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Restaurant Rookies

This podcast is created for those that have recently began working in a restaurant to prepare them for the weirdest, most funny restaurant stories that are told from the Restaurant Veterans themselves. Both Rookies and Vets are sure to enjoy listening and relating to our industry family! 

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  1. 100

    Episode 171: Episode 171 Cabo girls trip

    It was so much fun but like always I have the post vacation blues now. 

  2. 99

    Episode 170: Episode 170 full moon energy

    Thought I was going to stumble upon love, money, and apologies and all I’ve gotten is stress.

  3. 98

    Episode 169: Episode 169 I wish the series would end

    The series of unfortunate events that is also referred to as my life. I’m ready for happiness and happily ever after.

  4. 97

    Episode 168: Episode 168 fun in the sun-ish

    I got to do something’s outside but it’s been chilly and the sun was basically setting. However, I’m just happy I had plans.

  5. 96

    Episode 167: Episode 167 I’m a psycho

    I for sure scared my neighbor and now I have to sneak in and out.

  6. 95

    Episode 166: Episode 166 Cinco de Mayo

    Hope everyone is having a good cinco de Mayo. 

  7. 94

    Episode 165: Episode 165 Days off!

    I finally had 2 days off after working 67 days straight.

  8. 93

    Episode 164: Episode 164 ACDC

    As in our air conditioning doesn’t cool. Still no ac in one building at the hotel which is super fun.

  9. 92

    Episode 163: Episode 163 D*uche Dash Driver

    I had a bad experience with door dash and I hope that man is fired.

  10. 91

    Episode 162: Episode 162 fun adventures

    I got to do some fun things lately and feel like a normal person with friends!

  11. 90

    Episode 161: Episode 161 wedding and work update

    Just an update on my life lately.

  12. 89

    Episode 160: Episode 160 my first decision ever

    I had to make a big decision for my own future for the first time ever and I hope I don’t regret it.

  13. 88

    Episode 159: Episode 159 so sorry for coughing

    These stories made me so mad I had a cough attack which is so gross and I’m so sorry.

  14. 87

    Episode 158: Episode 158 My life is a movie

    I couldn’t write a movie this ridiculous even if I tried. 

  15. 86

    Episode 157: Episode 157 vacation catch up

    Here’s a little catch up on my holiday trip. Happy new years everyone!

  16. 85

    Episode 156: Episode 156 New Trivia Spot

    That’s about as exciting as my life is this week. But I’m hopeful for the holidays!

  17. 84

    Episode 155: Episode 155 I got one!

    I got a new job and we get holiday parties so hopefully my life turns around soon.

  18. 83

    Episode 154: Episode 154 keep your chin up

    Or down. If your luck is like mine. Manifest for me this week. 

  19. 82

    Episode 153: Episode 153 it’s always something

    I just hope to be happy and fully employed one day 

  20. 81

    Episode 152: Episode 152 negative nance

    This one’s a doozy I apologize but not much has been happening lately.

  21. 80

    Episode 151: Episode 151 multiple restaurant reviews

    I went to a few restaurants this week and even went to two of them twice. 

  22. 79

    Episode 150: Episode 150 going away party and work picnic

    I had some events this weekend, not the most eventful, but still events.

  23. 78

    Episode 149: Episode 149 vanity restored

    The vanity is restored but my sanity is not.

  24. 77

    Episode 148: Episode 148 series of unfortunate events

    My life is just constant inconveniences…buckle up

  25. 76

    Episode 147: Episode 147 return of the server nightmares

    I’m exhausted and I’m not sure if it’s from work or from being stressed out in my dreams.

  26. 75

    Episode 146: Episode 146 my life is in rambles

    Just rambling about my life. Hope you enjoy!

  27. 74

    Episode 145: Episode 145 Nashville

    Here’s the inside scoop on my bull riding adventure.

  28. 73

    Episode 144: Episode 144 manifesting and crazies

    July will be a good month! And I hope for positivity for everyone! And the psycho that stayed in the hotel this weekend.

