The Jeff Does Vegas Podcast

The Jeff Does Vegas Podcast

Jeff Does Vegas takes listeners on a thrilling journey to the world-famous Las Vegas Strip…and beyond! Offering a unique blend of insider tips & tricks, captivating stories, and in-depth interviews with local experts, entertainers, and Vegas insiders, Jeff Does Vegas also dives into the fascinating history & evolution of the city including the stories behind the iconic landmarks, legendary performers, and notorious characters who’ve helped to shape the city’s unique culture. Whether you’re a ”seasoned Vegas veteran” or preparing for your first visit, this is the podcast for all your Las Vegas needs!

Episodes

June 28, 2025 25 mins

This podcast episode was originally released as part of the Sin City Stories: Vegas True Crime series


Las Vegas resident, Frank Waters survived his service with the U.S. military in Europe during World War II.

 

But only a year after the war's end, the consequences of Frank's actions overseas followed him thousands of miles back to the middle of the Mojave Desert, ultimately leading to a series of events that would end wit...

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This podcast episode was originally released as part of the Sin City Stories: Vegas True Crime series


With the passage of the 18th Amendment and the Federal Volstead Act, liquor was, by and large, made illegal across the United States starting in 1920 – including in the tiny newly-formed desert town of Las Vegas.

 

This immediately created a lucrative black market for the illicit sale of alcohol, and along with it came an explosio...

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June 14, 2025 20 mins

This podcast episode was originally released as part of the Sin City Stories: Vegas True Crime series


In the spring of 1980, headlines across the united states screamed out, “ANGEL OF DEATH!”

 

These sensational stories centered around 32-year-old Jani Adams, a nurse working the graveyard shift in a Las Vegas Intensive Care Unit. These articles about the so-called “Death Angel” carried a distinctly Vegas twist – word was, this nur...

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This podcast episode was originally released as part of the Sin City Stories: Vegas True Crime series


The trial surrounding the 1998 alleged murder of a casino heir was one of the most sensational cases in Las Vegas history, garnering national attention.

 

But decades before tales of jilted lovers, underground vaults in the desert, and a man rapidly squandering his wealth on a wild lifestyle, Ted Binion was at the center of anothe...

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This podcast episode was originally released as part of the Sin City Stories: Vegas True Crime series


In the spring of 1996, a trio of bodies were discovered in the desert just outside of Las Vegas. Initially believed to be victims of sex trafficking, the case remained unsolved for over a decade, demonstrating a troubling proposition:

 

Three people can be murdered in a major American city, with little more than a passing mention ...

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This podcast episode was originally released as part of the Sin City Stories: Vegas True Crime series


It's one of the most high-profile murders in the history of Las Vegas.

 

On a scorching hot 115 degree summer day, a former FBI agent & prominent attorney left his office in downtown Las Vegas and made his way to the third floor parking garage.

 

Bill Coulthard climbed into his car, cracked the window, started the ignition, ...

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This podcast episode was originally released as part of the Sin City Stories: Vegas True Crime series


It’s June 3, 1999…early morning, sometime around 5 am in a quiet neighborhood roughly a mile from the Las Vegas Strip.

 

Walking through this serene scene is a young man in his early twenties, draped in a camouflage shirt, sporting black pants and boots. In his hands, a pump-action shotgun loaded to maximum capacity. In his pocket...

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This podcast episode was originally released as part of the Sin City Stories: Vegas True Crime series


During the 1970's, the Las Vegas Hilton featured some of the most modern amenities in town along with incredible showcase entertainers. The hotel looked poised for additional growth and success heading into the 1980's.

 

 

But the deadliest arson in modern Nevada history temporarily derailed the steady expansion the Hilton...

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This podcast episode was originally released as part of the Sin City Stories: Vegas True Crime series


The term "serial killer" originated in the 1970s and was coined to describe individuals who commit a series of murders, typically with a cooling-off period between each crime. 

 

The FBI formally defined "serial murder" in the 1980s, highlighting the repetitive nature of the killings and the psychological motivatio...

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Welcome to “From The Vault”, a special series of episodes of Jeff Does Vegas!


