Vegas Day Drinkers Club
Hospitality professionals talk all things Las Vegas and implement their motto. Sip, Socialize, Shine! A group of people who enjoy day drinking in the adult playground of sunny Las Vegas
Episodes
🎙️ Episode 32.2: The Perplexity of The October Pluribus | Vegas Golden Knights, Raiders Woes, Aces Win & Airport Chaos!
After a full month off for birthday celebrations and technical glitches, the Vegas Day Drinkers Podcast is finally back! 🎉 Join your hosts, Chris and Darren, as they dive deep into everything happening in Las Vegas, from championship rings to crippling trade woes, and the potential chaos brewing...
Chris and Darren are back with another lively round of all things Vegas and beyond. This week, the city is buzzing with sports action: the Aces push through the playoffs, the Golden Knights are midway through preseason, and the Raiders get set to host Chicago at home. The boys also raise a glass to Oktoberfest, sharing where the steins are clinking across town.
August visitation numbers are in, and while some headlines...
🎙️ Episode 30 – Where Do We Go From Here
In this episode, Chris and Darren dive deep into the latest happenings shaping Las Vegas and ask the big question: Where does the city go from here?
From the Strip to the suburbs, they explore whether Sin City is losing its edge as tourists look elsewhere for value-driven getaways. Is Las Vegas truly at risk, or is it just another cycle of change? The guys debate whether the LVC...
🎙️ VDD EPISODE 29: Will She, Won't He: What Do You Say Joe?! 🍻
Pour yourself a cold one, because the Vegas Day Drinker are back, and this week, we're honored to sit down and chat with the one and only Joe Maloney, a long-time casino operator and true "old school" Vegas Day Drinker. He's pulling back the curtain on his career in Las Vegas(now retired), and giving us the kind of insider scoop y...
Vegas Day Drinkers Podcast – Episode 28: The Facts of Vegas – You Take The Good, You Take The Bad
In this episode, Chris and Darren uncover the reality of Las Vegas in 2025 — from the free drink myth in casinos to the most expensive casino in Vegas, and why Circus Circus continues to be the Strip’s bargain basement.
We also dive into:
🌪️ Inflation, interest rates & the “Trump Slump” affecting Vegas tourism
🚗✨ The Future of Transportation in Las Vegas | Vegas Day Drinkers Podcast
From robotaxis to remote-driven EVs, Las Vegas is becoming ground zero for the next wave of mobility. In this episode, we explore how companies like Vay, Waymo, and Zoox are reshaping how we get around the city. Whether you're a local or just visiting, discover how autonomous vehicles, teledriving, and smart transit systems could revo...
🍸🎰 Vegas Day Drinkers Club is BACK with Episode 27! 🎰🍸
Chris and Darren dive deep into Sin City's hottest happenings in this jam-packed episode! From major venue closures to exciting new openings, sports updates, and the evolving Vegas landscape - we've got it all covered!
🔥 THIS EPISODE COVERS:
- Blue Martini Town Square closure & Planet Hollywood strip location opening
- NHL's new CBA impact on t...
Get ready for the longest Vegas Day Drinkers episode yet! 🎰 Chris and Darren dive deep into Nevada's hottest political topic - the "Big Beautiful Bill" exploring gambling taxation and the controversial No Tax on Tips policy for service industry workers. But don't worry, it's not all serious business!
The duo breaks down exciting Las Vegas tech developments, gets hyped about Paul McCartney&apos...
🍻 Vegas Day Drinkers Visit Neon Desert Brewing🎯
This week, Chris & Darren make their way to Neon Desert Brewing in Henderson, Nevada – a hidden gem in the craft beer scene that’s brewing up more than just hops and barley. Darren sits down with owner and head brewer Jimmy, a former lawyer turned craft beer alchemist, to uncover how his passion for homebrewing led to building a vibrant taproom on Eastgate.
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Chris and Darren talk everything Las Vegas in this jam-packed episode! 🌟
🗣️ What We're Talking About: • Anthony Bourdain Day - Honoring the legendary chef and storyteller 👨🍳 • Jugging Explained - What it is and why it's happening in Vegas 🚗💰 • Oakland A's Breaking Ground - The latest on their Las Vegas stadium development ⚾🏗️ • E-Bikes & Scooters Safety Crisis - The growing danger on Vegas st...
