Bar Stars Happy Hour

Ashlee Gambino is a wife, a mother, former professional boxer, and MMA fighter. Her ascending career was impacted by a terminal disease that has left her fighting for her life. In this episode we discuss what lead her from boxing on Fremont Street in Las Vegas, to ultimately making her way to the professional ranks of boxing and MMA. On the path to being a champion, she experienced major setbacks, tragic loss, and a medical diagnosis that would change her life forever.  She now fights with even more tenacity for the life of her family and herself. Ashlee gives you a glimpse into real life and the importance of living everyday to the fullest. This interview will give you insight on what it truly means to be a fighter in every sense of the word, and having the heart and determination of a warrior.  Support the show

Chris Cardone is a Restaurant and Bar consultant, Healthy lifestyle coach, public speaker, and the Diageo World Class 2017 Bartender of the Year. Chris has exploded in the world of mocktails and brand education, ensuring the bar is a welcoming and fun place for everyone. In this episode, we talk about having mastery of your craft, the non-alcoholic mocktail explosion, the focus on brand education, and the launch of his new company Continuous Beverage Solutions. Check out his website HERE  Support the show

There's nothing more important in the Bar and Restaurant industry than repeat guests. This episode outlines how to exceed expectations and achieve this with proper training, and outlines ten proven steps of service guidelines for you to train your staff, and follow. If these steps are followed, you are sure to make a lasting impression, and the chances of guest satisfaction and repeat guests is much greater. Also, enjoy another segment of "Cocktails of the Movies" randomly landing on one of the most classic cocktails there is. Do not miss this episode as it will help bartenders, servers, and managers improve operations immediately.   Support the show

You can't become a star behind the bar without knowing the basics first. In this episode, I'm taking you back to the basics of bartending with types of glassware, cocktail techiques, components of a cocktail, types of cocktails, and so much more. I also pick a random cocktail from one of my favorite books and tell the story what movie it was featured in, how to make it, and what famous celebrity was known to indulge. And you don't want to miss the hilarious story about my aunt, and her cocktail of choice. All that and more in this new Happy Hour!   Support the show

Shaun is a bartender that has worked at some of the most popular places in Las Vegas. Most notably, the world-famous Carnival Court and Circa Hotel and Casino. Shaun has decided to walk out from behind the bar and pursue his desire to serve and help people in a different way as a life coach. In this episode we dive into his decision to pursue life coaching, the fear of trying a new career path, the mentality of success, and so much more! Follow his journey from serving cocktails to changing lives! https://shaunplummer.com/Support the Show.

It's the age old debate, are you a bartender or do you consider yourself a mixologist? In this episode, Tom discusses what sets one apart from the other, the mentality of both, and he gives you his position on what he will forever call himself. There's also another segment of Booze and Vinyl which happens to land on one of the most iconic singers and cocktails of all time. Whether you're a bartender or a mixologist, you are going to want to listen to this episode!  Be sure to follow the Bar Stars Happy Hour Podcast anywhere podcasts are available. Click HERE to listen to all the Happy Hours!   Support the show

Work culture is one of the most important aspects of success in the Food and Beverage Industry. In this Happy Hour, Tom talks about the importance of a healthy work environment and how to assess if it's in need of a change. You'll learn what really matters when it comes to running a successful business, keeping your best employees, and how to get the most out of them on a daily basis. You'll know whether or not you're in a healthy work environment after listening to this episode! Click here to listen to all the Happy Hours! Remember to follow Bar Stars Happy Hour podcast anywhere podcasts are available.  Support the show

In this episode, Tom discusses the many differences between a boss, and a leader. Being a boss, or manager is one thing, but leadership is an acquired skill. He details 10 differences between the two, things to watch for within your own career, and how to become the absolute best version of yourself if you want to become a leader. There's also a new segment called Booze and Vinyl, based off the incredible cocktail book by Andre and Tenaya Darlington. He randomly picks a page to an album, sets the scene, and shares the two cocktails associated with that album. Get your taste buds ready! You don't want to miss this happy hour! Available anywhere podcasts are found. Support the show

