HospitaliTEA

This week, we are joined by the wonderful Krista to talk about her life as a massage therapist.  There is definitely some good, bad, and down right ugly in this episode. Check us out on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter @podhospitalitea Send us your own Good, Bad, and Ugly stories at podhospitalitea@gmail.com Find all weekly cocktail recipes and to join us on the show, find all that at podhospitalitea.com

Some workplace hazards are avoidable, some are not.  This week Allison and Alexis talk about some of the more common ones, how you can avoid hurting yourself, and what to do if you do! Check us out on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter @podhospitalitea Send us your own Good, Bad, and Ugly stories at podhospitalitea@gmail.com Find all weekly cocktail recipes and to join us on the show, find all that at podhospitalitea.com

For better or worse, everyone came out of this pandemic differently than how they went in.  This week, we are joined by Fae to talk about how our guests have changed over these last couple years.   Check us out on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter @podhospitalitea Send us your own Good, Bad, and Ugly stories at podhospitalitea@gmail.com Find all weekly cocktail recipes and to join us on the show, find all that at podhospitalitea.com

Happy October everyone! Wow, there were some doozies this month!  A few "fuck that guy" and a couple "I know the owner" to round out 6 stories of straight TEA from y'all. Check us out on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter @podhospitalitea Send us your own Good, Bad, and Ugly stories at podhospitalitea@gmail.com Find all weekly cocktail recipes and to join us on the show, find all that at podhospitalitea.com

Quiet quitting is a "new" phenomena that has popped up, so Alexis and Allison tackle this, covering what it is and how it affects us in a hospitality setting. Check us out on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter @podhospitalitea Send us your own Good, Bad, and Ugly stories at podhospitalitea@gmail.com Find all weekly cocktail recipes and to join us on the show, find all that at podhospitalitea.com

This week we are joined by the fabulous Melinda from Simply Pizza to talk about the Colorado Pizza Pop Up that she is putting together for this coming weekend!  Listen for all the details of the fun that's about to happen.  This event is happening Sunday September 25th from noon-5pm at Run Westy Run food truck park.  All proceeds go to a couple great charities, and if you would like to buy tokens in advance, go to coloradopizza.eventbrite.com! Check us out on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter @podhospitalitea Send us your own Good, Bad, and Ugly stories at podhospitalitea@gmail.com Find all weekly cocktail recipes and to join us on the show, find all that at podhospitalitea.com

Absent and neglectful managers can be found in many places in hospitality.  This week, Allison and Alexis talk about some of the pros and cons of working for these places or under these managers. Check us out on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter @podhospitalitea Send us your own Good, Bad, and Ugly stories at podhospitalitea@gmail.com Find all weekly cocktail recipes and to join us on the show, find all that at podhospitalitea.com

What a selection of crazy stories y'all shared with us this month!  Buckle up for dirty diapers, dog fights, obnoxious managers, and so much more! Check us out on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter @podhospitalitea Send us your own Good, Bad, and Ugly stories at podhospitalitea@gmail.com Find all weekly cocktail recipes and to join us on the show, find all that at podhospitalitea.com

Everyone needs some kind of work apparel if you're working in this industry.  This week, Alexis and Allison talk about some of the best brands of shoes, shirts, pants, glasses, and aprons, what to look for and where to find them.  Great information here if you need to replace some of your stuff, or just straight up buy it for the first time! Check us out on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter @podhospitalitea Send us your own Good, Bad, and Ugly stories at podhospitalitea@gmail.com Find all weekly cocktail recipes and to join us on the show, find all that at podhospitalitea.com

Most people that have never bartended have no idea what some of the best brands of liquor are.  Have no fear, Allison and Alexis are here to tell you what they think are some of the best brands are readily available in the US, so you can order something other than Titos! Check us out on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter @podhospitalitea Send us your own Good, Bad, and Ugly stories at podhospitalitea@gmail.com Find all weekly cocktail recipes and to join us on the show, find all that at podhospitalitea.com

Tipping is something that baffles people is many places that are not the United States.  This week, Alexis and Allison will be explaining what we've been doing, and where the trends for sharing the tips are heading. Good news, we're slowly but surely we are moving into an era where servers don't have to fight to be the best, just so they can make a living.   Check us out on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter @podhospitalitea Send us your own Good, Bad, and Ugly stories at podhospitalitea@gmail.com Find all weekly cocktail recipes and to join us on the show, find all that at podhospitalitea.com

