No Reservations

Welcome Back, Welcome Back. Its double trouble week here at No Reservations. We have Savannah AND Katie, two spooky girls who are Queer for King. We get right down to the nitty gritty of moving to NYC, finding a job, and having a gross old man be gross because, respectfully, people suck. We're the only podcast where you can find croutons, M&Ms, and straight nuggs. That's right. Twice the guests. Twice the cocktails. Twice the trauma. But only half the interview (gotta come back next week for the rest).

Welcome back to No Reservations! Today, Anna and Ryan have cooked up something special for you all: a new type of episode! We'll be starting a new miniseries, along with your regularly scheduled interview content, where Anna and Ryan watch your favorite service industry movies and review them. And to start things off, we did the one and only Waiting... starring the devilishly handsome Justin Long as Dean, the Ryan-sound-alike Ryan Reynolds as Monty, and the FIERCE Anna Faris as... Eyeshadow? We don't remember her name. So if you, like us, have wanted to rewatch this 2005 cult classic but don't feel like shelling out $3 to rent it on Amazon Prime, just listen to this episode instead! We're 1000X less homophobic. FOLLOW US on Instagram @norespod and make sure to SUBSCRIBE on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!

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And just like that, we're back with a new episode of No Reservations covering Sex, The City, AND everything in between. We've got our good friend Hannah who enjoys steamy romance novels, challenging dude-bros' masculinities, and NOT wearing costumes. From sounding,  soaking, and shots in your mouth (thats the sex part) to regulars and industry lifers (thats the city part) we really have got it all. So grab the Dan who's got a special place in your heart, shake up a cosmo or two, and enjoy Hannah's "Villain Origin Story." This is No Res.

Welcome back to No Res... After Dark. (We ask you to take a sip of your drink every time we say "After Dark" and refill when you hear the Episode Title.) You can't rush perfection, and this podcast took two weeks to drop because we've got our good buddy Aaron who is just as fast a talker as we are and like Bond, takes his Vesper shaken, not stirred. Be warned, this was a late night recording for a late night crowd, so buckle into your Vespa's and get ready for a wild ride through Vampire Cocks, Yeast Clouds, Olympians, Mistresses, High School Musical, and much much more. It's the only podcast endorsed by Apolo Ohno, but if you're anything like Lea Michele, just hit play because this written episode description did nothing for you. Cheers!.

I'm so sorry for the wait, your server was in the bathroom. We pee too, people. But we're back with another fantastic episode of No Reservations! This week, Anna and Ryan had the pleasure of welcoming Ross onto the podcast. And what better way to welcome Ross than with a hearty discussion about the joys of pooping? Consider this your trigger warning. In this episode, we talk about the differences between serving in corporate vs Mom & Pop settings, how douchy LoveSac is, why you're an asshole if you return a taster pour, and why you should NEVER try to rapid-cool cava. I'm going to be honest... I'm not perfect, but this episode is damn close. FOLLOW US on Instagram @norespod and make sure to SUBSCRIBE on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!

INT. LIVING ROOM - NIGHT. No Reservations is back with our friend Louie who is here to be the brown-haired, white boy we've all been waiting for. Speaking of "Waiting", we're "Still Waiting" for a sequel. But until then we've got a fun episode in store with a little bit of everything including weird wall art, unironically laying pipe, a revisit to last weeks Buffalo sauce discussion, Strict Taco Tuesday Rules, and a little bit of MAGIC! So pick a beer, any beer. And on that note... BLACKOUT,

Astoria Slaps! Need we say more?Yeah. You're right. We probably should. This week we have one of our dearest friends Rebecca (born, raised, and now running a bar in Astoria) here to provide some much needed Quality Assurance. After consulting with our lawyers, we don't think the Bourdain Estate or the 2007 Cathrine Zeta-Jones movie will be coming for us, so let's jump in shall we? This episode is jam packed with planning parties, discussing cake trauma, and exposing Buffalo Wild Wings. So grab a coffee, take off all your clothes (there's a stripper story) and enjoy No Reservations.

All aboard for another episode of No Reservations. This week we have our co-worker and good friend Josh who's journey though the industry was everything Anthony Bourdain told him it would be and a lot of things he forgot to mention. We're making all local stops including Dr. Seuss, Dad Jokes, Bad Management, Poland, and Ineffective Aphrodisiacs. So pour yourself a white, off-white, ceramic, or ivory Negroni, and find out where IS Josh's super-suit? Enjoy!

