Bedtime Bar Stories

In this episode of Bedtime Bar Stories, Gina's London adventure continues at the historic Prospect of Whitby, London’s oldest riverside tavern, to talk to a very special guest: writer, director and podcast hall of famer, Jamie Morton.  Jamie and two friends wrote one hell of a story when they turned his dad’s unusual career move into global podcast sensation ‘My Dad Wrote A Porno’ which finis...

In this engaging conversation, Gina Noble interviews Ciro, the owner of Ciro's Pomodoro Pizzeria in London. Ciro shares his fascinating journey from Rome to London, detailing the challenges he faced in establishing his restaurant, which has become a beloved destination for both locals and celebrities. The discussion covers Ciro's culinary philosophy, his experiences with famous personalities, and...

In this festive episode of Bedtime Bar Stories, host Gina Noble interviews producer Lee Hardwicke about holiday traditions, the bustling hospitality industry during the festive season, and the heartwarming moments that come with family gatherings. They discuss the cultural differences between Christmas and Thanksgiving, share listener interactions, and even whip up a delicious cocktail recipe. The...

In this episode of Bedtime Bar Stories, host Gina Noble takes listeners on a journey through the iconic Drake Hotel in Chicago, exploring its rich history, celebrity encounters, and the unique culture of hospitality that defines the establishment. Gina talks to Chris, Bob and Benny, long-time staff members of the Drake, who share their experiences and memorable stories, including interactions with...

Summary In this episode of Bedtime Bar Stories, host Gina Noble is joined by guests Liz, Jake and Nadia to share heartfelt stories from their time in the bar industry, focusing on the impact of friendship, loss, and the signs from loved ones who have passed. Liz reminisces about a special friend, Levitt, whose untimely death left a profound mark on her life. The conversation flows into a night of...

Gina is back wit the second part of her sit down with the elusive and charismatic Michael J Peter, best known as the ‘Godfather of the modern gentleman’s club’.  Michael serves up a heady cocktail of stories from his life in the fast lane. His rise from humble beginnings in Orlando to becoming one of America’s leading nightclub operators and the colorful characters he met along the way from D...

The storyhunter returns for season 2 with a bang. Gina sits down with the elusive and charismatic Michael J Peter, best known as the ‘Godfather of the modern gentleman’s club’.  Michael serves up a heady cocktail of stories from his life in the fast lane. His rise from humble beginnings in Orlando to becoming one of America’s leading nightclub operators and the colorful characters he met alon...

We have a treat for you today… some terrifyingly funny comedians sharing their hangover horror stories including our very own Joe Bartnick along with fellow funnymen Mark Christopher, Steve Lamm, Freddy Finnerty and David Sadman. A special thank you to David for hosting us at his fabulous new comedy club… the Sadman Comedy Cafe in Boca Raton.  This episode is sponsored by Anti-Elixr, the firs...

It's time for part 2 of our 'Summers On The Beach' episode. Step into a time machine and journey back to the neon-soaked, sun-kissed era of Fort Lauderdale in the 1980s! 🌴☀️ In this captivating podcast, we're taking you on a nostalgic trip through the vibrant and unforgettable moments that defined this iconic city during a truly unforgettable decade. Meet Alan and Suzanne who used to run the lege...

Step back in time to the electrifying 1980s with our latest episode of Bedtime Bar Stories. Join Gina as she sits down with two legends of the Fort Lauderdale bar scene, Suzanne and Alan, who took the helm at the iconic "Summers on the Beach" bar. In this episode, we embark on a journey filled with sun, surf, and unforgettable memories as Suzanne and Alan regale us with their incredible stories fr...

This episode of Bedtime Bar Stories is about love, loss and following your dreams wherever they may lead you. It starts, as so many adventures do, with a guy walking into a bar and locking eyes with a girl - in that most storied of towns, Vegas - but, with many twists and turns in between, it ends two and a half thousand miles away right here in Fort Lauderdale with them putting smiles on the face...

Summer might be over, but the story hunt is just getting started. The mysterious ‘Lee’ and ‘Cassandra’, big players in the sports and entertainment worlds, sit down with Gina at one of Fort Lauderdale’s hottest wine bars, the aptly named Rebel Wine Bar to share tales from a life in the fast lane. From being mistaken for a male prostitute to an Italian adventure that went so off the rails they almo...

It’s opening night at the Bedtime Bar Stories virtual bar and who better to open than comedian, best-selling author, hockey expert and master-storyteller, Joe Bartnick.  As you’d expect from a veteran of the stand up scene who’s shared the stage with Bill Burr, Lisa Lampanelli, Dave Chapelle and Robin Williams (to name just a few) Joe has a tale or two to tell. All X-rated of course and best...

This week’s episode is all about the magic of a barroom conversation with friends - you never quite know what you might end up talking about or where the time went. Gina sits down with Debbie and Ronnie to talk about dating disasters but they end up talking about coming out, a care-home break out, drugs smuggling, rum running, local Fort Lauderdale Lore and much, much more. Find out more at: bedti...

Gina explores the darker side of the nightlife industry where discretion is the name of the game. This week’s storytellers include one of Fort Lauderdale’s toughest heads of security, a charismatic couple of high-end hotel workers and a private chef who specialises in cooking with an ingredient illegal in 12 states. Just like this week’s stories, this week’s drinks are highly intoxicating and...

The story hunt continues with Gina Noble and more of the Fort Lauderdale bar scene’s most colourful characters. This week’s stories include an amateur spy, a cockpit cowgirl and a ‘blue’ house along with the usual serving of great bars and cocktail recipes to make the story go down smoother. Find out more at: bedtimebarstories.com Original theme music by Omahrose: linktr.ee/Omahrose As always, tip...

The great American story hunt begins as Gina hears stories from some of Fort Lauderdale’s most colorful characters in some of the city’s most iconic bars. First on the menu, it’s tales of a Cocaine Cowboy at the infamous Mutiny nightclub, a lost Ferrari and the hidden meaning of Pineapples… Find out more at: bedtimebarstories.com Original theme music by Omahrose: linktr.ee/Omahrose As always, tips...

Join Gina Noble, the 'story-hunter-in-chief' and proud member of America's 15-million-strong hospitality workforce, as she travels across America, starting in Fort Liquordale itself, to test her belief, based on years serving everyone from the 'Wolves of Wall Street' to 'regular Joes', that everyone has a story and the best ones are found in bars. So whether you're turning in or turning out, it's...