Pour People Podcast

Welcome to Pour People's 100TH EPISODE!!!!!! On this weeks episode, Cheeseburger Monday takes his shirt off. There's new and old guests who tell all new unheard stories. Jaydn gets kissed on stage. Bradley flashes the crowd. And a whole lot more chaos is brought to the Pour People. We just want to say thanks and that we couldn't have made 100 episodes without everyone involved so thank...

Welcome back to the Pour People Podcast! This week we’re hanging out at Angry Goldfish and talking with Logan about what it really takes to run a bar—dealing with work chaos, angry customers, staff parties, and everything in between. Meanwhile, Logan almost broke his arm and we got the footage. All of that and more on your favorite service industry podcast, Pour People Podcast. Available on Apple...

Welcome back to the Pour People Podcast! We sat down with the team to talk about what REALLY goes down at a neighborhood bar—from chaotic regulars, to the kind of nights that spiral completely out of control. If you’ve ever worked in the service industry (or just spent enough time at your local bar), you’re gonna feel this one. All of that and more on your favorite service industry podcast, Pour P...

Welcome back to the Pour People Podcast! St. Patrick’s Day is the craziest day of the year to work in a bar… and this one got out of control fast. We’re at Striking Sparrow with Rachel and Kyle, talking real bartender stories, renovation chaos, and what actually happens behind the bar. All of that and more on your favorite service industry podcast, Pour People Podcast. Available on Apple Podcast a...

Welcome back to the Pour People Podcast! This week we're doing a PITBULL BAR CRAWL!!! A crazy event that our host Bradley puts together with our good friend Hunter and all of our friends. We go to different bars all over town and just jam out to Pitbull songs dressed as Pitbull. This is the 4th year of this event and it was a crazy ride. So put on your bald caps. Grab your finest Fireball, and Dal...

Welcome back to the Pour People Podcast! This week we sit down at Fairway Franks in Norwalk with Kennedy and Frankie! We talk about what it's like being siblings AND Managers of a restaurant owned by their dad! Jaydn and Bradley finally beat out The Register! And Bradley ends up showing a little bit of shoulder along with Kennedy. It's super threatening. All of that and more on your favorite servi...

Welcome back to the Pour People Podcast! This week we sit down at The Copper Cup with Sydney and Cael! Sydney shares her story of how she became a bartender after working at Guest Services in Target. Cael shares stories involving cops at one of the bars he previously worked at. Bradley comes out of the gate HOT after dry January. And Jaydn talks about a crazy situation involving his security guard...

Welcome back to the Pour People Podcast! This week we sit down on Bradley's couch to play Overcooked! A service industry game that takes place in the kitchen, which we basically know nothing about. Bradley devises a drinking game which ends with us drinking an entire bottle of Jeppson's Malört together. So grab your own bottle of Malört and grab a controller and hop in the game with us! Al...

Welcome back to the Pour People Podcast! This week we sat down with Pete and James from LUA Brewing. These dudes tell us what it takes to be in charge at one of the leading breweries in the state. How to make a great beer, have fun, and listen to PUSH by Matchbox twenty all at the same time. This is an episode with great stories, great jokes, and a whole lot of great beer. So grab a Climbing Kite,...

Welcome back to the Pour People Podcast! This week we sat down with Mark Judge, and our guest host Leah Zeller, at one of our favorite spots, Locals Bar & Stage. Mark has been in management for years, in that time he's learned what works and what doesn't. Jaydn learns how to get the job done without fist fighting servers, Bradley found new ways to call into work, and Mike is still pissing peop...

Welcome back to the Pour People Podcast! This week we sat down with Bubba and Mario at Tumea & Sons! Time & Sons is an amazing local restaurant on the south side of Des Moines that serves authentic, home cooked Italian food. Mario and Bubba tell us what it's like to build a long-standing brand based on food they grew up with. Mario can't stand Jaydn, because his favorite Italian food comes...

Welcome back to the Pour People Podcast! This week we sat down with Luke and Mike at Smash Park! Smash Park is a one-of-a-kind game bar in Des Moines with lots of pickleball courts, both inside and out. Luke and Mike are managers here, we had a feeling they'd be buttoned up like managers are, but they really let loose and spilled the tea! Jaydn learned a new word for grandparents, he can't pronoun...

Welcome back to the Pour People Podcast! This week we sat down with Ellie and Katie at Bellhop! Bellhop is a very polished tiki bar with a tastefully relaxed vibe located in the East Village of Des Moines. Katie and Ellie are two very talented bartenders who taught us a thing or two about Painkillers. Jaydn discovered that he's NOT a mixologist, regardless of how fancy the glass is he pours his PB...

