Ahh what a start to the week for Tommy, find out why he’s back on the cell phone. Ohh the rage, the show is taped one day early and you guys bombard the message board. It’s nba allstar weekend, are you staying at the Palms?
Off the strip all the way this week. We start by giving the off the strip recommendations, a pizza joint that feels like home and an uptight restaurant. Hooters casino is this weeks review as we move off the Vegas strip for the first time.
We update you on our sports betting from the past weekend and we offer you a good old fashion prop bet involving crime. And our this ain’t Iowa segment is sure to instill faith in the LVPD.
Email: Brian Mollica brian@notiowa.com and Tommy Dutch tom@notiowa.com Give us a call 206-203-Iowa
Sounds like the LVMPD recruit was out all night and was plugged up and just couldn’t punt that grumpy…we all know how he feels…
“This Ain’t Georgia”..the waay off the strip blog..
Speaking of Cuban Restaurants and such, Tommy, are you or anyone out there familiar with Ybor City? I would venture to say that is the
premier community outside of Miami for night-clubs etc..
(Of course, NYC,has everything, but I’d imagine Tampa..home of the old ‘Hava-Tampa’ cigar factory,could match it in Cubano Culture..!(?)
Also. I personallly recommend the “Havanna Cafe” in St. Petersburg, FL.
(disclaimer to follow..)
Did I say Tommy? (above ) I meant Brian..my bad.
Here’s my little insider tip – just in time for Valentine’s Day! The 13 Martini Bar inside Hooters Casino has ladies night on Wednesday… from 9pm to midnight, ladies drink FREE. And, since V-day is a Wednesday this year, I think single ladies AND guys would both appreciate going there.
Just wanted to say hope your PC gets fixed quickly TD, I was enjoying those Degenerate Diaires!
Tommy, walk your Dutch ass over to Fashion Show and get a Mac Mini at the Apple Store. You can use the monitor and keyboard/mouse you already have. You won’t have half of the problems you are having with the PC. Haven’t you seen the commercials? The things just work. You can’t play certain games on them but for the things TD will likely be doing with it, it should be fine. Macs rule!
Here’s a request for the upcoming HR show. Go to Mr. Lucky’s Cafe and find out what all of the off menu specials are and maybe review a few. The “secret” $7.77 steak and shrimp is my favorite meal in Vegas. We usually stop there on our way from the airport.
Wow Mollica you might be the most famous 1/2 Cuban since Little Ricky. Maybe Marcia Brady will write in her diary about you as well. (I Love Lucy/Brady Bunch reference for those of you not in geezer bracket like Slashdog and myself).
I can relate to your “not-looking-like-you-should-know-Spanish” experience. I picked up Espanol pretty easily in junior high and high school while growing up in AZ. I had all of the swear words mastered by 5th grade. I thought it was a great asset until one day our family was crossing into Mexico on our way to Rocky Pt. and I started making small-talk in Spanish with El Capitan of Mexican Immigration. You know, “How’s it going? You guys been busy? Caught any losers lately?” He quick shuffled my parents out, Katy-barred the door and told me to sit down. I don’t know what he thought he had on his hands, but I had a 10 minute inquisition about how somebody with blue eyes and bleach blonde hair knew Spanish and where I was born and what we were doing. So much for being friendly. You can imagine what my mom was like when I finally emerged from my incarceration.
Thought for the day..
Pamela Brunson..poster-lady for nepotism..?
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Quote of the day..
He threw down that ace-king suited..what was he thinking?!
The Anna Nicole-Smith diet..
Slim-fast & Methadone..(At least “Sweet Jane” used Vitamin C)
I hear that if you add cranberry juice to your vodka, it will take care of that defective unit.
Been listening for a couple of weeks (discovered the wonderful world of podcasts right after Christmas). Great stuff!
My play for Monday night. I’m looking at the UNDER of 187 between the Pistons and the Clippers tonight. Detroit is famous for their slow, defensive oriented brand of basketball. Both teams have heavily favored the under this season, and with Elton Brand out of the equation for the Clips, scoring will be at a premium. I’m also considering a small play on the Pistons at home at 8.5, but for now I’m just sticking with the total.
DET/LAC UNDER 187
No apologies needed for early show recording. You guys almost sounded serious. I think we were all just having fun with it. I was. I suspect no-one was truly upset. Quite a few good one-liners form Fennville, Steve, Train, etc. Hell, even Brian was piling on himself before it was over.
Mofobes, congratulations on moving to Vegas. Good to see you back on the board. Hosts, see what you started now – listeners moving in!
Casino review this week was dead on. That is the most rinky dink sports book poker room comination I have seen. How could that theme idea have gone that bad.
