that make Sin City so special! Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vegas-faces/id1676881525 Spotify Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/1JQHzDhxT...

On Episode 9, David talks with Julia Fosburg, who went from the top advertising agency, to strategic digital marketing for a luxury dating website here in Las Vegas. Having lived in Chicago and California, Julia shares her unique perspective on Vegas. Along with her favorite Vegas Golden Knights bar, why she believes Californians are flocking to Vegas, and of course some naughty little secrets abo...

On Episode 8, David talks with Kevin MacKinnon, a real estate professional who specializes in mortgage loans, at Movement Mortgage Las Vegas. Of course, we get right into mortgage rates! Kevin shares his previous experiences working in hospitality both in New York City and Las Vegas. But not without mentioning how Kevin briefly retired, to be a professional, card-counting, Blackjack player in Vega...