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Juli is back and ready to talk about her impending escapade to Vegas! The crew dives into the recent Papal Conclave, sending a few jabs in the direction of Catholicism. Geoff and Mike warn Juli about potential safety concerns at the Luxor. Geoff talks about the grand opening of the new permanent casino where he is a dealer, including a wild incident involving a beer bottle and a water wall. Gen Z story time nostalgically stares into Magic Eye pictures, and Casey's Pizza nobly secures a spot in the Food Hall of Fame thanks to Zach from MN. Points to Ponder turns into a battlefield when Jay starts keeping score, leading to a raucous debate about the best medical show, the most charming Kansas town, and which knockoff brand will reign supreme. Geoff and Juli go toe-to-toe with Jay and Mike over a oh-so-tantalizing choice between a cool $500,000 or two golf shots to hit a ball on the green at #17 at Sawgrass for a whopping $10 million.https://stripwalking.com/post/podcast/e-24-the-breezus-christ0:00 Badass Intro Music 1:58 Mike is excited about new Chevelle song 2:43 Juli is back to talk about her upcoming first Vegas trip 5:22 Offending Catholics 7:02 Keeping the Pope cool 8:15 Falling risk at the Dirty Castle and the Dirty Pyramid 10:58 What is Juli looking forward to seeing most in Vegas? 12:50 The Nebraska casino Geoff deals at opens its permanent facility 15:05 Bad casino behavior 16:22 Mike buys Benson Boone tickets 19:08 Mike proves how uncool he is 20:02 Mike is going to LIV Dallas golf event to see Bryson DeChambeau 21:30 The Breezus Christ 22:14 Will Juli gamble in Vegas? 23:18 The Green Door 23:59 360 Vegas Vacation 25:03 The Green Door location 25:50 How safe is the Vegas strip for a solo female? 27:08 Vegas.stripwalking.com is the greatest Vegas tour guide 29:42 Jay going to NYC 30:50 Mike was AI-ing the Wynn app in 2019 32:02 Gen Z Storytime: Magic Eye Pictures 34:55 Juli has a magic eyegasm 36:17 Food Hall of Fame: Casey's Pizza (via Zach in MN) 38:19 Offending Iowans… and women 42:40 Points to Ponder 43:24 Best medical show ever? 46:15 Best town or city in Kansas that you have not lived in? 47:15 Geoff and Mike nearly died in Kansas in 1997 50:15 What is a knockoff brand that is better than the original? 55:10 Would you take $500,000 or two shots to get a ball on the #17 green at Sawgrass for $10,000,000

The guys welcome Mark Wojtowicz Jr from the 360 Vegas Podcast to talk about his new book "Vegas: From Fremont to The Strip - How Las Vegas Casinos Evolved". They delve into the intriguing process of making the book, outlining how quickly it came together, and Mark shares his favorite story from the book that encapsulates the unique spirit of Las Vegas. Then, in Points to Ponder, all four of them engage in a discussion about the best Korn song and the most iconic rock video. They also get Mark's amusing thoughts on the unconventional pairing of butter and pop-tarts. And they find out if Mark has ever enjoyed the fast seafood delicacy known as Long John Silvers, while Mike shows his age, reminiscing about a commercial from the 1980's like it was yesterday.https://stripwalking.com/post/podcast/e-23-360-vegas-mark-author-korn-fan0:00 Cheesy Intro Music 1:43 Mark Wojtowicz Jr joins us from 360 Vegas Podcast 2:28 Geoff encounters a hooker 4:14 Jay encounters a stripper 6:48 Mark's book "Vegas: From Fremont to The Strip - How Las Vegas Casinos Evolved" 14:48 The process of making a book 16:48 Mark's favorite Vegas history story 18:26 The book comes together in 8 months 21:58 Reach out to Mark & Keren from 360 Vegas Podcast when you are in Vegas 24:10 360 Vegas Vacation Event 24:27 Remembering Geoff getting cutoff from alcohol at 360 Vegas Vacation 2024 25:08 2025 360 Vegas Vacation schedule 28:36 Geoff tries to get Mike in trouble with his wife 31:38 Some jerkoff gave Mark's book 4 stars instead of 5 33:02 Will casino theming ever come back? 33:58 Cromwell rebranding to Vanderpump 37:14 Mark's favorite property in Vegas to play at and stay at 37:55 Local's casinos vs strip casinos 40:00 Jay has a daughter looking at going to UNLV 42:24 Counting Geoff's Ummmms 43:26 Points to Ponder 43:33 Best Korn Song 46:10 Best rock video 48:58 Mark's thoughts on pop-tarts 49:28 Mike tried buttered pop-tarts and predictably was not impressed 50:26 Mark's thoughts on Long John Silvers 51:22 Mike references a very old LJS commercial 51:52 Do they have Long John Silvers in Vegas? 52:58 Mark mic drops Earl of Sandwich on the guys 53:58 Vegas: There is something for everyone 55:58 O'Sheas/Casino Royale 57:38 Frozen Baileys 58:14 Crazy drink prices 1:01:33 Ummmmm

