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Where good friends meet bad music.
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“Food and Loathing” is a savage journey into the stomach of the Las Vegas restaurant and bar scene – with occasional detours to explore some of the valley’s other decadent offerings (edible and otherwise). Each week, veteran food writer Al Mancini offers the lowdown on what’s new, what’s hot and what’s delicious in America’s most glamorous culinary city. Along with co-host Samantha "Gemini" Stevens and producer Rich Johnson, Al invites you into their conversations with the chefs, bartenders, ...
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Welcome to Fear and Loathing, a podcast about everything, but mostly about sports, honestly.
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Welcome to the Film & Loathing Podcast, a weekly show comprised of three film lovers and each week we will discuss a new film and talk about whatever else we've been watching, and whatever happens to come up along the way. Cover art photo provided by Jakob Owens on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@jakobowens1
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Raw organic conversation about religion, lifestyle, and tradition. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/selfloathingmillenials/support
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Beer and Loathing with Steve Kornacki at a New York City bar
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Bestselling author Remso W. Martinez and the writers from Ace Journal Today break down the happenings of the 2020 presidential election cycle the only way it can be done- with complete professionalism and irreverence. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fearloathing2020/support
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Podcast by Shayla LaGrange
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In this episode of Ear and Loathing, your hosts Aaron, Damon and George (The Gitmo Bros) talk about punchable hair, George zooms in, you haven't earned that corned beef, and did someone just eat licorice and jizz in my mouth? In the Torture Chamber segment, Aaron and Damon compete for meaningless points by making George listen to his most hated mus…
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Longtime friend of the podcast Chef Gary LaMorte talks about his new company Fortune Events, which is creating several high-end VIP events for this year’s Las Vegas Grand Prix. Al pays a visit to the Las Vegas Pizza Festival, and chats with a few of our favorite pizza pros. Also: a full report on the Masters of Mixology competition at Clique, inclu…
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On this week’s episode, Al and Gemini offer options for your gourmet Thanksgiving dinner at home (or in your hotel room) if you don’t want to cook. The show centers around reps of Barry’s Downtown Prime, Big B’s Texas BBQ, Echo & Rig, Table 34 and Basilico telling us about their take-home Thanksgiving options, as well as what they’re doing in the r…
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This week’s episode was recorded at Ciao Vino in Boca Park, and centers around an interview with three representatives of HUKL Hospitality: Corporate Chef Lupe Avila; Cia Vino Chef Joel Myers; and Marche Bacchus Chef Avian Tun. They’ll share news on all of their restaurants and talk about their new partnership with Count’s Vamp’d Rock Bar and Grill…
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The gang is back together this week, with Gemini, Al and Rich recording the episode together at Dom DeMarco’s Pizzeria and Wine Bar. At the center of the show, Al has an extended interview with Other Mama Chef/Owner Dan Krohmer, recorded at his new breakfast and lunch restaurant Chamana’s Café; Gemini explores the new cocktail menus at Chandelier B…
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In our third annual Halloween Spooktacular episode, your hosts Aaron, Damon and George (The Gitmo Bros) talk about gently smiling Force ghosts, doing damage in mentally unstable niche communities, we're not paying Englund money for this, and Casper wanted to make it with me. In the Torture Chamber segment, Aaron and George compete for meaningless p…
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Gemini is back from Greece and Turkey, and dives right back into the Vegas food scene with meals at Moko Ramen, Dom DeMarco's, Bramare and more. Al lived to tell the tale of his Main St. brewery crawl, along with a meal at Giada and a preview Gina Marinelli’s 5th Anniversary Witches Gala at La Strega. In the show's centerpiece, Al talks about the s…
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As Gemini continues her world tour, longtime friend of the pod Rick Moonen steps in to share his many comings and goings -- including escaping Hurricane Milton. In the centerpiece interview, Al sits down with Christina Dylag of Velveteen Rabbit. Also: news from Chef Michael Mina, Chef Steve Kestler of Aroma Latin American Cocina and Vincent Rotolo …
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Al and Rich hold down the fort while Gemini is traveling. But they’ve called in some friends to fill out the show. The episode centers around two extended interviews: Michael Symon discussing the changes that have come to Mabel’s Bar & Q in The Palms, and Keris Kuwana explains the Teatime In Wonderland experience she’s offering at The Electric Play…
