by Jeff Walker
<p>Jeff Does Vegas takes listeners on a thrilling journey to the world-famous Las Vegas Strip…and beyond!</p><p><br></p><p>Offering a unique blend of insider tips & tricks, captivating stories, and in-depth interviews with local experts, entertainers, and Vegas insiders, Jeff Does Vegas also dives into the fascinating history & evolution of the city including the stories behind the iconic landmarks, legendary performers, and notorious characters who’ve helped to shape the city’s unique culture.</p><p><br></p><p>Whether you’re a ”seasoned Vegas veteran” or preparing for your first visit, this is the podcast for all your Las Vegas needs!</p>
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April 19, 2025
<p>Welcome to <strong>“From The Vault”</strong>, a special series of episodes of <strong>Jeff Does Vegas!</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Over the five years I ran this podcast, from 2019 to 2024, I released over 180 episodes and along the way, I talked to some very cool Vegas insiders, entertainers, and local experts. I also shared lots of tips & travel advice, and explored the fascinating history of the city.</p><p><br></p><p>I thought it might be fun to take a little trip back in time and re-share some of those episodes. So, whether you’re a long-time follower looking for a re-listen <u>or</u> you’re a Vegas fanatic who just happened to stumble across the show, welcome!</p><p><br></p><p>Get ready...we're going on a little road trip.</p><p><br></p><p>We're heading about 35 miles southeast of the Vegas strip, to Black Canyon, where one of the greatest feats of engineering in the United States - and possibly the world - is located: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hoover_Dam" rel="nofollow">Hoover Dam</a></p><p><br></p><p>Constructed in the late 1920's & completed in the early 1930's, Hoover Dam serves a multitude of purposes including flood mitigation & hydro-electric power generation. Present day, millions of tourists visit each year to both marvel at this amazing structure and to take advantage of the many surrounding amenities including Lake Mead and the numerous hiking trails in the area.</p><p><br></p><p>My guest for this episode is Patti Aaron, Public Affairs Officer for the Bureau of Reclamation in the Lower Colorado Basin. Patti and I talked about the history of Hoover Dam including its planning & construction, the "controversy" behind its name, some of the economic benefits of the dam's construction, and she shared some fun bits of trivia about Hoover Dam.</p><p><br></p><p>For more information on Hoover Dam and to plan your trip, <a href="https://www.usbr.gov/lc/hooverdam/" rel="nofollow">visit the Bureau of Reclamation's website</a> and be sure to <a href="https://www.facebook.com/theHooverDam/" rel="nofollow">follow Hoover Dam on Facebook</a>.</p><p><br></p><p>__________________________________________________________________________</p><p>Jeff Does Vegas is an official Vegas.com affiliate! </p><p>Help support the podcast & get exclusive deals by booking your hotel stays, shows, attractions, tours, clubs and even complete vacation packages (including air & hotel) with <a href="https://vegas.vdvm.net/jeffdoesvegas" rel="nofollow">our special link!</a></p><p><br></p><br/><br/>Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/jeff-does-vegas/donations'>https://redcircle.com/jeff-does-vegas/donations</a><br/><br/>Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a><br/><br/>Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>
April 12, 2025
<p>Welcome to <strong>“From The Vault”</strong>, a special series of episodes of <strong>Jeff Does Vegas!</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Over the five years I ran this podcast, from 2019 to 2024, I released over 180 episodes and along the way, I talked to some very cool Vegas insiders, entertainers, and local experts. I also shared lots of tips & travel advice, and explored the fascinating history of the city.</p><p><br></p><p>I thought it might be fun to take a little trip back in time and re-share some of those episodes. So, whether you’re a long-time follower looking for a re-listen <u>or</u> you’re a Vegas fanatic who just happened to stumble across the show, welcome!</p><p><br></p><p>There are some AWESOME Vegas movies out there. Classics like "Casino", "Oceans Eleven" and "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas". There are also some TERRIBLE Vegas movies out there...like "The Incredible Burt Wonderstone", "3000 Miles To Graceland" and "Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2".</p><p><br></p><p>I think it's fair to say that the film we're discussing in this episode falls somewhere in the middle.</p><p><br></p><p>Considered to be one of the biggest box office bombs of all time, <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0114436/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1" rel="nofollow">Showgirls (written by Joe Eszterhas, directed by Paul Veerhoven, and starring Elizabeth Berkley)</a> has morphed into a huge cult classic.</p><p><br></p><p>Thanks to a steady stream of nudity & gratuitous sex, the film was given an NC-17 rating and to this day, remains the only film with that rating to have had wide release in US movie theaters. And although Showgirls wasn't based on a true story, Eszterhas and Veerhoven claimed they did "extensive interviews" with people in the Vegas entertainment community to make the portrayal of the showgirl world as accurate as possible.