Bartalk
150 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 days ago - ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsJordan Chabot and Karl Heine sit with other bar and restaurant folk to trade war stories and discuss the bar & restaurant life.
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Are Jordan & Nick Experts? Ep. 149
April 18, 2024 16:00 - 1 hour - 56.9 MBWe've gone back to the archives as Jordan and Nick Thatcher, upon learning they're experts, join Andy in answering questions about staff relations, point of sale systems, and losing people with technical jargon. Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.
Mike Wisdom is Not a Vegan Ep. 148
April 04, 2024 16:00 - 53 minutes - 56.2 MBDan woke up this morning and chose violence, Jess wants to know when not to tip, a suggested dessert makes Andy uncomfortable, and Mike Wisdom wants to you know that he likes cheese. Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.
Hot Cabbage Sauna Ep. 147
March 21, 2024 16:00 - 52 minutes - 57.2 MBDan, Jess, and Andy are joined by Broth Guy Mike Wisdom to talk about the soon-to-open Shikku Hotpot, vegetarianism, and the dangers of drinking when you're out of practice. Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.
Fingering Aubrey Again Ep. 146
March 07, 2024 17:00 - 55 minutes - 60.2 MBIn another classic from the archives, Aubrey, Dan, and Andy discuss their most embarrassing moments working in the service industry. Karl has no embarrassing moments, as he has no shame. Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.
Rub a Little Vodka On It Ep. 145
February 15, 2024 22:18 - 1 hour - 69.5 MBJess, Dan, and Andy are joined by Jordan (remember Jordan?) to discuss drugging Karl, alternate careers, and green dye removal. Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.
How Many Podcasters Does it Take to Screw in a Light Bulb?
February 01, 2024 20:15 - 48 minutes - 49.6 MBToday on Bar Talk, Andy works through some things, Dan doubts the existence of clowns, and we learn that Jess knows nothing about pigeons.
Merry Inspectionmas! Ep. 143
January 18, 2024 17:00 - 48 minutes - 48.9 MBJess, Andy and Dan celebrate their annual health inspection by discussing colonial rats, wall fires, and Australian seals. Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.
Just Drink Through It
January 04, 2024 17:00 - 58 minutes - 59.2 MBDan, Jess, and Andy celebrate surviving the holidays by discussing Christmas parties past, harsh penalties for olive theft, and Jess's new dog! Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.
Parade Day!
December 21, 2023 17:00 - 59 minutes - 62.1 MBWe revisit a classic episode as Karl & Jordan are joined by Jeff Nardone and not-a-host-yet Dan to talk about the Thanksgiving Day Parade, Christmas presents, and the merits of a pub crawl. Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.
A Bris For My Hamster Ep. 140
December 07, 2023 17:00 - 49 minutes - 50.5 MBJess questions interview taboos, Dan discusses dog favoritism, and Andy uses work to avoid social events. Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.
I Spy Ep. 139
November 16, 2023 17:00 - 50 minutes - 42.9 MBAndy, Jess, and Dan talk about adult vacations, the challenges of going to events held at work, and why you put the cameras where they are. Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.
50 Shades of Red Flags Ep. 138
October 19, 2023 16:00 - 53 minutes - 52.5 MBDan, Jess, and Andy are joined by Neil Rogers to talk about his new book Bar Tips, how job skills cross over, and red flags in customers. Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.
2023 Bartending Competition Ep. 137
October 05, 2023 16:00 - 1 hour - 62.5 MBAndy is joined by Baby Jac and Cam, then is joined by Dan, Jess, and writer Neil Rogers to cover the second annual Bartending Competition. Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.
Lessons Learned From Karl Ep. 136
September 21, 2023 16:00 - 44 minutes - 43.4 MBKarl embraces team building by subtraction. Andy wants to get it all in writing. Dan is at the acceptance stage of DoorDash. Jess describes the simple joy of surprise fries. Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.
Market Research Ep. 135
September 07, 2023 16:00 - 53 minutes - 52.9 MBAndy, Karl, Jess, and Dan talk about proper job hunting, regional shot variations, and how seasons start too soon, and it's your fault. Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.
Pocket Full of Chicken Wings Ep. 134
August 17, 2023 16:00 - 53 minutes - 53.3 MBKarl talks about more competition brings more customers, Andy talks about paying it forward, Jess contemplates wearing pigtails, Jeff offers to share ice, and Dan dishes the inside scoop on endless salads. Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.
Sidework & Yardwork Ep. 133
August 04, 2023 02:53 - 47 minutes - 46.7 MBWhen are sports packages worth it? Whose responsible for side work? How long are you willing to wait for a fancy drink? Mayflower's Jeff Nardone joins Andy, Karl, Dan, and Jess to answer maybe one of these questions! Intro music is "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.
