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Bartender Bangaz
by Bartender Bangaz
Welcome to Bartender Bangaz, the podcast where drinks meet real talk! We pull back the curtain on the exciting, challenging, and often hilarious world of the bartending lifestyle. Whether you're a seasoned bartender, a passionate bar lover, or just curious about nightlife stories, this is your new favorite spot to hang out. What You'll Find On Our Channel: Industry Secrets & Tips: Actionable advice on cocktail making, customer service, and managing the busy bar life. Bartender Lifestyle Interviews: Unfiltered conversations with industry professionals about their careers, challenges, and best/worst shifts. Hilarious Nightlife Stories: The funniest and craziest things that happen when the lights go down and the drinks start flowing. We release new episodes every week! Subscribe now and let's pour a round!
Episodes
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The Most-Disrespectful Co-Worker No-Show Ever!
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Want to know what really happens behind the bar after last call? This week on Bartender Bangaz, Mark the Shark is joined by Toronto mixologist, TV personality, and hospitality pro Michael Pez...
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"Surprise Me" Is The WORST Bar Order!
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! In Episode 43 of Bartender Bangaz, Mark the Shark sits down at All and Sundry in NYC with beverage consultant, mixologist, and expert judge on E!’s hit show Cocktail Wars, Melissa Brooke!...
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How to Successfully Run a Bar with Zero Experience
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Welcome back to another episode of Bartender Bangaz! This week, host Mark the Shark is on location at his home base—The Sandbar in Ocean Beach, Fire Island—sitting down with the man who built…
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28-Year Bouncer Reveals How To ACTUALLY Skip Any Bar Line!
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Welcome back to Bartender Bangaz! Host Mark the Shark ("Shark") is live at the Island Mermaid on Fire Island, NY, for a special episode featuring our very first bouncer guest: Long Island...
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Why You Should NEVER Order "Rack Liquor"
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Welcome back to another episode of Bartender Bangaz! This week, host Mark the Shark sits down at Patchogue, Long Island’s newest hotspot—The Side Street Dive—with industry insider Maddie. From...
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Why Bartenders Secretly Hate Apple Pay & Snapping Customers.
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! This week on Bartender Bangaz, Mark the Shark heads to Mio Posto in Merrick, NY, to sit down with 17-year bar veteran Jillian! Jillian takes us through her journey from starting as a hostess…
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Why You Should NEVER Scope Ice With Glass
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Ever wondered what it’s really like to transition from Michelin-star fine dining to the high-volume chaos of a beach town bar? In this episode of Bartender Bangers, host Mark the Shark sits…
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Why Personality Beats Speed Behind the Bar.
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Pour yourself a drink and step inside the world-famous Ice Palace in Cherry Grove, Fire Island! This week, Mark the Shark sits down with Bar Manager Ken to unpack what it takes to run the...
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5 Ways Customers Instantly Annoy Your Bartender!
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Every drink has a story, and every shift has a moment that sticks with you! Welcome back to another episode of Bartender Bangaz with your host, Mark "The Shark"! 🦈🍸This week, Mark is hanging...
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The Brutal Reality of Working in Kitchens for 30 Years
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Every drink has a story, and behind every great bar is a legendary kitchen! Welcome back to another episode of Bartender Bangaz with your host, Mark "The Shark"! 🦈🍸 This week, Mark is…
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50 Years in Hospitality: Why 90% of New Bars Fail
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Every drink has a story, every shift has a moment that sticks with you, and this week on Bartender Bangaz, Mark the Shark is keeping it local in his hometown of Ocean Beach, Fire Island! We’re...
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“THE BILLY EXPERIENCE”: THE SECRET HOSPITALITY TRICK TO GET BETTER TIPS
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Every drink has a story, and every shift has a moment that sticks with you. Welcome back to another episode of Bartender Bangaz, where we pour out the truth straight, no chaser! This week, we...
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Making friends on the internet
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Welcome back to another episode of Bartender Bangers with your host, Mark the Shark! 🦈 This week, we are coming to you live from McGrath’s in Farmingdale, New York. Joining us at the bar is a...
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What Keeps a Bar Owner Awake at 3 AM?
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Every shift has a moment that sticks with you—good, bad, or completely insane.Welcome back to another episode of Bartender Bangers with your host, Mark the Shark! This week, we are keeping it...
