Vegas Never Sleeps

Who doesn't love a renaissance festival? But how did a place like America, land of cowboys, indians, and the Wild Wild West, come to embrace the Shakespearean and medieval? Host Steven Maggi chats with Al Olson author of "The History of the American Renaissance Festival." https://vegasneversleeps.com/

No casino epitomized classic, vintage Vegas quite like The Sands! After all, it was the headquarters of The Rat Pack. The era-defining showroom of The Sands hosted only the best of the best and lured visitors from around the world; as did the world-class gambling; the resort itself was a celebrity. Host Steven Maggi chats with David Schwartz about his great new book "At the Sands: The Casino That Shaped Classic Las Vegas, Brought the Rat Pack Together, and Went Out With a Bang." https://vegasneversleeps.com/ https://atthesands.com/

They don't call him "The Boss" for nothing! Bruce Springsteen has entered the pantheon of the all-time greats, but it took a lot of blood, sweat, and tears to go from regional-New Jersey favorite to rock icon. This week, famed rock-journalist and critic Ryan White joins us to discuss the rise of Bruce Springsteen and his exciting, detailed new book "Springsteen: Album By Album." https://vegasneversleeps.com/

How great was Rod Carew? He is one of only 22 players to be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame on the first ballot. Host Steven Maggi talked with the legend about his amazing career, the big names he played with, and more. https://www.baseball-almanac.com/players/player.php?p=carewro01 https://vegasneversleeps.com/

Adam Davis is an acclaimed author, speaker, and leader in the field of resilience, wellness, faith-based trauma healing, and leadership development. Host Steven Maggi chats with the former patrol officer, criminal investigator, and hostage negotiator about his new book "Unconquered" and how to "Live a resilient, healthier, more fulfilling, passionate and purposeful life." In other words, how to "Live Unconquered." https://www.theadamdavis.com/ https://vegasneversleeps.com/

When headlining comic-impressionist Rich Natole told us he was writing a screenplay, we replied, "A screenplay? But you're a comedian!" Well, he and writing partner, fellow comedian John Pate, went on to not only finish the script and make the movie but they received several "Best Screenplay" awards in the process. (Along with "Best Original Song" awards, too, for an awesome composition by soon-to-be-superstar Jenny Tolman.) Rich joins us to discuss his starring role in the new hit movie "Faith Wins," his upcoming national TV appearance on The Huckabee Show, and what's next for the versatile headliner. https://soundcloud.com/vegasneversleeps faithwinsmovie.com/ vegasneversleeps.com/

Nicole S. Brown is the founder and owner of the literary company "Poetry at Best." Among the many books she has authored are "School Days, Holidays, and All Days That Lie Between," "God’s Calling You to Live a Life That’s True," and "Who Do You Love?." Host Steven Maggi chats with the prolific award-winning author, educator (and songbird) about her important work, growing up in the South, and more. https://authornicolesbrown.yolasite.com/ https://vegasneversleeps.com/

You've seen him on the hit TV series "Pawn Stars," this week, we chat with art-appraiser Brett Maly of Art encounter: Fine Art Sales, Art Appraisals and Custom Framing who is co-hosting a seminar on "Collecting and Investing in Fine Art" on Saturday, June 10, 2023, 10am – 3pm at Art Encounter 5720 S. Arville St. Suite 117 in Las Vegas. Cost is only $200, and includes lunch and a copy of Brett Maly’s book: The Pocket Picker: for Fine Art, A field guide to procuring and profiting in fine art. Space is limited. Reserve your seat now. Call (702) 227-0220 or visit https://www.artencounter.com/ https://vegasneversleeps.com/

Dr. Elizabeth Breau of Prep for Success LLC knows that one ladder-to-success is doing well on the SAT. But 40% of its reading passages contain historical content of which many students, particularly those foreign-born, lack the necessary background knowledge. Host Steven Maggi chats with the historian and educator about her celebrated book "History According to SAT: A Content Guide to SAT Reading and Writing." https://www.amazon.com/History-According-SAT-Content-Reading/dp/B0BBPMD3WB https://vegasneversleeps.com/

