This week on “Talk About Las Vegas With Ira,” Ira catches up with Ryan Duff, the passionate artistic director of the Las Vegas Men’s Chorus. The group is gearing up for its Season 32 finale, “Broadway Our Way,” at UNLV’s Artemus W. Ham Concert Hall on June 29.In this episode, Ryan shares how 100 powerful voices will come together to reimagine belov…

Author, Finding Happy: A User’s Guide to Your Life, with Lessons from Mine This week on “Ira’s Everything Bagel,” Ira has an inspiring conversation with Peter Samuelson—philanthropist, producer, and author of Finding Happy: A User’s Guide to Your Life, with Lessons from Mine. Watch Full Podcast Video In this uplifting episode, Peter distills the me…

Author, June Mathis: The Rise and Fall of a Silent Film Visionary Ira dives into Hollywood history with author Thomas J. Slater, whose new book, June Mathis: The Rise and Fall of a Silent Film Visionary (University Press of Kentucky), sheds light on one of early cinema’s most overlooked trailblazers. Watch Full Podcast Video In this fascinating con…

(Photo by Matthias Rauch)Fresh off their global tours and headed to the Strip, The Clairvoyants are set to join Shin Lim’s “Limitless” residency at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas, May 21-June 29. In this episode, the duo reveals the story of their instant connection, how they built a mind-blowing act that actively involves the audience, and what it’…

Author, The Wonder Effect: An Adventurous Guide for Igniting Your Passions and Pursuing Your Calling This week on “Ira’s Everything Bagel,” Ira talks with Adam Haston, author of The Wonder Effect: An Adventurous Guide for Igniting Your Passions and Pursuing Your Calling. Watch Full Podcast Video In a conversation brimming with insight and energy, A…

This week on “Talk About Las Vegas With Ira,” it’s all about smack talk, storylines, and stand-up. Ira sits down with Mike Krasner (host) and Sean Reddy (co-producer) of Roastlemania 6, coming to Wiseguys Comedy at the Arts District on May 24.In this high-energy episode, Mike and Sean pull back the curtain on the wild world of Roastlemania—from its…

Author, Midnight Train from Georgia This week on Ira’s Everything Bagel, Ira sits down with Lady Dhyana Ziegler, author of Midnight Train from Georgia, for an unforgettable conversation. Watch Full Podcast Video Lady Dhyana shares an intimate look at the life of her brother-in-law, William Franklin Guest—an original member of the legendary Pips.. S…

This week on “Talk About Las Vegas With Ira,” Ira sits down with Oliver Lovat for a wide-ranging conversation on the evolving market of Las Vegas. Oliver breaks down why the city had to change—and how it's pivoted to meet the rising expectations of a younger, more demanding customer base.From navigating a crucial strategic inflection point to the s…

Author (updated edition), The Power of the Actor: The Chubbuck Technique — The 12-Step Acting Technique That Will Take You from Script to a Living, Breathing, Dynamic Character This week on “Ira’s Everything Bagel,” Ira sits down with legendary acting coach Ivana Chubbuck, author of the updated edition of the best-selling book The Power of the Acto…

This week on “Talk About Las Vegas With Ira,” the spotlight shines on legendary guitarist, arranger, and composer Joe Lano—one of the true masters of the Las Vegas jazz sce-ne.Joe joins Ira ahead of his upcoming performances at the Jazz Society’s 50th Anniversary Jazz Celebration (April 26-27 at the Winchester-Dondero Cultural Center) and at Vic’s …

America’s Greatest Pinner and Four-Time NCAA and Collegiate World Champion, Coach, Guinness Book of World Records Holder, and the Father of Funk Wrestling Author, Jacob’s Cradle: There’s More To Winning Than Gold, Charlotte’s Gaff: A Mystery Thriller in the World of Wrestling, They Call It Wrestling: A Pictorial Anthology of the American Wrestler a…

Author, The Last Real Showgirl: My Sequined ’70s Onstage This week on “Ira’s Everything Bagel,” Ira dives into glitz, grit, and glamour with Diane Christiansen—dancer, educator, and author of The Last Real Showgirl: My Sequined ’70s Onstage. Watch Full Podcast Video At just 13, Diane set her sights on becoming a Rockette. By 17, she nailed the audi…

