Vegas Faces

Welcome to Vegas Fast Facts! Specific topics from right here in Las Vegas! 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 proj...

Welcome to Vegas Fast Facts! Where we cover specific topics from right here in Las Vegas! 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 La...

Welcome to Vegas Fast Facts! Short clips about specific topics from right here in Las Vegas! 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. Th...

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 much more! Had a fantastic time with...

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 Super Bowl LVIII as a 49ers fan, if Pat...

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 stranger. We had a really fun time with th...

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 & producer, for helping behind the scenes!...

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? 
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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 environment, and how you can reach the goa...

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 going to happen with rates, and why o...

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 to Las Vegas -- of all places -- t...

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 catch so much heat, theory behind w...

On Episode 17, David is poolside with his mom! Together, they talk with someone who claims to have been mentored by Arnold Schwarzenegger. After listening to this episode, you the listener, get to decide if these gym replacement products actually work! David's mom had the fun opportunity to try it all out! Topics discussed include: overcoming adversity in life and in business, moving from California to Las Vegas, and of course...

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 on YouTube! Enjoy!
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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 fellow Vegas Locals. Enjoy!
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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 Hau Rockstar Realtor. The four of us ...

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 with a focus on drawing &...

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 tuning in, cheers!
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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 Vegas, and so much more! Cheers!
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