In this episode of Fourth Street Live, Jacob sits down with Robert Banks, a true Reno original whose life has been shaped by loyalty, discipline, and standing on principle. Raised in Reno, Robert grew up in the straight edge and hardcore scene, carving his own path while watching firsthand how drugs and chaos destroyed lives around him. Choosing a different lane early on, he built a tight circle rooted in honesty, accountability, and respect.

Robert talks about cultivating community through BMX, hardcore culture, and later the underground car scene. He shares stories from Evil Tech, street racing, building high-horsepower cars, and how those early years helped shape his mindset about leadership, standards, and keeping your circle small and solid. From learning hard lessons young to mentoring others, this episode dives into what it really means to live by your word.

The conversation also moves into Robert’s deep love for motorcycles, old-school Harleys, FXRs, building bikes, and how riding eventually became the thing that stuck. From cars to clubs, discipline to creativity, this is a raw, honest conversation about growing up in Reno, building something real, and staying true to who you are.

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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.

Join us as we explore the eerie tales behind Nevada's most haunted casinos and hotels. From the Lady in Red at the Mizpah Hotel in Tonopah, to Bugsy Siegel's lingering presence at the Flamingo Las Vegas, we delve into the ghostly legends that make these historic locations unforgettable. Discover the paranormal stories of the Goldfield Hotel, the Old Washoe Club, and the Cal Neva Lodge, and learn why Nevada's past is never truly dead—it's just waiting to be told. Tune in to Fourth Street Live podcast for more riveting tales from the Silver State.

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.

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