If you want to be a Bar Star, one of the first things you'll need is a job! This episode covers the all important job interview. Tom goes over some interviewer questions you may be asked, how to present yourself in the best light, what to have with you day of, and how to manage those pesky curveball questions. Tom also gives you the Bar Stars Happy Hour Cheat Sheet and some examples of answers to very important questions you most certainly will be asked. If you want to land that dream job, you need to crush the interview. And this episode will help you do just that! Do not miss this episode! Listen to all the Happy Hours HERE  Support the show

On this episode, Tom does a deep dive into the world of Rum. It's origins as we know them, different types, multiple nicknames, and how it's made. Tom gives you his three favorite Rums to drink, and his favorite Rum cocktails you definitely need to try. He also shares a personal story about the time he and Jackie were stuck in the middle of the Jamaican jungle, and Rum came to the rescue. You don't want to miss this Happy Hour! Available on most podcast platforms. To listen directly from our website, CLICK HERE  Support the show

How important is the drink menu? Some may say, Very! In this episode Tom talks the importance of having a cocktail menu, why size (of the menu) does matter, and why it's crucial to know how much everything costs in order to price your new menu accordingly. It's one thing to be very good at what you do, it's another to have passion for it. Tom talks about how, and why, having passion and pride in what you do will ultimately lead to a successful rollout of your new cocktail menu. Tom also gives his honest opinion of the recent Netflix show, Drink Masters. Spoiler Alert! You definitely don't want to miss the first show of the new year! Available anywhere podcasts are found, or directly from our website CLICK HERESupport the show

On this educational episode, Tom talks the difference between stirring vs. shaking cocktails, and when to do each. What are the proper steps to do both? What are the reasons to do each based on the specific cocktail you're making? And how do you know which one to do? Step up your cocktail game with some easy proper procedures to produce the best cocktails you can! He also addresses the difference between a dry shake and wet shake, and why you would use egg whites, or Aquafaba, in some cocktails. What is aquafaba? Listen and find out! Don't have too many shots at happy hour today, because you're going to want to remember these, and take them to work with you to try for yourself. https://www.barstarspodcast.comSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/barstarspodcast)

Enjoy the conclusion of this two part episode with the master mixologist, Livio Lauro! We pick up where we left off with his very interesting, and well thought out answers to Fill The Seats. We also get an exclusive on what he's working on next. And, can he really pin point the exact location where Sambuca was created? All that and much more! Enjoy! Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/barstarspodcast)

We are honored to spend some time with Master Mixologist, author, educator, and so much more, Livio Lauro. In one of our most captivating interviews, he opens up about his life, his passions, his drive, and the need to create a legacy. Livio is is the recipient of several prestigious awards in International cocktail competitions, and recognized in 2002 for passing the final Capo Barman AIBES exam, the most prestigious testing series run by the International Bartenders Association. He also helped pioneer the resurgence of the United States Bartenders Guild and is the founding President of USBG Master Accreditation program. He has also started a YouTube channel to spread his knowledge, and passions, called Master Your Glass. Can you guess who he chooses to "Fill The Seats"? You will be as surprised as we were! You do not want to miss this episode!Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/barstarspodcast)

In this weeks episode we talk with Ivan Grant. Ivan works at the long bar at The D Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, and has been a big part of the image that is The D. We discuss his long battle with Covid, his viral beer chug videos, his goals to be an actor, and how he transformed his body to become the "beast" he is today! We also address how he creates the ultimate guest experience, and whether or not there is temptation to go to the newest bars and casinos. All of that, and so much more, in this one of a kind interview! Do not miss it!  Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/barstarspodcast)

In one of our most interesting Happy Hours, we talk to former circus performer turned flair bartender, Aaron Pierce. We begin with his life from an early age in the Big Apple Circus with his family, all the way to bartending in the best, and busiest, bars in Atlanta. He takes some interesting detours along the way with stops in Alaska and the British Virgin Islands, and he tells the stories to prove it! We also dive in to the dark side of the bar industry, and nightlife, that many fall into and how it drove him to realize his true passion in woodworking, and open his own company, Southern River Tables. We discuss the differences of a jugglers grip and bartenders grip, his world travels, and he tells a border crossing story from a previous guest of the show you have got to hear! All that and so much more in this most interesting and fun episode.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/barstarspodcast)

