Bardtenders

Coming to you live from Louisville, Kentucky - the Bardtenders attended the ELEVATE conference hosted and sponsored by Chilled Media!  During the conference, we had the opportunity to talk with some amazing hospitality professionals and we can't wait for you to hear their stories! In this episode, Jeff Greif talks about the ELEVATE Conference hosted by Chilled Media in Louisville, Kentucky. J...

The St. Umbra clan has captured a tail and Richter, Orin, & Calista lead the interrogation.  Alistair heads to a ritual to examine the artifact to get a glimpse into the past.  ---------- 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...

Coming to you live from Louisville, Kentucky - the Bardtenders attended the ELEVATE conference hosted and sponsored by Chilled Media!  During the conference, we had the opportunity to talk with some amazing hospitality professionals and we can't wait for you to hear their stories! In this episode, Wane Lindsey talks about his career and his connection to Hell House Whiskey.  Wane is a seasone...

The conflict is drawing near as the Bardtenders make plans to protect their loved ones and head towards the inevitable battle. ---------- 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!  Supp...

Coming to you live from Louisville, Kentucky - the Bardtenders attended the ELEVATE conference hosted and sponsored by Chilled Media!  During the conference, we had the opportunity to talk with some amazing hospitality professionals and we can't wait for you to hear their stories! In this episode, we had the chance to talk to some titans in the world of hospitality - Dale DeGroff & Ted Br...

Happy Holidays everyone!  Join Brandon & Jon as they talk about the past year and what exciting things lay ahead in 2024 for Bardtenders!  Support the show

Jacob Mentel is a bartender from San Diego, California, and has worked in some amazing bars over the years including Youngblood cocktails, Noble Experiment, and Polite Provisions where he was trained by Sam Ross and Erick Castro. Jacob is an advocate for mental health in the hospitality industry and shares his life experiences and journey over the years.  ---------- Don't miss out on any of t...

It's time for a holiday special!  Brandon steps in as the DM to take the Bardtenders on a special one-shot.  Joining us for this episode is Caleb Reeves! You can find Caleb on social media @Caleb_Reeves and stay up to date on all of his adventures in hospitality. Enjoy the episode and don't forget to "Obey. Teach. Flourish." ---------- Don't miss out on any of the action! ...

Tyler MacLellan is currently one of the bar managers at Three Dots & a Dash in Chicago Illinois. Tyler has worked in bars & restaurants all around Wisconsin including being one of the opening bar managers for PufferFish, a tropical cocktail bar that is currently on the roof of Hotel Metro in downtown Milwaukee.  Tyler talks with us about his experience in bars, hospitality, Brandy Sweets,...

With the inevitable conflict approaching, the Bardtenders plan their next move while Gary fills them in (finally) on where he's been and what happened to him.  ---------- 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...

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...