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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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47:57

Las Vegas Gaming Attorney Dennis Gutwald

On the Corner of Main Street ·

2022/12/22

When you need a license to run a casino in Nevada, Dennis Gutwald is that man to see. That's what Jonathan did when he took over the Plaza a decade ago. Gutwald was also an investigator for the Nevada Gaming Control Board. These days, along with gaming, he also advises people in the cannabis business. He shares stories of his long career, including how he helped then 29-year old Jonathan become the youngest person ever to be licensed as a casino operator. Hosts: Jonathan Jossel, Lisa Melmed

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01:14:01

Las Vegas Biz Wiz Tim Poster

On the Corner of Main Street ·

2022/12/12

Casinos, online gaming, and online travel reservations. Tim Poster has been successful in all three. He made his first fortune turning a Vegas-centric telephone hotel reservation service into a company that Expedia would buy. He bought the Golden Nugget, then sold it for a profit after only 18 months - becoming a reality TV star along the way. He tells all - in one of our most comprehensive episodes yet! Hosts: Jonathan Jossel, Lisa Melmed

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01:07:25

Las Vegas Casino Boss Marilyn Spiegel

On the Corner of Main Street ·

2022/11/24

It's quite an accomplishment to become the head of Las Vegas casino. But Marilyn Spiegel has been at the helm of SEVEN casinos in her career. From the Holiday Casino to not one but TWO tenures as president of Wynn/Encore, Marilyn has seen and done a lot. Just reciting her resume is a mini history of The Strip and beyond. But she goes above and beyond when sharing her amazing story with Jonathan and Lisa. Hosts: Jonathan Jossel, Lisa Melmed

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47:53

Oscar Goodman: There's Nothing Like a Dame

On the Corner of Main Street ·

2022/11/11

The song title from the legendary musical "South Pacific" was the theme of Oscar Goodman's last dinner series talk. He shared stories of the important women in his life, starting with his grandmother, wife and daughter. Then it's off to the races, as Oscar tells the tales of a sleepy judge, a con woman client and a brilliant prosecutor. And, Oscar being Oscar, he veers into a couple of other stories about "challenging" clients.

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53:27

John O'Donnell, Las Vegas's Superstar Bartender

On the Corner of Main Street ·

2022/11/01

John O'Donnell is the bartender at One Steakhouse at the Virgin Hotel. That's kinda like saying LeBron James is a noted basketball player. John's been at the center of the action for nearly 30 years - most notably during his years at N9NE Steakhouse at Palms. He also led the creation of the East Fremont scene at La Comida, and made Crush the place to be at the MGM Grand. John shares his journey from rural Ireland to London, New York and then the city of his dreams, Las Vegas.

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50:44

Oscar Goodman's Rotten Tomato Judges

On the Corner of Main Street ·

2022/09/23

A trial is supposed to be about the prosecution and the defense. But Oscar Goodman says, in most of his mob-related cases, it was him against the world - meaning the prosecution and the judge. In the episode, we bring you the best of Oscar's recent dinner series talk on 'Rotten Tomato Judges,' as well as a conversation a couple weeks later amplifying some stories. Hosts: Jonathan Jossel, Lisa Melmed

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49:14

Cedric Crear: From the Casino to the Las Vegas City...

On the Corner of Main Street ·

2022/09/08

Like so many others here, Las Vegas native and City Council member Cedric Crear started his career on a casino floor. And he used that experience, plus his time at Howard University, to grow his own businesses and serve the public. His resume is filled with advisory board positions. And since 2018 he's represented Ward 5, which includes the Historic Westside and the land on which the Plaza sits, on the Las Vegas City Council. Cedric talks about all of that, and his plan to add another job to his

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51:28

Jonathan Jossel's Las Vegas Question Time

On the Corner of Main Street ·

2022/08/25

Hold percentages. Smoking or non-smoking. The Showroom's future. Doug Stanhope. Demolition Derby. And yes, resort fees. Plaza CEO Jonathan Jossel tackles questions both easy and difficult that podcast listeners and social media fans have submitted. Helping JJ with answers, and making his first podcast appearance: Plaza's all-around creative, F-and-B and entertainment consultant, Bronson Olimpieri. Also: listen to learn how you can win an Ultimate Plaza Getaway Weekend: two nights, dinner at Oscar's

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01:07:02

Ted Pappageorge, Las Vegas Culinary Union

On the Corner of Main Street ·

2022/08/11

Ted Pappageorge may be the most impactful person in Las Vegas over the past four decades when it comes to casino workers. He's Secretary-Treasurer of Culinary Workers Union Local 226, which represents about 60,000 people. Ted traces his career from busboy to bartender to union activist, looking to ensure that he, a single father, and his two children continued to have quality healthcare. Hosts: Jonathan Jossel, Lisa Melmed

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34:26

Oscar Goodman Rolls Out the Barrels

On the Corner of Main Street ·

2022/07/28

When the body-filled barrels showed up in the rapidly receding Lake Mead, the world's media immediately called Oscar Goodman for comment. And yes, he has a few comments - mostly about how there's no way that he would know who's in those barrels. Oscar, with a little prodding from Jonathan, spoke about it at his latest Oscar Dinner Series event. So come with us now to the dining room at Oscar's for everything but the rib eye!

