Vegas Circle

Vegas Circle

Step into the electrifying world of The Vegas Circle, a dynamic American podcast based in the vibrant city of Las Vegas. Guided by the infectious energy of Co-Founders Paki Phillips, hailing from Chicago, and Chris Smith, a proud Detroit native, this podcast burst onto the scene in July 2018 with a mission—to amplify the voices of those with extraordinary stories shaping the cultural landscape not only in Las Vegas but across the globe.

Picture this: A podcast that doesn't just talk, but roars with life. The Vegas Circle Podcast has played host to an impressive lineup of trailblazers, from the charismatic Global Keynote Speaker Nick Santonastasso to the gridiron legend and Hall of Fame hopeful Steven Jackson. The excitement doesn't stop there—Wellness Coach Kelley Fertitta-Nemiro, NBA Players CJ Watson and Marcus Banks, Amazon Web Services Co-Founder Robert Frederick, Nike Master Trainer Traci Copeland, and even "The Last Dance" Producer Matt Maxson have all graced the podcast with their presence.

But wait, there's more! Prepare to be spellbound as the podcast delves into the magical world of Magician & Illusionist Jay Owenhouse, explores the seasoned insights of MLB Veteran James Loney, and hears from entrepreneurial maestros like Blake Wynn, Dean Grey, and Del Wayne. And that's just the tip of the iceberg.

The Vegas Circle Podcast isn't just a podcast; it's a pulsating force that transcends boundaries. You can catch the excitement on all major platforms, including Apple and Google Podcasts, Anchor, Spotify, YouTube, and more. Dive into the thrill at TheVegasCircle.com or connect with them via email at admin@thevegascircle.com.

Feel the pulse of The Vegas Circle across social media:

  • Instagram: @vegascirclepodcast
  • Facebook: @TheVegasCirclePodcast
  • LinkedIn: Vegas Circle Podcast
  • X: @CircleVegas


Don't just listen—immerse yourself in the whirlwind of stories that redefine the podcast experience. The Vegas Circle Podcast: where the energy never sleeps.

From Homelessness & Addiction to Hope | Brent Nowak | Shine a Light
Member-OnlyVegas CircleAugust 22, 202600:41:0728.26 MB

From Homelessness & Addiction to Hope | Brent Nowak | Shine a Light

Send us Fan Mail A recovery story is easy to applaud from a distance, but it sounds different when you hear the details from someone who lived it. We sit down with Brent Nowak, Director of Community Integration at Shine A Light Foundation, to talk about the real path from addiction and homelessness ...

Ishe Smith Tells All: Mayweather, Becoming World Champion & The Business of Boxing
Member-OnlyVegas CircleAugust 07, 202600:48:0733.07 MB

Ishe Smith Tells All: Mayweather, Becoming World Champion & The Business of Boxing

Send us Fan Mail A kid gets bullied at school, learns to protect himself, and ends up becoming the first Las Vegas boxer to win a world championship. That’s the arc Ishe “Sugar Shay” Smith brings to Vegas Circle, and he tells it with zero fluff and a lot of hard-earned clarity. We walk through his e...

Meet the Man Selling Las Vegas' Most Luxurious Homes | Kamran Zand's $1B Real Estate Empire
Member-OnlyVegas CircleJuly 28, 202600:39:0226.83 MB

Meet the Man Selling Las Vegas' Most Luxurious Homes | Kamran Zand's $1B Real Estate Empire

Send us Fan Mail He went from a foreclosed first home to negotiating $20M-plus deals in the Las Vegas luxury real estate market and he didn’t get there by pretending it was easy. We sit down with Kamron, founder and CEO of Luxury Estates International (LEI), to unpack the setbacks that forced him to...

From DJ to CEO: How Maria Romano Built a Marketing Empire
Member-OnlyVegas CircleJuly 04, 202600:42:4029.32 MB

From DJ to CEO: How Maria Romano Built a Marketing Empire

Send us Fan Mail Vegas can make you famous overnight or invisible forever, and the difference is rarely “talent” alone. We’re joined by Maria Romano, one of Las Vegas’s top working DJs and the founder of Mr. Marketing Group, to get brutally practical about what it takes to build a name in the most c...

How a USAF Combat Pilot Built GTG Energy After Flying the F-22 Raptor
Member-OnlyVegas CircleJune 19, 202600:47:5332.92 MB

How a USAF Combat Pilot Built GTG Energy After Flying the F-22 Raptor

Send us Fan Mail Nicotine can feel like a cheat code for focus, but the bill shows up later in stress, cravings, and a rising baseline you can’t outrun. We sit down with Josh Gunderson, a US Air Force combat pilot who has flown F-15s and F-22s, to talk about what “performance” really costs when your...