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Pour People Podcast
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Pour People Podcast is about the day to day life and struggles of the service industry. We talk to bartenders, owners, servers, , managers, cooks, and anybody in the service industry about mental health, crazy stories, and how we can all improve our lives in the industry.Coming from three different areas of the service industry, with nearly 10 years of experience, we bring to you and your town, THE POUR PEOPLE!!!!!With your hosts, Anna Spencer, Haley Teel, and Jaydn Swailes, we are The Pour People Podcast.
Episodes
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY HECTOR! YOU'RE FIRED!! | PPP Episode 104
Welcome back to the Pour People Podcast! This week we're hanging out with Hector Ortiz. If you know Hector, you know that he has worked at just about every bar in Des Moines. He knows everything. He's the self proclaimed Edward Snowden of the Des Moines Service Industry. So strap in and get your...
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We Loaf You (Plate Up!) | Pour Play Episode 1
Welcome back to the Pour People Podcast! This week we sit down on Bradley's couch to play PlateUp! Another service industry game that takes place in the kitchen, which we still know nothing about. We're drinking Soju today as our well deserved shift drink. So grab a controller and hop in the game...
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We Waited 2 Years To Film At This Brewery (At Big Grove) | PPP Episode 103
Welcome To the Pour People Podcast! On this episode we're hanging out with Shauna and Mel at Big Grove Brewery! This was one of the first bars we ever reached out to for an episode, and we finally got it baby. It only took about 2 years to get, but we did it. We talk about all of the...
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Inside "The Tipsy Imp" | Games, Booze & Bar Ownership At University Tavern | PPP Episode 102
Welcome To the Pour People Podcast! On this episode we're hanging out at University Tavern AKA The Tipsy Imp with Jessica and Liem. We talk about what it takes to run and operate a "used bar". We discover that the University Tavern is more than meets the eye with The Tipsy Imp featuring tons of...
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WE'RE BACK BABY!! (At My Sister's Place) | PPP Episode 101
WELCOME BACK!!!! To the Pour People Podcast! On our second season's first episode, we’re hanging out at My Sister's Place with Deanne and Kristen. Since My Sister's Place is primarily ran by women we couldn't think of a better way than to support all of our female friends in the service industry…
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100TH EPISODE LIVE Was a Full-On Party | PPP Episode 100
Welcome to Pour People's 100TH EPISODE!!!!!! On this weeks episode, Cheeseburger Monday takes his shirt off. There's new and old guests who tell all new unheard stories. Jaydn gets kissed on stage. Bradley flashes the crowd. And a whole lot more chaos is brought to the Pour People. We just want…
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He Almost Broke His Arm… And Still Got Asked To Close (Angry Goldfish) | PPP Episode 99
Welcome back to the Pour People Podcast! This week we’re hanging out at Angry Goldfish and talking with Logan about what it really takes to run a bar—dealing with work chaos, angry customers, staff parties, and everything in between. Meanwhile, Logan almost broke his arm and we got the footage.…
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Birthed In A Bar (At Norm's) | PPP Episode 98
Welcome back to the Pour People Podcast! We sat down with the team to talk about what REALLY goes down at a neighborhood bar—from chaotic regulars, to the kind of nights that spiral completely out of control. If you’ve ever worked in the service industry (or just spent enough time at your local...
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We Thought We Were Ready for St. Patrick’s Day… We Weren’t (At Striking Sparrow) | PPP Episode 97
Welcome back to the Pour People Podcast! St. Patrick’s Day is the craziest day of the year to work in a bar… and this one got out of control fast. We’re at Striking Sparrow with Rachel and Kyle, talking real bartender stories, renovation chaos, and what actually happens behind the bar. All of…
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Pitbull Bar Crawl 2026 | PPP Episode 96
Welcome back to the Pour People Podcast! This week we're doing a PITBULL BAR CRAWL!!! A crazy event that our host Bradley puts together with our good friend Hunter and all of our friends. We go to different bars all over town and just jam out to Pitbull songs dressed as Pitbull. This is the 4th...
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Managing a Bar With Your Family… What Could Go Wrong? (At Fairwway Franks) | PPP Episode 95
Welcome back to the Pour People Podcast! This week we sit down at Fairway Franks in Norwalk with Kennedy and Frankie! We talk about what it's like being siblings AND Managers of a restaurant owned by their dad! Jaydn and Bradley finally beat out The Register! And Bradley ends up showing a little...
