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Are you a bartender, server, or doorman? Are you required to smile at work regardless of circumstance? Do you interact with bar creeps and drunk "Karen's" on a regular basis? If so, your podcast has arrived! Come and join us as we talk about all the shit we have to deal with in our industry. Our stories are endless and should have a proper place to be shared among our community in every city, state and country worldwide. You have a voice and we have the platform. Welcome to Pre-Shift!

Frank, Thomas and Jonesy


    • May 15, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 1m AVG DURATION
    • 110 EPISODES


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    Who You Got, Kendrick or Drake?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2024 68:03


    We are back!!! Lots going on and we got it all covered. Welcome to the Pre-Shift Podcast. #podcast #kendricklamar #drake

    Pigeon Water

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2022 55:32


    Beware of human crocodiles! This week's Pre-Shift talks about weaponizing HOA's, Cabo's deadly ocean current, doughnuts (oh yeah), self checkouts, quantity vs quality, Shooter McGavin's DUI, adults doing Disneyland, football addiction and how much would it cost for you to sever one of your own toes?

    No Face Tattoo Rule

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2022 30:33


    Do you have any better suggestions?! On this week's Early Out, Frank and Jonesy talk professional hackers, online blackmail, laser tag, Cabo and why Saturday night home games bring in the worst bar crowd.

    Annoying Voices & Punchable Faces

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2022 56:17


    Let's start this week off right talking about people with punchable faces, finally going to the dentist after 14 years, getting a physical in the 90's, tiered water system, another Raider DUI (shockingly), IRS taxes, Fair or Foul & Wife hits Husband with what?!

    EDC Wastewater

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2022 30:22


    As if Las Vegas' water supply wasn't bad enough already! This week we talk about what people pretend to care about, fast food inflation, 'Prey' movie review, Samuel L. Jackson, The Royal Family also Celebrity Death Match featuring Mike Tyson vs Hulu & Schwarzenegger vs Stallone with Carl Weathers as the referee.

    DNA-Altering Consumption

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2022 59:43


    Frank & Thomas talk about how Las Vegas is the opposite of Alaska, what made Australian declare a 'bio-security breach', the Brittney Griner trade, why airports are the worst, Japanese monkeys,  everyone needs a vice (maybe two) and fair or foul.

    The Grab & Stretch

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2022 30:39


    Work is fine...but people suck. Frank and Thomas talk about men without purpose, how to properly scratch one's balls, online dating code words, Saudi prince money and government regulated water. Who gave the government the water?!

    Barback Elves

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2022 60:04


    They're not even real people! The boys get into very important, super controversial topics such as : depantsing etiquette, Subway tattoo in exchange for food, Pilot fights co-pilot, ice cream trucks, Pastor armed robbery and of course FAIR or FOWL!

    Early Out

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2022 29:52


    Frank, Thomas & Jonesy get into 80's science fiction movies, Frank's weight loss, gym music and Jordan Peele films. The gang dives into the kiddy pool to discuss new and random topics for your listening pleasure. The machines are online and we need to act quickly!

    The Dumbest Form of Love

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2022 55:46


    It's Season 3. It's your bar-life insiders. It's a 'Hot Dog Duel'. The new season kicks off with Frank and Thomas eating hot dogs for 10 minutes with Jonesy officiating. Get your bets in, who ya got?! It wouldn't be The Pre-Shift Podcast without some berating Karen's, Creepy Men and everyone's favorite game Fair or Fowl. That's how we're spelling it internet nerds!

    #100 - Coyote Extremely Ugly

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2022 60:16


    The epic season 2 finale of The Pre-Shift Podcast. Creeps, Karens, fair or fowl, entourage role players and reasons for quitting a job... there's no wrong answer! We look forward to another 100!

    #99 - Fair or Fowl

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2022 61:49


    Frank, Thomas and Jonesy are all back in-studio for the post-4th of July episode! Las Vegas survived another firework show somehow and the street people are defecating out in the open, LITERALLY. Have no fear, the threesome have plenty of Karen's, a CREEPY request and introduce a new inclusive segment... FAIR or FOWL? 

    #98 - Independence Day 2022 Edition

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2022 57:30


    Celebrate the 4th of July with beer, hot dogs, fireworks and an episode of The Pre-Shift Podcast!

