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Max Ink RadioMadison singer/songwriter Jeff Burkhart is Live in the Lair on Max Ink RadioMadison based singer/songwriter Jeff Burkhart is Live in the Lair to perform his songs and tell his story. Guest: Jeff Burkhart2025-05-1151 min
Dare to Be Great, Dare to Be You Hosted by Shawn LangwellJeff Burkhart-Barfly Author & Award-Winning Columnist and BartenderJeff Burkhart knows how to connect with Marin's Movers & Shakers and everyone else who loves a good cocktail or story.
He is both an award-winning journalist and an award-winning bartender. His popular Barfly column in the Marin IJ was voted best column in California in both 2014 and 2021, and he himself has been voted “best bartender” eight times, by the readers of three different publications. His two books: Twenty Years Behind Bars: the spirited adventures of a real bartender, and its sequel, Twenty Years Behind Bars: parole denied are both best-sellers and he also hosts the popular Barfly Podcast on i...2025-03-2251 min
Barfly PodcastSeason Five: Johnny Love and Duncan Wedderburn of San Rafael's Ranch WaterSend us a textLegendary SF barman Johnny Love (Metheny) and his partner, Duncan Wedderburn of San Rafael's Ranch Water, join us to talk about their journey to Marin County2024-02-2214 minBarfly PodcastSeason Five: David Macpherson, hospitality industry attorneySend us a textLongtime hospitality industry attorney David Macpherson joins us to discuss general liability as it pertains to onsale liquor establishments. Hint: insurance, insurance, insurance. Opinions expressed are solely opinions. Always consult your own attorney for legal advice2024-01-2523 minBarfly PodcastSeason Five: Sam Levy, bar consultant for Nick's CoveSend us a textWe chat all things liquid with Sam Levy, Fern Bar's operating partner, former bar manager at the (once) 3 Michelin starred The Restaurant at Meadowood and current bar consultant at the newly revamped Nick's Cove2023-11-0916 minBarfly PodcastSeason Five: Scott Jampol, founder of the Sausalito Liquor CompanySend us a textWe welcome hospitality vet Scott Jampol (Open Table, Sausalito Cruising Club) to talk about the launch of the Sausalito Liquor Company which features two whiskeys and a gin.2023-10-1619 minBarfly PodcastSeason Five: Dan Jewett, Marin Living Co-founder and Editorial and Operations DirectorSend us a textWe discus all things Marin with Dan Jewett, Marin Living magazine editor and co-author of the Counting Crows 1994 hit "Round Here."2023-10-0322 minBarfly PodcastSeason Five: GM Kevin Cabrey and Chef Sylvain Montassier of Paseo: A California BistroSend us a textPaseo: A California Bistro is open, and celebrating 75 years of great wine, food and cocktails under the name Paseo in Mill Valley2023-09-0522 minBarfly PodcastSeason Five: Benson Wang co-founder of Palm House HospitalitySend us a textWe explore different ways to look at the restaurant business with Benson Wang the co-founder of Palm House Hospitality, which owns and operates the Palm House and the Dorian in SF, and the Flamingo Resort and Nick's Cove in the North Bay2023-08-1821 minBarfly PodcastSeason Five: Colleen Bidwill: the Marin IJ's Calendar Editor, Asst. Lifestyles Editor and ReporterSend us a textWe welcome Colleen Bidwill, the Marin IJ's Events Calendar Editor/Asst. Lifestyles Editor and reporter, to get her take on the busiest events year ever, post pandemic.2023-08-0116 minBarfly PodcastSeason Five: Larry Mindel, restaurant legend, and the man behind both Poggio and CopitaSend us a textWe welcome Larry Mindel, restaurateur extraordinaire, to talk about what makes for success in the restaurant business. 2023-07-1222 minBarfly PodcastSeason Five: Daedalus Howell, editor of the Pacific Sun and the North Bay BohemianSend us a textWe talk with editor Daedalus Howell (also a filmmaker, writer, actor, and conceptual artist) to talk about the state of so-called "underground" newspapers.2023-07-0319 minBarfly PodcastSeason Five: Jerry Pompili, former Bill Graham associate and manager of WinterlandSend us a textWe welcome the man who introduced Peter Frampton on Frampton Comes Alive! to talk about Bill Graham, Winterland, Rock and Roll, and the Tequila Sunrise2023-06-1917 min
