Strip Talking

E-24: The Breezus Christ

Geoff, Mike, and Jay — Tue, 13 May 2025 21:17:08 +0000

Juli is back and ready to talk about her impending escapade to Vegas! The crew dives into the recent Papal Conclave, sending a few jabs in the direction of Catholicism. Geoff and Mike warn Juli about potential safety concerns at the Luxor. Geoff talks about the grand opening of the new permanent casino where he is a dealer, including a wild incident involving a beer bottle and a water wall. Gen Z story time nostalgically stares into Magic Eye pictures, and Casey's Pizza nobly secures a spot in the Food Hall of Fame thanks to Zach from MN. Points to Ponder turns into a battlefield when Jay starts keeping score, leading to a raucous debate about the best medical show, the most charming Kansas town, and which knockoff brand will reign supreme. Geoff and Juli go toe-to-toe with Jay and Mike over a oh-so-tantalizing choice between a cool $500,000 or two golf shots to hit a ball on the green at #17 at Sawgrass for a whopping $10 million.

https://stripwalking.com/post/podcast/e-24-the-breezus-christ

0:00 Badass Intro Music
1:58 Mike is excited about new Chevelle song
2:43 Juli is back to talk about her upcoming first Vegas trip
5:22 Offending Catholics
7:02 Keeping the Pope cool
8:15 Falling risk at the Dirty Castle and the Dirty Pyramid
10:58 What is Juli looking forward to seeing most in Vegas?
12:50 The Nebraska casino Geoff deals at opens its permanent facility
15:05 Bad casino behavior
16:22 Mike buys Benson Boone tickets
19:08 Mike proves how uncool he is
20:02 Mike is going to LIV Dallas golf event to see Bryson DeChambeau
21:30 The Breezus Christ
22:14 Will Juli gamble in Vegas?
23:18 The Green Door
23:59 360 Vegas Vacation
25:03 The Green Door location
25:50 How safe is the Vegas strip for a solo female?
27:08 Vegas.stripwalking.com is the greatest Vegas tour guide
29:42 Jay going to NYC
30:50 Mike was AI-ing the Wynn app in 2019
32:02 Gen Z Storytime: Magic Eye Pictures
34:55 Juli has a magic eyegasm
36:17 Food Hall of Fame: Casey's Pizza (via Zach in MN)
38:19 Offending Iowans… and women
42:40 Points to Ponder
43:24 Best medical show ever?
46:15 Best town or city in Kansas that you have not lived in?
47:15 Geoff and Mike nearly died in Kansas in 1997
50:15 What is a knockoff brand that is better than the original?
55:10 Would you take $500,000 or two shots to get a ball on the #17 green at Sawgrass for $10,000,000

E-23: 360 Vegas Mark – Author & Korn Fan

Geoff, Mike, and Jay — Wed, 26 Mar 2025 22:12:15 +0000

The guys welcome Mark Wojtowicz Jr from the 360 Vegas Podcast to talk about his new book "Vegas: From Fremont to The Strip - How Las Vegas Casinos Evolved". They delve into the intriguing process of making the book, outlining how quickly it came together, and Mark shares his favorite story from the book that encapsulates the unique spirit of Las Vegas. Then, in Points to Ponder, all four of them engage in a discussion about the best Korn song and the most iconic rock video. They also get Mark's amusing thoughts on the unconventional pairing of butter and pop-tarts. And they find out if Mark has ever enjoyed the fast seafood delicacy known as Long John Silvers, while Mike shows his age, reminiscing about a commercial from the 1980's like it was yesterday.

https://stripwalking.com/post/podcast/e-23-360-vegas-mark-author-korn-fan

0:00 Cheesy Intro Music
1:43 Mark Wojtowicz Jr joins us from 360 Vegas Podcast
2:28 Geoff encounters a hooker
4:14 Jay encounters a stripper
6:48 Mark's book "Vegas: From Fremont to The Strip - How Las Vegas Casinos Evolved"
14:48 The process of making a book
16:48 Mark's favorite Vegas history story
18:26 The book comes together in 8 months
21:58 Reach out to Mark & Keren from 360 Vegas Podcast when you are in Vegas
24:10 360 Vegas Vacation Event
24:27 Remembering Geoff getting cutoff from alcohol at 360 Vegas Vacation 2024
25:08 2025 360 Vegas Vacation schedule
28:36 Geoff tries to get Mike in trouble with his wife
31:38 Some jerkoff gave Mark's book 4 stars instead of 5
33:02 Will casino theming ever come back?
33:58 Cromwell rebranding to Vanderpump
37:14 Mark's favorite property in Vegas to play at and stay at
37:55 Local's casinos vs strip casinos
40:00 Jay has a daughter looking at going to UNLV
42:24 Counting Geoff's Ummmms
43:26 Points to Ponder
43:33 Best Korn Song
46:10 Best rock video
48:58 Mark's thoughts on pop-tarts
49:28 Mike tried buttered pop-tarts and predictably was not impressed
50:26 Mark's thoughts on Long John Silvers
51:22 Mike references a very old LJS commercial
51:52 Do they have Long John Silvers in Vegas?
52:58 Mark mic drops Earl of Sandwich on the guys
53:58 Vegas: There is something for everyone
55:58 O'Sheas/Casino Royale
57:38 Frozen Bail e ys
58:14 Crazy drink prices
1:01:33 Ummmmm

E-22: Air Guitar Hero Overboard

Geoff, Mike, and Jay — Wed, 05 Mar 2025 15:16:33 +0000

Mike boldly leaps into the spicy realm of Indian food. Geoff declares his sabbatical from casino dealing a thing of the past and has an epic night at the casino. After years of swearing off cruises, Mike starts to consider a voyage—only to be halted by an outrageous tale of a guy who fell overboard after an epic air guitar contest win. Gen Z story time recalls buying CDs with Columbia House/BMG, leaving Mike and Jay in stitches when they discover Geoff was still jamming with BMG in the mid-2000s while they were digital outlaws burning CDs like it was the Wild West, courtesy of Napster. Follow ups from past episodes include sourcing Earl of Sandwich bread, the noble practice of shower peeing, and the controversial act of microwaving Pop-Tarts. As for new probing questions, the gang tackles the ultimate air guitar masterpiece, the best golf club, and the finest Will Ferrell flick.