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35:51

Brian Christopher & Smoke Free Slots

On the Corner of Main Street ·

2022/07/15

Our favorite slot machine maven is back. Brian Christopher, the star of BC Slots on Youtube, makes his second appearance on the podcast. Jonathan, Lisa and Gary recall comments Brian made nearly two years ago, and how some have come true. Brian now has his own slot machine, which debuted at Plaza earlier this month. And his 'BC Slots' section in the Plaza casino is the inspiration for even bigger things coming later this year!

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51:41

Bo Bernhard, UNLV Student of the Games

On the Corner of Main Street ·

2022/07/07

Time for another fascinating history lesson! Leading the class today: Dr. Bo Bernhard, who owns a couple of titles at UNLV: Vice President of Economic Development and Executive Director of The International Gaming Institute. He shares news about how the IGI works as part of the Harry Reid Research and Technology Park. Among the subjects you'll definitely want to hear: all about the Hotel of the Future, and how it's developed sheets that are used just once! And Bo talks about one of the more popular

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Ep. 75 - Reimagining Main Street

On the Corner of Main Street ·

2022/06/17

With fireworks, streamers, showgirls and doughnuts, Plaza has kicked off huge improvements that will help fulfill its goal to reimagine Main Street. In this episode you'll hear Jonathan describe four big projects: The Carousel Bar in what's now the porte-cochere, a new branch of Pink Box Donuts that opens right onto Main St., an expansion of Oscar's Steakhouse that will bring the first outdoor fine dining to a downtown casino -- and a new social media - friendly, smoke-free, separate entrance to

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52:54

Ep. 74 - Jeff Silver, Casino Executive & Regulator

On the Corner of Main Street ·

2022/06/09

Jeff Silver has experienced the Las Vegas casino business from both sides: as a member of the Nevada Gaming Control Board and as an executive at the Riviera, Landmark and Caesars Palace. Silver's time as a regulator happened during the Frank Rosenthal era, and Silver was the man who eventually put Lefty in the 'Black Book.' At the Riviera, Silver spearheaded several innovations, including one that's ubiquitous today: putting a fast food franchise on the property! Silver is also on the board of The

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Ep. 73 - Cliff Atkinson & Fontainebleau Las Vegas

On the Corner of Main Street ·

2022/05/26

After a more than 14 year delay, Las Vegas' tallest casino-hotel is finally back on track. And the man in charge of bringing Fontainebleau Las Vegas to life is veteran hotelier Cliff Atkinson. He talks about growing up in San Francisco wanting to be a chef and run a restaurant - and how he morphed into running hotels. But Cliff spends most of the episode discussing the "full circle" journey of Fontainebleau Las Vegas from near-completion in 2007, abandonment in 2008, subsequent ownership changes,

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Ep, 72 - Senator Richard Bryan

On the Corner of Main Street ·

2022/05/19

We could just as easily call this "Governor Richard Bryan." Or "Attorney General Richard Bryan." He held all three jobs in his long, distinguished career. He was also Clark County's first Public Defender, working with a staff that for a while included another young attorney named Oscar Goodman. Bryan talks about growing up in downtown Las Vegas, being the son of a well-connected attorney, developing his own connections, and how the valley has grown over his 80+ years. Hosts: Jonathan Jossel, Lisa

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Ep. 71 - Oscar Goodman & the FBI

On the Corner of Main Street ·

2022/05/05

We're back with highlights from another talk by former Las Vegas Mayor, famous attorney and steakhouse namesake Oscar Goodman. Oscar reads from a logbook of Metro Police officers who were following him in the 1970s, and has some 'kind' words for a local politician seated at his table. But the centerpiece of this story involves Tony 'The Ant' Spilotro and a 'friend' he brought into Oscar's law office one day. You will be fascinated!

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Ep. 70 - IT'S TIME...for Bruce Buffer

On the Corner of Main Street ·

2022/04/21

UFC is the world's largest promoter of mixed martial arts, and is based in Las Vegas. Its iconic ring announcer, Bruce Buffer, is the star of this episode. Bruce shares the story of finding his passion in his mid 30s - after finding his long-lost half-brother -- who also happens to be the world's most famous boxing ring announcer, Michael Buffer. Bruce Buffer talks about helping Michael capitalize on his fame, and then finding the perfect gig for himself with UFC.

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Ep. 69 - Vital Vegas Round Three!

On the Corner of Main Street ·

2022/04/07

Vital Vegas blogger Scott Roeben is back as the podcast's first-ever THREE-TIME guest! And there is plenty to discuss. For one, Scott is not a fan of the statue of Oscar Goodman with Tony "The Ant" Spilotro, and he lets Jonathan know why. Jonathan smooths it over by taking Scott's advice on a new combo item for the bar (you'll have to listen to find out what it is). Jonathan also teases Scott about a new expansion project that's not been announced. And it all starts with Scott talking about a

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Ep. 68 - Joe Asher

On the Corner of Main Street ·

2022/03/24

He's back! Former William Hill USA president Joe Asher, now IGT president of sports betting, joins Jonathan and Lisa at Oscar's. Joe explains his new job, how the William Hill - Caesars deal worked out, and how he relaxed between jobs. He also offers some 'advice' for pro athletes celebrating championships (hint: don't be an idiot). Hosts: Jonathan Jossel, Lisa Melmed

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