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PodKats! Las Vegas Entertainment

Las Vegas Review-Journal | John Katsilometes

PodKats! is a weekly hang with the biggest names in entertainment, hosted by man-about-town columnist John "Kats" Katsilometes of the Las Vegas Review-Journal. You can find his column on page 3A every day and online all the time at http://reviewjournal.com/Kats. Thanks to longtime Vegas headliner Frankie Moreno for the PodKats! theme, "Biggest Cat in Town," from the album Broke Down in Paradise.

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27:04

'Bar Rescue' Host Jon Taffer | Ep. 73

PodKats! Las Vegas Entertainment ·

2020/04/27

Our guest this week is Jon Taffer, who has spent 45 years in the hospitality business, saving bars while often employing some inhospitable methods. In his club-salvaging “Bar Rescue” TV series, he can be rough, even brutal, in his on-site assessments. Today, he is on a mission to “reset” the Las Vegas hospitality industry.

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Las Vegas Nightlife Executive Sean Christie | Ep. 72

PodKats! Las Vegas Entertainment ·

2020/04/20

Our guest this week is accomplished Las Vegas nightlife executive Sean Christie. He has worked with such companies as the Light Group, Wynn and most recently, MGM Resorts International, where he signed on in 2017. During his time with MGM, Christie led the launch of such Park MGM clubs as NoMad Restaurant and Bar, Mama Rabbit, Moneyline and Mayfair Supper Club at Bellagio. Christie left the company on March 27, and he has ambitious plans for the future of Las Vegas nightlife.

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36:37

Travis Cloer | Ep. 71

PodKats! Las Vegas Entertainment ·

2020/04/13

Our guest this week is Travis Cloer, a former member of the Las Vegas cast of “Jersey Boys." Travis performed in the show from 2008 at Palazzo Theater through its closing at Paris Las Vegas in September 2016. Travis has been active on social media during the Coronavirus outbreak and has launched a series of performances, called 'QuaranTunes,' on his Facebook page.

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38:50

'Sexxy' Creator Jennifer Romas | Ep. 70

PodKats! Las Vegas Entertainment ·

2020/04/06

Our guest this week is the creator, director and star of “Sexxy” at Westgate Las Vegas, Jennifer Romas. Romas has lived in Las Vegas since joining “Splash” at the Riviera in 1997. She has since been a favorite dancer and choreographer in the city and launched Sexxy in March of 2015. She talks of the family endeavor, how she has kept up the spirits of her cast, and where contracted entertainers can find financial support during the coronavirus outbreak. Resources for self-employed 1099 workers in

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42:38

Smith Center President Myron Martin | Ep. 69

PodKats! Las Vegas Entertainment ·

2020/03/30

Our guest this week is Las Vegas royalty, Myron Martin, who joins us to chat about the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the Las Vegas performing arts community. Martin has served as the director of Liberace Museum and as the director of the UNLV Performing Arts Center. Today he’s president and CEO of the Smith Center for the Performing Arts at Symphony Park in Downtown Las Vegas, which on March 12th celebrated its eighth anniversary.

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45:10

Penn's Sunday School (Pt. 2) | Ep. 68

PodKats! Las Vegas Entertainment ·

2020/03/27

Surprise! We're releasing the rest of our crossover episode with Penn's Sunday School a few days early, seeing that we could all use a little extra at-home entertainment during this period of social distancing. We'll be back with another new episode for you on Monday.

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33:23

Penn's Sunday School (Pt. 1) | Ep. 67

PodKats! Las Vegas Entertainment ·

2020/03/23

This week, we are joining forces with our friends at Penn’s Sunday School, the powerhouse podcast hosted by Las Vegas legend Penn Jillette, to release a crossover episode on both of our podcast feeds. Here is part one of my conversation with Penn and his co-host, Michael Goudeau. Part two will be up next Monday. (NOTE: This episode was recorded in February, prior to the coronavirus scare taking hold in Las Vegas and around the country.)

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41:09

Raiders Owner Mark Davis | Ep. 66

PodKats! Las Vegas Entertainment ·

2020/03/16

Our guest this week is the owner of the Las Vegas Raiders, Mark Davis. He joined us at Sid’s Cafe inside Westgate Las Vegas to talk about the team's transition to Las Vegas, the coronavirus scare, free agency rumors, Neil Diamond and more. Note that this episode was recorded on March 9, and news on the coronavirus scare has moved quickly since then. For the latest news on the coronavirus, visit www.reviewjournal.com/coronavirus. All of the Review-Journal's coronavirus coverage is free for all

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37:46

Chumlee of 'Pawn Stars' | Ep. 65

PodKats! Las Vegas Entertainment ·

2020/03/09

Our guest this week is entrepreneur, fashion plate and fitness expert Austin "Chumlee" Russell. You may know him as an original co-star of “Pawn Stars” on History channel. The series originates from Gold And Silver Pawn in Las Vegas, where we sat down to talk about the Chumlee's weight loss journey, some of his side projects and the future of "Pawn Stars."