In this Happy hour, we talk with CEO and Founder of Dress The Drink, Cindy McClure. Dress The Drink is the leading manufacturer of gourmet beverage and food garnishes. It's all natural, with the finest ingredients, nose, taste, and look you could ever want, without any artificial preservatives. We discuss how she came up with the idea, play a little game of this or that, and find out what tv show inspired her to make this amazing company. From a year shelf life, to product development, and sustainability, it's all here in this great episode with this amazingly thoughtful woman who's changing the cocktail game one garnish at a time. Do not miss this episode. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/barstarspodcast)

In part 2 with the flair bartending legend, Tom Dyer, we dive in to the "bottle tin is king" mantra that helped him cap off his competition career with a win. We also discuss the ever changing landscape of flair bartending, that one time at flair camp, and his post competition career becoming a brand, and making branded bar tools. He also "Fills The Seats" with one of the most out of this world answers yet! All that, and much more, in what's sure to be on of our most listened to interviews to date! Do not miss the conclusion of this amazing interview with a World Champion. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/barstarspodcast)

In this Happy hour, we talk with multiple time flair bartending World Champion, and entrepreneur, Tom Dyer. In an interview that was so good we had to make it two parts, we begin by talking his flair beginning, how he got started, and the hilarious reason he wanted to become a bartender in the first place. We discuss the recent closing of one of the most beloved flair bars, Roadhouse, and he spills a secret he heard about its future. He gives us his secrets to competing, how to create a routine, and how to be true to yourself when performing. We also discuss how YouTube has affected the world of flair, for better or worse, figure out what the "flow state" is, and talk about the lost art of tending the bar. All this, and so much more, in this first episode with the amazing Tom Dyer.    Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/barstarspodcast)

In this episode, I talk with Co-Owner of the brand new Bar and Restaurant, Stick's Tavern in the rejuvenated Water Street District in Henderson, NV. We discuss his path from culinary training to real estate, and back again. We talk about the difficulty of opening a new venue in Covid times, operating out of a ghost kitchen, and how to make your visions become a reality. We share lessons that are learned, and how to persevere, when you're faced with situations in a Bar or Restaurant you may not be ready for. And, are yelp reviews really that important? All that and much more in our latest "on location" happy hour!Catch up on all the previous episodes HERESupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/barstarspodcast)

In this Happy Hour, we chat with our very own Jackie Alley. Jackie has worked at some of the nicest, and busiest, places in Las Vegas. Today she shares with us, some stories from the past, what to do under pressure, and gives her Top 5 Tips to being a great server. We also make her play a game of Fill The Seats with celebrities she has actually served, and address the stigma of a server, and whether or not there is a certain hierarchy of the service industry. If you're a server, or a cocktail waitress, this episode is specifically for you!Check out all the Happy Hours HERESupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/barstarspodcast)

In this happy hour, we had the absolute pleasure of speaking with Erin Hayes. She is currently a Partner, and Director of Sales and Trade Advocacy for Westward Whiskey. She is also known to be a true professional behind the pine working for award winning bar programs such as Three Dots and a Dash, The Gage, and Lost Lake in Chicago, Illinois. Do you want to know how to truly execute a Tiki Bar, and Tiki Cocktails? Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a brand ambassador and travel the world? Why do some companies spell whiskey without the e? And, a good friend of the show gets a huge shout out in "Fill The Seats". We find out how she went from Chicago to L.A., with a stop at Disney along the way. All that and much more in this brand new Bar Stars Happy Hour! Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/barstarspodcast)

Communication is one of the most important things in business, especially the hospitality and service industries. However, many people don't pay too much attention to it, and figure it just comes natural. We believe communication is a skill. Talking to strangers is not always easy, and everyone is different. In this episode, we discuss the art of communication, and give our Top 5 tips on how to communicate better with your guests to create the best possible experience for them. Whether you're a seasoned bartender, or its your first day on the job, this episode will give you some tips and tricks to be more confident behind the bar, or serving your tables. We're giving out pearls of wisdom in this happy hour!You can listen to all our past happy hours on our website by clicking here Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/barstarspodcast)

In part two with Brad Kaplan, we discuss the name of his new podcast, 3 stars, and why he specifically chose the number 3. You might be surprised by the answer. We also talk about customer service as a whole, the overall power of yelp reviews, and the importance of handling bad service. We get deep on comic book characters, their origin, and what they really have meant to people throughout the course of time. And brad breaks one of our fill the seats rules for the best possible guest! You need to hear this story to believe it! All that and more in this happy hour!Make sure to visit www.barstarspodcast.com to hear all the archived happy hours, read the show notes, and check out all the episode artwork and social media promos. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/barstarspodcast)

