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Talk Shifty to Me

Two bartenders Katie and Lindsey share weekly recaps of their bar shifts the good and the bad, while have a shifty (drink). Each episode explores different topics of what it is like to work at a restaurant, their guests also work in the industry in varying positions and giving unique perspectives.

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  1. 20

    Server nightmare- no reservation?

    Katie, Lindsey, and guest Mikey discuss nightmare hosting stories.

  2. 19

    Hosts: The Restaurant Gatekeepers

    Join Katie, Lindsey, and their guest Mikey as they uncover the hidden power dynamics of restaurant hosts. Discover how these unsung heroes influence tips, manage chaos, and handle entitle guests, revealing the secrets behind a smooth dining experience.

  3. 18

    Server Nightmare- Training

    This week’s server nightmare story discusses the issues when it comes to training new and experienced bartenders.

  4. 17

    Ego Boot Camp: Surviving the Training Trenches

    Lindsey and Katie discuss the realities of training new staff and navigating ego clashes.

  5. 16

    Server nightmare A.I

    Katie and Lindsey share yelp review and Reddit stories about A.I. use in restaurants.

  6. 15

    A.I. servers vs. Human servers

    Katie and Linds discuss the future of A.I. in restaurants.

  7. 14

    They Always Come Back

    Join Katie and Lindsey (and never leave) as they discuss why this industry has so many return employees.

  8. 13

    Server Nightmare 12- New Career

    Join Katie and Lindsey in today's Reddit story about being burnt out and looking for something new to pivot to.

  9. 12

    Is Sysco the Downfall of Restaurants?

    Katie and Lindsey discuss if the massive food distributor Sysco is negatively impacting restaurant pricing, sourcing, and menu creativity.

  10. 11

    Server nightmare- Doordash

    Katie & Lindsey share DoorDash reddit stories

  11. 10

    DoorDash Diaries

    This week Katie and Lindsey are diving into DoorDash. We explore the challenges and absurdities faced by restaurant staff as they juggle dine-in customers, takeout orders, and the constant influx of delivery drivers.

  12. 9

    Patio Season

    Join Katie and Lindsey while they talk about the prime time for restaurants.... PATIO SEASON

  13. 8

    Server Nightmares 10- Shady Tip Pool

    Katie and Lindsey discuss whether our Reddit poster of the week is getting scammed.

  14. 7

    Server Nightmares 9- Kids Running Rampant

    Katie and Lindsey read a reddit story about kids running in the restaurant.

  15. 6

    Health Inspections

    Katie and Lindsey share a shifty while talking about the dreaded health department visit.

  16. 5

    Server Nightmares 8 -Sommelier

    Katie and Erika share nightmare Reddit stories of a sommelier.

  17. 4

    Wine, true crime, in bed by 9

    Katie and her guest Erika discuss the wine industry and becoming a sommelier.

  18. 3

    Server Nightmares 7- I'll Smile If I Want To

    What would you do if a guest asked you to smile? and... What happens when a fellow service industry worker doesn't tip? Both questions are answered in this week's Server Nightmare segment.

  19. 2

    Part Time vs. Full Time

    Katie and Lindsey duel it out by who works their life away more. While also discussing the pros and cons of part time vs full time at a restaurant.

  20. 1

    Server nightmare 6 -shift covering

    Katie and Lindsey share nightmare Reddit stories of servers trying to get their shift covered.

  21. 0

    Scratch my back I’ll scratch yours

    Katie and Lindsey discuss what it is like trying to get your sift covered.

  22. -1

    Server nightmare 5

    Lindsey and Katie share Reddit stories on yelp reviews.

  23. -2

    Yelpers

    Lindsey and Katie discuss yelp reviews.

  24. -3

    Server nightmare 4

    Lindsey and Katie discuss Reddit stories about mocktails.

  25. -4

    Recap of Dry January

    Lindsey and Katie discuss how their dry January went.

  26. -5

    Server Nightmares 3

    Katie, Lindsey and their guest Coco discuss Reddit stories.

  27. -6

    Bar Wenches and Beer Maidens

    Katie and Lindsey have their first guest Coco on they talk about their experience working in the industry as women.

  28. -7

    Server nightmares 2

    Lindsey and Katie share reddit posts and discuss

  29. -8

    Regulars

    Lindsey and Katie discuss the good and the bad regulars.

  30. -9

    Server Nightmares 1

    Lindsey and Katie discuss server and bartender nightmare reddit stories.

  31. -10

    Episode 4- Dry January

    Katie and Lindsey discuss dry January and how they stay healthy while being a bartender.

  32. -11

    Thirty, flirty, and thriving… kinda

    Lindsey and Katie discuss what’s it like to work in the service industry in their thirties.

  33. -12

    Is your significant other in the know

    Katie and Lindsey discuss what it’s like to have partners that don’t work in the industry.

  34. -13

    What is a shifty?

    Episode 1 - Katie and Lindsey discuss the significance of a shifty.

  35. -14

    Talk Shifty to Me

    Two bartenders Katie and Lindsey share weekly recaps of their bar shifts the good and the bad, while have a shifty (drink). Each episode explores different topics of what it is like to work at a restaurant, their guests also work in the industry in varying positions and giving unique perspectives.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Two bartenders Katie and Lindsey share weekly recaps of their bar shifts the good and the bad, while have a shifty (drink). Each episode explores different topics of what it is like to work at a restaurant, their guests also work in the industry in varying positions and giving unique perspectives.

HOSTED BY

Katie Bacigalupi & Lindsey O’Brien

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Talk Shifty to Me have?

Talk Shifty to Me currently has 35 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.

What is Talk Shifty to Me about?

Two bartenders Katie and Lindsey share weekly recaps of their bar shifts the good and the bad, while have a shifty (drink). Each episode explores different topics of what it is like to work at a restaurant, their guests also work in the industry in varying positions and giving unique perspectives.

How often does Talk Shifty to Me release new episodes?

Talk Shifty to Me has 35 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.

Where can I listen to Talk Shifty to Me?

You can listen to Talk Shifty to Me on PodParley by clicking any episode. We provide an embedded audio player for direct listening, and you can also subscribe via your preferred podcast app using the RSS feed.

Who hosts Talk Shifty to Me?

Talk Shifty to Me is created and hosted by Katie Bacigalupi & Lindsey O’Brien.
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