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'Fantasy' Emcee Lorena Peril | Ep. 64

PodKats! Las Vegas Entertainment ·

2020/03/02

Our guest this week is Lorena Peril, the star of and lead singer in “Fantasy” at Luxor. Peril has been in the show for about seven years, off and on. She has worked in Las Vegas since the early 2000s, including stints at the lounge at Planet Hollywood, Shimmer Cabaret at the Las Vegas Hilton and American Superstars at the Strat. She’s also a singer for Terry Bradshaw’s show at the Luxor. Peril talks of growing up in San Francisco, her time performing on cruise ships and how she became a star on the

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46:37

Frank Marino | Ep. 63

PodKats! Las Vegas Entertainment ·

2020/02/24

Our guest this week is a Strip headliner since 1985, first at Evening at La Cage at the Riviera and later in Divas Las Vegas at Linq Hotel. His show was unceremoniously closed by Caesars Entertainment in June of 2018, amid a controversy centered on mismanagement of his relationship with Las Vegas charity Make-A-Wish Southern Nevada. All sides have moved on, and he is now the permanent host of “Legends In Concert” reviving his famous Joan Rivers portrayal. Legends is also a Las Vegas institution,

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31:24

Las Vegas' First Lady of Jazz Michelle Johnson (Pt....

PodKats! Las Vegas Entertainment ·

2020/02/17

Our guest again this week is "Las Vegas' First Lady of Jazz" Michelle Johnson, a recurring headliner at Myron's Cabaret Jazz in the Smith Center. On Sunday, Feb. 23, she is bringing Sankofa, a celebration concert of African American music and history, to Myron's Cabaret Jazz. If you missed last week's episode of PodKats!, you'll probably want to check it out before continuing on with this one.

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Las Vegas' First Lady of Jazz Michelle Johnson (Pt....

PodKats! Las Vegas Entertainment ·

2020/02/10

Our guest this week is "Las Vegas' First Lady of Jazz" Michelle Johnson, a recurring headliner at Myron's Cabaret Jazz in the Smith Center. Up next she is bringing Sankofa, a celebration concert of African American music and history, to Myron's Cabaret Jazz at 3 p.m. on Feb. 23. Part two of this interview will be available next Monday, so be sure to subscribe to the show wherever you're listening so you don't miss it.

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32:17

Gordie Brown | Ep. 60

PodKats! Las Vegas Entertainment ·

2020/02/03

Our guest this week is star impressionist Gordie Brown. He joined us on stage at the Golden Nugget Showroom, where he will be opening his “Lasting Impressions” comedy show on Feb. 11.

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Plaza Hotel & Casino CEO Jonathan Jossel | Ep. 59

PodKats! Las Vegas Entertainment ·

2020/01/27

Our guest this week is the chief executive officer of the Plaza Hotel & Casino in Downtown Las Vegas. Jossel took over at the Plaza in 2007, and the hotel is now home to the outdoor sports and entertainment venue Core Arena, a classically appointed showroom, a rooftop pool area where you can play pickle ball, a new sports book and Oscar’s Steakhouse, where we recorded this episode of PodKats!

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Donald Trump Impersonator John Di Domenico (Pt. 2) |...

PodKats! Las Vegas Entertainment ·

2020/01/20

Once again, our guest this week is the esteemed John Di Domenico, who has gained fame for his impression of President Donald Trump. He has performed as Trump since 2004, but he performs many more voices and characters, among them Austin Powers, Dr. Phil, Jay Leno, Ozzy Osbourne and Guy Fieri.

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Donald Trump Impersonator John Di Domenico (Pt. 1) |...

PodKats! Las Vegas Entertainment ·

2020/01/13

Our guest this week is John Di Domenico, who has become known across the country for his terrifically funny impression of Donald Trump. But he performs many, many more voices and characters, including Austin Powers, Dr. Evil, Dr. Phil, Jay Leno, Ozzy Osbourne, Guy Fieri, Christopher Walken and others. Part two of this conversation will be available next Monday.

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Styx Frontman Tommy Shaw | Ep. 56

PodKats! Las Vegas Entertainment ·

2020/01/06

We're back, and we're kicking off a new year of PodKats! with guitarist, singer and showman Tommy Shaw, who has been a member of the rock band Styx since 1975. Tommy and the rest of Styx will return to Las Vegas on Jan. 19 for a single performance at Pearl Concert Theater inside Palms Casino Resort.

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23:49

Composer Keith Thompson (Pt. 2) | Ep. 55

PodKats! Las Vegas Entertainment ·

2019/12/23

This week, we are once again joined by Keith Thompson, founder of The Composers Showcase, among plenty of other things. If you missed last week's episode, be sure to check it out before tuning in to this one.

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Composer Keith Thompson (Pt. 1) | Ep. 54

PodKats! Las Vegas Entertainment ·

2019/12/16

This week, we are joined by Keith Thompson, a pillar of the Las Vegas entertainment community. He is the founder of The Composers Showcase, as well as the one-time music director for such musicals as We Will Rock You at Paris Las Vegas and Jersey Boys at Palazzo Theater and the Paris. Part two of this conversation will be available next Monday, Dec. 23.

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