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One of the big dangers that bartenders and servers face each day is having to gauge someone's level of intoxication. Brad and Samantha talk about just some of the challenges involved in trying to navigate this while also having to determine whether or not that someone is also on drugs or medications. Make sure to follow us on FB and IG @3starspodcast

www.3starspodcast.com @3starspodcast on IG Part 2 of Our Dave and Buster's Episode with Marcus. Imparting some much needed wisdom about what a useful review should look like. HAPPY HOUR Drinking Mushrooms for our brains! https://www.everydaydose.com/ https://www.verywellhealth.com/lions-mane-7500313#:~:text=Lion's%20mane%20may%20help%20protect,limited%20and%20conducted%20on%20animals . htt...

The playland with booze, Dave & Busters! Commercials depict it as an adult’s place, but we all know better; it’s mostly still for kids, allowing parents a place to drink. Here with us today to talk about D&B is former manager, and a former ex of Brad, Marcus Wuerschmidt! HAPPY HOUR: MUSHROOMS, BOOMERS, FUNGUS AMONG US! https://www.everydaydose.com/ https://www.verywellhealth.com/lions-mane-7500313...

While we had Kavan Speck with us we just had to talk to him about a topic that most hourly employees don't even think about. Payroll! Kavan takes us through some nuances that most of us don't even have to consider as the restaurant grinds through a week. Make sure to listen to and share all of hour episodes and half shot as well as rate and review the show.

We're Back! Holidays and family hardships kept us from a regular recording schedule but we are finally here with brand new content for you. We're doing a little series we like to call "Brad's exes." where we'll be featuring some of Brad's favorite former General Managers. Starting this new year off with the youngest of the bunch, but certainly wise beyond his years. Kavan Speck joins us today. We'...

Today we are going to be talking about local breweries that have sold their souls to the devil, and the devil’s name is Anheuser-Busch. Kidding, sorta. We are talking about local craft breweries that sell out to larger companies and what that really entails.  DRINKS: Christmas Ale SHOUT OUTS: Brad:Adrien Bill: Bri Samantha: Kieren BEHIND BARS WITH BILL: Brought to you by untapped and the westword,...

We're talking about things and stuff. Batch dependency, recipe knowledge, gate keeping behind the bar, and that it's okay to not know everything as long as you are continuing to grow in your work.

Today we are going to be talking about a serious situation, one that can lead to the hospital and in some cases, death; Roofies. We sometimes joke about this topic, “Bill, see ya in three hours😘” but the reality of it is that it IS serious and not only is it serious but it’s a topic that should NOT be taken likely, as we’ll find out in the Main Course. DRINKS: Batanga  SHOUT OUTS: Brad:Chris Russ...

Ah yes, the industry wide, time tested and proven backstabbing process of poaching employees from other bars and restaurants. Of course it's not always a double-crossing Judas move, but we share some stories where it's obviously a big faux pas to screw your colleagues. And of course you've got some stories to relate to this particular topic so we would appreciate some feedback from y&#...

Today we are talking about Pumpkin Patches!  Pumpkin patches are no longer just about pumpkin picking. Most of them involve corn mazes, bouncy castles, go karting, haunted mazes, hill sliding, hay rides and more just to help make picking out a pumpkin more enjoyable for the little ones, and maybe to help fund the farm.  DRINKS: Corpse Reviver SHOUT OUTS: Brad: Carl Henriksen Bill: Toni Curtis/ cou...

People are gross! It's bad enough to fart all over the place, chew with your mouth open, or pick your nose in public. But gum chewers sticking their gum to all the surfaces in the bar is just nasty. So of course we're going to talk about it.

A quarter of the way through the season and we finally decided to tackle the topic of football. Really just a bit of conversation around what football season means to bars, how fantasy football affects bar-going, and how much of a pain it is to be constantly changing channels.

