Hey BigHead: The Vegas Local Podcast

110:02

George Pajon Jr. on Rock Legends & Vegas Music (Part...

Hey BigHead: The Vegas Local Podcast ·

2026/10/06

George Pajon Jr. spent nearly three decades with the Black Eyed Peas, but rock was always where his musical roots were. In Part 2 of our conversation, George gets deep into the story behind Cairo Knife Fight, how an unexpected connection in Los Angeles led him to the band, and why creating music with complete freedom became so important to him. We also get into George’s experiences with Foo Fighters, Metallica and Queens of the Stone Age, the music history he’s been lucky enough to be part of...

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84:49

Black Eyed Peas' George Pajon Jr. on 28+ Years in...

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2026/10/02

George Pajon Jr. has spent nearly three decades playing guitar with the Black Eyed Peas, working with some of the biggest names in music, and watching the music industry completely change around him. In Part 1 of our conversation, George gets into what it was like joining the Black Eyed Peas in 1998, seeing Napster change the music business, and some absolutely insane stories from George’s years on the road and in Las Vegas.We get into:George and the Black Eyed PeasNapster, streaming, and revenueThe

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54:07

Where To Find Cougars in Las Vegas | 354

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2026/09/30

Donna Joy is back on BigHead, and this time we’re putting the self-proclaimed Cougar of Las Vegas to the test. After revealing why she doesn’t believe in dating apps, Donna is handed a lineup of real Vegas men from athletes and entertainers to friends of the show and familiar faces, and she has to decide who gets the "thumbs up" and who gets rejected. Also, Donna catches us up on what she has been working on, including her upcoming microdrama series, The Hookup. We get into: - How performin...

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58:35

Gaetano's Ristorante: An Italian Vegas Staple | 353

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2026/09/22

Gaetano’s has been a Henderson staple for nearly 25 years, but the story behind the restaurant goes back much further. Nick Palmeri joins BigHead to talk about growing up in the family restaurant business, learning from his Sicilian father, and eventually taking over the restaurant.Nick also opens up about what it takes to run an independent restaurant in Las Vegas, why service and consistency matter just as much as the food, and how he’s built relationships with Italian producers and importers to

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29:01

Coming to AREA15: Edgar Allen Poe Speakeasy | 352

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2026/09/17

Jacob Crothers chats with BigHead about A Night of Poe, an immersive Edgar Allan Poe experience coming soon to Area15 in Las Vegas. The show combines four of Poe’s stories with live performances, themed cocktails, and music composed by the legendary Danny Elfman.We get into:What A Night of Poe is and how the immersive experience worksHow Danny Elfman became involved with the productionJacob’s journey from theater to immersive entertainmentThe four stories being performedHow the cocktails and

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69:42

Vegas Punk Singer Lisa Foiles Really Is "All That" | 351

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2026/09/15

Lisa Foiles joins the show for a hilarious conversation about growing up on Nickelodeon's All That, her unforgettable characters, and the “Horse’s Hoe” video that turned her into a viral Las Vegas sensation. We discuss Lisa's move from Hollywood to Vegas, finding her community in the local music scene, and starting Legal Limit, the punk rock house band at the Punk Rock Museum. We also get into video games, voice acting, her podcast Temperamental with Lisa Foiles, ft her TWO cats named

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74:05

Golden Steer, Food Awards, and Honest Reviews with...

Hey BigHead: The Vegas Local Podcast ·

2026/09/10

Las Vegas food influencer LasVegasFill, Philip Tzeng, joins BigHead to explain how he went from writing blunt Yelp reviews to building a career creating content for restaurants across Las Vegas and beyond.Phil also breaks down the viral restaurant effect, why some businesses aren’t prepared for a sudden surge of customers, and how social media helped transform the Golden Steer. He also shares his honest thoughts on restaurant closures, food awards, credibility, and the future of his own content.In

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56:25

Las Vegas to D.C. with Congresswoman Susie Lee | 349

Hey BigHead: The Vegas Local Podcast ·

2026/09/09

What does Congress actually do, and how does it affect everyday life in Las Vegas? Congresswoman Susie Lee joins BigHead to talk about representing Nevada’s 3rd Congressional District, the realities of working in Washington, and the issues shaping Southern Nevada.From the Colorado River drought and Las Vegas’ dependence on tourism to data centers, energy policy, economic diversification, and political polarization, Susie Lee breaks down the challenges and opportunities facing Nevada. She also shares

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38:50

Neon City Festival, Goob & Nostalgia | Yooo Family #3

Hey BigHead: The Vegas Local Podcast ·

2026/08/26

Neon City Festival is coming back to Fremont Street, and a mysterious announcement had everyone guessing who could be joining the lineup. By the time we posted this episode, the lineup for the headliners is out...but that's okay...I mean it literally came out right after we finished recording. Either way, get excited for Fremont Street's Neon City Fest! We talk about what Vegas needs from its music festival scene and which artists we would love to see come to town.Plus, we preemptively

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61:31

The Future of Fremont Street Experience | 348

Hey BigHead: The Vegas Local Podcast ·

2026/08/20

Cliff Atkinson, President and CEO of Fremont Street Experience, joins BigHead to talk about the future of downtown Las Vegas, the history that makes Fremont Street unique, and how the area continues to evolve without losing its old-school character.Here's an inside look at the business of keeping Fremont Street exciting, accessible, and authentic from tons of free live music to public safety and managing a board of many casino owners.We get into: How Cliff went from being head of many major

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66:24

Hearts Alive Village Animal Rescue & BigHead Team...