"Hi Listener. I'm Dad." Strap in friends. This week we've got our friend Matt (the third to grace the No Res Pod) and this one is for the Dad's. With dad jokes, tennis stars, and brewery stories galore it's gonna leave you with a satisfying mouthfeel. Don't understand what we mean? Well tune in and you might just learn a few things, including cleaning tips, the coolest bathroom in Chicago, and the taco bell-iest bar in NYC. Pour one Boulevardier out for the short kings and enjoy this weeks No Reservations.

If you're still with us, we're back with our dear friend Kyle. This week we pick right up where we left off and bring you Dumb Questions, Two Reviews and A Lie, a submission to the Oxford Dictionary, Comfort Movies, and (most importantly) the humble Bloop. We spread a little love for one brewery -shoutout to KCBC- and spill a little tea on some others. So crack open a cold beer and enjoy No Reservations.

After a brief Covid induced hiatus, No Res is BACK! And this week we have our dear friend Kyle joining us to talk all things Brewery number 1, 2, 3 , 4, 5, you get the point. From "take one, bake one," to just getting baked (or otherwise under the influence), come with us on a wild journey starting in the kitchen and ending up in management (but also sometimes the kitchen?). Along the way we promise dinosaurs, gas leaks, and some pulp. So pour yourself a Highland Laker, a fitting cocktail for the "Old and Tired" crowd.

SURPRISE!! Mel is back and they've only just begun to dive into wild restaurant stories and hot button topics like. "Do drinks have a gender?," "Does your bartender want to fuck you?" "Does Anna know The Star Spangled Banner?" "Is that Jane Fonda?" The answers to all of these questions (No. No. No. Maybe...) AND MORE! Strap in because we've had multiple drinks, we're bringing surprise guests back, and shooting our shot. Grab a Blackberry Gin Smash, courtesy of InBooze (@inboozekits on instagram) and enjoy!

It's Thursday, which means a new episode of No Reservation! We're here for you and promise we won't ghost you like our fabulous guest Mel's job once did. From humble southern-ish beginnings to moving to New York, this episode is chock full of all kinds of awkward bathroom stories from getting walked in on to not making it there in time. We promise one story about grasping a nipple and too many Lady Gaga references to count, But this isn't her podcast. It's Mel's! So grab a Mezcal Negroni, relax, and enjoy!

You've heard of the phrase "good things come in small packages." Well, our guest on No Reservations today is pretty much the embodiment of that phrase. Our friend Kelly has held a plethora of customer facing positions in the service industry, from  working in a hotel to serving in a country club, and eventually, working her way up from server assistant to waiter at a well known BBQ spot in NYC. Now, Ryan and Anna are lucky enough to work with her at the brewery, and even luckier to be able to swap stories on their day off over a couple of STRONG French 75's! The one thing to know going into this podcast: yes, Anna, Ryan, and Kelly all work in a bar. However, they're also all musical people... so get ready to take a shot for every Mamma Mia reference. You're in for a wild ride.FOLLOW US on Instagram @norespod and make sure to SUBSCRIBE on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!

We're Back and ready to offer you a first class ticket to the New York Experience with our good pal and co-worker Declan. We also have Nellie, who will make her presence known. Don't you worry. We dish (get it) on being friendly with the back of house, working outside, and what kind of hat we might be. And we will absolutely with out a doubt answer the burning question, "What's is Declan's carry-on?" ... Maybe. From breaking glassware to ripping up Benjamins, it's about to get DRAMATIC. So fasten your seatbelt, stop moving about the cabin, mix yourself a Paper Plane, and hit play.FOLLOW US on Instagram @norespod and make sure to SUBSCRIBE on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!

Welcome back to the Failed Babysitters Club where this week we talk to our good friend Alison about the dangers of bikes, chocolate chip pancakes, and the Elmo/Rocco feud. Is it a podcast for toddlers or drunk adults, and is there really a difference? Everybody makes mistakes (Sbagliatos). Everybody has those days (10 in quarantine). NOBODY knows what, what we're talkin' bout. Everybody gets that way. So sit back and enjoy this weeks No Reservations.FOLLOW US on Instagram @norespod and make sure to SUBSCRIBE on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!

