Talking With John Feinstein – November 29, 2018

11/29/18 • 16 min

The Talk About Las Vegas Podcast | a podcast by Ira Sternberg

This week, Ira spoke with John Feinstein. #1 New York Times bestseller and sports-writing legend John Feinstein is author of the newly-released book, “QUARTERBACK” In this 15-minute episode of Talk About Las Vegas,Feinstein talks about the singular importance of the quarterback in the NFL universe; why it is the most scrutinized position in sports; what he learned from speaking with Alex Smith, Ryan Fitzpatrick, Joe Flacco, Andrew Luck and Doug Williams; why a quarterback is either a hero or a goat; how hard it is physically; and their commonality, including how bright they all are. Feinstein is the author of 35 books, including the two best-selling sports books of all time: “A Season on The Brink,” and “A Good Walk Spoiled,” both No. 1 New York Times bestsellers. Ten of his books have been mysteries written for kids. The first of these, “Last Shot,” won The Edgar Allen Poe Award for mystery writing and was also a New York Times bestseller. His most recent non-fiction book, “Where Nobody Knows Your Name,” was his 23rd New York Times bestseller. His 36th book, “The Legends Club,”chronicles the rivalries and relationships among Mike Krzyzewski, Dean Smith and Jim Valvano. In addition to his books, John also works for The Washington Post, The Golf Channel, Golf Digest, Sirius XM, CBS Sports Radio and Comcast Sportsnet. He has been inducted into The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame; The National Sportswriters and Sportscasters Hall of Fame; The U.S. Basketball Writer’s Hall of Fame and the Greater D.C. Jewish Sports Hall of Fame. https://jfeinsteinbooks.com/On Twitter: https://twitter.com/JFeinsteinBooks

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Talking With David Schwartz – November 19, 2018

This week, Ira spoke with David Schwartz. David G. Schwartz is a writer, historian and Director of the Center for Gaming Research at UNLV. He also is a Forbes contributor who recently wrote a column on Circus Circus celebrating its 50th anniversary and what he calls “its long, surprising, and sometimes sordid history.” In this 30-minute episode of Talk About Las Vegas, Schwartz talks about the importance of Circus Circus in the scope of Las Vegas history; the enduring theme of being a playground for both children and adults; the life and times of Jay Sarno, who was never a guy to do things small when he could do them big, and who hated Las Vegas when he first arrived; the two surprising people who Sarno considered friends; why long-time employees are proud of their property; and the role of Circus Circus in Las Vegas in the 21st century. Schwartz has written several books, including Grandissimo: The First Emperor of Las Vegas, Roll the Bones: The History of Gambling, and Boardwalk Playground: The Making, Unmaking, & Remaking of Atlantic City. He has been extensively quoted in the media and featured in television programs. Born in Atlantic City, New Jersey, Schwartz earned his bachelor’s degree (a double major in anthropology and history) as well as his master’s degree from the University of Pennsylvania before receiving his doctorate in US History from UCLA. His academic interest in gambling stems from his hands-on experience in the casino industry as a security officer, surveillance officer, and Mr. Peanut. http://www.dgschwartz.comOn Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrDave702

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This week, Ira spoke with Jay Baer. Entrepreneur Jay Baer, president of the Indiana-based consulting firm "Convince & Convert" and the keynote speaker at the recent Governor’s Global Tourism Summit in Reno, is the author of “Talk Triggers.” In this 30-minute episode of Talk About Las Vegas, Baer talks about turning customers into volunteer marketers; how Penn & Teller, among others, are effective in using the techniques of word of mouth as opposed to social media; how these techniques make your marketing customer driven rather than celebrity driven; how to give your customers something they don’t expect; and why Baer loves judging barbecue! Baer helps businesses clone their customers.He is a seventh- generation entrepreneur, has written six best-selling books, and has founded five multi-million dollar companies. He is the President of Convince & Convert, a consulting firm that works with the world’s most iconic brands like The United Nations, 3M, and Hilton gain and keep more customers. A recent inductee into the Professional Speaking Hall of Fame, he’s also an avid tequila collector, and a certified barbecue judge. http://www.travelnevada.comhttp://www.jaybaer.com On Twitter: https://twitter.com/jaybaer