Keys Bartender

Episode 457- Papa Joe on the Road Again

Jim calls Papa Joe while he is driving back to his new digs in Englewood, Florida.

Episode- 456-Big Break - Keys Bartender

Did you ever get sold on an opportunity that was supposed to so enticing you could not turn it down? Jim relates an actor's role in a Movie to life's big let downs. We do a break down on a week of crime in the Keys.

Episode 455 - Cow Tipping - Keys Bartender

No cows were tipped in this episode. Whoever heard a of a Cow working in the service industry so why would you tip one? I know it refers to a barbaric rural ritual but in this episode we defend the tipping culture.

Episode 454- Philly Lingo 101 "Smacked Ass" - Keys Bartender

Mare of East Town introduces the world to the term "smacked ass". The nuances of the Philadelphia regional colloquialisms and more. What is it about methamphetamine usage and dealing brings them to the Keys.

Episode 453- Underground Lair or a Airbnb Posting - Keys Bartender

There are some pretty sketchy rooms for rent on Airbnb.

Episode 452- History Judges - Keys Bartender

Jim opens with a old people and technology. How hard is it for the generationally challenged to use new technology? People's views do change as well as those of society. History may be a harsh judge of reactionary politics and the adherents.

Episode 451- Kerfuffle - Keys Bartender

A patron uses an archaic word, kerfuffle, to create a hurly burly. Is Jim a people pleaser? A vacation depends on your state of mind.

Episode 450- Busy, Busy, Not - Keys Bartender

Most people have extra time for self-care.

Episode 449- Not a Morning Show - Keys Bartender

Though the live show is in the morning it is not a Morning Show. Memorial Day Weekend was a bit underwhelming.

Episode 448- Be Careful around the Weatherman! - Keys Bartender

A network news anchor asks the metorologists a question outside her expertise and gets an earful. Jim reviews the possible reactions by visitors on a ride to Key West via the Overseas Highway.

Episode 447 - Not Listening- Keys Bartender

People have all sorts of preconceived notions that fits into the narrative they believe. Religous people are the greatest example of this. How are we going to be able to colaborate and listen? You know like Vanilla Ice suggested.

Episode 446-Let's Stay Together - Keys Bartender

We focus on the subject of a commited, loving relationship. Why some relationships can and can't stand the test of time.

Episode 445- Many Voices in the Head - Keys Bartender

How hard is it to change a habit? You probably picked up new habits/routines in the last year. Is that real change. Jim announces a goal to change 1 habit in the next month , not to on up someones story.

Episode 444- 1 A-Hole vs. All A-Holes - Keys Bartender

It is rolling into a Holiday Weekend and hospitality workers are girding thier loins. Jim's family is preparing for a big trip which he hopes to join in on if Covid restrictions are eased. A term used in circuit board fabrication moves on to how to discover if you are the asshole.

Episode 443- Pyro in a Fireworks Store - Keys Bartender

Jim opens with appropriate place to take or not take a demon child. People act surprised when their little monters act up. Can moving to your dream location make you happer? Think about how happy all those lottery winners are.

Episode 442 Spinmeister - Keys Bartender

Jim recommends another Podcast for those into true crime "Rotten Mango". Jim returns to the Spin Class as an instructor. He looked as if he was up to the job but we hear otherwise. The gig economy is draining equity from certain lines of work.

Episode -441- Cup Stacking and other Niche Sports - Keys Bartender

Episode 440- Can't Get My Telegraph to Work- Keys Bartender

Jim has to get a new cell, his service provider is'nt supporting the older technology. He has to decide what to do with old cell and ponders the ever present need for "New". Relationships can be compared in ways to changing technological needs.

Episode 439 part2 "F- Your Couch - Keys Bartender

The live end to episode 439.

Episode 439 F*** your Couch Part 1- Keys Bartender

A big question, is where to do summer vacation this year? From the perspective of the traveller or the host decisions are being made. Are people who had ignored Covid precautions the worst guests? What does a couch have to do with this subject? Internet issues ends show abruptly. Picked up in Part 2.

