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On The Corner Of Main Street

On the Corner of Main Street is the best Las Vegas Podcast that provides an inside scoop on everything 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 exclusive and often entertaining perspective on where Vegas got its start and where it’s going now.

Hosted by Jonathan Jossel and Gary Vickery.

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Bonus Episode: Nevada Preservation and Fireworks!

In this podcast episode, the Jonathan and Gary discuss the introduction of weekly fireworks shows every Friday night in downtown Las Vegas, starting from May 24th. The idea, initially sparked in 2016 to bring attention to the plaza that was perceived as losing relevance, quickly gained community support. The narrative explores the origins, the decision-making […]

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The Plaza’s Greatest Hits, Part Three

In this special ‘Best Of’ episode, Jonathan and Gary take a stroll down memory lane, showcasing some of the most unforgettable moments from the heart of Las Vegas entertainment. From the uproarious to the unbelievable, they’ve handpicked clips that capture the spirit and sparkle of Sin City. Revel in tales from nightlife transformers, iconic show […]

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Ashley Revel, Life-Stakes Roulette Player

Years ago, long before Jonathan started running The Plaza, Ashley Revel sold everything he owned in his native England, flew to Las Vegas and put all that money, more than $100,000, on red at the roulette table. It as a huge deal at the time, complete with a reality TV show crew following him around […]

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The Plaza’s Greatest Hits, Part Two

The Vegas historians who’ve appeared on the podcast get their own “Best Of” episode. Here’s the lineup: Early history – Dr. Michael Green, UNLVEnding Segregation – Brian Greenspun, Las Vegas Sun PublisherThe Culinary Union – Ted Pappageorge, Culinary SecretaryHow “The Venetian” name transferred from family restaurant to Strip mega resort – Larry Ruvo, Southern Wine […]

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Ralph Lamb: His Word Was His Bond

Oscar Goodman, in January’s Oscar’s Dinner Series, remembers Las Vegas’ most famous lawman, Clark County Sheriff Ralph Lamb. Oscar says it was a working, respectful relationship – at least as he was concerned. The Sheriff? Not so much. Oscar recalls a successful challenge of the Sheriff’s power to confiscate someone’s casino work card with no […]

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Our Greatest Hits, Part One

With four years of podcasts (119 Episodes!), we thought it would be good to look back and share some of our best moments. But there are so many, it will take us three episodes to do it. This one centers on gaming – except for how Jonathan almost didn’t make it to Las Vegas thanks […]

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Las Vegas’ Historic Westside

Every big city had its ghetto, and Las Vegas was no exception. But the people of the Historic Westside made the most of what they had. Filmmaker Emmett Gates has spearheaded a new film about that place and those times, called “Across the Tracks: A Las Vegas Westside Story.” He shares the story about making […]

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Vegas Pauly C

Pauly C is Paul Contino, a former telcom executive who also calls himself a degenerate gambler. He’s also the inventor of Casino Comp Wallet, an app that aggregates and curates various loyalty programs and comps you’ve earned.   Pauly C is also an Internet star, posting short Vegas-centric videos under the name “Vegas Pauly C.” […]

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The Downtown Grand’s Andrew Economon

Downtown Grand GM Andrew Economon has, in his words, worked “both sides of the street” in Las Vegas – for Caesars and for MGM. He’s made other stops along The Strip and off The Strip, He now runs the hotel that used to be “Lady Luck.”   After a long closure, it came back ten […]

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Christiaan Van Buuren, Plaza Table Games Director

Jonathan and Gary continue the “tradition” of welcoming new manager by putting them on the podcast. Christiaan Van Buuren is the new Director of Table Games, and a South African like Jonathan.   Christiaan shares his journey from the casino world of South Africa to Las Vegas, a detour to South Korea, then back to […]

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