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Food and Loathing | Covering the Las Vegas Food Scene

Al Mancini, Samantha "Gemini" Stevens

Booking Overview

A local food-and-dining interview show focused on Las Vegas restaurants, bars and the culinary scene, regularly featuring chefs, restaurateurs, beverage professionals and hospitality executives. PR agencies could credibly pitch chefs, restaurant owners, food and beverage experts, and culinary journalists with relevant Las Vegas or restaurant-industry expertise; the booking difficulty is low because the show regularly interviews working local professionals.

Metrics

Episodes: 280

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: USA

Instagram: 4.2k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

rich.johnson@utterclarity.fm

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Host

Al Mancini - Veteran food writer and Las Vegas food journalist covering the city's restaurant and bar scene.

Samantha "Gemini" Stevens - Co-host covering Las Vegas restaurants and the local culinary scene.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Working chefs, restaurant owners, beverage professionals, food journalists, and hospitality leaders with relevant expertise or a connection to the Las Vegas dining scene.
Required Achievements:  
Leading or owning a restaurant or bar, Serving as an executive chef or culinary leader, Holding a senior role in hospitality or food and beverage, Building a recognized career in food, drink, or restaurant journalism

Recent Guest Discussions

Mamat Nafissi - The Restaurant's Move From The Evora Complex To The Bend.

Gino Rappa - New Menu Items At Ocean Prime.

Joe Verhoest - The Opening Of Sliceteria.

Nicole Brisoon - Her Restaurant And Its Food.

Mary Sue Milliken - Her Work At Mgm's Drink Festival.

Recent Topics

Food, Restaurant Industry, Las Vegas Dining, Chefs, Cocktails

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Food and Loathing | Covering the Las Vegas Food Scene
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Eiffel Tower, Mon Ami Gabi & F1

October 09, 2026

The big race is coming, and two of the big-deal restaurants at Paris Las Vegas are all set. Al drops by Eifell Tower to check the packages available for The Big Race on Nov. 21. Meanwhile, at street level, Mon Ami Gabi is rolling out a new Happy Hour menu, and Al got to enjoy a few samples. You'll also hear from Ocean Prime's head chef Gino Rappa on the new items he just added to their menu, and Rumi Room's executive chef and partner Mamat Nafissi share the thinking behind his decision to mov...

MGM's Drink Festival

October 02, 2026

We pay a visit to The Legends Oyster Bar this week for an extended interview with Chef/Owner Jack Jarukasem, and head to MGM's Drink festival for interviews with Chefs Brian Howard, Carlos Guia, Dan Krohmer, Kimmie Mcintosh and Mary Sue Milliken. Other interviews include Chef Nicole Brisoon at her off-Strip spot Amari, and Metro Pizza's Joe Verhoest at the Grand Opening party for Sliceteria. All of that, plus news, special events, restaurant reports and a Happy Hour Report.  

595 Craft and Kitchen

September 25, 2026

Gemini and Al are at 595 Craft and Kitchen, talking with the entire team and sampling some new menu items. Among the topics: new brunch service and a Southern Highlands location. You'll also hear about their experience at The Feast at Revelry by Wynn, where Gemini spoke with Wynn VP Christopher Lee and Al spoke with Casa Playa's Chef Sarah Thompson.  Al visits the new Resorts World pizza spot Amici to speak with Chef Ricky McCormick. And of course, restaurant reports, a Happy Hour report and ...

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Frequently asked questions

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Food and Loathing | Covering the Las Vegas Food Scene
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How do I get in touch with Food and Loathing | Covering the Las Vegas Food Scene?

Food and Loathing | Covering the Las Vegas Food Scene is hosted by Al Mancini and Samantha "Gemini" Stevens. Its publicly listed email is rich.johnson@utterclarity.fm. 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 Food and Loathing | Covering the Las Vegas Food Scene?

The publicly listed email for Food and Loathing | Covering the Las Vegas Food Scene: rich.johnson@utterclarity.fm.

How many listeners does Food and Loathing | Covering the Las Vegas Food Scene have?

Podseeker estimates Food and Loathing | Covering the Las Vegas Food Scene reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Food and Loathing | Covering the Las Vegas Food Scene?

Food and Loathing | Covering the Las Vegas Food Scene typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Working chefs, restaurant owners, beverage professionals, food journalists, and hospitality leaders with relevant expertise or a connection to the Las Vegas dining scene. Common among recent guests: Leading or owning a restaurant or bar; Serving as an executive chef or culinary leader; Holding a senior role in hospitality or food and beverage. Recent guests include Mamat Nafissi, Gino Rappa, and Joe Verhoest.

How hard is it to get booked on Food and Loathing | Covering the Las Vegas Food Scene?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does Food and Loathing | Covering the Las Vegas Food Scene cover?

Recent episodes cover Food, Restaurant Industry, Las Vegas Dining, Chefs, and Cocktails. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

rich.johnson@utterclarity.fm

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