Mike boldly leaps into the spicy realm of Indian food. Geoff declares his sabbatical from casino dealing a thing of the past and has an epic night at the casino. After years of swearing off cruises, Mike starts to consider a voyage—only to be halted by an outrageous tale of a guy who fell overboard after an epic air guitar contest win. Gen Z story time recalls buying CDs with Columbia House/BMG, leaving Mike and Jay in stitches when they discover Geoff was still jamming with BMG in the mid-2000s while they were digital outlaws burning CDs like it was the Wild West, courtesy of Napster. Follow ups from past episodes include sourcing Earl of Sandwich bread, the noble practice of shower peeing, and the controversial act of microwaving Pop-Tarts. As for new probing questions, the gang tackles the ultimate air guitar masterpiece, the best golf club, and the finest Will Ferrell flick.https://stripwalking.com/post/podcast/e-22-air-guitar-hero-overboard0:00 Cheesy Intro Music 2:03 Jay misses a podcast recording session 3:23 Mike tries Indian food 13:28 Geoff returns to dealing 14:57 Boner shout out 15:35 Geoff's epic gambling night 25:00 The sounds of Dragon Link 26:46 Mike considering taking a cruise 27:43 Riding the fence at Princess Juliana Airport in Sint Maarten 32:38 Man falls off cruise ship and is in the water for 20 hours and lives 46:30 Gen Z Storytime - Columbia House / BMG 53:40 Geoff was still using BMG while everyone else was downloading it off the internet 54:20 Napster and burning mix CDs 58:10 Follow-ups from previous episodes 58:20 Shower Peeing 58:53 Earl of Sandwich Bread from Chicago Johnnys 1:00:30 Microwaving Pop Tarts 1:01:23 Douchebag Evan 1:03:30 Points to Ponder 1:03:40 What is the best song to air guitar to? 1:05:12 What is the best golf club? 1:07:41 What is the best Will Ferrell movie? 1:10:04 Geoff has never seen Talladega Nights 1:11:39 What is the best type of Vegas busker?

The guys are back at it again, hunting down the illustrious Earl of Sandwich bread and the legendary Gatorgum. Jay rediscovers Pop-Tarts after a two-decade-long hiatus. Meanwhile, a customer trying to snag a stylish Strip Walking T-Shirt is thrown for a loop by a delivery notification from Michael Jordan, sparking a Gen Z tale about MJ that includes the dubious demise of his dad. Everyone’s in agreement that Chickie's & Pete's crab fries are so amazing they deserve a spot in the Strip Talking Podcast Food Hall of Fame! And then there’s Geoff, who’s totally zen about peeing in the shower, convinced that women do it too, and he’s not even bothered by standing in the piss! And if you ask these guys, any steak cooked beyond "medium" is practically a crime against meat! Geoff offends Jay and Mike again by never having watched "The Office".https://stripwalking.com/post/podcast/e-21-buttered-pop-tarts-and-piss0:00 Cheesy Intro Music 2:25 Earl of Sandwich Bread follow up 3:52 Chicago Johnnys sells and ships Turano Bread 5:25 Gatorgum on Ebay 6:18 Jay eats Pop-Tarts again - first time in more than 20 years 8:31 Pop-Tarts Bowl 11:20 Frozen Pop-Tarts 12:06 Ways to eat Pop-Tarts 13:15 Buttering your Pop-Tarts 22:10 Untoasted Pop-Tarts 23:52 All the flavors of Pop-Tarts 28:00 A Strip Walking Shirt shipping issue 33:00 Gen Z Story time - Michael Jordan 39:31 The suspicious death of Jordan's father 49:34 Chickie's and Pete's crab fries goes into the Strip Talking Podcast Food Hall of Fame 55:42 Points to Ponder 56:37 Do you pee in the shower? Even if its a tub shower with water up to your ankles? 1:00:20 Do women pee in the shower? 1:01:00 Best character from "The Office" tv show? 1:03:43 How do you order your steak?

Geoff, Mike, and Jay are celebrating their 20th episode! They dive into Mike's unforgettable Long John Silver's drive-through adventure, Jay's epic mission to score some Earl of Sandwich bread, and that time Mike gave his wife a tire rebate for their anniversary—because nothing says "I love you" like discount tires! And let's not forget Jay's thrilling horse racing win that may have ended in glue - for the horse. They hilariously reminisce about Jay ditching his daughter's orchestra concert to serve up some pickleball magic, plus Gambler Trey and Jay bonding over their mutual disdain for Carolina BBQ—now that’s real friendship! And who could miss Juli's complete inability to snag any positive points in a Points to Ponder contest (called "rapid fire questions" at the time)? But the real question remains: can anything possibly top Geoff's iconic no-cheese Whopper clip for the title of best moment of 2024? The guys also delve into the secret art of unleashing "Sassy Jay mode" and have a hearty laugh over Jay's line about putting cheese on a 2x4!https://stripwalking.com/post/podcast/e-20-just-the-clips0:00 Cheesy Intro Music 1:30 NFL Talk 1:47 Carson Wentz sucks 4:50 Strip Talking's 20th Episode 6:10 Listen to Strip Talking episodes over and over 6:37 Clip from Episode 14 - Mike gives his wife a tire rebate for their anniversary 11:24 Clip from Episode 19 - Earl of Sandwich bread quest 23:22 Clip from Episode 4 - Jay's miraculous horse betting story 28:12 Brilliant idea to improve Sigma derby 28:56 Clip from Episode 18 - Gambler Trey "roasts" KC BBQ 34:30 Memphis in May 35:27 Clip from Episode 1 - The Before Jay (BJ) Times - Mike's Pay it Forward Situation at Long John Silvers 43:02 The Strip Talking Lost Episode 43:43 Clip from Episode 6 - Jay's Pickleball Pickle 49:20 Clip from Episode 7 - Juli loses to Mike & Jay in a Points to Ponder competition 1:04:11 Sassy Jay Mode 1:05:12 Clip from Episode 6 - Geoff does not want cheese on his Whopper 1:10:22 The guys pick a winner for best Strip Talking clip of 2024

