Bardtenders

Bringing over 25 years of hospitality, brand ambassadorships, and marketing experience to the role, Nick Crutchfield joins Lyre’s from a background that includes positions as Master Educator for the Diageo portfolio for the Controls Division across 17 states. Other positions over 9+ years at the company include Master of Whisk(e)y for the Washington D.C. and mid-Atlantic markets and Program Specia...

Looking for where to start when making your next character for an upcoming campaign? The Bardtenders take a deep dive into Rogues from D&D. Like any good cocktail, characters have multiple ingredients that make up their backstory, classes, and skillsets. Join us for each episode of Character Cocktails where we shake things up, one role at a time! ---------- Don't miss out on any of the ac...

Carl Busch has been bartending for almost two decades and has been a powerful force behind the cocktail movement in Iowa. Having won “Iowa’s Best Mixologist Contest” twice, Carl has taken his craft to the next level and has pursued his dreams with talent, passion, and dedication to the field of hospitality and bartending. Carl also hosts a YouTube channel, “Alchemix Bar” with his wife that’s full...

Having just saved Gary and Arty from the Triton's hideout, the Bardtenders make plans for the road ahead as they gather their allies closer. ---------- Don't miss out on any of the action!  Head to www.bardtender.com to stay up to date with all of the Bardtender content, find resources for mental and physical wellbeing, get access to education materials, and check out what all of our bar...

Dan and Kypp started "The Industry Podcast" about 2 years ago. Their show attempts to tell the stories of people in the service industry. They  have interviewed several well-known bartenders, servers, and chefs from all around the world. Dan and Kypp attempt to keep the conversations loose so they can flesh out any interesting topics that may naturally arise. Dan has worked occasionally...

With the element of surprise in their favor, the Bardtenders are close to saving Gary. Can they get away without causing too much suspicion? We all know the answer to that one...  ---------- Don't miss out on any of the action!  Head to www.bardtender.com to stay up to date with all of the Bardtender content, find resources for mental and physical wellbeing, get access to education materials,...

Maya Hahn joins the Bardtenders to talk about her career in the hospitality industry! Maya grew up in Gainesville, Florida, and got her start in the craft beverage industry there as the general manager of Swamp Head Brewery. She was hooked on the ins and outs of working for small businesses - especially one in the craft alcohol space -but after working in various craft breweries for six years, she...

The Bardtenders take a look into the Fighter class from D&D 5e and some of the amazing things this class has to offer. Just like a cocktail, the character that you create has many components that help you create something new and exciting for every campaign! ---------- Don't miss out on any of the action!  Head to www.bardtender.com to stay up to date with all of the Bardtender content, f...

Autumn & Jerod are the creators behind COACHES & DRAGONS, a personal development program that translates roleplaying games into tools for self-discovery and action so you can experience life as a bold adventure. They are both certified Co-Active coaches and share a love of gaming and chaotic good. They believe tabletop roleplaying games offer a familiar framework that encourages exploratio...

Gary is in danger and the Bardtenders race to free him from an unknown captor. What lies in wait for the crew and will they get to him in time?  ---------- Don't miss out on any of the action!  Head to www.bardtender.com to stay up to date with all of the Bardtender content, find resources for mental and physical wellbeing, get access to education materials, and check out what all of our bard...

Chris Porto (he/him) is a founder of Many Worlds Tavern, an online coffee roasting company that sells “Coffee for Game Night” and “Tea for the Tabletop.” Chris has worked for seven years in many different parts of the coffee industry, including being a barista, manager, taster, and roastery support. Now, he does digital marketing for the Many Worlds Tavern e-commerce site, creating content, collab...

 Looking for ways to keep Joji at bay, Orin seeks assistance from a new mentor. Alistair does CrossFit against his will.  And Richter plays with cats. ---------- Don't miss out on any of the action!  Head to www.bardtender.com to stay up to date with all of the Bardtender content, find resources for mental and physical wellbeing, get access to education materials, and check out what all of ou...

Justin Carr is a member of a D&D actual play group called Adventurers Anonymous. Adventurers Anonymous live streams their games to Twitch and Youtube. Their podcast was born out of a Curse of Strahd game that the members all randomly joined on Startplaying.com. Father Doom (Landon Guss), praise be unto him was their fated DM and runs their first campaign for them. After quickly discovering tha...