In this episode we talk with 3-time TGIFridays World Championship finalist, Corporate Trainer, and Podcast Host, Brad Kaplan. We discuss how Brad went from wanting to be a high school teacher, to working his way up tending bar in a bowling alley, learning to flair, competing at the highest level, running competitions and seminars, and now blasting bad Yelp reviews as co-host of the successful, 3 Stars Podcast. Is there a science to Yelp reviews? And how much do they really mean? He is currently working at the Denver International Airport. Is it true there might be a secret city below the airport? And, are there really hidden secret society symbols throughout? He may not know for sure, but you have to hear his first hand account of some of the strange things he's seen and heard. All this, and much more, in this the first of two episodes. Episode archived at http://www.barstarspodcast.comSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/barstarspodcast)

In this episode, we talk with bartender, and new start-up owner, Brian Brubaker from Detroit, Michigan. He has worked in many varieties of bars and nightclubs, and is now branching out on his own and started Infusion Bartending, a bartending service for all your special events and covering all your needs with professionalism, a little bit of flair. We discuss how Covid has affected the nightclub and bar scene in Michigan, the reasons he decided to start his own company during a global pandemic, and the keys to properly being a bar consultant. We talk how he got involved in flair, play a great game of "would you rather", and you have to hear who his guests would be in fill the seats. And, you'll hear his take on what he thinks is one of the biggest signs of intelligence, it's pretty thought provoking. All that and much more in this weeks happy hour! To book Infusion Bartending for your next event, CLICK HERE Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/barstarspodcast)

In this insightful episode, we break down some of the do's and don't's of happy hour etiquette, suggest some tips to make the most of your next happy hour, and share some first hand experience of how to properly set up your bar for success. We discuss happy hour from both sides of the bar, including what not to do. We share our tips and tricks of quality bar service, and give some suggestions on how you can fully enjoy your next happy hour. We also discuss Jackie's big week in dance, where she met a Dancing with the Stars pro, and Tom gives his top five tips to being a better bartender. Enjoy this happy hour, and you might even learn a thing or two!Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/barstarspodcast)

In this episode we talk with long time friend, Jason Wood. We discuss how he went from traveling all over the world with the metal core band, It Dies Today, to becoming one of the biggest bartenders in the cocktail scene in Buffalo, NY. We talk about his new love for woodworking, his current bar Misuta Chows, and how he got into making custom pins for liquor brands and individual special occasions. His view of the hospitality industry, and his drive to introduce all five senses to the cocktail experience is truly refreshing, and is sure to create a memorable experience for all his guests. We discuss, in depth, the importance of customer service, attention to detail, and go way back to some of our high school days. This episode is light, funny, and educational for all bartenders young and old. Do not miss this episode! Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/barstarspodcast)

In this very insightful Happy Hour, we sit down with one of the opening day flair bartenders at the brand new Circa Resort in Las Vegas, and our close friend of many years, Behnam Gerami. We discuss everything from the beginning of Area 51 Flair, the Mamba Mentality of Kobe Bryant, who his heroes were growing up, and the difficulties coming to America as a young boy from Iran. We also talk about some of his new passion projects, his drive to be the best golfer he can be now, and really dive deep into creativity, his belief in signs and numerology, and the overall mentality of how he lives life. In our longest interview yet, we have so much fun, and cover so many topics, you might have to listen twice!

In this Happy Hour we talk with one of our closest friends, Kevin Casteel. Kevin is from Memphis, Tennessee, but has been a long time bartender in Las Vegas at such places as Fitzgeralds, Rio, and is currently at the Linq Hotel and Casino. In celebration of the Greatest Of All Time, We discuss what the number 23, Sambuca, Michael Jordan, and not buying him a cocktail all have in common! Its a damn good story! Also, Do you want to know the Top 5 things the ultimate sports bar must have? Or, The Top 5 cities we think the ultimate sports bar would thrive in? How about our ultimate Top 5 NBA starting lineups? It's all here in this episode, along with one of the best answers we've ever heard in Fill The Seats. Do not miss out on this entertaining Happy Hour.

