Shows
Who The Fuck Closed Last Night?Let's Melt Frozen Water: Understanding Modern DemonsJacob speaks with Tiffany, Claire, Cristina, & Miles about the mess left by the last night's human right's violating closing team.
2026-01-201h 24
Who The Fuck Closed Last Night?Sake, Secrets, and Service Industry Scars: Ka Wa Ni with Bill TaibeThis week on Who the Fuck Closed Last NIght? , we sit down with Bill Taibe, the mind behind Denver's Ka Wa Ni. We dig into his insane career journey, the chaos of opening restaurants, the culture behind Izakaya dining, and why Ka Wa Ni is already turning heads in the scene.If you love good food, big personalities, and raw service industry stories, this ones a banger.
2025-12-031h 37
Who The Fuck Closed Last Night?Pour Decisions: The Relationship EpisodeLove, Lust, and Last Call...we've all made out with a Regular, Right? Chad and Jacob Discuss all things worthy of Crying in the Walk-In
2025-11-0452 min
Who The Fuck Closed Last Night?CandleLight Tavern with Scott and ChrisWe talk to Denver Service Industry LEGENDS Scott & Chris at Candlelight Tavern! We "Dive" into what makes a great bar a part of the community, and what these young fellas have seen over 22 years of bartending together!
2025-10-131h 06
Who The Fuck Closed Last Night?Mental Health Check on the Service Industry: Checking in on Each Other and Changing the CultureService industry workers suffer from a higher rate of mental health issues, higher addiction issues, almost all of us experience on the job stress, and many of us are pushed to a breaking point. We sit down with Jasmin Parks-Papadopoulos from CHOW (Culinary Hospitality Outreach Wellness) about the causes of these issues, changes that we can make to better take care of each other in our industry, and the incredible work their organization is doing to shift the service industry culture.
2025-09-3050 minWho The Fuck Closed Last Night?Ep. 15 Service Industry Nights & The Problem with ‘Foodies'Late nights, weird hours, and way too many post-shift drinks—welcome to service industry life. In this episode we swap stories about staying up till sunrise, call B.S. on “secret menus,” confess some behind-the-bar shortcuts, and ask the big question: what the hell is a foodie, anyway?
2025-09-161h 08
Who The Fuck Closed Last Night?Ep. 14. Behind the Frontlines: How Immigration Policies Impact Our CommunitiesIn this episode, we dive into pressing issues surrounding immigration and community justice with Laura Lunn Director of Advocacy and Litigation from the Rocky Mountain Immigrant Advocacy Network. We explore the vital role immigrants play in our economy, the challenges they face due to current immigration policies, and ways we—especially those in the service industry—can be allies. From navigating the complexities of detention systems to understanding how to support friends, coworkers, and loved ones, this conversation sheds light on the resilience of immigrant communities and the importance of advocacy, awareness, and empathy. Whether you're an industry professional, comm...
2025-09-0151 min
Who The Fuck Closed Last Night?Episode 13: How to be Successful in the Industry with Guest Ryan DunnThe boys and industry veteran dive in to what makes you successful in the industry. Everything from how to operate in a strong team, how to be a good leader, to not flinging Zens in cocktails.
2025-08-181h 19
Who The Fuck Closed Last Night?Ep.12: Everything Falls Apart in the BOHWe chat with Colton/Colt/CJ Brimhall about the Back of House, and Martha joins us for a surprise series of interruptions. Can't take it too seriously! Music: Dip Your Dots(unreleased) by StoneWolfe ft. Colt "Richie Hernandez the Spanish Whatever" Hester.
2025-07-281h 02
Who The Fuck Closed Last Night?Ep. 11: Restaurant Terms and OriginsOn this episode we explore various restaurant terms, there origins, how some have become used in society as a whole, and how badly the Colorado Rockies baseball team sucks. Hope y'all enjoy.
2025-07-071h 31
Who The Fuck Closed Last Night?Ep. 10: Art in the Service Industry w/Chad & ThomJoin Chad as he speaks with Thom Berger, our friend and the artists of the original WTFCLN Artwork! Music by Blake Ritenour. @internetslang_ltd on instagram!
2025-06-241h 11
Who The Fuck Closed Last Night?Ep. 9: Story TimeJacob and Chad Share stories from their time in the service industry! This one is laid back and fun...enjoy!
2025-06-091h 01
Who The Fuck Closed Last Night?Ep. 8: Occidental with Jason LaBoveJoin Chad, Jacob, and Jason as we discuss bartending and also one of Denver's Best Industry Bars, OCCIDENTAL!!! Music by Devon Stone
2025-05-271h 16
Who The Fuck Closed Last Night?Ep. 7: Hard & Soft SkillsOn this episode we talk about the hard skills that are absolutely necessary and the soft skills that make you great at what you do in the sevice industry.
2025-05-161h 24
Who The Fuck Closed Last Night?Ep. 6: Lincoln's with Mark and BlainLincoln's Owner Mark and GM Blain join Jacob & Chad to discuss what it takes to run a bar that has a hidden entrance and charges $5 a drink. This is one of our favorite bars so far, and where we had a few (too many) brews when we decided to start WTFCLN! Enjoy!
2025-04-291h 17
Who The Fuck Closed Last Night?Ep. 5: Life Without Weekends and Holidays on this episode we go into what it's like working when others are off and on holidays when other people are celebrating. We tackle how to embrace ever-changing schedules and maintaining relationships when working outside the 9-5. We also explore seeking work/life balance in order to find mental and physical health.
2025-04-141h 11
Who The Fuck Closed Last Night?Ep. 4: Bartist Pop-Up Bars with owner Courtney Dam-Richards In this episode we chat with the incredibly talented Courtney Dam Richards, co-owner of Bartist which hosts pop-up bars throughout Denver. Courtney takes us through her journey from beer to mixology, as well as the joy of curating creative menus with a sense of humor. Grab a red solo cup and enjoy!
2025-03-3143 min
Who The Fuck Closed Last Night?Ep. 3: The Transient Nature of the Service IndustryIn this episode, we discuss the fluid nature of service industry jobs, and how frequently places of employment, job roles, and schedules change. Jacob shares a real time experience of losing a job, and we discuss how these changes emotionally effect individuals in these situations. Chad also shares some heartfelt experiences, and brings some hard hitting numbers and figures into the picture, showcasing the finacial costs of these tendencies in our job marketplace. Filming/editing by Ben Mager, intro music by Jacob's brother, Devon Stone. Art by Tom Berger. Hope you Enjoy!
2025-03-171h 07
Who The Fuck Closed Last Night?Ep. 2: The L ft. Adam HodakOn this episode we join Adam Hodak, owner of "The L" ,which recently was named one of Denver's top 100 bars as well as being one of the best industry bars in town! Adam takes us through the early days of the craft cocktail renaissance, opening the first craft cocktail bars in Denver, the evolution of that movement, where the cocktails culture is headed, and why being an industry bar is so beneficial.
2025-03-031h 22
Who The Fuck Closed Last Night?Ep. 1: What Brings You In Tonight?In this first episode, Jacob and Chad introduce themselves to you and give you our background in the service industry. We talk about why we first got into the industry, when we found we loved it, and when we realized we were "lifers." We also dip our toes into deeper topics of what it is to dedicate your life to serving others. Check it out and to know us.
2025-03-0357 min