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The Industry
by The Industry
A discussion with people working in the Service Industry - Bar, Restaurant, Hospitality - Front of House, Back of House, all aspects of what is commonly referred to as The Industry.
Episodes
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E279 Bree Keeney
In this episode of The Industry Podcast, hosts Dan and Kypp sit down with Bree Keeney, a Huntington Beach, California bartender who started behind the stick at 21 in the dive bars of Lakewood and Long Beach. Bree came up in tight-knit neighborhood bars where she was the bartender, bar back,...
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E278 Christin Marvin
In this episode of The Industry Podcast, we sit down with Christin Marvin, founder of Columbine Hospitality, author, and host of The Restaurant Leadership Podcast. Christin started as a line cook at 15, worked her way through fine dining and high-volume concepts, and eventually helped scale a...
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E277 Ryan Foley
Ryan Foley, publisher of Bartender Magazine, joins the show to talk family legacy, print media, and the Bartender Hall of Fame. In this episode of The Industry Podcast, we sit down with Ryan Foley, publisher of Bartender Magazine. Ryan grew up inside the publication his father, Ray Foley…
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E276 Michelle Freed
In this episode of The Industry Podcast, we sit down with Michelle Freed, a bartender currently behind the stick at The Mermaid in Downtown LA's Little Tokyo. Michelle traces her hospitality career back to age 15, working at Polly's Pies, through a stint as a general manager at Panera Bread, and...
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E275 Sean Goodchild
A former touring musician and lifelong bartender turned brand director and bar owner, Sean Goodchild joins the show to talk beer, bands, and bringing a century-old Kitchener landmark back to life.* In this episode of The Industry Podcast, we sit down with Sean Goodchild, co-owner and program...
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E274 Patrick McMurray
A conversation with Guinness World Record holder Patrick McMurray on merroir, the art of the perfect shuck, and building a career around one ingredient.* In this episode of The Industry Podcast, we sit down with Patrick McMurray, a Toronto-based oyster sommelier, restaurateur, and two-time record...
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E273 Nicole White
In this episode of The Industry Podcast, we sit down with Nicole White, a bartender currently working at OPA, a Greek and Mediterranean restaurant in Waterville, Maine. Nicole traces her path through the hospitality industry — from her first job at Panera Bread and serving at Ruby Tuesday, to...
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E272 Marina Ferreira
Inside the remote desert resort redefining hospitality, one cocktail at a time Guest Bio Raised between Brazil and New York, Marina Ferreira developed a deep appreciation for how food, drink, and hospitality bring people together. With more than 12 years in the industry, she's built a career…
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E271 Manny Hernandez
In this episode of The Industry Podcast, we sit down with Emmanuel "Manny" Hernandez, lead bartender at Stokes Adobe in Monterey, California, and a 2024 Punch Magazine Top 10 honoree. Manny shares his journey from dishwasher to one of the most respected bartenders in the Monterey Bay area...
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E270 Matthew Rangel
What happens when a lifelong actor ends up behind a bar — and realizes the two aren't all that different? That's the story of Matthew "Matty" Rangel, a born-and-raised Wisconsin bartender who stumbled into social media content creation at 5:00 AM in a pub basement, and now has nearly half...
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E269 Karolina Sliwinska
In this episode, we sit down with Karolina Sliwinska — bartender, mixologist, bar program consultant, and founder of Elite Bartender — to talk about what it really takes to build a career in hospitality. From Toronto nightclubs to luxury Marriott and Hyatt properties across Canada, Karolina's…
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E268 Dan Angus
In our latest episode we sit down with Dan Angus, co-owner of Terroir Bakery in Cambridge, Ontario — an artisan bakery built around a simple but demanding philosophy: only local ingredients, sourced from Ontario farmers. Dan spent years working his way through some of Canada's top fine dining...
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E267 Jess Long
In Episode 267 of The Industry Podcast, we sit down with Jess Long, bartender at the acclaimed Atwater Cocktail Club in Montreal, to trace her journey from hostessing at a busy Toronto restaurant, to pulling shots at Starbucks, to bartending her way through Australia and Southeast Asia — and...
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E266 Audrey Hands
What does it take to build a global career in hospitality—and fix what’s broken along the way? In this episode, we sit down with Audrey Hands, whose journey spans from London kitchens at 15 to Global Brand Ambassador for Havana Club—and now a consultant focused on improving team culture in...
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E265 Dylan Nowo
In this episode of The Industry Podcast, we’re joined by Toronto-based hospitality professional Dylan Nowo, whose path into bartending and the cocktail world is anything but typical. After starting on the brand side in beer, cider and spirits sales and events, Dylan is now making the transition...
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E264 Geoffrey Toffetti
This weeks guest is Geoffrey Toffetti, who joins us from Orlando, Florida. Geoffrey is the CEO of Frontline Performance Group, a global company that helps hotels and hospitality brands unlock revenue growth by empowering their frontline teams. With more than two decades of experience across...