https://stripwalking.com/post/podcast/e-22-air-guitar-hero-overboard

0:00 Cheesy Intro Music
2:03 Jay misses a podcast recording session
3:23 Mike tries Indian food
13:28 Geoff returns to dealing
14:57 Boner shout out
15:35 Geoff's epic gambling night
25:00 The sounds of Dragon Link
26:46 Mike considering taking a cruise
27:43 Riding the fence at Princess Juliana Airport in Sint Maarten
32:38 Man falls off cruise ship and is in the water for 20 hours and lives
46:30 Gen Z Storytime - Columbia House / BMG
53:40 Geoff was still using BMG while everyone else was downloading it off the internet
54:20 Napster and burning mix CDs
58:10 Follow-ups from previous episodes
58:20 Shower Peeing
58:53 Earl of Sandwich Bread from Chicago Johnnys
1:00:30 Microwaving Pop Tarts
1:01:23 Douchebag Evan
1:03:30 Points to Ponder
1:03:40 What is the best song to air guitar to?
1:05:12 What is the best golf club?
1:07:41 What is the best Will Ferrell movie?
1:10:04 Geoff has never seen Talladega Nights
1:11:39 What is the best type of Vegas busker?

E-21: Buttered Pop-Tarts And Piss

Geoff, Mike, and Jay — Wed, 12 Feb 2025 19:07:55 +0000

The guys are back at it again, hunting down the illustrious Earl of Sandwich bread and the legendary Gatorgum. Jay rediscovers Pop-Tarts after a two-decade-long hiatus. Meanwhile, a customer trying to snag a stylish Strip Walking T-Shirt is thrown for a loop by a delivery notification from Michael Jordan, sparking a Gen Z tale about MJ that includes the dubious demise of his dad. Everyone’s in agreement that Chickie's & Pete's crab fries are so amazing they deserve a spot in the Strip Talking Podcast Food Hall of Fame! And then there’s Geoff, who’s totally zen about peeing in the shower, convinced that women do it too, and he’s not even bothered by standing in the piss! And if you ask these guys, any steak cooked beyond "medium" is practically a crime against meat! Geoff offends Jay and Mike again by never having watched "The Office".

https://stripwalking.com/post/podcast/e-21-buttered-pop-tarts-and-piss

0:00 Cheesy Intro Music
2:25 Earl of Sandwich Bread follow up
3:52 Chicago Johnnys sells and ships Turano Bread
5:25 Gatorgum on Ebay
6:18 Jay eats Pop-Tarts again - first time in more than 20 years
8:31 Pop-Tarts Bowl
11:20 Frozen Pop-Tarts
12:06 Ways to eat Pop-Tarts
13:15 Buttering your Pop-Tarts
22:10 Untoasted Pop-Tarts
23:52 All the flavors of Pop-Tarts
28:00 A Strip Walking Shirt shipping issue
33:00 Gen Z Story time - Michael Jordan
39:31 The suspicious death of Jordan's father
49:34 Chickie's and Pete's crab fries goes into the Strip Talking Podcast Food Hall of Fame
55:42 Points to Ponder
56:37 Do you pee in the shower? Even if its a tub shower with water up to your ankles?
1:00:20 Do women pee in the shower?
1:01:00 Best character from "The Office" tv show?
1:03:43 How do you order your steak?

E-20: Just The Clips

Geoff, Mike, and Jay — Wed, 15 Jan 2025 22:56:37 +0000

Geoff, Mike, and Jay are celebrating their 20th episode! They dive into Mike's unforgettable Long John Silver's drive-through adventure, Jay's epic mission to score some Earl of Sandwich bread, and that time Mike gave his wife a tire rebate for their anniversary—because nothing says "I love you" like discount tires! And let's not forget Jay's thrilling horse racing win that may have ended in glue - for the horse. They hilariously reminisce about Jay ditching his daughter's orchestra concert to serve up some pickleball magic, plus Gambler Trey and Jay bonding over their mutual disdain for Carolina BBQ—now that’s real friendship! And who could miss Juli's complete inability to snag any positive points in a Points to Ponder contest (called "rapid fire questions" at the time)? But the real question remains: can anything possibly top Geoff's iconic no-cheese Whopper clip for the title of best moment of 2024? The guys also delve into the secret art of unleashing "Sassy Jay mode" and have a hearty laugh over Jay's line about putting cheese on a 2x4!

https://stripwalking.com/post/podcast/e-20-just-the-clips

0:00 Cheesy Intro Music
1:30 NFL Talk
1:47 Carson Wentz sucks
4:50 Strip Talking's 20th Episode
6:10 Listen to Strip Talking episodes over and over
6:37 Clip from Episode 14 - Mike gives his wife a tire rebate for their anniversary
11:24 Clip from Episode 19 - Earl of Sandwich bread quest
23:22 Clip from Episode 4 - Jay's miraculous horse betting story
28:12 Brilliant idea to improve Sigma derby
28:56 Clip from Episode 18 - Gambler Trey "roasts" KC BBQ
34:30 Memphis in May
35:27 Clip from Episode 1 - The Before Jay (BJ) Times - Mike's Pay it Forward Situation at Long John Silvers
43:02 The Strip Talking Lost Episode
43:43 Clip from Episode 6 - Jay's Pickleball Pickle
49:20 Clip from Episode 7 - Juli loses to Mike & Jay in a Points to Ponder competition
1:04:11 Sassy Jay Mode
1:05:12 Clip from Episode 6 - Geoff does not want cheese on his Whopper
1:10:22 The guys pick a winner for best Strip Talking clip of 2024

E-19: Dutch Oven Hero – Through the Fire and Buns

Geoff, Mike, and Jay — Mon, 16 Dec 2024 23:49:16 +0000

Mike is a bundle of annoyance about Amazon guaranteeing delivery dates like they’re making a pinky swear. Meanwhile, Jay is living his best life, reliving his Hawaiian themed Thanksgiving and reminiscing about his past themes. Mike discusses his latest Universal Orlando trip, where he played VIP for a day and made another pilgrimage back to the Hot Dog Hall of Fame, proving once again he has strong opinions about wieners. And of course, he has his share of meltdowns about his American Airlines flights. Jay, on a quest worthy of a reality show, is tirelessly searching for an Earl of Sandwich location that will ship him their legendary bread. Geoff adds Sticky Toffee Pudding from Hell's Kitchen Las Vegas to the Strip Talking Podcast Food Hall of Fame. Gen-Z story time gets nostalgic over the clicking and clacking of Guitar Hero and Rock Band. Mike’s also rocking a new YouTube channel called Recliner Riffs where he strums his guitar while sitting down... because he is old! And finally, the guys engage in a debate over the best Gatorade flavor, the ultimate Christmas movie, and the most iconic Christmas song, proving that the only things more complicated than their opinions are their holiday plans.

