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Jordan Chabot and Karl Heine sit with other bar and restaurant folk to trade war stories and discuss the bar & restaurant life.

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    • May 15, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 56m AVG DURATION
    • 174 EPISODES


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    RIP Fyre Fest 2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 56:11


    Dan, Jess, & Andy talk about tomato-based drinks, event bartending, and mourn the loss of an iconic music festival. Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.  

    Adderall Spritz Ep. 174

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 51:15


    Andy wonders how friendly your bartender should need to be, Jess derides the usefulness of drunk nurses, and Dan is pro-banana and anti-traffic. Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.

    Story Time Number 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2025 54:01


    Dan, Jess, & Andy get together to tell stories about why you don't put paper towels in the bathroom, what's restoring Dan's faith in the youth of America, and whether April Fool's jokes are a lost cause. Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.

    Espresso Martinis by the Keg

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2025 56:30


    Dan, Jess, and Andy are back to talk about managing volatile personalities, drinks worth batching, and (almost) accidentally serving minors.

    Dan Mahoney's Secret To Happiness Ep. 171

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2025 53:45


    Andy, Jess, and Dan are back to talk about social media troubles, a little bit of local history, and Dan's campaign promises.   Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.

    Staying for One More Ep. 170

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2025 45:04


    Dan & Andy are back with Paul & Steve at Forty Second Brew Co in Kingston talking about working with partners, new employee hiccups, and keg killing. Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.

    Forty Minutes with Forty Second Brew Co.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2025 46:01


    Karl and Andy are joined by Paul and Steve of Kingston's Forty Second Brew Co to talk about garage brewing to stay sane, building a community in their community, and trusting a good pilsner. Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.

    I Don't Want To Touch Anything Gross Ep. 168

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2025 48:52


    Andy, Jess, Dan and Nick answer listener questions about kitchen fights, bad interview questions, and how old is too old to have your parents come in to complain? Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.

    Rookie Mistakes Ep. 167

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2025 56:31


    Andy, Jess, and the recently-married Dan are joined by Nick Thatcher to cover the things you do when you don't know any better, from shots of simple syrup to gas stations full of rusty water. Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.

    TikTok, Porn, & Radioactive Bananas Ep. 166

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2025 58:59


    Dan, Jess, and Andy are back to talk about, well, you read the episode title, right? Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.

    A Slap For Christmas Ep. 165

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2024 60:10


    Dan, Jess, & Andy discuss their dream parade roles, holiday party shenanigans, and slapping accoutrements. Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.

    We Meant It At The Time Ep. 164

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2024 76:19


    Jess takes Andy, Dan, Karl, and Jordan on a trip down memory lane and see if what they said then was still right now. Do kids still not belong at at brewery? Is Dan psychic? Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.

    Fighting Jess & Other Trends Ep. 163

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2024 60:04


    Jess, Andy, and Dan cover recent trends, from hard iced tea, to malort, to unseasonable weather screwing up seasonal beers. Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.

    There's No Accounting for Taste Ep. 162

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2024 49:57


    After a blind beer test that seems designed to abuse their editor, Mike & Moriah from Brewster Bar join Karl, Jess, & Andy to talk about matters of taste, warning signs in restaurants, and what to do on a slow, lazy Sunday. Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.

    Filling the Shelves Ep. 161

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2024 51:53


    Karl, Jess, and Andy are joined by Mike and Moriah from Brewster Bar to talk about the third annual Plymouth Bartender Competition, the importance of friendliness in friendly competition, and boomerangs. Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.

    Shut Off (Remastered) Ep. 160

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2024 63:41


    Dan, Jordan, and Andy are joined by Fish to swap stories about times they've been shut off, times they should have, and Dan, Jordan, and Andy's mysterious alcohol related injuries. Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.

    Tip Off Ep. 159

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2024 55:06


    Dan, Jess, Andy & Karl get together to talk about raising the server minimum wage, performance punishment, and the shallow end of the tip pool. Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.

