Our Metropolis

Dan Goulet

John Katsilometes | Thu, Oct 9, 2008 (midnight)

Dan Goulet on the late Robert Goulet: “Actually, I’m a second cousin. I get asked about it everywhere I go; whenever I valet park, I’m asked about it. Usually now I just go by ‘Dan’ instead of ‘Goulet.’”

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Felix Rappaport

John Katsilometes | Thu, Oct 2, 2008 (midnight)

Felix Rappaport on the casino business: “The casino business is relatively simple. You want to be a net importer of people..."

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Ghoul oriented

John Katsilometes | Thu, Sep 11, 2008 (4:38 p.m.)

This is an excerpt from the radio show Our Metropolis, a half-hour issues and affairs program that airs Tuesdays at 6 p.m. on KUNV 91.5-FM and is hosted by Greenspun Media Group’s John Katsilometes. Next week’s guest is Fright Dome at Circus Circus creator and owner Jason Egan. For information about the attraction, which opens Oct. 3, go to www.frightdome.com.

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A partner in time

John Katsilometes | Thu, Aug 28, 2008 (midnight)

This is an excerpt from the radio show Our Metropolis, a half-hour issues and affairs program that airs Tuesdays at 6 p.m. on KUNV 91.5-FM and is hosted by Greenspun Media Group’s John Katsilometes. Tune in next week to hear the rest of this interview with Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth is Executive Director Matt Hirsch, who is taking over for organization Kathleen Boutin, along with a young man named Hakim who has received assistance from NPHY. For information about the organization, go to nevadahomelessyouth.org.

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Hoop Dreams

John Katsilometes | Thu, Aug 14, 2008 (midnight)

This is an excerpt from the radio show Our Metropolis, a half-hour issues and affairs program that airs Tuesdays at 6 p.m. on KUNV 91.5-FM and is hosted by Greenspun Media Group’s John Katsilometes. Tune in next week to hear the rest of this interview with Alexis Levi, general manager, CEO and owner of the Las Vegas Stars of the International Basketball League. For information about the team, go to www.iblhoopsonline.com.

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In Living Black & White

John Katsilometes | Thu, Aug 7, 2008 (midnight)

This is an excerpt from the radio show Our Metropolis, a half-hour issues and affairs program that airs Tuesdays at 6 p.m. on KUNV 91.5-FM and is hosted by Greenspun Media Group’s John Katsilometes. Tune in next week to hear the rest of this interview with Aid for AIDS of Nevada (AFAN) Executive Director Jennifer Morss. The 22nd annual AFAN Black & White Party is set for Aug. 23 at the Palms Pool. Go to the AFAN Web site for information:

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Pure Satisfaction

John Katsilometes | Thu, Jul 31, 2008 (midnight)

This is an excerpt from the radio show Our Metropolis, a half-hour issues and affairs program that airs Tuesdays at 6 p.m. on KUNV 91.5-FM and is hosted by Greenspun Media Group’s John Katsilometes. Tune in next week to hear the rest of this interview with Pat Davis, president of Passion Parties Inc., which bills itself as “the premier supplier of sensual products in the United States and Canada,” and is based in Las Vegas:

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Beyond Father Flanagan

John Katsilometes | Thu, Jul 24, 2008 (midnight)

John Katsilometes chats with Tom Waite, CEO of Boys Town Nevada, in this edition of Our Metropolis.

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A legacy owed to Celine

John Katsilometes | Thu, Jul 10, 2008 (midnight)

This is an excerpt from the radio show Our Metropolis, a half-hour issues and affairs program that airs Tuesdays at 6 p.m. on KUNV 91.5-FM and is hosted by Greenspun Media Group’s John Katsilometes. Tune in next week to hear the rest of this interview with John Nelson, vice president of AEG Live, which produces top concerts and shows across the country, including Elton John, Cher and Bette Midler at the Colosseum at Caesars, and has partnered with Harrah’s for an arena project just east of the Strip near Bally’s:

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Walkin’ Fremont with Jackie Gaughan

John Katsilometes | Thu, Jul 3, 2008 (midnight)

This is an excerpt from the radio show Our Metropolis, a half-hour issues and affairs program that airs Tuesdays at 6 p.m. on KUNV 91.5-FM and is hosted by the Greenspun Media Group’s John Katsilometes. Tune in next week to hear the rest of this interview with El Cortez General Manager Mike Nolan:

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Don’t blurb me, bro

John Katsilometes | Thu, Jun 26, 2008 (midnight)

This is an excerpt from the radio show Our Metropolis, a half-hour issues and affairs program that airs Tuesdays at 6 p.m. on KUNV 91.5-FM and is hosted by the Greenspun Media Group’s John Katsilometes. Tune in next week to hear the rest of this interview with Las Vegas Weekly contributing editor and film critic Josh Bell:

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Of masks and Packers

John Katsilometes | Thu, Jun 19, 2008 (midnight)

This is an excerpt from the radio show Our Metropolis, a half-hour issues and affairs program that airs Tuesdays at 6 p.m. on KUNV 91.5-FM and is hosted by Greenspun Media Group’s John Katsilometes. Tune in next week to hear the rest of this interview with Anthony Crivello, who this month has taken over as the titular role in Phantom—Las Vegas Spectacular at The Venetian:

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Film fanatic

John Katsilometes | Thu, Jun 5, 2008 (midnight)

There are two reactions I get when [people] learn about CineVegas. Most, four out of five people, really get it. It makes perfect sense because it is a city that welcomes all these types of people and can have parties every night. Then there is the one in five who think the city lacks culture.

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Of maggots and men

John Katsilometes | Thu, May 29, 2008 (12:01 a.m.)

This is an excerpt from the radio show Our Metropolis, a half-hour issues and affairs program that airs Tuesdays at 6 p.m. on KUNV 91.5-FM and his hosted by the Greenspun Media Group’s John Katsilometes. Tune in next week to hear the rest of this interview with Dr. Lee Goff, entomological consultant for the FBI and the CSI television shows, who is curator of CSI: Crime Scene Insects at the Las Vegas Natural History Museum.

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Speedy delivery

John Katsilometes | Thu, May 22, 2008 (midnight)

Interview with Vegas PBS General Manager Tom Axtell.

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The UFC helps put the “super” in Super Bowl Weekend with an important fight card the day before the football championship.
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Mid-century marvel: At home with Steve Evans
A look at the gorgeous mid-century modern home of a Las Vegas icon, built by another—the late Flora Dungan, accountant, university regent and state assemblywoman.

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