This week, Ira dives into glitz, grit, and glamour with Diane Christiansen—dancer, educator, and author of "The Last Real Showgirl: My Sequined '70s Onstage." (She will also appear on “Ira’s Everything Bagel” this Thursday-https://iraseverythingbagel.com/)At just 13, Diane set her sights on becoming a Rockette. By 17, she nailed the audition and ne…

Author, Go Far, Give Back, Live Greek This week on “Ira’s Everything Bagel,” Ira sits down with immigrant, entrepreneur, and author George E. Danis, whose remarkable journey is chronicled in his book Go Far, Give Back, Live Greek. With warmth, wit, and unshakable determination, George shares how a sense of humor and a belief in making your own luck…

This week, Ira sits down with Patty Peters, co-owner of Vegas Valley Winery, who shares the origins of the winery, which began with a bold vision and a little place called Grape Expectations. She reveals how new legislation made their dream a reality, and how her husband Charlie, (alongside winemaker Mike Schoenbaechler), took it to the next level …

Author, Louis L’Amour’s Lost Treasures This week on “Ira’s Everything Bagel,” Ira sits down with Beau L’Amour, the driving force behind Louis L’Amour’s Lost Treasures. In this riveting episode, Beau delves into the enduring legacy of his father, legendary author Louis L’Amour—one of the best-selling writers of the 20th century. Watch Full Podcast V…

This week on “Talk About Las Vegas With Ira,” Ira sits down with Steve Connolly, the powerhouse behind “Spirit of the King,” the ultimate Elvis tribute show at Notoriety Live every Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday at 7 p.m.In this engaging conversation, Steve shares his eclectic journey—from playing bass guitar in high school and attending art schoo…

Author, Family Treasures Lost & Found This week on “Ira’s Everything Bagel,” Ira sits down with award-winning journalist, author, and documentarian Karen A. Frenkel to discuss her new book, Family Treasures Lost & Found. In this episode, Karen takes us on an extraordinary journey—one that began with unanswered questions and a deep yearning to uncov…

This week on “Talk About Las Vegas with Ira,” Ira sits down with Alan Snel of LVSportsBiz.com for a hard-hitting conversation about the biggest sports stories shaping the city. Alan shares exclusive insights from his candid interview with Emily Prazer, the newly appointed president of the Las Vegas Grand Prix, and unpacks the turbulent first year o…

Author, Jerry Lewis On Being A Person This week on “Ira’s Everything Bagel,” Ira sits down with Christopher J. Lewis, son of legendary entertainer Jerry Lewis and president of the American Wheelchair Mission, to discuss his book, Jerry Lewis: On Being A Person. Watch Full Podcast Video In this fascinating conversation, Chris opens up about preservi…

Author, Beyond the Badge: One Man, Two Lives This week on “Ira’s Everything Bagel,” Ira sits down with Tony Mozingo, former FBI agent and author of Beyond the Badge: One Man, Two Lives. In this fascinating episode, Tony shares his incredible journey—from working in foreign counterintelligence to embracing his passion for storytelling. Watch Full Po…

This week on "Talk About Las Vegas With Ira," Ira welcomes Mark Wojtowicz Jr., author of "Vegas: From Fremont to The Strip - How Las Vegas Casinos Evolved." Mark dives into his earliest and most vivid memory of Las Vegas, sharing how his fascination with the entertainment capital led him to take on the ambitious task of writing the book. He reveals…

Author, From Cab Driver to Carnegie Hall This week on Ira’s Everything Bagel, Ira sits down with David Singer, author of From Cab Driver to Carnegie Hall. In this inspiring and deeply personal episode, David shares his incredible journey through music and life—from his early days surrounded by melodies to an unexpected love-driven decision to pick …

This week on "Talk About Las Vegas With Ira," Ira sits down with Matthew Robinson and Zahrah Hutton of The Mēla Guitar Quartet, who are set to close out the UNLV Performing Arts Center’s 48th Season with a spectacular concert on March 15 at the Artemus W. Ham Concert Hall.In this episode, Matthew and Zahrah dive into the origins of the quartet, rev…

This week on Talk About Las Vegas with Ira, sports fans are in for a treat as Ira sits down with 8NewsNow sports anchor and reporter Ron Futrell. In this episode, Ron takes us on a journey back to April 1984, when he first arrived in Las Vegas and was thrown headfirst into a whirlwind sports scene from day one.From breaking down the Raiders’ curren…

