{"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":"JAMES TRADER: 20 Years in Vegas Nightlife → Now Owning One of the Hottest Omakase Spots","slug":"james-trader-20-years-in-vegas-nightlife-now-owning-one-of-the-hottest-omakase-spots","published_at":"2026-01-03T00:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/vegas-circle-1011729/james-trader-20-years-in-vegas-nightlife-now-owning-one-of-the-hottest-omakase-spots","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/vegas-circle-1011729","url":"https://www.buzzsprout.com/1583914/episodes/18445325-james-trader-20-years-in-vegas-nightlife-now-owning-one-of-the-hottest-omakase-spots.mp3","audio_url":"https://www.buzzsprout.com/1583914/episodes/18445325-james-trader-20-years-in-vegas-nightlife-now-owning-one-of-the-hottest-omakase-spots.mp3","summary":"Send us Fan Mail The best meals start with trust, and few dining styles embody that more than omakase—“leave it up to you.” We sit with James, the force behind Kase Sake Sushi, to unpack how he translated two decades in hospitality and a stint as a DJ into a neighborhood sushi bar that delivers traditional technique, razor-sharp sourcing, and an approachable price point. If you’ve wondered how to enjoy pristine nigiri without the $300 shock, or how a restaurant maintains freshness in the dese...","meta_description":"Send us Fan Mail The best meals start with trust, and few dining styles embody that more than omakase—“leave it up to you.” We sit with James, the force b…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1582,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/vegas-circle-1011729/episodes/james-trader-20-years-in-vegas-nightlife-now-owning-one-of-the-hottest-omakase-spots/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/james-trader-20-years-in-vegas-nightlife-now-owning-one-of-the-hottest-omakase-spots.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}