4 shots podcast

Send a text In this episode we sit down with Shyanne Ludwick from Harbor Brewing.  In this episode we discuss pirate festivals, floating bars, garage parties, and why you never put your hands on the staff.  Please give us a listen and as always like, subscribe, share, rate, review and all that other good stuff. CHEERS!

Send a text In this episode, we sit down with journeymen Chef Paul Cutt.  We talk about hazing the new guy at work, how much we love fried chicken, and what stupid names we come up for ourselves to make ourselves feel more important than we are.  As always, please give us a listen and like, subscribe, rate, review, share, comment, and all that other good stuff. CHEERS!

Send a text In this episode we sit down with Chef Erik Wiessner and talk about someone whom really loves pizza, being a slave to your work, and why you should never eat off of a customer's plate.  As always, please give us a listen, like, subscribe, share, rate, review and all that other good stuff.  CHEERS!

Send a text In this episode, we sit down with podcaster, DJ, and all around MC, Dave Woll.  Dave talked to us about the podcast game, his years of DJing, and everything in between.  Please be sure to also check out Dave's podcasts Discovering Grayslake and Discovering Libertyville.  This was honestly one of the most fun and funniest episodes we have done so far.  As always, please give us a l...

Send a text In this episode, we sit down with Jason Martens, head brewer at Mickey Finns brewery in Libertyville, IL.  We ask Jason about the pressures of keeping up with the newest beer trends and entering into brewing competitions.  We also spend some time talking about weird pet stories for some reason and get way too intoxicated due to us having to re-record the first half of the episode becau...

Send a text We sit down and have a good ole time with a true industry lifer, Handsome Dan Pollina. We chat about starting early, moving up the ladder, pieces of flare, and becoming domestic while in the industry. Note: This episode has been heavily redacted for everyone's safety. Version 2.

Send a text We talk with our friend Nader about the joys of owning a business, picking barrels of whiskey, beer fads, and the gluten free movement.

Send a text We sit down for a chat with Michael Pruitt, proprietor of The Vine in downtown Grayslake. We discuss the stress and pressure associated with owning and opening a restaurant, what everyone thinks of John Taffer and Bar Rescue, and do our best not to barf from shots of Malort.

Send a text We sit down with internet sensation Matt Rangel to talk about the business, mental health, the social media game, and a bunch of other cool stuff. This is our first episode the road, our first outdoor recording, and our first interview with a bona fide star. Hope you enjoy.

Send a text We have a chat with friend and restaurant group general manager Jenn Rombca. We talk about regulars, working multiple jobs, and selling out and working for the man.

Send a text Our next guest, Cherise, has been a bartender all over America. We sit down and talk about swingers, how you get pink eye, and why you should be careful answering online ads. 

Send a text We have a talk with our pal John Pauly and talk about beach bartending, taco Tuesdays, and why customers should never, ever go behind the bar.

Send a text We sit down with our pal Corey Ludwig and talk about the world of highly competitive flair bartending. 

Send a text We sit down with our mate Jack Cantle and have a chat about homebrewing, beer fads, yeast, and some of the differences between English and American pub culture. 

Send a text We explore the concepts of time, space, and good taste with our friend Kyle Cashman. 

Send a text We sit down with Shannon Schine of 28 Mile Distilling in Highwood, Il. We talk about being a lifer in the industry, balancing a family and work, drinking injuries, and the beautiful fragrances of nature.

Send a text We have a chat with legendary local chef and business owner Corey Grupe and, frankly, drink too much.

Send a text We chat with Anna Skoullos about growing up in a bar, annoying industry fads, and the Greek-American restauranteur experience.

Send a text We sit down with the legendary Scott Armstrong to chat about opening new businesses, turning 21, blacking out, and sh*tting where you eat.

Send a text We interview long time bartender Ralf Landmesser and discuss cussing, dogs, a riot in the streets, and vehicular manslaughter.

Send a text We sit down with Dustin Manislovich and talk Girl Scout cookies, music festivals, frozen pizzas, and penis molding.

Send a text We interview former cook Kyle Kiemle and discuss day drinking, the big game, and, of course, crapping our pants.

Send a text We sit down for a talk with Charlie's proprietor and wholesome all-American guy Brendan Rafferty. We talk garage karate, charity work, and the value of being in the right place at the right time. Includes a promo for the upcoming Bunny Bar Hop in downtown Grayslake.

Send a text We sit down for an interview with Tom Bystol, the proprietor of First Draft in downtown Grayslake.

Send a text Evan tells the story about how he made an old man sh** in his pants.