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Just when we thought the Tony Hsieh saga was winding down, a new twist has emerged this week: A mysterious will, believed to be Tony's, was discovered in the effects of a now-deceased executor who apparently forgot about it while suffering from Alzheimer's. But the story about the billionaire's estate gets even weirder, as co-hosts Dayvid Figler and Sarah Lohman discuss with Nevada Current editor April Corbin Girnus. The team also examines the political strategy behind Victoria Seaman's new bid for a County Commission seat, and lastly, explores why concert tickets are so dang expensive in Las Vegas.Learn more about the sponsors of this April 25th episode:Aura Frames - Get $35-off plus free shipping on the Carver Mat frame with Promo Code CITYCASTBabbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCASTCozy Earth - Use code COZYLASVEGAS for 40% off best-selling sheets,towels, pajamas, and more.Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastVegas on Instagram, or email us at lasvegas@citycast.fm. You can also call or text us at 702-514-0719.For more Las Vegas news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Las Vegas.Looking to advertise on City Cast Las Vegas? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.

After multiple delays, the day is finally here: H Mart is opening its first Las Vegas store today! So why is the internet obsessed with this Korean grocery store, and more importantly, what should you go and buy there right now? Co-host Sarah Lohman gets all the details from executive producer Sonja Cho Swanson.Become a City Cast Neighbor! Visit membership.citycast.fmIf you enjoyed the interview with Eric Gladstone, a team leader at Vegas Unstripped, learn more here.Learn more about the other sponsors of this April 24th episode:Aura Frames - Get $35-off plus free shipping on the Carver Mat frame with Promo Code CITYCASTBabbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCASTWant to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastVegas on Instagram, or email us at lasvegas@citycast.fm. You can also call or text us at 702-514-0719.For more Las Vegas news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Las Vegas.Looking to advertise on City Cast Las Vegas? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.

Going to the airport fills some travelers with dread, stress, or even fear. But it doesn't have to be that way. After Harry Reid Airport's recent renovations, Las Vegas' travel hub is a source of fun and relaxation — if you know where to look. Co-host Dayvid Figler and Newsletter Editor Rob Kachelreiss give you the inside scoop on what to do at the airport, including which area is pizza heaven and where to find the hidden gym / sleep room.Places mentioned: Liquor Library Airport Slots Metro Pizza Moe’s Southwest Grill Sprinkles Cupcakes Espresso Urbano Las Vegas Chophouse and Brewery Sammy’s Woodfired Pizza Wolfgang Puck Express Lego vending machine The Raider Image The B Lounge (Budweiser) Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastVegas on Instagram, or email us at lasvegas@citycast.fm. You can also call or text us at 702-514-0719.For more Las Vegas news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Las Vegas.Learn more about the other sponsors of this April 23rd episode:Aura Frames - Get $35-off plus free shipping on the Carver Mat frame with Promo Code CITYCASTBabbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCASTLooking to advertise on City Cast Las Vegas? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.

Hockey is heating up, and our beloved Vegas Golden Knights are once again in the playoffs! Whether you're lucky enough to get seats at a game, or you're headed to the tailgate party outside T-Mobile Arena, co-host Dayvid Figler talks with VGK announcer Dave Goucher to get his insider's perspective on the best way to spend a day before, during, and after a Golden Knights game.Get more from City Cast Las Vegas when you become a City Cast City Las Vegas Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fmLearn more about the sponsors of this April 22nd episode:Aura Frames - Get $35-off plus free shipping on the Carver Mat frame with Promo Code CITYCASTBabbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCASTCozy Earth - Use code COZYLASVEGAS for 40% off best-selling sheets,towels, pajamas, and more.Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastVegas on Instagram, or email us at lasvegas@citycast.fm. You can also call or text us at 702-514-0719.For more Las Vegas news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Las Vegas.Looking to advertise on City Cast Las Vegas? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.

How important are the carpets when it comes to the overall look and feel of Las Vegas casinos? Pretty important, it turns out! Today on the podcast, co-host Sarah Lohman is chatting with casino carpet designer Terrien Hale and interior designer Alice O'Keefe about the most iconic designs they've seen and worked on, why casino carpets are so expensive, and what you should pay attention to next time you're in a casino.Check out Terrien and Alice's 4/25 event at Duck Duck Shed: "Form & Function: Carpeting a Casino"Get more from City Cast Las Vegas when you become a City Cast Las Vegas Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members-only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm Learn more about the sponsors of this April 21st episode: Aura Frames - Get $35-off plus free shipping on the Carver Mat frame with Promo Code CITYCAST Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastVegas on Instagram, or email us at lasvegas@citycast.fm. You can also call or text us at 702-514-0719.For more Las Vegas news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Las Vegas.Looking to advertise on City Cast Las Vegas? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.