Mike is a bundle of annoyance about Amazon guaranteeing delivery dates like they’re making a pinky swear. Meanwhile, Jay is living his best life, reliving his Hawaiian themed Thanksgiving and reminiscing about his past themes. Mike discusses his latest Universal Orlando trip, where he played VIP for a day and made another pilgrimage back to the Hot Dog Hall of Fame, proving once again he has strong opinions about wieners. And of course, he has his share of meltdowns about his American Airlines flights. Jay, on a quest worthy of a reality show, is tirelessly searching for an Earl of Sandwich location that will ship him their legendary bread. Geoff adds Sticky Toffee Pudding from Hell's Kitchen Las Vegas to the Strip Talking Podcast Food Hall of Fame. Gen-Z story time gets nostalgic over the clicking and clacking of Guitar Hero and Rock Band. Mike’s also rocking a new YouTube channel called Recliner Riffs where he strums his guitar while sitting down... because he is old! And finally, the guys engage in a debate over the best Gatorade flavor, the ultimate Christmas movie, and the most iconic Christmas song, proving that the only things more complicated than their opinions are their holiday plans.https://stripwalking.com/post/podcast/e-19-dutch-oven-hero-through-the-fire-and-buns0:00 Cheesy Intro Music 1:35 Mike is upset about Amazon's faux guaranteed delivery 4:28 Mike working at Pizza Hut delivery in the 1990s with no google maps 8:10 Geoff keeps losing his small package(s) 9:27 Jay's Hawaiian themed Thanksgiving 11:30 Listing Jay's previous Thanksgiving themes 12:58 The Hawaiian Thanksgiving menu 18:03 Geoff's makes Thanksgiving dinner (except the turkey). Fails to recreate Earl of Sandwich Holiday Turkey sandwich because bread wasn't correct. 19:08 Mike gambles on Thanksgiving 19:15 "Press Your Luck" slots 20:50 Single player bubble craps 22:08 Trying to source Earl of Sandwich bread 22:52 Mike makes a post-Thanksgiving Universal Studios Orlando trip 23:08 Mike leaves the airport during a Charlotte layover 24:21 Comparing American Airlines legroom to Southwest 26:42 American Airlines boarding issues 28:05 New park opening at Universal Orlando in May 2025 called "Epic Universe" 30:40 Universal Orlando VIP Tour 32:18 Jay's Earl of Sandwich bread update - calling stores trying to get bread 34:20 Mr Pickle's Sandwich Shop bread - Dutch "Oven" Crunch Roll 36:00 Mike resumes his VIP tour story 38:53 Girl gets motion sickness on VIP tour 42:30 Mike revisits the Hot Dog Hall of Fame and has a 2 foot long dog 46:59 Jay calls an Earl of Sandwich to try and get the bread shipped 49:30 A Earl of Sandwich store calls Jay back 51:13 Is Mike racist? 52:54 Young family annoys Mike on the flight home 54:47 Man tries to self upgrade to exit row 55:55 Man worried about missing connection for on time flight 56:48 30+ minute wait for gate after landing 57:11 Letting people with connections off the plane first 1:01:04 Reclining in your seat in an airplane 1:02:01 Gambler Trey's Food Hall of Fame induction is voided 1:03:07 Geoff inducts Sticky Toffee Pudding from Hells Kitchen in Las Vegas into the Strip Talking Podcast Food Hall of Fame 1:07:02 Gen Z Storytime: Guitar Hero / Rock Band Video Games 1:09:12 South Park guitar hero unplugged episode 1:09:30 Dragonforce - Through Fire and Flames 1:12:42 Mike's new YouTube channel of him playing guitar called Recliner Riffs 1:16:56 Mike promises his daughter he will do Taylor Swift's "Better than Revenge" on Recliner Riffs 1:18:08 Points to Ponder 1:18:30 What is the best Recliner Riffs song? 1:20:52 What is the best Gatorade flavor? 1:21:37 Gatorgum 1:22:30 What is the best Christmas movie? 1:23:30 What is the best Christmas song? 1:25:00 Mike walks a mile in Geoff's shoes

The guys are joined by Gambler Trey, who spills the beans about his wild Vegas escapades, from hitting up Zorkfest to snagging a video poker Royal Flush like it's no big deal, and, of course, his thrilling “hand pay hunting” adventures. He even shares his craps betting strategy and recounts indulging in some octopus delicacies with Keren from the 360 Vegas Podcast. Mike stumbles upon a mysterious bra in his hotel room and gets a bit “salty” about the Wyndham to Caesars diamond credit card status match fleeing faster than his last bets. Mike is very disappointed as Jay does the unthinkable and chooses a Hawaiian Luau theme over Mike's absolutely brilliant idea of a Long John Silvers Thanksgiving. Things take a turn for the ludicrous when Trey and Jay dive into a BBQ turf war, only to hilariously roast Geoff for his shocking Whopper cheese aversion!https://stripwalking.com/post/podcast/e-18-trey-way-bbq-battle0:00 Cheesy Intro Music 2:22 Geoff trash talks Keren from 360 Vegas Podcast 3:17 Mike finds a bra in a hotel room 6:40 How Gambler Trey got into gambling - getting cussed out by a grandma in a poker room 12:30 Trey's craps strategy 15:34 Trey's favorite casino 18:29 Stupid Bet 19:15 Zorkfest 25:25 Trey eats octopus with 360 Vegas Keren at Sinatra's 29:27 Caesars status match with Wyndham credit card going away - Mike to lose diamond status 33:45 Trey goes hand pay hunting after first getting video poker Royal Flush 42:28 Tracking your gambling 45:49 Jay chooses Hawaiian Luau theme for Thanksgiving instead of Long John Silvers theme 47:36 Revisiting Geoff's opinion that cheese doesn't belong on a Whopper 51:50 Memphis VS Kansas City VS Carolina BBQ 56:13 Mike lowers the maturity level of the podcast to 12 year old level 1:02:11 Geoff insults Trey