Happy New Year, trash babies! So happy to be bringing in the new year with a PHENOMENAL guest, Kacie Parker. This lovely lady from Louisiana brightens our lives every day at "the brewery," so we can't wait for YOU to be regaled as we talk about what it's like to work at a Texas Roadhouse, how to order a drink at a venue, how to deal with a crying bar patron, and much more! Cuddle up with a Sloe Gin Fizz; it's chilly out there, but this episode is as HOT as our guest. We're bringing big blonde energy into 2022, y'all!FOLLOW US on Instagram @norespod and make sure to SUBSCRIBE on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!

Welcome back, friends! This week, Anna and Ryan are joined by their coworker Max, a man whose job experience is rich and varied. From working at a Hollister, to becoming a barista at a juice shop, to being a  member of the Blue Man Group, to bartending at a taco joint, Max is truly a Renaissance Man and it was an absolute pleasure having him in the studio. And by studio, of course, I mean Ryan's living room. How do you like your tea? I like mine mishandled. Follow us on Instagram @norespod and subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! 

This week we are joined by Jonathan who is a friend first and manager second, as is made apparent by the ease in which he says c*ck in our presence. We cover it all from hot celebrity (guess who) gossip to an honest look at the less than perfect world of bars and restaurants. It's a Well Balanced Podcast™ with equal parts serious, salacious, and silly.  So sit back and enjoy a non-alcoholic apéritif or a political potable if you need something with more bite.

Welcome back to another episode of No Reservations: a podcast that is apparently all about exposing nationwide restaurant chains! We stuck with the fishy theme this week as we interviewed Dan, a former bartender at the chain fondly known to us as the "Cheddar Bay Bonanza." So make yourself a delicious Trinidad Sour as Dan tells us all about his wacky times at the "Crimson Crustacean," where bartenders had to make salads as well as drinks.  I just have one question: why does every bar guest at "Les MiserLobster" drink white wine? BONUS GAME: Take a drink every time we create a new name for the restaurant chain! Let us know on Instagram which name was your favorite: mine was "Poseidon's Promise."FOLLOW US on Instagram @norespod

Forrest Gump is a 1994 American comedy-drama film directed by Robert Zemeckis and written by Eric Roth. No Reservations is a 2020 Service Industry comedy podcast hosted by Anna and Ryan with this weeks guest Stephanie! Stephanie, like Forrest,  had humble beginnings studying hotel/restaurant management and found herself as the GM of a *Episode 43 Spoiler* at the young age of 23.  After a run (haha, get it. Run.) of bad jobs including the post office and, you guessed it, Bubba Gump's, she now works with us at the brewery and is no longer one step away from going postal or wearing a shrimp costume. So settle in with a "Peter-rita" for a new episode that, unlike a box of chocolates, you always know what you're going to get.

We promised you new guests from new bars and here we are. Delivering! This week Anna and Ryan are joined by Brigid to tackle toxic masculinity, elderly Karens, and that one person who had something special done for them one time and now you're going to have to do it every time or "can I talk to the manager, you've made this exception before." Sit back and enjoy the first cocktail Ryan hasn't finished but not the first Anna has chugged. Cheers.

Here it is, the long lost episode of No Reservations. This episode was recorded in May. It is being released on Thanksgiving. Why, you ask? Well, the answer is simple... Anna is a bitch. But honestly, we're so crushed it took us this long to release it because today's guest, our friend Kat, is just phenomenal. So please, sit back while Anna and Ryan get all the dirt on a little, nation-wide restaurant chain that, for anonymity, we'll call Crappledees. This is a SPICY podcast, and not just because Ryan added cayenne on the rim of the grapefruit margaritas! And before you ask, the "New Karen" is named Elaine... and she's a nightmare.

WE'RE BACK BABY! Honestly, we really never intended to leave. Who stops releasing podcasts 2 before they hit 40? Apparently us? BUT WE'RE BACK, AND WE'RE JUST AS OKAY AS EVER. In the time since you last heard from them, Anna and Ryan have not only changed apartments, but also changed jobs. So get ready for the same old customer nonsense in a brand new setting! Prepare to hear all about white men in vests, Bud-Light-in-my-water-glass fiends, and other instances of just how much people suck. It's year two of No Reservations, get ready for the trAshPeOPle! Listen to No Reservations on Buzzsprout, Apple Podcasts or Spotify! New episodes released every Thirsty Thursday. Stay trashy. 

