DFAW #159: Casino Kid

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On episode 159 of the Atlantic City and Casino Biz Podcast, we start by remembering Darryl McEwen, who died on October 10th at age 72. Darryl published the Seven Stars Insider website, wrote the Mr. AC Casino column for Atlantic City weekly, and did a monthly feature on Atlantic City events for TravelZork. He will be sorely missed.

Looking back at AC history, we discuss an Atlantic City resident who broke new ground in 1859, and a collision between a cruise ship and an oil tanker that occurred in 1959.

In the news:

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Episode info: [ 0:39:24 | 18.9 MB | download here ]

DFAW #158: Our Top 3 Casinos in AC

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On episode 158 of the Atlantic City and Casino Biz Podcast, Kyle and Craig discuss how the first public school on the island was created and when “Summertime on the Pier” danced its way into living rooms. We also discuss random topics like 2-night vs. 1-night trips, our favorite AC casinos, and what we’d do if all hotel rooms suddenly cost $300. Then we get to the news:

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Episode info: [ 0:32:05 | 15.4 MB | download here ]

DFAW #157: BSD and ASD

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On episode 157 of the Atlantic City and Casino Biz Podcast, Kyle and Craig have informed discussions about Parisian lighthouse technology and 1950s military aviation and weaponry. Then it’s time for a trip report, including:

  • Ocean, Resorts, and Tropicana rooms
  • Lucky Snake Arcade at Showboat
  • Dougherty’s Happy Hour
  • Tennessee Avenue Beer Hall
  • VUE at Claridge
  • Steel Pier Pizza
  • Vagabond Kitchen & Tap House
  • Cuba Libre drinks
  • Ryfe
  • Chelsea Pub & Inn
  • Hayday Coffee
  • Long Room at Borgata
  • And more!

In case you missed it, be sure to check out Craig’s latest appearance on The Other Side of Midnight with Frank Morano.

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Episode info: [ 0:49:34 | 23.8 MB | download here ]

DFAW #156: Don’t Put a Tax on a Beautiful Girl

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On episode 156 of the Atlantic City and Casino Biz Podcast, Kyle and Craig look back at an Atlantic City-themed musical variety special that aired on NBC in 1956 (see a clip on YouTube), then discuss memories of Harry’s oyster bar after it announced it will close on September 26th. After that, it’s time for some trip plans with just days remaining until we’re in AC for two nights! And we finally wrap up season 3 of Boardwalk Empire.

Be sure to check out Craig’s latest appearance on The Other Side of Midnight with Frank Morano!

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Episode info: [ 0:34:51 | 16.7 MB | download here ]

DFAW #155: Walking Back Our Praise

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On episode 155 of the Atlantic City and Casino Biz Podcast, Kyle and Craig look back at 1855 when construction started on the Absecon Lighthouse, then 1955 when the motel era was in full swing and the Nautilus and Sun ‘N’ Sand motels opened.

And of course, the biggest AC-related news:

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Episode info: [ 0:34:48 | 16.7 MB | download here ]

DFAW #154: Two Hours in AC

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On episode 154 of the Atlantic City and Casino Biz Podcast, Kyle and Craig discuss the best options if you only have two hours to spend in AC. We also look back at 1854 when Atlantic City was incorporated, the first mayor was elected, and the first train made its way to the resort. Then we jump ahead 100 years to the centennial celebration and “Diamond Jubilee of Light,” as well as yet another fire on the Boardwalk.

There wasn’t a ton of news but we did correct some mistakes from last episode and talk about the July gambling revenue while making more mistakes. Check out the relevant links:

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Episode info: [ 0:39:53 | 19.1 MB | download here ]

DFAW #153: Diversify Your Bonds

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On episode 153 of the Atlantic City and Casino Biz Podcast, Kyle and Craig look back the first hotel and the first motel in AC, wax nostalgic over some late-’90s bands, then get into the news:

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Episode info: [ 0:41:34 | 20.0 MB | download here ]

DFAW #152: Field Trip to Peru

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On episode 152 of the Atlantic City and Casino Biz Podcast, Kyle and Craig look back a 1952 Atlantic City pinball/bingo machine, yet another major fire, and one of the most important events in the establishment of the resort. We also reconsider our opinions about the 1951 video from last episode before getting into the news.

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Episode info: [ 0:34:24 | 16.5 MB | download here ]

DFAW #151: Kings and Little Men

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On episode 151 of the Atlantic City and Casino Biz Podcast, Kyle and Craig look back at a rug store fire on the Boardwalk and a fairly uninteresting travel video from 1951, then answer some listener emails before getting into the news. We also discuss a terrible card game that we call “Kings and Little Men” but seems to actually be called Kings and Little Ones.

The news:

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Episode info: [ 0:45:27 | 21.8 MB | download here ]

DFAW #150: A Rando Trip Report

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On episode 150 of the Atlantic City and Casino Biz Podcast, Kyle and Craig look back at a record-setting Frank Sinatra concert at Steel Pier, discuss some quick news updates, then give an incredibly detailed report of their recent AC trip.

News:

Reviews:

  • Resorts rooms, casino, and food court
  • Gambling at Hard Rock
  • Bus transportation
  • Angelo’s Fairmount Tavern
  • Bourré
  • Ducktown Tavern
  • Pic-A-Lilli
  • The Seed

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Episode info: [ 0:58:48 | 28.2 MB | download here ]