Keys Bartender
790 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 82 ratingsA podcast from the Florida Keys hosted by a bartender, Jim Horan. Self reflection can happen in strange places why not a Bar. The content is explicit. We publish from 2-4 episodes a week.
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Episode 597-Foreign Impressions- Keys Bartender
March 23, 2022 13:24 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MBIt is more difficult to get the impression of what is actually like to live somewhere when you don't live there, Duh! Jim attempts to give an alternate view to a foreign friend. Competition on a regular basis is a good thing . Finally, please donate to reputable charities if you are looking to help out the Ukrainians.
Episode 496- Rageaholic - Keys Bartender
March 22, 2022 14:17 - 51 minutes - 47.4 MBA friend tells of a road rage incident in Key Largo has Jim relate a more personal story. A significant portion believe pets can be the ultimate arbiter(not a pun) whether a sranger is a good person. Well if we can attribute human qualities to other species then they can be assholes sometimes. As always we support the heroic resistance of Ukraine
Episode 596- Rageaholic - Keys Bartender
March 22, 2022 14:17 - 49 minutes - 45.1 MBA friend tells of a road rage incident in Key Largo has Jim relate a more personal story. A significant portion believe pets can be the ultimate arbiter(not a pun) whether a sranger is a good person. Well if we can attribute human qualities to other species then they can be assholes sometimes. As always we support the heroic resistance of Ukraine
Episode 595-Overly Confident - Keys Bartender
March 18, 2022 16:49 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBJim opens with St.Patrick's day at the Catch, same celebration different suroundings. A quick check in the Monroe County Sheriff's arrest photos to see if we know or want to anyone. We end with more support for the Ukraine.
Episode 594- Quinceanera/St. Patrick's Day - Keys Bartender
March 14, 2022 15:59 - 45 minutes - 41.2 MBJim and Abby go to a Quinceanera on Saint Patrick's Day weekend. Jim runs into a disgruntled patron at the event. When did sweets become something Jim would crave? We are seeing the Ukrainians continue to resist Russian aggression.
Episode 593-Keys Krazy Karachters - Keys Bartender
March 12, 2022 17:11 - 38 minutes - 35.7 MBJim starts out with addressing people who parrot adversarial talking points on the Russian aggression against Ukraine. With the increase in traffic this season in the Florida Keys there is a corresponding increase in unique individuals. Jim wonders why crazy cannot be more interesting at times. He wraps up with some advice he gave a friend.
Episode 592-To My Russian (Ancestry) Friends - Keys Bartender
March 10, 2022 18:49 - 38 minutes - 34.9 MBThe wind needs to be considered when you are planning to be on the water. A friend of Russian Ancestry apologizes for being Russian. Jim points out that it is not the Russians but it's leaders who are the aggressors. If you would like to donate to aid Ukraine's Civilians : Doctors Without Borders(Medicines sans Frontiers) www.newyork.msf.org Save the Children www.savethechildren.org
Episode 591-Didn't Mean To Piss You Off, Not - Keys Bartender
March 07, 2022 18:40 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MBDaytona Bike week is here along with the motorcycles comes the discussion of road safety. Only a small group of offenders are to blame for all the carnage. Jim gets into a disagreement with someone who is sort of a kindred spirit on FaceBook.
Episode 590-D-Bag Hall of Fame - Keys Bartender
March 04, 2022 17:38 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MBJim finds himself changing demeanor depending on the group he is conversing with at the Bar. The Governor of Florida and the leader of Soviet Union 2.0 are honored with induction in to the Douchebag Hall of Fame.
Episode 589-Looking for a Bathroom - Keys Bartender
March 03, 2022 18:35 - 31 minutes - 28.4 MBLooking for a restroom is a arduous job for some people. Ukraine keeps resisting as the Russians a more indiscriminate type of warfare.
Episode 588-Ms. Direction - Keys Bartender
March 01, 2022 18:25 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MBMore is not always better. Putin sends in his B-team with alot more equipment to the course of an invasion going wrong. Ukrainians use road signs to let the Russians know there true feelings.
Episode 587-Creating Heroes - Keys Bartender
February 27, 2022 22:32 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MBPictured is Ukrainian Soldier, Vitaly Skakun Volodymyrovych. He is credited with blowing up a bridge outside of Crimea to slow down the advance of Russian Armour. The explosion occurred with Vitaly still on the bridge. This gamble of Putin is creating Ukrainian Heroes and turning the world a gainst Russia. On another note Jim feels that bartending may be losing its luster for him.
Episode 586-Putin's Big Mistake - Keys Bartender
February 26, 2022 19:30 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MBAs the Russian Armed incursion continues Ukrainian resitance increases. The ease of a Putin victory is not an absolute in the near feature and in the long-term it may have backfired. Supporting the Ukrainian Armed Forces and Resistance.
Episode 585 Russian Ship Go F*ck Yourself - Keys Bartender
February 25, 2022 20:01 - 32 minutes - 30.2 MBUkraine needs the world support. Support would shorten the amount of time needed to get every russian service member out of their country,
Episode 584-Slowing Down a Steam Roller in Ukraine- Keys Bartender
February 24, 2022 15:32 - 28 minutes - 26 MBJim dedicates show to the People of the Ukraine. Why would a bartender in the Florida Keys care? Well he does and its his show.