Episode 438- Morning Routine - Keys Bartender

How do you get yourself ready for the week? All Mondays are not equal especially when they are Fridays.

Episode 437 Looking for a Lady - Keys Bartender

Jim expains why he choices to charaterize the podcast as explicit. A shout to a regular at the Catch Bar and Restaurant, Howard. He loves 1 particular song which will not play on the juke box. Jim wraps up with observations on relationships in small towns.

Episode 436 - Keys Bartender

Jim accomplishes some tasks for a change and unsure of the ease of routine car maintenace.

Episode 436 -Handy Man- Keys Bartender

Jim accomplishes some tasks for a change and unsure of the ease of routine car maintenace.

Episode 435- Rule #1 No Covid Talk - Keys Bartender

Jim will attempt to do a whole show without mentioning Covid, Pandemic, Epidemic , Vaccine or Mask, His endeavor will most likely fail miserably.

Episode 433- Big F-ing Deal - Keys Bartender

Jim has a hard time getting off a phone call with his sister. Is it constructive or condescending to suggest to someone who has been successful in their avocation for years to change it up? Jim has a problem with the University of Phoenix in particular and online for-profit universities in general. We learn about the numerically challenged population of which Jim is a member. Arguing over religion is like arguing if Superman can beat Thor.

Episode 434 Backup Plans - Keys Bartender

Brush fires causes traffic in and out of the Keys. Just goes to show you to be prepared. A rocket is falling back to Earth anybodies quess is where.

Episode 432 Stay or Go - Keys Bartender

It is hot and still busy in the Keys. Big brush fires shut down 1 of 2 entrances to the Florida Keys. Costa Rica closes all non-essential businesses as infections rage which sparks concern for Jim and Abby. Their daughter's class trip is scheduled to go to Costa Rica in 2 weeks and no one from the school is discussing the concerns.

Episode 429- No You're Out of Order! - Keys Bartender

A misnumbered episode instigates the creation of another episode. We here about 2 drink recipes, which is odd considering this is the Keys Bartender. Why do people cheat?

Episode 431-By the Power of Red Bull! - Keys Bartender

Jim continues his caffeine experiment and relates his experiences with energy drinks. Who to say who is crazy? A little too much talk about cannibalism,

Episode 430- Herd Mentality- Keys Bartender

Jim becomes useless due to lack of adequate sleep. Vaccine hesitancy ws a thing going back to the beginning of the 20th century. Who is the real patriot?

Episode 428-Was It Something I Said? - Keys Bartender

Jim runs an errand after starting the show. A comment on fb leads to a heated thread of accusations of sarcasm and hurtfulness. What right does a Bartender/Fitness instructor have to make suggesting a better resource?

Episode 427-Who's Your Daddy?/You Don't Pay My Bills! - Keys Bartender

Jim starts out explaining the similarities between a Bar life and childhood. Are there rights we are ready to give up in our personal life in exchange for life's necessities? Are all relationships, transactional? Lastly, Jim poses a question to the listeners on who they would choose to be if given the chance.

Episode 426- Left Turn, RightTurn - Keys Bartender

Rainy weather in the Keys begs the question. Who's responsible for your crappy vacation. Everyone has a twin out there but will you recognize them if you met them. Are alternate universes created every time we make a decision?

Episode 425 -Under the Weather - Keys Bartender

Jim talks about the propensity of expecting the worse case when it comes to illness. We end with the notion that responsibility is quantifiable to a degree

Episode 423-Boom Town - Keys Bartender

Jim starts out with a story a friendly family poisoning.

Episode 422- Don't Try This at Home - Keys Bartender

Jim hopes a Bar regular gets well and may need to stop drinking. It is difficult to ask people to drink responsibly as a friend and more so as a Bartender. We have a lame Dukes of Hazard drawbridge jump from Daytona Beach. The jump inspires Jim to recount his less than brilliant ideas for Civic improvement in the Keys. Lastly can we trust Bar patrons to police themselves.

