Side Work Podcast
154 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 290 ratingsVeteran waitresses clap back in a new weekly comedy podcast where nothing's off the table other than the 15 percent tip we just stuffed into our apron. Hosted by Brooke Van Poppelen & Andrea Wallace, the two use their combined 30 plus years of servitude, extensive careers in comedy (while waiting tables), and disdain for entitled Yelp culture to dish about the career that everyone should experience to be a decent human being. Side Work Podcast combines current events, trends in the service industry and food, with hilarious server submitted stories from around the world. Godspeed and Good Tips!
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Ep. 146 "Trouble Buckets with Karl Hess"
October 15, 2021 18:05 - 1 hour - 64.5 MBOn today's episode we finally get together and chew the Wagyu fat with our friend and host of Yelling About Pate, Karl Hess! We talk about Karl being the penultimate customer and bar and restaurant enthusiast. He's the guy you actually want sitting at the end of the bar. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep. 145 "The Cult of Vegan Restaurants with Allison Leber Pt. 2"
October 08, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 56.5 MBDon your track suit or robe, grab a veggie burger, and bow down and praise the wholesome goodness of part two of our series on vegan restaurant cults! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep. 144 "The Cult of Vegan Restaurants with Allison Leber Pt. 1"
October 01, 2021 20:27 - 59 minutes - 54.3 MBWe love restaurant workers. We love documentaries about cults. It only took a distant memory and a quick Google search to discover the long and twisted history of some vegan and vegetarian restaurants and the dangerous cults that developed around them. To legitimize our research, we invited our dear friend, Vegan restaurant employee and friend we nominated as "most likely to join a cult", Allison Leber! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice a...
Ep. 143 "That Corporate Life with Gwynedd Stuart"
September 24, 2021 16:42 - 1 hour - 73 MBWe chat about these corporate monster restaurants all the dang time, but today we really dig into what corporate vs. franchise means and what its like to train and work for a huge chain. Helping us along the way is journalist and Applebee's alum Gwynedd Stuart! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep. 142 "Making It with Amber Bollinger"
September 17, 2021 15:48 - 1 hour - 69.2 MBFor many food service workers, the industry is a placeholder profession with a lot of perks and flexibility that allows you to chase fame & fortune. What happens when a big opportunity comes knocking but you love the set up you already have? We explore all of that and much more with today's catering rock star and real rock star, Amber Bollinger of Broken Baby. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-i...
Ep. 141 "It's Not Just Lunch"
September 10, 2021 16:15 - 1 hour - 55.1 MBToday we talk about Brooke and Andrea's favorite serving shift: Lunch! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep. 140 "Re-Fire: Cocktail Culture, Tiki, and James Dunn"
September 03, 2021 17:53 - 1 hour - 55.8 MBSince it's the last holiday weekend of the summer, we hope you're either earning that last push of tourist tips or hiding out somewhere staring at the sea. Whatever your situation, enjoy a re-fire of our series on drinking culture in America featuring James Dunn. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep. 139 “Re-Fire: Origins of Craft Cocktails with James Dunn”
August 27, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 55.5 MBToday we are re-posting a delicious elixir of an episode all about the advent of speakeasies, blazers, and suckers. Chin chin! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep. 138 "All Sides No Main"
August 20, 2021 18:28 - 1 hour - 64.8 MBWe have a lot of side dishes to serve you today. You'll be so full, you won't miss the main! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep. 137 "The Big Day: Weddings Pt. 2"
August 13, 2021 15:24 - 1 hour - 57.9 MBMuch like a destination wedding, this episode keeps dragging on! We gleefully get back into the nitty gritty of what it takes to pull off the most expensive dinner tab you will ever pay for. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep. 136 "The Big Day: Weddings Pt. 1"
August 06, 2021 18:21 - 53 minutes - 48.6 MBWe said yes and today is our big day. Time to jump the broom, tie the knot, smash the glass and get into the service side of wedding celebrations! What's even more fun, we are featuring some of your wedding Server Submitted Stories to illustrate the whirlwind of chaos that comes with working for the "best day" of someone else’s life. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep. 135 "Bouncers Pt. 2 with Lirael and Jarrett Hayes"
July 30, 2021 18:32 - 1 hour - 61.6 MBPart two of our discussion about bouncers and door men goes full Roadhouse. Dalton would be proud of our guests Lirael and Jarrett Hayes. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep. 134 "You Got Bounced with Jarrett Hayes"
July 23, 2021 17:34 - 56 minutes - 52.1 MBToday we finally tackle the topic of a bar or venue's first line of defense: the bouncer. The doorman is the first and hopefully not the last person you encounter upon trying to gain entry to your nightlife of choice. Joining us to break it all down is Atlanta local and long time listener, Jarrett Hayes. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep. 133 "Pub Games"
July 16, 2021 17:55 - 1 hour - 70.1 MBToday we celebrate the longstanding tradition of bars providing games, competitions, and toys to drunken adults. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep. 132 " Lighter Fare and Server Submitted Stories"
