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City Cast PhillyHow a Mummer Keeps the New Year’s Tradition Alive With Honor and HumorJustyn Myers is known for antics: Back-flipping into a flooded Vine Street Expressway, turning a dumpster into a pool, and leading one of the most innovative and outrageous Mummers brigades out there – The Lobster Club. In advance of the Mummers Parade on New Year’s Day, host Trenae Nuri sat down with Myers to get the story behind these antics and a preview of the Lobster Club’s Mummers performance.Want some more Philly news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Philly.We’re also on X and Instagram! Follow us @city...2024-12-3021 min
Getting Up To Speed With Ben DeatherageInside NARC: Episode 7This episode of Inside NARC highlights the upcoming Peter Murphy Classic at Kings Speedway on May 12th and 13th. Hear from some of the top runners of the NARC 410 Sprint Series, former PMC winners, and more, as they are all ready to tackle the Hanford 3/8-mile oval this weekend. Enjoy!Interviews0:00 - Intro1:07 - Jim Allen, NARC General Manager4:32 - Kyle Hirst5:54 - Shane Golobic7:08 - Bud Kaeding9:10 - Corey Day10:24 - Chase Johnson12:04 - Justyn Cox13:20 - Ryan Bernal15:17 - Joey Ancona16:04 - Dylan Bloomfield2023-05-1128 min
The Blake Mayfield PodcastEp. 158 | RedSpeekz, Lul Nicky P, Moog & ShaggyBlake is joined on today's episode by Redspeekz (Jared Myers) Lul Nicky P, Moog and Shaggy (Justyn Conway). The podcast kicks off with Jared talking about his 21st birthday, and when he might be dropping more songs in the near future (9:30). Next, the guys premiere some new tracks, and talk about the inspiration behind some of them (47:45). Lastly, the guys discuss getting new stimulus checks in October from the state of California (61:42) and lots more!
Intro Song:
1. Redspeekz (Jared Myers) - Know Me (ft. XO Antonio)
Host: Blake Mayfield
Guests: Redspeekz, Lul Nicky P, Moog & Shaggy
Producers: Blake Mayfield & Jorge...2022-06-291h 40
Phuck with PhillyPhuck with Philly- Justin MyersOn this episode we talk to local Justyn Myers who went viral multiple times including his backflip into the Vine Expressway flood, Dumpster Pool Party, and winning the Redbull Flutog with a giant Phillies hat. Tons of interesting stories from a super interesting guy.2021-09-1528 min
You're 86Tips for COVID-era hospitality - EP38.5Hello again! I wanted to do another short recap with some tips for COVID-era hospitality. I hope you are all faring well through these challenging and weird times. It has been around three months since this all started to directly affect our industry, and things just keep getting weirder. Extended quarantine orders, protests and violence, murder hornets—It's all just a lot to deal with right now and I don't think anyone is really thriving. That's ok though, just remember to take a few moments to pause and breath, and check in with yourself about what you need. It's also ok...2020-06-1705 min
You're 86Tips for COVID-era hospitality – Ep38.5Hello again! I wanted to do another short recap with some tips for COVID-era hospitality. I hope you are all faring well through these challenging and weird times. It has been around three months since this all started to directly affect our industry, and things just keep getting weirder. Extended quarantine orders, protests and violence, murder hornets—It's all just a lot to deal with right now and I don't think anyone is really thriving. That's ok though, just remember to take a few moments to pause and breath, and check in with yourself about what you need. It's also ok...2020-06-1705 minYou're 86Using our bartender skills online - Ep38 With Shana Race(Post contains affiliate links)
Hello again! The COVID-19 crisis has shown us how fragile and unsustainable our career and industry can be, and has many of us questioning what to do next. Let’s face it, things are not going to go back to the way they were. We’ve learned how easy it can be for our source of income to evaporate over night. Unlike people who work in offices, we can’t work from home, but perhaps using our bartender skills online can open up new opportunities and sources of income for us. But where do we...2020-05-1743 min
You're 86Using our bartender skills online – Ep38 With Shana Race(Post contains affiliate links)Hello again! The COVID-19 crisis has shown us how fragile and unsustainable our career and industry can be, and has many of us questioning what to do next. Let’s face it, things are not going to go back to the way they were. We’ve learned how easy it can be for our source of income to evaporate over night. Unlike people who work in offices, we can’t work from home, but perhaps using our bartender skills online can open up new opportunities and sources of income for us. But where do we...2020-05-1743 min
TalkTales: "Cheaper Than Therapy" Bartender Advice LineEp. 71: "We Got 86'd" Featuring Justyn Myers The Host Of You're 86Shana and Adhel in quarantine spirit interview the host of You're 86 Justyn Myers. You're 86 is a casual interview-style podcast focusing on how professional bartenders handle challenges and bad situations at their bars and in their careers. We cover topics such as: cutting off guests, handling violence or date rape situations, personal injury and more. The goal of the show is to help the bartender community learn and grow by bringing issues that are not often discussed to the forefront and sharing stories of how others have handled these challenges.
