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Tales From The Walk-In

63 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 27 ratings

Tales From The Walk In is about life experiences and stories from people in the Restaurant and Service Industry. Join us as we embark on past stories, current situations, and multiple interviews with local people that are currently or have been in the Service Industry. Cheers!

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Episodes

Royalty Drinks Like This???

March 28, 2023 20:00 - 1 hour - 65.4 MB

Tyler Haley is no newbie to the bar scene, having worked in some of Nashville's best AND worst Food & Beverage programs. He's currently holding it down at The Continental and also The Vesper Club, where he serves top-notch drinks (and caviar) with a side of charm. He is also the brains behind Drink Like Royalty, his bar consultation and private events venture. If you're looking for a bartender who knows how to make you feel like royalty, Tyler's your man! @drinklikeroyalty Support the show

Fighting Fuckboys by Moonlight

February 15, 2023 00:00 - 2 hours - 89.9 MB

Last to show up first to leave! Halle Huff the only student, Veteran, and asian bartender at Rosemary & Beauty Queen. Granddaughter of Johnathans Pub home of the “World’s Worst Sandwich” where she’s originally from in Cocoa Beach, Fl.  @halhuff Support the show

The Happiest Bartender in the World….Bean

January 31, 2023 20:00 - 2 hours - 93.4 MB

Branson Summers has been in Nashville for 8 years. Originally from Memphis, his main two passions in life are bartending and playing drums. Having been at Rolf and Daughters for 5 years now, he’s worked his way up to being the bar manager. You can also find him occasionally performing on the kit or providing sound baths around town.   @bransoncreates Support the show

Their Name is Shua NOT ******

January 12, 2023 21:00 - 1 hour - 59.6 MB

Hailing from the great state of Michigan, Shua Doolan didn’t start bartending until their 30s. After running a bar program for a few years, they got sober and now they bartend at an animatronic karaoke bar (their go to song is Patsy Cline’s Walkin’ After Midnight). You can just call them your friendly neighborhood Shua. @helloitsmeshua Support the show

Creepy Ass Wonder Twins

November 11, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 71.5 MB

Brandy legs, famously funny and always bouncing around. Basically fueled by fernet Menta and most definitely playing tricks on everyone around. Small body big laughs. Oops spelled dick wrong.  I know all the secret handshakes without hints. Totally not creepy trust me.  Gives u great beers.  Has cool stories and doesn’t even look remotely close to Barbara Streisand. @brandylegs Sup, it’s Dylan (AKA D.Frost, AKA Deep Freeze, AKA Big Dilly Style, etc.) I like to party and party all the time. ...

After Bartending, We get into Real Estate…Right???

November 10, 2022 03:00 - 1 hour - 59.8 MB

Dennifer Reliford has worked in hospitality for almost 25 years. She began her server experience working at Steak n Shake in high school and transitioned into bartending during her college days. A known face among the masses, Dennifer has served/bartended in multiple well renown restaurants throughout the city. @unlocknashville Support the show

Speedin with our Uncle Nearest

October 24, 2022 23:00 - 1 hour - 72.5 MB

Chris Krantz also known as Speedy  Marketing manager for Uncle Nearest @mrspeedmon Support the show

Speedin with our Uncle Nearest

October 24, 2022 23:00 - 1 hour - 72.5 MB

Chris Krantz also known as Speedy  Marketing manager for Uncle Nearest @mrspeedmon Support the show

I Guess Vodka & Tequila Do Mix

October 20, 2022 08:00 - 2 hours - 85.8 MB

The man behind the brand... Clarence Darkwa grew up in the Republic of Ghana in West Africa. At the age of 10, his family moved to Nashville and made it their home. After serving his country in the U.S. military, Clarence did what everyone always thought he would do – he started a business, and then another, and another. Clarence has the passion to dream big and the work ethic to make it happen. FIYORI vodka  @TheRealClarenceDarkwa Support the show

Yesterdays Rice is not Todays Rice!!!!

