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Bar Buzz is your Service Industry Support Group, discussing all things related to the Wild, Wacky, Wonderful, and slightly Warped, World of Bars and Restaurants. It's where hospitality meets reality and the place where bartenders and servers come to rant, rave and ramble about the restaurant busin…

C.J. Spaulding


    • Feb 9, 2018 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 29m AVG DURATION
    • 52 EPISODES


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    EP-52 Get Well Soon, Ryan

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2018 27:26


    In this special episode, we wish the best to our partner in crime through his recovery!

    EP-51 The Mintless Xmas Fish Salad Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2017 28:44


    Just in time for the holidays, C.J. and Ryan tackle cookie requests, eating off the floor and taking a walk on the warm side.

    EP-50 Thanksgiving Nightmares and The Return of Buddy Love

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2017 21:50


    Episode 50 features special guest, Buddy Love, sitting in with C.J. and Ryan, covering Thanksgiving horror stories, scam artists and more.

    SP-49 Taken Seats and 10% TIPS

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2017 31:21


    In this Episode, C.J. and Ryan cover Ornament Thieves, accidental Car Jackers and Premature Orderers.

    EP-48 Squeezed Reubens and Kitchen Gadgets

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2017 32:04


    In this episode, CJ and Ryan rant about cheapskates, gin shots and how to spot the idiot in the bar.

    EP-47 Sloppy Tacos and Gamey Chops

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2017 26:48


    In this Episode C.J. and Ryan talk about Kitchen Tours, Cucumberless Caesers and the gaminess of Lamb Chops.  Plus lots more.

    EP-46 Mostly Lettuce and Pointless Pranks

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2017 32:01


    In Episode 46, C.J. and Ryan discuss Pointless Pranks, Contaminated Room Water and Worthless Generation.

    EP-45 Big Lobster Mac and Nose Touching

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2017 28:47


    In this special Birthday Episode, Ryan and C.J cover the important issues, such as cold nose touching, time limit eaters and jumbo Lobster Macs.

    EP-44 Balloon Thieves and Epic Fails

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2017 33:49


    This week C.J. and Ryan cover shaking mad customers, cheapskate golfers and Mint Julips gone bad.

    EP-43 Crab Mallets and Boom Boxes

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2017 32:50


    In Episode 43, C.J and Ryan tackle the hard hitting topics, such as BYO Music, Cheese-less Nachos and the history of crustaceans.  

    EP-42 Dark Secrets and Club Soda

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2017 29:06


    In this post hurricane episode, C.J. and Ryan run the gamete, from dark secrets to ice coffee, fish tacos to exotic club sodas.  You won't want to miss the guy who gets fired from the beach.

    EP-41 Touch My Burger

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2017 29:00


    This Week is totally dedicated to the weirdos we see at work.  You won't want to miss it.

    EP-40 Lost Kids and Pickle Backs

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2017 30:03


    In this, the 40th Episode, Lost Kids and Pickle Backs, C.J. and Ryan cover good parenting, salad weighers and those people who need EVERYTHING explained.

    EP-39 Sonic Aging and Secret Shoppers

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2017 29:20


    In Episode 39. C.J. and Ryan talk about sonic aging bourbon, sharing waters and the evils of secret shoppers.

    EP-38 Black Cherries and Burger King

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2017 29:36


    In this episode, C.J. and Ryan cover tornado hiding spots, water smellers and people who stare at their laundry.

    EP-37 The Best Of Bar Buzz

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2017 40:20


    This week, while Ryan and C.J. are away, we give a hand picked selection of some of our favorite moments over the past 36 shows.  You wont want to miss this one.

    EP-36 Plastic Glasses and Broken Dreams

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2017 32:31


    In this episode, C.J. and Ryan cover grass fed beef, dessert lobsters and corporate robots.

    EP-35 Patio Rats and Airborne Chicken

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2017 27:01


    In episode 35, C.J. and Ryan discuss food throwers, the hazards of nature and testicles in the calamari.

    EP-34 Slow Down and Chew On This

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2017 28:40


    In Episode 34, C.J. and Ryan get lots of stupid questions and plenty of weirdo people.  It's a hodgepodge of bowls of Ranch dressing, Absolute Margaritas and salty waters.  

    EP-33 Smile Nazis and Lost Cars

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2017 27:34


    In this episode, C.J. and Ryan cover horrible Pinots, that Cream Duck-Ka-Kaya and TIP Karma.  They also say goodbye to Lauren

    EP-32 Human Heads and Lost iPhones

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2017 29:48


    In episode 32 C.J. and Ryan discuss Valets vacationing in Monte Carlo, sauce freaks and the damage a human head can do to a car.

    EP-31 Better Burgers and Confetti Thieves

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2017 28:45


    In Episode 31, C.J. and Ryan cover Croutons for dinner, indecisive people and milk to go.   