We had such a blast chatting with Justyn make sure you...2020-05-1100 minYou're 86Staying positive and creative in quarantine – Ep37 With Phillip KimHello again! Are you going stir crazy yet? With shelter in place orders being extended across the country and around the world, it’s hard to say when we’ll be out of this. The uncertainty of this crisis is what makes it so difficult to deal with. If we knew the end date, it would be much easier to plan for. Staying positive and creative in quarantine in whatever way works best for you is very important. With so many of us out of work and stuck at home, I wanted to chat with another bartender and hear abou...2020-05-0128 min
You're 86Staying positive and creative in quarantine – Ep37 With Phillip KimHello again! Are you going stir crazy yet? With shelter in place orders being extended across the country and around the world, it’s hard to say when we’ll be out of this. The uncertainty of this crisis is what makes it so difficult to deal with. If we knew the end date, it would be much easier to plan for. Staying positive and creative in quarantine in whatever way works best for you is very important. With so many of us out of work and stuck at home, I wanted to chat with another bartender and hear abou...2020-05-0128 min
You're 86Quarantine health and wellness for bartenders – Ep36 With Amie WardThere’s a pretty good chance you’re also stuck in your house and not working behind the bar right now. Without our normal structure, it’s easy to fall into unhealthy habits, but it’s also an opportunity to form new ones. It’s easy to start small and practice new health and wellness habits during quarantine. Preparing one healthy snack a day or doing five minutes of breathing exercise when you wake up can vastly improve your wellbeing, especially during this challenging time. These are things you can carry forward into your daily routine when we are allowed to...2020-04-1736 minYou're 86Quarantine health and wellness for bartenders – Ep36 With Amie WardThere’s a pretty good chance you’re also stuck in your house and not working behind the bar right now. Without our normal structure, it’s easy to fall into unhealthy habits, but it’s also an opportunity to form new ones. It’s easy to start small and practice new health and wellness habits during quarantine. Preparing one healthy snack a day or doing five minutes of breathing exercise when you wake up can vastly improve your wellbeing, especially during this challenging time. These are things you can carry forward into your daily routine when we are allowed to...2020-04-1736 min
You're 86Running a bar in a pandemic – Ep35 With Mary PalacWe are living in uncertain times. Running a bar in a pandemic is one of the biggest challenges we've ever faced as an industry. As restaurants and bars across the world are being forced to close or pivot to pickup and delivery sales only, many are struggling to survive. One of those bars is Paper Plane in San Jose, Calif. in a county that has seen both the earliest and highest numbers of COVID-19 cases in the state.My guest today is Mary Palac, bartender at paper plane. She’s been in the industry since she was 15 and holds such ac...2020-04-1143 minYou're 86Running a bar in a pandemic – Ep35 With Mary PalacWe are living in uncertain times. Running a bar in a pandemic is one of the biggest challenges we've ever faced as an industry. As restaurants and bars across the world are being forced to close or pivot to pickup and delivery sales only, many are struggling to survive. One of those bars is Paper Plane in San Jose, Calif. in a county that has seen both the earliest and highest numbers of COVID-19 cases in the state.
My guest today is Mary Palac, bartender at paper plane. She’s been in the industry since she was 15 and holds such ac...2020-04-1143 minYou're 86Some internal work we can all do – Ep34So this is a pretty weird time to be a human in society. I’ve been struggling with it, as I’m sure you are as well. First of all, apologies for the radio silence. It’s been a bit of an adjustment for me too. I typically do in person interviews, but as you can imagine, that’s not possible right now, not to mention everyone in our industry is a little preoccupied. I’m working on a system for remote interviews, and hopefully we’ll have some conversations in the coming weeks about how people are handling this crisis...2020-03-2709 min
You're 86Some internal work we can all do – Ep34So this is a pretty weird time to be a human in society. I’ve been struggling with it, as I’m sure you are as well. First of all, apologies for the radio silence. It’s been a bit of an adjustment for me too. I typically do in person interviews, but as you can imagine, that’s not possible right now, not to mention everyone in our industry is a little preoccupied. I’m working on a system for remote interviews, and hopefully we’ll have some conversations in the coming weeks about how people are handling this crisis...2020-03-2709 minYou're 86Cultural consideration in bar programs – Ep33 With Samuel JimenezThings can get dicey when we borrow elements from other cultures for our bar programs. Is it ok to use ceremonial fabric as a tablecloth or put tropical drinks in cups shaped like religious icons? Cultural consideration in bar programs is very important, but it is challenging when we don’t have an understanding or even exposure to those cultures. It’s easy to misrepresent someone else’s culture when you don’t have any knowledge about it, even if you are well intentioned.
My guest today is Samuel Jimenez. He has been in the industry in the Bay A...2020-03-0239 min
You're 86Cultural consideration in bar programs – Ep33 With Samuel JimenezThings can get dicey when we borrow elements from other cultures for our bar programs. Is it ok to use ceremonial fabric as a tablecloth or put tropical drinks in cups shaped like religious icons? Cultural consideration in bar programs is very important, but it is challenging when we don’t have an understanding or even exposure to those cultures. It’s easy to misrepresent someone else’s culture when you don’t have any knowledge about it, even if you are well intentioned.My guest today is Samuel Jimenez. He has been in the industry in the Bay A...2020-03-0239 minYou're 86Becoming a wine importer – Ep 32 With Ian AdamsMany of us, myself especially, wonder where to go next with our careers. One exciting option is to start an import business. It seems like an exciting career of traveling to far away places and shaking hands with bearded men in exotic marketplaces. While there is some measure of that, becoming a wine importer is not without its challenges, particularly when international trade disputes happen.
