Bartalk

Recording live at the 2022 Bar & Restaurant Expo, Dan, Karl, and Andy are joined by Chef Brian Duffy to talk about believing in your concept, defining an executive chef, and getting your employees to drink the Kool-Aid. Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.

Karl, Dan, Andy, and Jordan are joined by Jordan's brother Ryan to talk about working with loved ones, rewarding employees, and when you need a lawyer. Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.

Dan, Jordan, Karl, and Andy celebrate their 100th episode by reminiscing about the last five years, picking favorites, and making fun of each other. Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.

Andy compares online reservation apps, Jordan bemoans the poor quality of fake IDs, Dan is stumping for blue drinks, and Karl tries to get sponsored by New Balance. Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.

Curtis is back as he joins the crew to talk about gambling, the horror show of 21st birthdays, and the biggest pain in the ass on the menu. Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.

Alcohol distributor Curtis Chin joins Karl, Jordan and Andy to celebrate Dan's birthday by talking about dry January, chicken-related difficulties, and the health benefits of tequila! Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.

Karl, Dan, Jordan, and Andy get together to talk about market saturation, the secret recipe for ginger ale, and what you really shouldn't get your staff for Christmas. Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.

British Beer Company bartender Trevor joins Andy, Karl, Dan, and Jordan to discuss bonuses, "convenience" fees, and weeknight drinking. Thanks to this month's sponsor, Sock Panda! Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.

Where does Andy keep his step stool? What does Jordan have against Bailey's? How high does Teddy think your dishwasher should be? And why does Karl assume every place is a strip club? All these questions will be talked about on today's BarTalk Podcast. Thanks to our sponsor, Sock Panda! Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.

Bartender and writer Ted Maguire, after years of research, has recently published his new book, "The Dive Bar Qualifier." Karl, Jordan, and Andy join him to talk about the fine details and authentic patina that separates a true dive from your local townie fare. Thanks to our sponsor, Sock Panda! Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.

Jordan, Andy, Dan, and Fish talk about the shortages facing the bar and restaurant industry, from tequila to mozzarella sticks to drinkers themselves. Other topics include: romantic whiskey mixes, inappropriate bartender questions, and bullshit cherries. Thanks to our sponsor, Sock Panda! Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.

Today on BarTalk, Andy wonders when events will come back, Jordan goes behind the music, Karl is very busy elsewhere, and Dan learns where Steely Dan got their name.   Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.

On today's BarTalk Podcast, Andy gets Iced on the side of the road, Jordan defines how late is too late for the kitchen, Dan bemoans a tequila shortage, Karl admits his Zima appreciation, and Jeff answers questions. Thanks to our sponsor, Hello Fresh! Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.

Andy interprets questions to Dan, Karl, and Jordan about how to charge for your time, Karl & Dan's "unique" approach to greeting tables, and how to drum up business among newspaper readers.   Thanks to our sponsor, Hello Fresh! Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.

Ten of the South Shore's best and brightest breweries compete to see who has the best IPA. Does Stellwagen defend their title from 2019? Or will newcomers like Burke Aleworks and Brewery 44 make a great first impression?   Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.

Following Dan's rant against the moon, Hanna talks about quitting smoking, Jordan reminisces about being tipped in silverware, Andy defines the many subsets of Richard, and apparently it's Fish's turn to be the salty one. Thanks to our sponsors, The Pretentious Pickle Company and Hello Fresh! Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.

Bartalk crosses over with the Old Colony Cast as Hanna joins Andy, Jordan, and Dan to talk about prohibition. We talk about ordinary keepers, the invention of cocktails, and the jazzy tunkle-tinkle of piano music. Thanks to our sponsors, the Pretentious Pickle and Hello Fresh! Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.

Andy, Karl, Dan, and a salty Jordan sit down to talk about cryptocurrency, the puke protocol, "high-end casual," and Bill Murray tearing a man's throat out. Thanks to our sponsors, The Pretentious Pickle & Omio.com! Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.

Karl, Jordan, Dan, & Andy talk about chicken wing scarcity, bathtub tuna, wild assumptions, and how the jukebox can make or break your night out.   Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.

As Massachusetts is opening up into a new normal, Karl, Jordan, Dan and Andy talk about what they've learned over the last year, going from 60 to 0 to 60, and how to keep 100 cases of beer cold! Thanks to our sponsors, Tiny and Sons Auto Glass and Omio.com! Theme music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.

Uva Wine Bar co-founder Katy Thayer joins Andy, Karl, Jordan, and Dan to talk about opening a self-serve wine bar, punching out, and what to do when you run out of water. Thanks to our sponsors Tiny & Sons Auto Glass and Omio.com! Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.  

How does Jess handle serving customers she doesn't like? Why does Vicky's arm hurt? Is it harder for Matt to get bartending gigs as a guy? Andy & Jordan get "answer" these and many more as they clean out the question backlog! Thanks to our sponsors Tiny & Sons Auto Glass and Baxter Blue Glasses! Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.

Looking for a quarantine project? Why not build a bar in your backyard? Jess Hamill & Matt Savage take Jordan, Andy, and The Tinker's Son Vicky Lynch through the building of Bub's Pub, and we talk about hamster portraits, how many beers is "one beer," and the Oskar Schindler of mug clubs. Thanks to our sponsors Tiny & Sons and Baxter Blue! Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.

The Hilltop Athletic Association's Lou and Jim are back to talk about birthdays, the worst part of the job, and how to manage your cable company. https://baxterblueglasses.pxf.io/c/2544961/1031264/11471 Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.

Jim & Lou from the Hilltop Athletic Association join the show to talk about running a private club, being engaged with the community, and the seltzer that shall not be named.   Intro music is from "Coast to Coast" by Cory Gray.