Geoff is absent because of illness, making him even more of a target for mockery. Mike thinks he has a kidney stone. Mike and Jay rank meats. Theming concepts for a new casino include Costco, Spirit Airlines, Bass Pro Shops, dollar store, and a funeral home. The guys discuss the upcoming Zorkfest (which is now over), a travel and loyalty conference focused on maximizing travel rewards (miles and points) and casino comps. Mike thinks he should stop making fun of southerners and proceeds to to continue to make fun of southerners, but it's OK... his wife is southern. Cheerwine is inducted into the Strip Talking Podcast Food Hall of Fame. Gen Z story time revisits the infamous Menendez brothers case. Mike proposes that Jay have a Long John Silvers themed Thanksgiving. Jay thinks Jason Mamoa would be too polite to break Mike's arm in an arm wrestling contest. Picking the worst pro sports team name proves difficult. The Tennessee Titans try to keep Mike out of their stadium. A bet is made on whether Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce will eventually break up or get married.Link to episode page; https://stripwalking.com/post/podcast/e-17-meaty-mamoas-warehouse-of-wagers/0:00 Cheesy Intro Music 1:34 Geoff is sick (and not on this episode) while Mike thinks he has a kidney stone 8:00 Meat rankings 14:18 Aquaman 21:40 Mike & Jay observations from their children's orchestra concert 25:00 Long John Silvers Thanksgiving 34:18 Motley Crue Vegas Residency 36:12 Potential new themes for casino that replaces Tropicana 37:15 Costco Casino: Warehouse of Wagers 39:15 Spirit Airlines Casino: Budget Bettors Paradise 41:54 Bass Pro Shops Casino: The Great Outdoors of Gambling 44:45 Dollar Store Casino: Bargain Basement of Betting 46:37 Funeral Home Casino: The Last Bet Resort 49:17 Mike thinks he needs to make fun of southerners less 49:55 Zorkfest - travel and loyalty conference focused on maximizing travel rewards (miles and points) and casino comps 54:42 Mike adds Cheerwine to the Strip Talking Podcast Food Hall of Fame 1:00:10 Gen Z Storytime: The Menendez Brothers murder their parents in 1989 1:09:38 Points to Ponder 1:10:04 What is the best bread? 1:13:43 Would Jason Mamoa break Mike's arm in an arm wrestling contest? 1:14:32 Worst team name in 4 major U.S. Professional sports (NFL, NHL, MLB, NBA) 1:19:53 Tennessee Titans try to prevent Mike from attending playoff games 1:24:33 Mike "compliments" Patrick Mahomes by wishing bad things upon him 1:26:05 Betting on whether Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce break up?

Mike drags Jay to Long John Silver's for the first time in decades. Multiple "Gladys Kravitz" bands causes confusion. Mike embarks on a hilarious text exchange with a "wrong number". Ocean One restaurant in Vegas closes down only to pop back up like a jack-in-the-box, leaving everyone scratching their heads. The guys collectively swoon over cookie dough, but Jay drops some truth bombs on why eating it raw is as safe as eating bird crap. Jay officially enshrines Costco rotisserie chicken into the Strip Talking Podcast Food Hall of Fame. Inspired by Bryson DeChambeau's YouTube channel, Mike decides to channel his inner handyman and rig oversized grips onto his golf clubs himself. Jay butchers a pig "intimately"! "Gen Z story time" remembers the unforgettable saga of Lorena and John Wayne Bobbitt and that infamous severed penis, via a Ginsu knife. "Points to Ponder" tackles the burning questions of our time—like Alien vs Predator, the ultimate Metallica jam, the best street name in Omaha, and, of course, the ultimate comforting comfort food.https://stripwalking.com/post/podcast/e-16-piggy-in-the-jar0:00 Cheesy Intro Music 2:40 Multiple Gladys Kravitz bands? 4:00 Geoff makes an Alexa joke 7:23 Mike's text conversation with a stranger 13:05 Ocean One restaurant in Vegas closes and then re-opens 16:09 The guys love raw cookie dough but Jay explains why its dangerous 18:30 Mike takes Jay to Long John Silvers for the first time in decades 25:58 Molding young minds 27:45 Mike and Jay argue about Sonic pretzels… again 31:06 Jay inducts the Costco Rotisserie Chicken into the Strip Talking Podcast Food Hall of Fame 33:22 Jay butchers a pig 35:15 Bryson DeChambeau's youtube channel convinced Mike to get oversized golf grips and install them himself 41:33 Gen Z Story Time: Lorena Bobbitt cuts off her husband's penis in 1993 48:24 Points to Ponder 45:55 Alien vs Predator 50:59 What is the best Metallic song? 54:42 What is the best Omaha street name? 57:53 What is the best Omaha Zoo exhibit or ride? 59:40 Jeopardy contestants that draw a picture on their final Jeopardy answer 1:01:30 What is the most comforting comfort food?