In this Happy Hour, we are privileged to sit down with the Mad Mixologist, life-long bartender, magician, ringmaster, and inventor, Dean Serneels. Dean is the inventor of the Flairco flair bottle, the portable flair bar, and the dazzling floating tin bar trick. We discuss the origins, and early days, of the flair bottle, and what bottle, or bottles, it was really designed after. We talk about the flair bartending phenomenon that started taking over in the 1990's, and his impact on the evolution of flair bartending. Flair is much more than tossing bottles around these days as With over 30 years experience, Dean brings magic and cool bar tricks to satisfy his guests as well. We have an intriguing conversation about the Art and Science behind Mixology and Hospitality, and settle the age old debate of whether or not there is a true difference between a Mixologist, and a Bartender. Now days, Dean works for American Beverage Marketers with companies such as Finest Call Premium Cocktail Mixes and RE'AL Cocktail Ingredients, all while launching his new YouTube series, Behind The Glass with Dean Serneels. Do not miss out on this very entertaining episode!

In this episode, we do a taste test of some lesser know hard seltzers and get hilariously off track at times! We discuss whether or not Die hard is really a Christmas movie, talk about our favorite holiday movies, and a bunch of other random topics, ridiculousness, and banter! We also play a game of would you rather, find out who of us likes egg nog, and the nickname Frank has for it. And, a cheerful holiday story from jackie about the time some guy dressed as Santa bit her!! You have to hear it to believe it! This is your dose of Christmas cheer Bar Stars style!! You do not want to miss this hilarious episode!!

In Part 2 of this incredibly honest, and vulnerable, interview with Chris Cardone, we discuss some sensitive topics in the industry including sobriety, hitting rock bottom, personal perception, and all the pitfalls that lurk in the bar and restaurant industry. He candidly shares 4 incredible stories of hallucinations while drinking that finally made him realize he needed a life change, and how he did it. We also discuss his appearance as an expert on an early episode of Bar Rescue, and hear what it’s really like to work with John Taffer. We also hear about which one night at work he would love to have back, and which celebrities it involves!! This is an interview you don't want to miss!!

In part one, of our first two-part episode, we talk with Chris Cardone, bartender extrordinaire at I Sodi in New York City. He is also the winner of the 2017 Diageo World Class Cocktail Competition in the U.S., and represented the United States in the World Finals. We discuss the global pandemic in a city as populous as New York, what bars and restaurants are creatively doing to keep their businesses going, and how empathy plays a part of getting through it. We also talk solutions moving forward with ideas such as To-go bottles with QR Codes to custom playlists for customers. He explains how he changed his complete mindset, tapped into his inner confidence, taught himself how to win, and stepped into one of the largest, and most prestigious cocktail competitions in the world and rose all the way to the top. Chris is an interesting, and intelligent guy, and we had such a great conversation, we made it into two episodes. We touch base on a lot of issues within the industry, and go pretty deep at times. This is an interview you don't want to miss.

In our first in-person, and on premise Happy Hour, We talk with Cody Tomboli! He is the Co-Owner/Managing Partner of the multiple award winning Bar Code Burger Bar, and the brand new, Gambit Henderson. He’s doing some really great things locally in Las Vegas. We discuss the difficulties of trying to open a new bar during a pandemic, we candidly address a ridiculous “city shutdown” Instagram post by our governors daughter, his love for New Orleans, and discuss the vision behind his new venture. The Bank, a Food and Cocktail bar, Gatsby, the Jazz club, "33" a mezcal and tequila bar. There's also a very secret room meant for select people “in the know”. And, you absolutely have to hear one of his best “Vegas” stories hanging out with the recent Super Bowl Champs!!

In this Happy Hour, we get to talk with a staple in the Bar and Cocktail scene, Travis Tober. He is the owner of the multiple award winning bar, Nickel City in Austin, TX and he has a brand new location in Fort Worth, TX. He is also the Global Brand Ambassador, and Consultant, for Aviation Gin. We discuss how to create an amazing cocktail program while realizing that it may not necessarily be all about the drinks. He explains who gave him "the keys to the cadillac", what it's like to open a bar during a pandemic, and his favorite location to go if he could go anywhere in the world. We hear about the time he sat and had a couple drams of whiskey with Anthony Bourdain, and what actor Ryan Reynolds is really like to work with. All that, and much more in this Happy Hour! He is one of the most accomplished men in the industry, and he gives us some pearls of wisdom in this can't miss episode.