    #97 - Tamale Currency

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2022 60:33


    Let's get this economy back on track people! The Brothers of Destruction keep it light (Corona Light) and discuss Vegas' temperature, body odor, office creep, tamale Karen and crappy neighbors... LITERALLY. If you come to Las Vegas, bring rations.

    #96 - Pure Bum Juice

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2022 61:41


    99 bananas and a chick ain't one! Jonesy is a house cat and self fertilizes his own yard. Thomas has a million dollar idea and Frank beats Justin in a race, at Resorts World. The crew also talk 90's cartoons, canned cocktails, masturbation work breaks and have a Geography test to determine 'Smartest Alvarado of the Week.' Unsend this Apple!

    #95 - Game Used Farts

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2022 59:13


    Only $5000 a jar! Jonesy goes to San Diego and rants about gas prices. Thomas is affected by staff shortages and Frank gives us his list of Dairy Queen Blizzards. The boys also talk Dayclub pool water, Popeye's fight, coffee meth and participate in the 1st ever 'Pre-Shift Spelling Bee'!

    #94 - Burrito Tape

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2022 60:37


    We don't care what flavor it is, WE'RE IN! Jonesy flies in and sets his thermostat to 65 degrees. Thomas can't come within 100 feet of Level 9 Studios and Frank gets a 6am wake up prank from special guest Sylvia! The crew talk about Oreos, Mona Lisa cake incident, Dead vs Dolls and rank 80's soundtrack songs. Rest in Peace Ray Liotta...

    #93 - Mexican Blade

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2022 57:10


    The world you live in is just a sugar-coated topping! Jonesy witnesses a shooting and brings a roll of toilet paper for his "sniffles". Thomas calls in sick, after visiting the zoo and kissing a monkey. Frank has the studio to himself and plays 'Pick the insult'. We also discuss Jack Nicholson, EDC kids and selling 'Lake Mead Corpse Water'.

    #92 - Concerts & Chaos

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2022 59:27


    It's EDC week and the infestation of half-naked zombies in fishnets on drugs has already begun. An appetizer of alleged shots fired at 'Lovers and Friends' and The Fremont Jumper which suspiciously did not make any headlines. We also discuss Pregnancy Whoppers and what to do if a Creep sits next to you on an airplane and takes pictures of your feet. Good luck out there brothers and sisters.

    #91 - Sad Bean Burrito

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2022 59:10


    It's okay, we'll get through this together. The boys made it through another booze-filled, drug induced weekend. Jonesy bleeds all over the bar. Thomas witnesses a car crash, at the park and Frank wonders how many times he's sat on a cocaine toilet seat. NASA nudes, The Time Traveler, forearm penis and more Lake Mead news. R.I.P. to the Ipod.

    #90 - Noventa

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2022 60:38


    It's Cinco de Mayo, Kentucky Derby, Mother's Day, Canelo and UFC 274... Oh we also have wild animals roaming the streets of Las Vegas and bodies washing up on what used to be Lake Mead. At least the NFL Draft is over!

    #89 - Untitled

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2022 55:17


    We were never here. Nothing ever happened and no one will speak of this episode again...

    #88 - The Swedish Couch

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2022 60:54


    How did you collapse your lung? Jonesy plays NFL Blitz and dominates. Thomas reviews 'The Batman'. Frank has stopped eating meat, ALLEGEDLY. They guys also discuss bar games, surprise party lawsuit, Lebanon shock experiment and Groom throws cake at Bride. What's your Tribe called again?

    #87 - Live from 4th Ave

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2022 56:40


    Pre-Shift heads to Tucson, Arizona! BEAR DOWN! The Gang invades O'malley's on 4th Ave! Superfan Tanner, Jose 'Dirty' Sanchez, Irving 'The Roommate' crash the party and discuss the perfect thermostat temperature, Sugar Daddy Juror, Cookie Dough Whiskey and who walks their cat?!

    #86 - Pastrami Fountain

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2022 61:28


    What else could you ask for? Jonesy explains why he hates Street Fair. Thomas complains about free food and paid lunch. Frank ranks dipping sauces and discovers his dream job. They also discuss drone food delivery, 4-time Mile High Club, Zoom call drive-thru and Bruce Willis. Yippee Ki-Yay!

    #85 - 94% Fecal Matter

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2022 62:38


    Don't lick your fingers! Jonesy tries to keep his staff happy, after another U of A loss. Thomas has a solution for Las Vegas traffic. Frank goes to Starbucks and encounters a Karen. IHOP syrups, Dollar Store meat, healthy bowel movements & Man's first thought. Can I get my money?!