The guys interview Optimus Prime and discuss Megan Fox, Geoff's GoBots, and the new Transformers One movie. Mike wants to get sued by Taylor Swift. A second NO EAT CHALLENGE is discussed to raise awareness for people working from home, such as Jay. Mike wonders about the meaning of "Big O Tires". Strip Talking Food Hall of Fame inductions include a pork belly grilled cheese from Tap House in Omaha and the batter that Long John Silvers uses. Gen Z story time remembers baby Jessica falling into a well in Texas in 1987. The Challenger explosion is also discussed. Points to ponder include: Most influential celebrity chef? Best Johnson? Best nuts? Best Kool-aid flavor? and Most overrated fast food chain?https://stripwalking.com/post/podcast/e-15-megan-fox-mondo-dukes-and-the-legend-of-optimus-prime0:00 Cheesy Intro Music 1:40 Excitement about Optimus Prime coming on the podcast 5:24 Getting Taylor Swift to file a lawsuit against us 6:38 Will there be a second "No Eat" Challenge? 7:25 Raising awareness for the plight of people working from home - such as Jay 11:48 Cats suck 13:33 Thanks again to our Greek listeners 14:30 Mike leaves to get a beer 14:48 Optimus Prime joins the podcast 21:55 Mike returns but Optimus Prime is gone 22:44 The meaning of the name "Big O Tires" 24:50 Mike inducts Long John Silvers batter into the Strip Walking Food Hall of Fame 27:15 Doing a live show from Long John Silvers 28:14 Another Jay parenting fail 28:48 Geoff inducts the Pork Belly Grilled Cheese from Taphouse in Omaha 36:20 Gen Z Storytime - Baby Jessica falls in a well in Texas in 1987 43:22 The Challenger Explosion - Mike's Dad's terrible joke about it 47:41 Points to Ponder 48:08 Most influential celebrity chef? 51:51 Best Johnson? 54:37 Best nuts (or drupes)? 55:39 A honey roasted 2x4 would be delicious 56:23 Best Kool-Aid flavor? 58:50 Most overrated fast food chain?

Mike gives his wife a tire rebate for their anniversary, continuing a long line of great gifts he has given over the years. Jay's "Big Randy Christmas" tradition is all about buying a gift for yourself instead of others. Jay's hobbies include making his own wine and BBQ competitions. The Chase Bank "money glitch" highlights how stupid people can be. The country of Greece might just be in love with the Strip Talking podcast. After a man used millions of Marriott points to program the Bellagio fountains, are there future MGM experiences on the horizon that you can redeem points for? The Strip Talking Podcast Food Hall of Fame is founded. Mike tries to curse the Kansas City Chiefs. "Gen Z story time" recalls the OJ Simpson chase & trial. "Points to Ponder" asks what is the best Foo Fighters song, best animated show, best smelling food, and more.https://stripwalking.com/post/podcast/e-14-big-randy-christmas-experience0:00 Cheesy Intro Music 2:40 Mike gives his wife a tire rebate for their anniversary. Part of a long history of great anniversary and birthday gifts to his wife. 7:57 Big Randy Christmas - Buy your own gift instead of buying gifts for everyone else 14:00 Jay brews his own beer and makes his own wine 17:02 Jay does competition barbeque 20:25 Strip Talking Podcast is charting in Greece 23:29 Chase Bank "money glitch" 26:50 Jay goes to Council Bluffs, Iowa to gamble 32:05 Mike tries to put a curse on Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs (the new Patriots) 37:18 Guy uses millions of Marriott points on an "experience" - programming the Bellagio Fountains 39:32 Potential future "experiences" available at MGM properties using Marriott points 48:38 Strip Talking Food Hall of Fame 50:45 Mike looks through old Perkins menus on ebay 52:36 Sonic soft pretzel twist with cheese 55:32 King's Hawaiian sweet rolls 58:48 Gen Z Storytime 1:02:54 OJ Simpson Trial 1:06:44 Points to Ponder 1:07:04 What is the best thing to put in a salad? 1:08:07 What is the best smelling food? 1:10:10 What is the best boy band of all time? 1:11:41 What is the best

