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On the Corner of Main Street

Plaza Hotel and Casino

On the Corner of Main Street provides an inside scoop on downtown Las Vegas. From gaming and special events to new projects and the growing art scene, hear straight from the amazing people who are making downtown Las Vegas a unique and fast-growing destination. Recorded at the Plaza Hotel & Casino – on the corner of Main Street – Plaza CEO Jonathan Jossel will be joined by special guests, including gaming industry leaders, entertainers, local officials and downtown partners, who will share their own

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Ep. 67 - Gov. Steve Sisolak

On the Corner of Main Street ·

2022/03/10

Jonathan and Lisa welcome a very special guest: Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak. They discuss how the Milwaukee native got to Las Vegas in the 1970s, and stayed - establishing a successful marketing business that lasted more than 30 years. He traces his transition to public service and how his first term has been defined by the Covid pandemic. And the governor discusses his efforts to diversify the state's economy so it's not as dependent on the hospitality industry.

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Ep. 66 - Brian Greenspun, Publisher & Developer

On the Corner of Main Street ·

2022/02/24

Second-generation Las Vegas legend Brian Greenspun swings by Oscar's to tell fantastic stories about his legendary father, the early mob days of The Strip, helping found the state of Israel and desegregating the casino resorts. Brian also discusses his legacy, including development of neighborhoods and the casino in Green Valley Ranch.

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Ep. 65 - Oscar's Steakhouse 10th Anniversary

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2022/02/11

It was a night to remember when Las Vegas royalty showed up to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Oscar's Steakhouse. Not only did the former mayor tell a great story about 'The Trial of the Century,' he was the subject of a roast that included a rare appearance by legendary comic magician The Amazing Jonathan. And we learned about big improvements coming to the restaurant. We have the highlights. But beware: this episode is definitely rated "E" for explicit.

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Ep. 64 - Pat Christenson, Las Vegas Events

On the Corner of Main Street ·

2022/01/13

Las Vegas is home to some of the world's biggest and best events, from the Rock 'n Roll Marathon to Electric Daisy Carnival to the National Finals Rodeo. The Organization that finds those events and convinces their organizers to come here is LVE - Las Vegas Events. For 20 years, Pat Christenson has been LVE's president. He shares some stories about the progress in those years - especially how NFR came to Vegas and won't ever leave. Hosts: Jonathan Jossel, Lisa Melmed

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Ep. 63 - Linnea Mitchell Nelson, Rodeo Queen

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2021/12/23

The Plaza has become a player in the Vegas rodeo scene thanks to Linnea Mitchell Nelson, who convinced Jonathan to build the Core Arena. The arena has hosted a variety of events, but its main reason for being is rodeo. Linnea tells us how that happened, and how the modest bit of dirt next to the hotel complex has anchored the Plaza's growing presence during National Finals Rodeo and all year. Hosts: Jonathan Jossel, Lisa Melmed, Gary Vickery

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Ep. 62 - The Full Oscar (Dinner)

On the Corner of Main Street ·

2021/12/10

In past episodes we've presented bits and pieces of past Oscar Dinners, in which the former mayor tells tales from his days at the nation's top mob lawyer. But this time we're giving you The Full Oscar - an entire story from start to finish, as recorded at Oscar's Steakhouse at Plaza. Enjoy! Hosts: Jonathan Jossel, Lisa Melmed, Gary Vickery

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Ep. 61 - Piero's Freddie Glusman

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2021/12/02

For nearly 40 years, Piero's has been one of Las Vegas's top Italian restaurants, and a destination for anyone looking for an authentic "Old Vegas" vibe. Its history is preserved on the walls, on the booth plaques honoring long-time regulars and celebrities and in the movie "Casino," which used Piero's to portray a couple of fictional (but similar) restaurants. And all of that history is personified in Piero's only owner, Freddie Glusman. Jonathan, Lisa and producer Rich Johnson venture out

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Ep. 60 - Michael Green

On the Corner of Main Street ·

2021/11/09

It's time for your Nevada history lesson! And few know more about the Silver State's colorful history than Dr. Michael Green, Associate Professor of history at UNLV. Jonathan, Lisa and Gary dive into the early days of Las Vegas, how the men who worked on Hoover Dam enjoyed their paydays on Block 16, and the first casino to be controlled by the Mob. Hosts: Jonathan Jossel, Lisa Melmed, Gary Vickery

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Ep. 59 - David Lopez, AGS

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2021/10/26

The CEO of AGS (aka American Gaming Systems), David Lopez, shares his journey from Troy, NY to Las Vegas - from sweeping floors at MGM Grand to running one of the nation's top makers of slot machines, card shufflers, table game displays and online casino games. Along the way, you might even learn the secret of "Monkey Pirate." And this one is rated "E." Hosts: Jonathan Jossel, Lisa Melmed, Gary Vickery

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Ep. 58 - Did You Miss Us?