My guest today is Ian Adams, Director of Spirits and Fortified Wines at Merchants of Thirst, an importer of wines and spirits from Europe. Ian has been in the hospitality industry for more than 15 years...2020-02-2132 min
You're 86Becoming a wine importer – Ep 32 With Ian AdamsMany of us, myself especially, wonder where to go next with our careers. One exciting option is to start an import business. It seems like an exciting career of traveling to far away places and shaking hands with bearded men in exotic marketplaces. While there is some measure of that, becoming a wine importer is not without its challenges, particularly when international trade disputes happen.My guest today is Ian Adams, Director of Spirits and Fortified Wines at Merchants of Thirst, an importer of wines and spirits from Europe. Ian has been in the hospitality industry for more than 15 years...2020-02-2132 min
You're 86Useful tips for bartenders – Episode 31.5Light Spanish wines are perfect for recording recap episodesWelcome back! Thanks so much tuning in to another recap of what we've learned in the past few episodes. We had four amazing guests this month who shared many useful tips for bartenders and industry professionals. Listen to the episode in the player or wherever you get your podcasts for some of the most important things we learned.In Episode 28, we learned all about how competitive bartending can make you a better bartender, with recent Speed Rack winner Jessi Lorraine. In Episode 29, we heard from Absinthia Vermut about starting a craft spirits...2020-02-1505 minYou're 86Useful tips for bartendersLight Spanish wines are perfect for recording recap episodes
Welcome back! Thanks so much tuning in to another recap of what we've learned in the past few episodes. We had four amazing guests this month who shared many useful tips for bartenders and industry professionals. Listen to the episode in the player or wherever you get your podcasts for some of the most important things we learned.
In Episode 28, we learned all about how competitive bartending can make you a better bartender, with recent Speed Rack winner Jessi Lorraine. In Episode 29, we heard from Absinthia Vermut about starting a craft...2020-02-1505 min
You're 86Staying positive during service – Ep31 With Hubert TangHospitality is our number one job. It is literally the name of our industry, but it’s often hard to be hospitable when you have other challenges going on in your life. Difficult customers, trouble with family or partners or simply being exhausted from work all make staying positive during service a big challenge. With a few good mental tools, however, we can learn to stay positive with our customers no matter what is going on in our lives.My guest today is Hubert Tang. He has been in the industry his entire life, as his parents wo...2020-02-0639 min
You're 86Staying positive during service – Ep31 With Hubert TangHospitality is our number one job. It is literally the name of our industry, but it’s often hard to be hospitable when you have other challenges going on in your life. Difficult customers, trouble with family or partners or simply being exhausted from work all make staying positive during service a big challenge. With a few good mental tools, however, we can learn to stay positive with our customers no matter what is going on in our lives.
My guest today is Hubert Tang. He has been in the industry his entire life, as his parents wo...2020-02-0639 minYou're 86The challenges of high-end restaurants – Ep 30 With Mike MirantiFine dining and high-end casual restaurants can be very exciting and lucrative places to work. You get the chance to work with well respected chefs and staff, the pay is usually higher and the media attention is exciting too. But the unique challenges of high-end restaurants can make working in that environment exhausting if you're not prepared for it. High-end restaurants are often more complicated and more stressful. Solid teamwork is a must in that kind of environment. If the operation isn't firing on all cylinders, things can fall apart quickly.
My guest today is Mike Miranti, he’s worked an...2020-01-2832 min
You're 86The challenges of high-end restaurants – Ep 30 With Mike MirantiFine dining and high-end casual restaurants can be very exciting and lucrative places to work. You get the chance to work with well respected chefs and staff, the pay is usually higher and the media attention is exciting too. But the unique challenges of high-end restaurants can make working in that environment exhausting if you're not prepared for it. High-end restaurants are often more complicated and more stressful. Solid teamwork is a must in that kind of environment. If the operation isn't firing on all cylinders, things can fall apart quickly.My guest today is Mike Miranti, he’s worked an...2020-01-2832 minYou're 86Starting a craft spirits company – Ep29 With Absinthia VermutHave you ever thought about starting a craft spirits company? Many of us working behind the bar wonder where our careers will lead us next. Although I do believe one can have a long career in service, many people just don't want to. Starting your own spirits brand is an alluring career move, especially since we're so familiar with the market and the products that are available. Many bartenders have started brands or consulted with producers to create products that work better in cocktails or to bring back products that were unavailable. Absinthe, for example, didn't start to become widely...2020-01-2230 min
You're 86Starting a craft spirits company – Ep29 With Absinthia VermutHave you ever thought about starting a craft spirits company? Many of us working behind the bar wonder where our careers will lead us next. Although I do believe one can have a long career in service, many people just don't want to. Starting your own spirits brand is an alluring career move, especially since we're so familiar with the market and the products that are available. Many bartenders have started brands or consulted with producers to create products that work better in cocktails or to bring back products that were unavailable. Absinthe, for example, didn't start to become widely...2020-01-2230 minYou're 86All about competitive bartending – Ep 28 with Jessi LorraineWelcome back! I Hope 2020 is treating you well so far. Have you ever thought about competitive bartending? It can be an amazing way to learn new skills and move forward in your career, but it’s not without its challenges, everything from balancing training time with your daily schedule to finding support for your cause, and some you may not even expect. Competitive bartending is definitely one of the more exciting directions you can go in this industry.
My guest today is Jessi Lorraine. She has been in the industry for more than seven years at bars like Absinthe and Bo...2020-01-1444 min
You're 86All about competitive bartending – Ep 28 with Jessi LorraineWelcome back! I Hope 2020 is treating you well so far. Have you ever thought about competitive bartending? It can be an amazing way to learn new skills and move forward in your career, but it’s not without its challenges, everything from balancing training time with your daily schedule to finding support for your cause, and some you may not even expect. Competitive bartending is definitely one of the more exciting directions you can go in this industry.My guest today is Jessi Lorraine. She has been in the industry for more than seven years at bars like Absinthe and Bo...2020-01-1444 minYou're 862019 Top 10 tips for bartenders – Episode 27Wow! it's been a long and crazy year. So much has happened here at You're 86, and here we are almost into the 20s again! Fortunately we don't have prohibition this time around. We've covered a lot on the show this year and I wanted to give you my 2019 top 10 tips for bartenders.
