Bartender Bangaz

This week on Bartender Bangaz , we’re pouring out the truth with Mitch, the owner and chef behind Spycoast Patchogue. Mitch brings a unique perspective to the show as someone who has seen the industry from every angle—starting as a bar back in Montauk to eventually owning and kitchen-managing his own high-energy restaurant. We get into the "chaos and clinking glasses" of the Long Island nightlife...

"Behind the laughter and the chaos... that’s where the real stories live." This week on Bartender Bangaz, we’re joined by Big Rich from the Brightwaters Inn . A true "Renaissance Man," Rich balances life as a teacher, firefighter, and coach with a legendary reputation in the service industry. Rich takes us back to the high-octane days of NYC's "East Coast Saloons," where he spent ten years perform...

Pull up a stool for Episode 4 of Bartender Bangaz ! This week, we’re on location at the iconic Napper Tandy's in Bay Shore to chat with the man, the myth, the legend: Little Baby Jesus (AKA LBJ) . LBJ takes us behind the bar to discuss the energy of the Bay Shore nightlife, the secrets to longevity in the service industry, and the stories that made him a local legend. If you've ever had a drink at...

Mark the Shark welcomes his old friend from Fire Island Charlie, a true veteran of the New York City bar scene, for a deep dive into 16 years of pouring drinks and collecting unbelievable stories. Charile reflects on faking his way into his first job at "The Irish Exit," growing up above his later workplace, The Folly, and why he'll always be a "dive bar guy." Listen in as he shares his most impor...

Get ready for some serious bar talk! On this episode of Bartender Bangaz, host Mark the Shark talks shop with Dan from Mary Carroll's—who was crowned the 2023 Greater Long Island Bartender of the Year! Dan has been a staple at Mary Carroll's in Babylon for nine years, starting as a bar back and working his way up to running the stick. We dive deep into the hilarious and horrifying realities of lif...

Welcome to the very first episode of Bartender Bangaz , where we pour out the truth, straight no chaser! Host Mark the Shark AKA Shmark is joined by legendary bartender and entrepreneur John Dell'Orto (Dell) for a deep dive into the wild world behind the stick. Dell, who went from accidentally bussing tables to co-owning a popular cocktail bar, shares his philosophy on handling the job's toughest...