Talk About Las Vegas With Ira

This week on "Talk About Las Vegas With Ira," Ira steps into the ring—metaphorically—with comedian, filmmaker, and former Arizona Lightweight Boxing Champion Joey Me-dina (appearing with Lisa Alvarado, the Latin Queen of Comedy), October 30 at Chinita's Venue in Henderson at 7:00 & 9:15 PM. In a raw, revealing, and hilarious conversation, Joey shares how growing up as a shy, latchkey kid in the Bronx—and navigating life without a father—pushed him toward the boxing gym, where he trained daily with relentless discipline. That same fight-for-survival mentality would later shape his approach to comedy: “Mentally, it’s the same thing,” he says. But before boxing or stand-up, Joey was already winning—behind the camera. With more than 250 film festival awards, he discovered storytelling early, eventually transitioning from open mics to a powerhouse career that blends humor, grit, and heart. Joey opens up about: How the boxing ring prepared him for the comedy stage Why filmmaking was actually his first love Overcomi