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A Round with Steve and ColeGoing for The BronzeWelcome back faithful listeners!
Big news: we have our first patron on Patreon! Who will be #2? Could it be ... you? Sign up to give us a tiny amount of money each month here: https://www.patreon.com/ARWSAC.
Oh, and we have a fresh new episode for those ears of yours. Steve and I had the honor to sit down with Anna Giordano and Maggie Morgan, two of the best working bartenders on the New Orleans cocktail scene. Hear about their respective rises in the industry, the art show they jointly cur...
2019-09-1600 min
A Round with Steve and ColeCreative RoundsWelcome Back Faithful Listeners!
This episode, we talk with one of my favorite people, a rare example of that all-too-elusive creature: the “working artist”.
Some of you may know Ann Glaviano from her alter ego, DJ Ann Glaviano of the twice-monthly Heatwave! dance party at Twelve Mile Limit and Okay Bar. She’s gained a loyal following for her well-curated playlists of energetic 50s/60s/70s pop, soul, garage, and R&B, and also for cultivating what she refers to as a, “PRO-CONSENT, ANTI-ASSHOLE DANCEFLOOR.”
But that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Did...
2019-08-2000 min
A Round with Steve and ColeCan't Beat Our PriceWelcome Back Faithful Listeners!
We’re back at it with some fresh new episodes in SEASON 3 of A Round With Steve and Cole! Before we get into it, a little housekeeping: we’re asking for a little help from our friends to keep this rolling. If you have the means, please consider supporting our Patreon. Even a dollar or two would mean a lot. We want to keep this season free from brand sponsorship, but there are still costs. If you’ve ever thought, ‘Hey, I wish they’d make more of this!’, you can help make that happen...
2019-07-2200 min
A Round with Steve and ColeTaking It to the StreetsWelcome Back Faithful Listeners!
We’ve invited a couple of real social justice warriors on the show this week!
Sue Mobley might be the busiest person I know. Her primary hustle is Public Programs Manager at Tulane University’s Albert and Tina Small Center for Collaborative Design, which works, “with community-based organizations to provide design services for constituencies who are underserved by the architecture and design professions.” In addition to that mouthful of a job title, Sue works with Paper Monuments, WWOZ, the Music and Culture Coalition of New Orleans, and St. Claude Main Street, among ot...
2018-06-2000 min
A Round with Steve and ColeVodka Pays the BillsWelcome Back Faithful Listners!
Some of y'all might not be aware, but there are many instances in the liquor industry the companies producing and selling spirits make extended efforts to give back to local communities. Among these initiatives is the (relatively) local Cathead Vodka, which, since its creation, has made sure to support local charitable organizations for musicians wherever their products are sold.
Here in New Orleans, Candace Frosch is the face of the Cathead brand. Candace, many head bartenders' favorite brand representative, is a local who was always passionate about the food and beverage...
2018-04-2700 min
A Round with Steve and ColeWhat's Your Real Job?Welcome Back Faithful Listeners!
I hope y'all didn't miss us too badly.
On this episode, we explore two aspects of two different jobs in the service industry and discuss the perception and dual nature of each job. Do help us navigate those dualities, we (fittingly) have two guests shedding light on navigating both sides.
First, we have well known cocktail whisperer Nick Jarrett. Having worked at some extremely well regarded cocktail bars in New York City, Nick moved to New Orleans to work at the bastion of late night dive bars: The Saint...
2018-03-2800 min
A Round with Steve and ColeIn the Nick of TimeHey Y'all,
After a brief break to enjoy a wonderful Mardi Gras, we're coming in hot!
Our guest this week is Nick Detrich, one of the most celebrated bar professionals in our community. Nick cut his craft cocktai teeth working at multiple Cure Co. projects including Cure, Bellocq, and Cane & Table, where he was a partner.
Over the years, Nick has developed a reputation for wanting to have fun with his cocktails and service while also pushing the envelope. This approach to bartending will lend itself well to his newest upcoming project Everywhen. A...
2018-02-2800 min
A Round with Steve and ColeMeet Me at Mardi GrasHappy Mardi Gras faithful listeners!
With the first major parade of the season just a couple of days away, we thought that it would be appropriate to talk about some of the things that we love about Mardi Gras.
On the first half of our show, Andre Bohren joins us to talk about being a musician and also a 610 Stomper. Andre performs with the bands Johnny Sketch and The Dirty Notes and Rory Danger & the Danger Dangers and has some side projects, but he feels most like a rockstar when he's getting down in a red sa...