Author, Surviving Life’s Storms and Thriving in the Aftermath This week on Ira’s Everything Bagel, Ira sits down with Christine Fruehwirth, author of Surviving Life’s Storms and Thriving in the Aftermath, for a powerful coaching episode. Christine dives into the key differences between life coaching and career coaching, the challenges of being stuc…

This week, Ira sits down with multi-award-winning, platinum-selling artist Matt Dusk, who’s bringing “Matt Dusk Sings Tony Bennett: The Best is Yet to Come” to Myron’s at The Smith Center on February 21-22. In this episode of Talk About Las Vegas With Ira, Matt shares his unforgettable encounters with Tony Bennett—what he learned from him as both a…

Author, I AM MCLOVIN: How Superbad Became the Biggest Comedy Hit of Its Generation This week on Ira’s Everything Bagel, Ira sits down with Andrew Buss, author of I AM MCLOVIN: How Superbad Became the Biggest Comedy Hit of Its Generation. Andrew dives into his deep connection with the film, describing his first viewing as “electric” and reminiscing …

This week, Ira spoke with Micky Dolenz, performing a special Valentine’s Day performance at The Strat, February 14 at 8 p.m. In this episode of “Talk About Las Vegas With Ira,” Micky talks about who influenced him in the world of music before The Monkees (including one surprising choice); moving to England to become a film and TV director; the 1986…

Author, Driving Marilyn: The Life and Times of Legendary Hollywood Agent Norman Brokaw This week, Ira spoke with Joel Brokaw, author of Driving Marilyn: The Life and Times of Legendary Hollywood Agent Norman Brokaw. In this agential episode of “Ira’s Everything Bagel,” Joel talks about his father being in the right place at the right time in Hollyw…

This week, Ira spoke with drummer, vocalist, songwriter, and educator Dave Tull, performing at Vic’s Las Vegas (along with John Belzaguy and Dave Loeb) February 7-8. In this episode of “Talk About Las Vegas With Ira,” Dave talks about starting drum lessons at 10; growing up with music in the house in Berkeley; taking jazz band classes early on; wor…

Author, Sit, Cinderella, Sit: A Mostly True Memoir This week, Ira spoke with film editor and writer Lisa Cheek, author of Sit, Cinderella, Sit: A Mostly True Memoir. In this (A)vid episode of “Ira’s Everything Bagel,” Lisa talks about starting her career in Charleston, South Carolina, then Charlotte, and her big move to Los Angeles; why she loved w…

This week, Ira spoke with Valerie Wright, who performs in the standby role of Kimberly in “Kimberly Akimbo” at The Smith Center, February 4-9. (Her featured performance is February 9 at 1 p.m.) In this episode of “Talk About Las Vegas With Ira,” Valerie talks about growing up in Las Vegas; why she decided to go to Broadway; teaching aerobics and wa…

Writer/Director, “The Comic Shop” This week, Ira spoke with writer/director Jonathan L. Bowen, whose film, “The Comic Shop,” is set for streaming. In this comic episode of “Ira’s Everything Bagel,” Jonathan talks about his new film, shot on location in Las Vegas; why “The Comic Shop” is a slice-of-life love letter to comic fans that general audienc…

This week, Ira spoke with KC Christon, award-winning writer and director of “Dog City.” In this episode of “Talk About Las Vegas With Ira,” KC talks about writing books for children; how he segued to filmmaking; why he began acting; finding funding for his picture; how no independent production company is doing a film on gambling; growing up around…

Author, Shadow of the Eternal Watcher This week, Ira spoke with award-winning filmmaker Josh Mendoza, author of Shadow of the Eternal Watcher, a new noir crime thriller sci-fi novel. In this scary episode of “Ira’s Everything Bagel,” Josh talks about he made the leap from his post-apocalyptic film, “What Still Remains” to writing a novel; how the n…

This week, Ira spoke with John L. Smith, co-author of "My Life in Nevada Politics, The Memoirs of Senator Richard H. Bryan." this episode of “Talk About Las Vegas With Ira,” John talks about getting involved in this book project about a major Nevada figure;; what he learned from working with Senator Bryan (“a master class in retail politics”); why …

