Vegas Faces

Sammy Davis Jr.’s Drummer Explains How The Mafia Shaped Las Vegas During The Rat Pack Era!

On Episode 57, we get an ultra exclusive interview with Rick Porrello, who became Sammy Davis Jr.’s drummer at just 19 years old! When Rick learned how his grandfather was murdered by the mafia, it sent him on a path of being an author, publishing a series of books about mafia history. One of them became a movie starring Christopher Walken! His latest book, “Just Play Like You Do In The Basement” comes full circle, sharing what it was truly like to be the 19-year-old-kid-drummer for Sammy Davis Jr. in Las Vegas. What an incredible episode! Don’t miss out! Thank you for watching & subscribing! It means the world. Enjoy! --------------------------------------------- 0:00 - Mafia History & Writing The Sammy Davis Jr. Memoir 13:50 - Vegas Mafia & The Famous Money Skimming Operation 23:01 - Was Vegas Really Better When The Mafia Ran It? 29:46 - Getting Pushback When Writing Mafia Books & Movies 31:55 - Becoming The Drummer For Sammy Davis Jr. 46:03 - Performing In Las Vegas in the 1980s 52:54 - The Rat Pack Era in Las Vegas 56:01 - Music, Writing, & Law Enforcement --------------------------------------------- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEgUhWKUF0f6p7xsp54qopQ/?sub_confirmation=1 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/1JQHzDh... Website: https://TheVegasFaces.com Email: TheVegasFaces@gmail.com --------------------------------------------- Created By: David Gavri & Mary Gavri Las Vegas © 2023

Doctors Reveal the Truth About Vegas Healthcare & Why They Quit The System For Direct Primary Care

On Episode 56, we get the one-of-a-kind opportunity to talk about the state of healthcare in Las Vegas! The owners of Valor Direct Primary Care reveal the pros and cons of the Las Vegas healthcare system. Along with health benefits of living in Vegas, how to prevent dehydration in the Las Vegas desert, how to properly treat an animal bite, are hangover clinics actually legit? And so much more! Such a fun and eye-opening episode! Don’t miss out! Thanks for watching & subscribing! It means the world. Enjoy! --------------------------------------------- 0:00 - Coyotes in Vegas! How to Treat a Coyote Bite 4:17 - What Are The Benefits of Direct Primary Care? 9:20 - Netflix For Healthcare? 20:35 - The State of Healthcare in Las Vegas 23:33 - Why Las Vegas? 28:10 - Health Benefits Of Living In Vegas? 30:00 - What A Direct Primary Care Membership Entails 38:50 - Thoughts On Vegas Hangover Clinics? 40:40 - How To Survive Vegas Desert Heat & Dehydration --------------------------------------------- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEgUhWKUF0f6p7xsp54qopQ/?sub_confirmation=1 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/1JQHzDh... Website: https://TheVegasFaces.com Email: TheVegasFaces@gmail.com --------------------------------------------- Created By: David Gavri & Mary Gavri Las Vegas © 2023

Why Vegas Is All In On Mixed Game Poker | Mixed Game Poker Festival & Everything You Need To Know

On Episode 55, we get the amazingly exclusive chance to chat with Robbie Strazynski, founder of Cardplayer Lifestyle & Mixed Game Poker Festival! Happening at Resorts World Las Vegas from November 16-20! Recorded from inside the Resorts World high stakes poker room, Robbie teaches us everything we need to know about Mixed Game Poker and why it is so popular among the poker greats. Such a fun and incredible episode! We’ve never done an episode like this before! Don’t miss out! Thanks for watching & subscribing! It means the world. Enjoy! Mixed Game Festival Details: https://cardplayerlifestyle.com/poker-news-2/mixed-game-festival-xii-announcement/ [https://cardplayerlifestyle.com/poker-news-2/mixed-game-festival-xii-announcement/] --------------------------------------------- 0:00 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xpfjtzcmq0Y] - Are Sunglasses In Poker Still A Thing? 2:20 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xpfjtzcmq0Y&t=140s] - How Much Money To Play At This Table? 4:30 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xpfjtzcmq0Y&t=270s] - How To Learn From Mixed Game Poker Festival 13:05 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xpfjtzcmq0Y&t=785s] - Favorite Mixed Game? 16:40 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xpfjtzcmq0Y&t=1000s] - How To Be A Poker Pro In Vegas? 20:40 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xpfjtzcmq0Y&t=1240s] - The Most Prestigious Poker Tournament? 23:03 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xpfjtzcmq0Y&t=1383s] - Robbie Teaches Us Mixed Games Strategy 26:00 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xpfjtzcmq0Y&t=1560s] - How To Play Omaha-8-Or-Better Poker 32:30 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xpfjtzcmq0Y&t=1950s] - How To Play Razz Poker 35:41 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xpfjtzcmq0Y&t=2141s] - What is H.O.R.S.E Poker? 39:43 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xpfjtzcmq0Y&t=2383s] - How To Play Badugi Poker --------------------------------------------- YouTube:    / @vegasfaces  Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast.. [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa2YwamM1OVFfcERyTE1rWUdUMm8wUHVTd1NOQXxBQ3Jtc0tscWMzTnR6cDBQbjRkVUlET1JkSkxISTMwVldvTGlGZlpsS1J4YTRsNlpmZjZ0ZTRCVWVXcnprbGRJSUJEY0xWTkNBN2lzVWdmNDJsd3M3UThYLVBiRnplUGJSV0dsUHJHS1AxVHBfWFBCNF9vZlpLMA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fpodcasts.apple.com%2Fus%2Fpodcast..&v=Xpfjtzcmq0Y]. Spotify Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/1JQHzDh.. [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbWlzd1RicHpkSm1jSnlnRnFxMzFyMG0teVpYd3xBQ3Jtc0tsRmZPdERDZTAwWlpoT3hjOHlJTFJxaTVrZ1lWUThaRTNUM0ZLRVgzeWdfdDZMUEpGeE9yVXlBZnVCX1c2aTRBdFBVSzN5cGRJSmNNU3lUN1dZV21EMlFYS05wSEI4WjU5eGJVNkJwZTY1cXpoOFEtMA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fopen.spotify.com%2Fshow%2F1JQHzDh..&v=Xpfjtzcmq0Y]. Website: https://TheVegasFaces.com [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbmFWTEMzalFlNnZ6YTZuM2dtcGs3SjhpbXVjZ3xBQ3Jtc0trTnpGdkRUcnM3QWtRdXZTM1QybnZub2ZBQTVLNTVkVmVXSEJOUlpRUkdFZUJEdFNnSzlTSVZrTmNWZXJDRGpRdFF0T1BXRUZUQmFWZkNLSndId1Y4RG41S0Q3R0VhNVRHU2pseldiM2xFQnU0VVBOUQ&q=https%3A%2F%2FTheVegasFaces.com%2F&v=Xpfjtzcmq0Y] Email: TheVegasFaces@gmail.com --------------------------------------------- Created By: David Gavri & Mary Gavri Las Vegas © 2023

