On the Corner of Main Street

On the Corner of Main Street provides an inside scoop on downtown Las Vegas. From gaming and special events to new projects and the growing art scene, hear straight from the amazing people who are making downtown Las Vegas a unique and fast-growing destination. Recorded at the Plaza Hotel & Casino – on the corner of Main Street – Plaza CEO Jonathan Jossel will be joined by special guests, including gaming industry leaders, entertainers, local officials and downtown partners, who will share their own exclusive and often entertaining perspective on where Vegas got its start and where it's going now.Hosted by Lisa Melmed, Jonathan Jossel and Gary Vickery.

On the Corner of Main Street is a society podcast hosted by Plaza Hotel and Casino, with 179 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Plaza Hotel and Casino hosts On the Corner of Main Street, a society show with 179 episodes published.

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  Leading Nevada: Insights and Journeys with Governor Joe Lombardo

  Sep 25, 202649 min

  Jonathan and Gary welcome back Governor Joe Lombardo, a repeat guest who previously appeared as Clark County Sheriff and is now running for re-election. Lombardo discusses his approach to public speaking and leadership, growing up in Vegas, and how COVID-era decisions motivated his run for governor. He explains how the Safe Streets and Neighborhood Act has reduced property and violent crime and comments on downtown's improved environment and investment. Lombardo gives an in-depth update on Southern Nevada's water situation, the expiring Colorado River Compact, plus desalination credits. The conversation also covers Vegas as a sports destination (NBA expansion talks, A's stadium progress), economic and education metrics, healthcare improvements, affordable housing efforts, and his message to voters to participate in elections.

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  Chad Jahn: Crafting Unforgettable Experiences at Oscar's

  May 28, 202646 min

  In this episode of On the Corner of Main Street, Jonathan and Gary share property updates—including passing 500,000 podcast downloads, EDC expanding to two weekends, the return of Friday-night summer fireworks, and plans for a new high-limit slots area—before spotlighting Oscar's Steakhouse general manager Chad Jahn ("Big Bad Chad"). Chad talks about moving to Las Vegas as a child, starting in restaurants young, graduating from UNLV, and building his hospitality career through Steve Wynn-era properties (Golden Nugget, Mirage, Bellagio), including celebrity-service stories, before spending 11 years at Ferraro's and a stint at Emmitt's. He explains his approach to leading a veteran team, the guest journey standards he enforces, and what makes Oscar's stand out—its history, service, value, and signature dishes—plus a brief call-in from Oscar Goodman.

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  On the Corner of Main Street

  Chad Jahn: Crafting Unforgettable Experiences at Oscar's

  May 28, 202646 min

  In this episode of On the Corner of Main Street, Jonathan and Gary share property updates—including passing 500,000 podcast downloads, EDC expanding to two weekends, the return of Friday-night summer fireworks, and plans for a new high-limit slots area—before spotlighting Oscar's Steakhouse general manager Chad Jahn ("Big Bad Chad"). Chad talks about moving to Las Vegas as a child, starting in restaurants young, graduating from UNLV, and building his hospitality career through Steve Wynn-era properties (Golden Nugget, Mirage, Bellagio), including celebrity-service stories, before spending 11 years at Ferraro's and a stint at Emmitt's. He explains his approach to leading a veteran team, the guest journey standards he enforces, and what makes Oscar's stand out—its history, service, value, and signature dishes—plus a brief call-in from Oscar Goodman.

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  Architectural Legends: The Making of Las Vegas Icons with Paul Steelman

  May 14, 20261h 9m

  In this episode, Jonathan and Gary welcome architect Paul Steelman, founder/CEO of Steelman Partners, to discuss his career shaping casino resorts worldwide. Steelman recounts starting in Atlantic City after casino gambling was approved in 1976, meeting Joel Bergman and Steve Wynn, and working on Golden Nugget Atlantic City and The Mirage. He shares major international projects such as Sands Macao, Solaire (Philippines), Ho Tram (Vietnam), and casinos across Europe, plus design myths about casinos. The conversation covers Circa's design choices, Resorts World's long development and scaled-back vision, and Steelman's view that Las Vegas is losing magic through generic LED "boxes" and monetized "obstacle courses," while praising the Sphere and anticipating the Mirage guitar redevelopment.

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  The Evolution of Vegas Nightlife: Insights from Jason Strauss

  Apr 23, 202656 min

  Jonathan and Gary welcome back Tao Group co-CEO Jason Strauss. Strauss looks back on his 2021 predictions—from the Sphere to the Arts District—while breaking down why Vegas is still growing despite the noise online. He also teases what's next, including a new Omnia Dayclub opening during EDC weekend, and shares a simple rule: know every role before you lead.

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