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Bar Buzz podcast

Bar Buzz is your Service Industry Support Group, where we discuss all things related to the Wild, Wacky, Wonderful, and slightly Warped, World of Bars and Restaurants. It's where hospitality meets reality and the place to rant, rave and rant about being a bartender or server.
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May 22, 2017

In episode 27, Botched Proposals and Busted Heads, C.J. and Ryan cover such topics as Boston people, salted margaritas and lawyers gone wild.   Stay tuned at the end for a special peek at Life Behind Bars.

May 16, 2017

In Episode 26, Tequila Drunk and Costco Casseroles, C.J. and Ryan talk about order changers, fixed menu substitutions and how hell is full of little girls.  They also cover some amazing tequila drunk ladies.

May 8, 2017

In episode 25, Sweet Gimlets and Sun Gods, C.J. and Ryan discuss bullshitting a bullshitter, baked potato entree's and moving too fast at work.  They also hit on more sweet tea and big portion stories.

May 1, 2017

In Episode 24, The 5 Step Cosmo and Warm Apple Pie, C.J. and Ryan cover hard hitting topics like hotel sex, deciding on a cheese and what qualifies as apple pie. 

Apr 27, 2017

In Episode 23, World Travelers and Girls Kissing, C.J. and Ryan tackle such topical subjects like emergency food, raw egg cakes, why notters and world Travelers.   You need tro check this one out to get the full Kermugin Effect.

Apr 18, 2017

In this episode, C.J. and Ryan cover such hot topics as wine samplers, hot food and kitchen fights.   They also discuss large wine glasses and undercooked steaks.

Apr 11, 2017

In Episode 21, Heroin Googlers and Side Work Nazis, C.J. and Ryan cover exciting topics, such as crying 2 yr olds, googling for heroin and expert amateur analysis of the Masters Tournament.  They also talk about $500 bottles of wine, random TIP amounts and brides to be.

Apr 3, 2017

In Episode 20, Wasp Wranglers and Water Shots, C.J. and Ryan discuss pouting customers, messy eaters and stupid practical jokes from guests.   They also cover the Top 20 jobs ranked higher than being a bartender or server.

Mar 28, 2017

In this episode, C.J. and Ryan get their Spenickal Dorsi on and rant about people who want to redesign your restaurant, chips and salsa as an entrée and why you should always shut off your phone.

Mar 21, 2017

In this episode, C.J. and Ryan tackle drunk golfers, humongous portions and bartenders and servers with attitudes.  They also discuss prefixed menu nightmares, weird random questions and power hungry coworkers.

Mar 13, 2017

In this episode, C.J. and Ryan rant about soft talkers, passive aggressive complainers and people who can't figure out how to order food.  They also discuss goofy mistakes by servers, customers who want you to smell their drinks and the top 10 cocktails men should never order.

Mar 6, 2017

In this episode, Interview Tips and Serial Killer Stares, C.J. and Ryan give tips on what NOT to ask on job interviews.  They also cover important topics like temperature control freaks, serial killer stares and people who yell out random facts at inappropriate times.

Feb 27, 2017

In Episode 15, C.J. and Ryan rant about early staff meetings, Darts on TV and the various types of Servers you might find yourself working with.   They also answer some age old questions like, How do I go about getting my drinks, and why is my WELLDONE steak TAKING SO LONG?

Feb 20, 2017

In this very special Valentines Episode, C.J. and Ryan cover hard hitting topics like vomiting on your dinner plate, Logo Batman and breaking peoples ribs with CPR.   They also discuss choking on fish bones, big steaks and they give you a behind the scenes look at the making of Bar Buzz.

Feb 14, 2017

In the 13th episode, C.J. and Ryan rant about separate checks, Corkage Fees and people who think light ice means a stronger drink.   They also go off on angry Chefs, declined credit cards and the joys of heroin.   You won't want to miss Ryan's truer to life Gin ad.

 

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Feb 6, 2017

In this episode C.J. and Ryan hit on the Superbowl, people who break glasses and people who want to teach you how to do your job.   They also discuss Birthday singers, Waiting 101 and the dreaded Bartenders Bible.

Also check out our new and useful Acronym for Servers and Bartenders.

L.E.A.R.N.

L= Leave the area immediately

E= Expect the worse

A= Act like you don't speak English

R= Repeat everything they say in the form of a question

N= Never let them see your nametag

 

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Jan 31, 2017

C.J. Spaulding and Ryan take on an evil genius hell-bent on getting a free Margarita, servers who are jaded for no reason and that one server who hovers over a table.

They also feature more goofy requests, the eternal search for the rest room and another spring roll story from C.J.

 

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Jan 23, 2017

In episode #10, C.J. Spaulding and Ryan discuss cats locked in closets, Whoopin customers on their tabs, letter writers and the insanity of 2 salads with one meal.

 

They also cover once a year guests, the joys of friendly room service attendants and locking your burrito in the hotel safe.

 

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Jan 16, 2017

C.J. Spaulding is back from Istanbul and he and Ryan are at it again, covering subjects like choking on lemon seeds, how to spot a Becks Light, Gift Card hell and what a good TIP on $50 is.

They also cover mispronounced menu items, Secret Shoppers and people who share meals and want to tell you why.

 

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Jan 9, 2017

In this episode, C.J. Spaulding and Ryan tackle recurring Server Dreams, wise cracking customers and people who don't complain but really do.   They also cover that difficult, demanding guest, the ones who order the same thing from everyone they see and chip reading credit card machines.

Jan 2, 2017

In this episode, C.J. Spaulding and Ryan cover amazing restaurant topics such as Happy Hour dorks, Table Vultures and fighting couples.   They also discuss people who call you over to watch them read the menu, give you too much information with their dinner orders and use 14 sugars in their coffee.

 

 

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Dec 26, 2016

In this Holiday edition, C.J. Spaulding and Ryan discuss Verbal Tips in lieu of cash, strange people who refuse to make eye contact and how bartenders and servers lose the ability to be grossed out over ANYTHING.

They also end the year with the Top 10 things we love about being a bartender or server.   You wont want to miss it!

 

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Dec 20, 2016

In this episode, C.J. Spaulding and Ryan are joined by Cool Raines to talk about his hilarious new song, Tip The Bartender.

They also cover an array of topics, including Mister Generous Guy who skimps on the TIP, IQ Tests for potential diners, Thanksgiving in Jordan and people who read the menu items back to you verbatim.

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Definitely check out the great Cool Raines song at www.tipthebartendersong.com

 

Dec 12, 2016

In this weeks episode, C.J. Spaulding and Ryan are joined by The Bitchy Waiter for another round of Stupid Questions.   They also cover Free Peanuts, lingering customers, weird random requests and a 1000 year old bottle of wine.

We also get a great work prank story from Buddy Love.

Dec 6, 2016

In this episode, C.J. Spaulding and Ryan delve into more stupid questions from customers.  They discuss people who show up at restaurants minutes before closing time and old men who bring hookers to dinner.

In the second half of the show, our hosts tackle the issue of bad servers and bartenders, from fake server voices, lazy coworkers, mindless drones and people who just don't get it.

They also do a segment on Dingleberry wine you are not going to want to miss.

 

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