Buy Back Podcast

Join John and Alex as they interview Ben at the Uncommon Chandler as he opens the bar. Find out what a flaming Dr. Pepper is, why Ben walked out of his job at a pizza shop/bar, and listen in for a bunch of shoutouts, maybe you'll hear your name! And guess what, Alex and John are together for the first time in forever!

John and Alex interview Rachel (and her dog, Stitch) from Terre Haute, Indiana. Find out what it's like to be a bartender and nurse at the same time, what the best ideas are for a  Bloody Mary bar, and finally, a definitive answer to the age old question: "Is it okay to order water in a bar?" We trust her, she's a nurse.

John and Alex interview Courtney from Florida. Learn what it's like to sell thousands of dollars worth of Jell-o shots at a bar, why you should work hard now to play hard later, and which surprising celebrity Courtney befriended at a dive bar.

John and Alex interview Enrique from Santa Barbara. Find out about the cool liquors and bitters Enrique is making using locally sourced materials, what it's like to be served by Michael Jordan, and the crazy stuff that happens at private Hollywood parties. 

John and Alex have the honor of interviewing Zane Lamprey as he tours across the country on his Lager than Life Tour. Zane is a travel show host, comedian, and excellent drinker. Basically, he travels the world, learns about drinking culture, and drinks a lot of booze. Find out how Zane got this sweet gig and hear about some of his wildest drinking stories from around the world. 

John and Alex interview Ryan from New York City. Spoiler alert: John and Ryan are together for the interview! Find out if you should be asking your bartenders how they're doing, what it's like working at some shady bars, and prepare yourself for a spooky future episode!

John and Alex interview Amber from Iowa. Listen in to hear about the best idea for a speakeasy ever, what it's like serving in small-town bars, and the most heartwarming bar story we've ever heard! 

John and Alex interview Sabrina and learn about the bar seen around the lakes of Wisconsin. Find out about some awesome bar games, why Sabrina had to drive drunk customers home from the bar, and what its like bartending in bikini right after jumping in a lake. Let's go for a wild ride!

Happy 4th of July and Happy New Season of The Buy Back! Alex and John Interview Damon from Harmony Spirits in Minnesota where he distills and runs the tasting room. Find out how this Navy mechanic went from distilling ethanol to distilling alcohol, what secret liquor Damon uses to make mojitos, and why Bush beer is his biggest pet peeve. Let's get this party started!

John and Alex have exciting news about the next season of The Buy Back! Join us as we talk about what we've been up to, when you can expect season 3, and where The Buy Back will be touring this summer! And as always, don't forget to tip your bartenders! 

John and Alex continue their interview with Emily, Justin, Shea, and Taylor at the Red Stone Pub. Find out why firm limes make good margaritas, what scary/friendly ghosts haunt the bar, and hear from a real-life regular as to why you should visit the Red Stone Pub. Thank you so much for joining us for the second season of The Buy Back. We will see you in Season 3!

John and Alex head to Simsbury, Connecticut to interview Emily, Justin, Shea, and Taylor at the Red Stone Pub. Find out what happens when a customer's mom has to pick up their phone after a wild night, why you should only order nachos sparingly, and the terrifying story of someone not making it to the bathroom in time. Join us next week for the second half of this episode and the season finale!&nb...

John and Alex interview Hannah who works at Patis in New York City. Find out which onion goes in a cocktail and which doesn't, why some weird guy gave Hannah money soaked in pee, and why this episode slaps. Tune in next week for our second to last interview! 

John and Alex make mistakes... a lot of mistakes. Hear some in this blooper reel. Plus two new bar rules that can be discussed around the Thanksgiving table!

John and Alex interview Opee in Rhode Island. Find out what a flare bartender does, why the bar at the Hard Rock Casino can be wild, and why there was a condom in the ashtray. 

Listen to our promo welcoming Austin East Cider to The Buy Back family! Go to your local watering hole and order an Austin East to sip on as you listen to our new episode!

John and Pat interview Alex at Mad Donkey! That's right, the tables have turned again. Find out how Alex got into the industry, what happens when Pat goes rogue with the questions, and why Santacon is a nightmare. 

John and Alex interview Omar from Blackbirds! This is a special episode dedicated to all the barbacks out there who work hard and deal with a lot of shit... literally. Find out what extra special bar rule Omar teaches John and Alex, why Scarlett Johansson is the nicest celebrity he has ever served, and why the first bar Omar opens will have an aquarium in it!

John and Alex interview Gerald Donnelly in front of live bar audience! Find out where Gerald had the best Guinness in the world (it's not where you think; it's not even on the continent that you think), why Gerald heckles tourists at a bar in Ireland, and the time a dead customer came back to life! Make sure to follow us on Instagram so you don't miss the next recording of The Buy Back Live!

John and Alex continue their interview with Pat and Taylor. Find out what it's like dating in the industry, the easiest thing bar owners can do to make their employees happy, and why being a decent human being will probably get you a buyback!

John and Alex interview Pat and Taylor at a hot new cocktail bar (it's their apartment). Find out who the nicest celebrities to come through their bars were, what sustainability actually means in and outside of the industry, and how to properly order a martini. Oh... and since there are two of them and we had a blast, this will be a double feature! 

John and Alex interview Caramia at The Thirsty Beaver in Cranston, Rhode Island. We have ventured out of New York City to find out if buybacks are given anywhere else in the country. Find out what liquor The Thirsty Beave goes through the fastest, why Caramia wants to open a lounge, and what the best Italian establishments in town are.

Season 2 of The Buy Back is here! For our season premier we welcome back Mark not as a guest, but as a host! That's right, Alex and Mark interview John for this episode of The Buy Back! Find out why John decided to do his interview at Coyote Ugly (it is not because he wanted to dance on the bar, plus they wouldn't let him), what happens when there was a bar emergency after a long day of drinking,...

John and Alex interview Mark at Sing Sing Avenue A in the Lower East Side of Manhattan. Find out why a bachelor party tore apart the bar Mark worked at in Barcelona, how dark the humor in Europe can be, and what a Reverse Long Island Iced Tea is. We hope you enjoyed the first season of The Buy Back and can't wait to see you again in September for season two!

John and Alex continue interviewing Stephen as they travel across Alphabet City. Find out why the Village People are stalking Stephen, how Tinder is killing the bar scene, and why you should always double check to make sure the door is locked before starting your end of night clean up. Get ready for the finale of this two part episode!