A full month after the original recording date of this podcast, we are FINALLY settled and ready to release! Apologies for the delay, trash people! Ryan and Anna are in the midst of some BIG life changes (that we won't talk about in this pod... so keep listening), but now that the dust has settled, it's time to get back to regular, weekly releases, starting with the incomparable Cherry Poppins: NYC drag queen extraordinaire. Having Michael on yielded one of the most insane episodes of No Reservations to date, and we loved every second of it. We call this "The Seinfeld of Podcasts" because it's truly a podcast about nothing: we go from Dua Lipa to celebrity porn to accidental fisting, with only about 5 minutes of actual service industry talk. It's a hot mess express and we love every second of it, and we hope you will too!So  get comfy; our latest drinking game starts at around minute 30, so make your whiskey sour a double... or maybe even a triple. This one... is not for moms.Follow us on Instagram: @norespod Featured Guest's Instagram: @cherrypoppinsnyc

Guess what M*therf*ckers!? This is a remix episode!! That’s right. Welcome back to a similar but completely different but exactly the same week of No Reservations. After Anna and Ryan can figure out who’s running the Instagram and who’s editing the podcast, they sit down with their good friend Justin. They discuss making a cool million, whoopee in the walk in (with a special repeat guest), and most importantly Savannah: A Radio Play - streaming now on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

Back again, with your regularly scheduled Monday-released podcast.... wait, you're telling me it's Thursday? The Bees Knees cocktail really did a number on us this week, friends! But hot damn was it worth it. This week's guest on No Reservations is Caitlin, one of our dear friends who is one heck of a manager with a bevy of customer service stories. Some things to look forward to while listening this podcast include: 1) Is "Dan" perhaps the worst husband known to man?2) What is the best nickname that a drunk Santa-con participant could possibly give a manager?3) How does one single-handedly ruin a 20-year-old's birthday? (the answer may surprise you).and 4) Who in your life is condom-esque?So please, get your bottle of Bar Hill Gin ready, take a shot for every time one of us says the word "honey," and enjoy No Reservations. 

No, don't worry, we haven't been killed and left for dead. But lemme tell you, the alcohol tried its best this week. Welcome back to another episode of No Reservations. This week's episode features Brian: one of the many bartenders that Anna and Ryan have gotten to know over the years that Anna has hosted various events across NYC.  With a quick wit and a dark sense of humor,  Brian is one of those people who you never truly know what they're going to say next.  And you know what, he lived up to our expectations. So chug down a few tequilas with us and enjoy this episode with Brian, not to be mistaken with Ryan. Remember the full blown B. 

We promised! On this week's episode of No Reservations, we've brought back Willie for the second week in a row. And honestly, after this week, we kind of want to go for round 3 (stay tuned: we WILL be doing a collab episode with EVERYONE from their bar one day).  You know, Willie just has so many incredible stories, one week with him wasn't enough. This week, we discuss more restaurant antics, all the while getting delightfully off-track. So if you'd like to hear Anna find her rapper name, or how to get free drinks (four words: Tinder Date Bar Crawl), or if last week's cognac did in fact give us a sexy week, then this is the podcast for you! 

And we're back! St. Paddy's Day meant we needed a week to recuperate (we're bartenders... we drink a lot), but now we're back with what we think is one of our most fun episodes to date! Today's guest is Willie, another one of our favorite bartenders from one of our favorite local bars. And to meet Willie at the bar, he is always friendly,  but a bit reserved. Well, here there are No Reservations (it's in the name), so get ready for a hilarious time with some incredible stories.  From working in his home town of Chicago (beware the girl in cut off jean shorts looking for the bathroom) to moving to New York and dealing with a brand new cast of crazies (also be on the lookout for the girl with pink hair...), get ready for Willie to regale you with his tales dealing with freaky-ass people. We had such a blast that we've decided to make this a 2 part special, so sit back, drink your YAC, and maybe turn down your volume a notch. Because when we start laughing, we don't stop. 