Hey BigHead: The Vegas Local Podcast ·

2026/08/19

This week on BigHead, the team talks about the jurors of the Tupac Shakur murder trial, the chaos caused by a Treasure Island free-play promotion, and the ridiculousness of ghost hotels and kitchens in Las Vegas. Christy from Hearts Alive Village joins the show to discuss animal rescue, low-cost veterinary care, animal forensics, the heartwarming stories that keep the mission going, and more.We get into:Whether serving on the Tupac jury would be worth the riskThe hidden restaurants behind Burger

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103:57

How These Two Cheated the Casinos for Years | 346

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2026/08/14

If you ain't cheating, you ain't trying. Dustin Marks and The Kaiser, two former professional blackjack cheats who spent years carefully planning plays to take money from casinos without getting caught, join BigHead to tell all. They share some of their wildest stories, including disguising themselves so casino bosses wouldn't recognize them, executing a computer coolers, and why they eventually walked away from the game. We also discuss their new podcast, Cheating at Blackjack, where they'r...

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40:38

Woody Jarrett of BEYER Entertainment Says Las Vegas...

Hey BigHead: The Vegas Local Podcast ·

2026/08/12

What does it take to build a career in Las Vegas entertainment? Woody Jarrett, CEO of BEYER Entertainment, joins Hey BigHead to talk about the Vegas music scene, his path to CEO, and Vegas' newest music festival taking place on August 24th at Palms Casino Resort. We get into some of the wildest stories from his years working behind the scenes with artists like Snoop Dogg, Metallica, and Limp Bizkit, and why live entertainment could become more important as AI changes the way we experience

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77:35

Making It In Stand-Up Comedy with Butch Bradley | 344

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2026/08/06

Stand-up comedian Butch Bradley sits down with BigHead for one of our funniest but most insightful conversations yet. Butch shares stories with comedy legends like Jim Carrey, Ralphie May, Dane Cook, Bill Burr, and Patrice O'Neal, talks about entertaining troops on USO tours around the world, and reflects on the moments that shaped his career.Butch dives into why so many viral comedians struggle once they hit the stage, performing across different cultures, and what goes on behind the scenes

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42:00

Man of the Oasis on Their New Album & Live...

Hey BigHead: The Vegas Local Podcast ·

2026/08/04

Vegas band Man of the Oasis joins BigHead for an episode packed with live acoustic performances, hilarious backstories, and a behind-the-scenes look at how one of Las Vegas' upcoming bands came together. The band opens up about their creative process, recording their debut album "Season in the Sun", balancing four songwriters and vocalists, and what it's really like building a band in today's music industry.Along the way, we dive into their influences, the Las Vegas music

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112:51

2026 BigHead Block Party | Our Biggest Episode Yet

Hey BigHead: The Vegas Local Podcast ·

2026/08/03

Welcome to the 2026 BigHead Block Party, our biggest episode yet. More than 20 past guests and friends of the show joined us for a special celebration recorded in front of a live studio audience. We revisit memorable moments, catch up with familiar faces, and bring together the people who helped make Hey BigHead what it is today. All with a special exclusive acoustic performance by Mojo Juju to top off one of the most monumental moments in BigHead history. Check out more episodes on HeyBi...

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36:07

Christian Pinzón on Leading Las Vegas Lights | Ep 341

Hey BigHead: The Vegas Local Podcast ·

2026/07/31

Las Vegas Lights FC captain Christian Pinzón joins Hey BigHead to discuss leading the team, playing the best soccer of his professional career, and the continued growth of soccer in Las Vegas. Christian shares what it means to be selected as captain by his teammates, how the Lights built chemistry after adding 13 new players, and why this season’s roster feels different. He also discusses his journey from Cal State Fullerton to being drafted by Chicago Fire, playing professionally in Mexico ...

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37:16

Vegas Musician Dara Jazzlyn Performs Live on BigHead...

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2026/07/30

South African singer-songwriter Dara Jazzlyn joins Hey BigHead: The Vegas Local Podcast to talk about building a music career in Las Vegas after performing around the world. From cruise ships and traveling to becoming a regular on stages across Vegas, Dara shares how hard work and taking risks helped her break into one of the world's most competitive entertainment cities.The conversation also explores Dara's songwriting process and the inspiration behind her original music. Plus, Dara

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71:06

Diamond Spur's Chef Marc Marrone Talks Regenerative...

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2026/07/24

Chef Marc Marrone joins BigHead to talk about his incredible journey through the Las Vegas hospitality world, from becoming a chef at Tao New York in his early 20s, and eventually making the difficult decision to leave after nearly two decades.Marc opens up about the sacrifices he's made, the lessons he learned from some of the biggest names in the industry, discovering healing through working with wild horses, and how that experience ultimately led him to create Diamond Spur Provisions &

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134:43

Illusions and Mentalism with Vegas' Kent Axell | 338

Hey BigHead: The Vegas Local Podcast ·

2026/07/21

On this episode, BigHead sits down with Kent Axell, the mastermind, magician, and storyteller behind Ghost Stories, an immersive experience hidden inside the 1923 Prohibition Bar at Mandalay Bay. Kent takes us behind the curtain to discuss what it really takes to craft an intimate, spooky vibe on the Vegas Strip.From his early days learning sleight-of-hand as a kid to performing theater in New York, his insights offer a fascinating look into the mind of a modern entertainer. We also chat about the

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