Mike discusses his Orlando trip, including an encounter with a pickpocket and several things that made him a Karen. Mike and Jay discuss the results of their "No Eat" challenge, which came right after Jay had a colonoscopy. Southwest has a new pretzel snack that Mike loves, which is "Maui Monk" flavor. Mike has completed a Strip Walking map for Universal Orlando Resort. What would you do if you had to show up in Vegas a day before all your friends with only $20 and no hotel room booked? The guys love professional golfer Bryson DeChambeau's YouTube channel, which features Paige Spiranac, John Daly, and Donald Trump. The episode concludes with a discussion about what they would choose in a "make a wish" situation.https://stripwalking.com/post/podcast/e13-mike-makes-a-wish-to-munch-maui-monks-daly/0:00 Cheesy Intro Music 1:52 Mike Vs Jay "No Eat" Challenge 4:30 Jay has a colonoscopy 6:10 Mike's Trip to Universal Orlando 6:38 Southwest's new snack: Stellar Mini-Pretzel Braids - Maui Monk flavor 8:52 Universal Express Pass "Ghost Room" Hack 12:33 Karen Mike irritated at people cutting the line at Universal 15:12 Encounter with a pickpocket/thief 19:13 Dining at Universal (Big Fire & Mythos) 20:29 Karen Mike irritated at people jumping the line getting off the plane 22:58 Karen Mike irritated at people at baggage claim 25:18 Strip Walking Universal Orlando walking map has been completed 26:30 360 Vegas Podcast 500th Episode 27:38 Aventura Hotel at Universal Resort 29:33 The Mirage Volcano has come down 31:54 Venetian Canals (Las Vegas): Worst tourist trap? 32:58 If you get last in your fantasy football league, you have to show up for the draft in Vegas the next year a day early by yourself with only $20 and no room booked. What do you do? 41:46 Bryson DeChambeau's YouTube channel featuring John Daly and Paige Spiranac 48:48 Points to Ponder: What would you choose if you were offered a "Make A Wish"?

A wannabe YouTuber derails a train on purpose in Nebraska. Mike attends a Chevelle concert. Why is there a lack of interest in the Olympics? Southwest airlines is going to start assigned seating. The Mirage closure in Las Vegas, and a stabbing at Red Rock Casino. Mike and Jay discuss a challenge to see who can go the longest without eating. The guys then debate the best workout exercises, best and worse Vegas shows, and the tastiest type of Girl Scout cookie.https://stripwalking.com/post/podcast/e-12-onlyrailfans/0:00 Cheesy Intro Music 1:48 Mike goes to Chevelle concert with his daughter 4:10 Railfan in Nebraska derails a train on purpose for YouTube views 9:37 Olympics 12:16 Did Mike get Masters tickets? 15:42 Mike upcoming Universal Orlando trip 18:50 Jay and Mike fasting challenge 26:06 Mirage Las Vegas closes 29:09 Stabbing and shooting at Red Rock Casino 30:10 Truck fire causes huge traffic jam between LA and Vegas 31:17 Electric vehicles 33:02 Southwest switching to assigned seating and adding flying redeye flights 38:02 Frontier Pilot arrested on the plane / thoughts on Spirit and Frontier 40:00 Geoff sees a new craps strategy while dealing that he had never heard of 47:00 Thanks to "callsign" SIGuru21 for the podcast review 48:55 Best Cirque du Soleil show 50:12 Worst Vegas show you have seen 54:52 Best workout exercise 55:42 Greatest entertainer of all time 58:21 Best Olympic sport 59:14 Best Girl Scout cookie of all time

Mike's brother-in-law Adam stops by to talk Vegas and air travel horror stories. Adam is a big proponent of adult diapers for many situations. Mike and Jay agree that there is a lot of untapped potential there. Adam answers the Strip Walking Vegas questionnaire, seeks advice about where to stay on an upcoming Vegas trip, and recounts a back alley situation near the Wynn. The guys discuss walking from the airport to the strip and then get into some stories of bad flying experiences including Adam's brush with the FBI and a turbulent flight back to Omaha.https://stripwalking.com/post/podcast/e-11-the-tulsa-diversion/0:00 Cheesy Intro Music 2:15 Adam seeks advice on where to stay on next Vegas trip (Aria, Vdara, or Cosmo) 5:15 Adam has to jump off the Deuce to relieve himself 6:05 Bar car on the High Roller Observation Wheel 8:29 Adam suggests adult diapers are an untapped market 14:25 Cosmo Coitus 25:36 Walking from the Vegas airport to the strip 30:35 Adam's first Vegas Experience 31:58 The Strat rides 35:05 Adam's gambling game of choice 36:05 Adam's favorite slots game 37:18 Adam's biggest gambling win and loss 38:47 Adam's favorite strip property 40:35 Adam's least favorite strip property 42:25 Adam's favorite non-gambling thing to do in Vegas 43:34 Racing Caitlyn Jenner on and off the track 45:37 Adam's one thing he would change about Vegas 48:45 Biggest celebrity Adam has met in Vegas 51:31 Adam pees in a dark alley with a random guy 53:52 Jay gets bumped from a flight and doesn't know it 57:32 An unplanned night in Tulsa for Mike, Geoff, and Adam 1:07:28 Fog in Chicago causes chaos with Adam's Hawaii trip 1:21:10 TSA and FBI (correctly) identify Adam as a problem 1:29:40 Man buys a gun just to bring it on a private plane and say he had a gun on a plane