  29. 72

    Episode 143: Episode 143 I love you

    I hope you guys know the song 1-4-3 and understood the I love you reference, or used aim and sent 143 when you signed offline. This episode is kind of boring but so is my life. 

  30. 71

    Episode 142: Episode 142 positive polly

    I’m trying at least, to be a positive, happy girl.

  31. 70

    Episode 141: Episode 141 restaurant reviews

    I went to 2 new restaurants this week and they didn’t disappoint 

  32. 69

    Episode 140: Episode 140 my reality tv moment

    Still not famous but felt like it for a brief moment. 

  33. 68

    Episode 139: Episode 139 your girl has a day off!

    After 107 days of work straight, I can see the light at the end of the tunnel!

  34. 67

    Episode 138: Episode 138 lil life update

    Nothing too funny but just a little update on my 90 days straight of work and wishing I could see the sun.

  35. 66

    Episode 137: Episode 137 Crazies

    Just be kind to people and don’t be entitled idiots, it’s that simple. Plus a funny tale to make you smile.

  36. 65

    Episode 136: Episode 136 I am not a party girl

    But I still want to be invited! I cannot spend money or be around craziness anymore. I just want to watch reality tv and drink on my couch.

  37. 64

    Episode 135: Episode 135 I’m really freakin sad

    I know this has nothing to do with a restaurant but here’s the reason I haven’t been uploading much.

  38. 63

    Episode 134: Episode 134 she’s a jolly good fellow

    It was officially my last day on Friday so listen up and hear how it went.

  39. 62

    Episode 133: Episode 133 not going to cry

    I weirdly get choked up thinking about leaving the restaurant and I apologize for it. But here’s a little life update.

  40. 61

    Episode 132: Episode 132 The Shift

    And I don’t mean a shift at the restaurant. Changes are upon us in 2025.

  41. 60

    Episode 131: Episode 131 dreamers can’t be choosers

    I had a restaurant related dream but unfortunately I only remember all the non restaurant related deets.

  42. 59

    Episode 130: Episode 130 brief lil catch up

    Not much happened at the restaurant this week so here’s a little catch up on my life and a happy thanksgiving to all!

  43. 58

    Episode 129: Episode 129 a few cute stories

    Finally I’m not ranting and complaining, sort of. Enjoy!

  44. 57

    Episode 128: Episode 128 scammers, villains, and wishes

    Here we go again. Another rant. I promise to be happy and funny soon.

  45. 56

    Episode 127: Episode 127 this one’s a doozy

    I apologize for the long rant but it’s been a “week.”

  46. 55

    Episode 126: Episode 126 ignorance is all around us

    The idiots that don’t tip are ignorant and my manager was accused of being ignorant by an angry man.

  47. 54

    Episode 125: Episode 125 inspectors

    We had an inspection and it just makes me think twice about my life.

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  49. 52

    Episode 123: Episode 123 I’m snarky now

    I can’t with people anymore. I am not holding back.

  50. 51

    Episode 122: Episode 122 $100 tip

    Got one for the first time in 14 years and I didn’t even know they liked me!

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

This podcast is created for those that have recently began working in a restaurant to prepare them for the weirdest, most funny restaurant stories that are told from the Restaurant Veterans themselves. Both Rookies and Vets are sure to enjoy listening and relating to our industry family!

HOSTED BY

Lindsey Karonis

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How many episodes does Restaurant Rookies have?

Restaurant Rookies currently has 50 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.

What is Restaurant Rookies about?

This podcast is created for those that have recently began working in a restaurant to prepare them for the weirdest, most funny restaurant stories that are told from the Restaurant Veterans themselves. Both Rookies and Vets are sure to enjoy listening and relating to our industry family! 

How often does Restaurant Rookies release new episodes?

Restaurant Rookies has 50 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.

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Who hosts Restaurant Rookies?

Restaurant Rookies is created and hosted by Lindsey Karonis.
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