{"podcast":{"title":"Vegas Circle","slug":"vegas-circle-1011729","podcast_index_feed_id":1011729,"rss_url":"https://rss.buzzsprout.com/1583914.rss","website_url":"http://TheVegasCircle.com","image_url":"https://storage.buzzsprout.com/z7qo8c79r7dvh7ki3pnv7q0yjpoe?.jpg","author":"The Vegas Circle","episode_count":195,"summary":"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…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-05T12:18:54.677783+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/vegas-circle-1011729"},"episode":{"title":"From Vegas Tunnels to The Stage: Rob Banghart’s  Journey from Addiction to Inspiration","slug":"from-vegas-tunnels-to-the-stage-rob-banghart-s-journey-from-addiction-to-inspiration","published_at":"2025-08-29T16:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/vegas-circle-1011729/from-vegas-tunnels-to-the-stage-rob-banghart-s-journey-from-addiction-to-inspiration","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/vegas-circle-1011729","url":"https://www.buzzsprout.com/1583914/episodes/17755945-from-vegas-tunnels-to-the-stage-rob-banghart-s-journey-from-addiction-to-inspiration.mp3","audio_url":"https://www.buzzsprout.com/1583914/episodes/17755945-from-vegas-tunnels-to-the-stage-rob-banghart-s-journey-from-addiction-to-inspiration.mp3","summary":"Send us Fan Mail What does it mean to lose everything and find your way back? Rob Banghart's journey from addiction to redemption takes us through the darkest corners of Las Vegas—literally beneath the glittering city where few tourists ever venture. Rob shares his raw, unflinching story of how alcoholism and addiction led him from working in prestigious restaurants under Wolfgang Puck to living in the vast tunnel system beneath Las Vegas. For five years, homelessness was his reality, with t...","meta_description":"Send us Fan Mail What does it mean to lose everything and find your way back? Rob Banghart's journey from addiction to redemption takes us through the dar…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2861,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/vegas-circle-1011729/episodes/from-vegas-tunnels-to-the-stage-rob-banghart-s-journey-from-addiction-to-inspiration/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/vegas-circle-1011729/from-vegas-tunnels-to-the-stage-rob-banghart-s-journey-from-addiction-to-inspiration.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}