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E263 Jeremiah Tomas
This week, we sit down with Jeremiah Tomas, General Manager at The Pine in Creemore, Ontario where Jeremiah works alongside an incredibly talented team focused on building one of Canada’s most thoughtful and ambitious dining experiences — currently holding 1 Michelin Star. Jeremiah’s been working...
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E262 Alex Black
This weeks guest is Alex Black, Director of Bars at Our House Hospitality Company. With over 20 years immersed in the world of bars, Alex has refined his craft and passion for hospitality to a high level. Originally from Winnipeg, Alex had the privilege of working in some of Canada’s most…
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E261 Paul Lachowich
This weeks guest is Paul Lachowich - Director of Operations & Head Distiller, Elora Distilling Company. As the first employee hired by Elora Distilling Company, Paul has been instrumental in shaping the company’s operations and product offerings. Paul’s career highlights include the following…
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E260 Nadia Hrkać
This weeks guest is Nadia Hrkać, a Toronto based Luxury Food Importer who works closely with farms and producers in Europe - mainly Italy, to create custom recipes, and private labels. She will introduce you to the highest quality artisanal products from around the world. Nadia has been importing...
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E259 Vanessa Gouachi
This weeks guest is Vanessa Gouachi who joins us for in person interview. With over two decades in the industry, Vanessa has enjoyed a long and storied career. Initially starting as a dishwasher, Vanessa moved to numerous roles in the family business from back of house, to front of house and...
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E258 Franck Desplechin
This weeks guest is Chef Franck Desplechin, author of the new book Relentless Growth: Cultivating a Chef’s Mindset for Professional Fulfillment. Chef Franck is not just another chef with battle scars from the kitchen. He has a remarkable journey: entering kitchens at 15, dedicating over 25 years…
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E257 Jasmyne Colín
This weeks guest is Jasmyne Colín who joins us from Denver, Colorado. Jasmyne aka “Malort Mami” is a self-proclaimed “bar-activist”. She has competed in many competitions such as Speed Rack and won the Malort competition Denver. While Jasmyn loves bartending and the freedom it gives her to be...
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E256 Garrett Stewart
On this weeks episode of The Industry podcast, Garrett Stewart joins us for an in-person interview. Gary has been bartending for 4 years at an “upscale casual” restaurant that focuses on local, sustainable and ethical products. Over the course of his career, Gary has taught kindergarten, worked…
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E255 Blake Canning
This weeks guest is Blake Canning who joins us from Toronto, Ontario. Blake is the National Canadian Brand Ambassador for Bearface Whisky. In his role as a Brand Ambassador, Blake has travelled across this great country educating on all that his brand and Canada have to offer. From unique cask...
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E254 Angelo Solimando
This weeks guest is Angelo Solimando who joins us from Costa Rica. Currently, Angelo is the Bar Manager at the brand new 2 Michelin Keys Resort Nekajui, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve. With Italian roots and a Bachelor’s Degree in Hotel & Hospitality Management, Angelo has over 20 years in the industry,...
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E253 Brenton Mowforth
This weeks guest is Brenton Mowforth who joins us from Toronto, Ontario. Since creating Cheers to Happy Hour in 2017, and Wander Thirsty in 2021, Brenton Mowforth has become the authority on where to drink and how to drink. His mission is to influence people to share in his passion for 'drinking...
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E252 Shawn Flanagan
This weeks guest is Shawn Flanagan. Shawn is a Kitchener native and hospitality professional with over 20 years experience working throughout the region. Starting as a dishwasher at thirteen, then assisting with prep, he’s worked near every position in the restaurant industry; from line cook to...
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E251 Amanda Jones
This weeks guest is Amanda Jones, who joins us from Austin, Texas. Amanda is a 19-year veteran of the bar and restaurant industry and the 5 year GM of Nickel City, one of the country’s most beloved neighborhood bars. A 2025 Spirited Awards Top 10 U.S. Bartender nominee, Amanda is known for her...
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E250 Amanda Colomb
This weeks guest is Amanda Colomb who is a whiskey educator and content creator with nearly 15 years of experience in the hospitality industry. Amanda has spent a good portion of her career helping people discover new spirits and enjoy memorable experiences. She uses that background to make…
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E249 Arianna Hone
This weeks guest is Arianna Hone who joins us from Park City, Utah. Arianna is currently the Head Bartender at High West Saloon in Park City. Arianna has competed multiple times in Speedrack a speed bartending competition for femmes/women and was a top 5 national finalist in 2021. She is a Tales…
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E248 Calliope Draper
This weeks guest is Calliope Draper who joins us from Montreal, Quebec. Calliope has dedicated herself to building a brighter and more inclusive hospitality sector. Her vision to provide unfailingly warm hospitality to LGBTQ+ folks, and her passion for educating those both in front of and behind...
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E247 Lia Niskanen
Lia Niskanen is dedicated to the power of storytelling and is a passionate whiskey advocate. She is an Executive Bourbon Steward (Stave and Thief Society), holds an advanced Diploma in Single Malt Whisky from the Edinburgh Whisky Academy, and is an award-winning distillery visitor experience...