I am putting the rating over/under at the Hard Rock at a solid 4 ‘hard bodies at the pool backjack table’ (or whatever the scale is this week – I just hope its not ‘dead Entwhistles’). Other opinions? Although it is off-strip, the HR is helped by its surroundings a bit (Double Down, Hofbreau House, Rainbow, others within walking distance) and is very convenient to concerts and events at the Thomas ‘Dutch’ and Mack Center.
Fennville is right I believe. The 777 special (mid-size salad, mashed pot., small-med steak, three shrimp), is quite edible. The relatively good steak pulls it through. The honey mustard dressing is very spicy though if you select that on the salad. The 777 is actually advertised on the tabletops.
DDog, I’ve been to Ybor City close to Tampa a few years back. Quite the party area at night. In a surreal scene, I was driving through Ybor city with a couple of friends one morning about 10:00 (streets absolutely deserted) and looked over and saw Hulk Hogan and Randy ‘Macho Man’ Savage recording a promo outside a place called ‘Thunder Alley Bar and Grill’ they owned at the time. We stopped and watched for a while. Quite interesting.
Trainfan, I didn’t respond to your message directly, but I probably will not be in Vegas until June or July. I will let you know via this board if that changes.
Other listeners: The hosts don’t pimp it, but I think we could all help build the show by putting some positive comments on Digg, Podcast Alley, and itunes etc. Email address is required on all except itunes, but I have never got any additional just email. Just a suggestion.
Its all good.
You are more than half way home Brian. ‘Stones doing their thing. 45+38=83 at the half. 44% of the total. Nice call.
Fenville- Rocky Point!!! Wow. I’ve been there a half dozen times and I love it there.
I’ll let you guys know if I ever go to a party and realize that the girls way out number the guys… other than Super Bowl PJ parties, of course.
Great Show Guys – despite the technical setback I think you are really hitting a stride and hope that you keep it going. Brian does need to work on his sense of humor – I was just busting your balls about the early taping as was everyone else. I’m pretty sure you know that, but as Slashdog mentioned – you did come off a bit pissy about it.
I haven’t been to Hooter’s in Vegas – and now don’t think I’ll plan on it – though if I end up there in a drunken stupor I fully expect that it won’t be held against me. I, for one, have never gotten the Hooters thing at all. What’s the point? You may as well head to the local strip club – you wife/girlfriend will be just a pissed if she finds out you went to either one – so you may as well get a better show.
As for the college kids with the backwards hats and the budweisers – that might be the crowd to find for a poker game. While the room sounds poor it might be fishy. What have you thought of the level of play there Brian?
By the way – you’ve said with exception of Sally there aren’t many women tuning in, Tommy is trashing the college crowd, and you seem suprised that my geezer demographic finds you interesting – just who do you think is tuning in?
Fennville – dead on with the MiniMac idea – got one for my kids and haven’t had to trouble shoot the damn thing yet.
Slashdog – Great suggestion on Digg, etc. for the boys. Just went and did all three of the sites – rated ‘em 1.5 grumpies on everyone.
Good show. Tommy gritchin’ about his computer and dropping in on his cell once again… oh, how that brings back fond memories of the podcast from back in the day. Made my eyes a bit misty.
Tommy, I’m glad you were a true professional and put a show together despite all of the setbacks. Your listeners respect the show’s consistency.
Good luck tomorrow with the “geek squad” coming to your house… if the geek gets your computer back on, then don’t forget to slide him a parlay card. You know, a little something for the effort.
Have you guys heard of the play “Leaving Iowa” ???
( http://www.leavingiowa.com )
Perhaps they heard the podcast and think they are getting away?
Actually – I went to school with the writers – who have both done standup and thought maybe Brian had run into them in his travels.
Anyone else on the East Coast getting hit by the snow storm? All I can say is… it’s about damn time! This is the first real accumulation of snow we’ve had! I think until now Vegas has had a worse winter than Philly!
We’re supposed to get hit tonight up here in Maine, we’ve certainly had seasonal(if not Finnish) temps the last 2 weeks.
The lack of snowfall has been bad for tourism up here,ie-bad for the economy.
Good to hear you’re going to receive your snow… just hope you don’t get hit like some parts of NY. They’ve been dumped on by 11ft+ of snow so far!
Also only a short while after TAI covers the Hooters Casino, an offer to buy the casino was made! A private investment group bid $225 million. Considering the San Remo was sold for $67 million and $60 million was used to transform it, $225 million seems like a great offer for Hooters.
I found the info here: http://www.lasvegasadvisor.com/qofday.cfm
But it’ll only be available for a day before it’s archived.