Over the five years I ran this podcast, from 2019 to 2024, I released over 180 episodes and along the way, I talked to some very cool Vegas insiders, entertainers, and local experts. I also shared lots of tips & travel advice, and explored the fascinating history of the city.


I thought it might be fun to take a little trip back in time and re-sh...

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Welcome to “From The Vault”, a special series of episodes of Jeff Does Vegas!


Over the five years I ran this podcast, from 2019 to 2024, I released over 180 episodes and along the way, I talked to some very cool Vegas insiders, entertainers, and local experts. I also shared lots of tips & travel advice, and explored the fascinating history of the city.


I thought it might be fun to take a little trip back in time and re-sh...

Mark as Played

Welcome to “From The Vault”, a special series of episodes of Jeff Does Vegas!


Over the five years I ran this podcast, from 2019 to 2024, I released over 180 episodes and along the way, I talked to some very cool Vegas insiders, entertainers, and local experts. I also shared lots of tips & travel advice, and explored the fascinating history of the city.


I thought it might be fun to take a little trip back in time and re-sh...

Mark as Played

Welcome to “From The Vault”, a special series of episodes of Jeff Does Vegas!


Over the five years I ran this podcast, from 2019 to 2024, I released over 180 episodes and along the way, I talked to some very cool Vegas insiders, entertainers, and local experts. I also shared lots of tips & travel advice, and explored the fascinating history of the city.


I thought it might be fun to take a little trip back in time and re-sh...

Mark as Played

Welcome to “From The Vault”, a special series of episodes of Jeff Does Vegas!


Over the five years I ran this podcast, from 2019 to 2024, I released over 180 episodes and along the way, I talked to some very cool Vegas insiders, entertainers, and local experts. I also shared lots of tips & travel advice, and explored the fascinating history of the city.


I thought it might be fun to take a little trip back in time and re-sh...

Mark as Played

Welcome to “From The Vault”, a special series of episodes of Jeff Does Vegas!


Over the five years I ran this podcast, from 2019 to 2024, I released over 180 episodes and along the way, I talked to some very cool Vegas insiders, entertainers, and local experts. I also shared lots of tips & travel advice, and explored the fascinating history of the city.


I thought it might be fun to take a little trip back in time and re-sh...

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March 15, 2025 35 mins

Welcome to “From The Vault”, a special series of episodes of Jeff Does Vegas!


Over the five years I ran this podcast, from 2019 to 2024, I released over 180 episodes and along the way, I talked to some very cool Vegas insiders, entertainers, and local experts. I also shared lots of tips & travel advice, and explored the fascinating history of the city.


I thought it might be fun to take a little trip back in time and re-sh...

Mark as Played

Welcome to “From The Vault”, a special series of episodes of Jeff Does Vegas!


Over the five years I ran this podcast, from 2019 to 2024, I released over 180 episodes and along the way, I talked to some very cool Vegas insiders, entertainers, and local experts. I also shared lots of tips & travel advice, and explored the fascinating history of the city.


I thought it might be fun to take a little trip back in time and re-sh...

Mark as Played

Welcome to “From The Vault”, a special series of episodes of Jeff Does Vegas!


Over the five years I ran this podcast, from 2019 to 2024, I released over 180 episodes and along the way, I talked to some very cool Vegas insiders, entertainers, and local experts. I also shared lots of tips & travel advice, and explored the fascinating history of the city.


I thought it might be fun to take a little trip back in time and re-sh...

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July 27, 2024 22 mins

Fun fact: The average lifespan of a podcast is roughly 174 days - or just shy of 6 months.  Most podcasters quit before they reach their eighth episode, and it's believed that of all the podcasts currently available, roughly half of those podcasts have 3 or fewer episodes.

By contrast, this podcast has lasted over 5 years and 180 official episodes, not including bonus & special episodes (if you count those, it's over 22...

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July 22, 2024 37 mins

5 years into my Vegas podcasting journey, I've completed over 200 episodes - including bonus & special episodes. Way back in the early days of the podcast, I had some pretty cool conversations & covered some great topics that are now buried deep in the archives where anyone new to the show is unlikely to find them.

So, to save people the effort of going on the hunt for them, I'm doing the digging for you with a featu...

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