He played for the NFL's Packers, Colts, Oilers, Rams, winning Super Bowl rings with two of them, then he became a college football coach and even served as president of NFL Players Association. Host Steven Maggi chats with all-star center, coach, and motivational-speaker about his amazing career, being coached by greats like Vince Lombardi and Don Shula, and what he's learned from the best of the best. http://billcurry.net/biography https://vegasneversleeps.com/

Carol Anderheggen's "Born-Child" is a bold and seamless collection of poems exploring the author's early childhood in an orphanage and subsequent adoption. Host Steven Maggi chats with the author about this very poignant and powerful new book. https://www.finishinglinepress.com/product/born-child-by-carol-anderheggen/ https://vegasneversleeps.com/

"Best Christian Screenplay," "Best Original Song," "Best Writer," these are just some of the accolades being showered upon the new hit movie "Faith Wins" written by, produced, and starring two great standup comedians: Rich Natole and John Pate. But how did two great standup comedians end up doing a Christian movie? We chat with John Pate about his sparkling career, the film's inspiration, how it got made, its fantastic reception, and a whole lot more. https://vegasneversleeps.com/ http://faithwinsmovie.com/

This week, it's part two of our chat with Kathleen Spencer author of "Art and Politics in Have Gun - Will Travel : The 1950s Television Western as Ethical Drama." www.amazon.com/Art-Politics-Have…ion/dp/0786478845 vegasneversleeps.com/

The westerns on television in the 1950s were all mindless, shoot-em-up fun! WRONG! "Have Gun Will Travel" starring the late Richard Boone was a game-changer: Deep, substantive plots with richly developed characters and themes. This week, it's part one of our discussion with Kathleen Spencer author of "Art and Politics in Have Gun - Will Travel : The 1950s Television Western as Ethical Drama." https://www.amazon.com/Art-Politics-Have-Gun-Television/dp/0786478845 https://vegasneversleeps.com/

He takes the stage at 8pm Saturday April 15th at The Orleans Showroom in Las Vegas. This week, host Steven Maggi chats with Grammy-nominated Pop/Soul/R & B superstar Jeffrey Osborne! https://www.jeffreyosborne.com/ https://vegasneversleeps.com/

It's a cross between soccer, hockey, and football - with a Frisbee!! It's also the fastest growing sport and fastest growing league on the continent: American Ultimate Disc League. Host Steven Maggi sat down with AUDL Commissioner Steve Hall about the sport's rapid growth and very exciting future. theaudl.com/ https://vegasneversleeps.com/

MMMMMMMMMMMM ..... Uh, oh, I'm drooling on the keyboard! Beginning in April, Finger Licking Foodie Tours adds "The Best Desserts in Vegas" to its lineup of tours. Join host Steven Maggi and Foodie Tours' Donald Contursi as they take you on a journey of sheer decadence and delight! https://vegasneversleeps.com/ https://fingerlickingfoodietours.com/

America's #1 Neil Diamond tribute-artist Rob Garrett begins his musical-residency at Alexis Park Resort on March 27th in "The Pegasus Showroom." Host Steven Maggi sat down with Rob to talk about his sparkling career, Vegas, and the enduring popularity of Neil Diamond. https://vegasneversleeps.com/ https://neildiamondtribute.net/

It's been said an army marches on its stomach. The same can be said for "soldiers" in the underworld. When the mob "goes to the mattresses," they still gotta eat. Author Roger Gallizzi joins us to talk about his new book "Whacked: 50 Killer Recipes For Going To The Mattresses." https://www.amazon.com/WHACKED-Killer-Recipes-Going-Mattresses-ebook/dp/B0BQJTK468 https://vegasneversleeps.com/

He's been wowing audiences around the world and wows them nightly at Notoriety downtown Las Vegas! Host Steven Maggi talks with one of the most amazing mentalists on earth: Alain Nu! https://vegasneversleeps.com/ https://themanwhoknows.tv/