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Fox 5 Las Vegas morning anchor Jason Feinberg sits down with Green Room Radio for an unfiltered conversation spanning two decades of broadcast television, celebrity encounters at E! Entertainment, and the realities of dating in Las Vegas. The three-time Emmy winner reveals how Ryan Seacrest cost him a full-time job, what really happens inside the Playboy Mansion, and why Steve Martin sent him a handwritten apology letter. Feinberg traces his unlikely path from a radio sales internship at KRQ in Tucson to anchoring four hours of live television every morning, detailing stops across 11 TV markets including Palm Springs, Birmingham, Midland-Odessa, and finally Las Vegas in 2006. His red carpet stories from E! Television include encounters with Sean Connery, Cameron Diaz, Shania Twain, Paul Walker, and Matthew Broderick — some charming, some awkward, all told with the candor of someone who has interviewed more celebrities than he can count. The conversation shifts into the mechanics of modern news reporting, including the two-source verification standard at Fox 5, the station's partnership with TMZ for breaking celebrity news, and whether social media content creators are pressuring traditional newsrooms. Feinberg shares the emotional weight of covering a murder victim's family in Alabama and the uncomfortable position of reporting on a friend's DUI arrest. Shane Sparks, Lil Rach, and Jen Garcia steer the discussion into dating culture, zodiac compatibility, the Vegas social scene, and whether the NFL manipulates outcomes for sportsbooks. Feinberg also addresses artificial intelligence replacing news anchors, the WNBA controversy surrounding Caitlin Clark, and why he believes radio faces extinction before television does. After 20 years at the same station, he remains one of the longest-tenured on-air personalities in Las Vegas local news.

Kuzzo Fly — the Luniz member behind "I Got Five On It" — breaks down how two weeks in a Seattle jail cell at 19 years old turned a street hustler into a rapper, and why he walked away from a 14-year music career to build a BBQ sauce empire from scratch. Tyrone Jones sits down with Green Room Radio hosts Tru, Shane Sparks, and Little Raych for a raw conversation about Bay Area hip-hop, entrepreneurship after rap, and the real economics of performing. The episode traces Kuzzo Fly's full arc: pressing 5,000 CDs in a Dodge Intrepid, selling independent albums hand-to-hand across Texas, performing at 40,000-seat festivals and the Grammys with the Luniz, and then voluntarily retiring in December 2024 because the repetitive grind was killing his spirit. Jones details what rappers actually take home after flights, hotels, haircuts, outfits, and splitting a $5,000 check three ways — a breakdown that exposes why most touring artists earn minimum wage. Jones also tells the full story of winning $25,000 on The Price Is Right with Drew Carey, including wearing a custom shirt of his late grandmother who introduced him to the show, the emotional interview that got him selected, his Plinko strategy for dropping the chip at the base of the N, and how internet commenters exposed his rap career in the Price Is Right comment section and killed his press momentum. The woman who won the showcase had flown a red-eye specifically to win a car because hers was stolen — a moment Jones credits to God and manifestation. The conversation covers Kuzzo Fly's transition to The Sauce by Tyrone Jones, a barbecue sauce made with fresh onion and garlic instead of powdered ingredients, now sold on Amazon and in local stores through hands-on demo days. Jones shares lessons from watching every season of Shark Tank, explains why he refuses to scale into Costco before the brand is ready, and quotes Ice Cube's advice that entrepreneurs should expect five years of zero profit before anything pays off. A spirited debate over Chris Brown versus Michael Jackson dancing and whether Kobe Bryant deserves more respect than LeBron James rounds out the episode.

