The Neon Lounge: A Podcast About Las Vegas

About The Neon Lounge: A Podcast About Las Vegas

Join Keren, Tony, and Josh as they talk about what's going on downtown, on the Strip, and throughout Las Vegas. The Neon Lounge is the podcast for news, reviews, commentary, and everything Vegas-related.

Publisher

The Neon Lounge

Category

leisure · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

9 May 2026

Latest episode

18 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

12 of 16 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   18 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Pluggin' In at the Valet

   Host Keren and guest host Graham of the Cheftimony Podcast explore Vegas history, news, and entertainment, offering insights into the city's evolving landscape.

2. 

   5 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Dollars and Sense

   Hosts Keren, Tony, and Josh explore Vegas news, history, and listener questions, including MGM/Caesars buyouts and Sphere announcements.

3. 

   20 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT

   JMP, LLC.

   Keren and Tony explore Las Vegas history, robotaxi updates, and entertainment news, offering listeners a comprehensive look at the city's evolving landscape.

4. 

   6 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Nein!

   Host Tony and Host Josh explore Vegas history, recent news, and entertainment updates, offering listeners a comprehensive look at the city's evolving landscape.

5. 

   31 Aug 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Satchel E-1

   Keren, Tony, and Josh discuss listener feedback and dive bar recommendations in this interview episode of The Neon Lounge.

6. 

   23 Aug 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Would You Rather?

   Host Keren discusses Las Vegas's Michelin star potential and recent industry news in this interview episode.

7. 

   15 Aug 2026TRANSCRIPT

   PCP - Bad Vegas Movie Reviews - Night of the Running Man

   Host Keren and guest Movestro from Yo-Eleven Podcast dissect the 1995 film "Night of the Running Man" in this interview episode.

8. 

   9 Aug 2026TRANSCRIPT

   All About Swinging

   Host Keren and Host Tony explore Las Vegas's vibrant entertainment scene, from historical milestones to current events and upcoming attractions.

9. 

   26 Jul 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Itch That Scratch

   Keren and Tony explore Elvis's 1969 International Hotel opening and recent Vegas news, offering listeners a vibrant snapshot of the city's past and present.

10. 

    12 Jul 2026TRANSCRIPT

    Keren's Heroin Lasagna

    Host Keren discusses Las Vegas history, including the New Frontier's closure, and shares current news about Caesars Entertainment, the Palms, and new entertainment openings.

11. 

    4 Jul 2026TRANSCRIPT

    PCP - Bad Vegas Movie Reviews - Top of the World

    Host Josh and guest Table Games James review the 1998 Vegas movie "Top of the World" offering insights into cinematic portrayals of the city.

12. 

    28 Jun 2026TRANSCRIPT

    Kitty Chesney

    Host Keren discusses Las Vegas history and recent news, including casino openings and notable events, in this interview episode.

13. 

    14 Jun 2026

    Many Horses and Mini Entertainers

    This week in Vegas history: June 19, 1990, Excalibur opened. NEWS: Barry Diller/People Inc. place offer to buy MGM Resorts Strip resort net income down 81% Medley: Primm and Herbst families announce deal to save Primm. Largest In-N-Out burger opens at BLVD on the Strip Penn & Teller extend their residency at Rio to 2029 Station Casinos will celebrate 50 years in Las Vegas this July Jardin at Wynn has closed after nearly 10 years NADC (Not a Damn Chance) Burger opens Downtown $2 Million jackpot won at Aria Woman arrested after taking baby duck from Venetian fountain Sigma Derby moving to Golden Gate Culinary Union announces Sphere deal Venetian/Palazzo announces Milano exclusive suites Marlon Wayans and Tim Allen will perform  on the MGM Grand Theater stage Swingers mini golf at Mandalay Bay announced "Swingers After Dark" Chinese woman with a fake passport has been arrested after marrying at least 14 men in Las Vegas Review: Keren covers Vegas Restaurant Week offerings Vegas: Icons & Legends is available to purchase on amazon.com. Neon Lounge Merch! Support us on Patreon Where to find us: Keren: @360VegasKeren  Tony: @360VegasTony  Josh: @360VegasJaydubs Neon Lounge Socials: Discord (360 Vegas Server) Xitter Facebook YouTube Reddit neonloungepodcast@gmail.com (702) 900-7964

14. 