Mike and Geoff discuss food and gambling on their recent Vegas trip. Food locations include Guy Fieri's Flavortown, Tacos El Gordo, Buddy V's, Sushi Roku, Mon Ami Gabi, Grimaldi's, Earl of Sandwich, (not) White Castle and (not) The Bedford. Favorite dishes highlighted are the short rib eggs Benedict from The Henry and frozen s'mores at Dominique Ansel Bakery. They also talk about their gambling experiences at different casinos, such as Fontainebleau, Downtown Grand, and Venetian. Overall, the gambling doesn't go well, but Mike reveals he made a last minute desperate attempt to break even after Geoff left. And Mike thinks the 360 Vegas podcast went too easy on Geoff.https://stripwalking.com/post/podcast/e-10-360-vegas-vacation-2024-part-2/0:00 Cheesy Intro Music 2:50 Mike's opinion on 360 Vegas Podcast describing Geoff getting cutoff at Flight Club 5:50 McDonalds 7:20 Guy Fieri's Flavortown 16:10 Bacon Nation/White Castle Fail 18:20 Tacos el Gordo 23:50 The Henry at Cosmo 26:40 Buddy V's Ristorante 33:00 Drunk Geoff loses his shirt 34:20 Sushi Roku 39:25 Frozen Smores - Dominique Ansel 41:52 Earl of Sandwich 44:08 Drunk dining at The Bedford Mon Ami Gabi 48:48 Grimaldi's / Earl of Sandwich (again) 51:55 Burger King vs Guy Fieri 54:30 Is Mike fancy? 56:30 Harrahs in Nebraska 58:57 Gambling at Fontainbleau - slots / Papi Steak discussion 1:00:36 Gambling at Downtown Grand - video poker and craps 1:04:20 Gambling at Caesars Palace - Alto bar - video poker 1:06:00 Mike's wife gambles - video poker 1:07:16 M&Ms leads to missed opportunity to win big at craps 1:09:35 Mike cashes out some points for freeplay 1:10:30 MGM myVegas freeplay 1:11:25 Bubble craps at Venetian because no other options 1:14:34 Mike's last ditch effort to get back to even for the trip 1:16:55 Geoff is mad about table minimums 1:19:45 Better property: Excalibur or Luxor? 1:23:36 Best Christmas song? 1:24:15 Car Rental or Taxi or Uber? 1:28:00 Mini golf or bowling?

The guys recap their recent trip to Las Vegas for the 360 Vegas Podcast's Vegas Vacation 2024. First time experience with a rental car. A visit to Fontainebleau. Mini golf at PopStroke. Hiking the Valley of of Fire. Geoff gets 86ed. A trip to Fremont Street and the Downtown Grand Casino for drinks and gambling. Social darts at Flight Club at the Palazzo. Cocktails at the Flamingo. Meet and greet at Caesars Palace. Food stops were at Guy Fieri's Flavortown Sports Kitchen, Tacos El Gordo, Buddy V's Ristorante, Mon Ami Gabi, Dominic Ansel, Earl of Sandwich, and Grimaldi's. What is a Konami slot free play crawl? Rapid fire questions: Best type of cheese? Favorite holiday? Venetian or Wynn?2:20 Jay building a deck 5:52 Vegas Vacation - 360 Vegas Podcast 7:10 Flying to Vegas 8:03 Geoff - first time rental car 12:12 Excursion to Durango 16:58 Fontainebleau 26:08 Guy Fieri's Flavortown Sports Kitchen 28:54 Geoff's Planet Hollywood Room 30:08 Mike's Palazzo Room 31:44 360 Vegas Vacation meet & greet at Downtown Grand 36:25 White Castle fail and Tacos el Gordo 40:45 PopStroke 46:00 Buddy V's Ristorante 47:38 360 Vegas Vacation social darts at Flight Club 51:38 New friends and a trip to Sushi Roku 57:47 360 Vegas meet & greet at Caesars Palace 1:04:24 Frozen Smores at Dominic Ansel 1:07:30 Earl of Sandwich 1:11:25 360 Vegas Vacation Valley of Fire Hike 1:14:23 360 Vegas cocktails at the Flamingo 1:18:08 Drunk dining at Mon Ami Gabi 1:20:45 Konami Slots Freeplay Crawl 1:24:02 Grimaldi's Take out / $10 Sprite 1:27:28 Aviation geek 1:29:22 Best type of cheese? 1:31:22 Best Holiday? 1:34:36 Venetian or Wynn?

Mike and Jay are tackling some serious business, like trying to win the golden ticket - not to Willy Wonka's chocolate factory - but to the Masters. They're also scheming to score cheaper hotel rooms in Vegas during NFL weekends. Jay needs a new credit card and Mike makes some recommendations. And let's not forget the important matter of ranking the states surrounding Nebraska. Meanwhile, Nebraska itself is basking in the glory of being ranked as the third best overall state by US News! However, the Strip Talking Podcast has been slapped with a 2-star rating, and the duo is on a quest to uncover the secret identity of the mysterious critic. Mike confesses that he's never seen any of "The Hunger Games" movies and quizzes Jay on them. To add to the shenanigans, it's Jay's turn to ask the rapid fire questions, much to Mike's evident dismay.1:28 Applying for Masters tickets 4:00 Mike's Masters experience 5:25 What should Jay's next rewards credit card be? 12:51 The podcast gets a 2 star rating 17:08 Mike goes to Kansas City (Worlds of Fun) 20:30 Overrated Casino Games 22:30 Roulette vs craps 25:52 Strip Walking Craps Table T-Shirt 27:25 Mike's idea to "hack" room rates on Raiders game weekends 32:35 US News ranks Nebraska #3 overall state 36:45 Ranking the states surrounding Nebraska 44:26 How early do you get to the airport? 47:20 If you can't play craps, what is your next go to casino game? 53:10 Mike has never seen "The Hunger Games" movies

