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Eating While Standing

New Episodes every Tuesday.From tales of customers who make you want to laugh, cry, and flip tables, to the intricacies of kitchen dynamics and surviving the dinner rush, 'Eating While Standing' offers a hearty dose of reality about the ups and downs of restaurant work. We talk about the camaraderie, the chaos, and yes, the unique challenge of trying to scarf down a meal while on your feet.

  1. 32

    EWS #32 The Grand Finale

    The boys get together one more time for a finale. Taking the time to grow as individuals they decide to give one more show. Let’s get dirty.

  2. 31

    EWS #31 New Year New Toilet Trauma

    It’s a brand new year!!! The boys have a conversation about the resolutions we all set for ourselves as well as the pressures we put ourselves under. Also why does Zak have such a hard time in the bathroom?

  3. 30

    EWS #30 Happy Holidays From The Crew

    Kurtis takes a break, while Shawn and Zak get together to bring in the New Year. Thank you to all the service industry working as well as the fun and appreciation for those that don’t. Join us for a game and how not to use a squatty pottie.

  4. 29

    EWS #29 Just The Tip Part 2

    After investigating the history of tipping, the boys get into the modern day. How it works, how we feel, and does it work? Debates abound, so grab a soapbox and tell us what you think!

  5. 28

    EWS #28 Just The Tip Part 1

    Finally the boys get into tipping in a deep dive as to why it has become so specific to modern American culture. Grab a seat and don’t forget to tip your bartender.

  6. 27

    EWS #27 Salty About Sriracha

    Kurtis takes a break from the cameras to man the computers as Shawn and Zak get into the details about recent food shortages. Take a seat and join us as we season another episode.

  7. 26

    EWS #26 Let’s Talk With Jason!

    On this interview we get to talk with Jason. He’s an old school chef who is still in love with the industry even after taking a 14 year break to be with his family.

  8. 25

    EWS #25 thanksgiving Fry Everything

    Happy Thanksgiving!! A short episode but packed with all the stuffing, or dressing? Have some fun with boys and enjoy the holidays.

  9. 24

    EWS #24 Chef Brian’s National Tour

    Chef Brian from Century House in Woodstock Georgia comes on the show to tell the stories and how the work flows on tour. Grab a seat and let’s roll, but don’t forget. No pooping on the bus.

  10. 23

    EWS #23 Let’s Play A Game

    On this week’s episode the boys get into the ritualistic side of what we do at bars. Whether it be from a simple cheers to what is your favorite bar game. Grab a drink and join us at the beer pong table!

  11. 22

    EWS #22 Nightmare Wages

    It’s Halloween! The boys are getting into the unholy subject of wages. How and why we are paid.

  12. 21

    EWS #21 It’s My Birthday And I’ll Cook If I Want To

    This episode the boys get together to to send a love letter to the industry and customers that make it all possible. We’re 21 now so have a drink with us!

  13. 20

    EWS #20 The Bar Doesn't Move

    On this episode Kurtis takes over and gives us a deep dive into bar etiquette. Getting into how customers act, but more importantly how we react. Take a seat and give some love to our FOH bridge to understand the questions and the stress from being a bartender.

  14. 19

    EWS #19 Yelp is on the way!

    Are there professional food critics these days? The boys get into their ideas of the role of food critics and the effects of online reviews.

  15. 18

    EWS #18 Hitchhikers Guide To Allergies

    The boys get into the differences between allergies. The tips and tricks of trying to navigate restaurants with a condition you can’t do anything about.

  16. 17

    EWS #17 The Wicked Bear Attack

    This week the boys jump into the big screen to discuss the effects big movies, shows, and online content has effected the industry. Whats really real anyway right? From Hollywood to public access, this episode has you covered.

  17. 16

    EWS #16 Dad, Where do Health Inspectors Come From?