Ebony Merkerson — the viral Facebook drama creator behind Ebony World of Drama — breaks down exactly how she built multiple pages totaling over three million followers, earns five figures monthly from improv skits, and why she still refuses to join TikTok despite being one of its most clipped creators. Green Room Radio hosts Tru, Little Raych, Shane Sparks, and Jen Garcia sit down with Merkerson in Las Vegas for a candid conversation about the real economics of short-form drama on Facebook. Merkerson reveals the specific posting schedule — 6:30 AM, 11:00 AM, and 5:00 PM daily — that trained her audience to show up consistently, the three-second hook rule that determines whether a skit earns real ad revenue, and why Facebook's shift from paying per view to paying per watch-time past three minutes has fundamentally changed what skit creators need to produce. The conversation covers her 70/30 revenue split with her network, the content rights trap that lets clippers steal her work on TikTok, and her method of never scripting dialogue to keep reactions natural and believable. Merkerson's trajectory from underpaid background actor to multi-page Facebook monetization powerhouse offers a blueprint for drama skit creators navigating platform payouts, content theft, and the mental toll of racist hate messages that arrive daily in her inbox.

Peter North breaks down the double life he maintained for three decades as one of the most recognized performers in adult entertainment history, revealing how he lived as a regular guy in Orange County while operating as an industry icon in the San Fernando Valley — all before social media made that impossible. The legendary adult film star sits down with Green Room Radio hosts Tru, Shane Sparks, and Little Raych for a wide-ranging conversation that covers everything from his first adult scene to his upcoming documentary releasing August 11th on Apple TV. North details how a one-way ticket from Halifax, Nova Scotia, a job at one of the last Jack LaLanne Health Spas with a fake Social Security number, and a chance encounter led him into a career spanning thousands of scenes across multiple continents. He explains the economics of male performer pay versus female performer pay, the myth of the fluffer, why he refused most gang bang scenes, and how piracy destroyed the six-figure monthly revenue his production company once generated from internet distribution alone. Peter North's forthcoming documentary, filmed over four years starting in 2021 with roughly 50 editors and featuring an interview with Jenna Jameson, premieres August 11th on Apple TV and Fandango as the performer's definitive account of an era the adult film industry will never repeat.

Dr. Dabber founder Jamie explains how induction heating eliminates atomizer replacements for dab enthusiasts, why terpene profiles matter more than THC percentage for controlling the effects of concentrates, and how temperature — not dose size — determines whether a first-time dabber has a pleasant experience or ends up in the fetal position. The conversation traces the full arc of a cannabis hardware company that nearly went under before its Switch 2 launch repositioned it as the dominant e-rig on the market. Jamie breaks down the science behind Dr. Dabber's proprietary descent mode, which mimics the thermal decay of a traditional torch-and-banger setup by dropping one degree per second during a hit. That single engineering decision solved the flavor degradation problem that has plagued electronic dab rigs for years, and it is the reason hash connoisseurs, glassblowers, and hash makers have migrated away from competing platforms. The episode also covers practical knowledge for newer consumers — what temperature to start at, why myrcene-heavy strains assist with sleep, and how the entourage effect actually works at the terpene level. Before launching Dr. Dabber thirteen years ago, Jamie was a top-20 ranked online poker player known as The Chronic 420, selling early vape pens and shatter to fellow players at the World Series of Poker after security began banning cannabis use outside the Rio. This interview offers a rare look inside a cannabis hardware company that prioritizes engineering over industrial design and customer retention over influencer marketing — a model that reshaped the e-rig category.