    Get Out & Stay Out Ep. 158

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2024 58:22


    What does it take to get banned from a bar? Dan, Jess, and Andy get together to tell you what you can do to make sure you're no longer welcome. Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.

    Good Ideas Are Meant To Be Stolen Ep. 157

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2024 49:43


    Dan, Jess, Andy, and Kilianne get together to talk about how to steal other people's ideas, more Doordash shenanigans, and if the front of house deserves to eat. Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.

    Jess Hamill's Roadhouse Ep. 156

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2024 47:14


    Andy, Jess, Dan, and Fish are here to talk about how to hire a door guy, Olympic sex beds, and when to take matters into your own hands! Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.

    It's Still 5 O'Clock Somewhere Ep. 155

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2024 56:35


    In this remastered episode, Jordan, Dan, and Andy are joined by Aubrey Davy to talk about all things day drinking, from brunch, to your favorite breakfast shot, the arms race between breakfast places that serve alcohol and bars that serve breakfast, and the trouble with staffing mornings. Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.

    The First One's Free Ep. 154

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2024 53:35


    Dan, Jess, and Andy are together to talk about pastie vending machines, branded drug bags, and bicycle-by shootings. Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.

    Unpopular Opinions Ep. 153

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2024 53:10


    Andy, Jess, and Dan take hard, definite opinions on motorcycle radios, dishwashing labor division, and how far french fries can carry a burger.  Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.

    Amateur Night Revisited Ep. 152

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2024 52:45


    Be it St. Patrick's Day, Cinco de Mayo, or the night before Thanksgiving, there are some nights where everyone goes out to tie one on. Dan, Andy, and Karl get together to talk about green beer, the lack of an industry-specific holiday, and the global ubiquity of Budweiser. Intro music from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.

    Spooky Ghost Kitchens Ep. 151

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2024 47:58


    Karl, Jess, Dan, and Andy are back to talk about restaurants that aren't real, new advances in fighting fake IDs, and playing "Surprise Me" roulette with a bartender. Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.

    The THC-Infused World of Karl High-ne Ep. 150

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2024 43:31


    Dan, Jess, and Andy, without any real expertise or research, try to explain everything marijuana related to Karl. What's the difference between THC and CBD? Who can sell THC infused drinks? Is 500mg a lot? Did we know the answers to any of these? Listen and find out! Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.

    Are Jordan & Nick Experts? Ep. 149

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2024 61:50


    We've gone back to the archives as Jordan and Nick Thatcher, upon learning they're experts, join Andy in answering questions about staff relations, point of sale systems, and losing people with technical jargon. Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.

    Mike Wisdom is Not a Vegan Ep. 148

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2024 53:48


    Dan woke up this morning and chose violence, Jess wants to know when not to tip, a suggested dessert makes Andy uncomfortable, and Mike Wisdom wants to you know that he likes cheese. Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.  

    Hot Cabbage Sauna Ep. 147

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2024 52:49


    Dan, Jess, and Andy are joined by Broth Guy Mike Wisdom to talk about the soon-to-open Shikku Hotpot, vegetarianism, and the dangers of drinking when you're out of practice. Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.

    Fingering Aubrey Again Ep. 146

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2024 55:38


    In another classic from the archives, Aubrey, Dan, and Andy discuss their most embarrassing moments working in the service industry. Karl has no embarrassing moments, as he has no shame. Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.

    Rub a Little Vodka On It Ep. 145

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2024 68:18


    Jess, Dan, and Andy are joined by Jordan (remember Jordan?) to discuss drugging Karl, alternate careers, and green dye removal.  Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.

    How Many Podcasters Does it Take to Screw in a Light Bulb?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2024 48:56


    Today on Bar Talk, Andy works through some things, Dan doubts the existence of clowns, and we learn that Jess knows nothing about pigeons.

    Merry Inspectionmas! Ep. 143

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2024 48:26


    Jess, Andy and Dan celebrate their annual health inspection by discussing colonial rats, wall fires, and Australian seals. Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.

    Just Drink Through It

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2024 58:30


    Dan, Jess, and Andy celebrate surviving the holidays by discussing Christmas parties past, harsh penalties for olive theft, and Jess's new dog! Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.