🎙️ Vegas Day Drinkers Podcast - Episode 24: Don't Sleep on the Arts 🎨
Join hosts Chris and Darren as they raise a glass to honor the incredible legacies we've lost - paying tribute to music legends Sly Stone of Sly & The Family Stone and Brian Wilson of The Beach Boys. These icons shaped the soundtrack of generations, and we're celebrating their unforgettable contributions to music history. 🎵✨
🏠 T...
Summer has officially arrived in Las Vegas, and Chris and Darren are breaking down what that means for Sin City. The guys dive into how Vegas properties are getting more aggressive with hotel discounts and packages as they try to attract tourists during what's traditionally a slower season. They also discuss the massive excitement around Coldplay's two-night takeover at Allegiant Stadium and share some unfor...
Hosts Chris and Darren as they raise a glass to television legend George Wendt while exploring some of Vegas's finest drinking establishments. The duo kicks off their adventure at the Hofbrau, where they sample the seasonal Maibock and share their thoughts on this traditional German-style brew.
From there, it's off to Office Bar for more libations paired with some delicious Naked City pizza – because no prope...
Chris and Darren, your Vegas hospitality insiders, are back with a whirlwind of stories, sips, and salutes in this Memorial Day Weekend edition of Vegas Day Drinkers.
We kick things off with a refreshing dive into summer's newest buzz: the Lucky One Hard Seltzer Lemonade – a seasonal collab from High Noon and Barstool Sports. From poolside picks to pop-top predictions, the guys weigh in on whether this one’s worth...
Join Darren and Chris as they shroom into the electric atmosphere of Las Vegas during EDC weekend! In this episode, they break down the massive invasion of 400,000 festival-goers descending upon Sin City for the Electric Daisy Carnival.
Get the inside scoop on the staggering numbers this festival has garnered over its decade-plus run in Las Vegas. The duo shares fascinating insights into how this mega-eve...
🍻 VEGAS DAY DRINKERS - EPISODE 19: Back In The Mojave 🍻
Hospitality professionals Chris and Darren are back with their weekly chat into all things Las Vegas! This week we're breaking down the latest passenger numbers at Harry Reid Airport and visitor statistics on the Strip. Allegiant Stadium continues its hot streak with back-to-back weekends of major concerts, including AC/DC and the upcoming Post Ma...
Chris and Darren serve up another round of Las Vegas insights and lively conversation in Episode 18: "Snippets of Las Vegas." The duo raises a classic cocktail, the Tom Collins to golf history as they discuss Rory McIlroy's incredible Masters victory, completing his Career Grand Slam – a feat accomplished by only six players in the history of golf .
They pay tribute to Las Vegas icon Elaine Wynn who pas...
Vegas Day Drinkers Podcast - Episode 17: Hot Droid Names
Join Chris and Darren for another boozy, no-filter conversation about all things Las Vegas! In this episode, the guys kick back with their favorite drinks and dive into the Great Vegas Beer Festival that took over the city in early April.
They break down the evolution of Sin City's infamous roadways, celebrating the long-awaited completion of constru...
Vegas Day Drinkers - Episode 16: Curators of Atmosphere
Dive into the heart of Sin City with Chris and Darren in Episode 16 of Vegas Day Drinkers! Your favorite Vegas hospitality insiders explore the unsung heroes of Las Vegas nightlife – the dive bars that earned their spotlight in Las Vegas Weekly. These authentic watering holes aren't just places to drink; they're cultural landmarks where the rea...
🥃 VEGAS DAY DRINKERS PODCAST - EPISODE 15 🥃
In this episode, we welcome our FIRST-EVER guest to the show - Will Grass, retired City of Las Vegas Firefighter turned premier Irish whiskey educator! Will shares his journey from fighting fires to becoming one of America's most sought-after Irish whiskey experts.
🔥 EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS 🔥
• SPECIAL GUEST: Will Grass breaks down the world of Irish whiskey and his unexpec...
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