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Why Rainy Days Create The Most Dangerous Drinkers
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! What’s up everybody! Welcome back to another legendary episode of Bartender Bangaz! 🌊✨ This week, your host Mark the Shark is back on Fire Island, New York, broadcasting live from The…
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Why Customer Service Is A Dead Art In Modern Hospitality
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Every drink has a story, and every shift has a moment that sticks with you—good, bad, or completely insane. This week on Bartender Bangaz, host Mark "The Shark" is bringing it back to…
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The Dumbest Thing A Customer Has Ever Said For A Free Drink
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Ever wonder what it’s actually like to survive a summer season slinging drinks on Fire Island? 🌊👀 In Episode 28 of Bartender Bangaz, Mark the Shark catches up with Brenna, a legendary former...
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Why Big Ed Believes Online Review Trolls Are Killing The Service Industry.
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Every drink has a story, and this week, we’re pouring the truth straight—no chaser! 🥃✨We are officially kicking off our summer series and taking the podcast out to the iconic Hamptons! In…
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The Real Reason People Secretly Get Trapped in the Bar Industry Forever
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! What happens when you drop the filter and talk about what really goes down behind the bar? In this special crossover episode, the worlds of Sips & Secrets and Bartender Bangaz collide with...
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Why Your Bartender Secretly Hates You
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Every drink has a story, and every shift has a moment that sticks with you—good, bad, or completely insane." This week on Bartender Bangaz, Mark "The Shark" is saddling up at the Dark Horse...
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This is why we talk about you behind the bar!
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! In this episode of Bartender Bangaz, we’re getting into the stuff most owners are too scared to say. The team from Whiskey Down joins us to break down the most annoying, entitled, and flat-out...
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Don't Whistle at Your Bartender (Unless You Want to be Ignored)
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Accuracy is better than speed. Once you get it right, the speed follows." This week on Bartender Bangaz, Mark "The Shark" sits down with Jason at Streets of Table in Huntington Station. With…
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I’ve Been A Bartender For 30 Years. Don't Ever Do This At My Bar!
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Every drink has a story, and this week we’re pouring out the truth with a true industry legend! Host Mark is on location in Amityville, NY, at Brazico Brazilian Mexican Kitchen & Bar to chat...
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Why You Should Never Wear A Hat Behind The Bar!
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! This week on Bartender Bangers, we sit down with Tommy from Borrelli’s Tap Room in Long Beach to discuss his "wild ride" through the Long Island hospitality scene. From dressing up as Abraham...
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The "Unspoken Rules" of an Upscale Steakhouse
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Pull up a seat at George Martin Strip Steak in Great River, NY, as we dive deep into the world of upscale hospitality. This week, Mark "The Shark" sits down with Damien, a seasoned pro who has...
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Stop Bringing Your Kids to the Brewery
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Bartender Bangaz heads to Small Craft Brewing in Amityville, NY, for a special episode featuring two sisters who dominate the local service scene. Join host Mark the Shark as he sits down with...
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How to handle "Regulars" for 30 years & Why hospitality is more than just serving.
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! This week on Bartender Bangaz, we’re sitting down with a true Long Island staple. Frank Montana of the legendary Montana Brothers joins us to pull back the curtain on three decades in the...
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DO THIS AT THE BAR AND YOU WILL ALWAYS BE SERVED LAST!
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! In Episode 17 of Bartender Bangaz, your host Mark the Shark heads to Bay Shore, New York, to hang out at Goldie’s Gems. We’re sitting down with two hometown legends and "OG" bartenders, Johnny...
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They said craft cocktails wouldn't work in a 'beer town' Here’s what happened
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Welcome to Episode 16 of Bartender Bangaz! 🍹 This week, we’re heading back to Long Beach, NY, to sit down with the powerhouse owner of The Merrow, Amanda—better known to everyone as Pookie....
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Bartenders Reveal: The 1 Thing You Should Never Say While Ordering
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! In this episode of Bartender Bangaz, host Mark "The Shark" sits down with Ruby and Tim, the powerhouse duo behind Mulcahy’s Pub and Concert Hall in Wantagh, NY. From their chance meeting in…
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Why You Should NEVER Ask a Bartender for a Free Birthday Drink
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Welcome back to Bartender Bangers! This week, Mark heads to Sunnyside, Queens, to sit down with the "Bombshell of Sunnyside," Nichelle, at the iconic Maggie Mae’s bar. With over 20 years of...
