Bartalk
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About
Jordan Chabot and Karl Heine sit with other bar and restaurant folk to trade war stories and discuss the bar & restaurant life.
Episodes
- I Was Told There'd Be No Math
Andy, Jess, and Dan talk about staffing the slow season, tipping out the servers in a cash-free world, and the ins and outs of budgeting a kitchen. Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.
- Is Andy an Asshole?
Andy asks Jess and Dan what may be the hardest question they've ever faced: How not to sound like an asshole. Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.
- Manager's Decision
Jess, Dan, & Andy talk about Jess's staffing problem, managerial go-bags, and Dan's revolutionary dating idea. Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.
- The Blizzard of '26
- A Day at Bub's Pub
Looking for a new project? Why not build a bar in your backyard? In this classic episode, Jess Hamill & Matt Savage take Jordan, Andy, and The Tinker's Son Vicky Lynch through the building of Bub's Pub, and we talk about hamster portraits,…
- Spread the Hate Ep. 193
Dan, Jess, & Andy talk about things they hate- seasonal cockails, choosing a beer, Peeps, and martinis, shaken not stirred. Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.
- Three Weddings and a Contact High
Andy, Dan, and Jess catch up after the holidays to discuss weddings, arranging seating as a large party, and Andy's new theme song! Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.
- Still The Worst Advice
- The Bartalk Episode THEY Don't Want You to Hear!
Andy the panda hater, cult-recruiter recruiter Jess, and the truth-optional Dan uncover the "truth" about conspiracies involving Pentagon pizzas, country singer serial killers, and Bass Pro Shop Pyramid Power! Intro music is from "Coast to…
- The Bartender's Days of Christmas
- Splitting Out the Soda
- Jimmy Agnew is Looking For Shifts
- The Crimes of Keith Piesco
- The Cult of Jameson
Dan, Jess, and Andy explore the bar & restaurant industry's culty behavior and realize how close they are to creating their own religion. Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.
- Who Throws A Bird? Ep. 184
Jess, Dan, and Andy dive into the thrown birds, beers from home, and Rachel hatred of the worst part of social media, online reviews. Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.
- The Interview
Andy interviews Dan & Jess to run his potential restaurant. What do these prospective hires think about child vomit, health inspectors, and employee fight clubs? Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.
- Caught in the Act
Dan, Jess, & Andy talk about relationship drama at bars, from affairs, to breakups, to why Andy can't go out on a date in Plymouth! Sorry about Jess's audio. Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.
- Over The Edge Ep. 181
Mike Wisdom is back in the pizza business! The new owner of The Edge joins Dan, Jess, and Andy to talk about Detroit-style pizza, wanting to be on Chopped, and a pizza place only Andy may remember. Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by C…
- Don't You Know Who I Am?
Dan, Jess, & Andy cover the impact that celebrities have on the industry, from customers, to branded liquor, to their varying involvement in bars themselves. Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" to Cory Gray.
- Don't Call it a Comeback Ep. 179
Dan, Jess, and Andy are here to talk about how to talk back to customers, how to get kicked out of a bar, and how to pick up a bartender! Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.
- No Such Thing As An Ecto Fruit Ep. 178
Dan, Andy, Jess, & Fish talk about alcoholic versions of childhood favorites, bathroom etiquette, and Dan's pyramid of success. Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.
- An Absolute Disaster of an Episode
From exploding water pipes to trap doors to gas explosions, Dan, Jess, and Andy are here to talk about all the ways things can go horribly wrong. Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.
- Steely Dan Mahoney Remastered
In this remastered classic episode of BarTalk, Andy wonders when events will come back, Jordan goes behind the music, Karl is very busy elsewhere, and Dan learns where Steely Dan got their name. Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory…
- RIP Fyre Fest 2
Dan, Jess, & Andy talk about tomato-based drinks, event bartending, and mourn the loss of an iconic music festival. Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.
- Adderall Spritz Ep. 174
Andy wonders how friendly your bartender should need to be, Jess derides the usefulness of drunk nurses, and Dan is pro-banana and anti-traffic. Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.
- Story Time Number 2
Dan, Jess, & Andy get together to tell stories about why you don't put paper towels in the bathroom, what's restoring Dan's faith in the youth of America, and whether April Fool's jokes are a lost cause. Intro music is from "Coast to Coast…
- Espresso Martinis by the Keg
Dan, Jess, and Andy are back to talk about managing volatile personalities, drinks worth batching, and (almost) accidentally serving minors.
- Dan Mahoney's Secret To Happiness Ep. 171
Andy, Jess, and Dan are back to talk about social media troubles, a little bit of local history, and Dan's campaign promises. Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.