Episode 583-Wrong Turn - Keys Bartender
February 23, 2022 13:11 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MBJim's bartending tip is a simple hygiene practice. An over reliance on a mapping app takes the host on a trip into Miami. Finally, our decisions take us to where we are in life.
Episode 582- Freezing D*ck Part2 - Keys Bartender
February 22, 2022 00:30 - 3 minutes - 3.57 MBPart 2, Ironic cut-off after penis story. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/james-horan6/support
Episode 582- Freeze your D#ck Off -Part 1 - Keys Bartender
February 22, 2022 00:02 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MBA Finnish Olympian freezes his penis during race. That is commitment. Jim takes the family to an Alligator Farm. Show ends abruptly. Part 1
Episode 581-Diminishing Returns - Keys Bartender
February 18, 2022 19:39 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MBSometimes we lose our edge when we are busy or perhaps better said as overwhelmed. Multi-tasking gets out of hand at times.
Episode 580- Valentine's Day Pressure - Keys Bartender
February 14, 2022 18:10 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBValentine's Day may be horrible for those single but some people can make it bad with their choices. We cover the do's and don'ts.
Episode 579-Super Bowl Madness - Keys Bartender
February 13, 2022 19:13 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MBIn the U.S. American Football reigns supreme and culminates with the Super Bowl. Besides hype over the game- food, drink, commercials, block pools are essential ingredients to a party. People will bet on anything.
Episode 578- Just Us - Keys Bartender
February 12, 2022 18:09 - 37 minutes - 34.6 MBA bartender deals with a disgruntled regular and their expectation of an forthcoming apology. It was not forthcoming. Jim spends entirely too much time opening a soap dispenser. Is justice just a concept or can a citizen expect remuneration for major inconviences?
Episode 577-I'll Never Darken Your Door Again - Keys Bartender
February 10, 2022 14:03 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MBJim recalls a memorable Jersey Shore vacation. Some people feels as if they are integral to your life or that of your business, in many cases they are not.
Episode 576-Busy, Busy..Maybe Not So - Keys Bartender
February 08, 2022 18:24 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MBJim gets advice from a friend in Miami about the podcast. It is some good advice . There are several family and friends from Poland here or planning a visit. How much time do we really have during our days and are we really that busy?
Episode 575-Wake Me Up! - Keys Bartender
February 05, 2022 16:51 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MBJim is a fine of automation when it stream lines work. It is always about the bottom line, earnings. Contemplating a big change, arguments can be made to be cautious or decisive. Thanks for the downloads.
Episode 574-PottyTime Etiquette - Keys Bartender
February 03, 2022 20:22 - 31 minutes - 28.5 MBIts good to know your audience when you are in a social situation where manners are considered. People need to use sanitary facilities from time to time but some people appear clueless.
Episode 573-Tunnel Pig Day - Keys Bartender
February 02, 2022 14:18 - 38 minutes - 35.1 MBJim starts by talking about Ground Hog Day the holiday and the movie. There are lessons to be learned from both. Significance can be found where ever we look.
Episode 572-Beginners - Keys Bartender
February 01, 2022 15:32 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MBA beginner gets a short shrift in our world. The phrase denotes a naive state where the person is attempting to become, start, experience something new. Beginning is an act of bravery we should give more credit.
Episode 571-Holding It In- Keys Bartender
January 31, 2022 17:56 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MBThere are many places we do not feel free to do the things our body needs to do. Working behind a bar is one of those places but does it vary according to the atmosphere? Appropriate because one of the things our body needs to do is expel methane, which literally changes the atmosphere.
Episode 570-Captivating - Keys Bartender
January 29, 2022 16:32 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MBA blizzard in the Northeast U.S. brings back memories of storms gone by. A noisy work area leads to different ordering procedures and hijinks. Finally, what happens when someone becomes captivated.
Episode 569-Problem Drinker - Keys Bartender
January 27, 2022 16:10 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MBSouth Florida begins to panic as a cold front poses the possibility of freezing weather to the area. Some have asked Jim is it difficult not to drink behind the wood (bar). The better question maybe how hard was it to drink for him.
Episode 568-Tossed, Not Salad- Keys Bartender
January 26, 2022 14:45 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MBThere are a countless number of behaviors that may get you ejected from an establishment. How does Jim handle some circumstances?
Episode 566-Let Me Tell You a Secret - Keys Bartender
January 25, 2022 16:40 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MBJim lets restaurant/bar customers in on a little secret. We review creative ways of getting some people to leave at the end of the night. Lastly please don't tell me about how important Jesus is in your life if you are secret racist. I'll tell what, Jesus is not your friend, bless your heart.
Episode 565-10 Items or Less, F-face! - Keys Bartender
January 24, 2022 21:08 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MBJim thinks trying not to be a hypocrite will get him into Heaven, just in case.