October 11, 2022 02:00 - 1 hour - 76.7 MB

Arthur Stacks chef/owner of Ricey and Co. Catering in Nashville,TN Birthplace ; Providence, RI Currently Resides in Nashville, TN @ohsoricey @arthur_stacks Support the show

Make Buffets Great Again

September 26, 2022 02:00 - 1 hour - 73.8 MB

Nashville native "unicorn" Broadway Bartender / Manager / Black man for Downtown Broadway Brewhouse spoon feeding bachelorettes by the dozen @theblkdragon84 Support the show

Make Buffets Great Again

September 26, 2022 02:00 - 1 hour - 73.8 MB

Nashville native "unicorn" Broadway Bartender / Manager / Black man for Downtown Broadway Brewhouse spoon feeding bachelorettes by the dozen @theblkdragon84 Support the show

I Heard They Call You Sweet D Willie

September 09, 2022 01:00 - 1 hour - 75.5 MB

Willie D, Born in Montgomery Alabama, War Eagle (not Roll Tide), moved to Nashville over 12 years ago. Beer Rep/Supplier for over a decade with years of Service Industry & Distribution gigs sprinkled in as well. 36y.o. Dog Lover. Support the show

Wild Wild Whit

August 29, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour - 64.9 MB

Whit Hamilton Jack of all Trades Master of Most Born to Lose, Live to Win @resevoir_whit Support the show

Oh Fuck!!! It’s Chris Mallon!!!

August 12, 2022 23:00 - 1 hour - 73.2 MB

Chris Mallon is a 25 year local that has dedicated his entire professional career to the hospitality scene right here in Nashville. His first 20 years were spent in the kitchen.  Chris accepted his first head chef position by the age of 26 years old.  His transition into the cocktail world began as an original bartender at the Fox Bar and Cocktail Club right here in East Nashville. Since the days at the Fox, Chris has worked with the Nashville chapter of the USBG, currently serving on the...

Mama Bears POURridge

August 04, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 79.1 MB

The Second Fastest bartender in Nashville, Alise Alicardi!!! She's probably served you at your favorite bar. You probably thought she was mean. But really, she's just a meme-loving mom who wants you to stop doing drugs and take a nap. @alisemarieohmy Support the show

Do party buses have a Walk-in?

July 25, 2022 20:00 - 1 hour - 76.9 MB

He’s worked all across Middle TN ever since he moved from PCB, FL in 2010. With 15 years in the service industry and 3 years in the transportainment industry, you would think nothing surprises him. But working on party busses means you’ve always got a story to tell. If ever you need to feel like a superstar, this is the man to call. @tracksbyrdr Support the show

No Cameras in the Walk-in

July 19, 2022 23:00 - 1 hour - 66 MB

I am a meat popsicle- @eckhardito We have no idea what that means either Support the show

Hometown Hero

July 12, 2022 22:00 - 2 hours - 98.8 MB

Chef William Gentry makes food for people. His career started at Radio Café at the intersection 14th and Woodland in East Nashville in 1997 since then he’s made a lot of food and a lot of friends. Turn and burn and fine dining. Now he tours with bands as a chef and at home works on Wedge Oak Farm. @william.a.gentry Support the show

The King of Tangents/ DO NOT go to bartending school

June 17, 2022 23:00 - 1 hour - 72.3 MB

Kyle-Bartender from Gary, IN with stops in Atlanta and LA before Nashville. Pretentious asshole who hates pretentious assholes. My life motto is "You just gotta be one lesson ahead of the kid." Also our good friend Derrick Diggs stepping in as a guest host. Cheers!!! @alexludovico @derrkdiggler Support the show

Pen,Pin & Pan?

June 07, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 64.8 MB

Andrew Mischke is the co-owner of Rosemary & Beauty Queen – an exquisitely cool-yet-inviting bar built out of a historic home in East Nashville’s Five Points neighborhood  Since opening in 2017, Rosemary has been named “Best New Bar” by the Nashville Scene, and earned national raves from publications like Conde Nast Traveler. Prior to opening Rosemary, Mischke was the longtime general manager of famed Nashville venue Mercy Lounge, fostering a close-knit community of local musicians and fans....