https://stripwalking.com/post/podcast/e-19-dutch-oven-hero-through-the-fire-and-buns

0:00 Cheesy Intro Music
1:35 Mike is upset about Amazon's faux guaranteed delivery
4:28 Mike working at Pizza Hut delivery in the 1990s with no google maps
8:10 Geoff keeps losing his small package(s)
9:27 Jay's Hawaiian themed Thanksgiving
11:30 Listing Jay's previous Thanksgiving themes
12:58 The Hawaiian Thanksgiving menu
18:03 Geoff's makes Thanksgiving dinner (except the turkey). Fails to recreate Earl of Sandwich Holiday Turkey sandwich because bread wasn't correct.
19:08 Mike gambles on Thanksgiving
19:15 "Press Your Luck" slots
20:50 Single player bubble craps
22:08 Trying to source Earl of Sandwich bread
22:52 Mike makes a post-Thanksgiving Universal Studios Orlando trip
23:08 Mike leaves the airport during a Charlotte layover
24:21 Comparing American Airlines legroom to Southwest
26:42 American Airlines boarding issues
28:05 New park opening at Universal Orlando in May 2025 called "Epic Universe"
30:40 Universal Orlando VIP Tour
32:18 Jay's Earl of Sandwich bread update - calling stores trying to get bread
34:20 Mr Pickle's Sandwich Shop bread - Dutch "Oven" Crunch Roll
36:00 Mike resumes his VIP tour story
38:53 Girl gets motion sickness on VIP tour
42:30 Mike revisits the Hot Dog Hall of Fame and has a 2 foot long dog
46:59 Jay calls an Earl of Sandwich to try and get the bread shipped
49:30 A Earl of Sandwich store calls Jay back
51:13 Is Mike racist?
52:54 Young family annoys Mike on the flight home
54:47 Man tries to self upgrade to exit row
55:55 Man worried about missing connection for on time flight
56:48 30+ minute wait for gate after landing
57:11 Letting people with connections off the plane first
1:01:04 Reclining in your seat in an airplane
1:02:01 Gambler Trey's Food Hall of Fame induction is voided
1:03:07 Geoff inducts Sticky Toffee Pudding from Hells Kitchen in Las Vegas into the Strip Talking Podcast Food Hall of Fame
1:07:02 Gen Z Storytime: Guitar Hero / Rock Band Video Games
1:09:12 South Park guitar hero unplugged episode
1:09:30 Dragonforce - Through Fire and Flames
1:12:42 Mike's new YouTube channel of him playing guitar called Recliner Riffs
1:16:56 Mike promises his daughter he will do Taylor Swift's "Better than Revenge" on Recliner Riffs
1:18:08 Points to Ponder
1:18:30 What is the best Recliner Riffs song?
1:20:52 What is the best Gatorade flavor?
1:21:37 Gatorgum
1:22:30 What is the best Christmas movie?
1:23:30 What is the best Christmas song?
1:25:00 Mike walks a mile in Geoff's shoes

E-18: Trey-way BBQ Battle

Geoff, Mike, and Jay — Tue, 26 Nov 2024 23:15:02 +0000

The guys are joined by Gambler Trey, who spills the beans about his wild Vegas escapades, from hitting up Zorkfest to snagging a video poker Royal Flush like it's no big deal, and, of course, his thrilling “hand pay hunting” adventures. He even shares his craps betting strategy and recounts indulging in some octopus delicacies with Keren from the 360 Vegas Podcast. Mike stumbles upon a mysterious bra in his hotel room and gets a bit “salty” about the Wyndham to Caesars diamond credit card status match fleeing faster than his last bets. Mike is very disappointed as Jay does the unthinkable and chooses a Hawaiian Luau theme over Mike's absolutely brilliant idea of a Long John Silvers Thanksgiving. Things take a turn for the ludicrous when Trey and Jay dive into a BBQ turf war, only to hilariously roast Geoff for his shocking Whopper cheese aversion!

https://stripwalking.com/post/podcast/e-18-trey-way-bbq-battle

0:00 Cheesy Intro Music
2:22 Geoff trash talks Keren from 360 Vegas Podcast
3:17 Mike finds a bra in a hotel room
6:40 How Gambler Trey got into gambling - getting cussed out by a grandma in a poker room
12:30 Trey's craps strategy
15:34 Trey's favorite casino
18:29 Stupid Bet
19:15 Zorkfest
25:25 Trey eats octopus with 360 Vegas Keren at Sinatra's
29:27 Caesars status match with Wyndham credit card going away - Mike to lose diamond status
33:45 Trey goes hand pay hunting after first getting video poker Royal Flush
42:28 Tracking your gambling
45:49 Jay chooses Hawaiian Luau theme for Thanksgiving instead of Long John Silvers theme
47:36 Revisiting Geoff's opinion that cheese doesn't belong on a Whopper
51:50 Memphis VS Kansas City VS Carolina BBQ
56:13 Mike lowers the maturity level of the podcast to 12 year old level
1:02:11 Geoff insults Trey

E-17: Meaty Mamoa’s Warehouse of Wagers

Geoff, Mike, and Jay — Tue, 05 Nov 2024 23:07:37 +0000

Geoff is absent because of illness, making him even more of a target for mockery. Mike thinks he has a kidney stone. Mike and Jay rank meats. Theming concepts for a new casino include Costco, Spirit Airlines, Bass Pro Shops, dollar store, and a funeral home. The guys discuss the upcoming Zorkfest (which is now over), a travel and loyalty conference focused on maximizing travel rewards (miles and points) and casino comps. Mike thinks he should stop making fun of southerners and proceeds to to continue to make fun of southerners, but it's OK... his wife is southern. Cheerwine is inducted into the Strip Talking Podcast Food Hall of Fame. Gen Z story time revisits the infamous Menendez brothers case. Mike proposes that Jay have a Long John Silvers themed Thanksgiving. Jay thinks Jason Mamoa would be too polite to break Mike's arm in an arm wrestling contest. Picking the worst pro sports team name proves difficult. The Tennessee Titans try to keep Mike out of their stadium. A bet is made on whether Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce will eventually break up or get married.