2018-01-2500 min
A Round with Steve and ColeTall TalesWelcome Back Faithful Listeners!
Well, it had to happen eventually. Since starting this podcast, there has been one subject that we haven’t really had a chance to properly address: the controversy surrounding Tales of the Cocktail that came to the forefront a little over a year ago and sent shockwaves through the industry.
After the dust settled, the founders of Tales had stepped down from their roles running the business and were preparing to sell the event. While this transpired, many of us in New Orleans were left holding our breath and hoping for a...
2018-01-1100 min
A Round with Steve and ColeFrom Moderate to SoberWelcome Back Faithful Listeners!
We've got a real doozy of a show here for your today. To preface, this is an episode that Cole and I have wanted to do for awhile, but we were not sure the most responsible way to address the issue of addiction and sobriety.
Cole drinks in a highly moderate amount, and I have pretty much completely quit drinking. That may sound strange to some of you, as we are bartenders and our livelihood involves alchohol. Indeed, that is what made this episode a bit tough to approach.
...
2017-12-2700 min
A Round with Steve and ColeBarstool PoliticsWelcome Back Faithful Listeners!
As the political landscape shifts drastically across the nation, New Orleans has elected Latoya Cantrell as our first female mayor. Counicilperson Cantrell has been active for years, bringing about change to a city that she clearly cares deeply about. It's an exciting time, and all of us here in NOLA are anxiously awaiting to see what changes are coming.
To shed some light on this, John Pourciau joins us to talk about his experiences in politics and the work that he has done as Mayor Elect Cantrell's City Council Chief of...
2017-12-1400 min
A Round with Steve and ColeGoing All GinWelcome Back Faithful Listeners!
Another fresh, tasty episode is here for you to enjoy. Our topic this week is gin, but from two very different perspectives.
In the first half of our show, Fred Parent joins us to talk about his role as brand ambassador for Hendrick's gin. Fred is no stranger to bartending and has honed his craft over the years in New York City. We get the chance to pick his brain about what it's like making the transition from the bar to brand work, as well as get his perspective on the r...
2017-11-2900 min
A Round with Steve and ColeNo Laughing MatterWelcome Back Faithful Listeners!
On this episode we have the chance to pick the brains of two local comedians and get their take on the state of the New Orleans comedy scene.
Our first guest, Brock LaBorde, is a veritable jack of all trades. He's one of the owners of the New Movement Theater (with locations in New Orleans and Austin), organizes Hell Yes Fest, and is the personal assistant of a legit Hollywood bigwig. By providing nightly improv shows and classes, Brock and his theater provide a invaluable resource to a city where humor co...
2017-11-1500 min
A Round with Steve and ColeA Very Spooky EpisodeWelcome Back Faithful Listeners!
Halloween celebrations in New Orleans are one of the things that make this city so incredibly special. I've been a huge fan of this ghoulish holiday ever since I was a little kid. Candy, mischief, scary stuff, and getting to be a completely different person for a night. What's not to love?
To further explore the uniqueness of Halloween in New Orleans, we are joined this week by two fantastic guests. The first, Hope Kodman vonStarnes, is no stranger to the show. Hope joined us for an episode in Season 1 where...
2017-10-2500 min
A Round with Steve and ColeMeat Me at ToupsWelcome Back Faithful Listeners!
One of the greatest parts of doing this show is getting the chance to sit down and talk with people that I have met but really don't know too well. It's even better when the people you get to chat with are as interesting as our guests this week: Isaac and Amanda Toups.
Isaac and Amanda are Louisiana natives who followed their passion for food and hospitality by opening the magnificent Toups' Meatery in the Mid-City neighborhood of New Orleans.
Since opening, their flagship restaurant has received heaps of...
2017-10-1100 min
A Round with Steve and ColeBummin' AroundWelcome Back Faithful Listeners!
This week we had the pleasure to host two of the hardest working "Bums" on the planet: none other than Jeff "Beachbum" Berry and Annene Kaye, AKA Mr. and Mrs. Bum.
My personal history with Jeff and Annene goes back many years. I first met them as a bartender and would go on to help them open up their fantastic French Quarter Tiki paradise, Latitude 29.
Here we get the chance to talk about the process of opening Latitude, the current state of Tiki, and the bar industry as a w...
