Topic: Convention Center

3 chapters across the catalog

Service Burro
Episode 998

998: Service Burro

CES 2018 Power Outage, Las Vegas Convention Center

The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2018 in Las Vegas experienced a significant power outage that lasted for two hours. Nevada Energy attributed the blackout to issues with the convention center's equipment, while speculation arose regarding potential union involvement or Teamster labor disputes similar to historical incidents at the Javits Center in New York.

New Mediocre
Episode 713 17:52 - 19:24

713: New Mediocre

Las Vegas Logistics, Parking Hacks, Transportation Tips

The hosts share logistical advice for attending large conventions in Las Vegas, emphasizing the necessity of renting a car to avoid long taxi lines. They detail a specific parking hack involving a small hotel behind the convention center that offers weekly parking for ten dollars. They also mention local residents who rent out apartment parking spots to attendees during major events.

Ninjas in Mongolia
Episode 503 1:20:25 - 1:21:57

503: Ninjas in Mongolia

NAB Show Las Vegas, Parking Corruption

The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) show in Las Vegas featured 95,000 attendees and a heavy presence of media industry stereotypes. Despite the large crowd, the convention center had numerous empty parking spots that were reportedly being held for "handicapped" drivers as part of a perceived local scam. The hosts describe the atmosphere of the show as being filled with "local anchors" and industry "talking heads."