Link to episode page; https://stripwalking.com/post/podcast/e-17-meaty-mamoas-warehouse-of-wagers/

0:00 Cheesy Intro Music
1:34 Geoff is sick (and not on this episode) while Mike thinks he has a kidney stone
8:00 Meat rankings
14:18 Aquaman
21:40 Mike & Jay observations from their children's orchestra concert
25:00 Long John Silvers Thanksgiving
34:18 Motley Crue Vegas Residency
36:12 Potential new themes for casino that replaces Tropicana
37:15 Costco Casino: Warehouse of Wagers
39:15 Spirit Airlines Casino: Budget Bettors Paradise
41:54 Bass Pro Shops Casino: The Great Outdoors of Gambling
44:45 Dollar Store Casino: Bargain Basement of Betting
46:37 Funeral Home Casino: The Last Bet Resort
49:17 Mike thinks he needs to make fun of southerners less
49:55 Zorkfest - travel and loyalty conference focused on maximizing travel rewards (miles and points) and casino comps
54:42 Mike adds Cheerwine to the Strip Talking Podcast Food Hall of Fame
1:00:10 Gen Z Storytime: The Menendez Brothers murder their parents in 1989
1:09:38 Points to Ponder
1:10:04 What is the best bread?
1:13:43 Would Jason Mamoa break Mike's arm in an arm wrestling contest?
1:14:32 Worst team name in 4 major U.S. Professional sports (NFL, NHL, MLB, NBA)
1:19:53 Tennessee Titans try to prevent Mike from attending playoff games
1:24:33 Mike "compliments" Patrick Mahomes by wishing bad things upon him
1:26:05 Betting on whether Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce break up?

E-16: Piggy In The Jar

Geoff, Mike, and Jay — Tue, 22 Oct 2024 17:41:25 +0000

Mike drags Jay to Long John Silver's for the first time in decades. Multiple "Gladys Kravitz" bands causes confusion. Mike embarks on a hilarious text exchange with a "wrong number". Ocean One restaurant in Vegas closes down only to pop back up like a jack-in-the-box, leaving everyone scratching their heads. The guys collectively swoon over cookie dough, but Jay drops some truth bombs on why eating it raw is as safe as eating bird crap. Jay officially enshrines Costco rotisserie chicken into the Strip Talking Podcast Food Hall of Fame. Inspired by Bryson DeChambeau's YouTube channel, Mike decides to channel his inner handyman and rig oversized grips onto his golf clubs himself. Jay butchers a pig "intimately"! "Gen Z story time" remembers the unforgettable saga of Lorena and John Wayne Bobbitt and that infamous severed penis, via a Ginsu knife. "Points to Ponder" tackles the burning questions of our time—like Alien vs Predator, the ultimate Metallica jam, the best street name in Omaha, and, of course, the ultimate comforting comfort food.

https://stripwalking.com/post/podcast/e-16-piggy-in-the-jar

0:00 Cheesy Intro Music
2:40 Multiple Gladys Kravitz bands?
4:00 Geoff makes an Alexa joke
7:23 Mike's text conversation with a stranger
13:05 Ocean One restaurant in Vegas closes and then re-opens
16:09 The guys love raw cookie dough but Jay explains why its dangerous
18:30 Mike takes Jay to Long John Silvers for the first time in decades
25:58 Molding young minds
27:45 Mike and Jay argue about Sonic pretzels… again
31:06 Jay inducts the Costco Rotisserie Chicken into the Strip Talking Podcast Food Hall of Fame
33:22 Jay butchers a pig
35:15 Bryson DeChambeau's youtube channel convinced Mike to get oversized golf grips and install them himself
41:33 Gen Z Story Time: Lorena Bobbitt cuts off her husband's penis in 1993
48:24 Points to Ponder
45:55 Alien vs Predator
50:59 What is the best Metallic song?
54:42 What is the best Omaha street name?
57:53 What is the best Omaha Zoo exhibit or ride?
59:40 Jeopardy contestants that draw a picture on their final Jeopardy answer
1:01:30 What is the most comforting comfort food?

E-15: Megan Fox – Mondo Dukes – And The Legend Of Optimus Prime

Geoff, Mike, and Jay — Thu, 03 Oct 2024 22:23:32 +0000

The guys interview Optimus Prime and discuss Megan Fox, Geoff's GoBots, and the new Transformers One movie. Mike wants to get sued by Taylor Swift. A second NO EAT CHALLENGE is discussed to raise awareness for people working from home, such as Jay. Mike wonders about the meaning of "Big O Tires". Strip Talking Food Hall of Fame inductions include a pork belly grilled cheese from Tap House in Omaha and the batter that Long John Silvers uses. Gen Z story time remembers baby Jessica falling into a well in Texas in 1987. The Challenger explosion is also discussed. Points to ponder include: Most influential celebrity chef? Best Johnson? Best nuts? Best Kool-aid flavor? and Most overrated fast food chain?

https://stripwalking.com/post/podcast/e-15-megan-fox-mondo-dukes-and-the-legend-of-optimus-prime

0:00 Cheesy Intro Music
1:40 Excitement about Optimus Prime coming on the podcast
5:24 Getting Taylor Swift to file a lawsuit against us
6:38 Will there be a second "No Eat" Challenge?
7:25 Raising awareness for the plight of people working from home - such as Jay
11:48 Cats suck
13:33 Thanks again to our Greek listeners
14:30 Mike leaves to get a beer
14:48 Optimus Prime joins the podcast
21:55 Mike returns but Optimus Prime is gone
22:44 The meaning of the name "Big O Tires"
24:50 Mike inducts Long John Silvers batter into the Strip Walking Food Hall of Fame
27:15 Doing a live show from Long John Silvers
28:14 Another Jay parenting fail
28:48 Geoff inducts the Pork Belly Grilled Cheese from Taphouse in Omaha
36:20 Gen Z Storytime - Baby Jessica falls in a well in Texas in 1987
43:22 The Challenger Explosion - Mike's Dad's terrible joke about it
47:41 Points to Ponder
48:08 Most influential celebrity chef?
51:51 Best Johnson?
54:37 Best nuts (or drupes)?
55:39 A honey roasted 2x4 would be delicious
56:23 Best Kool-Aid flavor?
58:50 Most overrated fast food chain?