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Why Bartenders Secretly Judge You (At Copper Cup) | PPP Episode 94
Welcome back to the Pour People Podcast! This week we sit down at The Copper Cup with Sydney and Cael! Sydney shares her story of how she became a bartender after working at Guest Services in Target. Cael shares stories involving cops at one of the bars he previously worked at. Bradley comes out…
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OVER COOKED AND OVER SERVED | PPP Episode 93
Welcome back to the Pour People Podcast! This week we sit down on Bradley's couch to play Overcooked! A service industry game that takes place in the kitchen, which we basically know nothing about. Bradley devises a drinking game which ends with us drinking an entire bottle of Jeppson's Malört...
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What It’s Really Like Being a Brewer in the Service Industry (Inside LUA Brewing) | PPP Episode 92
Welcome back to the Pour People Podcast! This week we sat down with Pete and James from LUA Brewing. These dudes tell us what it takes to be in charge at one of the leading breweries in the state. How to make a great beer, have fun, and listen to PUSH by Matchbox twenty all at the same time. This...
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Why Some Managers Change Your Life (And Others Ruin Your Job) | PPP Episode 91
Welcome back to the Pour People Podcast! This week we sat down with Mark Judge, and our guest host Leah Zeller, at one of our favorite spots, Locals Bar & Stage. Mark has been in management for years, in that time he's learned what works and what doesn't. Jaydn learns how to get the job done...
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Shut Up and Put This In Your Mouth (At Tumea And Sons) | PPP Episode 90
Welcome back to the Pour People Podcast! This week we sat down with Bubba and Mario at Tumea & Sons! Time & Sons is an amazing local restaurant on the south side of Des Moines that serves authentic, home cooked Italian food. Mario and Bubba tell us what it's like to build a long-standing brand...
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Why Good Workers Burn Out in Bad Management (At Smash Park) | PPP Episode 89
Welcome back to the Pour People Podcast! This week we sat down with Luke and Mike at Smash Park! Smash Park is a one-of-a-kind game bar in Des Moines with lots of pickleball courts, both inside and out. Luke and Mike are managers here, we had a feeling they'd be buttoned up like managers are, but...
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Painkillers, a Packed Tiki Bar, and Absolute Chaos at Bellhop | PPP Episode 88
Welcome back to the Pour People Podcast! This week we sat down with Ellie and Katie at Bellhop! Bellhop is a very polished tiki bar with a tastefully relaxed vibe located in the East Village of Des Moines. Katie and Ellie are two very talented bartenders who taught us a thing or two about...
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What Every Server Should Know About the Kitchen (At Masao) | PPP Episode 87
Welcome back to the Pour People Podcast! This week we sat down with Nick and Phil at Masao! Masao is a high-end culinary experience with a casual spirit, located in the East Village of Des Moines. Nick and Phil have mastered Japanese and French cuisine; they found a way to keep the ingredients in...
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THE CUSTOMER IS NOT ALWAYS RIGHT - And That's Okay! (At Beaver Tap) | PPP Episode 86
Welcome back to the Pour People Podcast! This week we sat down with Billie and Meagan at Beaver Tap! Beaver Tap is a comfortable neighborhood bar with a big menu, a strong regular group, and a tight-knit work family. Billie reminds us that even though we are 100% working for the customer, they…
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Getting our Stockings Stuffed at Whiskey River | PPP Episode 86
Welcome back to the Pour People Podcast! This week we sat down with Aaron at Whiskey River. Whiskey River is a college-ey whiskey bar in Ankeny, Iowa with a pretty awesome bourbon selection. Aaron is a lumberjack by day and a master bartender by night. We see what it's like to be a rookie at a...
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Johnny Gosch Sat At My Bar?! (At Murph & Mary's) | PPP Episode 84
Welcome back to the Pour People Podcast! This week we sat down with Brian and Bailey at Murph and Marys Pub. Murph and Marys is a cool little bar in Newton, Iowa with a great selection of craft beer and even better pizza. Bailey and Brian tell us about what it's like to work in the most popular…
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Bartenders Confess The Wildest Things They’ve Seen at Work (At Iowa Tap Room) | PPP Episode 83
Welcome back to the Pour People Podcast! This week we sat down with Tan & Holly at the Iowa Taproom! Iowa Taproom is a staple in the east village area of Des Moines, known for their extensive local craft beer selection. Tan and Holly remind us why we love what we get to do every day, Jaydn…
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Pour People Family Dinner gets Out of Hand | PPP Episode 82
Welcome back to the Pour People Podcast! This week we ate fried chicken at Producer Mike's house! We sat around the table, taking turns talking about what we're thankful for, and found out that Jaydn actually LOVES Smirnoff Ice. Mike's dad is in a mason jar, Mia is the family drunk, and you'd…
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The Most Unhinged Bar Customers (Wellmans West) | PPP Episode 81
Welcome back to the Pour People Podcast! This week, we hung out at Wellmans Pub & Rooftop. Wellmans is a staple in West Des Moines, known for their Birthday Thursday special, where drinks are free the thursday after your birthday! This week, we talk with Hunter and Bailey about how to deal with...
