The 86ed Podcast w/ Ray Wroten

Logistics!!! The culmination of months if not years of planning coming together all at once. Vendors, bands, DJs. bartenders, food & drink, that's just what you see on the outside. Behind the curtain a mountain of permits, contracts,& tax forms. All in a days work for Brian Snyder owner/operator of BMore Aroundtown. He see's to it that local fans can see their favorite events when and where they want all the while providing the party as well. Here's his story. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the86edpodcast/support

When fraternizing at a certain type of establishment, why do we really only want to see the bartender naked. Our bloodlust for wanting what we can't have is a truly a deadly sin.  Meet Kaitlyn a twenty-something bartender at one of those establishments. She slings beers and shots like any other libation distributor but while she's doing it exposed vaginas and breasts are no less than 5 feet from her. She is the strip club bartender. And a damn good one.  She walks the fine line and exudes confidence and class, while being surrounded by all walks of life that are willing to do outrageous things for your hard earned dollar. Here's her story. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the86edpodcast/support

This week's episode features an amazing musician who was formerly and still is an amazing cook, Charles Kavoossi. Charles has played music with me for the past few years and we've gotten to chat at length about our musical loves and our joy of cooking.  You can find his music on every streaming platform out there. He plays gigs with his own band Kavoossi or catch him as lead guitar in Joey Harkum band. He's an awesome dude and we hope you enjoy the episode. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the86edpodcast/support

Allow me to introduce Bill Shoe, who's gone from the salad bar to the owners box. This is an episode about respect for ones self-worth and the quality of their work. So many people choose not to take ownership in their job, literally Bill became an owner. He's lover of life, a Jack Daniels man, a mason, and meat eater. He's also a straight forward guy.  We recorded at his spot Primo Pasta Kitchen in Pasadena, MD...it's one of my favorites. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the86edpodcast/support

Not many people work their way up the hospitality industry ladder from busser all the way to manager. This guy went even further. Tim "Scooter" Christofield is a case study in work ethic and taking what you want out of life. Scooter is a certified Cicerone, which means he is basically a human encyclopedia of beer knowledge. We ask him some questions about his career and what it takes to be come a Cicerone, shoot the breeze about life, and he even profiles a special beer that near to my heart!! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the86edpodcast/support

On this episode we get to explore casino culture as well as Hawaiian culture with our friend RJ Chun.  He's currently a bartender at Maryland Live Casino in Hanover, MD. RJ began his career in his home state of Hawaii 15 years ago.  He's got and ear to ear smile and a polite disposition, making him easy to get along with.  Normally a quiet guy, today RJ gets to open up about his hospitality experience as we sip a cold one in the game room of Fish Head Cantina after a trivia night...Mahalo!! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the86edpodcast/support

The first podcast of 2022 focuses on a hard working family man. Our buddy Nick Fertig owner of Full Tilt Brewing. Juggling family, full time job, and busy brewery this dude is busting it hard. You gotta respect the grind, you gotta respect the hustle, and you gotta respect the honesty. Nick gives us the blueprint on being a true American entrepreneur. Plus the beer is delicious.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the86edpodcast/support

Isn't there some poem about paths in the woods and stuff like that. Well, how about starting as history major, touring the country as a guitarist in a band, then deciding to become a full blown chef...in a beach resort town. Here's the story of one of my longest tenured friends. We have played in 2 bands together and I have crashed on his couch numerous times. He's a curmudgeon, he's a sage, he's a Phish fan, but most importantly he's a hell of cook and my friend!! Here's Vern Smith. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the86edpodcast/support

Everyone meet Lex. She's the pride of New York. She's a flight attendant that don't take no shit. And bartender that takes even lees The Only one i know  personally.  She's fought wars in the skies for us, and it's time we hear her story.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the86edpodcast/support

It's episode 3 and today we're crackin' crabs with John Minadakis owner of Jimmy's Famous Seafood in Baltimore, MD. His crab cakes have been in the hands of famous entertainers, high profile athletes and underprivileged kids in the inner city. From rubbing elbows with celebs to giving back to the community he's a force to be reckoned with in the hospitality industry. We talk about a true immigrant success story and a family legacy. Plus we dabble on John's secret desire to be a wrestler and his love of female 90's R&B singers. Cue the walk up music!!! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the86edpodcast/support

For episode 2 we get to catch up with Causey Wilson. A young soon to be mother of two, who in a former life was a full blown model and pageant star for Hooters. That's right the delightfully tacky wing spot with the short shorts and low tops. We get the ins and outs and secrets of life as a Hooters girl.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the86edpodcast/support

This is the maiden voyage of "The 86ed" podcast. In this episode we meet Tony Muth a lifelong chef and back of the house grunt.  We'll hear how the restaurant industry almost killed him, but also how it saved him.  It's a wild ride right after a brunch shift. Whiskey in hand, microphone in face, and go!!  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the86edpodcast/support

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