E-14: Big Randy Christmas Experience

Geoff, Mike, and Jay — Thu, 19 Sep 2024 22:13:11 +0000

Mike gives his wife a tire rebate for their anniversary, continuing a long line of great gifts he has given over the years. Jay's "Big Randy Christmas" tradition is all about buying a gift for yourself instead of others. Jay's hobbies include making his own wine and BBQ competitions. The Chase Bank "money glitch" highlights how stupid people can be. The country of Greece might just be in love with the Strip Talking podcast. After a man used millions of Marriott points to program the Bellagio fountains, are there future MGM experiences on the horizon that you can redeem points for? The Strip Talking Podcast Food Hall of Fame is founded. Mike tries to curse the Kansas City Chiefs. "Gen Z story time" recalls the OJ Simpson chase & trial. "Points to Ponder" asks what is the best Foo Fighters song, best animated show, best smelling food, and more.

https://stripwalking.com/post/podcast/e-14-big-randy-christmas-experience

0:00 Cheesy Intro Music
2:40 Mike gives his wife a tire rebate for their anniversary. Part of a long history of great anniversary and birthday gifts to his wife.
7:57 Big Randy Christmas - Buy your own gift instead of buying gifts for everyone else
14:00 Jay brews his own beer and makes his own wine
17:02 Jay does competition barbeque
20:25 Strip Talking Podcast is charting in Greece
23:29 Chase Bank "money glitch"
26:50 Jay goes to Council Bluffs, Iowa to gamble
32:05 Mike tries to put a curse on Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs (the new Patriots)
37:18 Guy uses millions of Marriott points on an "experience" - programming the Bellagio Fountains
39:32 Potential future "experiences" available at MGM properties using Marriott points
48:38 Strip Talking Food Hall of Fame
50:45 Mike looks through old Perkins menus on ebay
52:36 Sonic soft pretzel twist with cheese
55:32 King's Hawaiian sweet rolls
58:48 Gen Z Storytime
1:02:54 OJ Simpson Trial
1:06:44 Points to Ponder
1:07:04 What is the best thing to put in a salad?
1:08:07 What is the best smelling food?
1:10:10 What is the best boy band of all time?

E-13: Mike Makes A Wish – To Munch Maui Monks Daly

Geoff, Mike, and Jay — Thu, 05 Sep 2024 22:14:18 +0000

Mike discusses his Orlando trip, including an encounter with a pickpocket and several things that made him a Karen. Mike and Jay discuss the results of their "No Eat" challenge, which came right after Jay had a colonoscopy. Southwest has a new pretzel snack that Mike loves, which is "Maui Monk" flavor. Mike has completed a Strip Walking map for Universal Orlando Resort. What would you do if you had to show up in Vegas a day before all your friends with only $20 and no hotel room booked? The guys love professional golfer Bryson DeChambeau's YouTube channel, which features Paige Spiranac, John Daly, and Donald Trump. The episode concludes with a discussion about what they would choose in a "make a wish" situation.

https://stripwalking.com/post/podcast/e13-mike-makes-a-wish-to-munch-maui-monks-daly/

0:00 Cheesy Intro Music
1:52 Mike Vs Jay "No Eat" Challenge
4:30 Jay has a colonoscopy
6:10 Mike's Trip to Universal Orlando
6:38 Southwest's new snack: Stellar Mini-Pretzel Braids - Maui Monk flavor
8:52 Universal Express Pass "Ghost Room" Hack
12:33 Karen Mike irritated at people cutting the line at Universal
15:12 Encounter with a pickpocket/thief
19:13 Dining at Universal (Big Fire & Mythos)
20:29 Karen Mike irritated at people jumping the line getting off the plane
22:58 Karen Mike irritated at people at baggage claim
25:18 Strip Walking Universal Orlando walking map has been completed
26:30 360 Vegas Podcast 500th Episode
27:38 Aventura Hotel at Universal Resort
29:33 The Mirage Volcano has come down
31:54 Venetian Canals (Las Vegas): Worst tourist trap?
32:58 If you get last in your fantasy football league, you have to show up for the draft in Vegas the next year a day early by yourself with only $20 and no room booked. What do you do?
41:46 Bryson DeChambeau's YouTube channel featuring John Daly and Paige Spiranac
48:48 Points to Ponder: What would you choose if you were offered a "Make A Wish"?

E-12: OnlyRailFans

Geoff, Mike, and Jay — Wed, 21 Aug 2024 21:03:55 +0000

A wannabe YouTuber derails a train on purpose in Nebraska. Mike attends a Chevelle concert. Why is there a lack of interest in the Olympics? Southwest airlines is going to start assigned seating. The Mirage closure in Las Vegas, and a stabbing at Red Rock Casino. Mike and Jay discuss a challenge to see who can go the longest without eating. The guys then debate the best workout exercises, best and worse Vegas shows, and the tastiest type of Girl Scout cookie.

https://stripwalking.com/post/podcast/e-12-onlyrailfans/

0:00 Cheesy Intro Music
1:48 Mike goes to Chevelle concert with his daughter
4:10 Railfan in Nebraska derails a train on purpose for YouTube views
9:37 Olympics
12:16 Did Mike get Masters tickets?
15:42 Mike upcoming Universal Orlando trip
18:50 Jay and Mike fasting challenge
26:06 Mirage Las Vegas closes
29:09 Stabbing and shooting at Red Rock Casino
30:10 Truck fire causes huge traffic jam between LA and Vegas
31:17 Electric vehicles
33:02 Southwest switching to assigned seating and adding flying redeye flights
38:02 Frontier Pilot arrested on the plane / thoughts on Spirit and Frontier
40:00 Geoff sees a new craps strategy while dealing that he had never heard of
47:00 Thanks to "callsign" SIGuru21 for the podcast review
48:55 Best Cirque du Soleil show
50:12 Worst Vegas show you have seen
54:52 Best workout exercise
55:42 Greatest entertainer of all time
58:21 Best Olympic sport
59:14 Best Girl Scout cookie of all time

