Eric Gladstone joins BigHead to share one of the most fascinating career journeys we’ve heard on the show.
Long before becoming a driving force behind the Feast of Friends and Vegas Unstripped, Eric spent decades in music journalism, interviewing some of the most renowned and celebrated musicians in the world. His career eventually brought him to Las Vegas, where he helped tell the story of the city’s evolving food scene and became one of its biggest advocates.
We talk about Eric’s years covering music, the surprising role Robin Leach played in bringing him to Vegas, the creation of Vegas Unstripped, the challenges facing local media, and why independent restaurants matter more than ever in Las Vegas.
In this episode:
• Eric’s early years in music journalism and writing for major publications
• Interviews with artists including Beck, Beastie Boys, Yoko Ono, and Smashing Pumpkins
• How Robin Leach helped introduce him to Las Vegas
• The story behind Feast of Friends
• The creation of Vegas Unstripped
• Why Vegas media is different from other major cities
• What makes restaurants succeed in Las Vegas
• Why independent restaurants are so important in Vegas
• Food trends, influencers, AI, and the future of marketing
• Eric’s vision for the next chapter of Las Vegas food culture
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