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The Middle GroundInside the Pulse of Las Vegas: An Exclusive Chat with "Kats" from the Las Vegas Review-JournalOn today’s Middle Ground radio show, we sit down with John Katsilometes, known as “Kats” to readers of the Las Vegas Review-Journal. As the RJ's premier columnist, John has spent years capturing the essence of Las Vegas, from the Strip’s biggest stars to behind-the-scenes stories. His daily column on Page 3A brings readers the inside scoop on the ever-evolving entertainment scene in the city that never sleeps. We’ll discuss some of his most recent stories, delve into the challenges of covering entertainment in a town built on spectacle, and hear his insights on the future of Las Vegas...2025-02-1952 min
Criminal ConductOscar Goodman: From Mob Attorney to Vegas Mayor | Criminal Conduct Exclusive Interview🎙️ Step into the world of a Las Vegas titan in this special episode of Criminal Conduct. We're spotlighting Oscar Goodman, a man whose life story captivates with its twists and turns from a mob attorney to the Mayor of Las Vegas. 🌟🎩 Oscar Goodman is not just any former mayor; he's a storied criminal defense attorney renowned for representing infamous figures like Meyer Lansky, Little Nicky, and Frank "Lefty" Rosenthal. His courtroom battles are legendary, his strategies masterful, and his victories have become part of Vegas lore. 🔎 John and Javier offer you a front-row seat to their exclu...2023-11-1726 min
City Cast Las VegasThe Vegas Supper Club is Back and Better Than EverThe idea of a “supper club” might conjure up images of midcentury glamour, big band music, and dapper outfits. But supper clubs are coming back to Las Vegas is a big way, from high-end exclusive experiences on-Strip to smaller venues off-Strip that cater to locals. Today, host Dayvid Figler sits down with Review-Journal entertainment columnist John Katsilometes (AKA Johnny Kats) to talk about the resurgence of supper clubs and where to find them in Las Vegas.Read more about John’s recommendations in the Review-Journal here!Here are the spots...2023-10-2624 min
The Jeff Does Vegas PodcastMobsters, Martinis, & the Mayor of Las Vegas: Mobbed Up - Season 3 with John KatsilometesUndoubtedly, one of the most colorful characters in the history of Las Vegas is Oscar Goodman.
Oscar has been a part of the Vegas scene since the mid-60's when he moved to town to practice law and ended up with some of the most notorious organized crime figures on his client list including Frank "Lefty" Rosenthal & Tony "The Ant" Spilotro. Following his time as a defense attorney, he successfully ran for mayor, going on to serve three terms. He had a cameo - as himself - in the film, "Casino" starring Robert DeNiro & Joe Pesci. And, he...2023-09-1132 min
The Jeff Does Vegas PodcastMy Special Guest - John Katsilometes
When you really want to know what's going on in the Las Vegas entertainment scene, there's only one guy you need to turn to...and he's my guest for this episode of the podcast!
John Katsilometes is the writer of "Kats!", a daily column in the Las Vegas Review-Journal that covers everything & anything to do with entertainment in Vegas, both on and off the Vegas Strip.
John was kind enough to join me to chat about his beginnings in the world of journalism, how me moved from writing about sports to writing about...2022-12-0543 min
Neon ConfidentialThe Vegas Man About Town: John Katsilometes#2: Megan sits down with the Las Vegas Review-Journal Entertainment columnist and Man About Town himself, John Katsilometes, to discuss his introduction into journalism, who he thinks will be the next generation of performers in Las Vegas, and the most famous people he has interviewed.
