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Belly up to the bar while two service industry veterans discuss the ups, downs and hilarities surrounding the wonderful world that is "The Industry". Weekly featured libations will help lubricate the wheels of discussion with our weekly guests. From fron

Nick & Jason


    • Nov 15, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
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    E.42: Season Finale with Aaron Galletly

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2022


    What better way to close out our first season than with the guy that starred in our first show! Thanks to everyone who joined us for this crazy journey! we love you all so much!  CHEERS!!! See ya next season!

    E.41: Vehicular Coneslaughter w/ Jake Wilson & Julian Garcia

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2022 59:15


    In this weeks episode we cover sandwich sidekicks, combustibles management, weird lookin beards, 30% Tiger by weight, popcornology, lost fridges, and technically wack parking!

    E.40 Worst Anniversary Ever w/ Mac Lamken

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2022 74:10


    In what has to be one of our best interviews yet, we talk to Mac from Diametric Brewing Co..This week we cover pirate sexuals, jet boat password resets, Big Slick, starting Together We Can, Chipotle 911 calls, blood power washing, and Flyover/Fly Away Fest!

    E.39: Getting Yammered w/ Rafi Chaudry

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2022 68:14


    This week we get to talk with the Cofounder of one of the dopest breweries in KC. Rafi Chaudry from Torn Label Brewing Co. talks with us about radio active brewery bites, brand registration wars, prank wee, askholes, and getting arrested in Russia! 

    E:38 Bottom Gun Handy Snax Side A w/ Adam & Marco

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2022 70:35


    Hold on to your Jams shorts. This is episode with Adam Roberts and Marco Waller is all about nostalgia baby! We cover NC-17 movies, Chilis cardboard cutout theft, Hollywood video, detailed bathroom photos, nothing to do in Cedar Rapids, Tarantino Elvis impersonators, carpet company pitches, bottom gun handy snax, Netflix haggling, Royals wedding shenanigans, Gumby's West Wing, Marco's Variety Show and floppy nudies. Hold on tight. It's gonna be a bumpy ride 

    E.37: Casper The Friendly Drunk w/Nick Mader

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2022 74:19


    In this episode we sit down with Nick Mader from Alma Mader Brewing and discuss unused degrees, "meal" replacement, strategic burp breaks, Terry Incognito, stuck forklifts and crispy bois!

    E.36: Professional Weirdos w/ Tanner Vaughn

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2022 62:29


    This week we talk with Tanner from Pathlight Brewing Co.. In this episode we discuss building beers, philanthropic brewing, canning line therapy, yeast cultivation and metal church! 

    E.35: Permission to Fight w/ Jeremy Danner

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2022 69:11


    YOOOOOO! This week we talk to Danner with 4 Hands Brewing about cyberbullying bad people, selling yourself, fact checking food, Elvis flavored beer and much much more!

    E.34: Sexy Library Night w/ Jenni Severo aka Lady Severe

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2022 84:57


    This week we talk about Ecstatic Dancing, Burning Man, morning raves, Leaving Mormonism, and Lady Severe plays spins for us live! 

    E.33: Million Dollar Ideas w/ John Couture (Bier Station)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2022 74:27


    This week John joins us to talk about changing laws to open bars, celeb bar guests, and you guessed it... Million Dollar Ideas!  

    E.32: Airport Terminal Trivia w/ Bryce Lob (Una Vida Tequila)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2022 101:11


    Tune in as we talk to Bryce Lob, owner of Una Vida Tequila! Bryce, Nick and I battle against the trivia host live at Chicken and Pickle while we learn what makes Una Vida such an amazing Tequila.

    E.31: "Old Fashioned" Distribution w/ Alex Lindsey (West Bottoms Whiskey)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2022 91:26


    Old Fashioned ...so so much more than just a drink.  West Bottoms....so so much more than just a whiskey.  Tune in now to hear how Alex turned a passion in to a KC staple. 

    E.30: Dessert Shooter Haikus w/ Ty Jaines (Taps On Main)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2022 70:13


    This week we cover Taco Bell catchphrases, Risky Beezness, surprise babies and an old friend drops by to say sup!

    E.29: Industry Couples w/Jon Taylor & Shailey Darrah

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2022 66:46


    Look.  We have all seen couples in the industry.  Most of them end up crashing and burning in a drama filled hellfire.  On the other hand sometimes things just work out. Take These wonderful human beings for example.  JT&SD are some of the dopest people we have ever known.  some might even call them a "power couple".  I call them homies.  Join us this week as we dive into the realm of dating whilst in the service industry.  Jon & Shailey do not disappoint. 

    E.28: 420 Fest Part 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2022 79:12


    Ladies and gentleman.  Join us on this Mallört fueled episode as we conclude our 420 Fest journey with 3 dope artists Broderick Hayes (@batesse), Taylor McClellan (@w.e.b.daboy) and Claude Harris (@king_claude).  We had an amazing time talking to every single one of our guests and we hope that you had an equally great time listening! Thanks for stickin with us and if you haven't listened to part 1 or 2 you definitely need to check them out! Much love! ✌️

    E.27: 420 Fest Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2022 49:32


    We're back again with another taste of 420 Fest! In this episode we talk to Ricardo Rizo (Ricardos_artwork) and Megan Ohara (@meganohara_art), two artists that work at Grünauer as well as get our tarot cards read by Chelsea Tighe! 

