Hey Bartender Podcast

This episode I talk about Bartender Myths, things like drinking on the job, you must know all drinks, and other stuff.

We also learn how to make a drink called "The Bigfoot Cocktail!"

This episode I get to talk to Chelsea Patterson of Hawthorn New Jersey.

She is a new comer to the service industry and she tells us her story about why she wanted to become a bartender and also how she started her own simple syrup brand "Tiny Potions."

She also brings the drink special called "Hibiscus Tequila Sparkler."

This episode is a wrap of of 2022. I talk about things that I have gotten to do with the show, the goals I reached and the goals I look forward to for 2023. I talk about my guests, my fans, a bunch of stuff!

I also talk about how to make a cocktail called, "Set the New Year on fire!" Courtesy of Liquor.com.

This episode I talk about a few subjects that are the most popular problems in the restaurant industry. I cover topics like customers waving for attention, customers that won't stop talking, squeaky feet, and you're the last bar open in town.

I also talk about stuff you can do for a Hot Chocolate cocktail.

This episode I get to interview @magicleehawaii from TikTok and Instagram, who is a master magician and bartender. We talk about how he got into magic then how he incorporated it into his bartending personality. Its all about your personality and entertaining the guests!

He also tells us how to make his take on a "Margarita Shot."

This show I get to interview Brian Smith, who is the Master Distiller at Hard Truth Distilling Co. We get to talk about being a Master Distiller, the process of distilling spirits, and about their new product Hard Truth Sweet Mash Rye. Be sure to listen!

Brian also brings us a drink special called "The Boulevardier." You Negroni lovers are gonna want to hear this one.

This episode I answer some more questions from google about the service industry.

I also bring a drink special from @manandhis from TikTok called a "Butterfinger." Its great!

This episode I get to talk with Zeck Williams from North Carolina. We talk through how he started out in the service industry, designing cocktails, his thoughts on privately owned and corporate restaurants, and his work in Theater! In particular The Rocky Horror Picture Show and Evil Dead the Musical!

He also brings us a drink special called, "The Cowboy Kickstarter."

This episode I talk to Taylor Kobberdahl, bartender and co-owner of Library on the Hill In Cedar Falls Iowa. We talk about her road to becoming a bartender, her very strong social media presence, musical talent, and getting the chance to own her own bar!

This episode she shares a drink special called "Special K!" it sounds great!

This episode is a big one. I talk to entrepreneur Steve Allen who is the founder of Von Payne Whiskey (now available). He talks about what his life was like before coming up with his Black Currant infused flavored whiskey, to the inspiration behind its great flavor, great bootle, and the metal gargoyle that sits on top of the bottle. He also provides a lot of great insights of what its like being an entrepreneur, and starting a business.

This episodes drink special is called, "Payne in the Ass."

This episode I talk to Meghan Blaser (@Meganbalser on instagram) from San Diego California who is a Bartender, and Representative fo Humboldt Distileries.

We talk about her move form the East Coast to the West Coast, some funny stories along the way, bartending, working in a liquor store, to becoming an ambassador for Humboldt Distilleries. 

She also brings us a drink special called a "Hemp Negroni."

On this episode I get to talk to Alix Haberkern out side of her car! If you follow her on TikTok you would understand (@captain_Ahabb). We talk about her life leading up to being a bartender in a casino in Atlantic City New Jersey, and her plans for her future. She also talks about her inspiration for her TikTok shorts.

The drink special from Alix is called a Peanut Butter Pie!!!

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This episode I talk a little about some flack I got on TikTok about not liking to make a blended drink, and some of the other things that really get on a service industry workers nerves but we do it anyway.

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This episode I talk to Drake Rota (@toxicshockofficial on TikTok). He is a representative For Unifying Spirits and social media personality.

This show we talk about Cocktail Caviar and what a versatile product it is. We also dive into his methods of customer service, getting to know people, and how he works on his social media personality.

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Luis also brings us a drink of his own creation, specializing Milagro called Piñita. Listen and enjoy!

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On this very hot summer night Rose and I talk about her career being a bartender, traveling/event bartender, and entrepreneur. We talk about her times being a shot girl, to a bartender, to events like the NFL Draft, Sturgis, Myrtle beach, among other places. She also shares her techniques about marketing and starting her own business. She also shares her feelings on how fun yet toxic social media can be.

Her drink special for the show is called: "A Banana Nut Martini."

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This episode I get to talk to @little_ruthie_ridinghood from TikTok. We discussed her time in the service industry, how it started as a high school credit, leading up to working in restaurants, getting married, raising kids, and how it all prepared her for the life that she lives now.

She also gives us a drink special that she made her own, but doesn't really have a name for.

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This episode I talk to Heather Siedlecki (TikToK: @thepsychedelichippie). We talk about how she used working in the service industry as a hostess and a waitress to work on her introvertiveness, and share stories about customers.

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This episode I talk to Quinton Chandler-Green who is a Mixologist in Birmingham Alabama. We talk about his beginnings of his adventure of working in the hospitality industry, to being a bartender at drag clubs in Atlanta Georgia, to moving to Birmingham and becoming the Mixologist in the Hilton Hotel in Downtown Birmingham.