DJ D-Wrek calls into Green Room Radio and reveals the full origin story of Wild 'N Out — from the vacant bedroom in his Studio City apartment where he and Nick Cannon brainstormed the concept in 2004, to the self-funded pilot shot at the Comedy Union, to MTV's pickup in early 2005. The conversation unpacks why D-Wrek never received co-creator credit despite his integral role, and how the entertainment industry consistently undervalues the people who build things behind the scenes. Host Tru, co-hosts Little Raych, Jen Garcia, and Shane Sparks connect the Wild 'N Out creation story to a broader conversation about who really gets credit in entertainment. Eric Bellinger wrote roughly fifty percent of the songs on the current Usher and Chris Brown tour, yet most fans have never heard his name. Shane Sparks makes the case that Chris Brown is more purely talented than Michael Jackson based on versatility, live adaptability, and range across dancing, singing, rapping, and painting — a claim the panel debates with specific concert footage and choreography analysis. Shane Sparks brings firsthand credibility as a choreographer who toured with the Pulse dance convention alongside Wade Robson, Mia Michaels, and Laurieann Gibson, and who has known DJ D-Wrek for over twenty years. The episode also addresses the Sean Kelly fake follower controversy, where the interviewer with eleven million followers allegedly charged small business owners six thousand dollars for appearances that generated only a few hundred views. Tru warns listeners about a separate ticket scam involving a Las Vegas radio personality named Poondaga connected to 103.1. The full episode functions as a candid roundtable on how fame, talent, and authenticity collide in modern pop culture — from streaming culture and AI-powered clipping to why Conor McGregor's latest fight looked like a money grab.

Vegas Ky breaks down how he built a livestreaming career from scratch in Las Vegas with no team, no budget, and over 700 hours of streaming in a single year — revealing why most streamers quit after 30 days and what separates the top one percent from everyone else. The born-and-raised Las Vegas native explains the mechanics behind Twitch versus Kick revenue splits, why clips drive more growth than the streams themselves, and how one Christmas Eve giveback stream earned him a surprise $1,000 donation from a stranger. The conversation covers the specific production differences that separate small streamers from creators like Kai Cenat and DDG, including camera quality, IRL backpacks, and the critical role clippers play in turning raw streams into viral short-form content across TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram. Vegas Ky details his audition experience at Kai Cenat's Streaming University in Los Angeles, where roughly 3,000 people showed up and fewer than 100 were interviewed — he was number 39 after driving from Las Vegas at midnight and waiting eight hours. The episode maps the emerging economics and culture of livestreaming in Las Vegas, positioning the city as a growing hub for content creators navigating sponsorships, streamer houses, and the tension between entertainment and authenticity.

Kyla Nicole Healey explains how a trained competitive dancer from Long Island pivoted into an independent jazz and indie-pop singer-songwriter career, why she refuses to sign away her masters, and what it took to record at Abbey Road Studios in London without label backing. The Green Room crew press Healey on the realities of fusing jazz roots with contemporary, folk, and Middle Eastern influences on her debut EP, Butterfly, releasing June 28th on vinyl. The conversation covers how Healey built her sound by listening to Ella Fitzgerald and Sarah Vaughan on vinyl records with her father since age three, performed at Alvin Ailey City Center in New York, traveled with the Zodiac Dance Company, and eventually followed her intuition to Los Angeles at 21 with almost no industry connections. A Long Island dancer turned genre-fusing vocalist, Healey represents a growing wave of independent artists choosing creative ownership over label infrastructure at every stage of their careers.

Child support fraud is a phrase that triggers immediate debate, but Lionell TJ Tillman built an entire movement around proving it in court. After being retroactively placed on child support at age 12 for a child he never fathered, Tillman spent 22 years navigating a system that collected $64,000 in arrears before his case was dismissed for extrinsic fraud. He lays bare the specific federal statutes, Supreme Court case laws, and procedural loopholes that make the child support system a revenue machine rather than a child welfare program. Tillman explains how states receive $755 million in fiscal year 2026 incentives under 42 U.S.C. 658A to establish paternity, start cases, and collect arrears — functioning on a commission-like structure where performance drives federal bonuses. The conversation covers why joint legal and physical custody must be secured before engaging with child support, how 10% compounded interest on arrears enriches the state rather than the custodial parent, and why the legal father designation under Michael H v. Gerald D can trap non-biological fathers into decades of financial obligation. Tillman, a Compton native and former Universal Music Group marketing professional, details his Bringing Families Back Together and Child Support Equity Act, a bill he plans to present to Congress in 2027. The petition at change.org/childrenneedboth targets 100,000 signatures. He also reveals his upcoming contraceptive brand 18 Years Plus and a connection to Robert F. Kennedy Jr., now Secretary of Health and Human Services, who oversees the National Child Support Program. Tru shares his own ongoing custody battle in Las Vegas, adding firsthand weight to the systemic failures discussed. The episode positions child support reform as one of the most undercovered policy issues affecting American families, with $30 billion collected annually and $2.2 billion in interest alone flowing through a system that incentivizes family separation over reunification.