These are my favorite bits of knowledge from all of the interviews this past year. They are things that have definitely helped me, and I hope they help you too. Listen to the episode in the player or wherever podcasts are found. Be sure to share with your f...2019-12-2609 min
You're 862019 Top 10 tips for bartenders – Episode 27Wow! it's been a long and crazy year. So much has happened here at You're 86, and here we are almost into the 20s again! Fortunately we don't have prohibition this time around. We've covered a lot on the show this year and I wanted to give you my 2019 top 10 tips for bartenders.These are my favorite bits of knowledge from all of the interviews this past year. They are things that have definitely helped me, and I hope they help you too. Listen to the episode in the player or wherever podcasts are found. Be sure to share with your f...2019-12-2609 minYou're 86Surviving holiday stress – Ep 26: With Rebecca HopkinsThis is probably the craziest time of year for all sides of our industry, and surviving that holiday stress isn't easy. Our jobs are extra busy with company buyouts, we have to manage expectations of family and friends, we have holiday parties to host and attend, and that's on top of all the usual end of year stress. Despite all of the bright and cheerful decorations, this can be an incredibly dark and hopeless time of year.
My guest today is Rebecca Hopkins. She's been in the wine industry for more than 25 years, she's currently Vice President of Communications and...2019-12-1837 min
You're 86Surviving holiday stress – Ep 26: With Rebecca HopkinsThis is probably the craziest time of year for all sides of our industry, and surviving that holiday stress isn't easy. Our jobs are extra busy with company buyouts, we have to manage expectations of family and friends, we have holiday parties to host and attend, and that's on top of all the usual end of year stress. Despite all of the bright and cheerful decorations, this can be an incredibly dark and hopeless time of year.My guest today is Rebecca Hopkins. She's been in the wine industry for more than 25 years, she's currently Vice President of Communications and...2019-12-1837 min
You're 86Handling drunken holiday crowds – Episode 25: With Eddie ChannHandling drunken holiday crowds is a challenging inevitability in our industry. Days like St. Patricks Day, Cinco de Mayo and New Year's Eve can bring massive crowds of imbibers to your bar. Often, these are groups of people who have already been drinking elsewhere, and it can be hard to tell how much they've had already. This can be a dangerous challenge when you are extra busy with the high volume of customers and your awareness is lower. So how do we survive these crazy drinking holidays?My guest today is barman Eddie Chann. He has worked in the hospitality i...2019-12-1235 minYou're 86Handling drunken holiday crowds – Episode 25: With Eddie ChannHandling drunken holiday crowds is a challenging inevitability in our industry. Days like St. Patricks Day, Cinco de Mayo and New Year's Eve can bring massive crowds of imbibers to your bar. Often, these are groups of people who have already been drinking elsewhere, and it can be hard to tell how much they've had already. This can be a dangerous challenge when you are extra busy with the high volume of customers and your awareness is lower. So how do we survive these crazy drinking holidays?
My guest today is barman Eddie Chann. He has worked in the hospitality i...2019-12-1235 min
You're 86Quick tips for bartenders – Episode 24.5Some perfectly serviceable Crémant d'Alsace from my corner store.We've learned a ton of great stuff this month, and it's a lot to remember. Which is why I like to do these quick tips for bartenders episodes. It's sort of a recap of the past four episodes. And as has become tradition, I drink a bottle of wine from my corner store. This month it's a perfectly serviceable Crémant d'Alsace.This month, we had financial expert Sarah Brady talk about personal finance for bartenders in Episode 21. She suggested many simple changes you can make to improve you financial wel...2019-12-0405 minYou're 86Quick tips for bartenders – Episode 24.5Some perfectly serviceable Crémant d'Alsace from my corner store.
We've learned a ton of great stuff this month, and it's a lot to remember. Which is why I like to do these quick tips for bartenders episodes. It's sort of a recap of the past four episodes. And as has become tradition, I drink a bottle of wine from my corner store. This month it's a perfectly serviceable Crémant d'Alsace.
This month, we had financial expert Sarah Brady talk about personal finance for bartenders in Episode 21. She suggested many simple changes you can make to improve you financial wel...2019-12-0405 minYou're 86It’s important to take breaks – Episode 24It's important to take breaks, especially when it's busy.
