LAST CALL - Hot Takes & Cold Beer
37 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 23 ratingsLast Call: Hot Takes & Cold Beer is a discussion among three entrepreneurial business owners with a myriad of experience in different sectors with strong and sometimes controversial opinions. Their mission is to shed light on the ever changing landscape of the restaurant and hospitality industry and have fun doing it. Grab a beer and tune in to hear Sargon, Josh, and Shawn talk about the ins and outs of the businesses they are involved with where no topic is taboo. Hosted by the owners of Reunion Tap & Table in Grafton, MA: Josh Briggs, Shawn Briggs and Sargon Hanna.
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Episodes
S2- Episode 4- Last Call! The Guys interview and taste beer with Matt Sousa of Craft Brewers Guild.
February 17, 2022 19:00 - 51 minutes - 35.4 MBS2- Episode 3- LAST CALL! The Guys go live on social media and blind taste test bourbon, discuss current happenings at the restaurant, and general shenanigans.
February 10, 2022 17:00 - 46 minutes - 32.1 MBS2- Episode 2- LAST CALL! The Guys chat with the owners of the new brewery "Slow Down Brewing" in Massachusetts.
February 03, 2022 19:00 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MBSeason 2- Episode 1- LAST CALL! The Guys blind taste more popular beer and talk about current events.
January 27, 2022 20:00 - 43 minutes - 30.2 MBEpisode 28- LAST CALL! The Guys blind taste test and rank 5 commonly consumed American beers while Sargon discusses his new Keto diet plans.
January 06, 2022 20:00 - 43 minutes - 29.8 MBEpisode 27- LAST CALL! The Guys discuss New Years celebrations, the new local Covid restrictions and how they affect their restaurant.
December 30, 2021 23:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MBEpisode 26- LAST CALL! The guys discuss gift giving and their favorite gifts they've given and received.
December 23, 2021 22:00 - 27 minutes - 18.6 MBEpisode 25- LAST CALL! The Guys discuss beer, TV commercials, and winter travel destinations
December 16, 2021 17:00 - 45 minutes - 31.4 MBEpisode 24- LAST CALL! The Guys discuss the NFL, New England Patriots, and how sports affects running a restaurant.
December 09, 2021 15:00 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MBEpisode 23- LAST CALL!- The Guys talk about the holidays and bringing live music and entertainment into the restaurant.
December 02, 2021 09:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MBEpisode 22- LAST CALL! The Guys chat with Morgan and Dustin of YouTube channel "Sean TankTop" fame.
November 27, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 50.2 MBEpisode 21- LAST CALL! The Guys discuss Italian wine with repeat guest and wine expert AJ Desantis.
November 18, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 43.2 MBEpisode 20- LAST CALL! Sargon takes a road trip to Chicago!
November 11, 2021 23:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MBEpisode 19- LAST CALL! The Guys talk about comedy and life with Norm Laviolette. Comedian and Entrepreneur/Owner of Laugh Boston and Improv Asylum.
November 05, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 43.2 MB"The guys interview Dan Andelman from the iconic Boston TV food show "Phantom Gourmet."
October 28, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 41.6 MB"The guys interview Dan Andelman from the iconic Boston TV food show "Phantom Gourmet."
Episode 18- LAST CALL! -The guys interview Dan Andelman from the iconic Boston TV food show "Phantom Gourmet.
October 28, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 41.6 MB"The guys interview Dan Andelman from the iconic Boston TV food show "Phantom Gourmet."
Episode 17- LAST CALL!- The Guys talk about stout beer and visiting Ireland.
October 22, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 41.8 MBEpisode 16- LAST CALL! The guys interview and sample product with Allan Villataro, CEO of Discern'd Cannabis Purveyors.
October 15, 2021 14:00 - 59 minutes - 40.6 MBEpisode 15- LAST CALL! The Guys talk about and taste wine with AJ Desantis from Classic Wines
October 07, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 43.8 MBEpisode 14- LAST CALL! The Guys discuss Sargon's trip to Canada, Social Media Trends, Pizza, and Sports.