Sean Madden built a comedy career out of desperation, a camo wig, and fake job interviews — and the Florida Man character that started as a pandemic joke now draws millions of views and corporate clients who pay him to prank their own HR departments. This conversation on Green Room Radio traces the full arc from selling solar door-to-door in Riverside, California to headlining 500-seat theaters across the country. The episode covers how regional comedy audiences differ between East Coast and West Coast crowds, why Madden tailors his material city by city, and the specific crowd-work tactics he deploys when a set starts going sideways. The Green Room crew press Madden on the real economics of standup comedy — including the eight-year runway before he earned serious money and the 10,000-hour threshold he considers non-negotiable. A comedian who turned rejection letters into a viral character offers a masterclass in persistence, audience psychology, and knowing when desperation is the funniest material you have.

In this episode, Tru welcomes special guest host Glen Lawrence! The guys sit down with fitness icon, bikini model, and relationship commentator Gia Marie Macool. Gia talks about her recent keynote speaking engagement at a Las Vegas fitness event, breaking down her thoughts on current trends like extreme ice baths and seven-day fasting. The conversation quickly heats up as Gia addresses the intense backlash she receives for transitioning from bikini modeling to giving raw, unfiltered relationship advice, including being called a misogynist simply for demanding female accountability. The group dives deep into the toxicity of modern internet echo chambers, sharing their honest critiques of podcasts like Fresh and Fit and Michael Sartain's Men of Action program. Gia holds nothing back when discussing the realities of what men and women truly value in relationships, arguing that men inherently value sex and attraction while women value lifestyle and financial security. Tru and Glen share their own wild experiences navigating the dating scene in the Las Vegas entertainment industry, sparking a fascinating debate on why they often trust adult film stars to be more honest than traditional church girls. Tru also opens up about his personal life, detailing how dedicating his soul to the music industry led to isolation, his past struggles with being cheated on at age thirty, and how adopting an 1111 spiritual mindset changed his approach to life. He admits that since deciding to be a faithful nice guy, he feels like he constantly gets steamrolled by women in the modern dating market. Finally, Gia shares her ultimate advice for men struggling to find a partner: stop chasing women, focus on building your future, and master the monotony of success. Be sure to like, comment, and subscribe for more incredible interviews and Las Vegas podcast episodes!

In this episode, the studio is packed with incredible guests, including A&R executive M80, Australian hip-hop artist Dheezy, videographer West Lyfe, and Los Angeles rapper Kid Gotti. M80 kicks off the episode by breaking down his hands-on artist development strategy for Dheezy, revealing exclusive details about his upcoming 2025 debut album, "Tell Where You From?" M80 shares that the project will feature a massive lineup including an intro from Eminem, KXNG Crooked, Rakim, and a rare posthumous verse from D12's Proof. The conversation gets heated when M80 calls out producer Fredwreck over a twenty-thousand-dollar dispute regarding the rights to a Nate Dogg vocal track. Kid Gotti then dives into his own career, discussing his roots as an independent artist out of South Central LA and the unique pressure of having rap legend Kurupt as his uncle. The group trades crazy festival stories, with Tru recalling a terrifying moment at the Burning Trees Festival where their tour bus driver had a seizure after hitting a dab right before Busta Rhymes performed. Kid Gotti also highlights his international moves, detailing his recent commercial work for a Japanese cannabis company and a collaboration with Japanese hip-hop star Zeebra. Videographer West Lyfe joins the mix to talk about his intense work ethic, shooting over a hundred music videos a year. He shares an eerie story about filming Coolio's last music video for a track called "Mo Parking" exactly one year to the day before the rap icon passed away. This prompts Tru to share hilarious, untold stories of gambling and partying with Coolio in Las Vegas, including the time Coolio completely missed a ten-thousand-dollar hotel buyout show, only to later perform "Gangsta's Paradise" for just twenty-two dollars. Plus, the crew talks about Kendrick Lamar sweeping the Grammys and solidifying his victory over Drake with the ultimate diss track. Be sure to like, comment, and subscribe for more unfiltered hip-hop stories and exclusive interviews!