Clarksville Conversations with Charlie KoonEpisode 201: State Representative Jeff BurkhartGet to know State Representative Jeff Burkhart on this episode of Clarksville’s Conversation. From growing up in Woodlawn, his time on the Clarksville City Council, and his first days in the Tennessee House of Representative. He shares his story with Charlie and Katie, and even talks about some of the most important projects he is working on.2023-03-2326 minBarfly PodcastSeason Four: Stephanie Koehler, restaurant marketer and founder of SAKInterMediaSend us a textWe chat with Stephanie Koehler, Founder of SAKInterMedia and Executive Director of the Downtown Novato Business Association about marketing do's and don'ts in the post pandemic restaurant business2023-01-0519 minBarfly PodcastSeason Four: Ken Mackenzie of Fresh VictorSend us a textWe chat with cocktail guru Ken Mackenzie, the man behind Fresh Victor, a line of outstanding fresh bar mixers for both at home and on premise2022-12-1021 minBarfly PodcastSeason Four: Tonya Pitts, award winning sommelier at One MarketSend us a textWe welcome Tonya Pitts, Wine Enthusiast's Best Sommelier/Wine director of 2022 to talk wine, wine service and One Market's new menu2022-11-1819 minBarfly PodcastSeason Four: Donna Seymour of Cucina SASend us a textDonna Seymour of San Anselmo's Cucina joins us to discuss Italian cocktail, outdoor dining and the San Anselmo dining scene 2022-11-0315 minBarfly PodcastSeason Four: Clay Walker of Gott's RoadsideSend us a textWe welcome Clay Walker, President of Gott's Roadside, to talk Frosé, fine wine, LeBron James and fast casual dining at the place that always has a line down the block2022-10-2524 minBarfly PodcastSeason Four: Munther Massarweh of Rickey's, the Speakeasy, and the BoardroomSend us a textWe chat with Chef Munther Massarweh, about Rickey's in Novato, as well as his newer projects; the Boardroom and Speakeasy. Two new concepts where he explores the Frank Sinatra "Rat Pack" era in food and in cocktails.2022-10-0517 minBarfly PodcastSeason Four: Nish Nadaraja, former employee #6 at Yelp!Send us a textWe welcome Nish Nadaraja, former Yelp! Employee #6, to talk about the state of user generated reviews, from the outside looking in. 2022-09-2027 minBarfly PodcastSeason Four: Mimi Towle and Nikki Wood of Local Getaways magazine, Part 2Send us a textMimi Towle and Nikki Wood of Local Getaways magazine join us to discuss the 2022 "Getties: Best of the Bay Area" and other assorted topics.2022-09-0513 minBarfly PodcastSeason Four: Mimi Towle and Nikki Wood of Local Getaways magazineSend us a textWe are joined by Local Getways founders Mimi Towle and Nikki Wood to discuss "Best of" magazine/newspaper season, which includes their inaugural issue and their very own "Getties." 2022-08-2621 minBarfly PodcastSeason Four: Jammir Gray Executive Chef Compline Restaurant NapaSend us a textWe welcome culinary traveler and UC Davis educated chef Jammir Gray of Napa's Compline Restaurant and Wine Shop 2022-08-0517 minBarfly PodcastSeason Four: Michael Mindel CEO RestaunomicsSend us a textWe welcome Michael Mindel (son of Larry Mindel) the CEO of Restaunomics which includes clients: Poggio Trattoria and Copita Tequileria y Comida (both in Sausalito), with a new Copita coming soon to San Jose's Willow Glen2022-07-0822 minBarfly PodcastSeason Four: Brendan Moylan, award winning whiskey maker and brewerSend us a textWe welcome Brendan Moylan, the owner Moylan's Brewery and the owner of Stillwater Spirits, whose Moylan's Whiskey was proclaimed the Grand National Whiskey Champion at this year's U.S. Whiskey and Spirits Open competition 2022-06-2515 minBarfly PodcastSeason Four: Sean Thackrey, in his own words: Part 2Send us a textThe late great winemaker Sean Thackrey shares his thoughts on winemaking, UC Davis, wine history and terroir2022-06-0828 minBarfly PodcastSeason Four: Sean Thackrey, in his own words: Part 1Send us a textIn this episode we air a pre pandemic interview with the late Sean Thackrey2022-06-0229 minBarfly PodcastSeason Four: Andrew FreemanSend us a textRestaurant marketing guru Andrew Freeman of af&co. and Carbonate joins us to discuss marketing do's and don'ts. His slogan says it all "Through the Looking Glass, finding your way in a new era of hospitality." 2022-05-1319 min
Twenty Minute Collaborations with Gregg PotterEpisode 13: Jeff Burkhart - Get Over Yourself Jeff!Welcome to Twenty Minute Collaborations before it was a podcast. When Gregg had this idea, it was still very much in the heart of the pandemic. One day on his porch, he invited Jeff Burkhart to record. This is their conversation with a lot of background noise. Please show grace for that. The format was not decided so the questions are asked a little differently. There is a story though. And it revolves around the importance of trust and how trust is created.