Lines at the Bar Ep. 132
July 20, 2023 16:00 - 52 minutes - 55.5 MBWho is responsible for bringing a crowd into a bar? Where do you stand to order a drink at the bar? What question is Karl afraid to answer? All these questions and more get answers on this episode of Bartalk! Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.
Where Have All the Bartenders Gone? Ep. 131
July 06, 2023 16:00 - 49 minutes - 50.9 MBWhat makes a good bartender? Dan, Karl, Jess, and Andy get together to talk about specialized knowledge, measuring cocktails, and who wants vodka in a margarita? Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.
Hot Shots Ep. 130
June 15, 2023 19:47 - 51 minutes - 51.2 MBSour Not Sorry's Colin joins Andy, Jess, and Dan to talk about spicy wings, elevating ramen, and whether people care about what brand of flavored vodka you carry. Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.
Route 3 Sour Ep. 129
June 02, 2023 02:07 - 58 minutes - 58.8 MBAndy, Dan, and Jess join Colin at the soon-to-be-opened Sour Not Sorry taproom to talk about sour beer, how not to grow to hate a labor of love, and interstate highway design. Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.
What's In a Name? Ep. 128
May 18, 2023 18:27 - 51 minutes - 49.9 MBCan you call it a barn lager if you don't drink it in a barn? Are you drunk if you don't try to stand up? How much would Andy sell the podcast off for? Keith and Elizabeth from Trillium join Dan, Karl, and Andy to find out on today's BarTalk! Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.
Coping with Loss Ep. 127
May 04, 2023 20:24 - 46 minutes - 45 MBBar manager Kieth Piesco joins Andy, Karl, and eventually Dan to talk about aesthetic and safety compliance, measuring and managing stock loss, and why Keith's picture isn't on the wall. Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.
We're So Tired Ep. 126
April 21, 2023 20:38 - 48 minutes - 48.6 MBDan, Karl, Jess, and Andy talk about dealing with burnout, what you can work through, and what you really shouldn't. Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.
2023 Bar & Restaurant Expo Ep. 125
April 06, 2023 16:00 - 24 minutes - 29.2 MBRecorded in front of a live studio audience, Karl, Dan, and Andy are joined by TV host Tobias to talk about networking, people's reaction to fees, and the horrors of Shania Twain.
WAC This Way Ep. 124
March 16, 2023 16:00 - 44 minutes - 34.1 MBKarl, Jess, Andy, and Dan are joined by WAC founder George Fairhall to talk about WAC, an app that allows hourly and gigging workers to manage their schedules and bills.
Plymouth Calling w/Andy Shaw Ep. 123
March 02, 2023 17:00 - 47 minutes - 49.4 MBPlymouth music educator Andy Show joins the show to talk about Plymouth Calling, a musical fundraiser being held on March Fifth at the New World Tavern. Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.
Can I Get This to Go? Ep. 122
February 16, 2023 17:00 - 55 minutes - 60.8 MBDan, Jess, and Andy are joined once again by Joe Buckley to talk about forgetting your tab, walking a fine line as a manager, and how not to get the bartender's attention. Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.
Story Time with Joe Buckley Ep. 121
February 02, 2023 17:00 - 1 hour - 67.2 MBComedian and former bartender Joe Buckley joins Andy, Jess, and Dan to talk about the line between a regular and a friend, country singer bars, and throwing Karl out a second floor window. Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.
Just Begging for Hate Mail Now Ep. 120
January 19, 2023 20:43 - 1 hour - 66.7 MBMatt Audette talks about soundproofing, Jess taste tests a drink recipe, Andy talks nicknames, and today, Dan is surprisingly ambivalent about pandas. Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.
The Unsung Victims Ep. 119
January 05, 2023 17:00 - 1 hour - 70 MBDan, Jordan, Jess, and Andy are joined by singer and (AHH cohost) Matt Audette to talk about music bringing people out to the bar, road closures, and Matt's moral stand against "Wagon Wheel." Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.
As for Qs Ep. 118
December 15, 2022 17:00 - 49 minutes - 52.1 MBAndy struggles with more names, Mike Zappolo tells the secret behind flights, Karl explains who to comp for a meal, and Dan is baffled by the concept of leftover fried chicken. Apologies for Andy's sound quality. Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.
Can't Swing a Cat Without Hitting a Good Beer These Days Ep. 117
December 01, 2022 22:22 - 50 minutes - 53.9 MBMike "Zap" Zappolo joins Andy, Karl, Dan, and Jordan to talk about beer styles, how to set your brewery apart, and leash laws for children. WAC Link: https://wac.onelink.me/QLrV/BarTalk Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.