September 29, 2021 11:00 - 43 minutes - 30.2 MBEpisode 13- LAST CALL! The guys discuss restaurant trends, food tv, and sports betting.
September 23, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 43.4 MBEpisode 12- LAST CALL! The Guys talk about their favourite cocktails and meals.
September 16, 2021 14:00 - 56 minutes - 38.9 MBEpisode 11- LAST CALL! Interview with Bob Luz, President/ CEO of the Massachusetts Restaurant Association
September 09, 2021 10:00 - 52 minutes - 35.8 MBThe guys talk about the ups and downs of Covid with Bob Luz from the Mass Restaurant Association.
Episode 10- LAST CALL! The Guys are on vacation!
September 02, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 44.7 MBFun banter about vacationing in New Hampshire- packed with their beer knowledge and reviews of new beers to try.
Epidode 9- Part 2- LAST CALL! Part two of our interview with Todd Charbonneau.
August 26, 2021 18:00 - 57 minutes - 39.4 MBWe loved our time with Todd Charbonneau, and hope you will too!
Episode 9- LAST CALL! The Guys Talk Beer with Todd Charbonneau Part I
August 19, 2021 11:00 - 54 minutes - 37.7 MBThe Guys Talk Beer with Todd Charbonneau Part I
Episode 8- LAST CALL! Getting to know the Guys Part II & small city BIG FUN
August 12, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 61.9 MBEpisode 8- LAST CALL! Getting to know the Guys Part II & small city BIG FUN. The guys discuss more about their backgrounds and they take a trip to Burlington VT.
Episode 7- LAST CALL! Perks and Pet Peeves
August 05, 2021 20:00 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MBThe Guys discuss Perks and Pet Peeves of the industry...
Episode 6- LAST CALL! Getting to know the guys part 2!
July 29, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 44 MBAnd the guys chat about their new segment, "Little City, BIG Fun!" Starting with Worcester, MA.
Episode 6- LAST CALL! Summer Vacation!
July 29, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 44 MBThe guys talk about their most memorable summer vacations...lots of fun!
Episode 5- LAST CALL! Getting to know the guys!
July 21, 2021 11:00 - 44 minutes - 30.5 MBEpisode 5- LAST CALL! Getting to know the guys! The guys talk about how they got here and they dig into some of their past experiences.
Episode 5- LAST CALL! Getting to know the Guys!
July 21, 2021 11:00 - 44 minutes - 30.5 MBEpisode 5- LAST CALL! Getting to know the guys! The guys talk about how they got here and they dig into some of their past experiences.
Episode 4- LAST CALL! Kris Meyer, Co-Founder and CEO of MuddHouse, and Film Producer
July 15, 2021 09:00 - 33 minutes - 23 MBEpisode 4 Kris Myer The guys welcome Kris Meyer, co-founder and CEO of MuddHouse to the show. They talk beer, entrepreneurship, film making and war stories about taking the road less traveled in business.
Episode 3- LAST CALL! Covid Hypocrisy. The guys talk about the rules of Covid and the restaurant business
July 07, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 44.2 MBEpisode 3 Covid Hypocrisy The guys talk about the rules of Covid and how they varied between the large corporations and the Mom and Pops. They dig into some of the more ridiculous rules and how they managed to keep their heads above water through it all.
Episode 2- LAST CALL! Unapologetically us! Post Pandemic and how it has changed the customer experience
July 01, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 49.3 MBUnapologetically us! The guys talk about how the pandemic changed their ideas about the customer experience. They explore the challenges of staffing and restaurant operations in this post lock-down environment. Josh Briggs, Shawn Briggs, Sargon Hanna
Episode 1- LAST CALL! Meet the guys as they set the stage for the future of Last Call
June 24, 2021 09:00 - 44 minutes - 30.9 MBEpisode 1- LAST CALL! Meet the guys as they set the stage for the future of Last Call. They riff about, music, restaurants and the trials and tribulations of their year living through the pandemic.
LAST CALL! Hot Takes & Cold Beer Podcast Teaser
June 10, 2021 18:00 - 33 seconds - 456 KBHow can you run a restaurant at 25% capacity?