    31 May 2026

    Return of the Confusing Boner

    This week in Vegas history: June 4, 2020, Nevada casinos reopened after the COVID-19 shutdown. After more than two months closed, casinos across Las Vegas began reopening, including properties on the Strip, downtown, and around the valley. The D and Golden Gate reopened at 12:01 a.m., while other properties followed later that day. NEWS: Fertitta Entertainment is buying Caesars Entertainment in a deal valued at $17.6 billion, including about $11.9 billion in assumed debt. The deal would take Caesars private. Shareholders would receive $31 per share, which Reuters describes as nearly a 50% premium to Caesars' stock price before the deal was first reported in February. Tilman Fertitta's company already owns Golden Nugget casinos, the Houston Rockets, and a large restaurant/hospitality portfolio, including brands like Rainforest Café and Bubba Gump Shrimp. Caesars has been under pressure from softer Las Vegas visitation and growing competition in online betting, where rivals like FanDuel and DraftKings are stronger. Caesars' current leadership is expected to stay, including CEO Tom Reeg and CFO Bret Yunker. The deal includes a "go-shop" period through July 11, meaning Caesars can still consider competing offers. If completed, the acquisition would give Fertitta a much larger casino footprint: Caesars controls more than 50 casinos across North America, including Caesars Palace, Harrah's, and Eldorado, plus retail and online sports betting. The article notes the deal could face regulatory scrutiny because of the size and scope of the combined gaming/hospitality business. Vital Vegas reports that a private grand opening party for the newly rebranded Vanderpump Hotel will be held on June 11. The Heart Attack Grill closed abruptly on May 18. The property posted a passive aggressive rant on their door, stating that the closure was due to casinos pricing out average Americans. EDC goes to two weekends next year The plan was billed as a way to reduce crowds by spreading them out over two weekends, lol The first of those weekends, "EDC Dusk," will roll out from May 14-16. The second, "EDC Dawn," is set for May 21-23, while the full "Dusk Till Dawn Experience" will party from May 13-24. Johnny Kats is reporting that a new magic-based show "Now You See Me Live" will be moving into the David Copperfield theater at MGM Grand. Soul Belly BBQ, has opened a new location in the Miracle Mile shops. New Mirage bar at MGM Grand pool. A user on reddit posted photos of signs at the MGM Grand pool area, directing patrons to a new "Mirage Bar," complete with the former strip property's iconic palm trees logo.  A look at the pool complex map on the MGM Grand website confirms the change. The site was formerly called the "Splash Bar" and is located between the "Splash Pool" and "Reserve Pool." MGM Resorts has retained the rights to the Mirage name after selling the Mirage resort site to Hard Rock International. Tailgate Social, Mandalay Bay's answer to Stadium Swim at Circa downtown, officially opened on May 16. Snoop Dogg performed at the opening The 50,000-square-foot venue features more than 125 feet of LED screens, three heated pools, 25 luxury cabanas, and two premium bungalows The Clark County commission will be voting to extend the annual Las Vegas Grand Prix, potentially through 2037. Nellie's Southern Kitchen Closing: The Jonas family restaurant near MGM Grand closed after May 25 service, reducing Southern comfort food options on the Strip. Drink Las Vegas, a culinary and cocktail festival, will run from Sept. 24 through 27 at four MGM Resorts properties: Aria, Bellagio, The Cosmopolitan, Park MGM. "Drink Las Vegas" will incorporate an opening party, panels and seminars, food and cocktail tastings, lunches, dinners and other experiences at more than 30 venues inside the properties. The event recently announced the chefs, restaurateurs, mixologists, sommeliers and other hospitality professionals who are participating. Virgin Hotels Las Vegas is reporting its strongest casino performance since reopening in 2021. The property has adjusted its focus to Las Vegas residents first-quarter 2026 data showed slot revenue up nearly 30 percent, coin-in up 10 percent, and table games revenue up 88 percent compared to the same period in 2025. Tony: Vital Vegas reports the Luxor is getting a new atrium light show. No word on when the show will debut. The Vegas Golden Knights swept the Colorado Avalanche in round 3 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs This is the third time the team has become the Western Conference champions in their 9-year history Though the Eastern Conference champions are still undecided at the time of recording, it's likely that the Golden Knights will face the Carolina Hurricanes in their bid for another Stanley Cup win. Oceans 11 returning to theaters Ocean's Eleven is returning to theaters nationwide on June 21 and June 24, 2026, for a special 25th-anniversary re-release as part of Fathom Entertainment's Big Screen Classics series. The film is being screened in crisp 4K and features an exclusive introduction by film historian Leonard Maltin. Review: "The Jiggle Room" at Cheapshot on Fremont East Tickets are $20-$30 at thejiggleroom.com (http://thejiggleroom.com) Vegas: Icons & Legends is available to purchase on amazon.com. Neon Lounge Merch! Where to find us: Keren: @360VegasKeren  Tony: @360VegasTony  Josh: @360VegasJaydubs Neon Lounge Socials: Discord (360 Vegas Server) Xitter Facebook YouTube Reddit neonloungepodcast@gmail.com (702) 900-7964