In this episode, the Green Room crew is finally rejoined by the internet-famous real estate agent and Las Vegas local, Brandon from Vegas. Brandon dives deep into the realities of the service industry, shedding light on the immense earning potential for those working in Las Vegas nightclubs and beach clubs. He also shares his ultimate food recommendations, shouting out hidden gems like Esther’s Kitchen in the Arts District and Golden Boy Deli, while declaring Herbs and Rye the best late-night spot in the city. The conversation gets real as Brandon breaks down the intense tipping culture in Las Vegas. He explains the concept of "dummy tips" and how tipping upfront can dramatically change your experience in a city where money and status dictate everything. The group discusses massive VIP spending stories, the impact of high prices at local stadiums and venues, and why catering to locals is the only way a casino can truly survive the Vegas dry seasons. Finally, Brandon shares the story of how he leveraged his social media fame into a booming real estate career and why he is dedicated to hosting free real estate seminars to help increase homeownership in the African American community. Make sure to follow Brandon from Vegas online, and catch Green Room Radio every Saturday night on 103.1 The Hustle! Be sure to like, comment, and subscribe for more Las Vegas lifestyle, business, and entertainment content!

The Green Room Crew is joined by guest host Dana June! In this wild episode, the crew welcomes back the original Green Room Radio legend, DJ Deville, for an unfiltered conversation that covers everything from Las Vegas secrets to wild internet conspiracies. The group kicks things off by dissecting the hilarious decline of Hooters, the rise of Twin Peaks, and the changing realities of the service industry. Deville then dives deep into the state of modern music, explaining how social media algorithms and rage-baiting have poisoned DJ culture. He breaks down the evolution of music, arguing that modern hip hop and pop have completely plateaued due to a lack of new instruments and a heavy reliance on basic synthesizer presets. The conversation then takes a massive turn into deep rabbit holes, exploring the Dead Internet Theory and how artificial intelligence bots and click farms are artificially driving negative engagement on platforms like Facebook and Instagram. The crew also debates wild celebrity cloning theories, the alleged origins of Bitcoin, and the dark reality behind major retail brands like Victoria's Secret and Abercrombie. Finally, Tru and Deville share some insane, behind-the-scenes Las Vegas stories. They recount the shady early days of building a podcast studio next to Las Vegas strip clubs, dodging evictions from the Siegel Group, the realities of testing Waymo self-driving cars in city traffic, and the unbelievable true story of how casino mogul Steve Wynn once single-handedly banned hip hop artists from performing in Las Vegas. Make sure to like, comment, and subscribe for more unfiltered Las Vegas stories and exclusive interviews!