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E246 Gail Nugent
This weeks guest is Gail Nugent, who joins us from Vancouver, British Columbia. Gail is the publisher of The Alchemist - a magazine devoted to the dynamic, increasingly diverse world of micro-distillers and craft cocktails. Gail is also the publisher of Vitis Wine Culture Magazine and The Growler...
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E245 Jessica Neblina
This weeks guest is Jessica Neblina who joins us from Los Angeles, California. Jessica started her hospitality career in her teens and has worn many hats since. Currently, Jessica is running her own bar in Riverside, California called Bar Ni Modo which has been a concept and project in the works...
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E244 Bethany Nardi
This weeks guest is Bethany Nardi who joins us from Granite Bay, California. Bethany’s maiden initials are BAR so it seems that a career in the hospitality industry was always meant to be. Bethany started in the industry in 2006 as a server in a little family run Italian restaurant called…
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E243 Mara Mullen
This weeks guest is Mara Mullen who joins us from Dunwoody, Georgia. Mara is currently the Beverage Manager at Politan Row at Ashford Lane, where she oversees Bar Politan, Okay Anny’s Cocktail Bar and Streaker’s Pub. With over 15 years behind the bar and a background in science, Mara bring a…
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E242 Evelina Girling
This weeks guest is Evelina Girling who joins us from London, England. Evelina is a remarkable entrepreneur and one of the few women leading in London’s nightlife and hospitality sector. She’s the co-founder and CEO of The London Cabaret Club — the capital’s longest-running cabaret — which she...
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E241 Gabriela Holzer
This weeks guest is Gabriela Holzer, who joins us from Cleveland, Ohio. Gabriela has been in the hospitality industry since 2015, upon graduating from university, in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Gaby moved to Cleveland in 2017, where she began her journey in the cocktail world. Gaby has helmed a variety…
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E240 Paul Helman and Dan Andrews
This weeks guests are Paul Helman and Dan Andrews who join us from Florida and are the creative force and owners of Pure Pour - Stop The Waste - Pour Spouts That Never Leak. Paul and Dan are two cagey bar industry vets who’ve seen it all, poured it all, and probably drank most of it. These days,...
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E239 Reece Sims
This weeks guest is Reece Sims, who joins us from Calgary, Alberta. This is Reece's second appearance on the show! Reece previously appeared on episode 227. Reece is an entrepreneur, educator, and writer with expertise in drink trends, flavour pairings, and beverage market insights. As a former...
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E238 Lillian Whyte
This weeks guest is Lillian Whyte. Lillian is the owner, operator and creative force behind My Mason - which are decadent desserts such as black forest cake, blueberry lemon cheesecake, tiramisu and many other varieties of desserts served in a mason jar. Born and raised in Guelph, Lillian is a…
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E237 Josh Cuellar
This weeks guest is Josh Cuellar who joins us for an in person interview. Bringing over 13 years of experience in the industry, Josh’s career has worked its way through a multitude of events and functions such as freelancing, special events bartending, to running cocktail programs for…
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E236 Melissa Brennan
This weeks guest is Melissa Brennan, a Toronto-born and raised bartender with almost a decade of experience behind the bar. Melissa got her start in several notable Toronto spots — Bar Raval, 416 Snack Bar/Short Turn, and Mother — before making the move to Vancouver. Since landing on the West...
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E235 Katie Black
This weeks guest is Katie Black. Born in Austin, Texas, and raised between live music and livestock shows, Katie wrapped up high school in Wichita Falls, a town where ambition has to shout over Friday night football. Katie originally headed to New Jersey on a film and theatre scholarship, clearly...
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E234 Niki McHugh
This weeks guest is Niki McHugh who joins us for an in person interview. Niki is currently the long time serving and well entrenched day shift bartender at Wildcraft in Waterloo. Niki has been employed at Wildcraft since day one of their opening over eighteen years ago. Niki initially got her…
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E233 Cassandra Michelle
This weeks guest is Cassandra Michelle, who joins us from Tampa , Florida. Cassandra is a creative and viral content creator who’s taken the social media world by storm. With over half a million followers on TikTok, Cassandra is known for producing relatable, and highly shareable bartending…
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E232 Jordan Mazzanti
This weeks guest is Jordan Mazzanti who joins us from the Muskoka region of Ontario, Canada. Jordan is currently working as the Directory of Beverage at Oviinbird Golf Club. Jordan started working in restaurants at the age of 15 when he landed a job washing dishes. Since that time, Jordan has…
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E231 Theresa Bell
This weeks guest is Theresa Bell who joins us from Atlanta, Georgia. Originally born and raised in Jacksonville Florida, Theresa has resided in Atlanta for the past 15 years. Theresa has a background in performing arts and her artistic creativity was easily translated into becoming a mixologist...
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E230 Janice Bailon
This weeks guest is Janice Bailon, who joins us from New York City. Born in Panorama City, California, and growing up in Ventura County, Janice embraces her California background. Janice feels California awarded her some of her greatest passions. She still cultivates these passions and hobbies:...
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A discussion with people working in the Service Industry - Bar, Restaurant, Hospitality - Front of House, Back of House, all aspects of what is commonly referred to as The Industry.
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