    SMOKE BREAK!! On this episode the time of the year we all dread is finally upon us. The health inspectors have arrived. Here the boys get into the practices we use to please and succeed at a health inspection as well as a strange obsession over where they come from and where they go when they leave. Knives down and lets take a break while the crew inspects another episode.

  18. 15

    EWS #15 Do I know You?

    This week the boys get together to talk to industry vet Cody. Surprisingly there is a shared past between himself and one of our co-hosts?

  19. 14

    EWS #14 What’s a Margarita?

    We get into something that can be frustrating. Training can be hard but it’s also the thing we all go through. Take a seat with us and see what it’s like to teach the green ones.

  20. 13

    EWS #13 You’re Scaring Me Lady

    We have a very special episode this week. Shawn and Kurtis team up for our very first listener interview! Grab a spot at the table and join us for another hilarious episode.

  21. 12

    EWS #12 The Bruschetta Conundrum

    This week the boys vent their frustrations and share some of their strongest pet peeves in the industry. Join us for a laugh and relatable conversation where we’re sure you’ve felt same.

  22. 11

    EWS #11 - Ladle me this

    This week the guys get into the hijinks, the hazing, and the jokes of working in our industry. Join us as we jump into the more laid back side of our intense industry.

  23. 10

    EWS #10 - Restaurant Babbel

    Where do the terms we use in kitchens and restaurants come from? This week the boys get into just that and give some details on where and how these terms are used and their origin stories. Join us as we investigate something we've all used, but may never have thought about before.

  24. 9

    EWS #9 Bars, Blues, and Weed?

    This week the boys get together to talk about the beloved watering holes famous in the industry for housing its service members. Bars get the EWS treatment going into why we go, and the struggles of having to juggle multiple personalities of customers. Have a seat, grab a drink, and join us for a few laughs and a chill conversation about all of us.

  25. 8

    EWS #8 - Hotel Rancho Cucamonga

    This week the boys get into the details about the home of hospitality, hotels! Find out what its like to work the restaurants that you may not even know are there. Zak also finds out a little more about California geography.

  26. 7

    EWS #7 - Entertainment Venues, We Got Video Boys!

    Working entertainment venues is a whole beast. The boys discuss the ups and downs of the fast paced volume life in the industry. Got questions or feedback for the show? Email us at: [email protected]

  27. 6

    EWS #6 - Eating while Standing Up For Yourself

    Relationships are hard man. Co-workers, customers, friends, lovers. It's rough in this industry. Also sorry not sorry for missing every afternoon event ever, i'm not waking up before noon on my days off.

  28. 5

    EWS #5 - Why can't we be friends?

    Happy 4th! This session was so therapeutic, front of house vs back of house. Can't we all just get along?

  29. 4

    EWS #4 - A Very Bigfoot Vacation

    The crew is back and relaxed from a much needed cabin trip, talking about R&R, cryptids, and awesome co-corkers.

  30. 3

    EWS #3 - Customer Interactions

    Delving into hilarious customer encounters in restaurants - enjoy a side of laughs with your order! Music Credits: "Catch it" by Coma-Media. Find their fantastic work royalty free on pixabay.

  31. 2

    EWS #2 - Injuries

    Cooking up laughter with tales of outrageous restaurant mishaps and kitchen calamities.

  32. 1

    EWS #1 - Chef Ego

    Lets get into the funny side of chef egos: tales from kitchens filled with laughter, inflated pride & quirks!

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

New Episodes every Tuesday.From tales of customers who make you want to laugh, cry, and flip tables, to the intricacies of kitchen dynamics and surviving the dinner rush, 'Eating While Standing' offers a hearty dose of reality about the ups and downs of restaurant work. We talk about the camaraderie, the chaos, and yes, the unique challenge of trying to scarf down a meal while on your feet.

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New Episodes every Tuesday.From tales of customers who make you want to laugh, cry, and flip tables, to the intricacies of kitchen dynamics and surviving the dinner rush, 'Eating While Standing' offers a hearty dose of reality about the ups and downs of restaurant work. We talk about the...

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