We’re supposed to be getting hit with 6″ of snow in Montreal tonight or tomorrow. I don’t really mind, I’m just looking forward to spring…
Great show as usual, guys! I’m sure Tommy will be back up and running in no time, and it’s nice to be reminded about how far the show has come since it started. I really look forward to each episode, so keep doing what you’re doing and things will just keep getting better. Cheers!
$225 mil for that piece of crap? It won’t be long before the 7-11 with video poker machines gets a tasty offer. Thanks for the link Steve.
The Fennville Metropolitan Area is only supposed to get 3-5 inches in this storm as we are on the northern fringe of it. That is just fine seeing how we have had at least 4 individual snowfalls of a foot or more in ’07 with a 19″ storm in December. You know you have had enough snow when as a teacher you are tired of snowdays!
Tommy, if you escape that blast furnace this summer and make it back this way, let me know and I will buy you a pop at Wally’s or The Red Dock down on the water in Saugatuck.
ummmm –
Not to worry anyone – but one sure way to tell when you are running out of things to talk about is to talk about the weather.
Can’t we get back on topic? You know, grumpies, strippers and whores and all those other things that make Vegas great.
What’s everyone’s take on Sally’s post about Wed. night Ladies night at Hooters? How do you think that does? What’s the appeal? Can’t really see the ladies taking there guys there – and can’t really see them wanting to hang out with the Bud Swilling college boys (though I could be totally off base on that one).
Good idea Trainfan.
Hey Hooters,
The Spring Break Bars in Florida called and they want their gimmick back. Same Sausage Fest different state. Maybe you could try a foam party or throw a rave.
Does anybody here watch Big Brother on CBS? You don’t have to admit it but that dork Chicken George who somehow got voted back for All Stars is all over the Hooters print campaigns. He and his equally aging I assume wife are shown living it up with their Club Orange cards with little notes attached as captions. Nice job snagging a dumpy reality TV piece of meat to attract the A&Fitch crowd. Way to hitch your wagon to a star. I guess Boston Rob was too busy making that series about becoming a poker star. Here is a new idea, how about giving out visors that can be worn upside down AND backwards….the kind Michelle Dressen digs so much. That might hit your target demo better than some fatty who has a thing for chicken.
I listened to Rachel in Houston’s call today as Rome replayed the 2006 Smack-off. Got me a little fired up! Any clones out there? I think this gaggle of misfits has a lot in common with the gaggle of misfits that listens to Jim.
Out
I think that most women could enjoy unlimited booze in spite of the poor atmosphere if they’re accompanied by their significant other. I’m also guessing that the significant other has increased potential to enjoy the woman once they leave the poor atmosphere
You guys are right on as usual. There are plenty of places women can drink on the cheap, if not free in this town. And even if there isn’t an official women drink free program, THEY’RE WOMEN! As long as there are horny men, ladies can drink free. So why would they want to Hooters and be harassed by sexed up guys who are ready to pounce?
Great call on Chicken George Fenn. The fact that he is the face of the Hooters casino actually gives me hope. After all, how much further down on that list could I really be?
Brian, amen. Forget the Hooter’s girls… where do the Binion’s girls drink? Giddy-up.
The Hooters Casino website says that they are currently running No-Limit Hold ‘Em tournaments every Sunday through Friday for $27. The real winner though is that you get a coupon for two shorty burgers and a draft beer. How can you lose?
By the way, if there are nominations for the creepiest website in Las Vegas…
I’ve got an idea..let’s all pitch-in and get BMO and Dutch some big gaudy,glittery ‘Snoop-dawg” looking neck-jewelry..
They can say..
A) Mollica & Dutch’s Podcast
B) Dutch & Mollica’s Podcast
C) T A I
Don’t you think those would look pretty spiffy at the Binion’s Tables??!
Fennville..
I heard part of that smack-off today, after Rachel,some clone called in and said he would gladly shave her knuckles and back..
Too bad I missed Rachel’s smack.
Binion’s has hot women? Last time I was there, we had a CW who was at least 50 and within 2 oz of 235. Sweet gal who never let my Crown and Coke glass get empty. Then Harrah’s bought and sold the joint to a bunch of necks from WV who run racetracks.
Devildog, you’re talking like a man who’s been watching UPC. Did you see that abomination that Doyle’s daughter was wearing? It’s not often you find that glorious mix of unattractive AND annoying.
Trainfan-
You wanna talk about Ho’s?..are you speaking of the Westward variety and it’s trucker-servicing counter-part??