Jay and Mike welcome a new guest, who is a Vegas virgin, and also new to credit card points. The three of them dive into leveraging credit cards for travel and how it affects your credit score. Mike talks about opening a Wyndham Business Credit Card to get Diamond status with Caesars. Mike and Jay explain why you should never use a debit card and Jay also covers his trip to Washington D.C. flying Southwest airlines. Mike shares his vision for a new revenue stream utilizing The Cosmopolitan's famous Las Vegas balconies: CosmoCoitus.com. The trio wraps things up arguing over topics like celebrity they hate the most, best U.S. city besides Las Vegas, celebrity they would like to go to Vegas with, best month, best type of sandwich, and the most underrated rock band ever (according to Mike).1:35 Jay's trip to Washington D.C. What do you look for in a craps table 3:14 People abusing pre-boarding on Southwest Airlines 5:33 Thoughts on Southwest Airlines boarding process and getting exit rows 6:28 Veterans Honor Flights on Southwest Airlines 9:02 Getting into credit card points 10:38 Jay's Hawaii trip on credit card points 11:48 Choosing an airline / airline loyalty when using points 14:05 Chase travel portal for redeeming points 16:09 Chase Sapphire Reserve Credit Card 17:23 USAA and AARP and programs that prey on older people / people that don't know any better 20:28 Opening a Wyndham Business Earner Card to get Caesars Diamond Status 26:10 Using credit cards and not debit cards 28:36 Opening lots of credit cards/how it affects your credit score/what to do with the cards after the signup bonus is achieved 31:47 Churning cards - closing and re-opening the same credit card to get the signup bonus again 32:14 Credit card denials with an 800 credit score - using business cards to get around bank rules designed to prevent churning 35:14 Mike brags about flying first class in lie flat seats on American Airlines using points 36:20 Passing credit card knowledge on to your children and jump starting their credit score 40:48 Credit card points accumulation comes from signup bonuses, not everyday spend 41:20 Having a wedding on the High Roller Observation wheel in Las Vegas 42:12 Mike's idea for a new revenue stream: CosmoCoitus.com 48:30 What is the best month? 49:59 What is the best Simpsons Character? 50:41 What is the best chocolate bar? 53:49 What is the best type of chips? 54:54 Jay's story about eating a bag of salt & vinegar chips an hour before getting his teeth cleaned 57:34 What is the best food cuisine? 1:01:57 What is the NFL team you hate the most? 1:02:46 What is the celebrity you hate the most? 1:03:35 What is the best U.S. city that is not Las Vegas? 1:05:57 What celebrity would you want to go to Vegas with?

Geoff is back, but Jay sticks around for a threesome. The guys discuss their preferences when it comes to playing craps and what they look for in a craps table. Geoff explains ways to tip a craps dealer. Mike discusses his recent trip to Universal Studios Orlando and filming it for a Strip Walking map. He also has a tip on how to get annual passes to Universal Orlando using Chase points. Other discussions include a theft incident in Vegas, the importance of cheese, old school Hardees monster burgers, and top choices for restaurants if stranded on a deserted island (or "desert island" as Mike calls it). Also, Jay gets into a pickle over pickleball and it wouldn't be a Strip Talking episode without some Taylor Swift discussion.3:15 What do you look for in a craps table 7:00 Geoff story of beginner's luck at the craps table 10:45 Mike's bad dealer experience at Four Queens 17:30 Come Bets 18:57 Field Bets 21:06 Fallout Boy Music 22:30 Tipping at a craps table 26:17 Dealers helping craps players out if they tip 28:04 Mike's trip to Universal Studios Orlando 28:42 Hack for buying Universal Studios Annual Pass with Chase Points 31:48 Hot Dog Hall of Fame at Universal Studios Orlando 34:48 Dirt Dog in Las Vegas 37:46 Filming for Strip Walking at Universal Studios Orlando 43:18 Crazy stuff we see filming for Strip Walking in Vegas 44:15 White Castle Theft 49:15 Cheese makes things better (unless you are Geoff) 54:30 Gourmet Donuts (and other foods) 1:00:25 Geoff intimidated by size 1:05:00 Stuck on a deserted island (or "desert island" as Mike says) with only 3 restaurants, what do you choose 1:20:25 Hardees Monster Burger Memories (late 90s/early 2000s version) 1:22:38 Jay's Pickleball Pickle 1:28:18 BBQ In Vegas

Mike and Jay discuss Jay's *patent pending* "FIVE BIG WAYS TO WIN BIG" at craps - which is actually more of an intro to craps betting for beginners than it is winning craps strategies. They cover the basics of craps and provide information for beginners to feel comfortable at the table. Terminology is discussed common bets like pass line and place bets.The guys then get into "rapid fire" questions including favorite Guns N Roses song, tucking sheets on a bed, best TV Show/Movie, favorite breed of dog, and more. (This is Part 2 of a two part episode)1:23 Jay's Five Big Ways To Win Big (Intro To Craps Betting) 6:47 First Big Way To Win Big - Pass line Bets 8:37 Second Big Way To Win Big - Odds Bets 11:00 Third Big Way To Win Big - Place Bets 15:44 Fourth Big Way To Win Big - Come Bets 19:10 Fifth Big Way To Win Big - Terminology 26:54 Best Guns N Roses song 28:00 Best Taylor Swift song 29:13 Aisle seat or window seat 29:38 Using the restroom on a plane 31:38 Tucked or untucked bed sheets 36:06 Ass or Boobs 36:24 Best breed of dog 37:15 Best breakfast food item 37:51 McGriddles 39:35 Best 80s Hair Band 41:03 Best TV Show of all time 43:29 Best Movie of all time 46:02 Best stadium rock anthem 47:48 Airbus A320 or Boeing 737