The crew sits down with the "World's Sexiest DJ" and Playboy's 50th Anniversary Playmate, Colleen Shannon. Colleen shares her fascinating background, from growing up in the freezing fishing villages of Alaska to becoming a global touring DJ. She opens up about balancing her wild career with motherhood, co-parenting her two amazing kids in Arizona, and transitioning from a massive modeling career to becoming a full-time music producer using Ableton. The conversation dives deep into the gritty reality of the electronic music industry. Colleen discusses learning to DJ on actual vinyl back in 1999 and shares her frustrations with modern DJs relying entirely on pre-programmed sets instead of reading the crowd. Tru and Colleen swap their honest opinions on the Las Vegas nightclub scene, the incredibly strict rules of DJing internationally in places like China, and her unforgettable Friday night residency with the late DJ AM at Rain. They also touch on the hidden truth behind massive festival DJs and the reality of ghost producers. Things get crazy as the group swaps hilarious and wild stories about doing mushrooms at a Wu-Tang Clan and Rage Against the Machine concert, navigating intense LSD trips, and the bizarre realities of the Hollywood party scene. Colleen also reveals why she permanently deleted her OnlyFans account four different times because it was soul-sucking, her dreams of collaborating with Diplo and Shaq, and the release of her brand-new children's book, "I Am DJ Boy." Be sure to like, comment, and subscribe for more unfiltered interviews and Las Vegas nightlife secrets!

In this episode, DJ Deville joins the crew as they sit down with Las Vegas nightlife legend and historian, Stellar. Stellar takes us on an epic trip down memory lane, unpacking the golden era of Las Vegas nightclubs and the massive evolution of the EDM scene. He shares wild, untold stories about the evolution of the DJ industry —from the days of spinning vinyl, carrying heavy 400-CD booklets, and relying on MySpace networking, to the massive technological boom of USBs and streaming. Listen in as the guys discuss the history of iconic, legendary Las Vegas venues like Empire Ballroom, Utopia, Rain, Light, Trist, and XS. Stellar reveals insane behind-the-scenes moments, including DJing while Cirque du Soleil acrobats and BMX riders performed behind him, playing massive 12-hour underground sets, and the real story behind bringing Tiesto to the Rehab pool party for the very first time. The conversation also explores how Las Vegas club culture has shifted post-COVID, and Stellar shares exclusive details about his brand-new residency at the Wynn Encore, including his highly anticipated 4:30 AM closing set for the Art of the Wild festival! If you love electronic music, DJ culture, or Las Vegas history, this is a masterclass you do not want to miss!

The crew welcomes special guest co-host Dana June as they sit down with dating coach Erik Carlberg, better known in the pickup artist community as Ablaze. While the legendary dating coach Mystery was scheduled to appear, Ablaze steps in to deliver an incredible masterclass on the evolution of the pickup artist industry, modern dating dynamics, and the psychology of attraction. Ablaze breaks down the origins of the pickup community, tracing it back from underground chat forums and Project Hollywood to the mainstream VH1 reality show. He discusses the concepts in his massive new 642-page book, "The Vortex of Love," which focuses on Ideal Mate Theory rather than the standard evolutionary mate selection models pushed by most dating coaches. The group explores the crucial difference between dating confidence and actual competence, how high-status celebrities and athletes often lack basic game, and why mastering the timing of sexual escalation is the most difficult hurdle for men to overcome. The conversation takes a deep dive into the modern male loneliness epidemic and the massive rise of the Red Pill community. Ablaze shares his honest take on how extreme toxic masculinity and manipulative dating tactics are ultimately hurting men by creating negative feedback loops that prevent them from finding authentic, long-term relationships. He also reveals the behind-the-scenes reality of running intense dating bootcamps with Mystery across the country, which range from five-thousand-dollar seminars to exclusive thirteen-thousand-dollar residential training programs. Be sure to like, comment, and subscribe for more unfiltered interviews and Las Vegas podcast episodes! Check out ABLAZE's Book: https://www.datingcoachformen.com/book Amazon: https://a.co/d/024kjOeR