E-11: The Tulsa Diversion

Geoff, Mike, and Jay — Tue, 06 Aug 2024 17:12:48 +0000

Mike's brother-in-law Adam stops by to talk Vegas and air travel horror stories. Adam is a big proponent of adult diapers for many situations. Mike and Jay agree that there is a lot of untapped potential there. Adam answers the Strip Walking Vegas questionnaire, seeks advice about where to stay on an upcoming Vegas trip, and recounts a back alley situation near the Wynn. The guys discuss walking from the airport to the strip and then get into some stories of bad flying experiences including Adam's brush with the FBI and a turbulent flight back to Omaha.

https://stripwalking.com/post/podcast/e-11-the-tulsa-diversion/

0:00 Cheesy Intro Music
2:15 Adam seeks advice on where to stay on next Vegas trip (Aria, Vdara, or Cosmo)
5:15 Adam has to jump off the Deuce to relieve himself
6:05 Bar car on the High Roller Observation Wheel
8:29 Adam suggests adult diapers are an untapped market
14:25 Cosmo Coitus
25:36 Walking from the Vegas airport to the strip
30:35 Adam's first Vegas Experience
31:58 The Strat rides
35:05 Adam's gambling game of choice
36:05 Adam's favorite slots game
37:18 Adam's biggest gambling win and loss
38:47 Adam's favorite strip property
40:35 Adam's least favorite strip property
42:25 Adam's favorite non-gambling thing to do in Vegas
43:34 Racing Caitlyn Jenner on and off the track
45:37 Adam's one thing he would change about Vegas
48:45 Biggest celebrity Adam has met in Vegas
51:31 Adam pees in a dark alley with a random guy
53:52 Jay gets bumped from a flight and doesn't know it
57:32 An unplanned night in Tulsa for Mike, Geoff, and Adam
1:07:28 Fog in Chicago causes chaos with Adam's Hawaii trip
1:21:10 TSA and FBI (correctly) identify Adam as a problem
1:29:40 Man buys a gun just to bring it on a private plane and say he had a gun on a plane

E-10: 360 Vegas Vacation 2024 Part 2

Geoff, Mike, and Jay — Wed, 24 Jul 2024 16:42:36 +0000

Mike and Geoff discuss food and gambling on their recent Vegas trip. Food locations include Guy Fieri's Flavortown, Tacos El Gordo, Buddy V's, Sushi Roku, Mon Ami Gabi, Grimaldi's, Earl of Sandwich, (not) White Castle and (not) The Bedford. Favorite dishes highlighted are the short rib eggs Benedict from The Henry and frozen s'mores at Dominique Ansel Bakery. They also talk about their gambling experiences at different casinos, such as Fontainebleau, Downtown Grand, and Venetian. Overall, the gambling doesn't go well, but Mike reveals he made a last minute desperate attempt to break even after Geoff left. And Mike thinks the 360 Vegas podcast went too easy on Geoff.

https://stripwalking.com/post/podcast/e-10-360-vegas-vacation-2024-part-2/

0:00 Cheesy Intro Music
2:50 Mike's opinion on 360 Vegas Podcast describing Geoff getting cutoff at Flight Club
5:50 McDonalds
7:20 Guy Fieri's Flavortown
16:10 Bacon Nation/White Castle Fail
18:20 Tacos el Gordo
23:50 The Henry at Cosmo
26:40 Buddy V's Ristorante
33:00 Drunk Geoff loses his shirt
34:20 Sushi Roku
39:25 Frozen Smores - Dominique Ansel
41:52 Earl of Sandwich
44:08 Drunk dining at The Bedford Mon Ami Gabi
48:48 Grimaldi's / Earl of Sandwich (again)
51:55 Burger King vs Guy Fieri
54:30 Is Mike fancy?
56:30 Harrahs in Nebraska
58:57 Gambling at Fontainbleau - slots / Papi Steak discussion
1:00:36 Gambling at Downtown Grand - video poker and craps
1:04:20 Gambling at Caesars Palace - Alto bar - video poker
1:06:00 Mike's wife gambles - video poker
1:07:16 M&Ms leads to missed opportunity to win big at craps
1:09:35 Mike cashes out some points for freeplay
1:10:30 MGM myVegas freeplay
1:11:25 Bubble craps at Venetian because no other options
1:14:34 Mike's last ditch effort to get back to even for the trip
1:16:55 Geoff is mad about table minimums
1:19:45 Better property: Excalibur or Luxor?
1:23:36 Best Christmas song?
1:24:15 Car Rental or Taxi or Uber?
1:28:00 Mini golf or bowling?

E-9: 360 Vegas Vacation 2024 Part 1

Geoff, Mike, and Jay — Thu, 11 Jul 2024 23:26:31 +0000

The guys recap their recent trip to Las Vegas for the 360 Vegas Podcast's Vegas Vacation 2024. First time experience with a rental car. A visit to Fontainebleau. Mini golf at PopStroke. Hiking the Valley of of Fire. Geoff gets 86ed. A trip to Fremont Street and the Downtown Grand Casino for drinks and gambling. Social darts at Flight Club at the Palazzo. Cocktails at the Flamingo. Meet and greet at Caesars Palace. Food stops were at Guy Fieri's Flavortown Sports Kitchen, Tacos El Gordo, Buddy V's Ristorante, Mon Ami Gabi, Dominic Ansel, Earl of Sandwich, and Grimaldi's. What is a Konami slot free play crawl? Rapid fire questions: Best type of cheese? Favorite holiday? Venetian or Wynn?

2:20 Jay building a deck
5:52 Vegas Vacation - 360 Vegas Podcast
7:10 Flying to Vegas
8:03 Geoff - first time rental car
12:12 Excursion to Durango
16:58 Fontainebleau
26:08 Guy Fieri's Flavortown Sports Kitchen
28:54 Geoff's Planet Hollywood Room
30:08 Mike's Palazzo Room
31:44 360 Vegas Vacation meet & greet at Downtown Grand
36:25 White Castle fail and Tacos el Gordo
40:45 PopStroke
46:00 Buddy V's Ristorante
47:38 360 Vegas Vacation social darts at Flight Club
51:38 New friends and a trip to Sushi Roku
57:47 360 Vegas meet & greet at Caesars Palace
1:04:24 Frozen Smores at Dominic Ansel
1:07:30 Earl of Sandwich
1:11:25 360 Vegas Vacation Valley of Fire Hike
1:14:23 360 Vegas cocktails at the Flamingo
1:18:08 Drunk dining at Mon Ami Gabi
1:20:45 Konami Slots Freeplay Crawl
1:24:02 Grimaldi's Take out / $10 Sprite
1:27:28 Aviation geek
1:29:22 Best type of cheese?
1:31:22 Best Holiday?
1:34:36 Venetian or Wynn?