Mock-Tales from the Walk-In

May 23, 2022 22:00 - 1 hour - 68.3 MB

Spencer has been a bartender at Mercy Lounge (which recently closed R.I.P) for almost a decade. He also runs Emo Night Nashville with Joco. He's also been sober for 5 years!!!! @bangahrang @emonightnashville Support the show

ENYC

May 19, 2022 05:00 - 2 hours - 84.7 MB

An interracial couple talking to local people about things that interest them, while trying to keep it all together. The above ground pool of podcast. @eastnashvilleyatchclub Support the show

All the SmoQe/2nd Service

May 11, 2022 04:00 - 2 hours - 88.6 MB

Shon Harmon from Paris,TN. This nigga be smokin meats. The TWO TIME TWO TIME heavyweight champ of the world. Guest hosted by Akinde Olagundoye. CHEERS!!!!! @smoqesignalsbbq @kin_diesel Support the show

This Cat Named Felix

May 04, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour - 76.9 MB

Born and raised in Texas!! Felix started in the hospitality industry at a very young age. Over the last 20 years He's had the opportunity to work for some of the largest hospitality groups. He moved to Nashville 6 years ago and has been crushing it ever since. He's currently the beverage director at the Hermitage Hotel's Drusie & Darr.  Support the show

Fried Hard

April 10, 2022 22:00 - 1 hour - 81.7 MB

Over twenty years in the service industry between front and back of the house jobs, corporate gigs and mom & pop businesses. Twelve years of bartending in and around Nashville with six years at THE Edgefield Sports bar Grill and Bar(Lakeside for you newbies) May it Rest In Peace.  @steve_stagram Support the show

Just Being Earnest

March 29, 2022 21:00 - 2 hours - 117 MB

Christopher Weber has spent the past 21 years in the food and beverage industry, working at restaurants in Nashville, Seattle and San Francisco. He moved home to Nashville in 2013 to get his flagship restaurant off the ground. Earnest Bar and Hideaway has now been open five years and his future ventures are in the works. @hanshotsolo Support the show

Pablo Esco-BAR

February 27, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 74 MB

Carlos Uribe grew up in New York and went from maintaining bridges in Manhattan to building a Nashville-based business that teaches people to make cocktails and again a better understanding of mixology. @lisloslas Support the show

Can You Digg It???

February 06, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour - 67.4 MB

A man that knew nothing that he knows now 4 years ago. The CATCHER FREEMAN of cocktails. He loves tequila and being able to make beautiful drinks for beautiful people. Now he runs a bar.  @derrkdiggler Support the show

This Chad ain’t a Chad

February 06, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour - 79 MB

Nashville native chef, who's been cooking for the past 16 years. Father of 3 and raised by a single mom. Cheers!!! @burlydad Support the show

Sammy So What?!?!

February 02, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 69 MB

Jorge Eleuterio Palacios Alvarez from Juarez Mexico. He moved to the U.S. when he was 11. Mom and dad worked so that he had to lear how to cook. He's been cooking in restaurants since he was 14. Jorge is just out here trying to be one of the best chefs in the city and hopefully a Michelin star chef one day. We also have a very special guest host this episode since HBK was under the weather. Tanner Lunn is one of our good friends and one of the best to ever do it. Cheers!!! @tatatatanner @che...

Cult of Personality?!?

January 31, 2022 23:00 - 1 hour - 72.6 MB

Escaped a cult to sell her soul to the devil. Taylor has been working all over downtown for 5 years but if you can’t find her behind the bar, you’ll find her blacking out at brunch with her friends. If you see her out, buy her a shot of tequila, she’ll love you forever. Support the show

Merry Christmas from TFTWI & Hot Chef Danny

December 25, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 45 MB

Chef - @yolannashville CEO/Hemp Chef - @c.b.dinners USMC Veteran Merry Christmas...YA FILTHY ANIMALS.... And A Happy New Year.... Support the show

Misty Blu & Mr. Battle On The Beach

December 18, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 78.3 MB

Colin Lukasik is the owner of Battle on the Beach - a bar vs bar beach volleyball tournament originated in Nashville.  His goal is to help create community within the service industry with the help of music, libation, and sports. Misty Blu Hardwick 18 Year Veteran  Brown Forman On Premise Market Manager (TN).  One of the first 2 women to be hired by BROWN FORMAN into this position in TN. While grinding in the Hospitality industry here in Nashville for several years, she also fell in love wi...