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PodKats! Las Vegas EntertainmentPodKats! |Ep.100 Part 4I am on the prowl, indeed! Welcome to PodKats! This is Kats, John Katsilometes, of the Las Vegas Review-Journal. My column is called Kats!, fittingly enough. Find it on page 3A every day, and online all the time. This is a landmark episode of PodKats! No. 100. We have collected a compilation of some of our favorite moments since debuting PodKats! in November 2018. Part 4 of 42020-11-0551 minPodKats! Las Vegas EntertainmentPodKats! |Ep.100 Part 3I am on the prowl, indeed! Welcome to PodKats! This is Kats, John Katsilometes, of the Las Vegas Review-Journal. My column is called Kats!, fittingly enough. Find it on page 3A every day, and online all the time. This is a landmark episode of PodKats! No. 100. We have collected a compilation of some of our favorite moments since debuting PodKats! in November 2018. Part 3 of 42020-11-0441 minPodKats! Las Vegas EntertainmentPodKats! |Ep.100 Part 2I am on the prowl, indeed! Welcome to PodKats! This is Kats, John Katsilometes, of the Las Vegas Review-Journal. My column is called Kats!, fittingly enough. Find it on page 3A every day, and online all the time. This is a landmark episode of PodKats! No. 100. We have collected a compilation of some of our favorite moments since debuting PodKats! in November 2018. Part 2 of 42020-11-0339 minPodKats! Las Vegas EntertainmentPodKats! |Ep.100 Part 1I am on the prowl, indeed! Welcome to PodKats! This is Kats, John Katsilometes, of the Las Vegas Review-Journal. My column is called Kats!, fittingly enough. Find it on page 3A every day, and online all the time. This is a landmark episode of PodKats! No. 100. We have collected a compilation of some of our favorite moments since debuting PodKats! in November 2018. Part 1 of 42020-11-0339 minPodKats! Las Vegas EntertainmentPiff The Magic Dragon | Ep. 99My guest this week is the first headliner to return to the Las Vegas Strip since the pandemic reopening, Piff The Magic Dragon. The comic magician whose legal name is John van der Put is moving from his self-named theater at Bugsy’s Cabaret to the Flamingo Showroom. He can play to 250 people, socially distant, and is returning with showgirl Jade Simone and Mr. Piffles, who turns 13 next month. Piff tells us what it feels like be ahead of the pack in returning to the stage in Vegas.2020-10-1954 minPodKats! Las Vegas EntertainmentMelody Sweets | Ep. 92My guest this week on a very special episode of PodKats! Live is burlesque star Melody Sweets, late of “Absinthe” at Caesars Palace. Sweets left the show in October of 2017 and is developing her own headlining show with Matt and Angela Stabile of Stabile Productions.
This episode was originally a Facebook Live staged in the backyard of Sweets’ home in Las Vegas. So, you will hear drop-ins from John Di Domenico as Donald Trump, Piff The Magic Dragon, Xavier Mortimer, and Jennifer Romas of “Sexxy.” Enjoy.2020-09-0753 minPodKats! Las Vegas EntertainmentMatt and Angela Stabile | Ep. 91My guests this week are Matt and Angela Stabile of Stabile Productions. Their company produces the adult reviews X Burlesque, X Country, X Rocks, and as Piff the Magic Dragon. All of those shows are in Caesars Entertainment hotels. Angela Stabile started her career as a dancer in such stage shows as Minsky’s Folies and Crazy Girls; Matt is an accomplished video editor and producer, and he comes from a famous entertainment family. His father, Joe, managed an entertainment legend for nearly 50 years.2020-08-3153 minPodKats! Las Vegas EntertainmentSkye Dee Miles and Savannah Lynx | Ep. 90Our guests this week are the two singers at Rose. Rabbit. Lie. supper club at the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, Skye Dee Miles, and Savannah Lynx. Miles has been a Vegas favorite for more than a decade, arriving to co-star in “Menopause The Musical” at Las Vegas Hilton and also performing for years at the Tropicana Lounge and 1923 Bourbon & Burlesque. Lynx joined Rose. Rabbit. Lie. last year and has been featured in Fantasy at Lu2020-08-2454 minPodKats! Las Vegas EntertainmentBrent Barrett | Ep. 89Our guest this week is Brent Barrett, an original Phantom in “Phantom -- The Las Vegas Spectacular” at the Venetian. Barrett was in that role for two years, and has an extensive Broadway and touring resume. He has portrayed Billy Flynn in “Chicago” more times than any other actor, and also appeared in “The Producers” “Camelot” “Kiss Me Kate” and “La Cage Aux Folies.” He is currently entertainment director at The Vegas Room, the city’s new cool hang. The supper club is in the famous Commercial Center on East Sahara Avenue, and serves dinner with live entertainment on Friday and Saturday nights. The s...2020-08-1732 