The glitz of Vegas hit the road as Pawn After Dark—the podcast hosted by Pawn Stars favorites Rick Harrison and Chumlee—traveled to Harrah’s Laughlin for a special birthday episode featuring rock icon Bret Michaels.
This marked the show’s first trip outside Sin City, and it delivered. Michaels, legendary Poison frontman, joined the crew for a candid pre-show chat filled with road stories, music insights, and reflections on his decades-long career in glam metal.
But the night wasn’t just about the music—it was personal. During the episode, Michaels surprised Rick with a sugar-free birthday cake in honor of their shared March birthdays and opened up about living with Type 1 Diabetes, emphasizing the importance of mindful celebration.
The energy kept building as Michaels pulled Rick onstage mid-concert. Twisted Sister’s Dee Snider also joined the fun, and the crowd went wild as the trio rocked out to “Nothin’ But a Good Time.” It was a birthday blowout to remember.
“It’s not every day you turn 60 singing with Bret Michaels in front of a live crowd,” Rick said. “We’re used to deals on the Strip—but this? This was something else.”
As Pawn After Dark continues to gain momentum with its mix of celebrity guests, real talk, and Rick and Chumlee’s chemistry, this Laughlin road trip could be the first of many live tapings. While the podcast’s heart is still at the Gold & Silver Pawn Shop, fans are already buzzing about where the crew might go next.
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Bret Michaels continues his 2025 U.S. tour and will headline the new Rock The Tides Festival alongside Def Leppard and Mötley Crüe, kicking off November 7th in Cancun—more at bretmichaels.com.
