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Bartalk

by Inebri-Art

Jordan Chabot and Karl Heine sit with other bar and restaurant folk to trade war stories and discuss the bar & restaurant life.

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Episodes

  1. My Mom Says I'm Not Drunk

    Dan, Andy, Fish, & Jess talk about family drama, burnout, and the right to refuse service. Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.

  2. Wishing Mayflower Goodbye

    Dan, Jess, Andy, and Fish talk about "complementary" bread and other bar snacks and discuss Mayflower closing their Plymouth operations. Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.

  3. A Diving Breed

    Jess, Dan, & Andy talk about issues with suppliers, professional rage bait, and how to create an atmosphere. Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.

  4. Is Dan the New Keith Piesco?

    Jess, Andy, and Fish discuss whether standing up for yourself makes you rude, whether all sales are final, and who "people like you" refers to. Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.

  5. Shifting Responsibilities

    Andy, Jess, and Fish talk about the effect that life in the bar & restaurant industry has on the mental health of its workers. Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.

  6. The World Cup Runneth Over

    Jess, Dan, & Andy talk what international fans visiting for the World Cup meant for the local industry. Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.

  7. Ain't No Cure For The Holiday Flu

    Jess, Dan, and Andy prepare for their 4th of July weekends and discuss the "illnesses" that run rampant through the hospitality industry every time the weather gets nice. Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.

  8. Jumping To Conclusions

    Jess, Dan, and Andy dive back into Reddit to make snap judgments on questionable restaurant behaviors. Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.

  9. Jess Hamill's Bartalk

    Jess, Dan, and Andy are joined by Mike Wisdom & Baby Jac to talk about fond Bartalk memories, responsible parenting at restaurants, and Bluey. Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.

  10. Episode 200 Catastrotacular!

    Andy, Dan, & Jess are joined by Mike Wisdom and special guest Baby Jac celebrate 200 Episodes of Bartalk by talking about not being able to shut off, seven years of Plymouth infrastructure, and how every generation is killing the industry in part one of our two-part special! Intro music is from...

  11. Competiton Builds Community

    Jess delivers a post-mortem on the latest Bartender Contest as she, Dan, and Andy discuss how to use friendly competion to build community in the service industry. Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.

  12. I Was Told There'd Be No Math

    Andy, Jess, and Dan talk about staffing the slow season, tipping out the servers in a cash-free world, and the ins and outs of budgeting a kitchen. Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.

  13. Is Andy an Asshole?

    Andy asks Jess and Dan what may be the hardest question they've ever faced: How not to sound like an asshole. Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.

  14. Manager's Decision

    Jess, Dan, & Andy talk about Jess's staffing problem, managerial go-bags, and Dan's revolutionary dating idea. Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.

  15. The Blizzard of '26

  16. A Day at Bub's Pub

    Looking for a new project? Why not build a bar in your backyard? In this classic episode, Jess Hamill & Matt Savage take Jordan, Andy, and The Tinker's Son Vicky Lynch through the building of Bub's Pub, and we talk about hamster portraits, how many beers is "one beer," and the Oskar Schindler of...

  17. Spread the Hate Ep. 193

    Dan, Jess, & Andy talk about things they hate- seasonal cockails, choosing a beer, Peeps, and martinis, shaken not stirred. Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.

  18. Three Weddings and a Contact High

    Andy, Dan, and Jess catch up after the holidays to discuss weddings, arranging seating as a large party, and Andy's new theme song! Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.

  19. Still The Worst Advice

  20. The Bartalk Episode THEY Don't Want You to Hear!

    Andy the panda hater, cult-recruiter recruiter Jess, and the truth-optional Dan uncover the "truth" about conspiracies involving Pentagon pizzas, country singer serial killers, and Bass Pro Shop Pyramid Power! Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.

  21. The Bartender's Days of Christmas

  22. Splitting Out the Soda

  23. Jimmy Agnew is Looking For Shifts

  24. The Crimes of Keith Piesco

  25. The Cult of Jameson

    Dan, Jess, and Andy explore the bar & restaurant industry's culty behavior and realize how close they are to creating their own religion. Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.

  26. Who Throws A Bird? Ep. 184

    Jess, Dan, and Andy dive into the thrown birds, beers from home, and Rachel hatred of the worst part of social media, online reviews. Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.

  27. The Interview

    Andy interviews Dan & Jess to run his potential restaurant. What do these prospective hires think about child vomit, health inspectors, and employee fight clubs? Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.

  28. Caught in the Act

    Dan, Jess, & Andy talk about relationship drama at bars, from affairs, to breakups, to why Andy can't go out on a date in Plymouth! Sorry about Jess's audio. Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.

