Hey BigHead: The Vegas Local Podcast

BigHead brings you conversations with Vegas business owners, creators, and personalities, along with weekly breakdowns of what’s happening around the city. From new openings to major events and local deals, we cover what matters to Las Vegas locals.

Hey BigHead: The Vegas Local Podcast is a society podcast hosted by Andrew Figurelli, with 73 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Andrew Figurelli hosts Hey BigHead: The Vegas Local Podcast, a society show with 73 episodes published.

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  Episode #48

  The Future of Fremont Street Experience | 348

  Aug 20, 20261h 2mS3

  Cliff Atkinson, President and CEO of Fremont Street Experience, joins BigHead to talk about the future of downtown Las Vegas, the history that makes Fremont Street unique, and how the area continues to evolve without losing its old-school character. Here's an inside look at the business of keeping Fremont Street exciting, accessible, and authentic from tons of free live music to public safety and managing a board of many casino owners. We get into: How Cliff went from being head of many major Vegas properties to leading Fremont Street The challenges of balancing nine casino properties and multiple city stakeholders Why Fremont Street prioritizes free live music 365 days a year The future of buskers and the “circle” system Fremont Street’s value compared with the Las Vegas Strip The “License to Fly” locals discount at SlotZilla Potential new development opportunities downtown Sports, entertainment, conventions, and nostalgia in Vegas Cliff’s Mount Rushmore of the people who shaped Las Vegas The upcoming Boomers Sportsbook opening at Binion’s --- The Hey BigHead Show is proud to be a Vegas Local podcast. Check out more episodes on HeyBigHead.com and follow us on all the socials @heybigheadshow

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  Episode #47

  Hearts Alive Village Animal Rescue & BigHead Team Gets Competitive | 347

  Aug 19, 20261h 6mS3

  This week on BigHead, the team talks about the jurors of the Tupac Shakur murder trial, the chaos caused by a Treasure Island free-play promotion, and the ridiculousness of ghost hotels and kitchens in Las Vegas. Christy from Hearts Alive Village joins the show to discuss animal rescue, low-cost veterinary care, animal forensics, the heartwarming stories that keep the mission going, and more. We get into: Whether serving on the Tupac jury would be worth the risk The hidden restaurants behind Burger Den, The Meltdown, Tender Shack, and more How Hearts Alive Village investigates animal-cruelty cases Programs supporting veterans and their pets Foster-to-adopt placements and reducing returned adoptions Remarkable rescue stories Ways to volunteer, donate, or support Hearts Alive Village Support Hearts Alive Village: https://heybighead.com/ --- The Hey BigHead Show is proud to be a Vegas Local podcast. Check out more episodes on HeyBigHead.com and follow us on all the socials @heybigheadshow

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  Episode #46

  How These Two Cheated the Casinos for Years | 346

  Aug 13, 20261h 44mS3

  If you ain't cheating, you ain't trying. Dustin Marks and The Kaiser, two former professional blackjack cheats who spent years carefully planning plays to take money from casinos without getting caught, join BigHead to tell all. They share some of their wildest stories, including disguising themselves so casino bosses wouldn't recognize them, executing a computer coolers, and why they eventually walked away from the game. We also discuss their new podcast, Cheating at Blackjack, where they're finally exposing techniques from their past. In this episode: How professional blackjack cheats operated in Vegas in the 80s The $24,000 single-deck cooler The practice and precision behind every play How magic had a hand in all of it The infamous “Grandma” dealer in Reno How they avoided getting caught for hundreds of plays Why they never cheated friends or family Why they eventually retired from cheating The importance of trust, loyalty, and reading people How blackjack cheating has changed with modern casino technology How they can spot cheating techniques decades later The story behind the nickname “The Buffalo” Their new podcast, Cheating at Blackjack And plenty of unbelievable Vegas stories --- The Hey BigHead Show is proud to be a Vegas Local podcast. Check out more episodes on HeyBigHead.com and follow us on all the socials @heybigheadshow

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  Episode #45

  Woody Jarrett of BEYER Entertainment Says Las Vegas Music Is Changing | 345

  Aug 11, 202641 minS3

  What does it take to build a career in Las Vegas entertainment? Woody Jarrett, CEO of BEYER Entertainment, joins Hey BigHead to talk about the Vegas music scene, his path to CEO, and Vegas' newest music festival taking place on August 24th at Palms Casino Resort. We get into some of the wildest stories from his years working behind the scenes with artists like Snoop Dogg, Metallica, and Limp Bizkit, and why live entertainment could become more important as AI changes the way we experience music. In this episode: How Woody went from wanting to be a rock star to becoming CEO of BEYER Entertainment The story behind Frenzy Fest LV and why he created it What BEYER Entertainment looks for in musicians Why professionalism can matter just as much as talent Woody's take on AI-generated music and the future of live entertainment His years working as a concert runner, roadie and stagehand The time he was stuck transporting Wes Borland in a 115-degree Phoenix summer Meeting Snoop Dogg, Warren G and other hip-hop stars How he ended up moving in Las Vegas Woody's original band Poe Magic Frenzy Fest LV August 24, 2026 at Palms Casino Resort Doors at 4:30 PM | Free admission | Free parking 20 local bands • 3 stages • 1 night --- The Hey BigHead Show is proud to be a Vegas Local podcast. Check out more episodes on HeyBigHead.com and follow us on all the socials @heybigheadshow

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  Episode #44

  Making It In Stand-Up Comedy with Butch Bradley | 344

  Aug 6, 20261h 18mS3

  Stand-up comedian Butch Bradley sits down with BigHead for one of our funniest but most insightful conversations yet. Butch shares stories with comedy legends like Jim Carrey, Ralphie May, Dane Cook, Bill Burr, and Patrice O'Neal, talks about entertaining troops on USO tours around the world, and reflects on the moments that shaped his career. Butch dives into why so many viral comedians struggle once they hit the stage, performing across different cultures, and what goes on behind the scenes that the audience isn't privy to. In this episode, we discuss: Butch's early days alongside top comedians Rodney Dangerfield's life and funeral Why social media fame doesn't always translate into success How to become a better storyteller and communicator The role improv plays in his shows Performing comedy around the world, from Shanghai to Malaysia Entertaining U.S. troops on multiple USO tours His honest thoughts on the Ralphie May What it's like performing at Las Vegas comedy clubs today Working with Dennis Quaid on the film Reagan Stories from Storage Wars, Hollywood, and life on the road --- The Hey BigHead Show is proud to be a Vegas Local podcast. Check out more episodes on HeyBigHead.com and follow us on all the socials @heybigheadshow

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