On the Corner of Main Street

Lisa Melmed, Jonathan Jossel, Gary Vickery

podcast@plazahotelcasino.com

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Booking Overview

A downtown Las Vegas business and culture series recorded at the Plaza Hotel & Casino, featuring leaders behind gaming, hospitality, architecture, arts, and city initiatives. It’s a strong fit for PR teams pitching local-to-mid market executives and civic/industry stakeholders who can speak to Las Vegas’ growth, development, and visitor experience.

Metrics

Episodes: 177

Frequency: Biweekly

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1k-10k

Gender skew: Male

Location: USA

YouTube: 2.6k subscribers

Instagram: 1.9k followers

Contact Information

podcast@plazahotelcasino.com

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Host

Lisa Melmed - Co-host of On the Corner of Main Street, recorded at the Plaza Hotel & Casino, focusing on downtown Las Vegas—gaming, special events, new projects, and the growing art scene.

Jonathan Jossel - CEO at the Plaza Hotel & Casino and co-host of On the Corner of Main Street; the show includes insights from gaming industry leaders, entertainers, local officials, and downtown partners about wher...

Gary Vickery - Co-host of On the Corner of Main Street, recorded at the Plaza Hotel & Casino, covering downtown Las Vegas and welcoming special guests such as industry leaders and local officials.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
C-suite or senior leaders tied to downtown Las Vegas and the broader gaming/hospitality ecosystem (e.g., general managers of major venues, founder/CEOs of design/development firms, co-CEOs of hospitality/nightlife groups), plus occasional local officials and downtown partners.
Required Achievements:  
Leadership of a major Las Vegas property or hospitality brand, Founder/CEO role in a development or design firm with large casino/resort portfolios, Executive role in a major nightlife/operator group, Involvement in notable large-scale projects or high-profile venues

Recent Guest Discussions

Chad Jahn - Hospitality Career And Leadership Approach; Guest Experience Standards; Oscar's Positioning Within Downtown Las Vegas; Brief Mention Via Oscar Goodman Call-in

Paul Steelman - Casino Resort Design And Development Career; Major Global Projects; Lessons And Myths In Casino Design; Perspective On Las Vegas Visitor Experience And Iconic Properties

Jason Strauss - Vegas Nightlife Evolution; Industry Outlook And Prior Predictions; Growth Despite Online Noise; Plans For Upcoming Nightlife Developments

Recent Topics

Gaming, Hospitality, Architecture, Downtown, Art

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
On the Corner of Main Street
:

Chad Jahn: Crafting Unforgettable Experiences at Oscar's

May 28, 2026

In this episode of On the Corner of Main Street, Jonathan and Gary share property updates—including passing 500,000 podcast downloads, EDC expanding to two weekends, the return of Friday-night summer fireworks, and plans for a new high-limit slots area—before spotlighting Oscar's Steakhouse general manager Chad Jahn ("Big Bad Chad"). Chad talks about moving to Las Vegas as a child, starting in restaurants young, graduating from UNLV, and building his hospitality career through Steve Wynn-era ...

Architectural Legends: The Making of Las Vegas Icons with Paul Steelman

May 14, 2026

In this episode, Jonathan and Gary welcome architect Paul Steelman, founder/CEO of Steelman Partners, to discuss his career shaping casino resorts worldwide. Steelman recounts starting in Atlantic City after casino gambling was approved in 1976, meeting Joel Bergman and Steve Wynn, and working on Golden Nugget Atlantic City and The Mirage. He shares major international projects such as Sands Macao, Solaire (Philippines), Ho Tram (Vietnam), and casinos across Europe, plus design myths about ca...

The Evolution of Vegas Nightlife: Insights from Jason Strauss

April 23, 2026

Jonathan and Gary welcome back Tao Group co-CEO Jason Strauss. Strauss looks back on his 2021 predictions—from the Sphere to the Arts District—while breaking down why Vegas is still growing despite the noise online. He also teases what's next, including a new Omnia Dayclub opening during EDC weekend, and shares a simple rule: know every role before you lead.

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