July 09, 2021 17:57 - 1 hour - 57.5 MBHere is a Michelob Ultra of a show for your listening delight. Best enjoyed while bobbing around in a pool on a hamburger shaped floatie. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep. 131 Hotels Pt II with Kelly and Lindsey
July 02, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 59.4 MBIn today’s episode we learn that working at luxury hotels is equivalent to babysitting the rich and famous. Joining us to dish on their days cocktailing and concierging is Lindsey Gentile and Kelly Wallace Barnhill, hosts of Fuck You I’m Smarter. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep. 130 "Hotels Pt. 1 with Mike Langley"
June 25, 2021 18:10 - 1 hour - 60.5 MBFinally! We have been waiting to explore the world of the service industry in a hotel setting, aka, bars and restaurants where guests stay the night. Guiding us through these highly profitable but fraught positions is Buca Di Beppo alum and advice guru, Mike Langley! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep. 129 "Chicago Joe's and Liza Treyger"
June 18, 2021 16:38 - 58 minutes - 53.4 MBToday we welcome comedian and host of That's Messed Up podcast Liza Treyger! She gleefully joins us to remember her loss of innocence the moment she clocked in for her first shift at Chicago Joe's. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep. 128 "A Post-Covid Show-vid"
June 11, 2021 18:57 - 1 hour - 60.9 MBRestaurants and eating out has been forever altered. But in many cases protocol makes a lot more sense and probably should have always been like this. So buckle up, cuz the country is fully opening up again whether you like it or not! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep. 127 "Side Work Presents: In Yo Mouth"
June 04, 2021 17:34 - 1 hour - 65.5 MBTo celebrate Pride Month we wanted to go straight to the source and share a curated episode of one of our fabulous shows on One Star Network: In Yo Mouth hosted by Michael Munoz! Godspeed and Good Pride!!!! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep. 126 "Side Work In The Walk-In"
May 28, 2021 17:01 - 1 hour - 58.2 MBIn today's episode, Anna and Renae, hosts of Shots In The Walk-In join Brooke and Andrea for safety meetings, some trivia, and server submitted stories! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep. 125 "Micro Breweries, Macro Aggressions"
May 21, 2021 17:20 - 1 hour - 69.3 MBToday we crack open the good, the bad and the ugly of the craft beer and micro brewery industry with Wisconsin's finest: Midwest Nice Makes, aka, Amanda Gajdosik! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep. 124 "At A Tipping Point"
May 14, 2021 17:13 - 59 minutes - 54.9 MBIt's time to talk about why many Americans in the service industry are choosing not to return to work. It's not a labor shortage, it's a shortage of livable wages, and safe, respectable work environments. We've got more of a chance than ever to get loud and reform restaurant work and how we get PAID. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep. 123 "ImmigRANTing with Solomon Georgio"
May 07, 2021 17:32 - 1 hour - 68.2 MBToday we invite comedian, actor and Denny's server Solomon Georgio to discuss the well known fact that immigrants are the backbone of the service industry. As always, we read your Server Submitted Stories and discuss a Virginia restaurant company who decided to raise the minimum wage to $15- $20 an hour for their staff. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep.122 "Bakery Bonanza"
April 30, 2021 17:44 - 1 hour - 57.4 MBIn today's episode we sound off about our sticky and sweet service industry sibling: bakeries! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep. 121 "Beverage Reppin' Hard with Victoria Canty"
April 23, 2021 17:51 - 1 hour - 62.8 MBToday we talk about all the ways serving and bartending can transfer to parallel careers in the beer, wine, & liquor repping world. To walk us through what some of these jobs entail, we invited Brand Ambassador for Lo-Fi Aperitifs Victoria Canty to join us! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep. 120 "Copper and Heat with Katy Osuna"
April 16, 2021 21:54 - 1 hour - 61.6 MBOn today's episode we discuss cheese buses, subway speakeasies and read top notch Server Submitted Stories before we dig in with Copper & Heat host and chef, Katy Osuna! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep. 119 "24 Hour Restaurants and Lindsay Verstegen"
April 09, 2021 17:34 - 1 hour - 66 MBWe discuss the rarest breed of servers: the 24-hour staff. It's a world filled with 3rd shift employees, long haul truckers, insomniacs, and wasted college kids. Bright lights, weak coffee and the destruction of circadian rhythm was the name of the game for our guest Lindsay Verstegen! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep. 118 "In The Macaroni Zone with Danny Palumbo"
April 02, 2021 17:38 - 1 hour - 64 MBToday we discuss food critics with cook, food writer, comedian and host of The Macaroni Zone, Danny Palumbo! It's hard to imagine a world before Yelp and Trip Advisor but it was no less dramatic and involved a lot of wigs. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep. 117 "Brass Taxes and Caroline Creaghead
March 26, 2021 17:27 - 1 hour - 70.6 MBTaxes are a topic that make regular folks run for the hills but service industry folks are a special breed that really really REALLY gets freaky when this topic pops up. Is it because the entire industry operates on crime? Is it because we live on tips and most times have NO idea what our actual income is? Is it because this country wants to disenfranchise citizens to be afraid of money management? IS IT A BIT OF ALL THREE?? Joining us today to help untangle this web of confusion i...