Author, Flowers of Evil, Web of Evil, and Wheel of Evil This week, Ira spoke with N.L. Holmes, author of a series of three immersive historical fiction books (Flowers of Evil, Web of Evil, and Wheel of Evil) that unravel the mysteries of life during the ancient Egyptian empire. In this trio episode of “Ira’s Everything Bagel,” N.L. talks about grow…

This week, Ira spoke with David G. Schwartz, author of "Something For Your Money, A History of Las Vegas Casinos." In this episode of “Talk About Las Vegas With Ira,” David talks about how his background writing about Las Vegas, casinos, and gambling brought him to this current book; how the title ("Something For Your Money…") came to be; the most …

Author, Water Music: A Cape Cod Story This week, Ira spoke with award-winning writer and accomplished musician Marcia Peck, author of Water Music:A Cape Cod Story. In this cello episode of “Ira’s Everything Bagel,” Marcia talks about starting to play the cello at age five; why classical music moves her; the great composers “get inside us”; why the …

Author, George Cukor’s People: Acting for a Master Director This week, Ira spoke with Joseph McBride, author of George Cukor’s People: Acting for a Master Director. In this celluloid episode of “Ira’s Everything Bagel,” Joesph talks about what made Cukor unique; how he worked through his actors; how he used the camera eloquently; why Cukor believed…

This week, Ira spoke with Murray The Magician, performing in his new show, “Hairlarious Deceptions,” at The Strat’s L.A. Comedy Club beginning January 4. In this episode of “Talk About Las Vegas With Ira,” Murray talks about how he survives and prospers in the competitive Las Vegas entertainment market; why he became “that guy”; how he came to Vega…

Author, Watergate’s Unexpected Hero: The Life of Peter W. Rodino, Jr. This week, Ira spoke with Lawrence Spinelli, author of Watergate’s Unexpected Hero: The Life of Peter W. Rodino, Jr.. In this Nixonian episode of “Ira’s Everything Bagel,” Lawrence talks about his long relationship with Rodino; why Rodino did not want to profit from his historic …

This week, Ira spoke with David Garfield, performing (with the David Garfield Quintet) at Maxan Jazz December 13-14. In this episode of “Talk About Las Vegas With Ira,” talks about starting early with music (with a Steinway grand piano in the house); how he got bitten by the rock and roll bug; why a trumpet solo in “Spinning Wheel” converted him to…

Author, Old Films, Young Eyes: A Teenage Take On Hollywood’s Golden Age This week, Ira spoke with Simone O. Elias, author of Old Films, Young Eyes: A Teenage Take On Hollywood’s Golden Age. In this episode of “Ira’s Everything Bagel,” Simone talks about how she got interested in classic films; why she discovered redeeming qualities about them; thei…

This week, Ira spoke with Andrew Kiraly, founder and publisher of TheList.Vegas. In this episode of “Talk About Las Vegas With Ira,” Andrew talks about his long career in journalism in Las Vegas; the importance of arts and culture entertainment; providing events information in a timely matter; deciding to become an independent publisher; why it’s f…

Author, Aphrodisiac Adventures, Natural Stimulants & Aphrodisiacs for Better Health, Longevity & Pleasures This week, Ira spoke with Lillian Zeltser, author of Aphrodisiac Adventures, Natural Stimulants & Aphrodisiacs for Better Health, Longevity & Pleasures. In this stimulating episode of “Ira’s Everything Bagel,” Lillian talks about why she becam…

This week, Ira spoke with Alan Snel, whose popular website, LVSportsBiz.com, reports the business side of Las Vegas’ expanding sports industry. In this episode of “Talk About Las Vegas With Ira,” Alan talks about the impact of the second F1 event in Las Vegas, the good parts and the bad parts; how a private promoter received access to 3.8 miles of …

This week, Ira spoke with ArcoStrum (Strauss Shi - violin, erhu, dizi; TY Zhang - classical guitar, electric guitar) performing November 15 in the Artemus W. Ham Concert Hall at the UNLV Performing Arts Center. In this episode of “Talk About Las Vegas With Ira,” TY and Strauss talk about how they met and became friends before becoming a mu-sical du…

CEO, Koolboks This week, Ira spoke with Ayoola Dominic, CEO of Koolboks, which provides sustainable, solar-powered cooling systems in underserved areas. In this cold episode of “Ira’s Everything Bagel,” Ayoola talks about his background as a pharmacist and his parents, who are both medical doctors; why he’s passionate about the developing world; wh…