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How Reenacting Customer Horror Stories Became This Business Owner's Therapy
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! In this episode of Bartender Bangaz, we’re pulling up a stool at Phil's Only in Syosset to sit down with the one and only Anthony. Known to millions as the "Pizza Ambassador," Anthony’s…
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The Unspoken Rules of the Bar: How to Not Annoy Your Bartender
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! In this episode of Bartender Bangers, host Mark "The Shark" takes a trip to the Sayville Athletic Club in New York to sit down with his longtime friend and seasoned bartender, Bella. With over…
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We Asked Hoboken Bartenders Their Biggest Pet Peeve... And It’s Brutal.
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! In this week's episode of Bartender Bangers, Mark the Shark leaves New York behind to cross the river into Hoboken, New Jersey! We are taking over The River Street Garage, the very first…
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The Unspoken Rules of Being a Good Customer
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Faking It 'Til You Make It: Madison’s Wildest Bartender Stories! 🍹✨ "Every drink has a story, and every shift has a moment that sticks with you." This week on Bartender Bangers, we’re coming…
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The Truth About Long Beach Bars: What REALLY Happens After Hours
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! In this episode of Bartender Bangaz, we’re out in Long Beach, New York, sitting down with a local legend: Gavin from Minnesota’s. If you’ve grabbed a drink in Long Beach over the last decade,...
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Confessions of a Gentleman's Club Bartender
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! What is it actually like to work at Gossip Gentleman's Club and Lounge on Long Island? Join Bartender Bangaz as we interview Jezabel, a veteran of the game who knows exactly what it takes to...
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Sashes & Shot Glasses
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Welcome back to Bartender Bangaz, the podcast where we shake it up, pour it out, and drink it back. This week, we are thrilled to welcome our first female guest, Meg Kent. As the reigning Miss...
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Pours to Plates
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! This week on Bartender Bangaz, we’re pouring out the truth with Mitch, the owner and chef behind Spycoast Patchogue. Mitch brings a unique perspective to the show as someone who has seen the...
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Built For The Call
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! "Behind the laughter and the chaos... that’s where the real stories live." This week on Bartender Bangaz, we’re joined by Big Rich from the Brightwaters Inn. A true "Renaissance Man," Rich...
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Holy Spirits & Late Nights
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Pull up a stool for Episode 4 of Bartender Bangaz! This week, we’re on location at the iconic Napper Tandy's in Bay Shore to chat with the man, the myth, the legend: Little Baby Jesus (AKA…
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Mayhem In Manhattan
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Mark the Shark welcomes his old friend from Fire Island Charlie, a true veteran of the New York City bar scene, for a deep dive into 16 years of pouring drinks and collecting unbelievable...
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Guinness & Greatness
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Get ready for some serious bar talk! On this episode of Bartender Bangaz, host Mark the Shark talks shop with Dan from Mary Carroll's—who was crowned the 2023 Greater Long Island Bartender of...
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The First Pour
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Welcome to the very first episode of Bartender Bangaz, where we pour out the truth, straight no chaser! Host Mark the Shark AKA Shmark is joined by legendary bartender and entrepreneur John...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to Bartender Bangaz, the podcast where drinks meet real talk!
We pull back the curtain on the exciting, challenging, and often hilarious world of the bartending lifestyle. Whether you're a seasoned bartender, a passionate bar lover, or just curious about nightlife stories, this is your new favorite spot to hang out.
What You'll Find On Our Channel: Industry Secrets & Tips: Actionable advice on cocktail making, customer service, and managing the busy bar life. Bartender Lifestyle Interviews: Unfiltered conversations with industry professionals about their careers, challenges, and best/worst shifts. Hilarious Nightlife Stories: The funniest and craziest things that happen when the lights go down and the drinks start flowing. We release new episodes every week! Subscribe now and let's pour a round!
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Welcome to Bartender Bangaz, the podcast where drinks meet real talk! We pull back the curtain on the exciting, challenging, and often hilarious world of the bartending lifestyle. Whether you're a seasoned bartender, a passionate bar lover, or just curious about nightlife stories, this is your new...
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