On the Corner of Main Street ·

2021/10/14

Did you miss us? We hope so, after our extended break. Jonathan, Lisa and Gary are back with a look at what everyone did over the summer. For Plaza it was Super Bingo every month, lots of photos inside Studio 71, BCSlots winning big, Oscar Goodman resuming his Oscar Dinner series and much, much more. Producer Rich Johnson also shadowed Jonathan when he attended the Global Gaming Expo, and asks some detailed questions about slot machines. And the gang drops a few hints about what's coming up the

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Ep. 57 - Shane Hnidy, Golden Knights Analyst

On the Corner of Main Street ·

2021/08/06

A veteran of 11 years playing in the NHL, Shane Hnidy (pronounced NY-dee) has been with the Vegas Golden Knights as a TV analyst since Day One. Shane makes his first visit to Oscar's (but promises it won't be his last) to talk about his vagabond career, how he made the transition from the ice to the broadcast booth at home in Manitoba, and why he jumped at the chance to move to Las Vegas. NOTE #1: This was recorded before the newest mask mandate in Las Vegas, and before the Golden Knights traded

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Ep. 56 - J Dapper, Developer & Visionary

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2021/07/30

Jonathan and Gary spend time with J Dapper, a Las Vegas native who's developed retail, office and residential spaces all over the valley. But his current passion has just begun: a three-year project to restore the Huntridge Theater and develop other nearby properties. The goal is to renew a historic, but neglected, part of downtown. J also presents Jonathan with a gift: a family document linked to one of the most infamous names in Las Vegas history. Hosts: Jonathan Jossel, Gary Vickery

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Ep. 55 - Mayor Carolyn Goodman

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2021/07/23

Time to give the other Mayor Goodman some love - current Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman! She shares insights on being married to Oscar for nearly 60 years, as well as her early work in Las Vegas as a publicist and founder of the valley's first prep school. The Mayor also shares two examples of her experience with the high-profile and "in the weeds" aspects of public service: her duties as the "voice" of the region after the October 1 tragedy, and her long-term ongoing efforts to convince

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Ep. 54 - A Huge Announcement!

On the Corner of Main Street ·

2021/07/16

It's going to be a legend within a legend: The Sand Dollar Downtown will open later this year inside Plaza! Rockin' for more than 40 years just west of The Strip, the Sand Dollar has been a favorite of those in the hospitality industry. Its intimate, old-school vibe is combined with an elevated but unpretentious bar program you don't usually find in live music venues. The Sand Dollar Downtown (which JJ's already nicknamed "The Downtown Dollar") will resurrect the energy of rock's golden era,

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Ep. 53 - Mark Shunock, Entertainer, MC and...

On the Corner of Main Street ·

2021/07/09

Quickly after he arrived to play Lonny in "Rock of Ages," Mark Shunock fell in love with Las Vegas. And it took him only about three months to put together a charity that is prospering to this day: Mondays Dark. Mark and wife Cheryl Daro call upon their performing friends every other Monday to put on a show, the proceeds benefiting a different Las Vegas charity every time. Since it began, Mondays Dark has raised more than $1.5 million. While "Rock of Ages" is gone, Mark is best known as the

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Ep. 52 - Jason McCormick, Station Casinos Sportsbook

On the Corner of Main Street ·

2021/07/02

Jonathan, Lisa and Gary get a thorough education in sports betting with a three-decade veteran of the business, Station Casinos Vice President of Race and Sports Jason McCormick. Jason shares his lifelong fascination with sports betting, how it brought him to Las Vegas and how - unlike most in the business - he's been able to stay with one company for so long. Hosts: Jonathan Jossel, Lisa Melmed, Gary Vickery

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Ep. 51 - Corey Harrison, Pawn Star

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2021/06/25

It's a wild time with Las Vegas native and third generation pawnbroker Corey Harrison. He takes us behind the counter of Gold & Silver Pawn Shop, the home of one of the highest rated TV shows of the past decade. Corey talks about how he thought the show would never be the phenomenon it is. And he shares how he suddenly discovered how wrong he was, and how famous he'd suddenly become in a place he couldn't escape: a cruise ship! Advisory: This episode is rated 'E' for explicit. Yeah. Corey

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Ep. 50 - Sean Christie, Nightclub King

On the Corner of Main Street ·

2021/06/18

House of Blues. Blush. Bare Pool Lounge. Daydream. Surrender. Encore Beach Club. Andrea's. On the Record. Those are just a few of the clubs and venues that Sean Christie has founded or managed during his more than 20 years in Las Vegas. He joins us to talk about all that, and what's new: Carversteak, a spectacular steakhouse scheduled to open in December at Resorts World. Hosts: Jonathan Jossel, Lisa Melmed, Gary Vickery

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Ep. 49 - Oscar Goodman: His Road to Mob Lawyer

On the Corner of Main Street ·

2021/06/11

We're back with highlights from another Oscar Dinner Series event. This time, Oscar told stories about his first client - a pro bono murder case that involved a lie detector and a prosecutor who wasn't living up to his deal. Then Oscar talks about the cases that cemented - rightly or wrongly - his reputation as a "miracle worker" among those in the Las Vegas sports betting community. Oscar, Jonathan and Lisa also talk about what's coming at the next dinner. Hosts: Jonathan Jossel, Lisa

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Ep. 48 - Foodie Tours!

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2021/06/04

Lip Smaking Foodie Tours is your ticket to sample some of the best restaurants in downtown Las Vegas, The Strip, the Arts District and more. Owner Donald Contursi and tour guide Tom Svoboda talk to Lisa and Gary about how the business started, how it's recovered from Covid and what's next! Hosts: Lisa Melmed, Gary Vickery, Jonathan Jossel

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