2017-09-2700 min
A Round with Steve and ColeHow Sweet It IsWelcome back faithful listeners!
It's good to be back online. We took a brief hiatus re-tool the show a bit, and we are extremely excited to bring to you Season 2 of A Round with Steve and Cole!
On this week's episode, we get a chance to chat with Skylar Stroup and Stephen MacDonald, two members of one of our favorite New Orleans bands: Sweet Crude.
Composed exclusively of longtime Twelve Mile Limit regulars, Sweet Crude has found success bringing upbeat, culturally conscious music to the masses. Sweet Crude is dedicatied to the preservation...
2017-09-1300 min
A Round with Steve and ColeBefore the FloodWelcome Back Faithful Listeners!
With the recent flooding in New Orleans, there has been a lot of talk about water and the way that our community deals with it.
On this week's episode, we decided to approach the subject of water from a more macro perspective, as opposed to concentrating solely on the current state of our streets, pumps, and drains.
We are joined this week by two amazing guests. Ariadne Acevedo, Outreach Team Coordinator at the Gulf Restoration Network, discusses growing up on the Gulf Coast in Texas and how that and he...
2017-08-1700 min
A Round with Steve and ColeThe Bar's a StageWelcome Back Faithful Listeners!
To most out there, our guest this week needs no introduction. To everyone else, allow me to introduce the one and only Kimberly Patton-Bragg. Kim has been a fixture of the New Orleans cocktail scene for years. She was the first President of the USBG Chapter here in NOLA and has run several prominent bar programs throughout the city.
KPB (as us cool kids like to call her) is a naturally hospitable person. It's no wonder that she chose to pursue her passion for bartending over a career in stand up co...
2017-08-1200 min
A Round with Steve and ColeKeep the ChangeWelcome Back Y'all!
Tipping is a subject that may seem a bit taboo in polite company. People may know how much to tip on a typical meal, but there is a lot of debate on how to appropriately tip in many other situations.
Cole and I are intimately familiar with what we see as the proper way to tip at a bar, but even between us we have a difference of opinions.
On this week's episode, we explore tipping at bars, restaurants, and a few other spaces where people might not know the pr...
2017-08-0300 min
A Round with Steve and ColeThe Road to WellnessWelcome Back Faithful Listeners!
The life of a typical bartender often entails long shifts, late nights, junk food, and some hard partying. Don't get me wrong. All of that is fun, but especially now that many of my peers and I are well clear of our 20's it's time to start considering how to take better care of ourselves.
This week Michelle Lewis joins us to talk about working in the industry and eventually getting out of it and embracing a new career as a holitstic coach.
So what exactly is a holistic c...
2017-07-2700 min
A Round with Steve and ColeNo Shirt, No ProblemWelcome Back Faithful Listeners!
It's Tales of the Cocktail time! This week we welcome a guest who is synonymous with not only Tales, but many other bar related events around the world. That would be none other than the man, the myth, the legend: Rocky Yeh!
In this episode, we get to know a little bit about Rocky, a cocktail enthusiast turned brand specialist. Specifically we talk about Rocky's first time visiting New Orleans and how it has become one of his favorite cities to visit.
To me, this episode was truly enlightening...
2017-07-2100 min
A Round with Steve and ColeBliz-ness is Good!Welcome Back Faithful Listeners!
Have we got a sweet treat for you this week! Summertime in New Orleans is characterized appropriately by an oppressive and nearly inescapable heat. It's a joy to learn that the folks who have lived down here for a long time have come up with measures to combat this tropical climate that we love to hate.
Among these cures are pool time, tubing trips, ice cold neighborhood bars, and (probably most important) the Sno-Ball.
To many outsiders, a Sno-Ball may appear to be no more than your average snow...
2017-07-1300 min
A Round with Steve and ColeFriends and NeighborsWelcome back y'all!
On this week's episode of A Round with Steve and Cole, we have the pleasure of welcoming two fantastic guests: Pauline Patterson and Tyler Chauvin.
Pauline is probably best known for being the original owner and operator of Finn McCool's, one of the most well known and cherished bars in New Orleans. Throughout the years, Pauline has been an advocate for creating community spaces in Mid-City. That is very much expemplified by her current business, Treo.
Pauline, along with her indispensible GM Tyler, have built a bar that is part...
2017-07-0600 min
A Round with Steve and ColeLive Music NightlyWelcome back faithful listeners!