It's important to take breaks while working at the bar. Our jobs can be very stressful and fast paced, especially during the busy holiday season. Marathon weeks of holiday buyouts coupled with the general holiday frenzy and our own personal end of year woes create an unpleasant cocktail of stress, exhaustion and anxiety. And because we're so busy with work and everything else, it's easy to let other healthy habits of eating, drinking and exercise slip to the bottom of our priority list. If we don't give our minds and bodies...2019-11-2705 min
You're 86It’s important to take breaks – Episode 24It's important to take breaks, especially when it's busy.It's important to take breaks while working at the bar. Our jobs can be very stressful and fast paced, especially during the busy holiday season. Marathon weeks of holiday buyouts coupled with the general holiday frenzy and our own personal end of year woes create an unpleasant cocktail of stress, exhaustion and anxiety. And because we're so busy with work and everything else, it's easy to let other healthy habits of eating, drinking and exercise slip to the bottom of our priority list. If we don't give our minds and bodies...2019-11-2705 minYou're 86Becoming a brand ambassador – Episode 23: With Keli RiversWhere do you go next in your career? It’s a scary question to ask. With so many directions to go in, it's hard to know where to begin. It's a question I’m also trying to figure out myself. One of the many options is to become a brand ambassador. It’s a dream that a lot of us have, and it can seem like a pretty magical career. Have you ever been to a brand sponsored event for bartenders? The brand ambassador is like a rockstar sometimes. But the job isn't all parties and company credit cards, it's a lot...2019-11-1943 min
You're 86Becoming a brand ambassador – Episode 23: With Keli RiversWhere do you go next in your career? It’s a scary question to ask. With so many directions to go in, it's hard to know where to begin. It's a question I’m also trying to figure out myself. One of the many options is to become a brand ambassador. It’s a dream that a lot of us have, and it can seem like a pretty magical career. Have you ever been to a brand sponsored event for bartenders? The brand ambassador is like a rockstar sometimes. But the job isn't all parties and company credit cards, it's a lot...2019-11-1943 minYou're 86Mental health in the bar industry – Episode 22: With Brenna McHughWe've talked quite a bit about mental health in the bar industry on this show recently, and I don't think it's a subject we'll put to rest anytime soon. Bartending can be an incredibly taxing job. The sheer number of interactions we have with people every shift is mentally exhausting enough, not to mention all of the other challenges we face on top of that. Long, odd hours, low pay, physical labor and alcohol abuse can lead to mental health problems if we don't take care of ourselves. But what can we do, and how do we begin to change?
...2019-11-1143 min
You're 86Mental health in the bar industry – Episode 22: With Brenna McHughWe've talked quite a bit about mental health in the bar industry on this show recently, and I don't think it's a subject we'll put to rest anytime soon. Bartending can be an incredibly taxing job. The sheer number of interactions we have with people every shift is mentally exhausting enough, not to mention all of the other challenges we face on top of that. Long, odd hours, low pay, physical labor and alcohol abuse can lead to mental health problems if we don't take care of ourselves. But what can we do, and how do we begin to change...2019-11-1143 minYou're 86Personal finance for bartenders – Episode 21: With Sarah BradyPersonal finance is something that many bartenders struggle with. It's a pretty terrifying subject that many of us, myself included, don't even want to think about. Most of us don't make a lot of money and we live in places where everything is expensive. Our financial struggles are further complicated by an unpredictable tip-based income that is often delivered to us in cash. This all traps many of us in a seemingly inescapable paycheck to paycheck lifestyle.
It's really difficult to save any money, and if we have some kind of emergency situation, we are forced to make difficult decisions. I...2019-11-0242 min
You're 86Personal finance for bartenders – Episode 21: With Sarah BradyPersonal finance is something that many bartenders struggle with. It's a pretty terrifying subject that many of us, myself included, don't even want to think about. Most of us don't make a lot of money and we live in places where everything is expensive. Our financial struggles are further complicated by an unpredictable tip-based income that is often delivered to us in cash. This all traps many of us in a seemingly inescapable paycheck to paycheck lifestyle.It's really difficult to save any money, and if we have some kind of emergency situation, we are forced to make difficult decisions. I...2019-11-0242 min
You're 86Important advice for working bartenders – Episode 20.5I may have enjoyed the depth of field more than the wine, but that's ok.Another great month with some important advice for working bartenders. We discussed: The guest's perspective, kicking people out and some mental tools for a more peaceful mind. I wanted to do another quick recap of what we learned so far. After all, repetition is the best way to remember something. But if you haven't listened to the past few episodes, make sure you do. We've had some amazing guests on the show.In Episode 17, we learned from content creator and professional bar goer, Hannah Chamberlain, t...2019-10-2706 minYou're 86Important advice for working bartenders – Episode 20.5I may have enjoyed the depth of field more than the wine, but that's ok.
Another great month with some important advice for working bartenders. We discussed: The guest's perspective, kicking people out and some mental tools for a more peaceful mind. I wanted to do another quick recap of what we learned so far. After all, repetition is the best way to remember something. But if you haven't listened to the past few episodes, make sure you do. We've had some amazing guests on the show.
In Episode 17, we learned from content creator and professional bar goer, Hannah Chamberlain, t...2019-10-2706 minYou're 86More mental tools for your well – Episode 20Some mental tools to keep in your well.
Hey everyone! I thought I'd do another quick episode on some more mental tools that can help you get through your shift at the bar. Last week we talked about using compassion as a tool to help you handle situations with rude customers, but this can be a difficult tool to grab when customers are really behaving badly. It's hard to have compassion for someone when you are very triggered.
In these cases it's helpful for me to use another tool. Basically, I ask myself if I'm going to remember this situation...2019-10-2107 min
You're 86More mental tools for your well – Episode 20Some mental tools to keep in your well.Hey everyone! I thought I'd do another quick episode on some more mental tools that can help you get through your shift at the bar. Last week we talked about using compassion as a tool to help you handle situations with rude customers, but this can be a difficult tool to grab when customers are really behaving badly. It's hard to have compassion for someone when you are very triggered.In these cases it's helpful for me to use another tool. Basically, I ask myself if I'm going to remember this situation...2019-10-2107 min
You're 86Tools for a calmer mind – Episode 19Maintaining a calm mind takes practice and the right mental tools.Compassion is one of the best tools for a calmer mind. Our job behind the bar is not only hard on our bodies, it's hard on our minds. Humans are naturally reactionary creatures, we're wired for fight or flight and it's very hard to not react or get stressed out when a challenging situation arises, even if there isn't really any danger. All of that stress can build up and eventually burn out our mind the same way physical stress can burn out our bodies. While physical exercise can...2019-10-1310 minYou're 86Tools for a calmer mind – Episode 19Maintaining a calm mind takes practice and the right mental tools.