There are many ways your workplace, especially restaurants, can help the community around you.  This week Allison and Alexis go over several different things your job could do to help the community at large.  Please take these ideas and run with them! Check us out on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter @podhospitalitea Send us your own Good, Bad, and Ugly stories at podhospitalitea@gmail.com Find all weekly cocktail recipes and to join us on the show, find all that at podhospitalitea.com

We're slowly seeing an increase in how technology is creeping into the hospitality industry.  From table side ordering to robot hosts, Alexis and Allison talk about how this is going to impact the restaurant industry and especially the employees! Check us out on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter @podhospitalitea Send us your own Good, Bad, and Ugly stories at podhospitalitea@gmail.com Find all weekly cocktail recipes and to join us on the show, find all that at podhospitalitea.com

Another month down, and several great stories from our wonderful listeners are in!  We've got a variety of stories today from flight attendants to hotel managers, and it's all gold.  September's listener's episode is right around the corner, so please send your stories in as soon as possible! Check us out on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter @podhospitalitea Send us your own Good, Bad, and Ugly stories at podhospitalitea@gmail.com Find all weekly cocktail recipes and to join us on the show, find all that at podhospitalitea.com

Are you looking for your first job in hospitality, or just your next one?  Allison and Alexis go over some things to keep in mind to help you from your job search, to your resume, and on to the interview.  Happy job hunting! Check us out on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter @podhospitalitea Send us your own Good, Bad, and Ugly stories at podhospitalitea@gmail.com Find all weekly cocktail recipes and to join us on the show, find all that at podhospitalitea.com

We all have regulars.  Most are great, some are bad.  Here are some stories about our regulars.  Brace yourself, this ranges from heart warming to enraging! TW: Sexual Assault Check us out on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter @podhospitalitea Send us your own Good, Bad, and Ugly stories at podhospitalitea@gmail.com Find all weekly cocktail recipes and to join us on the show, find all that at podhospitalitea.com

Doesn't it seem like life is getting more and more difficult with each passing day?  Allison and Alexis dive into some of the things going on in the US today that are contributing to that.  Do you have things to add?  Shoot us an email! Check us out on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter @podhospitalitea Send us your own Good, Bad, and Ugly stories at podhospitalitea@gmail.com Find all weekly cocktail recipes and to join us on the show, find all that at podhospitalitea.com

Wow, we have quite the variety of stories from your fellow service industry people this month!  From our first Am I The Asshole version story to lost puppies, buckle up for quite the wild ride! Check us out on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter @podhospitalitea Send us your own Good, Bad, and Ugly stories at podhospitalitea@gmail.com Find all weekly cocktail recipes and to join us on the show, find all that at podhospitalitea.com

When a new restaurant or bar is getting ready to open, many times they will have a soft open before their grand opening day.  Alexis and Allison talk about why we do these, and what it's like to work through them! Check us out on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter @podhospitalitea Send us your own Good, Bad, and Ugly stories at podhospitalitea@gmail.com Find all weekly cocktail recipes and to join us on the show, find all that at podhospitalitea.com

This week we were joined by Sophia and Samantha to talk about some tips and tricks for helping maintain stable mental health while at work!  Hope this helps! Check us out on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter @podhospitalitea Send us your own Good, Bad, and Ugly stories at podhospitalitea@gmail.com Find all weekly cocktail recipes and to join us on the show, find all that at podhospitalitea.com

Deciding to start (not start, or even stop) a meds journey for your mental health is a big decision!  Our resident therapist, Samantha, joins us for a conversation about when you might consider talking to a professional about what is going to be right for you. Check us out on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter @podhospitalitea Send us your own Good, Bad, and Ugly stories at podhospitalitea@gmail.com Find all weekly cocktail recipes and to join us on the show, find all that at podhospitalitea.com

Happy Pride Month y'all!  We had some great stories this month, from sexual harassment to roaches.  Enjoy! Check us out on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter @podhospitalitea Send us your own Good, Bad, and Ugly stories at podhospitalitea@gmail.com Find all weekly cocktail recipes and to join us on the show, find all that at podhospitalitea.com

