What Happened In Vegas

Move aside, Carrot Top, there’s a new redhead in town. In this episode, Sarah Hester Ross joins us to talk comedy, music, and carving out her own lane in entertainment. From her sharp songwriting to her fearless humor, Sarah breaks down how she built a career by saying the quiet parts out loud and making them hilarious. Come for the laughs, stay for the stories (or the foot content). You’re going...

We all think we know Lucy Darling. The razor-sharp wit, the vintage glamour, the viral internet sensation. But in this episode, Carisa Hendrix takes us deep into the lore and creation of Lucy, unpacking how the character was built, evolved, and caught fire online. Along the way, Carisa, Piff, and Paul get real about the reasons entertainers succeed and the pitfalls that can take them out just as f...

We all think we know the heroes from Queer Eye but how well do you know Sean Critchfield? A Season 9 alum alongside Piff, Sean isn’t just a makeover success story. He’s a lifelong performer and creator based in Las Vegas. He’s spent decades acting across the Strip and brings that theatrical flair to every part of his life. Beyond the stage, Sean is a teacher, director, writer, performance poet, an...

We all think we know the Flamingo Showroom — but how well do you know Jimmy the Usher? He’s been working the room forever, but behind the blazer is a Vegas native who’s seen the city rise… and maybe fall. In this episode, Jimmy shares stories from a lifetime in Las Vegas, including the year he was accidentally in the mob and his close friendship with Frank Sinatra’s cousin. Who is this guy? Find o...

We all think we know Donny Osmond. The pop icon, the Vegas legend, the ultimate showman. But in this episode, we’re reminded that he may also be the sweetest man alive. Donny shares what it’s like to grow up in the business from the age of five, how he’s reinvented himself time and time again, and somehow managed to do it all without losing an ounce of kindness. Fair warning: Paul and behind-the-s...

We all think we know Carrot Top. The trunk, the props, the wild energy. But in this episode, he takes us way deeper. Carrot Top (or should we say Scott) walks us through his creative process, how he found his start, and the unexpected path that led him to Vegas legend status. Plus, he delivers some of the funniest (and most unhinged) airplane stories we’ve ever heard on the show. You’re going to l...

We all think we know Dita Von Teese. The icon, the burlesque legend, the queen of glamour. But how well do you really know Dita? In this episode, she lets us into her world of full-blown cat obsession, reveals she’s actually been practicing magic for years, and confesses she might secretly be a world-class wizard… of Bop It. Hope you love our conversation with Dita as much as we did. Follow What H...

We all think we know Penn & Teller but how well do you really know Penn Jillette? In this episode, Penn dives into everything from his unlikely insider obsession with Charles Darwin, to hitting the road as a teenager and hustling his way up as a street performer making actual boatloads of cash. And yes… we even get into the whole Charlize Theron thing. IYKYK and if you don’t, you definitely wi...

What happens in Vegas, doesn't stay in Vegas... it ends up on this podcast! Here's a little teaser of the Vegas icons we interview this season and the hilarious conversations that ensued on Season 1 of What Happened in Vegas with Piff the Magic Dragon and Paul Dabek.