  29. Over The Edge Ep. 181

    Mike Wisdom is back in the pizza business! The new owner of The Edge joins Dan, Jess, and Andy to talk about Detroit-style pizza, wanting to be on Chopped, and a pizza place only Andy may remember. Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.

  30. Don't You Know Who I Am?

    Dan, Jess, & Andy cover the impact that celebrities have on the industry, from customers, to branded liquor, to their varying involvement in bars themselves. Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" to Cory Gray.

  31. Don't Call it a Comeback Ep. 179

    Dan, Jess, and Andy are here to talk about how to talk back to customers, how to get kicked out of a bar, and how to pick up a bartender! Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.

  32. No Such Thing As An Ecto Fruit Ep. 178

    Dan, Andy, Jess, & Fish talk about alcoholic versions of childhood favorites, bathroom etiquette, and Dan's pyramid of success. Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.

  33. An Absolute Disaster of an Episode

    From exploding water pipes to trap doors to gas explosions, Dan, Jess, and Andy are here to talk about all the ways things can go horribly wrong. Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.

  34. Steely Dan Mahoney Remastered

    In this remastered classic episode of BarTalk, Andy wonders when events will come back, Jordan goes behind the music, Karl is very busy elsewhere, and Dan learns where Steely Dan got their name. Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.

  35. RIP Fyre Fest 2

    Dan, Jess, & Andy talk about tomato-based drinks, event bartending, and mourn the loss of an iconic music festival. Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.

  36. Adderall Spritz Ep. 174

    Andy wonders how friendly your bartender should need to be, Jess derides the usefulness of drunk nurses, and Dan is pro-banana and anti-traffic. Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.

  37. Story Time Number 2

    Dan, Jess, & Andy get together to tell stories about why you don't put paper towels in the bathroom, what's restoring Dan's faith in the youth of America, and whether April Fool's jokes are a lost cause. Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.

  38. Espresso Martinis by the Keg

    Dan, Jess, and Andy are back to talk about managing volatile personalities, drinks worth batching, and (almost) accidentally serving minors.

  39. Dan Mahoney's Secret To Happiness Ep. 171

    Andy, Jess, and Dan are back to talk about social media troubles, a little bit of local history, and Dan's campaign promises. Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.

  40. Staying for One More Ep. 170

    Dan & Andy are back with Paul & Steve at Forty Second Brew Co in Kingston talking about working with partners, new employee hiccups, and keg killing. Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.

  41. Forty Minutes with Forty Second Brew Co.

    Karl and Andy are joined by Paul and Steve of Kingston's Forty Second Brew Co to talk about garage brewing to stay sane, building a community in their community, and trusting a good pilsner. Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.

  42. I Don't Want To Touch Anything Gross Ep. 168

    Andy, Jess, Dan and Nick answer listener questions about kitchen fights, bad interview questions, and how old is too old to have your parents come in to complain? Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.

  43. Rookie Mistakes Ep. 167

    Andy, Jess, and the recently-married Dan are joined by Nick Thatcher to cover the things you do when you don't know any better, from shots of simple syrup to gas stations full of rusty water. Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.

  44. TikTok, Porn, & Radioactive Bananas Ep. 166

    Dan, Jess, and Andy are back to talk about, well, you read the episode title, right? Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.

  45. A Slap For Christmas Ep. 165

    Dan, Jess, & Andy discuss their dream parade roles, holiday party shenanigans, and slapping accoutrements. Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.

  46. We Meant It At The Time Ep. 164

    Jess takes Andy, Dan, Karl, and Jordan on a trip down memory lane and see if what they said then was still right now. Do kids still not belong at at brewery? Is Dan psychic? Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.

  47. Fighting Jess & Other Trends Ep. 163

    Jess, Andy, and Dan cover recent trends, from hard iced tea, to malort, to unseasonable weather screwing up seasonal beers. Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.

  48. There's No Accounting for Taste Ep. 162

    After a blind beer test that seems designed to abuse their editor, Mike & Moriah from Brewster Bar join Karl, Jess, & Andy to talk about matters of taste, warning signs in restaurants, and what to do on a slow, lazy Sunday. Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.

  49. Filling the Shelves Ep. 161

    Karl, Jess, and Andy are joined by Mike and Moriah from Brewster Bar to talk about the third annual Plymouth Bartender Competition, the importance of friendliness in friendly competition, and boomerangs. Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.

  50. Shut Off (Remastered) Ep. 160

    Dan, Jordan, and Andy are joined by Fish to swap stories about times they've been shut off, times they should have, and Dan, Jordan, and Andy's mysterious alcohol related injuries. Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Jordan Chabot and Karl Heine sit with other bar and restaurant folk to trade war stories and discuss the bar & restaurant life.

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Inebri-Art

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Jordan Chabot and Karl Heine sit with other bar and restaurant folk to trade war stories and discuss the bar & restaurant life.

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