E-8: Mocking-Jay

Geoff, Mike, and Jay — Tue, 18 Jun 2024 21:20:00 +0000

Mike and Jay are tackling some serious business, like trying to win the golden ticket - not to Willy Wonka's chocolate factory - but to the Masters. They're also scheming to score cheaper hotel rooms in Vegas during NFL weekends. Jay needs a new credit card and Mike makes some recommendations. And let's not forget the important matter of ranking the states surrounding Nebraska. Meanwhile, Nebraska itself is basking in the glory of being ranked as the third best overall state by US News! However, the Strip Talking Podcast has been slapped with a 2-star rating, and the duo is on a quest to uncover the secret identity of the mysterious critic. Mike confesses that he's never seen any of "The Hunger Games" movies and quizzes Jay on them. To add to the shenanigans, it's Jay's turn to ask the rapid fire questions, much to Mike's evident dismay.

1:28 Applying for Masters tickets
4:00 Mike's Masters experience
5:25 What should Jay's next rewards credit card be?
12:51 The podcast gets a 2 star rating
17:08 Mike goes to Kansas City (Worlds of Fun)
20:30 Overrated Casino Games
22:30 Roulette vs craps
25:52 Strip Walking Craps Table T-Shirt
27:25 Mike's idea to "hack" room rates on Raiders game weekends
32:35 US News ranks Nebraska #3 overall state
36:45 Ranking the states surrounding Nebraska
44:26 How early do you get to the airport?
47:20 If you can't play craps, what is your next go to casino game?
53:10 Mike has never seen "The Hunger Games" movies

E-7: Cosmo Coitus

Geoff, Mike, and Jay — Thu, 06 Jun 2024 17:00:14 +0000

Jay and Mike welcome a new guest, who is a Vegas virgin, and also new to credit card points. The three of them dive into leveraging credit cards for travel and how it affects your credit score. Mike talks about opening a Wyndham Business Credit Card to get Diamond status with Caesars. Mike and Jay explain why you should never use a debit card and Jay also covers his trip to Washington D.C. flying Southwest airlines. Mike shares his vision for a new revenue stream utilizing The Cosmopolitan's famous Las Vegas balconies: CosmoCoitus.com. The trio wraps things up arguing over topics like celebrity they hate the most, best U.S. city besides Las Vegas, celebrity they would like to go to Vegas with, best month, best type of sandwich, and the most underrated rock band ever (according to Mike).

1:35 Jay's trip to Washington D.C. What do you look for in a craps table
3:14 People abusing pre-boarding on Southwest Airlines
5:33 Thoughts on Southwest Airlines boarding process and getting exit rows
6:28 Veterans Honor Flights on Southwest Airlines
9:02 Getting into credit card points
10:38 Jay's Hawaii trip on credit card points
11:48 Choosing an airline / airline loyalty when using points
14:05 Chase travel portal for redeeming points
16:09 Chase Sapphire Reserve Credit Card
17:23 USAA and AARP and programs that prey on older people / people that don't know any better
20:28 Opening a Wyndham Business Earner Card to get Caesars Diamond Status
26:10 Using credit cards and not debit cards
28:36 Opening lots of credit cards/how it affects your credit score/what to do with the cards after the signup bonus is achieved
31:47 Churning cards - closing and re-opening the same credit card to get the signup bonus again
32:14 Credit card denials with an 800 credit score - using business cards to get around bank rules designed to prevent churning
35:14 Mike brags about flying first class in lie flat seats on American Airlines using points
36:20 Passing credit card knowledge on to your children and jump starting their credit score
40:48 Credit card points accumulation comes from signup bonuses, not everyday spend
41:20 Having a wedding on the High Roller Observation wheel in Las Vegas
42:12 Mike's idea for a new revenue stream: CosmoCoitus.com
48:30 What is the best month?
49:59 What is the best Simpsons Character?
50:41 What is the best chocolate bar?
53:49 What is the best type of chips?
54:54 Jay's story about eating a bag of salt & vinegar chips an hour before getting his teeth cleaned
57:34 What is the best food cuisine?
1:01:57 What is the NFL team you hate the most?
1:02:46 What is the celebrity you hate the most?
1:03:35 What is the best U.S. city that is not Las Vegas?
E-6: Thanks For The Monster Burgers

Geoff, Mike, and Jay — Fri, 24 May 2024 15:46:59 +0000

Geoff is back, but Jay sticks around for a threesome. The guys discuss their preferences when it comes to playing craps and what they look for in a craps table. Geoff explains ways to tip a craps dealer. Mike discusses his recent trip to Universal Studios Orlando and filming it for a Strip Walking map. He also has a tip on how to get annual passes to Universal Orlando using Chase points. Other discussions include a theft incident in Vegas, the importance of cheese, old school Hardees monster burgers, and top choices for restaurants if stranded on a deserted island (or "desert island" as Mike calls it). Also, Jay gets into a pickle over pickleball and it wouldn't be a Strip Talking episode without some Taylor Swift discussion.
- 3:15 What do you look for in a craps table
- 7:00 Geoff story of beginner's luck at the craps table
- 10:45 Mike's bad dealer experience at Four Queens
- 17:30 Come Bets
- 18:57 Field Bets
- 21:06 Fallout Boy Music
- 22:30 Tipping at a craps table
- 26:17 Dealers helping craps players out if they tip
- 28:04 Mike's trip to Universal Studios Orlando
- 28:42 Hack for buying Universal Studios Annual Pass with Chase Points
- 31:48 Hot Dog Hall of Fame at Universal Studios Orlando
- 34:48 Dirt Dog in Las Vegas
- 37:46 Filming for Strip Walking at Universal Studios Orlando
- 43:18 Crazy stuff we see filming for Strip Walking in Vegas
- 44:15 White Castle Theft
- 49:15 Cheese makes things better (unless you are Geoff)
- 54:30 Gourmet Donuts (and other foods)
- 1:00:25 Geoff intimidated by size
- 1:05:00 Stuck on a deserted island (or "desert island" as Mike says) with only 3 restaurants, what do you choose
- 1:20:25 Hardees Monster Burger Memories (late 90s/early 2000s version)
- 1:22:38 Jay's Pickleball Pickle
- 1:28:18 BBQ In Vegas
E-5: Five Big Ways to Win Big (At Craps)

Geoff, Mike, and Jay — Wed, 15 May 2024 16:44:50 +0000

Mike and Jay discuss Jay's *patent pending* "FIVE BIG WAYS TO WIN BIG" at craps - which is actually more of an intro to craps betting for beginners than it is winning craps strategies. They cover the basics of craps and provide information for beginners to feel comfortable at the table. Terminology is discussed common bets like pass line and place bets.

