Welcome to our Nevada History series!

Today we’re diving into how the Railroads shaped Nevada. Before the neon, before the casinos, before Las Vegas became the entertainment capital of the world… Nevada was a railroad state.

In this episode, we explore how the transcontinental railroad, the Virginia & Truckee, and the early lines of Southern Pacific and the Las Vegas railroad transformed empty desert into thriving cities. Learn how Reno, Sparks, and Las Vegas all owe their existence to steel rails, steam locomotives, and the men who carved tracks across the high desert.

You’ll discover:

🚂 How the Central Pacific Railroad chose the site that became Reno

🏔️ The brutal construction across the Sierra Nevada

🪙 How the Comstock Lode gave birth to the Virginia & Truckee Railroad

🏭 Why Sparks was created almost overnight as a new railroad town

🌵 How a desert rail stop became Las Vegas in 1905

🚆 And how modern freight and Amtrak still follow the same routes todayNevada wasn’t built by neon or mob money — it was built by railroads, one spike and one mile at a time.

If you love Nevada history, railroads, old mining towns, and the forgotten stories of the Wild West, you’re in the right place.

👉 Subscribe to Fourth Street Live Podcast for more wild stories from the Silver State — outlaws, casinos, and the real history behind the neon. The past is never really dead, and Nevada is just waiting to be told.#NevadaHistory #RenoHistory #LasVegasHistory #SparksNevada #NevadaRailroads #RailroadHistory #VirginiaAndTruckee #CentralPacificRailroad #TranscontinentalRailroad #ComstockLode #WildWestHistory #NevadaStories #RenoNevada #VegasHistory #BiggestLittleCity #HistoryDocumentary #AmericanHistory #OldWest #NevadaLore

Episode 28 | Raymond Davis — Author of Incorruptible, Recovery, Fear, and Finding Faith

Raymond Davis has lived through darkness most people never escape. Raised in the East Bay, Ray’s story moves from childhood identity struggles to 21 years of alcoholism, meth addiction, street life, DUIs, rehabs, and paranoia so deep he once chased shadow people in the Tenderloin. But everything changed when faith cracked through his chaos.

In this episode, Ray shares raw stories about growing up mixed-race in a divided world, surviving addiction in the Bay, wrestling with fear, losing friends to the disease, and the moment he finally surrendered on February 3rd, 2006 — a turning point that sparked nearly two decades of recovery. He talks about repairing family relationships, caring for his aging parents, learning accountability, speaking inside San Quentin, and discovering purpose through service, spirituality, and writing his book Incorruptible.

This conversation goes deep into fear, faith, identity, ego, unity, and what it really takes to walk out of the grave and into a new life. A powerful episode for anyone navigating recovery or looking for proof that transformation is real.

⁠Incorruptible By Raymond Davis⁠

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Fourth Street Live is hosted by Jacob Green, a Reno-based author, musician, biker, and storyteller, bringing raw conversations about recovery, motorcycles, and local culture.

Welcome to our Nevada History Series!

Today we’re diving into the top five most dangerous and notorious mobsters tied to Nevada — the men who shaped Las Vegas from the shadows and left a trail of crime, corruption, and unforgettable stories behind them.

From Bugsy Siegel, the mobster who helped build the Flamingo and modernize the Strip…To Tony “The Ant” Spilotro, the violent enforcer whose reign inspired the movie Casino…To Lefty Rosenthal, Moe Dalitz, and Frank Cullotta, whose lives blurred the line between glittering casinos and organized crime.

Nevada’s history is full of untold tales, and this series will bring you the wildest, darkest, and most fascinating stories from the Silver State every week.

If you love true crime, Vegas history, or behind-the-scenes stories most people never hear… hit Subscribe and join us for the journey.#NevadaHistory #RenoHistory #LasVegasHistory #SparksNevada #NevadaRailroads #RailroadHistory #VirginiaAndTruckee #CentralPacificRailroad #TranscontinentalRailroad #ComstockLode #WildWestHistory #NevadaStories #RenoNevada #VegasHistory #BiggestLittleCity #HistoryDocumentary #AmericanHistory #OldWest #NevadaLore

Fourth Street Live is a podcast built on raw, unfiltered stories from real people. From veterans to entrepreneurs, comedians to creators, athletes to everyday survivors, each episode dives into the moments that shape us — adversity, rebuilding, grit, growth, and purpose. No scripts, no filters, just honest conversations about life, struggle, success, and the human experience. New episodes weekly.

Episode 27 | Lily Grace – Rising Star of Country Music

Lily Grace is one of Australia’s fastest-rising country artists and a prolific young songwriter making waves across the industry. With a warm, heartfelt sound and a natural presence far beyond her years, Lily has already toured, written, and performed alongside icons like James Blundell, Vance Joy, Orianthi, Robben Ford, Amber Lawrence, Casey Barnes, Catherine Britt, and Human Nature.

Her contemporary country-pop style blends storytelling, emotion, and energy, captivating audiences on national and international stages.