What is it that people like most about New Orleans? When asked, the response will usually involve an affinity for our music and culture. From an outside perspective, these two aspects are what make New Orleans so special.
These unique attributes, surprisingly, are not completely inherent. Organizations like The Music and Culture Coalition of New Orleans are doing amazing work supporting those effected by issues that would otherwise threaten some of the things that we hold dear in our community.
That being said, we were excited to have the c...
2017-06-2800 min
A Round with Steve and ColeBoiled AliveWelcome Back y'all!
On this week's episode we welcome Mid-City resident and entrepreneur James Clesi of Clesi's Restaurant and Catering.
For many of us, Clesi's has set a new standard in boiled crawfish, fried catfish, jambalaya, and so many of the other essential South Lousiana food staples that we have grown to love. James' humble demeanor and sense of humor are true reflections of the casual and inviting atmosphere of his establishment and the events that he hosts.
Besides learning more about James and how he came to become a master crawfish boiler...
2017-06-2300 min
A Round with Steve and ColeIn the WeedsWelcome Back Y'all!
Continuing with having great guests on the show, we get a chance to sit down and talk with Lucy Weed this week. Both Cole and I have a relatioship with Lucy that stretches back almost to when she first moved to New Orleans. Personally, she is one of my favorite bartenders in the industry. I'm sure I'm now alone in saying that!
In this episode, we get to learn a bit more about Lucy's experience working in bars around the city and her current experiences working at Black Penny as well as...
2017-06-1800 min
A Round with Steve and ColePlay It Again, SamWelcome Back Y'all!
After a week on the road, it's great to be back with another fantastic guest. Sam Perez, the brand new Food and Beverage Director at the Catahoula Hotel, joins us to discuss their history as a long time resident of Southeast Louisiana.
Besides being a talented hospitality professional, Sam is a dedicated advocate for several very pertinent social issues in our community. Among those, we get to chat a little about Coastal Preservation and intersectionalsim in public environments.
Anywho, it's great to have y'all back here at ARWSAC! Enjoy this...
2017-06-1000 min
A Round with Steve and ColeFriends with BenefitsWelcome Back Y'all!
We've got a fun episode this week that focuses on an ongoing debate within the bartending community. That debate concerns whether or not it is appropriate to take advantage of benefits offered to bartenders by brands. These benefits can consist of merchandise, travel, and other unique opportunities.
A phrase that is being thrown out more often than not is "selling out". While I don't want to take any hardline stance on this issue, I do think that accusing bartenders of selling out is a little bit silly. It's not like anyone is...
2017-05-2500 min
A Round with Steve and ColeLet's Talk About SexWelcome Back Y'all!
More precisely, Let's Talk About Sexual Health and Wellness! That's exactly what we get to do with our guest this week Mrs. Hope Kodman VonStarnes.
Hope is one of the co-owners of Dynamo, a soon to be open female-run adult boutique. Dynamo has been popping up at a myriad of different events around town to generate buzz for their store opening. Hope and her partener Nico also help run an awesome Adult Sex Ed evening at 12 Mile Limit.
On this episode, we get to discuss the origin and creation of...
2017-05-1800 min
A Round with Steve and ColeBird is the WordHey Y'all!
Welcome back to the show! We've got a good one this week with a very special guest: Chris Hannah. Chris' bar, the French 75 was recently honored with a James Beard Award for Outstanding Bar Program.
In this episode, we discuss how Chris got into bartending and eventually moved to New Orleans. We also get to chat about the evolution of the his bar and a bit about the people who have helped him along the way.
So, sit back, relax and enjoy! And as always, let us know what you think!
2017-05-1200 min
A Round with Steve and ColeBeyond CompereWelcome Back Y'all!
If I weren't such a nerd, I would apologize for the punny name of this episode. But I am, so there you go.
This week we are thrilled to be joined by one of the most talented and recognized bartenders in New Orleans: Abigail Gullo of Compere Lapin.
I'd like to think that Abigail truly embodies what it means when you find New Orleans and it becomes your home. Her style of hospitality is so reflective of the nature of this city that you would swear that she has been...
2017-05-0400 min
A Round with Steve and ColeBar FamousWelcome back everyone!
It's been a busy couple of weeks here in New Orleans for some of us bartenders! French Quarter Fest, Easter, and Jazz Fest always have a great impact on many of our businesses.