Compassion is one of the best tools for a calmer mind. Our job behind the bar is not only hard on our bodies, it's hard on our minds. Humans are naturally reactionary creatures, we're wired for fight or flight and it's very hard to not react or get stressed out when a challenging situation arises, even if there isn't really any danger. All of that stress can build up and eventually burn out our mind the same way physical stress can burn out our bodies. While physical exercise can...2019-10-1310 min
You're 86Kicking people out of your bar – Episode 18: With Joanna LioceKicking people out of your bar isn't very fun. It's often a challenging and delicate situation that can sometimes even turn violent. It's important to not take the situation personally, and also not make it personal so that things don't escalate.My guest today is Joanna Lioce, she's worked in the industry since 2001, and for the past 16 years she's worked at Vesuvio Cafe, one of the oldest bars in San Francisco. The bar is famous for 86ing the likes of Gregory Corso and Van Morrison, and Joanna has had to kick out plenty of other characters in her time behind...2019-09-2642 minYou're 86Kicking people out of your bar – Episode 18: With Joanna LioceKicking people out of your bar isn't very fun. It's often a challenging and delicate situation that can sometimes even turn violent. It's important to not take the situation personally, and also not make it personal so that things don't escalate.
My guest today is Joanna Lioce, she's worked in the industry since 2001, and for the past 16 years she's worked at Vesuvio Cafe, one of the oldest bars in San Francisco. The bar is famous for 86ing the likes of Gregory Corso and Van Morrison, and Joanna has had to kick out plenty of other characters in her time behind...2019-09-2642 minYou're 86What your customers really think – Episode 17: With Hannah ChamberlainSo what do your customers really think? We've talked a lot about things like empathy with customers, customer interactions and customer experience, but so far I've just had a bunch of bartenders on the show. I thought it might be a good idea to talk to a real live customer who doesn't work behind the bar, and actually get their side of the story.
My guest today is Hannah Chamberlain. She runs Spirited LA, a bar and cocktail Instagram feed and blog that focuses on beautiful, creative and delicious cocktails, as well as cocktail culture and more. Hannah is essentially...2019-09-1835 min
You're 86What your customers really think – Episode 17: With Hannah ChamberlainSo what do your customers really think? We've talked a lot about things like empathy with customers, customer interactions and customer experience, but so far I've just had a bunch of bartenders on the show. I thought it might be a good idea to talk to a real live customer who doesn't work behind the bar, and actually get their side of the story.My guest today is Hannah Chamberlain. She runs Spirited LA, a bar and cocktail Instagram feed and blog that focuses on beautiful, creative and delicious cocktails, as well as cocktail culture and more. Hannah is essentially...2019-09-1835 min
You're 86Episode 16.5: Awkward interactions, women in wine, career movement, dogs and Korean beerDon't go to Korea if you don't like spicy food and light beer.Hello again! Another month, another recap. This time I'm coming to you from Busan, South Korea, so apologies for the poor audio quality. I'm on vacation eating lots of spicy food and drinking lots of light beer, but I wanted to get this recap out to you. Definitely eat everything if you go to Korea, particularly the cold noodles if it's summer time. Oh, and you should take a vacation. You deserve it!Anyway, we had a lot of great discussions this month about issues that we...2019-08-1405 minYou're 86Episode 16.5: Awkward interactions, women in wine, career movement, dogs and Korean beerDon't go to Korea if you don't like spicy food and light beer.
Hello again! Another month, another recap. This time I'm coming to you from Busan, South Korea, so apologies for the poor audio quality. I'm on vacation eating lots of spicy food and drinking lots of light beer, but I wanted to get this recap out to you. Definitely eat everything if you go to Korea, particularly the cold noodles if it's summer time. Oh, and you should take a vacation. You deserve it!
Anyway, we had a lot of great discussions this month about issues that we...2019-08-1405 min
You're 86Episode 16: What to do with service dogs and non-service dogsThis dog is providing a foot warming service.Service dogs and non-service dogs, this seems to be one of the most contentious issues in our industry. I actually don't have a guest this week because everyone I talked to about this immediately got heated about the issue. I understand there are a lot of feelings around the issue. There are a lot of misunderstandings, fears about discrimination, fears about the health department, confusion about the laws, customer's not knowing the rules, people lying about their dog's status, entitlement. This all leads to bad service interactions and unhappy staff and customers...2019-08-0709 minYou're 86Episode 16: What to do with service dogs and non-service dogsThis dog is providing a foot warming service.
Service dogs and non-service dogs, this seems to be one of the most contentious issues in our industry. I actually don't have a guest this week because everyone I talked to about this immediately got heated about the issue. I understand there are a lot of feelings around the issue. There are a lot of misunderstandings, fears about discrimination, fears about the health department, confusion about the laws, customer's not knowing the rules, people lying about their dog's status, entitlement. This all leads to bad service interactions and unhappy staff and customers.