This episode he brings a drink special called a "English Derby."

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Today I get to talk with Olivia Cancelli. She is a long time server turned marketing agent. We get to talk about how her life as a server translated into her new job.

She also shares with us a taste drink that she doesn't have a name for. Help us name it!

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This show I get to talk to Jessica Miller, owner of the Dixie Rose Country Rock Cabaret in Peoria Illinois. We talk about her starting her own business, leading to selling shots in a club, to owning the Dixie Rose. She shares a lot of experiences and things that she has learned along the way.

Jessica also shares with us a drink special called "My Wet Pussy!" 

This episode you also have a chance to win a 22 oz Flaskap with the Madic 6 Lid. Listen to the show to find out how!

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This episode I get to talk to Issac Bailey #beardedwolfbartender from North Carolina. We talk about his life in the service industry from working in in a local Casino as a server, to getting promoted to bartender, to moving on and working with a restaurant that encourages creativity in their cooks and bartenders. We also talk about how he balances his bartending career while raising his family.

Tonights drink special Issac tells us how to make a "Key Line Martini!" Give it a try!

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This episode I get a chance to talk to Steven Page from Honduras, then San Francisco California. We talk about his family catering business in Honduras to his move to San Fransisco and setting up a new bar.

We also talk a lot about Mezcal and he gives a drink special called "L'Azteco!"

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As many of you know, I love to talk about rock and roll when I am behind the bar. When i heard that The Foo Fighters lost Taylor Hawkins, I was taken a back. A great drummer, singer, and part time front man, he was one of the greats in music history. This show is my tribute to him. RIP Taylor Hawkins.

Tonights Drink Special: The Smack Down

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This interview I get to talk with Trevor Schneider, who is a bartender, Hospitality expert and United States/International ambassador for Reyka Vodka. We talk about how he moved from New Jersey to New York to look into acting, but fell in love with the hospitality industry. We go from there all the way up to when he becomes an ambassador for the Icelandic Vodka Reyka. He gives a lot of good stories and tips on how he is able to read the customer to give them the experience that they are looking for.

Trevor also gives us his fresh take on an "Espresso Martini."

This episode I talk to Emily DeAno (@mamcita_margaritatx on instagram) who is a bartender and entrepreneur. We talk about her history in the service industry, some businesses she has run, and her future plans to start a mobil bartending business. She also informs me of some of the liquor laws in TX that I never knew.

Emily also gives us a drink special call "Smoke and Mirrors." She calls it a smokey, sweet, fiesta in your mouth.

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This episode I get to talk to Actor/Bartender Matthew Rangel from Wisconsin. We get to talk about his life, how he went from job to job until he found his calling and uses working in the service industry to make ends meet while he pursues his dreams.Not to mention is great information on how he uses TikTok.

The drink special he brings to us to day is called a "Hamm's and Cheese!" Couldn't be more Wisconsin if it tried.

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This show I get to interview Lea who is well know on TikTok as @bartendermeals. She and I discuss her life working in the service industry from hanging out at work with her mom when she was a kid, to server, to bar back, to bartender, to Bar Manager and so on! She also talks about some great safety tips in this show. 

Her drink special is very unique make sure you take notes!

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This show I get to interview nurse/entrepreneur Vivian of the "Thirsty Horse Mobile Bar!" We talk about how she worked in the service industry to pay her way through nursing school. then during the quarantine, decided that she wanted to start her own mobile bartending service. We also discuss the ups and downs she had when that got started.

Vivian also introduces me to the=is weeks drink special called, "The Sotol Sour." You might want to try this one!

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This episode I get to talk to Tequila Sommelier, and Cannabis expert Jessica Arent! She bring us through her story of learning about the world of Tequila and becoming an expert on the benefits of Cannabis. She even started her own company that helps people through using cannabis through their various issues, such as health and wellness.

Jessica also tells us how to make her personal drink called a "Jalapeño Hibiscus Paloma!"

Visit her webpage: www.jessicaarent.com

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This episode I get to interview Hassel Aviles, co-founder of not9to5.org. Which is a non-profit organization that promote mental health awareness in the service industry. We talk about her life in the service industry, how she came up with not9to5.org and gives some helpful tips on mental help awareness for the people in the business.

She also teaches us about a drink called "The Pisco Sour!" for this episodes drink special.

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This episode I decided to get on Google and find the most googled questions about the service industry and answer them. Check the show out and see if you agree with my answers. 

I also share how to make the most google cocktail called the "Pornstar Cocktail!"

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This episode I take you through my nightly routine closing up the bar. Some tips, some tricks, and some funny things that happened along the way.

I also talk about how to make the drink "Closing Time Kool-Aid," compliments of crystalmixer.com.

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This episode I was asked for my take on dating during Covid times in 2022. I share a few stories. I started thinking dating was hard enough with out an pandemic.

We also learn how to make a "Date Cocktail," courtesy of The Tipsy Bartender.

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