    Double Virgin Bloody Marys and Minty Mojitos

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2017 26:46


    In Episode 30, C.J. and Ryan talk about sneaking Bloody Marys  on your wedding night, Hurricane Hell and lovable busy bodies. They also warn against the perils of freezing cat.

    Ep-29 Hangovers and Hook ups

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2017 22:21


    In Episode 29, a very hungover C.J. and Ryan discuss exploding light bulbs, lame bachelor parties and silverware thieves.

    EP-28 Dip City and Crumpled Tips

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2017 29:50


    In this episode, C.J. and Ryan cover the pleasures of serving drunk women, air quality complaints and crumpled money Tips.  They also hit on square checks, what an entrée is and getting cigarettes flicked in your face.

    EP-27 Botched Proposals and Busted Heads

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2017 33:39


    In episode 27, Botched Proposals and Busted Heads, C.J. and Ryan cover such topics as Boston people, salted margaritas and lawyers gone wild.   Stay tuned at the end for a special peek at Life Behind Bars.

    EP-26 Tequila Drunk and Costco Casseroles

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2017 30:03


    In Episode 26, Tequila Drunk and Costco Casseroles, C.J. and Ryan talk about order changers, fixed menu substitutions and how hell is full of little girls.  They also cover some amazing tequila drunk ladies.

    EP-25 Sweet Gimlets and Sun Gods

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2017 28:48


    In episode 25, Sweet Gimlets and Sun Gods, C.J. and Ryan discuss bullshitting a bullshitter, baked potato entree's and moving too fast at work.  They also hit on more sweet tea and big portion stories.

    EP-24 The 5 Step Cosmo and Warm Apple Pie

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2017 27:25


    In Episode 24, The 5 Step Cosmo and Warm Apple Pie, C.J. and Ryan cover hard hitting topics like hotel sex, deciding on a cheese and what qualifies as apple pie. 

    EP-23 World Travelers and Girls Kissing

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2017 29:08


    In Episode 23, World Travelers and Girls Kissing, C.J. and Ryan tackle such topical subjects like emergency food, raw egg cakes, why notters and world Travelers.   You need tro check this one out to get the full Kermugin Effect.

    EP-22 Big Glasses and Kitchen Brawls

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2017 27:10


    In this episode, C.J. and Ryan cover such hot topics as wine samplers, hot food and kitchen fights.   They also discuss large wine glasses and undercooked steaks.

    Heroin Googlers and Side Work Nazis

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2017 28:44


    In Episode 21, Heroin Googlers and Side Work Nazis, C.J. and Ryan cover exciting topics, such as crying 2 yr olds, googling for heroin and expert amateur analysis of the Masters Tournament.  They also talk about $500 bottles of wine, random TIP amounts and brides to be.

    Wasp Wranglers and Water Shots

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2017 31:19


    In Episode 20, Wasp Wranglers and Water Shots, C.J. and Ryan discuss pouting customers, messy eaters and stupid practical jokes from guests.   They also cover the Top 20 jobs ranked higher than being a bartender or server.

    Ep-19 Spenickal Dorsi Strikes Back!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2017 23:50


    In this episode, C.J. and Ryan get their Spenickal Dorsi on and rant about people who want to redesign your restaurant, chips and salsa as an entrée and why you should always shut off your phone.

    EP-18 Giant Cheesecake and Angry Bartenders

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2017 26:20


    In this episode, C.J. and Ryan tackle drunk golfers, humongous portions and bartenders and servers with attitudes.  They also discuss prefixed menu nightmares, weird random questions and power hungry coworkers.

    EP-17 Soft Talkers and Girly Drinks

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2017 32:34


    In this episode, C.J. and Ryan rant about soft talkers, passive aggressive complainers and people who can't figure out how to order food.  They also discuss goofy mistakes by servers, customers who want you to smell their drinks and the top 10 cocktails men should never order.

    EP-16 Interview Tips and Serial Killer Stares

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2017 28:39


    In this episode, Interview Tips and Serial Killer Stares, C.J. and Ryan give tips on what NOT to ask on job interviews.  They also cover important topics like temperature control freaks, serial killer stares and people who yell out random facts at inappropriate times.

    EP-15 Lawn Darts and Chronic Repeaters

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2017 28:51


    In Episode 15, C.J. and Ryan rant about early staff meetings, Darts on TV and the various types of Servers you might find yourself working with.   They also answer some age old questions like, How do I go about getting my drinks, and why is my WELLDONE steak TAKING SO LONG?

    EP-14 Fish Bones and Broken Ribs

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2017 26:34


    In this very special Valentines Episode, C.J. and Ryan cover hard hitting topics like vomiting on your dinner plate, Logo Batman and breaking peoples ribs with CPR.   They also discuss choking on fish bones, big steaks and they give you a behind the scenes look at the making of Bar Buzz.

