Hosts Geoff, Mike and Jay engage in discussions about the vibrant chaos of Las Vegas, the art of milking credit card points, the rollercoaster ride of theme parks, and a large helping of food talk. Amidst all this, they somehow manage to circle back to their beloved home state of Nebraska, and then transition into a mishmash of travel anecdotes. Prepare for unexpected detours into the realms of pop culture, sport and whatever happens to be annoying Mike on any given day. And don’t forget Strip Walking (StripWalking.com), their website dedicated to customized video walking tours of Vegas, Disneyland, Universal Orlando, and an ever-expanding list of other locations.
E-14: Big Randy Christmas Experience
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.
E-13: Mike Makes A Wish – To Munch Maui Monks Daly
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.
E-12: OnlyRailFans
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.
E-11: The Tulsa Diversion
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.
E-10: 360 Vegas Vacation 2024 Part 2
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.
E-9: 360 Vegas Vacation 2024 Part 1
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: Favorite holiday? Venetian or Wynn?
E-8: Mocking-Jay
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.
E-7: Cosmo Coitus
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).
E-6: Thanks For The Monster Burgers
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.
E-5: Five Big Ways to Win Big (At Craps)
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)