Burnout is something that most people will experience from time to time throughout their lives.  This week, we are talking about what that looks like and what you can do to prevent or resolve it! Check us out on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter @podhospitalitea Send us your own Good, Bad, and Ugly stories at podhospitalitea@gmail.com Find all weekly cocktail recipes and to join us on the show, find all that at podhospitalitea.com

Here's to week 1 of our Mental Health Awareness month series!  We all take on emotional labor from all kinds of directions while at work.  Sometimes it's our guests, sometimes it's our co-workers.  But whenever those become too much, it's really important to put your boundaries out there for everyone so y'all can be on the same page! Check us out on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter @podhospitalitea Send us your own Good, Bad, and Ugly stories at podhospitalitea@gmail.com Find all weekly cocktail recipes and to join us on the show, find all that at podhospitalitea.com

Leaving jobs is rarely a fun thing, but it is often necessary.  Here are some thoughts about when it might be time to move on from that job you've called home (or just one that is no longer serving your purpose.  Check us out on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter @podhospitalitea Send us your own Good, Bad, and Ugly stories at podhospitalitea@gmail.com Find all weekly cocktail recipes and to join us on the show, find all that at podhospitalitea.com

We're taking a little bit of a break from the hard hitting topics to talk about the new Netflix series "Is It Cake?" You'll enjoy this one, probably about as much as we would eating the cakes. Check us out on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter @podhospitalitea Send us your own Good, Bad, and Ugly stories at podhospitalitea@gmail.com Find all weekly cocktail recipes and to join us on the show, find all that at podhospitalitea.com

Sometimes the line is blurred for if a guest has had too much to drink. Here are some ways you can tell, and what to do if (when, let's be real) it happens. Check us out on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter @podhospitalitea Send us your own Good, Bad, and Ugly stories at podhospitalitea@gmail.com Find all weekly cocktail recipes and to join us on the show, find all that at podhospitalitea.com

Happy April everyone!  Hopefully yours is going better than ours is!  Thanks for listening, and April Fools Mother*uckers!

This week Alexis and Allison talk about the where, when, and how to cut off a guest.  We all have to do it eventually, and here are some tips to make it a little easier! Check us out on Facebook Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter @podhospitalitea Send us your own Good, Bad, and Ugly stories at podhospitalitea@gmail.com Find all weekly cocktail recipes and to join us on the show, find all that at podhospitalitea.com

Sorry for the delay, but this week's topic should shed a little light on why Allison and Alexis have been falling behind. We're all working on smiling through some hard stuff, so hopefully this episode is relatable for anyone in the same boat. Between some helpful sayings, kind words, and a general attitude of "it could've been worse", we hope this episode makes it all seem manageable.    Check us out on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter @podhospitalitea Send us your own Good, Bad, and Ugly stories at podhospitalitea@gmail.com Find all weekly cocktail recipes and to join us on the show, find all that at podhospitalitea.com

Happy March First! We've officially made it through the holiday season, and this month's listener stories tell us it wasn't exactly smooth sailing. Alexis and Allison learn a lot about misdemeanors at both motels and dive bars, what your preferred steak temperature says about you as a person, and why sending back an expensive bottle of wine may not always be a disaster.   Check us out on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter @podhospitalitea Send us your own Good, Bad, and Ugly stories at podhospitalitea@gmail.com Find all weekly cocktail recipes and to join us on the show, find all that at podhospitalitea.com

This week, Alexis and Allison take a look back at our favorite breakfasts in Denver. We discuss our favorites from our previous episode (45), and even add a few new entries to the list! Who actually has the best French toast? Where will you have the easiest time finding parking? Which bagel place could potentially have Alexis as their new stalker? Listen to find out!   Check us out on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter @podhospitalitea Send us your own Good, Bad, and Ugly stories at podhospitalitea@gmail.com Find all weekly cocktail recipes and to join us on the show, find all that at podhospitalitea.com