From singing at age 10 to self-funding her gear by busking local markets, Lily built her career from the ground up. She has become a standout performer at major festivals—including Tamworth, Groundwater, and Gympie Muster—and earned accolades such as Gold Coast’s People’s Choice Award, multiple Australian Country Music People’s Choice Awards, and finalist recognition in the Queensland Music Awards. Her debut album Old Enough To Know Better soared to #1 on the ARIA Country Albums chart and #5 across all genres, holding chart positions for over three months.

With millions of streams, charting singles like “Sixteen Wishes,” “The Two of Us Meet,” and her breakout duet “Annie June,”

Lily Grace is carving her place as one of Australia’s most exciting female artists. In this episode, she shares her journey, collaborations, inspirations, and what’s next for a young artist truly destined for global stages.

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Struggling with Addiction? 1-800-662-HELP

Intro music: “Tank!” by Seatbelts. Licensed courtesy of Yoko Kanno. All rights reserved.

Fourth Street Live is hosted by Jacob Green, a Reno-based author, musician, biker, and storyteller, bringing raw conversations about recovery, motorcycles, and local culture.

Episode 26 | Kathy Courtney – The Courtney Group, Real Estate, Ranch Life & Rogue Beginnings

Kathy Courtney, founder of The Courtney Group, joins us to share her incredible journey through real estate, ranch life, chaos, grit, and rebuilding. With over 20 years in the industry, Kathy has built one of the most respected real estate teams in the region—representing high-end properties, ranches, horse land, and specialty estates with precision, privacy, and top-tier expertise.

But Kathy’s path wasn’t a straight line. From her early days on the Chicago Board Options Exchange in the wild ’80s, to mucking stalls in West Palm Beach, to unintentionally stumbling into real estate school, Kathy’s career was born from reinvention and survival. She talks about building powerhouse teams, coaching top producers, owning brokerages, and becoming a national real estate speaker—all while navigating unbelievable life detours.

Kathy is not just a real estate expert—she’s a storyteller, a survivor, a horsewoman, and a no-bullshit businesswoman with decades of experience and wisdom. And she is proudly a sponsor of Fourth Street Live.

This episode is packed with insight, wild stories, and the kind of truth you won’t hear from your average realtor.

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Struggling with Addiction? 1-800-662-HELP

Intro music: “Tank!” by Seatbelts. Licensed courtesy of Yoko Kanno. All rights reserved.

Fourth Street Live is hosted by Jacob Green, a Reno-based author, musician, biker, and storyteller, bringing raw conversations about recovery, motorcycles, and local culture.

Episode 25 | Chris Cruz – Building SILK DYMND & Owning Your Hustle

Chris Cruz is a Reno native, entrepreneur, and the mind behind SILK DYMND Fit Club and Chorizo Talk Podcast. From growing up in the local scene to creating his own brand, Chris shares what it takes to build a business from the ground up while staying authentic to his roots.

In this episode, we dive into the hustle behind fitness, entrepreneurship, and creative expression. Chris talks about the importance of mental discipline, how fitness became his foundation, and the balance between business, podcasting, and personal growth. He also opens up about Reno culture, motivation, and what drives him to keep pushing forward no matter the odds.

This one’s all about mindset, movement, and making your own lane.

#FourthStreetLive #ChrisCruz #SILKDYMND #ChorizoTalk #Entrepreneurship #RenoPodcast #FitnessLife #LocalBusiness #Motivation #Mindset #GrindCulture #BiggestLittleCity #RenoLife #PodcastCommunity

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Struggling with Addiction? 1-800-662-HELP

Intro music: “Tank!” by Seatbelts. Licensed courtesy of Yoko Kanno. All rights reserved.

Fourth Street Live is hosted by Jacob Green, a Reno-based author, musician, biker, and storyteller, bringing raw conversations about recovery, motorcycles, and local culture.

Episode 24 | Troy Regas – Hells Angel, Business Owner, Future Commissioner

Troy Regas has lived a life most only hear about in stories. A proud Hells Angel, biker, and business owner, Troy shares what the motorcycle world has meant to him—brotherhood, freedom, and loyalty on the open road. From his earliest days riding to the lessons he’s learned as part of one of the most recognized motorcycle clubs in the world, Troy opens up with raw honesty about life in the biker community.

In this episode, we dive into the culture of motorcycles, what it takes to build respect in that world, and how brotherhood and business can intertwine. Troy also talks about his roots in Nevada, the lifestyle that shaped him, and why motorcycles remain more than a passion—they’re a way of life.

#FourthStreetLive #TroyRegas #HellsAngels #MotorcycleCulture #BikerLife #Brotherhood #NevadaStories #OutlawCulture #MC #BiggestLittleCity #RenoPodcast #MotorcycleClub

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Struggling with Addiction? 1-800-662-HELP

Intro music: “Tank!” by Seatbelts. Licensed courtesy of Yoko Kanno. All rights reserved.

Fourth Street Live is hosted by Jacob Green, a Reno-based author, musician, biker, and storyteller, bringing raw conversations about recovery, motorcycles, and local culture.