Happy Pandemiversary, friends! It's officially been a whole year since the coronavirus took Manhattan, and in light of that, Ryan and Anna needed a stiff drink. Luckily, their favorite person to enjoy a bev with agreed to a cross-country Zoom call! Today's guest on No Reservations is Marcela: their former manager and forever friend who has an affinity for double tall Jameson & Gingers and for putting out fires. Literally. We literally talk about how many fires Marcela had to put out at our restaurant. Marcela is literally a superwoman: she juggled raising her daughter, teaching early morning yoga, and wrangling our chaotic butts for over a year which is why we've affectionately coined her: The Momager. Some questions to ask yourself before diving into today's episode:What is an "apology potato" and when do you get them?What notorious NYC dive bar has what one Yelper called "demure, polite bathroom graffiti?"Is Lion King 2: Simba's Pride the superior Lion King film?Listen and find out!

Have you ever had a full grown man burp in your face? Do you only go into a Lush when you're craving personal attention? Have you ever had an exasperated woman ask you, "Do they train you to be this annoying or is it just your personality?" Well then you just might be a Trash Witch. Welcome back to another episode of No Reservations. This week we're joined by an old friend: Cate Wenzel. And boy does she have some stories! She's worked in a multitude of customer-facing positions; from the box office at a theater, to the SNL museum, to working an escape room. She's only actually worked in one restaurant, which she left after 20 minutes because of the very thing that crushes most restaurant employees' souls (do you know what it is? You'll find out!) Join us with an Archangel cocktail and find out just how many cocktails it takes for Ryan to start doing high kicks.

This one, guys, was a really fun one. A delicious cocktail, a delightful guest, and divine stories. I know our podcast name is already stolen from a more popular restaurant-based show, but this is the real Triple D. Ryan and Anna were joined via Zoom with Josh Gunderson, a true jack-of-all-trades who began bartending as a way to meet new people after his move to Florida. Little did he know that you can never meet any quality person at a bar. (Yes, that's an over-exaggeration, but it's funny dammit!) Listen while we talk about kitschy restaurant chains, terrible food delivery services (we're looking at YOU, Door Dash), and how working in restaurants has turned us into awful people. So shaky shaky, here's your cockroach's ass crack.**for those of you keeping track, this podcast did NOT come out on Monday like it was supposed to. Anna is about 8 for 30 on releasing the episodes when they should be released. #procrastinationqueen #rerunsofschittscreekaremoreimportant

Mezcal Negronis and shitty job stories... what is more bitter than that? The answer, my friends, is nothing! Welcome back to another episode of No Reservations; this week, our guest (judge?) is Matt Fairlee. We FINALLY have another person with a movie theater background, and Anna couldn't be more excited to commiserate. Matt is a fellow actor and begrudging service industry professional; he fits right in with the No Reservations team! So please, sit down with "Grandma's Shitty Cocktail" and listen to us gripe about the differences between bars and movie theaters, answering stupid questions about food, and how good it feels to shut someone down.

Don't worry friends, your next episode of No Reservations is here! And this one, well, it's silly. It's silly as hell. Ryan and Anna sat down to interview their good friend Roger, who has worked in a variety of customer facing positions including these stores that rhyme with Romino's, Vest Guy, and of course, Racy Jenny's. So if you're looking for an episode with minimal Karen bitching and LOTS of laughing, complete with a Princess Diaries sing-a-long, then look no further! Honestly, this is the most fun we've all had in a while, so please enjoy a Bacardi Limon and Sprite and vibe with us.

It's February, friends, and love is in the air! Are you hearing wedding bells yet? No, just the sounds of kids crying, brides screaming, and the groom in bed with the bride's sister? Yeah, you heard right. In today's episode of No Reservations, Anna and Ryan interview Megan Krause: a friend and former event planner at a swanky NYC venue. It may all look like glitz and glam from the outside, but we've learned how planning a high class wedding is all about the smoke and mirrors. White isn't ONLY for the bride anymore. So pop the champagne and strap in for another entertaining episode of No Reservations.

