Keys Bartender

Episode 230- 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 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."

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 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.

Episode 410- Flat Earth, Flat Head

A bartender deals with all different types of personalities and beliefs. Why is it that some people are so certain about their beliefs? What role does the moderate play in the conversation of beliefs? Why do they end up on the short end so many times?

Episode 409 -Camp Manson - Keys Bartender

We do a recap of St. Patrick's Day at the Catch. William Haseltine, a regular Covid expert on CNN, looks like a Bond villain. A software company name sparks Jim's curiosity about why would a company use a name that is historically associated with a disaster. Finally, why do bartender's bear the brunt of abuse or negative portrayals in the Cinema.

Episode 408- St Patty's Day Amateurs - Keys Bartender

Jim attempts to mask a real life story and protect the innocent by proposing a hypothetical story. He fails. Saint Patrick's day is upon us and we get a brief history lesson on why drinking does little to represent Iriish Culture or the influence of the Irish on our culture. It boils down to wearing green plastic hats, clover leis, and green beer. The guy that always holds a grudge talks about letting go.

Episode 407-Is Anybody Out There? - Keys Bartender

Acquaintance asked if I still had a podcast, well I guess they don't listen. India is a large chunk of listening audience and groming. There is not excess labor pool in the Upper Keys.

Episode 406 Where Did Everyone Go?- Keys Bartender

There is a sudden reduction of the number of tourists in town and we can't figure out why. Don't make people or pets dance for their food. Getting ready for St Patrick's Day is easy.

Episode 405- Hibernian Hibernation-Keys Bartender

Its been about a year of Covid-19 interruption. There is a light at the end of the tunnel. St. Patrick's Day is the mark for us to remind our listeners how strange this last 12 months have been. How people have been affected by the disruptions are just beginning to come to light.

Episode 404 -Where's the Beach?- Keys Bartender

Its 50 miles to the nearest beach is not something someone expects to hear on this skinny chain of islands. Do people that don't know what they want to drink have less of a proclivity to alcoholism? Why would you join a group that fundamentally does not like you?

Episode 403 -It Might Be Free but it's not Free- Keys Bartender

We talk about local stories that don't get the coverage you might expect, locally. Why would a local news paper not cover the biggest stories? A man caught masterbating over a sunbather is given more coverage than a suicide by car that shuts down schools and highway. It may be because of the constituency they serve, all advertising contituents versus subscriber/advertiser mix. Ocean Reef is the center for a scandal that was picked up by national news organizations, more to come. Follow us on ...

Episode 402 SQrewed Again

Once again djt cult followers have their hopes dashed by their idiotic belief system, check back on Mother's Day. An exclusive enclave in North Key Largo, Ocean Reef, finds itself the center of controversy as it jumps the line in Covid-19 Vaccine deliveries. The Keys are reminiscent of a Gold Rush town where there is alot of money to be made.

Episode 401- Welcome Them-Keys Bartender

Jim begins with a tragedy that involves immigrants then goes onto explain why immgrants benefit America. Another scam phone call gets feilded. International Woman's Day is just around the corner guys. We should be more aware of the things men say and do to women, it's not all innocent flirtation.

Episode 400 - Are You Still Doing that Podcast? Keys Bartender

Episode 400, Jim answers the question he gets most asked- Are you still doing that Podcast?

Episode 399 - This is Not A Butt-Plug

Jim has mentioned butt-plugs alot, enough to make some people curious. Not all ads you hear before, during, and after the are products endorsed by the Keys Bartender Podcast. We do some sample ads, another butt-plug reference. Jim tries to explain how a principle of nonjudgement works in his life after a real life fail.

Episode 398- Keys Bartender- You Are Not 007

My first attempts at brand management is frequently off but it never stops me from trying. Some people drink what the drink because of an image they have. That image rarely holds up.

Episode 397 -Girls Gone ...for Lent! Keys Bartender

Its Lent and Springbreak, Jim understands Springbreak alot better. Why would giving up something that is bad for you be considered a sacrifice? We get a question from Lionel from Denver concerning bar hook-ups. If you have to ask how much the Macallan 25 is, its Johnny Red or Clan MacGregor for you.

Episode 396 - Keys Bartender- What's In a Name?

There are no detours in the Florida Keys.

Episode 395 - Traffic! Keys Bartender

Even though we live in Paradise traffic still is an issue. A man tries to get someone to cook his 5 foot eel.

Episode 394 - Manic Marketing-Keys Bartender

It's the end of Jim's week and we here about a music teacher and student maybe posing as newlyweds. Is it possible to change our attitude during a confrontation? A lesson in patience is needed when developing marketing material.

Episode 393 Keys Bartender- Someone Smells Bad

Jim relates a memorable experience from the first Loan Signing he conducts. Jim flips out on a truck backing up. People really need to get away from negative influences in order to thrive.

Episode 392 After Action Report-Valentine's Day 2021

It was a busy Valentine's Day Weekend in Key Largo. Men are often ill prepared for this particular Holiday and get some coaching. Some people become drunk a-holes and some people are naturally just a-holes

Episode 391 Another Day in Paradise- Keys Bartender

Jim goes through his routine on a regular day in the Keys. We hear about a Pedestrian Bridge in Islamorada that turned into to a money pit. Why not allocate funds in a pragmatic fashion? Please share Keys Bartender with your friends.

Episode 390 Second Shot

Jim gets his second Pfizer shot with little or no side affects, except for the voices in his head. Valentine's reminder to listeners time to get moving. We talk about 3 men from Ohio who don't want to go with the flow.

Episode 389- Keys Bartender- What's in Your Nightstand?

In Jim's age demo there is still a mystery to what is a Podcast and these are people he knows. Conquering technology will not come easy but it helps to be tenacious trying to improve the Podcast. What is the difference between mansplaining and oldsplaining?

Episode 388 -A Patriotic Keys Bartender

Where have all the tourists gone ? It happens every Super Bowl we have very little business in local Restaurants and Bars during the game. Jim is always suspect when a young woman contacts him on facebook, instagram or twitter. We delve into the what makes the U.S. great and its our mix of people, the Melting Pot.

Episode 387 - Keys Bartender

Jim deals with technical issues with his Laptop he use for podcsting and it miracliously resolves itself while he is recording. Once again displaying his complete incompetence with technology. Super Bowl parties are a great place to meet potetial partners.

Episode 386 -Keys Bartender

The iguanas are dormant and the chickens are active in Key Largo. We have an influx of people from Wisconsin. They are loud talkers, they sound like Minnesotans and love telling you about Wisconsin. Funny thing no cheese talk. Jim tries to sell his car and is ambushed after the fact.

Episode 386 Keys Bartender

Episode 385 - Keys Bartender

We learn that driving Miami or South Florida is not for the faint of heart. Jim learns that you get what you pay for at least with car batteries. We hear about a commercial with a talking vagina.

Episode 384 - Keys Bartender

It is a chilly day in the Keys but it still a good time to visit. Jim calls himself out as a hypocrite. A Happy Birthday celebration with a Flautist at a restaurant tickles Jim's fancy.

Episode 383

A rare rainy day in Key Largo and people are preparing for the Super Bowl. Artificial Intelligence may be the adult in the room or the monster under the bed. The big question, can you give away something on FaceBook without any questions?

Episode 382

You ever hear "you'll have it done in Keys time" meaning it could take awhile. Being at the outer reaches of the U.S. we don't always get the most dependable workers and sometimes its really shows.