Keys Bartender
759 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago - ★★★ - 2 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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Episodes
Episode 616 People Pleaser
May 12, 2022 16:56 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MBA bad accident happens on the stretch at the entrance to the Florida Keys, A patron wants some leomons. How people pleasing tendencies can be a source of anxiety.
Episode 615- South Beach - Keys Bartender
May 10, 2022 16:42 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MBJim takes Abby to South Beach for her birthday and to make an early morning appointment easier. They eat at a really nice restaurant and visit with a friend from Poland. Jim almost loses it at the hospital.
Episode 614-Death by Coffee - Keys Bartender
May 07, 2022 14:27 - 34 minutes - 31.2 MBAn over caffeinated Jim takes to the internet leaving no thought unexpressed. We will call this an experiment in stream of consciousness.
Episode 613- Its Not just You - Keys Bartender
May 06, 2022 18:40 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MBLife's hardships can feel specifically personal. In many ways they are unique to us but hardships are universal. It how we handle the hardship that can make or break us.
Episode 612-Faint Praise - Keys Bartender
May 04, 2022 17:07 - 57 minutes - 53 MBJim goes to visit his father and step-mother in Dover Delaware and then a quick trip to Philly. He does some catching up, vists some old haunts. Nothing significant happens but he feels different.
Episode 611-Short Trip - Keys Bartender
April 28, 2022 18:02 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MBJim is going on short trip. The contents of your luggage tips your hand on what you expect to be doing on any trip. We wrap with what made this bartender go dry.
Episode 610 Trivial Matters
April 27, 2022 00:42 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MBThe first remote show since Covid-19 shows the rough edges. Finally have one of the regulars, the musician Jimmy Hawkins.
Episode 609 The Sorta Palindrome Episode
April 25, 2022 16:37 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MBThe Catch Restaurant says goodbye for the season to a really great guy, musician Adam Musick. The Family goes to Sombrero Beach in the Middle Keys. Finally Jim will attempt to do a remote show from the Catch.
Episode 608 Old Keys Bartender - Keys Bartender
April 22, 2022 18:03 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MBA patron has a medical emergency. JIm is sent to help and display his ineptness. Major bump in the road to switch from Android to iPhone. What is the cost benefit in maintaining a high fitness level for one old Bartender.
Episode 607-Routines - Keys Bartender
April 20, 2022 13:21 - 52 minutes - 48.4 MBJim talks about his daily routine and extends it out to encompass his behaviors. He reveals a a behavior he had practiced for years with very little conscious thought and how he hopes to change. Moving from an Android smart phone to an iPhone is similar to a physical move.
Episode 606 Self Assessment - Keys Bartender
April 19, 2022 19:32 - 32 minutes - 29.3 MBJim makes the switch to Apple after years of denial. Can you objectively give yourself a self-assessment? Is change possible?
Episode 605-No Nudity! That Sucks! - Keys Bartender
April 15, 2022 15:46 - 31 minutes - 28.5 MBJim comes home and investigates a strange noise that is keeping Abby awake. A dive master gives Jim the skinny on why there is an uptick in diving/snorkeling deaths in the Keys recently. Key West attempts to make Fantasy Fest a family friendly event. Don't panic you can still get enebriated and do blow off your girlfriend's chest.
Episode 604-Raison D'etre - Keys Bartender
April 12, 2022 16:46 - 37 minutes - 34.1 MBJim baby sits a dog. While watching the dog (Henry) an 11 month old Maltese he considers one of Life's big questions. Why are we here?
Episode 603- Suspect Expectation - Keys Bartender
April 06, 2022 14:06 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MBJIm talks about how expectations can lead to unhappiness. Not getting rid of goals but the demands we want met to be happy maybe the Key. Of course he works the War in Ukraine into the episode. Thanks for all the downloads.
Episode 602- The Least Of My Problems - Keys Bartender
April 05, 2022 15:37 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MBA slew of roadblocks gets between Jim and his workout. Instead of frustration he decides to feel differently about the circumstances. This has been a lesson for how to deal with life on life's trems.
Episode 601-Time to Say Goodbye - Keys Bartender
April 04, 2022 18:15 - 40 minutes - 36.7 MBNo not to the Podcast, but to the snowbirds that have begun leaving the Keys. Most Keys residents enjoy the lighter traffic and more accessible parking. Jim sees it as farewell to friends and higher earnings, in that order. Getting in to a routine that is beneficial to our well being begins with thee smallest of actions.
Episode 600-Bad Behavior - Keys Bartender
March 28, 2022 17:38 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MBStill pulling for the brave Ukranians fighting the Russian aggression. Try to get away from the horrible violence in the World today by watching the Oscars. That did'nt work out as planned.
Episode 599- John Walter Gacy? - Keys Bartender
March 26, 2022 17:03 - 26 minutes - 24 MBWe still echo support for the brave and effective freedom fighters of the Ukraine. Why do many assasins and serial killers use 3 names? Well Jim don't you use 3 names?
Episode 598-Who the F is Alicia Keyes?- Keys Bartender
March 25, 2022 15:47 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MBJim takes his daughter to work, Spin Class. A very nice Canadian couple says good bye to the Keys. A country/bluegrass soloist is requested to play an Alicia Keyes song with hilarious results. Putin plays the part of the big bad wolf but looks like one of the 3 little pigs.
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 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 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 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.
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.