We Call Him EJ

December 18, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 67.2 MB

Middle TN native, bartender, lover of dogs, Nashville sports and general shenanigans. He's medium height and loves picking up women at bingo night. Ya boy EJ. Instagram: @eltonios Support the show

Who Really Gives a PUCK/ Legends from Snow Mountain (Everybody wants a Ride)

December 18, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 71.9 MB

Hailing from Indianapolis originally(who's really from here anyway). Been bartending for about 9 years and counting, 5 of which have been in Nashville. He's worked damn near every postion in the service industry from barback to bouncer to BOH to bartender. If you don't know this guy by now, you'll definitely know him by the end of this podcast. Cheers y'all!!!! Support the show

Freaky Ass Spice and Everything Nice

December 13, 2021 22:00 - 1 hour - 64.7 MB

Spice J is the most OK DJ on the planet! In addition to that, Spice J is an actor, beekeeper, and overall nice dude. Spice has opened for several artists including, but not limited to Big Freedia, Ice Cube, Machine Gun Kelly, Cage the Elephant, and Die Antwoord. Spice J is your friend! Support the show

They Call Him Dēdo

December 08, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 63.7 MB

Derek Batt is a Nashville native, who got started in the service industry just over 5 years ago. He began his service industry career working for Tomkats Catering.If you're looking to catch him in action, he's normally at the Southern Steak and Oyster for brunches. If bartending was Clark Kent, then music would hold the title of Superman. Derek who goes by Dēdo is a positivity based hip hop artist. His music is here to help raise people's vibration and encourage each other to uplift one anot...

Tales From The Grease Trap

December 01, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 64.3 MB

Nashville Native. Your favorite bartender's favorite bartender. Stoner. Catch her downtown at Broadway Brewhouse.  @lamelylala Support the show

Just-Us League

November 27, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 59 MB

No Guest, Just Us. Support the show

OG Jamie White/WTF is Marco?

November 27, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 62.7 MB

The man, myth and legend himself Jamie White. Co-owner of @pearldiver_nashville and @luckys_3_star.  @jamieskyguy Support the show

Party Boyd

November 27, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 58.3 MB

Nashville Native, "Party" Boyd Winnett, has 15+ years in the hospitality industry ranging from clueless food runner to Director of Operations. Stuck somewhere between "hating all social interaction" and "can't give the industry up". Boyd relishes the lessons the industry has given along with the toll it has taken. Support the show

Just-Us League

November 27, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 59 MB

No Guest, Just Us. Support the show

Family Meal

November 05, 2021 00:00 - 2 hours - 98.1 MB

This episode is all about celebrating us making it to 20 episodes. Our good friend Charlotte Miller stops by with her business partner Jason Luntz.  Support the show

Straight Outta Boston

October 07, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 62.4 MB

Boston born, Nashville raised.  Angelo Santostefano aka AJ aka John Gnocchi is a bartender.  Being a (somewhat) native, AJ brings a point of view of Nashville  from a locals perspective.    Support the show

Straight Outta Boston

October 07, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 62.4 MB

Boston born, Nashville raised.  Angelo Santostefano aka AJ aka John Gnocchi is a bartender.  Being a (somewhat) native, AJ brings a point of view of Nashville  from a locals perspective.    Support the show

Good Luck Chuck

September 30, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 73.8 MB

Chuck Anderson is a co-host of Fastbreak Breakfast Podcast. The Miami native and Heat fanatic has worked in the comedy and entertainment business for over 15 years. He even helped break the Guinness world record for longest standup comedy set in 2015. He’s had every job known to man and was also the owner of the food truck Death from a Bun. Not to mention he was a badass chef at the gone, but not forgotten, Green Pheasant. Support the show

18? Not 17?/Magic Austin

August 14, 2021 22:00 - 1 hour - 68.9 MB

Slinging drinks & swinging dong. Colorado native turned local Nashvillian, 30 year old Austin Miranda shares his stories about bartending downtown, male entertainment, and his journey thus far..... @austins_mirandarights @the_austin_miranda Support the show

Is This HER?!?

August 02, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 56.6 MB

It’s that Latin bitch….. Pouring so much... Casa Call Yo Migos…. Fuck is a weekday, it’s always the WKND!  @$latinalolita a bitch gotta eat 💅 Support the show

Tales, Facts and Walk-Ins

July 18, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 68.5 MB

Born and raised in Bama..He's been in Nashville for almost a decade. Between making music, cooking and bartending, he has fell in love with the city and he'  here for the good vibes. Instagram: @jhamm_oa @friends_facts_fiction2 Support the show