    #84 - Asta la vista, baby!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2022 61:20


    The gang survived another St. Patty's Day! Jonesy flies in with Nick Asta and tells us why his flight got delayed. Thomas has a secret to confess. Frank works the front door and has an altercation. Applebee's drive-thru, peanut butter, drunk tax and Maury Povich. Can I get a lime margarita?

    #83 - Aspen Colorado

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2022 61:44


    Next stop Las Vegas! Peyton stops by and talks about her first year in Vegas, go-to drunk food, split check etiquette and why milk is disgusting. A Jonesy-free week in preparation for St. Patty's Day, Strength & Honor! Thomas gives us 'The Cardinal Sins' of getting fired, in the service industry. Frank's looking like a boiled hot dog and hates corned beef with cabbage. 

    #82 - Deep Bedazzled Pockets

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2022 60:48


    Jonesy is LIVE in-studio and tells us his embarrassing journey to Vegas. Thomas asks about pizza etiquette and Frank almost craps his pants AGAIN, this time due to marathon traffic. Girl Scout fight, casino mattress fire, annoying toasts and if you could bring your bed or toilet travelling, which would you choose?

    #81 - Tableside Guac

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2022 60:59


    Is there anything better? No Jonesy for 'Margarita Day', no problema. Thomas buys a keg and pukes all over himself. Frank goes to the movies and sneaks in his own food. Weed chronicles, Secret of Siam, $26 drink night and more fast food fighting. BRING BACK POPCORN REFILLS!

    #80 - Cocktails and Grace

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2022 62:36


    Leah 'THE Mixologist' stops by and serves up a 'Clarified Aviation w/ Electricdust. She also talks working the AVN Awards, creeps, her drinking rules and much more. Jonesy two-steps in sandals & a v-neck. Thomas goes to Circa and Frank loves taking his shoes off. We also talk ATM fees, Firefighter Pimp, hangovers & work drama, WHY?!

    #79 - Cobra Arcade

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2022 64:10


    Jose Sanchez from Tucson's downtown bar stops by and gives us his karaoke etiquette, go-to shots and drinks he hates to make. The guys also discuss butt grenades, puke bags, wife's dying wish and taste test Elijah Craig.

    #78 - Ellis Island's Kingpin

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2022 58:51


    Dave Barragan drops by to educate everyone on THE BEST CASINO IN LAS VEGAS. Thomas calls in and catfishes Superfan Tanner. Frank goes to The Front Yard and signs up for a singles mixer. Vegas mornings, industry savages, worst excuses to call out and Nick Cannon.

    #77 - Buffet Thief

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2022 64:26


    What food was taken?! Jonesy hates 'Bar Regulars' and goes completely nuclear! Thomas can't stand 'The Triple Sink' and remembers getting fired. Frank wants 'gifted food' on steroids covered in soy sauce. Larceny taste test, Vegas headlines, BJ dealer's Venmo and the only betting strategy you'll ever need! 

    #76 - The Sports Betting King

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2022 61:10


    BEND THE KNEE TO MAZI VS! Frank, Thomas and Jonesy interview 'The Undisputed GOAT of Sports Betting' as he dives into celebrity clients, betting preferences, trolls, his best win & worst loss. They also discuss Vegas tipping, Nelly's lost $330k, shower etiquette and taste test Cincoro tequila.

    #75 - Monday Night Raw Sushi

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2022 61:43


    Is there any better combination, in the galaxy??? Jonesy describes what kind of high school friend he was. Thomas is on the Wall of Shame and Frank reminisces on his favorite bars he's been kicked out of. Rolex Robbery, Bartender Beatdown, paycheck rules and which french fry you go to in case of a shortage? 

    #74 - Fart Jar

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2022 64:41


    Easy and accessible! Jonesy gives us a traffic update from Tucson. Thomas gives us fast food fights around the country and Frank lives next to a phone sex operator. Jason Derulo, another Raider DUI, Little Caesar's and you judge a man by his steak and his search history.

    #73 - Is it over yet?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2022 57:53


    The guys are still here?! How have they made it this far? It's 2/3 of the threesome. Here's the final episode of 2021. You're welcome degenerates.

    #72 - 9am Tequila Shots

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2021 61:19


    I suppose it's 5 o'clock somewhere. Jonesy survives Street Fair and helps Stevie Nunez donate toys for underprivileged children. Thomas asks to borrow some cash and Frank catches a guy pooping, in the alley. Vegas arrests, naked drive-thru, tattoo ban and the infamous Limo Driver. The award for funnest city in America goes to...