Jeff is the Executive Director of the Literacy Network in Madison, WI. He is genuine...2022-05-0326 minBarfly PodcastSeason Four: Lifehouse, hosts of the Great Chefs and Wineries Gala April 23Send us a textWe welcome Nancy Dow Moody and Ann Elias of Lifehouse, the hosts of the returning "best party in town," The Great Chefs and Wineries gala event on April 23, which features special musical guests Jefferson Starship2022-04-1514 minBarfly PodcastSeason Four: Gibson Thomas Editor in Chief of Edible: Marin and Wine Country magazineSend us a text"Local" might be a buzzword these days. But for some it's a lifestyle. We welcome Gibson Thomas to discuss both! 2022-04-0915 minBarfly PodcastSeason Four: Perry ButlerSend us a textPerry Butler joins us to talk about Perrys in SF, Perrys in Larkspur, and the soon to be Perrys in Novato2022-03-2116 minBarfly PodcastSeason Four: Aldy Butler of the Perry's restaurant groupSend us a textWe welcome Aldy Butler, Perry Butler's son and the director of operations for his three - soon to be four - restaurants. And remember, you heard it here first!2022-03-0919 min
Barfly PodcastSeason Four: Stuart Morris Sake SommelierSend us a textWe welcome in Season Four with Sake Sommelier Stuart Morris of SF's Pabu Izakaya to talk all things sake2022-02-2317 minBarfly PodcastSeason Three: H. Joseph Ehrmann of Elixir in SF Part 2Send us a textIn a stunning reversal the California ABC has changed the rules for ToGo cocktails, leaving standalone bars out in the cold right when they might need it most. We welcome back H. Joseph Ehrmann of SF's Elixir to weigh in on the ABC, SF politics, and bars in general. 2021-12-3017 minBarfly PodcastSeason Three: H. Joseph Ehrmann of Elixir in SF Part 1Send us a textWe welcome H. Joseph Ehrmann, pioneering bartender and proprietor of SF's Elixir, to talk about San Francsico and the state of modern mixology2021-12-1715 minBarfly PodcastSeason Three: Susannah Souvestre of Alamere SpiritsSend us a textWe welcome the former owner of Le Garage in Sausalito to discuss her new projects: Alamere Spirits in Novato and the recently rebranded Zalta (formerly F3) in Sausalito 2021-11-2612 minBarfly PodcastSeason Three: Marsh Mokhtari of Gray Whale GinSend us a textMarsh Mokhtari joins us to talk about gin, James Bond, and martinis, as only the secret agent from the James Bond spoof commercial "the squirrels are back in the attic" can.2021-11-0214 minBarfly PodcastSeason Three: Heidi Krahling Part 2Send us a textWe welcome back chef extraordinaire Heidi Krahling to finish our conversation on all things hospitality2021-10-1214 minBarfly PodcastSeason Three: Heidi Krahling Part 1Send us a textWe welcome Heidi Krahling the mother/chef behind both Marintas and Insalata's to discuss all things restaurant2021-09-2015 minBarfly PodcastSeason Three: Barry TompkinsSend us a textWe welcome sportscaster/columnist/humorist Barry Tompkins to talk mixology vs bartending, old San Francisco, new San Francisco, and the bar scenes of both.2021-08-2718 minBarfly PodcastSeason Three: Rick EnosSend us a textWe welcome Trident manager and restaurant veteran Rick Enos (Cantina, Victoria Station, Compadres) to talk Sausalito, the current state of the restaurant biz and, of course, the Tequila Sunrise. 2021-08-1013 minBarfly PodcastSeason Three: Sean SaylorSend us a textJeff and Kevin welcome back Sean Saylor of Saylor's Restaraunt and Bar in Sausalito for an updated post pandemic discussion on pet peeves in the service industry.2021-07-1219 minBarfly PodcastSeason Three: Vicki LarsonSend us a textThe Marin IJ's Vicki Larson discusses being a lifestyles editor during Covid, and what the future looks like post-Covid2021-06-2920 minBarfly PodcastSeason Three: Mimi Towle Part 2Send us a textWe pick up our conversation where left off; Marin, media, but this time we talk "mailing it in" "hovercraft delivery" and "the haters!"2021-06-0813 minBarfly PodcastSeason Three: Mimi Towle Part 1Send us a textMarin Magazine's editor-at-large joins Kevin and Jeff to chat media, Marin, and new ventures 2021-06-0116 minBarfly PodcastBarfly Podcast Season Three: Aaron LeeSend us a textPetaluma's Barber Lee Spirits loans us head distiller Aaron Lee to talk about Sonoma's booming small batch distilling2021-05-0619 minBarfly PodcastBarfly Podcast Season Three: Nick HoppeSend us a textLongtime columnist (Marin IJ, SF Chronicle) Nick Hoppe joins Jeff and Kevin to discuss food lore, restaurants, Cioppino, and surviving Covid in a tourist area.2021-04-1016 minBarfly PodcastSeason Three: Nish NadarajaSend us a textNish Nadaraja, founder of the Yelp Elite, shares some history and his thoughts on the state of online reviewing 2021-03-2415 min
Barfly PodcastBarfly Podcast Season Three: Tyler FlorenceSend us a textTyler Florence joins Jeff and Kevin to discuss the culinary/bar crossover2021-03-0425 min