Do you love the gorgeous, ambient sounds of old radiators and squeaky desk chairs? We, at No Reservations, do! Welcome back to this week's episode, where we've called in Ryan's friend Courtney to spill the tea about working for a well known NYC acting studio. Wait, scratch that. "Working" implies that there was payment received for services rendered. They were interns who were doing jobs that should have been paid positions. Wow, I'm getting triggered just writing this! We discussed how Ryan and Courtney dealt with Ramona's 7 Evil Exes...no, I'm sorry... The Studio's 3 Types of Horrible People (Teachers, Students, and Bosses). Thank Moses for a good Sex on the Beach.

Hello, and welcome to another day with Anna and Ryan. Today's guest is our old coworker and friend, Ben. We asked him the typical questions, such as: what's it like to work in the kitchen, who's your least favorite kind of customer, all that jazz. And in turn, he asked us some real thought provokers too, such as: what type of bread are you (Ryan is rye... obviously), and how do you pronounce "camaraderie" (Anna... much like the "mee-cro-wah-vay" woman... was wrong). So sit back and relax with a Piney Gimme (known to the laymen as the Pineapple Vodka Gimlet) and enjoy today's fresh batch of snark! Also, did you know Susan Sarandon loves ping pong?!

Hello everyone! Do you remember the last time Ryan and I recorded a double feature back-to-back? You know, the episodes with the incredible guys of 86 Logic? When we started sober with Zach, but after multiple spicy margaritas and then a White Russian with Mike things got weird and loud? Yeah, this is like that, but just with lots of Disney puns. So if you love drunk humor mixed with Disney, or if you'd enjoy listening to Sophia try to react like a Princess when asked dumb questions, or if you also have SERIOUS FEELINGS about the order in which one should drink around Epcot, then this is the podcast for you! Follow us on Instagram!@norespodTo book your next Disney trip (post-pandemic)@disneytravelbysophia

2021 is off to a rocky start, but at least we've been able to self-medicate with good drinks and great conversation! This next episode of No Reservations is part 1 of a 2 part series with our good friend Sophia, who worked at Disney World for almost 2 years. And if you think that the "Happiest Place on Earth" is always happy, you're as delusional as Anna (who thinks that the Swiss Family Robinson Tree House is a great attraction.) So make yourself a Tipsy Duck in Love, and take a shot every time Anna or Ryan break into song. You won't be tipsy by the end.

This is our first official episode of 2021! And if you've had too many glasses of champagne and left over Christmas cookies, we welcome you to mix up a "healthy" gin cocktail while you listen to today's episode featuring one of our great friends, Brynn. With Brynn, we talk frat parties, shady business practices, how to shut down overly touchy bar guests, and how NOT to drink $200 scotch. It's an episode you won't want to miss... like that time Brynn and Anna drank too much gin at Karaoke night and missed out on memories the next day. We'll talk more about that. Please drink responsibly.

We've done it! The end of 2020! Congrats everyone, for making it through the crappiest year of our lives. And how better to celebrate than with a Dirty Shirley and a podcast about theatre workers... since you can't go to the theater to be entertained now anyways! Enjoy Emma's tales of tomfoolery when she worked as an usher at an Off-Broadway theater... and please, don't pee on her feet.

We've made it! To what, you ask? Well, to the end of 2020, to Ryan's 28th birthday, to over 1000 total downloads, AND to our TWENTIETH EPISODE!! *the crowd roars* First of all, thank you, to our dedicated listeners. If we could give you a buyback, we would! Instead, we're bringing you another episode, this time, featuring the incredible talent that is Ryan's dad, Greg (aka Papa Lind). He has experience working in food & beverage for over 3 decades, so enjoy our 1 hour seminar about how the business works from one of the best. We talk about restaurants coping during the pandemic, big ol' NYC rats, service industry scam artists, what it's like to **almost** be arrested, and much much more! We also had an entire conversation about garbage and did not ONCE say "tRasH PerSOn," so please, join me now in wishing a gigantic "Happy Birthday" to our Number One Goblin of the Garbage... Ryan T Lind. The T stands for Trash.

Hello all! Today's episode is brought to you a few hours later than we would like. Long story short... Anna drank too much tequila last night at the bar where our latest guest, Dustin, works. It's not the first time she's done this... and it definitely won't be the last. Dustin is, as the title suggests, fully complicit in our alcohol abuse and we love him for it. We also love him for being the ultimate sass master. Listen here to see how Dustin deals with annoying customers, frustrating managers, and odd requests. PS: "Crazy Game of Poker" by OAR is a FIRE song.

