Tuff Shift!

TUFF SHIFT! Episode Eighty-Seven: The time has come for yet another Pre-Shift-All-Shift with host Sean Patrick Murtagh.   Pull up a seat and let's catch up on everything Provincetown.  From Broadway legends to thirst trap waiters to live podcasts, Seanie boy is excited to share his adventures with you. Learn more about the Provincetown Cabaret Fest by visiting: www.provincetowncabaretfest.org...

TUFF SHIFT! Episode Eighty-Six: Sean Patrick welcomes a fellow hustler, a mover and a shaker, singer, actor, stage, screen, you name it, the one and only Gil Torres.  From fake it ’til ya make it to boxing tables and surviving wedding season to performing dream roles in basement theaters, the two unpack it all in spite of technical difficulties.   Tune in and hear all about Gil’s adventures and de...

TUFF SHIFT! Episode Eighty-Five: welcome back to part 2 of our visit with Ryan Harer.   From making the dream a reality to lazy sequel titles to keeping the creative spark alive.  It's no wonder this interview became a two-parter. Follow Ryan @rharer or visit ryanharer.com And for even more of Ryan's reviews check out his substack and sigh-up for his newsletter: rharer.substack.com Check...

TUFF SHIFT! Episode Eighty-Four: Sean Patrick welcomes one of his newest social media obsessions: writer, film-goer, substacker, and hilarious Ryan Harer.  From customer service to working in Hollywood to building an online following, Ryan shares his journey and a hot take or two.   As it tends to happen here, the conversation was too much fun for just one episode. Follow Ryan @rharer or visit rya...

Episode Eighty-Three: Buckle up and brace yourselves for another "Pre-Shift-All-Shift!" with host Sean Patrick.   A quick little wrap-up post Mother's Day service AND his first Mother's Day outside of the industry.   From bad service to bad tipping to bad management, he's unpacking it all for you off the cuff. Check out Sean Patrick at the Post Office Cafe in Provincetown...

TUFF SHIFT! Episode Eighty-Two: Sean Patrick welcomes one of the fiercests and most fabulous triple-threats in NYC.  From serving LEWKS on the high seas to slinging drinks in the heart of Hell's Kitchen to keeping up with auditions and bookings, the two unpack it all.   Tune in to hear a first time meeting that sounds like two old friends catching up. Follow Gray @gray_mortier Support the sho...

TUFF SHIFT! Episode Eighty-One: Sean Patrick and Chris are back for part 2 of their conversation in unpacking Chris's adventures and evolution in NYC.  From leaving the world of restaurants to finding a new journey in fitness- building a whole community by inspiring others to find their true strength.   And if that wasn't enough, Chris and his husband opened a shop in Narrowsburg, NY cal...

TUFF SHIFT! Episode Eighty: Sean Patrick welcomes a guest who unknowingly has been a part of his first hospitality memories in NYC; the adorable, the charming, the multi-talented and faceted human being that is Chris Crowthers.  From unpacking their time spent in THERAPY (the bar on 52nd) to working brunch as a gay man to the back and forth of it all, the conversation was too bountiful for just on...

TUFF SHIFT! Episode Seventy-Nine: After a few weeks of reflection post his retirement from the world of hospitality, host Sean Patrick Murtagh is back with an all new episode unpacking what life is like on the other side of the table.  From figuring out what to do with his weekends to trying to not be "THAT GUY" that has to let everyone know he worked in a restaurant to juicy updates fro...

TUFF SHIFT! Episode Seventy-Eight:  fresh on the heels from teaching his first workshop to musical theatre majors in Iowa, Sean Patrick thought what better time that to revisit his interviews with the cast from PARADE.  Tune in to hear all the meltdowns, power outages, mommy meltdowns and more! Follow Thomas Patrick Riley @thomaspatrickriley or visit his website: thomaspriley.com Follow his fitnes...

TUFF SHIFT! Episode Seventy-Seven: In honor of Women's History Month, Sean Patrick revisits some fierce, funny, strong, and amazing friends and past guests.   Each one of these guests has not just made an impact as a performer, but also as resilient hospitality veteran, moving mountains without breaking a sweat.  From #NegroniGate to 1,200 cover nights to ridiculous bosses, they unpack all th...

TUFF SHIFT! Episode Seventy-Six: To celebrate his milestone of leaving hospitality after 20 years of service, Sean Patrick is revisiting some of his favorite conversations with past guests.  Part 1 features: Blake Lee, Nattalyee Randall, Matthew English, and the story of how it came to pass that Sean Patrick found himself in hospitality in the first place. Follow Blake Lee @yogawithblakelee ______...

TUFF SHIFT! Episode Seventy-Five: Sean Patrick welcomes a man of many talents and overflowing with charisma, Aidan Wharton.  From breaking with tradition and forging your own path to making your dreams come true and continuing to dig deeper, the two unpack all that goes into reinventing and more importantly rediscovering yourself.  Our first guest with a survival job outside of hospitality, but no...