With Joji subdued for the time being, the Bardtenders make plans on how to seal him away for good. Can they find a way quickly enough before he returns to haunt Orin? ---------- Don't miss out on any of the action!  Head to www.bardtender.com to stay up to date with all of the Bardtender content, find resources for mental and physical wellbeing, get access to education materials, and check ou...

Greta Buccellato is a bartender from Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Greta has been in the industry for 15 years. Greta currently serves as the Vice President of the Palm Beach Chapter of the US Bartenders Guild. Most recently, Greta has started her own business “Coded Connection” which creates augmented reality garnishes for cocktails. She’s been featured in several publications such as ShoutOut Atlant...

Sometimes answers lead to more questions.  Will Orin ever be free of Joji?  ---------- Don't miss out on any of the action!  Head to www.bardtender.com to stay up to date with all of the Bardtender content, find resources for mental and physical wellbeing, get access to education materials, and check out what all of our bards are up to!  Support the show

Marcus Bridgewater is a creator, educator, motivational speaker, and plant enthusiast. He is the personality behind Garden Marcus on social media, which demonstrates that a positive, knowledgeable approach to nurturing plants also helps us grow as people. He is the Founder & CEO of Choice Forward, a company that offers life coaching, seminars, and workshops. You can find more content by Marcus...

Remember that time our one-shot turned into a two-shot? Brandon sure does. Brandon steps behind the DM screen to lead Alistair, Orin, and Barrett in the epic conclusion to the boat heist of the century. Will they recover The Midas from Delilah? Or will the monster that lurks below the decks prove too tough to handle? ---------- Don't miss out on any of the action!  Head to www.bardtender.com...

Becky Rose is a Colorado native with a background in theater and coffee who has been working as a craft bartender in Denver for the last 7 years. Her inspiration comes from the beauty found in nature, travel, literature, and the relationships she has with family and friends. Becky has competed in a number of local, national, and global competitions including BARMANIA, an Herbs & Rye of Las Veg...

Richter sends the Bardtenders to the Angostura Islands to locate and return "The Midas" - a yacht connected to the St. Umbra family and rooted in Deliah's corrupt business deals. ---------- Don't miss out on any of the action!  Head to www.bardtender.com to stay up to date with all of the Bardtender content, find resources for mental and physical wellbeing, get access to educat...

The Church of Doom, run by Landon Guss {aka Father Doom} preaches fresh TTRPG ideas every single day to inspire creativity and help all its brothers and sisters tell their own cursed stories. Father Doom posts exclusive content on his Patreon every weekday: https://www.patreon.com/church_of_doom ---------- Don't miss out on any of the action!  Head to www.bardtender.com to stay up to date wit...

Mike Windsor and Steve Haley from the Bartender Rant Podcast return for the final chapter of The Gauntlet. Barrett, Russchman the Rowdy, and Richter head towards uncertain fates after nearly burning the bar to the ground. Will they make it out alive? Or will The Gauntlet claim its next victims! ---------- The Bartender Rant Podcast is a podcast that showcases local bartenders, unique cocktails, &a...

John Moore joins the Bardtenders for an incredible conversation about hospitality and connecting with guests. John shares his decades of experience and gives some insight into how to create truly memorable experiences. You can find John Moore on social media at @spiritsevangelist ---------- Don't miss out on any of the action!  Head to www.bardtender.com to stay up to date with all of the Bar...

Mike Windsor and Steve Haley from the Bartender Rant Podcast head back into The Gauntlet. Narrowly escaping the venomous bar juice with some help from the spirit of Camdem Yards - Barret and Ruschman the Rowdy head through the next door and get ready for their next challenge. ---------- The Bartender Rant Podcast is a podcast that showcases local bartenders, unique cocktails, & wild stories ab...

Brittany Lovvorn joins the Bardtenders to talk about working in high-volume bars, managing a large staff, and how to improve staff morale while keeping spirits high during some of the hardest shifts imaginable! ---------- Brittany Lovvorn has been in the hospitality industry for 18 years and behind the stick in one place or another for over 13 years. Brittany has worked in various roles throughout...