Bartalk

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.  

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.  

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.