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We got Three Wishes at Jeannie’s Bottle… See What Happened Next | PPP Episode 80
Welcome back to The Pour People Podcast! This week, we hung out with Sabin and Shay at Jeannie's Bottle. Jeannie's Bottle is a cool little karaoke dive bar tucked out of the way in Des Moines. Jaydn and Mia learned some ID tricks from Sabin, a veteran door guy and bartender here. Shay talked…
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We Took Over a Movie Theater Bar — What Happened Next… | PPP Episode 79
Welcome back to the Pour People Podcast! This week, we got into Flix Brewhouse. Lucas and Jack taught us how to brew beer, and now Jaydn brews PBR in his toilet. We get into the nitty-gritty of what life is like behind the scenes of the BTS. Crack a beer toilet PBR and hang out with us! You're…
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Nightmare on Ingersoll | PPP Episode 78
Welcome back to the Pour People Podcast! Happy Halloween! For this Seasonal episode we hung out with the brains behind Nightmare on Ingersoll, a Halloween pop-up at the Station on Ingersoll! Zuzi does the prep for the pop-ups and, despite all the spirit(s) she provides, is a bit of a Scrooge…
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On The Contrary | PPP Episode 77
Welcome back to the Pour People Podcast! This week, we got fancy with the folks at The Contrary. Ben and Trent sat in and told us about their polished-casual bartending style. The Contrary is the kind of place you can go to have an incredible, one-of-a-kind craft cocktail without the stuffy feel....
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Don't Call me Shirley | PPP Episode 76
Welcome back to the Pour People Podcast! This week, we hung out with Corey at Shirley's Bar & Grill. Shirleys is a 70s-themed neighborhood bar in West Des Moines, where the walls are riddled with lava lamps, photos of movie stars, and mugshots. Shirley's is also home to our very own Mia! This…
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Wine Industry Secrets at Purveyor | PPP Episode 75
Welcome back to the Pour People Podcast! This week we talked to Eva at Purveyor! Eva is a well-traveled wine connoisseur, she's harvested grapes with her feet from spain to Australia and everywhere in between. Jaydn learned that wine sometimes comes in a bottle! Mia also learned that wine comes…
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Standing On Derogatory | PPP Episode 74
Welcome back to the Pour People Podcast! This week, we served C*** at The Garage with Madison! The Garage is a cool little spot in Indianola, Iowa, that used to be an auto shop. Jaydn learned that not everybody is nice, even when they have their nice face on. Mia told us that she knows the owner,...
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Applebees is a Cult! | PPP Episode 73
Welcome back to The Pour People Podcast! This week, we hung out with Brandin and Allison at El Bait Shop! Brandin tells us how deep the rabbit hole goes when you're eatin' good in the neighborhood, Mia opens up about what keeps her going behind the bar, and Mike changed a battery. All this and…
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It's Cool, We're Locals | PPP Episode 72
Welcome back to the Pour People Podcast! This week, we were able to hang out at a top-secret spot that only the locals know about. Leah hosted us at Locals Bar & Stage. Leah is long for LA She moved back to the Midwest to chase her dreams of leaving California. We talk about her experience in the...
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With All Due Respect, We're Pour | PPP Episode 71
Welcome back to the Pour People Podcast! This week, we wrangled in the winners of Pour Wars! This episode is 100% chaos and we had a blast. Alicia taught us that band nerds can be cool too, Carla reminded us that Puerto Rico is basically Hawaii, and Philip taught us how to be the most amazing...
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Pour People Take on the IOWA STATE FAIR (Part 2) | PPP Episode 70
Welcome back to the Pour People Podcast! This week is our second part of our visit to the Iowa State Fair! A lot of people don't know this but Jaydn actually broke his ankle and was unable to finish his interviews, so Cheeseburger and Bryce picked up the slack. Joins us as we review fair food,...
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Pour People Take On The IOWA STATE FAIR (Part 1) | PPP Episode 69
Welcome back to the Pour People Podcast! This week we got to hang out at the fair! They pretty much just let us do whatever we wanted all the time no matter what. We didn't bother with the public, we wanted to get to know the real truth from the heavy hitters behind the scenes, slinging $80...