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You're 86Episode 15: What’s next? Career movement for bartenders – With Chris TunstallSometimes we may feel like we can work behind the bar forever. I mean, what an amazing job? We get to bring the party and make people happy every night. It's great! But chances are even if you could physically work behind the bar forever, likely you won't want to. Whether you're burnt out mentally, your industry schedule doesn't work well with the family you are trying to start or you're just inspired to try something different, stepping out from behind the bar and doing something new can be incredibly challenging.My guest today is Chris Tunstall. In 2003, like many...2019-07-3140 minYou're 86Episode 15: What’s next? Career movement for bartenders – With Chris TunstallSometimes we may feel like we can work behind the bar forever. I mean, what an amazing job? We get to bring the party and make people happy every night. It's great! But chances are even if you could physically work behind the bar forever, likely you won't want to. Whether you're burnt out mentally, your industry schedule doesn't work well with the family you are trying to start or you're just inspired to try something different, stepping out from behind the bar and doing something new can be incredibly challenging.
My guest today is Chris Tunstall. In 2003, like many...2019-07-3140 minYou're 86Episode 14: The challenges women face in the wine industry – With Maura PassanisiAs in many different careers, women face a unique set of challenges on all sides of the wine industry. Whether it's harassment from clients and coworkers or simply the fact that there isn't a sanitary bin in the employee bathroom because the men who designed it didn't think about installing one. This is an incredibly challenging and nuanced issue. More recently, the industry seems to be moving towards a place of equality and understanding, but there is still a long way to go.
My guest today is Maura Passanisi, she's a Certified Specialist of Wine and a WSET Advanced sommelier. S...2019-07-1931 min
You're 86Episode 14: The challenges women face in the wine industry – With Maura PassanisiAs in many different careers, women face a unique set of challenges on all sides of the wine industry. Whether it's harassment from clients and coworkers or simply the fact that there isn't a sanitary bin in the employee bathroom because the men who designed it didn't think about installing one. This is an incredibly challenging and nuanced issue. More recently, the industry seems to be moving towards a place of equality and understanding, but there is still a long way to go.My guest today is Maura Passanisi, she's a Certified Specialist of Wine and a WSET Advanced sommelier. S...2019-07-1931 minYou're 86Episode 13: How to handle awkward guest interactions – With Simone MimsUsually our interactions with guests at our bars are fun and positive. After all, our job is to provide people with alcohol in a jovial environment, what could be better? But sometimes things don't go as planned. Guests can be socially awkward, weird or just downright rude and we still have to provide them with good service. That can be challenging at best.
My guest today is Simone Mims, and she's spent the last 22 years behind the bar and had no shortage of awkward interactions with guests. Simone has worked at some incredible bars in both New York and San...2019-07-1538 min
You're 86Episode 13: How to handle awkward guest interactions – With Simone MimsUsually our interactions with guests at our bars are fun and positive. After all, our job is to provide people with alcohol in a jovial environment, what could be better? But sometimes things don't go as planned. Guests can be socially awkward, weird or just downright rude and we still have to provide them with good service. That can be challenging at best.My guest today is Simone Mims, and she's spent the last 22 years behind the bar and had no shortage of awkward interactions with guests. Simone has worked at some incredible bars in both New York and San...2019-07-1538 min
A Bar Above Podcast"The Dark & Gritty side of Bartending - a chat with Justyn Myers"https://www.mixologytalk.com/155 The modern craft bar isn’t all glitz and glamour. Bartending comes with its dark side as well. This week we’re chatting with Justyn Myers to discuss the grittier side of bartending and what he’s learned from hosting a show all about it.2019-07-0345 minYou're 86Episode 12.5: Harassment, new bars, annoying customers, sobriety and godelloIt's not a good idea to keep glasses of wine next to your laptop and recording equipment.
Hello again! Another month, another recap and another bottle of inexpensive Spanish wine from my corner store. I don't know why I started this tradition, but I'm into it. It's working for me.
Anyway, we had a lot of important discussions this month about issues that we face almost daily at our bars. I talked to Celia Camacho about what to do when guests hit on you, Enoch Tonatiuh about the challenges of working at new bars, Mark Goodwin from The Pin Project...2019-06-3005 min
You're 86Episode 12.5: Harassment, new bars, annoying customers, sobriety and godelloIt's not a good idea to keep glasses of wine next to your laptop and recording equipment.Hello again! Another month, another recap and another bottle of inexpensive Spanish wine from my corner store. I don't know why I started this tradition, but I'm into it. It's working for me.Anyway, we had a lot of important discussions this month about issues that we face almost daily at our bars. I talked to Celia Camacho about what to do when guests hit on you, Enoch Tonatiuh about the challenges of working at new bars, Mark Goodwin from The Pin Project...2019-06-3005 min
You're 86Episode 12: Our complicated relationship with booze – With Mark GoodwinBartenders have a complicated relationship with alcohol, to say the least. We sell it, we love it, we hate it, we know more about it, the way it's produced, its history and it's effects than most other people, and we are constantly surrounded by it.2019-06-2243 min
You're 86Episode 12: Our complicated relationship with booze – With Mark Goodwin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-06-2242 minYou're 86Episode 11: About your host and dealing with annoying customers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-06-1515 minYou're 86Episode 11: About your host and dealing with annoying customersCompletely happy with this $12 bottle of corner store Rioja. - Hey everyone! Unfortunately I don't have a guest this week, you know how it goes working at a bar, things happen, people have emergencies. I didn't want to leave you hanging though,2019-06-1515 minYou're 86Episode 10: Working at brand new bars – With Enoch Tonatiuh Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-06-0824 minYou're 86Episode 10: Working at brand new bars – With Enoch TonatiuhA couple of weeks ago, we talked about all of the challenges of opening a new bar. But after the doors are open, what is it like to actually work at that new bar? It can be the old adage, out of the frying pan into the fire. Everything is new.2019-06-0824 minYou're 86Episode 9: When customers hit on you – With Celia Camacho Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-06-0231 minYou're 86Episode 9: When customers hit on you – With Celia CamachoHave you ever been hit on at work? It's a common occurrence for bartenders, particularly female bartenders, and in the context of service and hospitality it can be a very tricky situation. It is often the kind of attention that is unwanted and inapprop...2019-06-0231 minYou're 86Episode 8.5: Wellness, inspiration, empathy and opening a barMy neighborhood corner store has some surprising wine selections. Including this Rhone blend.