    E.26: 420 Fest Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2022 57:51


    In part 1 of our 420 Fest episode we talk with Shannon Raines who runs @aerouant_apothecary as well as DJ Alphacat aka Styles and Cheeto Flow from the Faculty! We had a blast talking to these dope talents! Definitely don't want to miss this one!

    E.25: A KC Staple w/ Michael Smith (Extra Virgin)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2022 46:44


    This week its all about one of the KC Greats! 2 time James Beard Award winning Chef Michael Smith.  We find out how he became what he is today and talk shop with our biggest guest to date!

    E.24: Disco Rodeo Alligator Wrestling w/ Woodie Bonds, Elliot Ivory & Kemet Coleman (Vine Street Brewing)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2022 77:52


    Look.  If you're going to listen to one episode, this needs to be the one.  We got to sit down and chat with Woodie Bonds, Elliot Ivory, and Kemet Coleman from Vine Street Brewing Company. This amazing men are opening what is soon to be a KC staple.  I'd tell ya more but you're just going to have to listen and find out! Be sure to listen to the whole episode because we close out this weeks episode with a track from Kemet himself.  If you haven't already heard "Get Out" by Kemet Coleman then get your shit together! 

    E.23: Conversations with the Street Fighter w/ Chris Young (Corvino)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2022 118:38


    This week we talk with Chris Young.  We discuss gateway bars, encounters with the street fighter and how promo stickers saved his life!

    E.22: Hail to the Beer Chief w/ Danny Kueser (Cinder Block Brewery)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2022 72:24


    This week we go behind the scenes with Beer Chief at Cinder Block Brewery Danny Kueser.  Danny tells us about how his passion for beer turned into his dream career as well as what it takes to medal at the Great American Beer Fest!

    E.21: Anyway, Here's Twerkwall w/ Jordan Utz (King G's)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2022 71:42


    We go on location once again at King G's and talk to our good friend Jordan Utz! We find out how he got his start in the service industry and learn about some pretty rad pop up bars. We also learn about what makes King G's so damn rad!

    E.20: My Fathers Footsteps (Pt. 2) w/ Danny Faught (West Bottoms Whiskey)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2022 82:25


    In this episode Danny tells us about the flagship whisky and how it came to be.  He also tells us how "The best old fashioned in KC" got its start.

    E.19: My Fathers Footsteps (Pt. 1) w/ Danny Faught (West Bottoms Whiskey)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2022 58:33


    In this episode we talk with Danny about how he channels his father in the work that he does at West Bottoms Whiskey.  

    E.18: Sidework Vol. II: A Little Dab'll RumpleDew Ya w/ Jason & Nick

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2022 48:54


    In this episode we go over some reviews, talk shop, and most importantly ask you to help us with some ratings and reviews!We can't emphasize enough how much your ratings and reviews help us.  Take 5 seconds and drop us a 5 ⭐️  and a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or hell... both!We thank you all from the bottom of our hearts! Keep SINnin!

    E.17: Love at First Smoke Break w/ Darcy Barnett (Green Lady Lounge)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2022 63:35


    Darcy  talks mocktails, jazz, and some celebrity encounters while she takes us on a dive into KC"S best jazz lounge the Green Lady Lounge. Closing music "The Grand Avenue Get-Down" by Chris Hazelton's Boogaloo 7

    E.16: Gettin Yerba'd w/ Miel & Curtis Hererra (Café Corazón)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2022 61:46


    Join us this week while we talk to Miel and Curtis Herrera, owners of Café Corazón.  They talk to us about how they are incorporating both Latin and Indigenous cultures into their cafe and teach us the proper way to drink Yerba Mate.Café Corazón

    E.15: The Best Manhattan You've Ever Had w/ Jess Johnson (Mitch e Amaro)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2022 68:55


    Jess Johnson talks to us about the "Perfect Manhattan" and the "Not So Perfect Manhattan" and also shares her good, bad, and ugly stories from this wonderful industry we call home.Closing music from The Way Way Back - "Future Tense"Bars MentionedThe Flying Saucer (RIP)Tapcade (RIP)Boulevard Brewing CompanyMitch e AmaroCultivarWhiskey SnugO'Malley'sRINO

    E.14: Non Lethal Cocktails w/ Allison Korn (Char Bar)

    Play Episode Play 42 sec Highlight Listen Later Jan 24, 2022 69:45


    This week we talk about non lethal cocktails, karaoke and how Sonic breeds bartenders with 2020 Bartender of the Year Allison Korn. Event info: https://culinaryvirtue.com/product/mixology-class/LInk to music video: Terry BackwoodsBooks: Dead Rabbits Drink Manual                Imbibe!                Girly Drinks: A World History of Women and AlcoholBars Mentioned:Char BarMickeys HideawayFred P Otts (RIP)Rythm & BoozeDonut Lounge (RIPDistrict Pour HouseLeveeHand & GloveRiot Room (RIP)Beer Kitchen

    E.13: The Real National Treasure w/ Sam Wolfskill (Triple Crossing Beer)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2022 63:27


    We couldn't get Guy Fieri but we got the next best thing... Our homegirl Sam! In this episode we just shoot the stuff with Sam and talk about Nick Cage and that one time her boyfriends cars caught on fire at the same time!