minPodKats! Las Vegas EntertainmentMatt Goss | Ep. 88Our guest this week is Matt Goss, an 11-year Las Vegas resident headliner and a superstar in the U.K. During the COVID shutdown, the Bros. co-founder had been talking directly to fans on Instagram Live. He joins Kats at his home in Las Vegas to talk about those conversations, share some memorable moments from his career and discuss what’s next for him in Las Vegas and beyond.2020-08-101h 03PodKats! Las Vegas EntertainmentGiada Valenti | Ep. 87Our guest this week is Italian siren and multi-language singer Giada Valenti, who has made her mark in Vegas in a short period of time. She hosts her own singing, interview and cooking shows on Facebook Live, has appeared on her own special on PBS and happens to have been the last headliner at Myron’s Cabaret Jazz at the Smith Center prior to the shutdown.2020-08-0349 minPodKats! Las Vegas EntertainmentPatrick Hughes, President and CEO of Fremont Street Experience | Ep. 86Our guest this week is the president and CEO of Fremont Street Experience, Patrick Hughes. Hughes has headed up the upgrade to the Viva Vision Light Show and advanced the promenade’s extensive live entertainment program, including the Downtown Rocks series of free concerts. He has announced unexpectedly that he will be leaving his post on Halloween of this year.2020-07-2746 minPodKats! Las Vegas EntertainmentKelly Clinton Holmes and Clint Holmes | Ep. 85Our guests this week are Las Vegas power couple Kelly Clinton Holmes and Clint Holmes. Clint arrived in town in 1999 to headline at Golden Nugget and has been in residency at Myron’s Cabaret Jazz and Palazzo Theater. Kelly is the pride of Clark High School who sang with Wayne Newton and currently performs on Wednesday nights at Tuscany’s Piazza lounge.2020-07-2046 minPodKats! Las Vegas EntertainmentRick Harrison of 'Pawn Stars' | Ep. 84Our guest this week is Rick Harrison, co-star of History channel's 'Pawn Stars' and co-owner of Gold & Silver Pawn in downtown Las Vegas, among other titles. Kats sat down with Rick at Gold & Silver Pawn, where they donned masks to discuss Pawn Stars, the pandemic, and more.2020-07-1334 minPodKats! Las Vegas EntertainmentAdam Steck (Pt. 2) | Ep. 83Once again, we are joined by Adam Steck, founder of SPI Entertainment, which produces Thunder from Down Under, Hans Klok and the Australian Bee Gees show at Excalibur. This is part two of Kats's interview with Steck, so if you missed last Monday's episode, be sure to check it out before continuing on with this one.2020-07-0634 minPodKats! Las Vegas EntertainmentAdam Steck (Pt. 1) | Ep. 82Our guest this week is Adam Steck, the founder of SPI Entertainment, which produces Thunder from Down Under, Hans Klok and the Australian Bee Gees show at Excalibur. Steck also produces Boyz II Men at The Mirage and Human Nature, most recently at the Venetian. He’s looking to return to action as soon as possible at Thunderland Showroom, where this interview takes place.2020-06-2933 minPodKats! Las Vegas EntertainmentPete "Big Elvis" Vallee | Ep. 81Our guest this week is Big Elvis himself, Pete Vallee, whom Kats sits down with at the Piano Bar inside Harrah's Las Vegas, where Vallee has been a headliner since 2012. The city’s longest-running Elvis tribute artist, Vallee has been a headliner in Las Vegas since 1997.2020-06-2232 minPodKats! Las Vegas EntertainmentSpiegelworld Founder Ross Mollison | Ep. 80Returning to PodKats! this week is Ross Mollison, the founder of Spiegelworld and producer of Las Vegas Strip production shows “Absinthe” at Caesars Palace, “Opium” at the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas and “Atomic Saloon Show” at The Venetian’s Grand Canal Shops. Mollison has become a leading entertainment figure in Las Vegas since arriving on the scene with “Absinthe” in 2011.2020-06-1542 minPodKats! Las Vegas EntertainmentDavid Saxe | Ep. 79Our guest this week is David Saxe, the founder of David Saxe Productions, which has shows on stage at V Theater and Saxe Theater at Miracle Mile Shops. He has been in Vegas his entire life and joins PodKats! to share his perspective on the city's past, present and future.2020-06-081h 05
Vegas RevealedLas Vegas Casinos are Officially OPEN | Ep. 20Send us a textLas Vegas resort casinos are officially allowed to open, not all of them chose to do so, but the ones that did opened with style and a lot of guests! Many of the casinos opened at 12:01 a.m. on June 4th. Sean and Dayna chat with entertainment columnist, John Katsilometes, from the Las Vegas Review-Journal. Kats was there when The D opened for the first time in months along Fremont Street. He's also visited several hotel casinos on the strip. Hear his observations and what you can expect if you plan to visit. K...2020-06-0849 min