We’ve all been there: rushing to work, don’t have time to make breakfast and barely have enough time to stand in line, but ohhhh those tasty, easy to eat on the run burritos just call our name.  DRINKS: Carajillo SHOUT OUTS: Brad: John Sweat Bill: Ryan with b movies & beyond Samantha: Andrew Ferguson BEHIND BARS WITH BILL: https://www.marieclaire.com/food-cocktails/news/a14403/bar-alcohol-fact...

We understand that when people go out to bars and restaurants, they are going for a good time and to be taken care of, but the bare minimum amount of respect toward the people taking care of you needs to be maintained. Pay attention. Know your server/bartender at least enough to say what they look like and pay attention to what you are ordering. We definitely have some strong feelings on this topi...

Today we’re finishing up our ‘exes’ episodes with Samantha’s least favorite workplace in Pensacola, Florida. Drinks: GABF Gold Medal Winner in the Witbier Category, White Rascal from Avery Brewing. SHOUT OUTS: Brad: Todd Bellmyer Bill: mover & shaker Samantha: Simon Sahala Behind Bars with Bill: Bill talks about his relationship with the machines. Happy Hour: The Great American Beer Festival a...

You're very nice and we like you, but when it's obvious that we're closed, it's time for you to go home. Some people don't seem to get that message and take advantage of our hospitality when they walk in right before closing and stay long after the doors are locked and we're ready to go home after a full work day. We definitely get hyped up about the subject in this half sh...

Following up on our mini-series of places we thought would be awesome to work until we actually worked there, Brad has some truth bombs to drop about the now deceased Park Tavern in Cap Hill Denver. We were truly blessed to get Hey Denver Newsletter editor Peyton Garcia of the amazing City Cast Denver team to join us for some Octoberfest beer tasting, review stomping, and dropping her own knowledg...

Internally, butt towels or side towels are a hotly debated do or do not within bars and restaurants. We three seem to fall on the same side of the argument but also understand the reasoning for the other side. Let us now what you think!

There are some people who are just built for service and some who aren't. This half shot we tell a story or two and talk about the types of people who really live their lives with a service first mentality.

Today we’re talking about one of Bill’s exes that he was in love with… Until he actually worked there.  Cheba Hut! Stoner themed sandwich shop and bar. DRINKS: RTDs Cocktails SHOUT OUTS: Brad: Socrates and Christina Bill: indeed/poached Samantha: Noah Mucha BEHIND BARS WITH BILL: Water cups/liars/thieves. Breaks. Laws/policies vrs reality. Phone orders "They get paid to clean it up" mess...

In this business, time is of the essence, time is relative, time waits for no one, time is money. Time is all of the metaphors you can think of in a restaurant or bar. We talk about it in many aspects as it relates to the dining experience as well as from the restaurant's perspective. Strap in and ride the time machine. https://sports.yahoo.com/tiktokers-not-ok-finding-restaurant-151130484.htm...

Today we’re talking about the hidden gems of the service industry. Dive bars DRINKS: Beer and a Shot SHOUT OUTS: Brad: Eddie Karr Bill: Tiago Samantha: Fortissimo Denver  BEHIND BARS WITH BILL: “California sober’ & the correlation between recreational drug use (or lack thereof) and pay/pay periods.  “How do you afford your rock & roll lifestyler?” Following through for expectations set upo...

Automatic gratuities on larger parties have been a part of our dining out culture for a very long time. While each restaurant may treat them differently or have different name's for them, the reality is that they exist as a way to protect service industry employees ability to get paid. Unfortunately, Brian here didn't like that. Give a listen and enjoy the fun!

Today we’re talking about the fancy all inclusive resorts and what reviewers have to say about them If you like the show, leave us a review through whichever platform you listen on, ideally it’ll be 5 stars, but we encourage you to write your honest thoughts and feelings about the podcast, otherwise we aren’t holding true to the point of the show. AND we promise to not make fun of you OR rate your...

We know you expected a full episode this week but given the timeliness of the Taylor Swift tour and it's stop in Denver we just had to talk about it. The amount of revenue a concert tour like this brings to the country is enough to shake off a recession and that's just bananas. https://commonsenseinstituteco.org/swiftonomics/