The Green Room crew sits down with legendary dancer and choreographer Shane Sparks for a deep dive into his incredible career and the hidden secrets of Hollywood dance movies. Shane reveals the untold stories behind some of the biggest dance films of the 2000s, including how he personally came up with the title for the movie "You Got Served" and his behind-the-scenes frustrations with the choreography battles on set. He also shares the heartbreaking stories of how he narrowly missed out on choreographing "Stomp the Yard" and the massive "Step Up" franchise, explaining why he learned the hard way to always keep his creative ideas a secret in the cutthroat entertainment industry. The conversation heats up as Shane gives his ultimate take on the greatest dancers of all time, explaining exactly why he believes Chris Brown's incredible versatility surpasses even Michael Jackson. He also breaks down the unique styles of the Jabbawockeez, Les Twins, and his early days mastering street dance styles in Ohio long before they became mainstream. Beyond dance, Shane discusses the terrifying realities of AI taking over the music and entertainment industry, his new prepay gas card business venture called Fuel Lock, and a hilarious debate about what the crew would do if they were contestants on Mr. Beast's Amazon Prime reality show Beast Games. Be sure to like, comment, and subscribe for more exclusive interviews and behind-the-scenes stories from Green Room Radio!

In this episode, the crew sits down with professional MMA fighter and Power Slap competitor Destiny McCubbin to discuss her incredible journey in combat sports. Destiny opens up about her roots growing up in Ogden, Utah, and the ultimate grind of moving to Las Vegas with only three hundred dollars to chase her fighting dreams. She shares the realities of surviving in the fight capital of the world by sleeping on couches, selling real estate, and working exhausting late-night bartending shifts just to stay afloat. The conversation dives deep into the brutal reality of competing in Dana White's Power Slap. Destiny breaks down the techniques behind taking and delivering a professional slap, the backstage controversies surrounding the coin toss, and what it was like competing internationally in Abu Dhabi. She also pulls back the curtain on the extreme, dangerous weight-cutting process fighters endure, detailing her intense water-loading protocols, sauna suit routines, and the exact rehydration shakes she uses to bounce back before stepping on the stage. The group then tackles the business side of the fight game, sharing their honest thoughts on the reality of UFC fighter pay, the lack of health insurance for athletes, and the massive payouts in influencer boxing matches featuring stars like Jake Paul and Mike Perry. Tru shares some hilarious personal stories about partying at EDC with UFC legends Nick and Nate Diaz, while Destiny discusses her own memorable interactions with Nate. Finally, Destiny talks about transitioning into sports media as an interviewer for Cageside Press and the host of her own podcast, outlining her ultimate goal to become a primary broadcaster for the UFC. Make sure to like, comment, and subscribe for more amazing interviews and Las Vegas podcast episodes!

In this episode, the Green Room crew is joined by author, entrepreneur, and former Las Vegas cocktail waitress Dana June for an eye-opening conversation about the realities of the casino service industry and the crucial importance of financial literacy. Dana shares her incredible journey of starting in the Las Vegas casino industry as an eighteen-year-old hostess, eventually working as a cocktail waitress for a decade while paying her way out of pocket through a bachelor's degree at UNLV and a master's degree from Washington State University. The group dives deep into the hidden traps of the service industry, discussing the illusion of wealth that blinds many young workers who make six figures but end up in massive debt with zero assets. The conversation breaks down the complex world of tipping culture, exploring the realities of tip compliance, tax liabilities, and why understanding tax strategy is essential for survival. Dana explains how the pandemic shifted her mindset away from climbing the corporate ladder toward achieving true financial freedom through passive income and smart tax mitigation, such as maximizing 401k contributions to drastically lower tax burdens. She also reveals the inspiration behind her new book, "How To CockTALE," which she wrote in just thirteen days after being fired from her job. The book serves as a financial framework not just for cocktail waitresses, but for Uber drivers, barbers, influencers, and anyone who earns tip-based or 1099 income. Plus, the crew shares hilarious and crazy Las Vegas stories, from dropping kids off at casino daycares like Kids Quest to the ruthless mentality of nightclub waitresses, the realities of fake IDs, and the shocking lack of financial education taught in schools.