Besides that, we have also had a couple of great educational opportunities in the form of Lush Life's Bar Institute Econo Tour and the United States Bartender Guild Southern Region Conference.
The latter event gave way to the inspiration for this weeks' podcast. One of the seminars that was presented at the USBG SRC concerned how bartenders...
2017-04-2800 min
A Round with Steve and Cole3 Peas in a Pod(cast)Welcome back y'all!
This week, we welcome our good friend Bryan Dias as a guest to the show. Bryan is the GM of Pontchartrain Vineyards as well as the NOLADrinks podcast and radio show.
The inspiration for A Round with Steve and Cole was born in the same studio that broadcasts Bryan's show. It seemed only fitting to invite him on to talk about the process of creating and maintaining a successful radio show.
Like many of our episodes, this one takes a fair number of twists and turns. Amongst our topic at...
2017-04-2000 min
A Round with Steve and ColeA Cure for What Ails YouWelcome Back Everyone!
The relevance and proliferation of cocktail bars in the city of New Orleans is due to one thing and one thing only: Cure. A bold project that became an anchor to a street left nearly vacant from Katrina, Cure for many of us is the reason why we decided to become bartenders. Plain and simple.
Even for some of us who had been bartending for awhile, going into Cure provided a glimpse at a style and standard of service that was not yet common to most New Orleans bars. Seeing the way...
2017-04-1300 min
A Round with Steve and ColeA Place of Our OwnWelcome back y'all!
When first establishing A Round with Steve and Cole, me and my co-host were determined that we didn't want to produce a podcast that solely focused on bartending and cocktails. There are already great shows out there that addresses that subject matter much better than I think I could.
We wanted to do something a little different. Something that would focus on our community and the world around us, but through the eyes of two New Orleans bartenders.
I think that this episode is a great step forward in that...
2017-04-0500 min
A Round with Steve and ColeTo Miss New OrleansWelcome back everyone!
We have a very special episode this week featuring two amazing guests: Jonathan Shock and Bazil Zerinsky.
Our topic this time around concerns something that was covered by The Advocate last week. In summary, we are talking about moving away from New Orleans.
During this episode we discuss the reasons why people initially move to New Orleans, the ups and downs of life down here, and the tough decision of deciding to move away.
This is the longest episode that we have released, but throughout the editting process...
2017-03-2900 min
A Round with Steve and ColeHaters Gonna HateWelcome Back Y'all!
On this weeks episode of A Round with Steve and Cole we are taking a full swig of hatorade! That is, we get to chat about why things get hated upon and whether or not it is justified.
This episode was a lot of fun to make. Much like our Jukebox discussion, we went off the cuff, and it's pretty interesting the various things that we ended up talking about. It was kind of like playing Six Degrees of Seperation between the band Sublime and La Croix sparkling water.
Rounding...
2017-03-2200 min
A Round with Steve and ColeOne Night EngagementHey y'all!
Just in time for the weekend, here's our third episode of A Round with Steve and Cole!
On this weeks episode, we discuss our experience hosting and attending special events at 12 Mile Limit as well as around the city.
This also marks the first chance that we are welcoming a guest to the show: Michael Domangue. Michael is a manager at The Broad Theater and hosts our weekly Geeks Who Drink trivia night every Wednesday at 8 PM.
As always, thanks for listening to us and if you have any...
2017-03-1700 min
A Round with Steve and ColeJukebox HeroesHello Again Everyone!
This week we discuss the importance of music in bars and restaurants as well as get some insight into how certain music is chosen for the jukebox over here at 12 Mile Limit.
Now, before anyone jumps at us, there are a couple of pretty obvious mistakes made by me and Cole. The Flamining Lips song that Cole makes a reference to is "Do You Realize?" not "Summertime". Also, the Solomon Burke song I'm trying to reference is "Got to Get You Off of My Mind".
Pretty embarassing on my behalf...
2017-03-1100 min
A Round with Steve and ColeHere Goes NothingHello Everyone (or Anyone)!
Here's a little project that me and my friend Cole have been working on. Both of us are bartenders who have worked for quite some time in the city of New Orleans.
We've had many unique experiences along the way. With the city changing so rapidly around all of us, we felt that it would be productive to create a platform that offers the view of life from behind the bar and maybe a little bit beyond.
In the future, we hope to include the perspective of some of...
2017-02-2400 min