    Parade Day!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2023 59:02


    We revisit a classic episode as Karl & Jordan are joined by Jeff Nardone and not-a-host-yet Dan to talk about the Thanksgiving Day Parade, Christmas presents, and the merits of a pub crawl. Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.

    A Bris For My Hamster Ep. 140

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2023 49:45


    Jess questions interview taboos, Dan discusses dog favoritism, and Andy uses work to avoid social events. Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.

    I Spy Ep. 139

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2023 50:06


    Andy, Jess, and Dan talk about adult vacations, the challenges of going to events held at work, and why you put the cameras where they are. Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.

    50 Shades of Red Flags Ep. 138

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2023 53:04


    Dan, Jess, and Andy are joined by Neil Rogers to talk about his new book Bar Tips, how job skills cross over, and red flags in customers. Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.

    2023 Bartending Competition Ep. 137

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2023 64:31


    Andy is joined by Baby Jac and Cam, then is joined by Dan, Jess, and writer Neil Rogers to cover the second annual Bartending Competition. Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.

    Lessons Learned From Karl Ep. 136

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2023 44:46


    Karl embraces team building by subtraction. Andy wants to get it all in writing. Dan is at the acceptance stage of DoorDash. Jess describes the simple joy of surprise fries. Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.

    Market Research Ep. 135

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2023 53:57


    Andy, Karl, Jess, and Dan talk about proper job hunting, regional shot variations, and how seasons start too soon, and it's your fault. Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.

    Pocket Full of Chicken Wings Ep. 134

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2023 53:30


    Karl talks about more competition brings more customers, Andy talks about paying it forward, Jess contemplates wearing pigtails, Jeff offers to share ice, and Dan dishes the inside scoop on endless salads. Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.

    Sidework & Yardwork Ep. 133

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2023 47:46


    When are sports packages worth it? Whose responsible for side work? How long are you willing to wait for a fancy drink? Mayflower's Jeff Nardone joins Andy, Karl, Dan, and Jess to answer maybe one of these questions! Intro music is "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.

    Lines at the Bar Ep. 132

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2023 52:26


    Who is responsible for bringing a crowd into a bar? Where do you stand to order a drink at the bar? What question is Karl afraid to answer? All these questions and more get answers on this episode of Bartalk! Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.

    Where Have All the Bartenders Gone? Ep. 131

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2023 49:50


    What makes a good bartender? Dan, Karl, Jess, and Andy get together to talk about specialized knowledge, measuring cocktails, and who wants vodka in a margarita? Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.

    Hot Shots Ep. 130

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2023 51:31


    Sour Not Sorry's Colin joins Andy, Jess, and Dan to talk about spicy wings, elevating ramen, and whether people care about what brand of flavored vodka you carry. Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.

    Route 3 Sour Ep. 129

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2023 58:09


    Andy, Dan, and Jess join Colin at the soon-to-be-opened Sour Not Sorry taproom to talk about sour beer, how not to grow to hate a labor of love, and interstate highway design.   Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.

    What's In a Name? Ep. 128

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2023 51:35


    Can you call it a barn lager if you don't drink it in a barn? Are you drunk if you don't try to stand up? How much would Andy sell the podcast off for? Keith and Elizabeth from Trillium join Dan, Karl, and Andy to find out on today's BarTalk! Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.

    Coping with Loss Ep. 127

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2023 46:04


    Bar manager Kieth Piesco joins Andy, Karl, and eventually Dan to talk about aesthetic and safety compliance, measuring and managing stock loss, and why Keith's picture isn't on the wall. Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.

    We're So Tired Ep. 126

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2023 48:12


    Dan, Karl, Jess, and Andy talk about dealing with burnout, what you can work through, and what you really shouldn't. Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.

    2023 Bar & Restaurant Expo Ep. 125

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2023 24:37


    Recorded in front of a live studio audience, Karl, Dan, and Andy are joined by TV host Tobias to talk about networking, people's reaction to fees, and the horrors of Shania Twain.

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