Today's episode of No Reservations is brought to you by the drink of douchebaggery... the White Russian. And boy were they delicious. Today, Anna and Ryan are joined by Mike of 86 Logic. No, it's not deja vu, this is the OTHER half of the 86 Logic team, following a wicked fun interview by Zach. Which of course, we recorded back to back. You know what goes great with an empty stomach? Jalapeño Margaritas and White Russians. NEW DRINKING GAME: take a sip every time Anna slurs her words. Wait, actually, don't do that, we want you to actually REMEMBER this incredibly fun interview. Mike is an absolute character, who's worked all over the country in practically every position in a restaurant one could think of, spanning both the back and front of house. So today he brings his unique perspective (with a little snark) as we muse about college bars, dads, and how much vinyl gloves SUCK. Please enjoy, we definitely did.PS: Be careful of your ears as we begin Dumb Question of the Day, as both Anna and the character she was portraying are blackout drunk and loud as heck.

Thanks for joining us today friends, for our triumphant return to strictly service industry! Today we're joined by a guy we've been so happy to meet, one half of the dynamic duo known as 86 Logic, Zach! Zach, along with co-running an exciting new magazine that features all manners of artists who've also taken part in the service industry, has also had a long and storied career working in bars/restaurants around the country. From his native Texas all the way to gritty Times Square, he's got 10 years of experience... and 10 years of stories. So stick with us while we unpack some important issues (like being a server with social anxiety) and geek out over celebs he's served (Leo DiCaprio? YES PLEASE), all while getting absolutely twisted on jalepeno margaritas. This is an episode you won't want to end... so you'll be happy to know that next week we'll be featuring the other half 86 Logic, Mike! Please, drink and enjoy. And please follow 86 Logic on Instagram @86logic and buy their newest 'zine if you're into, you know, entertainment and wonderfulness.

WELCOME BACK TO NO RESERVATIONS! We have a very special podcast for you guys today. We decided to highlight a different (and largely topical) facet of the service industry with this week's podcast, so we interviewed our friend Adrian who worked as a poll worker for the presidential election. So if you've ever wanted to know what it's like to babysit what is basically a lunch line of adults while they wait to vote, then this is the podcast for you! We love the democratic process ALMOST as much as we love Adrian... and hot toddies.

Hey all! We've officially done it! We've had so many guests that we've had to start repeating NAMES. That's right, all. It's time for Nick No.2 to take a seat and spew some hot nonsense into the mic. We first met our friend Nick as patrons at his bar; a favorite after-work drinking spot of both Ryan and Anna. After realizing, "Huh... he's actually pretty funny..." they decided to offer him a spot on the pod, and are so happy he accepted! So get your beer ready and listen to this trashy trio talk DJing in strip clubs, BJ's in the middle of a bar, serving Bill Murray a whiskey that was NOT SUNTORY, and all things Maryland. (Anna and Nick are both from there, okay? Let them have their fun). ALSO! Stay tuned for the biggest surprise of the year... Ryan taking a shot! This is a man who has NEVER taken a shot in the 5 years that he and Anna have lived in New York. What does he take a shot of? Well you'll have to listen to find out!

What's up everybody? Today we have a very special episode of No Reservations! Ryan and Anna are joined by their longtime friend, Phoenix. "If you're such good friends, why hasn't she been on the podcast before this?" you may ask. WELL it's because our friend is an incredibly talented actress... so much so that she has had to quit every serving job she's ever had so that she can go get paid to act. Ryan and Anna aren't salty AT ALL about it. (And no, we do not get paid to release this sweet sweet content... SPONSOR US). So, without further ado, this is Phoenix Best: our friend, the 4 month and 1 day service industry worker, a fabulous actor/singer dancer, a horrible improv-er, single by choice but ready to mingle, lover of margaritas.

Welcome to spooky season friends! This happens to be our 13th episode, premiering during Halloween week, so we HAD to give you something frightening! I know, Karens are ALREADY frightening, but even more so when they show up at a Haunted House! Our friend Kat is a manager and haunt actor at a prominent Haunted Attraction in Philadelphia, and they regaled us with terrifying tales, from getting kissed by douchebags to real life ghostly encounters. So curl up with a bloody mary and listen... IF YOU DARE.