Reports of an expanded local ICE presence have Southern Nevadans worried, especially after four UNLV students had their visas revoked last week. What do we know for sure, and have there been any confirmed arrests? Co-host Dayvid Figler and producer Layla Muhammad are joined by journalist Michael MJ Lyle to talk about ICE's latest tactics and the community's response. They also talk about the revival of Reba's Law in the Legislature, fallout from last week's school trip rescue near Lake Mead, and the controversy over YouTuber MrBeast's recent event at Resorts World.To find loved ones who may have been detained, search the ICE detainee locator. (Nevada Immigrant Coalition)Learn more about the sponsors of this April 18th episode: Prolonlife.com/city - Use this link for 15% offWant to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastVegas on Instagram, or email us at lasvegas@citycast.fm. You can also call or text us at 702-514-0719.For more Las Vegas news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Las Vegas.Looking to advertise on City Cast Las Vegas? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.

Las Vegas isn't exactly known for its soul food cuisine, but that doesn't mean you can't find great, award-winning Southern food in the Vegas Valley. Today on the podcast, co-host Sarah Lohman talks with travel and food writer Shaunda Necole about her local soul food recs, the difference between traditional and modern soul food, and what's missing in Las Vegas' soul food scene.Learn more about the sponsor of this April 17th episode: Prolonlife.com/city - Use this link for 15% offWant to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastVegas on Instagram, or email us at lasvegas@citycast.fm. You can also call or text us at 702-514-0719.For more Las Vegas news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Las Vegas.Looking to advertise on City Cast Las Vegas? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.

Ahead of World Circus Day this Saturday, we’re taking a look behind the curtain at the physical strain performers endure for their careers. Las Vegas is a major destination for acrobats, but our city lacks the protections and medical care needed to help manage the pain that accompanies their dazzling skills. UNLV professor and aerial performer Laura Martinez studies the culture of the circus industry and how they discuss pain. She joins co-host Dayvid Figler to explain this behind-the-scenes dynamic — and how Las Vegas commodifies performers’ bodies. If you enjoyed the interview with Eric Gladstone, a team leader at Vegas Unstripped, learn more here.Learn more about the sponsors of this April 16th episode: Prolonlife.com/city - Use this link for 15% offWant to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastVegas on Instagram, or email us at lasvegas@citycast.fm. You can also call or text us at 702-514-0719.For more Las Vegas news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Las Vegas.Looking to advertise on City Cast Las Vegas? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.

After WrestleMania’s failed 1993 attempt in Las Vegas — so bad they made a documentary about it — all eyes are on its return to Vegas this weekend at Allegiant Stadium. So what do locals need to know about WrestleMania 41 taking over the city and why are combat sports so attracted to Las Vegas? Wrestling superfan and poet AJ Moyer sits down with co-host Dayvid Figler to explain the hype around “the Super Bowl of wrestling” and the best events everyone can enjoy during WrestleMania weekend.AJ mentioned this YouTube video on "The Unreality of Pro Wrestling."Learn more about the sponsors of this April 15th episode: Prolonlife.com/city - Use this link for 15% off Cozy Earth - Use code COZYLASVEGAS for 40% off best-selling sheets, towels, pajamas, and more. Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastVegas on Instagram, or email us at lasvegas@citycast.fm. You can also call or text us at 702-514-0719.For more Las Vegas news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Las Vegas.Looking to advertise on City Cast Las Vegas? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.

With animal shelters across Southern Nevada facing overcrowding, poor conditions, and some even resuming euthanizations, advocates say that "adopt, don't shop" is more important than ever. So some municipalities in Southern Nevada, including Clark County, have enacted bans forbidding the retail sale of certain pets — and now the legislature is considering a bill to make that ban statewide. Co-host Sarah Lohman sits down with Nevada Current investigative reporter Dana Gentry, who recently wrote about the new effort.Need help with your pet? The Animal Foundation lists resources here.Learn more about the sponsors of this April 14th episode:Prolonlife.com/city - Use this link for 15% offCozy Earth - Use code COZYLASVEGAS for 40% off best-selling sheets,towels, pajamas, and more.Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastVegas on Instagram, or email us at lasvegas@citycast.fm. You can also call or text us at 702-514-0719.For more Las Vegas news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Las Vegas.Looking to advertise on City Cast Las Vegas? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.