Welcome back to the Pour People Podcast! This week we sat down with Nick and Phil at Masao! Masao is a high-end culinary experience with a casual spirit, located in the East Village of Des Moines. Nick and Phil have mastered Japanese and French cuisine; they found a way to keep the ingredients in the same house without fusing the flavors, and they complement each other beautifully. Jaydn learned t...

Welcome back to the Pour People Podcast! This week we sat down with Billie and Meagan at Beaver Tap! Beaver Tap is a comfortable neighborhood bar with a big menu, a strong regular group, and a tight-knit work family. Billie reminds us that even though we are 100% working for the customer, they may not know *everything*. Meagan hit Jaydn with her car! And Bradley isn't taking crap off nobody. Find...

Welcome back to the Pour People Podcast! This week we sat down with Aaron at Whiskey River. Whiskey River is a college-ey whiskey bar in Ankeny, Iowa with a pretty awesome bourbon selection. Aaron is a lumberjack by day and a master bartender by night. We see what it's like to be a rookie at a volume bar, Jaydn got slapped again, and Bradley lost his lively glow. Find out how, this week on Pour Pe...

Welcome back to the Pour People Podcast! This week we sat down with Brian and Bailey at Murph and Marys Pub. Murph and Marys is a cool little bar in Newton, Iowa with a great selection of craft beer and even better pizza. Bailey and Brian tell us about what it's like to work in the most popular bar in a small town, from headbutting the boxer machine, to hiring regulars for gift cards. Somehow Brad...

Welcome back to the Pour People Podcast! This week we sat down with Tan & Holly at the Iowa Taproom! Iowa Taproom is a staple in the east village area of Des Moines, known for their extensive local craft beer selection. Tan and Holly remind us why we love what we get to do every day, Jaydn learned a couple of new words, and Mia got scammed into taking a crop top and a hair straightener to jail...

Welcome back to the Pour People Podcast! This week we ate fried chicken at Producer Mike's house! We sat around the table, taking turns talking about what we're thankful for, and found out that Jaydn actually LOVES Smirnoff Ice. Mike's dad is in a mason jar, Mia is the family drunk, and you'd never guess what Bradley does on mothers day. Come have dinner with us this week! You're not gonna wanna m...

Welcome back to the Pour People Podcast! This week, we hung out at Wellmans Pub & Rooftop. Wellmans is a staple in West Des Moines, known for their Birthday Thursday special, where drinks are free the thursday after your birthday! This week, we talk with Hunter and Bailey about how to deal with difficult coworkers, what to do about an impatient guest, and Bradley turning 40! Leave a comment an...

Welcome back to The Pour People Podcast! This week, we hung out with Sabin and Shay at Jeannie's Bottle. Jeannie's Bottle is a cool little karaoke dive bar tucked out of the way in Des Moines. Jaydn and Mia learned some ID tricks from Sabin, a veteran door guy and bartender here. Shay talked about some of the insane things she's seen as a daytime dive bar bartender, she's on a first-name basis wit...

Welcome back to the Pour People Podcast! This week, we got into Flix Brewhouse. Lucas and Jack taught us how to brew beer, and now Jaydn brews PBR in his toilet. We get into the nitty-gritty of what life is like behind the scenes of the BTS. Crack a beer toilet PBR and hang out with us! You're not gonna wanna miss out on the Patreon. Only $5 a month for an extra, uncensored episode every week! htt...

Welcome back to the Pour People Podcast! Happy Halloween! For this Seasonal episode we hung out with the brains behind Nightmare on Ingersoll, a Halloween pop-up at the Station on Ingersoll! Zuzi does the prep for the pop-ups and, despite all the spirit(s) she provides, is a bit of a Scrooge around the holidays. We go over nightmare costumes, nightmare couples, and nightmare drinks in this extra s...

Welcome back to the Pour People Podcast! This week, we got fancy with the folks at The Contrary. Ben and Trent sat in and told us about their polished-casual bartending style. The Contrary is the kind of place you can go to have an incredible, one-of-a-kind craft cocktail without the stuffy feel. We discussed our favorite bar jobs, where we began, and what we've learned along the way. All that and...

Welcome back to the Pour People Podcast! This week, we hung out with Corey at Shirley's Bar & Grill. Shirleys is a 70s-themed neighborhood bar in West Des Moines, where the walls are riddled with lava lamps, photos of movie stars, and mugshots. Shirley's is also home to our very own Mia! This week Corey reminded us that there was a time everybody smoked cigarettes in front of, and behind the b...