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A Pod for the Bois at Regal Beagle | PPP Episode 68
Welcome back to the Pour People Podcast! This week, we had a Power Hour Boys' Day at The Regal Beagle with Jaydn, Bradley, and Hunter. It's a shot of beer every minute for an hour, so try to keep up. We go over our origin stories and how we started in the industry, what helped us along the way…
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Bartending Without Thumbs at Singlespeed | PPP Episode 67
Welcome back to the Pour People Podcast! This week, Jaydn and Bradley sat down with Olivia and Bryce at SingleSpeed Brewing. Olivia is a GM of a whole place at 26 and I didn't learn how to tie my own shoes until I was 31. Bryce was born without thumbs, and when he told us that, we couldn't…
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Street Corn Interviews | PPP Episode 66
Welcome back to the Pour People Podcast! This week we changed things up a little bit and tormented a farmers market! We asked the people about red flags, favorite cocktails, and the worst bartenders. Tune in for more on Patreon!
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I'll Have Another Up-Down | PPP Episode 65
Welcome back to the Pour People Podcast! This week, we had the opportunity to hang out with Jessie and Hunter at the original Up-Down location! Hunter taught us all about Malort, Anna LOVES Malort, and Jaydn got ripped off at Gamestop. All this and more this week on Pour People! Don't forget to...
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Bombs Over Tipsy Land | PPP Episode 64
Welcome back to the Pour People Podcast! This week, we switched it up a little bit and played a drinking game called Tipsy Land at Bomb Bar! We liked Bradley so much that we invited him to play with us. Tipsy Land went over a little better than Cheeseburger McJanley, but there was still plenty of...
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The Best Lesbian Bar In The World (The Locust Tap) | PPP Episode 63
Welcome back to the Pour People Podcast! This week, we hung out with Bradley at Locust Tap! This bar is a real dive, and we fit right in! Bradley made us a Beach T!ts but he wouldn't teach us how to make it. Jaydn has news or something? And Haley is the new bouncer at Bomb Bar! All this and more...
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MOVIE NIGHT! Waiting at Bomb Bar | PPP Episode 62
Welcome to Episode 62 of Pour People Podcast! You're favorite Service Industry Podcast. This week we're watching the 2005 classic that didn't age too well, Waiting! If you've never seen waiting, grab some popcorn and listen to us absolutely ruin this movie while we talk over it. It's a great…
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We Got Iced By Matty Rangel In The Most Creative Way | PPP Episode 60
Welcome back to the Pour People Podcast! This week, we got to hang out with the one and only Matty Rangel. The real Matty Rangel, not the fake one. Thanks to The Regal Beagle, we were able to fly him out (somewhat) safely and host him for an episode! This week, Matty taught us all about acting…
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Treated Like Royalty at The Royal Mile | PPP Episode 61
Welcome back to the Pour People Podcast! This week we had the opportunity to hang out with Hannah Brown at The Royal Mile. This is a really cool bar that's been in downtown Des Moines for a long time. The stained glass windows and the tapestry on the walls give it a cool British vibe. We don't…
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Wet A$$ Taps on Main | PPP Episode 59
Welcome back to the Pour People Podcast! This is our final public episode from our Kansas City tour! We had the pleasure of hanging out with Ty at Taps on Main. This bar is so cool! They are one of only a few places across the country that has a tap wall for the patrons to use. Naturally we got…
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This That & The Other (Place) | PPP Episode 58
Welcome back to the Pour People Podcast! This week we had the pleasure of hanging out with Cortlyn at The Other Place in Olathe, Kansas. Cortlyn works at the Mission location, but we had a last-minute venue change, and fortunately, the Olathe location was big enough and courteous enough to open...
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Lady in Red Room | PPP Episode 57
Welcome back to The Pour People Podcast! This week is our second Kansas City episode, shot with Annie at Red Room in Overland Park! Technically this is our THIRD state to film in since we're in Kansas. Annie was the coolest guest! She taught us all about the house wine at Red Room, it's AMAZING.…
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A Streetcar Named Grille & Tavern | PPP Episode 56
Welcome back to The Pour People Podcast! We took our first field trip to Kansas City! This week we enjoyed hanging out with Mo and Mary at The Streetcar Grille & Tavern on Main Street! This place has a really cool upscale vibe with a laid-back back casual feel, and we loved spending time here. Mo...
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Pour People Podcast is about the day to day life and struggles of the service industry. We talk to bartenders, owners, servers, , managers, cooks, and anybody in the service industry about mental health, crazy stories, and how we can all improve our lives in the industry.Coming from three different areas of the service industry, with nearly 10 years of experience, we bring to you and your town, THE POUR PEOPLE!!!!!With your hosts, Anna Spencer, Haley Teel, and Jaydn Swailes, we are The Pour People Podcast.
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