</p><p><br></p><p>So, did they get it right? We're about to find out.</p><p><br></p><p>My guest for this episode, making her second appearance on the podcast, is <a href="https://www.instagram.com/danishowgirl/" rel="nofollow">Dani Elizabeth - a legit Showgirl and former cast member of the legendary Vegas shows, "Jubilee" and "Crazy Girls".</a></p><p><br></p><p>Dani shared the story of the first time she saw Showgirls and how it almost led to a career change, we dove into the film with some character analysis & theories on why people watch the film over and over again, and we compared Dani's "showgirl life" to Nomi Malone's.</p><p><br></p><p>If you want to dive further into the world of Showgirls - and really, who wouldn't? - check out the documentary <a href="https://youtu.be/jMncUW0HQ6A" rel="nofollow">You Don't Nomi directed by Jeffrey McHale</a> (available for sale & rent on your favorite streaming service).</p><p><br></p><p>__________________________________________________________________________</p><p>Jeff Does Vegas is an official Vegas.com affiliate! </p><p>Help support the podcast & get exclusive deals by booking your hotel stays, shows, attractions, tours, clubs and even complete vacation packages (including air & hotel) with <a href="https://vegas.vdvm.net/jeffdoesvegas" rel="nofollow">our special link!</a></p><br/><br/>Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/jeff-does-vegas/donations'>https://redcircle.com/jeff-does-vegas/donations</a><br/><br/>Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a><br/><br/>Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>
April 5, 2025
<p>Welcome to <strong>“From The Vault”</strong>, a special series of episodes of <strong>Jeff Does Vegas!</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Over the five years I ran this podcast, from 2019 to 2024, I released over 180 episodes and along the way, I talked to some very cool Vegas insiders, entertainers, and local experts. I also shared lots of tips & travel advice, and explored the fascinating history of the city.</p><p><br></p><p>I thought it might be fun to take a little trip back in time and re-share some of those episodes. So, whether you’re a long-time follower looking for a re-listen <u>or</u> you’re a Vegas fanatic who just happened to stumble across the show, welcome!</p><p><br></p><p>Below the glitz & glamour of the Vegas Strip <a href="https://www.reviewjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/8987523_web1_master-plan-map.jpg" rel="nofollow">lies a massive network of underground tunnels</a>. In addition to serving the practical purpose of directing flash flood water away from the big casinos & resorts, the tunnels have become <a href="https://www.insider.com/homeless-people-are-living-in-storm-tunnels-underneath-las-vegas-2019-9" rel="nofollow">a living space for hundreds, if not thousands, of homeless people</a> in the city of Las Vegas.</p><p><br></p><p>My guest for this episode of the podcast is intimately familiar with these tunnels, having spent time interviewing dozens of their residents for his books "Beneath the Neon" and "Dark Days, Bright Nights".</p><p><br></p><p>Matthew O'Brien is a writer, editor and teacher who lived in Las Vegas for twenty years. He's considered an authority on homelessness in the Las Vegas tunnels and is the founder of Shine A Light, a program that helps people living in the tunnels and provides them with the resources to get out of the tunnels.</p><p><br></p><p>We discussed Matthew's first experiences with the tunnels of Las Vegas, the work that went into writing "Beneath the Neon", what inspired him to found Shine A Light, and much more.</p><p><br></p><p>If you'd like to purchase "Beneath the Neon", "My Week At The Blue Angel" or "Dark Days, Bright Nights" you can <a href="https://beneaththeneon.com/" rel="nofollow">visit Matthew's website at beneaththeneon.com</a>.</p><p><br></p><p>If you want to know more about Shine A Light and see the amazing work they do, follow them on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/shinealightLV" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shine_a_lightlv" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a>.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>(NOTE: I shouldn't have to say this, but I will. DO NOT go exploring the storm drains under Las Vegas. It's a very hostile environment for anyone who's not familiar with the miles and miles of tunnels. By going into the tunnels, you're risking severe injury or even death.)</strong></p><p>__________________________________________________________________________</p><p>Jeff Does Vegas is an official Vegas.com affiliate! </p><p>Help support the podcast & get exclusive deals by booking your hotel stays, shows, attractions, tours, clubs and even complete vacation packages (including air & hotel) with <a href="https://vegas.vdvm.net/jeffdoesvegas" rel="nofollow">our special link!</a></p><br/><br/>Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/jeff-does-vegas/donations'>https://redcircle.com/jeff-does-vegas/donations</a><br/><br/>Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a><br/><br/>Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>
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