    #71 - Breastfeeding Cat

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2021 61:46


    Is anyone else seeing this?! Jonesy doesn't 'do' holidays and prefers Charmin. Thomas rants about 'Spit Cups'. Frank turns 30-FINE and goes to Sapphire. Proper No. 12 taste test, chicken tender shortage, UFC 269 & NFL Week 14 picks. An emergency supply of maple syrup?

    #70 - Procreating Robots

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2021 63:40


    What could possibly go wrong? Jonesy enjoys paying full price and searches for some whipped cream. Thomas gets some tip money snatched. Frank's sad holiday includes trying to unclog a urinal. Codigo tequila, George Strait songs, NFL picks and we finally answer the question on everyone's mind...IS CHEESECAKE PIE OR CAKE?

    #69 - Thanksgiving 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2021 63:11


    Gobble - gobble! Frank, Thomas and Jonesy drink Wild Turkey's Longbranch and discuss how delicious Matthew Mconaughey's bourbon is, list of his best movies, favorite dishes on Turkey Day and answer the question we've all asked... is pie better than cake? Happy Thanksgiving boys and girls!

    #68 - Indoggo

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2021 63:46


    Strawberry flavored awesome sauce! Frank and Thomas sample and rate Snoop Dogg's Gin while discussing chicken nuggets, proper "hijean", concert shower, Church Karen, gambling hurdles and Week 11 NFL picks.

    #67 - Toilet Cobra

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2021 60:55


    Hopefully this bottle of 'Dos Hombres Mezcal' can help! Jonesy binge-watches 'Yellowstone', after a 90 hour workweek. Thomas wonders about fast food employees. Frank goes to 'First Friday' but can't find any toilets. Best french fries, Kevin Costner films, NFL picks and Wyatt Earp's Oriental Saloon & Theater.

    #66 - The Arm Barn

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2021 64:10


    No Jonesy, no problem. Frank & Thomas taste test P. Diddy's Ciroc Peach as they discuss whining bartenders, Popeye's rat infestation, eating at only Six Flags for 7 years and a list of demands from a $12 million extortion. If you're reading this, you've also survived Halloween weekend, Cheers!

    #65 - Halloween Edition 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2021 60:26


    Frank, Thomas and Jonesy dive into the best Halloween candy, the scariest horror icons all while sipping on some Avion tequila. Happy Halloween boys and girls!

    #64 - Beard Growing Angel Wings

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2021 58:09


    What just happened?! This week we sip on yet another UNOFFICIAL SPONSOR, some Aviation American Gin courtesy of Ryan Reynolds. Jonesy 'The Warden' kicks out G-Money. Thomas wins the lottery but doesn't know how much to tip. Frank loses a a credit card and gets called a 'Cornball' by a bachelorette party. This never happened. We were never here. Beware of the Hunter's moon.

    #63 - Matty Ice

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2021 63:28


    "These kids are hopeless." Jonesy is excited hockey is back. Thomas gets scolded by a guest over a Tito's-Red Bull. Frank attempts to eat a 25 foot chimichanga. Creepy girlfriend, celebrity tippers, trash bag luggage and NFL picks. "Favorite Chicago Bear... Tedy Bruschi."

    #62 - Buffet Brawl

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2021 61:24


    Who wants a scoop of crap turd ice cream? Jonesy is loving football so much he's preparing for U of A tryouts. Thomas witnesses a fight over crab legs. Frank celebrates 'National Taco Day' with a blind guy. NFL picks, Howler Head Whiskey, naked pumpkin and drunk guy search party. 

    #61 - Modelo Niagara

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2021 61:28


    Bottle or draft? Jonesy feels old seeking his High Roller settlement. Thomas has to confront a stealing co-worker. Frank hates RV's and wants to party with Nic Cage. 3am tacos, NFL picks, Vegas fitness, and Teremana - The People's Tequila!

    #60 - Oaza

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2021 60:23


    Get lost in the sauce! Jonesy loves to get bad reviews and wants to party with JJ Watt. Thomas cuts off Rob Manfred and yells at good samaritans. Frank has a dilemma on his hands and thinks Korean BBQ is a scam. Illegal beer, KFC smugglers, Iowa St Cyclones and who wants a free car???

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