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Al and Gemini get the download on the Proof Awards from Michele Tell and Michael Politz, creators of the event to honor Vegas-based spirits. You will also hear about Al going large at the Four Sixes Ranch Steakhouse popup at Wynn, and doing breakfast with developer J Dapper. Meanwhile, Gemini parties down at Esther's upstairs room and does the deed…
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Al and Gemini are at Ada's Food + Wine in Tivoli Village to hang with James Trees and Chef Jackson Stamper, and especially Wine Goddess Kat Thomas. All three are back from London, where Ada's won the award for "Most Original Wine Line" in THE WORLD!! Also: new items on the menu at Spago and Carversteak, and a look back at the 2nd Picnic in the Alle…
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Gemini and Al recorded this week’s episode at Social Station, on Eastern Avenue in Henderson. It features an interview with one of the owners Kelley Jones, who talks about the restaurant, the menu and its charity initiatives. Also on tap: Roy Ellamar at his farewell dinner at Amari, and Bruno Marini at the 25th anniversary party for Canonita in the…
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Gemini takes over while Al is on vacation and invites her friends and food authors Kim Foster (The Meth Lunches) and Sarah Lohman (Endangered Eating, Eight Flavors) to talk about why food is important in communities, where food and food ideas come from, and what it means to use food to uplift people. In all the seriousness, there are plenty of laug…
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It's a jam packed show this week, centering around Al's conversation with Chef Sterling Buckley of Palate in the Arts District. Also joining the fun: Chuck Fromer of John Mulls Meats and The Roadkill Grill, Soulbelly BBQ’s Chef Bruce Kalman, Chef Leticia Mitchell of Leticia’s, Letty’s and the brand new Carmelita's, 1228 Main’s head baker Chef Noel …
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Al and Rich anchor the show this week. But have no fear. Gemini is on board for the big centerpiece interview with Evan Glusman and Chef Joe Valdez. We also have an extended interview with former 20,000 Leagues Under The Sea Chef Taylor Persh, discussing a very intense pop-up she’s bringing to the Palms. Other highlights include conversations with …
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Border Grill’s Yancy Perez gives Gemini and Al a crash course in Mexican wine, while Al shares some stories about some super-cool Italian champagne glasses he discovered in San Francisco. Also, you’ll learn about Gemini’s recent meal at Boom Bang, her exploration of Allegiant Stadium’s dining options, and Al’s California pizza adventures. And we ha…
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In this week's episode, Al shares the full interview with Jose Andres Group CEO Sam Bakhshandehpour that he previewed last week, and the pair discuss the new Bazaar Mar in The Shops At Crystals. There's an extended interview with longtime Las Vegas barman David Cooper, discussing his new vodka brand, Spur. Also: the founder of Angie's Lobster, expl…
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Importing a bar concept to the Vegas Strip is always hard. But doing it from a hospital bed after a paralyzing motorcycle accident would be impossible for most of us. Titan Brands co-founder Scott Frost was still in his hospital bed following his accident when he finalized the deal to bring the Ensenada dive bar Hussong’s to Mandalay Place. Frost t…
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While a concierge can be a foodie’s (or any traveler’s) best friend, many don’t really understand how to utilize them. So Al, who has been both disappointed by and impressed with various hotels’ concierge desks, sat down with Mildred Schneidman, a veteran hotel concierge and president of the Southern Nevada Hotel Concierge Association, for some adv…
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In this episode of Ear and Loathing, your hosts Aaron, Damon and George (The Gitmo Bros) talk about George in commuter zen mode, John Stamos' wardrobe malfunction, you don't want to be a dick police about it, and the Black Plague was bullshit. In the Torture Chamber segment, Damon and George compete for meaningless points by making Aaron listen to …
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Gemini’s out this week, but Al and Rich are together with reports from Vegas and Chicago, some opinions on The Bear, a bit of news, a Chef Joe Valdez interview we forgot to run last week, and a few longer-form interviews. Rich bumped into a food TV star filming in Chicago. Al dined at Bobby Flay’s newest spot, Brasserie B by Bobby Flay – where he w…
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Al and Gemini get a personal tour of Scotch 80's new Social Hour menu at Palms Casino. And that includes a deep dive into the steakhouse's beef sourcing. Also this week: Gemini checks out Carson Kitchen, which is celebrating ten years of serving up cutting edge cuisine downtown. Meanwhile Al shares what he can about an "off the record" meal at Anim…
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In this episode of Ear and Loathing, your hosts Aaron, Damon and George (The Gitmo Bros) talk about nuts on Clark, fuck everyone in 1980, neither pop nor craft, and creating a situation for social services. In the Torture Chamber segment, Aaron and Damon compete for meaningless points by making George listen to his most hated music. Will George sur…
