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Last Call!012 - SPORTS, Tip Pooling, Wage Theft, and Customers on KetamineIt's SPORTS season here in the states... we've got it all! Basketball, football and hockey! But what happens in the service industry when SPORTSBALL comes in hot? How do the fans act? How does it affect a server or bartender's life, especially if they work in a place near a stadium? We discuss it all! Also enjoy hearing about wage theft and some customers on ketamine... as you never know what you are going to get doing this job. Oh boy!
2025-11-251h 21Last Call!011 - Could Brez Run Events? Tipping Culture Abroad. How Servers Get Paid.We discuss ALL the things that Brez did helping out with Tacos and Tequila, Janae tries to convince him to be an event runner, and the conversation segues into talking about Bentley's trip abroad to Scotland and how tipping culture differs in different places! Sure, we rely on that income in the states, but not every place is like that... in fact, in some places in the world, it's an insult to tip.This is the first episode we did on video so if you wanna see that, hit up our YouTube channel. Cheers!
2025-11-181h 06Last Call!010 - Live at the Cabooze!The Cabooze is a venue with a LEGACY in Minneapolis and we recorded there LIVE! Well, Jenae and Brez did. This is why it's we say, "and sometimes Bentley."Find out more about the Cabooze AND their list of shows on their website!
2025-11-1148 minLast Call!09 - A Three Way Phone Call to Recap ChicagoSince we were all in disparate locations (I'm literally uploading this in Portree, Scotland right now) but we wanted to give a recap of the Chicago trip, we decided to use iOS's new "record-a-phone-call" funcitonality and give you guys an update sooner rather than later!This trip was such an important bonding experience between us all and super needed. I think the podcast is only going to grow from here on out, so it's good that we got to experience all of this together and we can't wait to fill you in on the hilarious shenanigans that ensued. Janae's "...
2025-10-211h 05Last Call!08 - Brez Goes to IdahoBrez goes to Idaho for the Tacos and Tequila festival! We discuss everything surrounding the event, the logistics of running a bar at such an event, and how to do it successfully.
2025-10-0754 minLast Call!07 - The Gang Goes to IncubusThe gang goes to Incubus at Treasure Island Resort and Casino just outside the Twin Cities! Bentley was DJing out of town so had to miss out, but there's plenty to go over here. Brez even had a photo pass and his wife, Amie, wrote a review (don't let it being under Brez's name fool you) that you can find here! As mentioned, Brez had a photo pass, so all photos are all from Brez, which blew Bentley's mind. The more you know!
2025-09-2348 minLast Call!06 - All About PatiosPatios... lot's of restaurants have got em, and as a server, you either love them or you hate them. This episode is all about the nuances of patios from the perspective of the front of house, and if you think you know what's about to happen in this episode, think again! In Minnesota, patios are only really accessible for part of the year, which brings out some interesting people. And speaking of customers, towards the end, we give opinions about our favorite patio experiences as customers ourselves.
2025-07-3054 minLast Call!05 - Brez Goes to the US OpenHave you ever been to a large event that only happens occasionally and wondered, "Who are the people who work here? Where do they come from?"Well, look no further than this episode! Brez just worked the US Open and he has a lot to share about the experience. This insight is something that you can only get from someone like Brez, and we are so excited to share this fascinating inside look into this side of the industry with you!
2025-07-2344 minLast Call!04 - Heartwarming Server Stories and Work Life BalanceIn this episode, the gang discusses some of their favorite stories from serving tables. They end up being very heartwarming in nature, too, which is wonderful to hear about in an industry where the tendency is for negative tales to be told. This leads us to a discussion about work life balance, something that is rare in modern and especially American society. This episode concludes the three part series mentioned about in previous episodes. Janae also continues her "Shot of History" segment so we can all learn something new. Come along for the ride!
2025-07-1535 minLast Call!03 - Drinking Culture and the Burning Bar of FireIn this episode, which is a continuation of the last, the gang discusses drinking culture and how it has changed and shifted over the years, especially from the mind of people in the service industry. We also discuss one of Brez's craziest stories from being a bartender. Trust me you do not wanna miss it! This episode is part 2/3 of a super long discussion we had, so look out for episode 4 in a few weeks!
2025-07-0833 minLast Call!02 - How Bentley Met Brez and Working HolidaysThis is the hilarious story of how Bentley and Brez met... a foundational moment to the creation of this podcast. We also discuss working holidays and how the restaurant industry has the potential to desensitize people to them.In addition, we introduce a new segment with Janae called "A Shot of History."Enjoy!
2025-06-1845 minLast Call!01 Intro - Who We AreSo who are we?Who is Ryan Breznahan? Who is Janae Martinez? Who is (sometimes) Matthew J. Bentley?In this episode you'll find out our histories in the service industry and why we are doing this podcast!NOTE: This episode was recorded very candidly on a phone speaker at the Dubliner Pub in St. Paul, MN. It was enhanced through Adobe Podcasts. Subsequent episodes will be recorded more professionally, but we wanted to get the ambience of the restaurant in the background to set the tone for the episode!
2025-05-2342 min
Left Hand Right BrainLHRB 56: LIVE Hand Right Brain: Spooky SpecialThis week is the LIVE Hand Right Brain: Spooky Special. BIG thanks to everyone who participated, (Zac Maas, Ben Bryant, Patrick Scott, Joshua Skillman, Jeremy Pysher, Jon Wilkins, Jeff Koehn, David Germain, Jacof Hamel, Jose Macall, Grayson Nite, Katie Bowman, Janae Burris, Evan Johnson, Judy Wolf, Roberto Martinez, Danielle Hawkins, and David Michaels) The Molecule Effect Coffee and Wine for making it happen and to Strange Craft Brewery for sponsoring live comedy. Enjoy! We have fun. This is what Scott (Space Cop) and JD (Zorro) look like pre-gaming for the live show! Jeff Koehn killing it on the live pod! Zac Maas t...
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