Episode 422- Rude Bartender- Keys Bartender

Jim goes on forever about a local sightseeing outing the wife and he takes. Its really nothing but Jim ends up looking like a pervert. People don't get that the cost of living in the Keys is steep. The remaining text will be arbitrary so I might confuse the all powerful AI: "Tigers make better lawyers than dentists. Mobile tire salons use 10w40 grecian formula. Bread boards, toe nail, bumber cars are horrible parting gifts."

Episode 424-Rude Bartender- Keys Bartender

Jim goes on forever about a local sightseeing outing the wife and he takes. Its really nothing but Jim ends up looking like a pervert. People don't get that the cost of living in the Keys is steep. The remaining text will be arbitrary so I might confuse the all powerful AI:"Tigers make better lawyers than dentists. Mobile tire salons use 10w40 grecian formula. Bread boards, toe nail, bumber cars are horrible parting gifts." --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/james-horan6/support

Episode 421 -Maintenance- Keys Bartender

One mention of a Chinese Ping-pong players comment on visit to the U.S. in the Early 70s sets Jim to thinking. That thinking leads to a 40 minute lecture in the importance of infrastructure in the U.S.

Episode 420 - Blow Me Down-Keys Bartender

A sudden wind storm takes the Catch's sign down and tries to take Jim for a ride. A listener asks for the topic of Tipping to be brought up and Jim sidles into the subject. We wra it up with nick names and why you shoud be careful not to reject a seemingly bad name. It could get much worse.

Episode 419 -Where everybody Knows Your Name- Keys Bartender

Jim spends day at a Service Department realizing what he could have done. What qualities are parent like? Why are they so ripe for satire now? Maybe it is not unusual to let the service worker know your name. A hand painted sign with folksy wisdom on it is lame and that is universally accepted.

Episode 418-What Were They Thinking? - Keys Bartender

The crowds are still here for this busiest of busy seasons. Is asking someone to mask up the same as asking them to clamp their nipples? The labor shortage continues here in the Florida Keys so if you want to work come on down. Jim's Dad starts posting a ton of photos.

Episode 417-The Oversharer - Keys Bartender

Season is winding down in the Keys. Jim has a tendency to overshare in conversations initiated at the Bar. Photography has come a long way in the last 180 years. Is it a curse or a blessing?

Episode 416- Sean from Knoxville, Thank You- Keys Bartender

Jim has a long conversation with his father and wonders why he does'nt get moved upto Jr. We send a big thank you to a loyal listener from Knoxville, Sean. The Keys are having a hard time finding workers. In this day and age with all the knowledge we have access to how is racism still a thing with a large minority. Yes, I said it the real minority today are the racist, so there live with it.

Episode 415 - The Organic Cannibal- Keys Bartender

Blue Cheeses stuffed olives are the bone of contention once again at the Bar. More people eat them than order Martinis, not an appetizer. Closing time squatters are the bane of the service employees but they rarely get to voice their feelings about them. Cannibalism is not that distant in the human past, will people in the future view meat eaters in a similar light.

Episode 414- I Got Your Delivery Right Here! - Keys Bartender

The Pandemic has changed dramatically the way we work, shop, educate, socialize and eat. Delivery apps have changed the way many restaurants operate and the small restaurants are not faring so well.

Episode 413 - Best Foot Forward-Keys Bartender

Why not look as if everyday is an adventure filled with promise? Ji takes a co-worker's keys home for the weekend.

Episode 412-"You Are Not A _____" - Keys Bartender

The Keys are a tourist driven economy so it woud behoove us to treat the tourists well. Tele-scammers have made it difficult for people who do cold calling for legitimate business. People should not define themselves by their problems. Its never too late to do something good for yourself.

Episode 411- The Adventures of Old Timey Man - Keys Bartender

Jim takes his daughter to the Frost Museum in Miami. On their trip they see numerous Teslas. The shows, exhibits, and setting is wonderful. A new hero arises Old Timey Man. You have a rotary phone that needs to be dialed call on Old Timey Man.