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This week’s episode was recorded live at the Culinary Academy of Las Vegas, and centers around a conversation with chef/instructors, Nick Preston and Culinary Apprenticeship Coordinator Chiara Astriab. They share all sorts of info on how they can help advance your culinary career, whether it’s a new idea or a continuation of your journey. Other int…
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Las Vegas scored big on the Top 50 Pizza list, as recently announced in New York. And two of our best are here to talk about it: Metro's John Arena and Michael Vakneen of 00 Pie and Pub. Also: Gemini is back with hospital horror stories and lots of love for all who've shown her the love. Oh, and Al and Rich ate food at places. Learn more about your…
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In this episode of Ear and Loathing, your hosts Aaron, Damon and George (The Gitmo Bros) talk about Kelly Kelly in the booby hatch, Aawon Bwitt of Gwease fame, someone put a wallet in her mouth, and I now pronounce you man and Stamp Act. In the Torture Chamber segment, George and Aaron compete for meaningless points by making Damon listen to his mo…
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Not that he needs to after a quarter-century of pro food writing, but Al felt the need to rant just a bit about the difference between being a professional food writer and a hobbyist. And the difference between being a food writer and a food critic (spoiler: Al is the former, not the later). Also, lots of new news from longtime friends of the pod A…
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Longtime Las Vegas journalist Don Chaurensy joins Al to discuss the new magazine Don is helming: Vegas Prime. Also: Al shares his food experiences at Suzuya Café on Spring Mountain Road, Cathedrale in Aria. and Marche Bacchus under new chef Chef Nikko Broznan, and much more. With Gemini out this week, Rich shares his baseball/dining experience in t…
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In this episode of Ear and Loathing, your hosts Aaron, Damon and George (The Gitmo Bros) talk about Squo stans, Freddie Mercury's special needs cousin, Aaron saved the record, and we got Coppertone over here. In the Torture Chamber segment, Damon and George compete for meaningless points by making Aaron listen to his most hated music. Will Aaron su…
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It's Al and Rich in this week's episode, which starts off with a review of all the festivities surrounding The World's 50 Best Restaurants' time in Las Vegas. We kick off with a post-event rundown from Elizabeth Blau, who was instrumental in convincing the event to come here. She also organized Wynn Las Vegas' companion culinary festival, Revelry. …
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Producer/Engineer Rich Johnson is back for a guest co-host spot, and Al chose the perfect venue: Toasted Gastropub on West Flamingo and the 215. Sharing the info, and three awesome dishes, is Alfie Szeprethy, Executive chef for both Sammy's Woodfired Pizza and Toasted. Rich shares a few experiences from Chicago, and Al goes into detail about the ev…
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In this episode of Ear and Loathing, your hosts Aaron, Damon and George (The Gitmo Bros) talk about Punchline and Wordsworth, newsflash: it's not a funny word, my name is Vinny and here's the skinny, and did your astral self find parking? In the Torture Chamber segment, Aaron and Damon compete for meaningless points by making George listen to his m…
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The Red Rocker is behind Sammy's Island, the new pool concept at the Palms Resort & Casino. Al gets the full download from Palms executive chef Marcus O’Brien, including just how involved Sammy Hagar was in the concept and buildout. Also: Gemini talks to Chef Matthew Effendy about his new line of creme brulee called "Creme by ME." Learn more about …
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This special extra-jumbo episode was recorded at Vegas Unstripped, where the best chefs in the valley gathered to show off their skills by cooking up items not on their menus. Al and Gemini talk to a dozen chefs, foodies and others who ate and drank the night away around the pools at the Palms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices…
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In this episode of Ear and Loathing, your hosts Aaron, Damon and George (The Gitmo Bros) talk about the shame shake, Pop-pop's porn collection, chaos in your mouth, and my life as a top-loading beta. In the Torture Chamber segment, George and Aaron compete for meaningless points by making Damon listen to his most hated music. Will Damon survive the…
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Al and Gemini try to give you all the information you need to enjoy the World's 50 Best Restaurants' arrival in Las Vegas next month, and the multiple culinary festivals and events surrounding it. You'll hear all about all the events that still have tickets available, and you'll hear from many of the chefs involved -- including Jeff Ramsey, Devin H…