Hey guys! It's been a busy month as per usual. Lots of amazing guests and a ton of great information. We spoke with Tanya Clark, founder of Jigger and Dash Wellness about how to lead a healthier life in the industry, Suzu about how to stay fresh and creative in your career, Todd Carnam, beverage director at The Interval about empathy in customer service, and Simi Grewal, co-founder of DECANT SF, about how she started her own business. I wanted to do another quick recap episode for...2019-05-2505 min
You're 86Episode 8.5: Wellness, inspiration, empathy and opening a barMy neighborhood corner store has some surprising wine selections. Including this Rhone blend.Hey guys! It's been a busy month as per usual. Lots of amazing guests and a ton of great information. We spoke with Tanya Clark, founder of Jigger and Dash Wellness about how to lead a healthier life in the industry, Suzu about how to stay fresh and creative in your career, Todd Carnam, beverage director at The Interval about empathy in customer service, and Simi Grewal, co-founder of DECANT SF, about how she started her own business. I wanted to do another quick recap episode for...2019-05-2505 minYou're 86Episode 8: So you want to open your own bar – With Simi GrewalMany of us, myself included, have dreams of opening up our own bar someday, but the idea can seem daunting, even impossible. Where do you begin? How do you fund a project like that? How will your life change when you run your own place?2019-05-1830 minYou're 86Episode 8: So you want to open your own bar – With Simi Grewal Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-05-1830 minYou're 86Episode 7: Empathy and service – With Todd CarnamCustomers are people too, just like you and I, though often it's hard to remember that fact. Our job, by necessity, separates us from the people we serve. This separation tends to invoke an 'us versus them' attitude,2019-05-1132 minYou're 86Episode 7: Empathy and service – With Todd Carnam Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-05-1132 minYou're 86Episode 6: Staying creative and inspired – With SuzuIt's easy to get burnt out in this industry. So much of what we do is mere drudgery. It's repetitive and it can wear us down after a long time. It is difficult to stay inspired and creative when you work behind the bar.2019-05-0412 minYou're 86Episode 6: Staying creative and inspired – With Suzu Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-05-0412 minYou're 86Episode 5: Staying healthy and being well – With Tanya Clark Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-04-2630 minYou're 86Episode 5: Staying healthy and being well – With Tanya ClarkLet's face it, our industry is unhealthy. We're physically exhausted, we don't sleep well, we keep weird hours, we live on salty junk food and we drink all the time. We have to bring the party, it's our job, but we often get lost in the party.2019-04-2630 minYou're 86Episode 4.5: What have we learned so far? Counterfeits, injuries, violence, cutting people offHey folks! I thought I'd try something new for this episode. I got some feedback and I decided to start doing shorter summery style episodes every few episodes. There is a ton of information in the interviews and it's hard to remember everything,2019-04-1908 minYou're 86Episode 4.5: What have we learned so far? Counterfeits, injuries, violence, cutting people off Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-04-1908 minYou're 86Episode 4: You’ve had enough for tonight- With Andrew MeltzerI've always found it ironic that our business is to sell people alcohol, but we also have to make sure they don't get too drunk. We want them to buy more so we make more money, but we can't sell them too much because it causes problems—The worst being ...2019-04-1335 minYou're 86Episode 4: You’ve had enough for tonight- With Andrew Meltzer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-04-1335 minYou're 86Episode 3: Living with rape and violence at the bar – With Nate OlsonThe idea behind pretty much every bar is essentially the same: Create an enjoyable environment for people to come have drinks or food. This is our business. Maybe some bars don't play the music you like, some bars don't serve the food you like,2019-04-0231 minYou're 86Episode 3: Living with rape and violence at the bar – With Nate Olson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-04-0231 minYou're 86Episode 2: Ouch! Bar injuries and how to fix them, With Julie Kunz and Andrew Campbell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-03-2633 minYou're 86Episode 2: Ouch! Bar injuries and how to fix them, With Julie Kunz and Andrew CampbellBars can be dangerous places, especially for those of us who work behind them. Cuts and scrapes, burns, slips and falls are all quite common injuries, and sometimes bartenders suffer even weirder injuries like bar spoon puncture wounds.2019-03-2633 minYou're 86Episode 1: I Want to speak to the manager! With James ButlerThere are few phrases I want to hear less than, "I want to speak to the manager!" In this episode, I got to sit down with my long-time friend and colleague James Butler, and talk with him about the challenges he has faced as a manager in the bar and re...2019-03-1938 minYou're 86Episode 1: I Want to speak to the manager! With James Butler Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-03-1938 minYou're 86Episode 0: Welcome! Plus the dos and don’ts of counterfeit moneyHey, Episode 0 is finally here! Thanks so much for tuning in and checking us out! Normally I will interview a different bartender every week, but in this episode I'm just at home hanging out with my dog (see photo),2019-02-2813 minYou're 86Episode 0: Welcome! Plus the dos and don’ts of counterfeit money Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-02-2813 min