- Staying for One More Ep. 170
Dan & Andy are back with Paul & Steve at Forty Second Brew Co in Kingston talking about working with partners, new employee hiccups, and keg killing. Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.
- Forty Minutes with Forty Second Brew Co.
Karl and Andy are joined by Paul and Steve of Kingston's Forty Second Brew Co to talk about garage brewing to stay sane, building a community in their community, and trusting a good pilsner. Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gra…
- I Don't Want To Touch Anything Gross Ep. 168
Andy, Jess, Dan and Nick answer listener questions about kitchen fights, bad interview questions, and how old is too old to have your parents come in to complain? Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.
- Rookie Mistakes Ep. 167
Andy, Jess, and the recently-married Dan are joined by Nick Thatcher to cover the things you do when you don't know any better, from shots of simple syrup to gas stations full of rusty water. Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gr…
- TikTok, Porn, & Radioactive Bananas Ep. 166
Dan, Jess, and Andy are back to talk about, well, you read the episode title, right? Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.
- A Slap For Christmas Ep. 165
Dan, Jess, & Andy discuss their dream parade roles, holiday party shenanigans, and slapping accoutrements. Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.
- We Meant It At The Time Ep. 164
Jess takes Andy, Dan, Karl, and Jordan on a trip down memory lane and see if what they said then was still right now. Do kids still not belong at at brewery? Is Dan psychic? Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.
- Fighting Jess & Other Trends Ep. 163
Jess, Andy, and Dan cover recent trends, from hard iced tea, to malort, to unseasonable weather screwing up seasonal beers. Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.
- There's No Accounting for Taste Ep. 162
After a blind beer test that seems designed to abuse their editor, Mike & Moriah from Brewster Bar join Karl, Jess, & Andy to talk about matters of taste, warning signs in restaurants, and what to do on a slow, lazy Sunday. Intro music is…
- Filling the Shelves Ep. 161
Karl, Jess, and Andy are joined by Mike and Moriah from Brewster Bar to talk about the third annual Plymouth Bartender Competition, the importance of friendliness in friendly competition, and boomerangs. Intro music is from "Coast to Coast…
- Shut Off (Remastered) Ep. 160
Dan, Jordan, and Andy are joined by Fish to swap stories about times they've been shut off, times they should have, and Dan, Jordan, and Andy's mysterious alcohol related injuries. Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.
- Tip Off Ep. 159
Dan, Jess, Andy & Karl get together to talk about raising the server minimum wage, performance punishment, and the shallow end of the tip pool. Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.
- Get Out & Stay Out Ep. 158
What does it take to get banned from a bar? Dan, Jess, and Andy get together to tell you what you can do to make sure you're no longer welcome. Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.
- Good Ideas Are Meant To Be Stolen Ep. 157
Dan, Jess, Andy, and Kilianne get together to talk about how to steal other people's ideas, more Doordash shenanigans, and if the front of house deserves to eat. Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.
- Jess Hamill's Roadhouse Ep. 156
Andy, Jess, Dan, and Fish are here to talk about how to hire a door guy, Olympic sex beds, and when to take matters into your own hands! Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.
- It's Still 5 O'Clock Somewhere Ep. 155
In this remastered episode, Jordan, Dan, and Andy are joined by Aubrey Davy to talk about all things day drinking, from brunch, to your favorite breakfast shot, the arms race between breakfast places that serve alcohol and bars that serve…
- The First One's Free Ep. 154
Dan, Jess, and Andy are together to talk about pastie vending machines, branded drug bags, and bicycle-by shootings. Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.
- Unpopular Opinions Ep. 153
Andy, Jess, and Dan take hard, definite opinions on motorcycle radios, dishwashing labor division, and how far french fries can carry a burger. Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.
- Amateur Night Revisited Ep. 152
Be it St. Patrick's Day, Cinco de Mayo, or the night before Thanksgiving, there are some nights where everyone goes out to tie one on. Dan, Andy, and Karl get together to talk about green beer, the lack of an industry-specific holiday, and…
- Spooky Ghost Kitchens Ep. 151
Karl, Jess, Dan, and Andy are back to talk about restaurants that aren't real, new advances in fighting fake IDs, and playing "Surprise Me" roulette with a bartender. Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.
- The THC-Infused World of Karl High-ne Ep. 150
Dan, Jess, and Andy, without any real expertise or research, try to explain everything marijuana related to Karl. What's the difference between THC and CBD? Who can sell THC infused drinks? Is 500mg a lot? Did we know the answers to any of…
- Are Jordan & Nick Experts? Ep. 149
We've gone back to the archives as Jordan and Nick Thatcher, upon learning they're experts, join Andy in answering questions about staff relations, point of sale systems, and losing people with technical jargon. Intro music is from "Coast…