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Eat. Talk. Repeat.

John Curtas, Ash Watkins

Booking Overview

A local food-and-hospitality interview and commentary show focused on Las Vegas restaurants, bars, dining trends, and the people shaping the city’s food scene, with recurring interviews featuring hospitality executives, restaurant owners, and established food or lifestyle journalists. Credible pitches include Las Vegas restaurateurs, chefs, hospitality leaders, food writers, and experts on restaurant development or dining culture; booking difficulty is medium because guests generally need strong local credentials and meaningful industry expertise.

Metrics

Episodes: 168

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 546 subscribers

Instagram: 2.4k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

social@samandashlaw.com

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Host

John Curtas - Las Vegas food critic with established expertise covering the city’s restaurants, bars, chefs, and broader dining scene.

Ash Watkins - Las Vegas food commentator who brings an enthusiast’s perspective to local restaurant reviews, dining trends, and hospitality discussions.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Established Las Vegas restaurant owners, chefs, hospitality executives, food writers, or lifestyle journalists with direct knowledge of the local dining industry.
Required Achievements:  
Operating or leading a notable Las Vegas restaurant, hotel, casino, or hospitality business, Building chef-driven restaurant concepts or developing culinary talent, Maintaining an established career in food, lifestyle, or entertainment journalism

Recent Guest Discussions

Jonathan Jossel - Revitalizing Downtown Las Vegas, The Future Of Fremont Street, Tourism, Hospitality Management, Restaurant Concepts, And The Changing Vegas Customer.

Melinda Sheckells - The Evolution Of The Las Vegas Restaurant Scene, Food Journalism, Yelp And Social-media Influencers, Stripflation, Michelin’s Local Impact, And Current Dining Trends.

Kim Owens - Restaurant Ownership, Chef-driven Concepts, Culinary Talent Development, The Evolution Of Las Vegas Dining, And The Effects Of Social Media And Influencers.

Recent Topics

Las Vegas, Restaurants, Food Criticism, Hospitality, Bars

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
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Drink. Talk. Repeat. | THE Las Vegas Bar List

October 09, 2026

On today’s episode of Eat. Talk. Repeat.A couple of weeks ago, John posted his 55 Essential Restaurants of Las Vegas on eatinglv.com. This week's episode is the bar list to go with it. Our resident bar fly, James Reza, is back with his 50 essential Las Vegas bars, and we go through the list alphabetically over a round of absinthe.James's list is about bars that matter, not just bars that are hot right now. It includes the oldest liquor license in town (Atomic Liquors), a 1970s fern ba...

Worst Burger of the Year?

October 02, 2026

On today’s episode of Eat. Talk. Repeat., John Curtas and Ash Watkins are back with another round of Las Vegas restaurant reviews, food news, and strong opinions.🍔 The Worst Burger of the Year? John has some thoughts on Harlo, plus reviews of Amata Modern Thai, Zaytoon, Yu by SIJIE, Hayworth, Ada’s, YEN Viet Kitchen, Banchan, and more.🔥 SMKD BBQ hits T-Mobile Arena with smoked meats, smashed brisket, pulled pork, and a lineup of BBQ sandwiches.🍷 Wine is coming to you. Ada’s launches the Nine ...

Vegas on the Rocks: James Reza Tells All (FBF)

September 25, 2026

On Today’s Menu:🎙️ A long-awaited guest finally joins us: James Reza, downtown insider, writer, editor, and cocktail connoisseur.📰 How Reza helped unleash John Curtas, the food critic on Las Vegas (blame him or thank him).📉 Is Las Vegas really “dead”? We unpack the tourism stats, Wall Street meddling, and the slow death of the $0.99 shrimp cocktail myth.💸 Why filet mignon is $95 in Vegas but $52 in Manhattan — and why no one’s lowering prices anytime soon.📲 Influencer culture: pay-for-play re...

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Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with Eat. Talk. Repeat.?

Eat. Talk. Repeat. is hosted by John Curtas and Ash Watkins. Its publicly listed email is social@samandashlaw.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Eat. Talk. Repeat.?

The publicly listed email for Eat. Talk. Repeat.: social@samandashlaw.com.

How many listeners does Eat. Talk. Repeat. have?

Podseeker estimates Eat. Talk. Repeat. reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Eat. Talk. Repeat.?

Eat. Talk. Repeat. typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Established Las Vegas restaurant owners, chefs, hospitality executives, food writers, or lifestyle journalists with direct knowledge of the local dining industry. Common among recent guests: Operating or leading a notable Las Vegas restaurant, hotel, casino, or hospitality business; Building chef-driven restaurant concepts or developing culinary talent; Maintaining an established career in food, lifestyle, or entertainment journalism. Recent guests include Jonathan Jossel, Melinda Sheckells, and Kim Owens.

How hard is it to get booked on Eat. Talk. Repeat.?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Eat. Talk. Repeat. cover?

Recent episodes cover Las Vegas, Restaurants, Food Criticism, Hospitality, and Bars. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

social@samandashlaw.com

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