Ep. 116 " FOH vs. BOH with Hanalei Souza and Zach Meloy"
March 19, 2021 16:54 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBWe've been talking about it and now it's time to enjoy our first edition of Front of House vs. Back of House where servers and cooks hash it out over the most triggering scenarios that come up in every restaurant world wide. Today's flash point: STEAK TEMPERATURES. Defending the kitchen is Hanalei Souza and Zach Meloy! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Copper & Heat Season 3 "Pre-Shift" in partnership with One Star Podcast Network
March 16, 2021 19:36 - 6 minutes - 5.95 MBCopper & Heat, the James Beard Media Award winning podcast hosted by Chef Katy Osuna joins One Star Network. In the latest season, "Pre-shift", the podcast highlights tips, tools, and resources to help you navigate the challenges of working in hospitality. Subscribe, rate and review and listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, and Google Play. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep. 115 "Career Waiting with The Modern Waiter"
March 12, 2021 18:27 - 1 hour - 69.2 MBToday's topic: Career Waiting. Joining us to discuss the subtle art of not giving a f*&k in order to succeed is Marlon Joseph and Danny Devila, hosts of The Modern Waiter podcast which is also a part of the One Star Podcast Network family. Follow them! Subscribe to, rate, and review all of our shows. The Modern Waiter See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep. 114 "Restaurant Accessibility with Danielle Perez"
March 05, 2021 19:31 - 1 hour - 65.5 MBThis week we address all the ways in which restaurants are behind the curve when it comes to providing accessibility and hospitality to customers with disabilities and here to drop knowledge and humor is our pal Danielle Perez! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep. 113 "Donut Friend United"
February 26, 2021 19:42 - 1 hour - 56.9 MBToday we bring you some wet and wild Server Submitted Stories and then get down to the business of unionizing. Joining us to talk about the sweet and not so savory parts of demanding safe and equitable working conditions is Cass Vogel, a baker at Donut Friend. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/side-work-podcast/support See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep. 112 "Buffets, All You Can Eat, and Ken Reid"
February 19, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 64.6 MBIn today's episode we explore the origins of buffets and how that led to AYCE as a very American pastime. Joining us to shine some light on this highly secretive business model is podcast favorite, Ken Reid! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/side-work-podcast/support See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep. 111 "V-Day Part III with Qualin Harris"
February 12, 2021 18:03 - 1 hour - 66.1 MBValentine's Day is already one of the most dreaded nights of the year for restaurants and their employees. Now throw in a global pandemic to spice things up and you've got a giant, chocolate covered situation on your hands. Joining us to breakdown some headlines and Server Submitted Stories is podcast favorite, Qualin Harris. We love you guys. Godspeed and Good Health! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/side-work-podcast/support See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/priv...