In this Happy Hour, we have the absolute pleasure of talking with a rockstar, award-winning, bartender from West Palm Beach, Florida! He is the CEO of Flairbar.com, Barwars LLC, and www.cocktails4hire.com, Mr. Rob Husted. We discuss how he created a wildly successful pop-up bar program called Tiki-Ono, his drive to educate bartenders to ensure they know all aspects of the industry to make them the best bartenders possible, and his secret, fool-proof, method of creating cocktails that is sure to please all tastebuds! We look back at some incredible memories, share priceless stories, and he even mentions his proudest competition moments. You can get to know more about him, and what he can offer you HERE! Do not miss out on this Happy Hour!

In this episode, we talk about some of our favorite bars, one of a kind experiences, and new hot spots we’ve been to throughout our travels in this episode, “Destinations & Libations, Vol.1”. We share reviews of some of the absolute best places we’ve visited, the stories that happened while we were there, and the most amazing hospitality experiences one could ever have. We’ll also discuss a bucket list of bars we want to “Fill The Seats” of, and places we’d love to visit! Ever wonder what it’s like to have Pebble Beach all to yourself? Have you ever set out to go to a famous cocktail bar, only to end up dancing in a tiny nightclub next to a guy in a diaper? Or, had to deal with a homeless guy with a knife before you get in to a secret speakeasy? Listen now to hear it all, and more! Do not miss this Happy Hour!

This week we talk with one of the newest members of the brand new Circa Hotel and Resort Flair Bartending team, Hector Arias. We discuss his path from a small town in Argentina, to the bright lights of Las Vegas. He talks about his inspiration to be a great flair bartender, his dream to work in Las Vegas, and how working on cruise ships gave him all the experience he needed to fulfill his dreams. Hector is full of energy with a drive and passion to succeed. He is truly grateful for everything in his life, and is an absolute pleasure to talk with. A student of philosophy, his drive, passion, and focus are on display daily. He also might have one of the best "Fill The Seats" yet! With personal hashtags like #livingthedream, #unleashed, and #rememberthename, you can see that he is on a mission to be great! He is a welcomed breath of fresh air in an interview you are sure to love! Do not miss this Happy Hour!

In this Happy Hour, we are joined by World Renowned Flair Bartender Tim "Flippy" Morris. We talk everything from flipping bottles to flipping trucks! We get an exclusive, rarely told story, just for our Bar Stars Happy Hour listeners! We discuss when flair changed for him, his love for Taco Bell and Mountain Dew, and his philosophy on how to never have a bad day. He also tells a story of dancing with a Backstreet Boy, covering an Nsync song, while battling Jaime Fox and Jodeci! You read that right! You've got to hear it to believe it!! Do not miss out on this incredible interview with one of the most infectious personalities there is!

Do you want a free massage? Of course you do! Listen now to find out how to enter to win one! In this episode, we officially introduce our first sponsor! We are so excited to partner with this great company and chat with Erica Krupp of Rx+ Massage! We talk about being a new business owner, all the services her team provide, and really get into the 5 forms of self-care. We talk about what those look like in the service industries, and how to make yourself a priority. A safe haven for the LGBTQIA community, and Gen X,Y,and Z, she welcomes any and all, in a safe and welcoming environment, without discrimination, and is proudly a judgement free zone. She makes the experience yours. Do you want rock, rap, or jamaican music playing during your massage? You can have it. She customizes your experience to be exactly what YOU want it to be. Don't miss out on this incredible interview, and introduction to our very first Sponsor. And, don't forget to enter to win the free massage!

In this Happy Hour, we're getting relational as we talk with our good friends, and Industry Professionals, Bri and Danny Walters. Do you want to know how to make a relationship work in the service and hospitality industry? It's not as easy as it seems! What are the pros and cons to dating someone you work with, or in the same industry as you? Would you like to hear about the most important factor to get through this global pandemic? We also talk about the phenomenon that is Chicken and Waffles, get real about the impact Covid-19 has had on the psychology of the general public, and which one of us has the worst road rage. There's also a special announcement somewhere in the episode, listen to hear what it is! Don't miss out on this entertaining Happy Hour!