This week, Allison and Alexis discuss what it's like to train and be trained within the industry. From hosting to housekeeping, concierge to bussing, and everything in between (that we know of), we discuss what it takes to be good at these jobs, what warning signs we look for that will tell us if you're gonna wash out, and we hear a story about a good Karen!   Check us out on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter @podhospitalitea Send us your own Good, Bad, and Ugly stories at podhospitalitea@gmail.com Find all weekly cocktail recipes and to join us on the show, find all that at podhospitalitea.com

Have you ever had that one coworker that just didn't get the job and you couldn't figure out how they got hired? So have we. This week, Alexis and Allison discuss some ways to know the industry may not be a good career fit for you. From fast food to fine dining, this industry isn't for everyone, and we examine why that is.   Check us out on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter @podhospitalitea Send us your own Good, Bad, and Ugly stories at podhospitalitea@gmail.com Find all weekly cocktail recipes and to join us on the show, find all that at podhospitalitea.com

How important is it to be able to predict the future? On this week's episode, Allison and Alexis discuss their predictions for the holiday season (Ep 58) and what they got right, and what they got wrong, and why all of it is kind of a nihilistic bummer.   Check us out on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter @podhospitalitea Send us your own Good, Bad, and Ugly stories at podhospitalitea@gmail.com Find all weekly cocktail recipes and to join us on the show, find all that at podhospitalitea.com

It's February, and our shortest month is a perfect place for such a heavy-hitting listener's episode! Allison and Alexis read your listeners' stories about an impatient and under-caffeinated Karen, a disaster on a roller coaster, and why you should be wary about eating anything that looks like guacamole.   Check us out on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter @podhospitalitea Send us your own Good, Bad, and Ugly stories at podhospitalitea@gmail.com Find all weekly cocktail recipes and to join us on the show, find all that at podhospitalitea.com

More adventures in remote recording! This week, Alexis and Allison are joined by our neighbors to the north, Kelly and Paul, as they discuss their Life of a Server app. We talk about the social side of the industry, what it takes to actually launch a successful app from the ground up, and possibly plan for future Olympic events.   Check us out on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter @podhospitalitea Send us your own Good, Bad, and Ugly stories at podhospitalitea@gmail.com Find all weekly cocktail recipes and to join us on the show, find all that at podhospitalitea.com

This week Allison and Alexis are joined remotely by the creators of Waiting on Stupid (Michelle) and Monsters in the Merlot (Lisa), two service industry-based web comics. We discuss different aspects of the creative process, learn which aspects of producing content are the most difficult, and why you should always look both ways when entering a blind intersection when bears are present.   Check us out on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter @podhospitalitea Send us your own Good, Bad, and Ugly stories at podhospitalitea@gmail.com Find all weekly cocktail recipes and to join us on the show, find all that at podhospitalitea.com

This week, Alexis and Allison attempt to navigate remote recording as they discuss an episode of Schitt's Creek, wherein an injured Twyla gets help around the diner from an unlikely guest. We talk about the most relatable parts of the episode, and the most outlandish, as well as who the real villain of the episode is.   Check us out on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter @podhospitalitea Send us your own Good, Bad, and Ugly stories at podhospitalitea@gmail.com Find all weekly cocktail recipes and to join us on the show, find all that at podhospitalitea.com

CONTENT WARNING: BUGS AND GENERAL GROSS STUFF This week, Allison and Alexis are discussing something very important within the industry: Bed bugs. We learn how to respond to an infestation, safety tips for travelers afraid of being caught in an infestation, and some general ins and outs about safety and stopping the spread. Check us out on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter @podhospitalitea Send us your own Good, Bad, and Ugly stories at podhospitalitea@gmail.com Find all weekly cocktail recipes and to join us on the show, find all that at podhospitalitea.com

Happy 2022!  Brace yourself for some of the bizarre things that have happened to your fellow service industry workers in this episode.  Buckle up, you're in for a doozy! Check us out on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter @podhospitalitea Send us your own Good, Bad, and Ugly stories at podhospitalitea@gmail.com Find all weekly cocktail recipes and to join us on the show, find all that at podhospitalitea.com

In our last episode of 2021, Alexis and Allison talk about holiday parties and what exactly goes into a successful one. What kind of gift exchange should there be? How should tabs be split? Where should you leave your car? And what are you supposed to do when you realize your favorite coworker can't hold their liquor?   Check us out on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter @podhospitalitea Send us your own Good, Bad, and Ugly stories at podhospitalitea@gmail.com Find all weekly cocktail recipes and to join us on the show, find all that at podhospitalitea.com

