Keys Bartender Anti-maga Podcast

Yes Jim had a heart attack. He goes on to explain the circumstances. After being airlifted to Miami from the Keys he gives a report. Thank you Tracy, first responders,life flight crew, Baptist Hospital Staff. Addendum: Not a heart attack but an Arhythmia doctors said I was super fortunate. Will get around to thank everyone. Need to several gratitude episodes.

Bartending School is not the only or sometimes the best way of learning the trade. Jim goes the basics someone would need to know to get started and how acquiring those additional skills come with time.  Speaking on behalf of someone who has passed is a unique responsibility. It is blend of our interpretation of person's life from the perspective of that person and yourself. If you are lucky...

Jim's family travels for the weekend. He learns a hard lesson and reevaluates his priorities for future flight bookings. They get  to their flight after a unplanned 5k race takes place at Miami International Airport. We ponder the interesting clientele one gets to meet at Airport Bars. Finally, Jim gets to sit next to a Hitler fanboy on his return flight.

When you know you will be busy it is acceptable batch prepare certain high-volume drinks. Jim discusses the biggest concern currently for Keys residents and it's not undocumented migrants. Possible solutions to reducing traffic and highway fatalities.

Jim gets an attitude adjustment from a little stranger. We don't always have what the customer asks for, but we can help by suggesting alternatives. Jim gets summoned for Jury Duty. 

Hiccups are a part of life. There are many home remedies out there.  Jim tells you a bartender's cure.  The Super Bowl is other Jim's favorite team lost here is his reaction. 

Jim responds to a scam text from "L.A. Fashion Designer" who inexplicably continues to message Jakub, a supposed 14-year-old Polish Alligator Farm employee. Then the same identity different number attempts to contact him again this time Jim poses as a shady Argentinian of Italian Origin. Jim gives recipe for an Apple Martini. 

Advice on what liquor to get for a party. Jim has a dream and feels as if he has been wasting his time trying to interpret it. Finally, upon reflection Jim realizes how bitchy he can be prompting a potential title change for the podcast.

Jim gives us the recipe to an Orange Crush Martini. What is cognitive dissonance and how does it come into play in our lives? It is new information or evidence that contradicts our beliefs, values, or biases.  Life is good here in the Florida Keys but there is always room for improvement. 

Today, Jim shares his remembrances of his Father. No matter what tradition we come from there are many ways the loss of a parent is experienced similarly.

Jim deals with a short bout of depression. Old has a hard time competing with new when it comes to relationships. Maybe a different perspective can help. The show ends with, how to make a good frozen drink.

Jim doesn't do resolutions. We need better plans,

We close 2022 with predictions for 2023 and Jim will not be seeking the nomination for President. He is more likely to get a gender reassignment surgery. Why was Nostradamus so vague with his 600-year-old forecast?

Drinking isn't the only thing to do when it's rainy and cold in the Keys but it certainly is the most indulged. We wrap the drinks of Christmas because 10 drinks are enough. 

The technological revolution has helped Keys Folk with gift purchasing. the internet can't help you with the best gift, the gift of yourself. The 9th drink of Xmas is the candy cane martini .

A special announcement is made by a regular. It did not live up to expectations of the crowd. Its the 7 drink of Christmas. Jim reviews Company Christmas Party strategy.

Jim issues a retraction for his comments on Eggnog after his father takes issue and gives his father's recipe. Another visitor from Poland gets a whirl-wind tour of the Upper Keys. Helpful hints on where you need to be to meet someone special, and it's not a on small bus. The 6th Drink of Christmas is the Hot Cran Apple Cider.

Awkward editing does not deter Jim. Hot Chocolate is the 5th drink of Christmas it works for both non-drinkers and drinkers. Tipping remains a lion's share of the income stream for many people. 

Jim gives Company Xmas (Holiday) Etiquette tips using the movie Die Hard to illustrate the points. Spiced/Mulled wine is the 4th drink of Christmas recipe provided. Jim and some co-workers try to be anonymous during a DUI stop.

Today we continue with the 3rd of the 12 Drinks of Christmas, Eggnog. When a patron has words with another Jim has to interject himself. Two women walk into the Bar and comedy ensues.

Released simultaneously with my first YouTube Video which you can find by searching for Keys Bartender. Xmas Trees are getting scarce in the Upper Keys. Confidentiality is an implicit agreement between patron and Bartender. We wrap with the Espresso Martini as our 2nd drink for the 12 Drinks of Christmas.

We start a segment called the 12 drinks of Christmas with a drink you can make for the festivities. We describe a Roman Food Orgy prior to Jim's Post-Thanksgiving wrap-up.  Our host shares his methodology he used to prepare to feast, and it backfires on him. It is estimated that over 53 million Americans are food insecure, every episode till New Year's will be dedicated to those people. Here...

The Margarita is one of the most iconic cocktails with numerous origin claims. We go through some of the history and components. We give some tips for making sure you make your flight or cruise on time. We close with Jim's multi-layered take on the Margarita. 

While the rest of the U.S. shivers we are all toasty in the Keys.  We discuss ordering etiquette for patrons and restaurant servers. It being the approach of the Holiday season Jim asks for a modicum of consideration for the people in the Service Industry. How does New Years Eve sometimes have a chilling affect on business. Finally we wrap for tips on handling large drink orders.

 When is a drink shaken or stirred? James Bond's direction is an outlier for the properly prepared a martini and that is o.k.  Recognition, certificates, and awards are nice but they are not necessarily an indicator of greatness. Jim gives his recipe for a martini and it is simple.