Racing to the Bottom Ep. 116
November 17, 2022 17:00 - 56 minutes - 58.2 MBAndy & Karl are joined by Karl's Tolson's partner Darren, and Sarah Audette from Mayflower to talk about potentially bringing back happy hour, staff management, and objecting to fees out of principal. Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.
Plymouth Bartender Competiton '22 Ep. 115
November 03, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour - 74.1 MBThe New World Tavern, BarTalk's home bar, held a competition for Plymouth's best bartenders. Listen to Andy get progressively drunker as he chats with competitors, attendees, and the other judges! Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.
Specialer Event? Ep. 114
October 20, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour - 64.6 MBAndy and Karl are joined by Karl's Tolson's co-owner Darren Chun and Mayflower's Sarah Audette to talk about what makes events special, events as charity, and how to get the word out. Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.
Special Event! Ep. 113
October 06, 2022 16:00 - 54 minutes - 58.8 MBKarl & Andy talk about ways to use events to dive business, Dan has out-of-the-box game ideas, and Jess expounds on the joys of day drinking for comedy. Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.
Everyone Touches the Hot Plate Ep. 112
September 15, 2022 16:00 - 41 minutes - 45.2 MBAndy, Dan, and Karl, and The Artisan Pig's Andrew Rivera-Myers continue last episode's pizza argument, then go on to talk about food shortages, bringing kids where they don't belong, and the curse of ice machines. Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.
Venus Envy Ep. 111
September 01, 2022 16:00 - 50 minutes - 50.1 MBAndy, Jess, Dan, and Karl get together for hot takes on bar pizza, ketchup temperature, tomato-based drinking, draft or tap, and other ways to start arguments with your friends. Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.
Fermenting w/Mike Wisdom Ep. 110
August 18, 2022 16:00 - 51 minutes - 53.3 MBChef Mike Wisdom joins the show to discuss sketchy parking lot hot sauce deals with Andy, moist cabbage with Jess, custom 'krauts with Karl, and how he'd fare in jail with Dan. Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.
Jordan's Favorite Mixoloogist Ep. 109
August 04, 2022 20:53 - 1 hour - 60.7 MBWhile Jordan's away, the mixologists will play. Fancy bartender Cam joins Dan, Karl, and Andy to talk about what's involved with mixing complex cocktails, tipping an open bar, and Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" to Cory Gray.
One For the Road w/Zach Lamothe Ep. 108
July 21, 2022 16:00 - 49 minutes - 47.5 MBTravel writer Zach Lamothe sits down to talk about breaking into publishing, beer names, and being rejected by his old high school. Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.
How Not to Offend the Irish
July 07, 2022 16:00 - 55 minutes - 58.9 MBJess, Dan, Karl, Jordan, and Andy get together to talk about storage at a swim-up bar, armpit hair in the kitchen, and how equally to treat your employees. Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.
Tears on Draft Ep. 106
June 16, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour - 64.1 MBThere's no crying in baseball, but there's lots of crying in the service industry. Jess Hamill joins Andy, Karl, Jordan, and Dan to talk about what belongs on a table, what belongs on tap, and what's Jordan's problem with Derry, NH? Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.
Weekend at Heine's Ep. 105
May 19, 2022 16:00 - 57 minutes - 62.4 MBAs Karl & Jordan open their second restaurants, Colin, Dan, and Andy join them to talk about dealing with anxiety, everyone's first day, and how wishes were like assholes. Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.
Colin's Pet Octopus Ep. 104
May 05, 2022 16:00 - 49 minutes - 53.9 MBSour Not Sorry's Colin Crociati talks about opening Massachusetts' first all-sour microbrewery. They talk about drinking from unmarked cans, and having something for everyone, and whether there's loyalty among craft beer drinkers. Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.
Crossing the Line
April 21, 2022 16:00 - 58 minutes - 60.6 MBAndy, Karl, and the brothers Chabot sit down to talk about absolute rules, vodka-related nationalism, and how special Jordan is. Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.
BarTalk Live in Las Vegas! Ep. 102
April 07, 2022 16:00 - 49 minutes - 49.6 MBRecording live at the 2022 Bar & Restaurant Expo, Dan, Karl, and Andy are joined by Chef Brian Duffy to talk about believing in your concept, defining an executive chef, and getting your employees to drink the Kool-Aid. Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.
Family Business Ep. 101
March 17, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour - 68.4 MBKarl, Dan, Andy, and Jordan are joined by Jordan's brother Ryan to talk about working with loved ones, rewarding employees, and when you need a lawyer. Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.
BarTalk's Episode 100 "Spectacular"
March 03, 2022 20:21 - 56 minutes - 57.9 MBDan, Jordan, Karl, and Andy celebrate their 100th episode by reminiscing about the last five years, picking favorites, and making fun of each other. Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.