Episode 564-Starburst Bush - Keys Bartender
January 21, 2022 17:12 - 37 minutes - 34.6 MBWe do not see everything around us and that is a shame. Another look at restaurant finding it harder to find employees. A late morning nap after working out mellows out Jim. Episode cover photo is of a Starburst Bush beside Jim's home.
Episode 563-When Toads Attack - Keys Bartender
January 19, 2022 12:29 - 47 minutes - 43.8 MBJim's wife is surprised by large toads on the way to work, really. The catfishing encounter continues. We try to rationalize the homeless problem in the U.S.
Episode 562-The S.S. Key Largo - Keys Bartender
January 18, 2022 19:06 - 43 minutes - 39.4 MBSome people visitors and locals behave similarly in at least one behavior. They bring there drinks with them where ever they go. It is a no-no to bring your alocoholic beverage with you to a restaurant in Florida with the exception of unopened wine that is subject to corking fees. It is definitely Cruise Ship behavior. We wrap with a brief history of Russian behavior in Eastern Europe. Stay strong Ukraine.
Episode 561-Busting - Keys Bartender
January 17, 2022 16:33 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MBJim gets into word and phrase origin conversation with Daughter, Skye. We take identification as something routine until it is lost. Why are we still trying to school people about tipping?
Episode 560-Iguanacicle - Keys Bartender
January 14, 2022 19:12 - 37 minutes - 34 MBJim celebrates cooler weather in the Keys while others bundle up. We go over alternative recipes for a bar with limited selections. How can we defend ourselves from the emotional vampires? Stay tough Ukraine.
Episode 559-Rambling Bartender - Keys Bartender
January 13, 2022 16:26 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MBBussiness slows down as the temperature cools in the Keys. There are noticeably less margaritas, mojitos, and pina colada being served. Jim goes on a rambling dialogue why corporations or governments are not intrinsically bad.
Episode 558-Trivial Pursuits - Keys Bartender
January 12, 2022 14:33 - 35 minutes - 32.1 MBJim equates the change in format and style of Trivia contests with changes in technology. Apologies are sent out to someone who takes issue with a Podcast. Keep up the downloads.
Episode 557- Meeting Dad- Keys Bartender
January 10, 2022 17:15 - 38 minutes - 35 MBWe start with different variations of the same drink. Jim speaks a bit to cheerfully about a memorial service he attended. Finally, Jim goes over the expected routine for suitors to adhere to when seeing his daughter.
Episode 556- A Friend in Pennsylvania - Keys Bartender
January 09, 2022 18:40 - 38 minutes - 34.9 MBJim sends message to a Snowbird friend who will successfully deal with a health crisis. Not so distant relatives visit the Horan household in Key Largo. It reminds Jim how fortunate it was growing up with a close extended family. Astrology and serial killers given a corelatio that does not hold water for this podcaster.
Episode 555-Making Peace - Keys Bartender
January 07, 2022 16:52 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MBWe talk about the Long Island Tea. It may seem as if people are becoming more and more angry. Is it real or has it been that way the whole time? Maybe people are just more open but maybe we forgot how to be content.
Episode 554-The Long Game (Catfishing) - Keys Bartender
January 06, 2022 16:54 - 31 minutes - 28.4 MBThe Keys seem to be the hotspot for vacationers. Jim keeps getting catfished by beautiful, young women. There tactics have changed so he is left to figure out the strategy.
Episode 553-The Lingerers - Keys Bartender
January 05, 2022 13:38 - 42 minutes - 38.6 MBBenjamin Franklin had a saying that applies to some restaurant patrons. We talk about ways a getting rid of lingerers. What to do with leftovers at the bar , not food or drink. Who can get away with calling you an a-hole?
Episode 552 -Don't Blame the Bartender, Andy!- Keys Bartender
January 04, 2022 14:59 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MBChristmas has gone on too long for Jim. Andy Cohen says he was overserved on New Years Eve and Jim takes offence. We discuss what is personal responsibility. AT&T gets a dose of its own medicine. This episode I can say objectively is the best Episode of 2022 so far.
Episode 551-CNN Drunken New Years 2022 - Keys Bartender
January 03, 2022 21:20 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MBPodcasting from his daughter's bedroom Jim recounts his New Years activity. You know its a strange new world when the Miley Cyrus/Pete Davidson celebration is much more sober than the CNN drunkcast. Jim discovers the "island boys" and immediately wonders what people will do for notoreity. Maybe a couple face tattoos wil push the podcast to a million downloads in 2022.
Episode 550-My Resolution is to Have No Resolution - Keys Bartender
December 31, 2021 16:03 - 43 minutes - 39.5 MBWhy do the locals call this week "Hell Week"? Unless its hell taking all that money to the bank. Separate incidents at the Bar results in 2 completely different reactions, leaves Jim questioning his mental health. Jim rather set Goals for 2022. Happy New Year to everyone of us, even Triple DDD.
Episode 549- Save the Chicken Foundation - Keys Bartender
December 30, 2021 16:32 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MBJim does a year in review. Focus is giving to the high points of 2021. The audience is introduced to a new charity. Oh yeah and Jim wants to be a wizard.