This week, Allison and Alexis take a look back at past recordings and discuss their top cocktails across the entire podcast! Which liquor had the most representation? Which cocktail tells us you're in the industry? What was your favorite cocktail? What's the "fajita effect"? All of this and more!   Check us out on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter @podhospitalitea Send us your own Good, Bad, and Ugly stories at podhospitalitea@gmail.com Find all weekly cocktail recipes and to join us on the show, find all that at podhospitalitea.com

This week Alexis and Allison go over some of the red flags you might see.  We cover when you should leave your job, when you shouldn't take that new job, when you've probably got a bad tipper on your hands, and so much more! Check us out on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter @podhospitalitea Send us your own Good, Bad, and Ugly stories at podhospitalitea@gmail.com Find all weekly cocktail recipes and to join us on the show, find all that at podhospitalitea.com

You guessed it, it's the 1st of December, and it's time for our final listener's episode of 2021! We have some great stories to close out our year! We have some heartwarming stories, some infuriating stories, and we even discuss which wine pairs best with loaded mozzarella sticks.   Check us out on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter @podhospitalitea Send us your own Good, Bad, and Ugly stories at podhospitalitea@gmail.com Find all weekly cocktail recipes and to join us on the show, find all that at podhospitalitea.com

Happy Holidays! This week, Allison and Alexis go over some predictions for how the holiday season will play out in the hospitality industry. How difficult will it be to find a hotel room? How should your tipping habits change during the holidays? What's the deal with rental cars? All this and more!   Check us out on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter @podhospitalitea Send us your own Good, Bad, and Ugly stories at podhospitalitea@gmail.com Find all weekly cocktail recipes and to join us on the show, find all that at podhospitalitea.com

This week, Alexis and Allison are joined by Eric to discuss sobriety in the industry. We talk about different challenges the industry presents while maintaining sobriety, effective strategies for getting support for those dealing with substance abuse or addiction, and we learn the truth about Golden (Colorado) Moms.   Check us out on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter @podhospitalitea Send us your own Good, Bad, and Ugly stories at podhospitalitea@gmail.com Find all weekly cocktail recipes and to join us on the show, find all that at podhospitalitea.com

This week, Allison and Alexis discuss the ups and downs of dress codes in the industry. We cover makes a uniform or dress code bearable, where our hard boundaries are, and why flight attendants are the real heroes of the industry. Check us out on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter @podhospitalitea Send us your own Good, Bad, and Ugly stories at podhospitalitea@gmail.com Find all weekly cocktail recipes and to join us on the show, find all that at podhospitalitea.com

This week, Alexis and Allison tackle a subject we all love: vacation! With the holidays approaching and the end-of-year malaise setting in, we go over how to considerately take the time you deserve, a few tips for the industry specifically, and for a non-kink podcast, we talk about pee a lot on this episode.   Check us out on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter @podhospitalitea Send us your own Good, Bad, and Ugly stories at podhospitalitea@gmail.com Find all weekly cocktail recipes and to join us on the show, find all that at podhospitalitea.com

Happy November! Spooky season is now officially over, so now it's time for *sigh* Christmas season! This month we have some real doozies! We hear about why you should always stay home when you don't feel well, what $50 will actually buy you in a restaurant, and which celebrity definitely didn't pull the ultimate prank.   Check us out on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter @podhospitalitea Send us your own Good, Bad, and Ugly stories at podhospitalitea@gmail.com Find all weekly cocktail recipes and to join us on the show, find all that at podhospitalitea.com

Happy Halloween! Grab yourself a Swanky Panky and a Burger of the Day, because this week, Allison and Alexis are back with Lucas and Sam to discuss possibly the best ever show on television: Bob's Burgers. We talk about our favorite episodes, characters, and moments, and we also discover which characters we are in the end.   Check us out on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter @podhospitalitea Send us your own Good, Bad, and Ugly stories at podhospitalitea@gmail.com Find all weekly cocktail recipes and to join us on the show, find all that at podhospitalitea.com