Rob Van Dam & Joe Clarke Reveal The Real & Raw Side of Sabu! | Late Legend's Final Match In Vegas

On Episode 54, we get an ultra exclusive interview with WWE Hall-of-Famer Rob Van Dam and filmmaker Joe Clarke about their latest documentary, Sabu! A very special and meaningful episode about the most real and raw side of a wrestling icon right before his unfortunate passing. His story goes deeper than wrestling and you’ll see why! Along with how Sabu mentored and influenced Rob Van Dam’s legendary career, the truth about wrestling behind the scenes, why Sabu chose Vegas for his final match, and so much more! Such an incredible episode! We’ve never done one like this before! Don’t miss out! Thank you for watching & subscribing! It means the world. Enjoy! --------------------------------------------- 0:00 - What Was The Pressure Like In Filming The Legendary Sabu? 5:00 - How Were You Able To Capture Sabu Is His Most Authentic Way?  6:40 - What Was It Like Processing Sabu’s Passing? 10:10 - Why Sabu Is Appealing Even To Non-Wrestling Fans 11:28 - Drugs & Partying & How Sabu Survived 14:00 - How Sabu Mentored Rob Van Dam 17:11 - What Is KayFabe? And How Scripted Is Wrestling? 20:22 - What Lessons Did Sabu Leave Behind? 25:31 - Controversy Surrounding Sabu’s Last Match 29:40 - Does Superglue Actually Heal Injuries? 30:20 - Why Sabu Chose Vegas For His Final Match 33:05 - How Would Sabu React To His Documentary? 38:01 - Confidence In Pursuing A Dream 42:20 - Making Rob Van Dam’s Documentary 46:50 - Why Rob Van Dam Lives In Vegas 49:20 - Rob Van Dam & Fatherhood 52:00 - Where To Watch Sabu --------------------------------------------- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEgUhWKUF0f6p7xsp54qopQ/?sub_confirmation=1 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vegas-faces/id1676881525 Spotify Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/1JQHzDhxTih1b8wpZHHDkN Website: https://TheVegasFaces.com Email: TheVegasFaces@gmail.com --------------------------------------------- Created By: David Gavri & Mary Gavri Las Vegas © 2023 Gavri Group Real Estate | Realty One Group Summerlin

The Truth About Policing Sin City | Real Talk On Vegas Crime With LVPPA President Steve Grammas

On Episode 53, Vegas Faces gets the one-of-a-kind opportunity to talk with Steve Grammas, the third-time-elected president of the Las Vegas Police Protective Association! In this candid conversation, Steve tells us what it's like to be a Sin City police officer, along with the most common Vegas crimes, what it was like working undercover, why you do NOT want to go to jail in Las Vegas, if the movie Training Day was accurate, and so much more! Such an eye-opening episode that you do not want to miss! Thank you for listening & subscribing! It means the world.  --------------------------------------------- 0:00 - Most Common Crimes In Vegas? 3:50 - What It’s Like Raising A Family In Vegas 5:10 - Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Vegas Police Training 8:40 - Handling The Negative Perception Towards Police 13:35 - Why You Do Not Want To Go To Jail In Vegas 15:40 - The Parenting Side Of Law Enforcement 17:15 - Favorite Things To Do In Vegas 19:30 - Does Working In Law Enforcement Make You Jaded? 21:41 - Firearm Safety & Advice 25:30 - How Accurate Is The Movie Training Day? 26:40 - What It’s Like Working Undercover Narcotics 30:50 - Being The President of LVPPA 32:19 - Police Versus Fireman Football Game 35:35 - Does A Growing Las Vegas Invite More Crime? 38:37 - How LVPPA Stood Up To The NHL & NFL 42:30 - Is There A Sentiment Shift Towards Law Enforcement? --------------------------------------------- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEgUhWKUF0f6p7xsp54qopQ/?sub_confirmation=1 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vegas-faces/id1676881525 Spotify Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/1JQHzDhxTih1b8wpZHHDkN Website: https://TheVegasFaces.com Email: TheVegasFaces@gmail.com --------------------------------------------- Created By: David Gavri & Mary Gavri Las Vegas © 2023