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035 Kyton Blair – Daiquiri

Nippers, Rippers and Grippers! Bartender Kyton lets it all out with his stories of bare asses on bars, tartar in the face followed by an alleyway encounter, “poison” cocktails, bartender palates and more!

035 Kyton Blair – Daiquiri

031 Joe Mingo – Naval Strength

June 8, 2020 Den Mother 01:17:31 0 Comments

Mafia? Coke in flour? Tom Selleck? These are just some of the topics Joe brings to the table! As a former cook in the Navy who has worked for NOA in the antarctic, Red Robin and 7-11, Joe has seen a lot!

031 Joe Mingo – Naval Strength

029 Eric Stover – Hanky Panky

May 25, 2020 Den Mother 01:45:04 0 Comments

Deep passion for restaurants, restaurant family, nerf guns and a great drink is embedded in this episode! Chef Eric joins us for a Hanky Panky cocktail and imparts his work ethic, love for high fives and passion to take care of everyone in the service industry family.

029 Eric Stover – Hanky Panky

027 Maria Adams – Rodriguez Sour

May 11, 2020 Den Mother 55:53 0 Comments

Maria joins us this week, who is one of the few still working in the service industry during the pandemic! She brings us news of the outside working world, talks of flair, unique bartending shakes and more!

027 Maria Adams – Rodriguez Sour

023 Joey & Peter – The Last Word

April 6, 2020 Den Mother 44:46 0 Comments

Yup, its just the guys again! Chatting about the coronavirus, hand-sanitizer, bidets, shitty managers, growling at each other and more. Joey makes a great cocktail and we debut our newest member at the end of the show!

023 Joey & Peter – The Last Word

020 Jesse Hoffman – Snow Cone

February 24, 2020 Den Mother 01:00:56 0 Comments

This week we sip on the cocktail preferred by Hunter S. Thompson, the Snow Cone. While listening to our guest Jesse, who joins us from the east coast to talk about his experiences bartending in the PNW and over seas!

020 Jesse Hoffman – Snow Cone

017 Joey & Peter – Hot Buttered Rum

January 13, 2020 Den Mother 01:12:26 0 Comments

It’s 2020! The guys are reflecting on 2019 and giving shout outs, talking about the mandalorian, customer stories, how grey goose is hyped and more.

017 Joey & Peter – Hot Buttered Rum

016 Scotty Diaz – Stay Gold

December 30, 2019 Den Mother 1:39:53 0 Comments

Scotty is an award winning bartender and US Bacardi Legacy Finalist. He joins us this week for his stories of throw-up in the well and advice for those in and out of the service industry.

016 Scotty Diaz – Stay Gold

015 Peter Duane – Pete’s Penicillin

December 17, 2019 Den Mother 01:39:54 0 Comments

Peter Duane, the older than dirt, jack of all trades guy for the service industry is our guest this week! Former restaurant owner and inventor of “Pete’s Penicillin” will make your sides hurt with his Cock–tails.

015 Peter Duane – Pete’s Penicillin

014 Crystal Hall – Cosmopolitan

December 2, 2019 Den Mother 01:24:03 0 Comments

Crystal, a market manager for Iron Horse Brewery joins us this week! She has some fantastic stories from her side of the industry. So grab a cosmo and listen in!

014 Crystal Hall – Cosmopolitan

013 Collin Sargent – Shrubs

November 18, 2019 Den Mother 01:26:20 0 Comments

After the drinks have been had, Collin is one Uber driver who makes sure you get home safely! He’s seen & dealt with it all from cheaters, puke, farts, creepy fares and more!

013 Collin Sargent – Shrubs

012 Troy Perdue – Red Wine (Part 2)

November 4, 2019 Den Mother 01:21:16 0 Comments

Part 2 with Troy! We continue our wine sipping over conversations of the service industry, steak sauce, sports and more!

012 Troy Perdue – Red Wine (Part 2)

011 Kaaren Droddy – Mojito

October 21, 2019 Den Mother 01:40:07 0 Comments

Hair stylist Kaaren joins us this week to talk about service industry similarities, stereotypes, deep cuts and tips as we sip on Mojitos and laugh at movie lines.

011 Kaaren Droddy – Mojito

008 Todd Hamm – MezcAperol Spritz

September 9, 2019 Den Mother 01:11:26 0 Comments

Bar manager now teacher Todd Hamm joins us this week! He made a twist on a cocktail and talks to us about aliens, tequila and life advice.

008 Todd Hamm – MezcAperol Spritz

007 Joey & Peter – Negroni

August 26, 2019 Den Mother 1:08:15 0 Comments

The guys celebrate negrioni week by making the cocktail, listening to ducktales and chatting about some memorable service industry moments.

007 Joey & Peter – Negroni

006 David Michaelis – Vodka Soda

August 12, 2019 Den Mother 1:31:12 0 Comments

Bartender Dave joins us this week with his perspective on the industry and talks with us about Vodka. Listen in and hear his motto: “Drink and Be Happy”.