In this episode, we get the pleasure of talking to the man with the velvety smooth voice named Carnell Johnson. He's known to Vegas Golden Knights hockey fans as "Vegas Golden Pipes", but he is much more than that. We discuss how that opportunity came to be, which country star he was preferred over, and what it's really like to walk out on the ice and perform. We talk about a charity that is near and dear to him, and his favorite places to go out in Las Vegas. We also "Fill the Seats" with his dream guests to perform in front of, and who he would absolutely love to perform with. We're breaking the ice, and making new friends in this Happy hour! We think you'll love listening to this interview as much as we enjoyed making it!

In this episode we talk with entrepreneurs Dane and Marissa Pretkus, owners of Horse Trailer Hideout. We discuss the birth of an idea on the cliffs of Hawaii, to seeing their vision come to life in the city of Las Vegas. From homemade syrups, to straws made of hay, they are as eco-friendly as it comes! We also find out how they went from the local bar grind to being rising entrepreneurs, how making themselves "uncomfortable" everyday has become a mantra they live by, and how it's helped them become a success story. Hire them for any event and they'll do all the work for you so you can sit back, and enjoy! We're changing the game, and taking the leap, in this episode! Don't miss this episode! Check them out HERE

In this weeks episode of Bar Stars Happy Hour, we talk with local Las Vegas graveyard bartender, and meme master, Frank Colunga. We discuss what it takes to get put in Facebook jail, we "fill the seats" with his favorite super hero, and discuss the impact of the tragic death of Black Panther, Chadwick Boseman. Frank and Tom also square off in a riveting game of "who would rather", and you have to hear the story of two guys jumping off a fifty story building in Las Vegas! It's all that, and much more, in this hilarious episode. Do not miss this one!

We take this episode of Bar Stars Happy Hour for ourselves. We tell our listeners a little more about us, our backgrounds, where we're from, and how we got to where we are now. We relate to everything going on in our industries right now and open up with a game of "This or That." We also candidly address the bar closures in Las Vegas, the hypocrisy of the government's rules and regulations, reveal some interesting statistics, and give our take on the current status of the Las Vegas bar scene. We get real, and honest, in Happy Hour #7! Do not miss this episode!

In this episode of Bar Stars Happy Hour, we talk with Aaron "Dom" Domanik. We discuss his journey from Detroit, Michigan to Las Vegas, his desire to always be a bartender in Las Vegas, and his back-and-forth battle with Covid-19. We'll also hear how he got the nickname "Snuggle", his favorite way to spend $100, and play along with the ultimate game of This or That. Do not miss this episode!

In this Happy Hour, we talk with long time friend, former Carnaval Court bartender, and a virtual human Swiss Army knife, Vache Manoukian. We discuss his drive to be great at anything he puts his mind to, his passion for adventure, the departure from Carnaval Court, and what his future looks like! He also shares a “Rated-R” story you absolutely have to hear!! And for the first time, Jackie and I “fill the seats”! You do not want to miss this Happy Hour!

We are thrilled to have the Vice President of Food and Beverage for Penn National Gaming, and the Tropicana Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Rupert King, join us for Happy Hour. We discuss climbing the corporate ladder, what it's going to take to reopen Las Vegas during a global pandemic, and what the "new normal" might look like from an upper management point of view. He also shares a priceless story about Lady Gaga, and much more! You do not want to miss this Happy Hour!

In this weeks Happy Hour, we talk about what life as a pool cocktail waitress, and a professional dancer, is like during Covid-19. We also find out who Tenile has had a crush on since she was 15 (and finally met), her thoughts on the Black Lives Matter movement, and we find out what new career path she is beginning! We're twerking our way down the catwalk on this one, and having a great time! You don't want to miss it!

In this Happy Hour, we have our first Covid-19 survivor, and hear all about what it was like. We explore what inspired an ice cream maker from Italy to travel the world, and become a World Champion flair bartender in the process. We also talk about the origins of Area 51 Flair, discuss if it really was the "best move in flair history", or the best "save". Watch and decide for yourself at about the 4:30 min mark. Click here Write us here and tell us what you think!We also find out who Dario would "Fill the Seats" with, and its a pretty good list! Enjoy!