The guys then get into "rapid fire" questions including favorite Guns N Roses song, tucking sheets on a bed, best TV Show/Movie, favorite breed of dog, and more. (This is Part 2 of a two part episode)
- 1:23 Jay's Five Big Ways To Win Big (Intro To Craps Betting)
- 6:47 First Big Way To Win Big - Pass line Bets
- 8:37 Second Big Way To Win Big - Odds Bets
- 11:00 Third Big Way To Win Big - Place Bets
- 15:44 Fourth Big Way To Win Big - Come Bets
- 19:10 Fifth Big Way To Win Big - Terminology
- 26:54 Best Guns N Roses song
- 28:00 Best Taylor Swift song
- 29:13 Aisle seat or window seat
- 29:38 Using the restroom on a plane
- 31:38 Tucked or untucked bed sheets
- 36:06 Ass or Boobs
- 36:24 Best breed of dog
- 37:15 Best breakfast food item
- 37:51 McGriddles
- 39:35 Best 80s Hair Band
- 41:03 Best TV Show of all time
- 43:29 Best Movie of all time
- 46:02 Best stadium rock anthem
- 47:48 Airbus A320 or Boeing 737
E-4: We Found Geoff’s Missing Jay

Geoff, Mike, and Jay — Thu, 02 May 2024 17:14:59 +0000

Jay fills in for Geoff and shares a miraculous horse racing story. Mike asks Jay about his Vegas likes and dislikes. They also discuss kids in Vegas, things to do on the High Roller Observation Wheel, and staying at the Sahara. And what would a Strip Talking episode be without some Craps discussion, including betting strategies and Jay's home built craps tables. (This is Part 1 of a two part episode)
- 1:10 Intro to Big Jay
- 3:50 Jay's first Vegas experience
- 5:12 Jay's gambling game of choice
- 6:23 Sahara Las Vegas
- 8:40 Vegas trips with kids
- 12:10 Jay's biggest gambling win
- 16:45 Jay's biggest gambling loss
- 17:45 Jay's favorite Vegas strip property
- 18:30 Miraculous horse racing bet win
- 22:58 Ellis Island
- 25:02 Jay's least favorite Vegas strip property
- 26:30 Downtown properties
- 29:00 Nerfed Vegas phone apps for free rooms
- 31:35 High Roller (observation wheel) achievements
- 35:03 What one thing would Jay change about Vegas
- 36:39 Celebrities Jay has seen or met
- 37:50 Ka and other Cirque shows
- 39:15 Jay's best Vegas story
- 44:57 Jay's run ins with casino security
- 46:45 Jay's home built craps tables
- 50:30 Jay's general craps betting strategy
E-3: Nebraska To Hawaii

Geoff, Mike, and Jay — Fri, 05 Apr 2024 13:49:00 +0000

Geoff and Mike share some interesting Nebraska town names. Geoff talks about dealing craps. A new segment is introduced where the guys discuss their top choices for various topics, including ice cream flavors, chain pizza, breakfast cereal, fast food french fries, and flavors of pie, Mike discusses his Hawaii trip, and then the pair get into some Vegas talk, including the re-emergence of the Rio hotel in Las Vegas.
- 1:42 Geoff's stories dealing craps
- 12:20 Nebraska (our home state) town names
- 23:25 Mike can't eat fish
- 25:28 Top ice cream flavor
- 26:32 Best chain pizza place
- 27:15 Best breakfast cereal
- 27:55 Strange way Mike eats cereal
- 28:38 Best fast food french fries (national chain)
- 32:00 Top 3 flavors of pie
- 34:48 Mike's Hawaii trip
- 36:10 Whales in Hawaii
- 38:32 Rain and Horseback riding in Hawaii
- 41:35 Waterfalls and hiking in Hawaii
- 45:07 Credit card points making travel easier
- 46:58 Kids in Vegas
- 48:40 Excalibur Las Vegas
- 49:55 Rio resurgence
- 52:00 Caesars/MGM lower end properties
- 57:00 StripWalking.com website
E-2: Stories From The Strip

Geoff, Mike, and Jay — Fri, 15 Mar 2024 18:54:00 +0000

Mike and Geoff share their personal experiences and stories about Las Vegas. Topics include their first Vegas experiences, favorite and least favorite Las Vegas properties, biggest wins and losses, and more. They also talk about the importance of theming in Vegas casinos and the excitement of playing craps. Mike talks about getting penalized for "exploiting" a casino app.
- 3:15 First Vegas Experience
- 8:02 Gambling Game of Choice
- 10:30 Favorite Video Poker Game
- 12:32 Biggest Gambling Win
- 16:45 Biggest Gambling Loss
- 20:21 Favorite Vegas Strip Property
- 23:01 Least Favorite Vegas Strip Property
- 24:40 Geoff & Mike Casino Royale Stories
- 27:20 Why Mike dislikes Four Queens
- 30:50 Change one thing about Vegas
- 33:00 Seeing/Meeting Celebrities
- 36:18 Best Vegas Story
- 40:30 Experiences with casino security
- 42:30 Why did we start a podcast
- 45:35 Geoff dealing blackjack story
E-1: Just The Tips

Geoff, Mike, and Jay — Thu, 07 Mar 2024 14:00:00 +0000

Geoff and Mike introduce their new podcast, Strip Talking, and discuss the website StripWalking.com. They brainstorm different podcast names and Geoff shares experiences as casino dealer. Mike talks about a recent "Pay it Forward" situation at a fast food drive-through.
- 2:50 Introduction to StripWalking.com
- 11:50 Podcast names
- 19:50 Geoff's experiences as a casino dealer
- 30:00 Dealing with all types of casino players
- 42:10 Paying it forward at a drive through