    Angry Chefs and Separate Checks

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2017 29:47


    In the 13th episode, C.J. and Ryan rant about separate checks, Corkage Fees and people who think light ice means a stronger drink.   They also go off on angry Chefs, declined credit cards and the joys of heroin.   You won't want to miss Ryan's truer to life Gin ad.   www.barbuzz.org

    EP-12 Broken Glasses and Birthday Singers

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2017 27:02


    In this episode C.J. and Ryan hit on the Superbowl, people who break glasses and people who want to teach you how to do your job.   They also discuss Birthday singers, Waiting 101 and the dreaded Bartenders Bible. Also check out our new and useful Acronym for Servers and Bartenders. L.E.A.R.N. L= Leave the area immediately E= Expect the worse A= Act like you don't speak English R= Repeat everything they say in the form of a question N= Never let them see your nametag   www.barbuzz.org  

    EP-11 Evil Geniuses and Hovering Servers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2017 24:36


    C.J. Spaulding and Ryan take on an evil genius hell-bent on getting a free Margarita, servers who are jaded for no reason and that one server who hovers over a table. They also feature more goofy requests, the eternal search for the rest room and another spring roll story from C.J.   www.barbuzz.org

    EP-10 Two Salads? That's Crazy!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2017 28:47


    In episode #10, C.J. Spaulding and Ryan discuss cats locked in closets, Whoopin customers on their tabs, letter writers and the insanity of 2 salads with one meal.   They also cover once a year guests, the joys of friendly room service attendants and locking your burrito in the hotel safe.   www.barbuzz.org

    EP-9 Deadly Lemon Seeds and Selenium

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2017 28:15


    C.J. Spaulding is back from Istanbul and he and Ryan are at it again, covering subjects like choking on lemon seeds, how to spot a Becks Light, Gift Card hell and what a good TIP on $50 is. They also cover mispronounced menu items, Secret Shoppers and people who share meals and want to tell you why.   www.barbuzz.org

    John Stamos and Server Nightmares

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2017 26:02


    In this episode, C.J. Spaulding and Ryan tackle recurring Server Dreams, wise cracking customers and people who don't complain but really do.   They also cover that difficult, demanding guest, the ones who order the same thing from everyone they see and chip reading credit card machines.

    14 Sugars For The Table Vultures

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2017 27:22


    In this episode, C.J. Spaulding and Ryan cover amazing restaurant topics such as Happy Hour dorks, Table Vultures and fighting couples.   They also discuss people who call you over to watch them read the menu, give you too much information with their dinner orders and use 14 sugars in their coffee.     www.barbuzz.org

    EP-6 Verbal TIPS and Severed Fingers

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2016 27:51


    In this Holiday edition, C.J. Spaulding and Ryan discuss Verbal Tips in lieu of cash, strange people who refuse to make eye contact and how bartenders and servers lose the ability to be grossed out over ANYTHING. They also end the year with the Top 10 things we love about being a bartender or server.   You wont want to miss it!   www.barbuzz.org

    EP-5 Cool Raines and Remedial Dining

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2016 35:12


    In this episode, C.J. Spaulding and Ryan are joined by Cool Raines to talk about his hilarious new song, Tip The Bartender. They also cover an array of topics, including Mister Generous Guy who skimps on the TIP, IQ Tests for potential diners, Thanksgiving in Jordan and people who read the menu items back to you verbatim. Check us out at www.barbuzz.org   Definitely check out the great Cool Raines song at www.tipthebartendersong.com  

    EP-4 The Bitchy Waiter and Ridiculous Peanuts

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2016 33:46


    In this weeks episode, C.J. Spaulding and Ryan are joined by The Bitchy Waiter for another round of Stupid Questions.   They also cover Free Peanuts, lingering customers, weird random requests and a 1000 year old bottle of wine. We also get a great work prank story from Buddy Love.

    Ep-3 High Class Hookers and Dingleberry Wine

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2016 30:59


    In this episode, C.J. Spaulding and Ryan delve into more stupid questions from customers.  They discuss people who show up at restaurants minutes before closing time and old men who bring hookers to dinner. In the second half of the show, our hosts tackle the issue of bad servers and bartenders, from fake server voices, lazy coworkers, mindless drones and people who just don't get it. They also do a segment on Dingleberry wine you are not going to want to miss.   www.barbuzz.org

    EP 2 - What's in Napkin Number Three?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2016 28:55


    In this episode, C.J. Spaulding and Ryan take another look at the wine dork and people who want you to clean their stuff.  They also cover goofballs who sit in other people's spots and at dirty tables, as well as more stupid questions, a guy leaves his hearing aide behind in a rolled up napkin and wants the manager to look for it in the dumpster.   The Sweet Tea Family and a horrific ad hawking Gin round out the show.   For more info, go to www.barbuzz.org

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