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Gemini sits down with Yukon Pizza’s Alex White to discuss the pizza that won him a World Champion title. Al chats with Circa's Director of Player Development and Special Events, Whitney Genevieve Godard, to talk about Legacy Club’s popular special event series. We also have interviews with Chef Gina Marinelli discussing Harlo’s monthly tasting menu…
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In this episode of Ear and Loathing, your hosts Aaron, Damon and George (The Gitmo Bros) talk about Guitar Center: The Movie, a stick in the dick, studio cat Iffy Bowels, and put the dead cricket in the KISS coffin. In the Torture Chamber segment, Damon and George compete for meaningless points by making Aaron listen to his most hated music. Will A…
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Two popular local businesses – Gyu+ sandos and Suzuya Patisserie – are preparing to open new concepts in The Center At Spring Mountain, and Al sits down with restaurateur Luis De Santos to talk about them. Other interviews this week include Bazaar Meat’s Frank Medina talking about a new $99 tasting menu being offered on weekdays in their lounge and…
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Las Vegas Distillery is back, with new owners and new ideas. Gemini gets the full download General Manager/Tap Room Wrangler/Tour Commissioner/Swag Dude Cody Fredrickson. She also shares a long dining week, which included stops at Half Bird, La Madre Canyon Grill and The George at Durango Casino. Al helped Chef Roy Ellamar open patio season at Fine…
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In this episode of Ear and Loathing, your hosts Aaron, Damon and George (The Gitmo Bros), along with guest Christine Joaquin-Ponchetti, talk about de niece and de nephew, band should be in quotes, why are you eclipsing my life, and Hoss is wet beside of me. In the Torture Chamber segment, Aaron, Damon and George compete for meaningless points by ma…
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The annual event to benefit food education for the valley's under-served children is coming up in early May, and Al gets a full preview from Chef Mark Sandoval at UNLV. As for dining this week, Gemini plays the hits with stops a Garagiste, Esther's and Nevada Brew Works. Meanwhile, Al stretches his sushi chops with some wacky rolls at Mizumi, then …
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It's a "clean out the closet" episode, as Al and Gemini share some interviews that have been looking for a home. Most important: author and past podcast guest Kim Foster tells us about her book that she first mentioned more than a year ago. "The Meth Lunches: Food and Longing in an American City" tells tales of what happens when the traditional fam…
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In this episode of Ear and Loathing, your hosts Aaron, Damon and George (The Gitmo Bros) talk about Penisterine, a pedo dream, turning LJO into chum, and everyone's safe in the pitch room, bro. In the Torture Chamber segment, Aaron and Damon compete for meaningless points by making George listen to his most hated music. Will George survive the Tort…
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Al and Gemini podcast from Wineaux, the new wine bar in UnCommons. Chef Shawn McClain and Sommelier Nick Hetzel share how they came together for this project and what it's all about. Also: Al takes a deeper dive into the new iteration of Esther's Kitchen, while Gemini explains This Mama's House, which popped up at 00 Pie & Pub. Also: lots of pizza …
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Gemini and Al sit down with UNLV student Paiton Zilio and Allen Carter of Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits, to discuss UNLVino’s Sake Fever event on April 19 at the Resorts World pool. Together, they dig into the history of UNLVino, and discuss the role it plays in educating future generations of culinary workers, and bringing together the Las Ve…
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In this episode of Ear and Loathing, your hosts Aaron, Damon and George (The Gitmo Bros) talk about Ken Kragen's Sarasota jacket, they didn't make a Two Trick Pony, Loonieback, and we gotta stop Steve Garvey. In the Torture Chamber segment, George and Aaron compete for meaningless points by making Damon listen to his most hated music. Will Damon su…
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Al and Gem are back at Dom DeMarco's, hosting a mother-daughter social media team. Emmy Kasten is a longtime Vegas writer and lifestyle journalist. Her daughter, Alix, is a TikTok creator, with accounts followed by more than 80,000 people. Her videos show off a store, restaurant or other location in a lightning-fast 13 seconds - and Al is frustrate…
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Al and Gemini record an entire episode on location at the restaurant everyone is talking about this week, the newly opened Esther’s Kitchen. They’re joined by the restaurant’s top chef, and owner, James Trees. In addition to telling them all about his new digs, Trees reminisces about his early days in The Arts District, and reflects on Esther’s suc…
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In this episode of Ear and Loathing, your hosts Aaron, Damon and George (The Gitmo Bros) talk about munchin' flapjacks, Aaron's time management, Bernard's drumming challenges, and Rodney Dangerfield without the jokes. In the Torture Chamber segment, Damon and George compete for meaningless points by making Aaron listen to his most hated music. Will…
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