TUFF SHIFT! Episode Seventy-Four: Part two with the ridiculously talented, multi-faceted, and ever-evolving, Carly Ozard.  Sean Patrick and Carly continue to get back on track, and mostly get there, but more importantly they unpack so much along the way.   Find out how you can learn 24 Italian Arias and Art Songs and still have difficulty figuring out complicated tip out procedures! Check out Carl...

TUFF SHIFT! Episode Seventy-Three: Sean Patrick welcomes one of his oldest and most talented friend, Carly Ozard.   An international headliner and more talents than you could shake a stick at, Carly has sung everything from Opera to EDM to Musical Theatre to Cabaret.  The two unpack way too much for just one episode, which is bound to happen when you're interviewing friends.   Enjoy part 1! F...

TUFF SHIFT! Episode Seventy-Two: Sean Patrick welcomes back his hilarious friend and maragrita-comadre, the multi-talented, Rachel Green!  (Not that one!). Rachel is back to unpack some more as well as promote her upcoming show, GREEN EGGS & WHAM!, with Mark Benjamin.   The two reminisce about their wild nights in Hell's Kitchen to creating stability and opportunities in this every changi...

TUFF SHIFT! Episode Seventy-One: Sean Patrick welcomes gay comedy icon and QUEERTY nominated podcaster and all-around mensch of a human, Eric Williams.  From serving celebrities to interviewing them; staying thirsty on the clock; and discovering happy endings along the way.   The two unpack surviving the job and rediscovering the dream(s). Follow Eric Williams @EricWillz (@ericwillzTT on TikTok) o...

TUFF SHIFT! Episode Seventy: Sean Patrick welcomes singer-songwriter Preston Scott Straus back to the show for a little more unpacking.   From knowing when it's time to move on to creating the healthy work environments to keeping your eye on the prize.  Tune in to hear all about Preston's music journey in Austin and his upcoming single, "Car Ride," debuting Feb 13th! Follow Pre...

TUFF SHIFT!  Episode Sixty-Nine: Buckle up, it's "Dine LA," week and we are off and running with a series of TUFF SHIFTS!   Sean Patrick makes the most of the sh*tshow he calls work.  From liquor reps making a sales pitch during the rush to coworkers calling out to restaurants preparing to fail.  Burn out, party of one! TUFF SHIFT! SHOUT OUTS! Richard Skipper returns to Palms Spring...

TUFF SHIFT! Episode Sixty-Eight: Sean Patrick welcomes his brother in sequin attire and one of the most joyful men in show business, Richard Skipper!  From falling in love at work to life after hospitality, the two unpack it all and then some.   It's always a joy to chat with Richard. Tune in and you'll know why. See Richard in Palm Springs in RICHARD SKIPPER CELEBRATES on Feb. 11 at 7pm...

TUFF SHIFT! Episode Sixty-Seven: Happy 2026!  Host Sean Patrick returned from his Christmas stint in San Francisco just in time to close 2025 out with TUFF SHIFTS! And of course, there was no better way to begin 2026 than with a string of back to back SHHHT Show of TUFF SHIFTS!    Listen to the roller coaster that was his first handful of days back at work... and hear the determination in his voic...

TUFF SHIFT! Episode Sixty-Six: The perfect episode to listen to as you prepare for the year ahead - magic, intention, cocktails, and gratitude.  Part two with Nikki Jobin explores the magical witchy world and manifestations that you can enjoy all year long, but especially this time of year.    Wishing you all a wonderful 2026! Follow Nikki @magickalmom  @whatonthemysticalhellpodcast    @goldenappl...

TUFF SHIFT! Episode Sixty-Five: Sean Patrick welcomes the wonderfully withcy and wickedly talented, Nikki Jobin!  A conversation that is too much fun for just one episode.   From crowd control to working San Francisco Pride to channeling the inner hispanic mama- the two unpack it all! Follow Nikki @magickalmom  @whatonthemysticalhellpodcast    @goldenapplemetaphysical Check out Nikki's online...

TUFF SHIFT! Episode Sixty-Four: Sean Patrick welcomes the kind-hearted, insanely talented, and incredibly sincere, Thomas Patrick Riley.  From toxic bosses to royal bombshells to finding balance, to two unpack all that goes into getting through all kinds of shifts. Follow Thomas Patrick Riley @thomaspatrickriley or visit his website: thomaspriley.com Follow his fitness account @tprileyfit TUFF SHI...

TUFF SHIFT! Episode Sixty-Three: Sean Patrick and Josh Bardie continue their conversation on self-sustainability in the restaurant world during the holiday season, along with a whole bunch of silliness, and how they honor the memories of their loved ones this time of year.   It's always a good time when Josh is here, so expect some laughs, some tears, and some "ah-ha!" moments. Foll...