15. 

    17 May 2026

    The Lounge is Open

    News: What To Expect When You're Expecting A New Podcast From Us Subscribe to the Neon Lounge Podcast Here (https://neonlounge.vegas/where-to-listen/) "Unofficial" Listener Meetup in June: Sunday 6/21 - Meetup at Whiskey Licker Up - 4 PM followed by a visit to Neon Museum for those interested Monday 6/22 - Meetup at Bottled Blond or Brew Dog - 6 PM Tuesday 6/23 - Meetup at Chandelier Bar - 6 PM All of Primm Valley closing July 4 New Eagles dates at the Sphere Hard Rock tops off the guitar tower The Evel Knievel Experience opens in the Arts District Colby Raha jumps the Caesars fountains New Vanderpump reality series focused on the Cromwell conversion MGM says they are open to letting an NBA team use T-Mobile Arena Matt Rife in Vegas December 4 8 weekends of fireworks in Vegas this summer Dive-in movies resume at Cosmo this summer Mandalay Bay announces the Vinyl Room Golden Nugget water slide and aquarium closure Professional Women's Hockey League coming to Las Vegas Reviews: Keren checks out Alinea pop-up at Bellagio Vegas: Icons and Legends available for purchase at Amazon (https://a.co/d/0fI6ccwS) Where to find us: Keren: @360VegasKeren (https://x.com/360VegasKeren) ¨ Tony: @360VegasTony (https://x.com/360VegasTony) ¨ Josh: @360VegasJaydubs Neon Lounge Socials: Discord (360 Vegas Server) (https://discord.gg/sBX2Y944Qu) Xitter (https://x.com/NeonLoungePod) Facebook YouTube Reddit neonloungepodcast@gmail.com (702) 900-7964

16. 

    9 May 2026

    The Neon Lounge: Podcast Trailer

    Get hyped! Join Keren, Tony, and Josh when the Neon Lounge opens, May 17.

Inside a recent episode

Pluggin' In at the Valet

Published 18 Oct 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] Yeah. No, I'm not. But the ACLU is pushing it for all the wrong reasons. But yeah, you're right. It's not over. They filed an appeal. More to the story. To be continued. OK, moving on. Bellagio's Carbon Riviera recently won overall best restaurant in the world for 2026 from the Restaurant and Bar Design Awards. This one I didn't look up, but I assume it is, as the name suggests, it's a design award. It's not a culinary award. So not necessarily best food. Yeah. So their best overall for these restaurant and bar design awards, they're saying the design of this place for 2026 was their best overall. […]

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• Graham
• Movestro
• Table Games James

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Apple Podcasts (US)

4.8 / 5

37 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

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