    E.12 Tip Top Tapper w/ Sam Mousa (Port Fonda)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2022 72:33


    Former coworker, good friend and our favorite Canadian, Sam Mousa talks to us about bar therapy, how he proposed to his fiancée and how he became the king of Tapper!Closing Credit Song: "Cut Up" performed by 21st Century Vampirecheck out their debut album HERE!

    E.11: Full Blown A.D.D. w/ Alina Grimes (Mockingbird Lounge)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2022 65:11


    What happens when you get 3 people with ADD behind the mic? Well... You're about to find out.  Tune in this week as we talk to our good friend and co-worker Alina.  This week we talk about ...well... everything. We also share some exciting news with you! Tune in to find out what it is!

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    Happy Holidays!

    Play Episode Play 40 sec Highlight Listen Later Dec 27, 2021 1:15


    Hey all you sexy SINners! Just wanted to take some time and say Happy Holidays and Happy New Year! The best gift we received this year was all of your continued support! Seriously ... we can't say thank you enough.Make sure you listen in next week for an exciting announcement! Love ya! See ya next week! ✌

    E.10: Cheese Poetry w/ Katie Camlin (KC Bier Co)

    Play Episode Play 60 sec Highlight Listen Later Dec 22, 2021 69:32


    Tonight we talk with Katie Camlin about beating Adam Schefter to the punch, Beautiful Cheese Poetry and shitty dude bro's.

    E.9: Sidework Vol. I: Get Off My Facebook Page NOW

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Dec 13, 2021 49:18


    Today we answer your emails and ask for your help to decide how we respond to a very unsatisfied customer.

    E.8: The Beer Geyser (Pt. 2) w/ Grant Waner & Joe Giammanco (City Barrel)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2021 51:01


    Same song different verse! Strap in! It's gonna be a  bumpy ride!

    E.7: The Beer Geyser (Pt. 1) w/ Grant Waner & Joe Giammanco (City Barrel)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2021 71:19


    In this (our first on location recording) we talk with Grant & Joe,  owners of City Barrel Brewing Co.. In Part 1 of this 2 part series we talk  about how this amazing brewery's origin story, drink a LOT of beer and find out how to accidentally make a beer geyser!

    E.6: Absolut Regret w/ Jeff Lichtenberger (Extra Virgin)

    Play Episode Play 60 sec Highlight Listen Later Nov 22, 2021 89:48


    In this episode we talk to Beverage Director of Extra Virgin Jeff Lichtenberger.  He talks to us about his process for naming and creating the amazing nostalgic cocktails at EV and tells  us one of the most cringe worthy stories we've ever heard. You won't want to miss this one!

    E.5: The Irish Goodbye w/ Emmalee Herrick (Gram & Dun)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2021 66:05


    Today Emmalee (yes that's how it's spelled) tells us about the time she Irish goodbyed a job, and why it's a bad idea to press a server or bartender for their name.Be sure to check out her all woman wrestling podcast  High Heels Podcast.

    E.4: The Royal Hammbassador w/ John Stoner (The Easy Inn)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2021 66:08


    Taco Wednesday, Hammbassadors and that one time Johns mom mule kicked a cop in the nuts! You won't wanna miss this episode! Cheers!

    E.3: Coors for Kuntz w/ Hilary Morton (Percheron KC)

    Play Episode Play 59 sec Highlight Listen Later Nov 1, 2021 79:23


    In this episode we have a few drinks with teacher and bartender Hilary Morton.  We talk about people that order Titos and vodka, why all Baskin and Robins employees are drunk, and why Hitler was so mean.

    E.2: My Friend Farnk w/ Blake Wrisinger (The Levy)

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Oct 25, 2021 54:30


    Tonight we belly up to the bar with our good friend Blake and talk about word vomiting, getting punched in the face and one of the best tab names we have ever come across.

    Trailer: It's a SIN Podcast

    Play Episode Play 60 sec Highlight Listen Later Oct 20, 2021 0:55


    Hey all you Sinners! This is Jason and Nick.  Belly up to the bar with us every week for your weekly dose of service industry shop talk.  

    E.1: The Cupcake Incident w/ Aaron Galletly (City Barrel)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2021 74:15


    Hello all you SINners and thank you for joining us on opening day! On our inaugural episode, we chat with our pal Aaron Galletly as he talks to us about his journey in the service industry while working on his Masters Degree in Geology.  He's our regular.  He's our Homie.  He's a damn "Rock"-Star!

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