Ep. 110 "Hot Wine, Hot Mamas, and Michael Muñoz"
February 05, 2021 18:08 - 1 hour - 65.6 MBWe discuss the hairy situation that friends and family can pose when they drop into your restaurant. Joining us for this lively discussion is host of In Yo Mouth Pod, Michael Muñoz! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/side-work-podcast/support See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep. 109 "Server Submitted Episode Vol. 3"
January 29, 2021 09:02 - 1 hour - 55.2 MBWe are serving up your hot takes on the restaurant industry in another Server Submitted Episode! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/side-work-podcast/support See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep. 108 "How Not To Open A Bar with Jim VanBlaricum"
January 22, 2021 17:31 - 1 hour - 68.4 MBToday we get to see how the sausage is made while going down the checklist of what it took for Jim VanBlaricum to open a bar in Los Angeles. Hindsight is 20/20, but predicting a pandemic? There isn't a phrase for that yet. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/side-work-podcast/support See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep. 107 "Restaurant Bathrooms: The Other Walk-In"
January 15, 2021 18:12 - 1 hour - 62.5 MBWe discover all of the pent up emotions and opinions we've been carrying toward the work place bathroom and let loose in today's episode. But first, we address some headlines and Server Submitted Stories with friend of the pod, James Dunn! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/side-work-podcast/support See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep. 106 "Restaurants Under Siege!"
January 08, 2021 17:31 - 49 minutes - 45.5 MBToday feels like a great day to recap some wild headlines and read a generous helping of Server Submitted Stooooooorrrrriessssss. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/side-work-podcast/support See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep. 105 "Dropping the Check on 2020"
December 31, 2020 18:10 - 1 hour - 66.3 MBWelp, we did it, guys. Let's say farewell to the most notorious year of our lives thus far and usher in good tips, good health, and good vibes for 2021! Thank you for supporting, listening and being a part of the Side Work family! Much love. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/side-work-podcast/support See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep. 104 "Holiday Hustlers"
December 25, 2020 17:47 - 55 minutes - 50.9 MBToday we praise your hustle on these holiday shifts when everyone else is in full-on merry consumer mode. God Speed and Good Tips! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/side-work-podcast/support See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep. 103 "Denny's Douches, Hot Topic, and Natalie Jean"
December 18, 2020 18:13 - 1 hour - 61 MBToday we wrap up our first attempt at tackling the wild world of retail with mall maven Natalie Jean! We cover some HOT TOPICS like Cannibal Sandwiches, Anti-Maskers, and another run in with Kiefer "Dewars Hurricane" Sutherland. Witch energy on point in this episode! Join our PATREON! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/side-work-podcast/support See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. ...
Ep. 102 "Foldin' Chinos with David Anders"
December 11, 2020 19:02 - 49 minutes - 45.5 MBToday we start a two part episode all about the service industry's half-sibling: RETAIL. And as a special treat, David Anders takes time away from starring in shows like iZombie, Vampire Diaries, and Heroes to recall his perfect jean and sweater walls at The GAP. But of course before diving into all that customer service nonsense we read some bonkers Server Submitted Stories! Join our Patreon for all kinds of goodies! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/side-work-podcast/s...
Ep. 101 "Pivot Like You Mean It"
December 04, 2020 18:19 - 1 hour - 60.4 MBNecessity is the mother of invention and the chaos of Covid-19 has forced the service industry to think on its feet. Today we discuss all the ways bars, restaurants and servers have pivoted to keep their business open or create something even better than the original idea. We interview Zach Eichenhorn and Liz Norment, creators of Sneaky Spirits Social Club about their brilliant bartending turned business pivot! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/side-work-podcast/support S...
Ep. 100 "Covid Trombones, Black Out Wednesday, and James Dunn"
November 25, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 56.4 MBFirst off, STAY HOME. Holy hell, just hunker down and avoid your family because you know in your heart you wanted to steer clear of your Trump loving uncle anyhow. Second, we are ONE HUNDRED EPISODES IN! We love you all for growing with us even in the face of a global pandemic. Please enjoy this earlier than usual holiday episode because times are weird and we need to spread common sense, not a virus this Turkey Day. We give thanks to you for all of your Server Submitted Stories and...
Ep. 99 "Universal Server Truths with Drew Talbert"
November 20, 2020 18:42 - 1 hour - 55.4 MBWe think that being a server should earn you an honorary degree in sociology after enough years handling customers and coworkers. The comedic account that nails restaurant life every time belongs to today's guest Drew Talbert! Before we dive into the creative thought process that goes into the hilarious videos at Bistro Huddy, we read some epic Server Submitted Stories and discuss the latest lockdown. Join our Side Work Patreon for bonus content and server group therapy sessions! --...
Ep. 98 "Meh Meh Blah Blah To You with Dana Powell"
November 13, 2020 16:13 - 58 minutes - 53.9 MBThe bane of existence for every service industry professional is having to stop your flow, coerce coworkers to rally, and perform a half-baked corporate number for some sociopath's born day. KILL US NOW. But birthdays in a restaurant are so much deeper than that and joining us to discuss is hilarious comedic actress and former Applebee's server Dana Powell. Join our Patreon! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/side-work-podcast/support See Privacy Policy at https://art19....