Brian-
You hit the nail on the head..(PB’s necklace)..both counts. It’s even more annoying at 3am!
the red dock in saugatuck sounds like a plan. no computer yet so i only have a sec but looking forward to getting back to the degenerate diaries. thanks for the free pub fellas!
devildog –
ahh…the Westward Ho – first place I ever stayed in Vegas. Got into town about 1 AM ate one of those footlong dollar dogs and played video poker until dawn. That trip I did all my gambling there, Slots of Fun, the Riviara and got my ass kicked playing poker at the Stardust. Now those were the days.
Ok, here’s something I found that may be of interest to someone..(history buffs?)
Frankie Laine (Old Leather-Lungs), just past-away on Feb 6th at the ripe old age of 93.
For those who didn’t know..he sang the theme song to the 60′s
Rawhide TV show with Clint Eastwood.) Anyway-apparently,he is the only entertainer to perform in Las Vegas in every* decade,from the 1940′s (El Rancho Vegas),to the Suncoast in 2000.
Ironically, American Idol opened their San Antonio auditions this year on Feb 3rd wich included Rawhide…(previously taped…it aired 3 days before his demise).
At the end of last show’s thread we hit on the Barbary Coast being renamed Bill’s Gamblin Hall, which is about as lame as it gets.
Here’s my solution: Take the Horseshoe brand Harrah’s already owns and make BC the new Horseshoe complete with the old facade from downtown. How sweet would this:
http://www.friedmanarchives.com/Las%20Vegas/images/009640-R4-9.jpg
look at the corner of LVB and Flamingo. It ripped my heart out when the Hillbilly new owners of Binions ripped it down and left a gaping hole in the place before putting their big B in its place.
Fennville-
Yeah, it’s ashame..still, I’ll take the Bob Denver-Jerry West crew over the Taliban any day (remember them ancient Budha statues?)
Fennville – Gotta agree with you about the Horseshoe brand – but from what I’ve heard Harrah’s is holding onto it for a new or completely remodeled property. Most of the speculation I’ve heard is that a Rebuilt Bally’s is the most likely inheritor of the Horseshoe name.
I’m going to be in Vegas when the Barbary Coast switches names – and I’m planning to be there the final night it’s called BC. I’ll be sure to write up a report.
Train,
I had heard the same thing about Bally’s. BC seems to fit a lot better than the burnt-out MGM. I can’t rip Bally’s too much. I love throwing bones there with the fossils sitting box. Has a certain charm about it. To steal a line from Cheapo Vegas, it’s like playing Uno in my grandma’s living room.
Talk about old school – check this out. A 45 minute video, narrated by Jimmy the Greek on the 1973 World Series of Poker – and all 13 entrants!
http://www.veoh.com/videos/v213560qPeWcK9T
Oh – and by the way – this veoh.com site just might end up blowing youtube out of the water. Definately worth checking out.
And this one is for all the NBA stars heading into town:
http://www.veoh.com/videos/v240416WrjX6GzE
I think I’m liking this site.
Train…
loved that ’73 WSOP clip. Awesome. Brunson looks like such a tubby tool…
Ironic twist. Jack Binion currently has nothing to with Binion’s in Las Vegas, but is involved with the “Horseshoe Casino” in… you guessed it… Council Bluffs, IOWA. It is a Harrah’s owned casino.
I think BMo and TDutch should each just a big STUPID necklace with “GRUMPY” in 4-inch gold letters. That would be tight.
Looking forward to Vegas and In-N-Out to collect on my SuperBowl Bet. I see a couple of 4*4s animal style in my future.
Gee..Is that “URBAN SPEAK”,KGB? I’ll have to ‘bone-up’..or is it
‘regress’?
DD,
Nice job digging up a Gilligan reference. I knew John Denver sang about West Virginia but never realized that Gilligan spent time there too. Thanks to Google I learned that not only did he own an oldies station there he also went to the local pokie because he ordered 30 grams of weed via FedEx. He claimed it came from Mary Ann. What did Marion Barry tell you to say that?
Tommy, your Top 5 list International tourists ‘where they come from’
reminded me of something I love / Hate about Vegas.
I Love the Vegas pool scene, but Hate the international swimmers.
Not only do the euro-trash dudes favor the speedos, they find it
hard to put the cigarettes down even while they’re in the water.
The last time I was at the Mandalay pool, there were these three foreigners
laying on their air mattresses and floating in a kind of a 6-9-6
position with the middle guy resting the ash-tray on his junk,
while he and his buddies took turns reaching for it and flicking ashes.
Fenville- Thanks,I didn’t recall all that stuff about Bob Denver..
He used to go to Mountaineer games, but he’s a far cry from Ashley Judd.
I do remember hearing he went to “the pokey”.