Ben Schuman (Boomer), Pixie Montero
Service Entrance People
Have you ever worked in the service industry? Working somewhere that you say at least once per day "they don't pay me enough for this!"? A job you have to park way far away and come through a special door - the service entrance? This podcast is for you and by you (us)! The underpaid, under appreciated, gritty workers dealing with the Karen's and Florida Men on a daily basis. This podcast will regale with tales of the shocking the strange the scary and the HILARIOUS! And just maybe, we can open some eyes into the why's of why we do what we do. If you're just al little curious come on in! Twitte...
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Ben Schuman (Boomer), Pixie Montero
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Latest episode
Jun 16, 2026
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Episodes
Episode 109 - Allergies, Bad Tippers, and Felonious Magicians 13.02.2025 58:05
This week Boomer and Pixie jump into some server tales and share stories about how to deal with returning bad tippers, people who fake allergies, Boomer’s propensity to douse himself in water at work, and how NOT to do a magic trick at a restaurant! Don’t forget to rate (5 stars) and review on whatever platform you are listening on. Send us your industry stories: serviceentrancepeople@gmail.com....
Episode 108: “A Wintry Mix (Assorted Stories)” 30.01.2025 1:03:53
This week Boomer and Pixie talk about everything from the “Snowpocalypse” in the South, to employees having Only Fans sites, having to cut off 70+ year-old people at the bar, and more Pixie fun at “Hen and Clucksters”! Don’t forget to rate (5 stars) and review on whatever platform you are listening on. Send us your industry stories: serviceentrancepeople@gmail.com. And become a producer at patreo...
Episode 107 - Collin Sucks! (But Not OUR Collin!) 16.01.2025 1:04:58
This week Boomer and Pixie talk about a groom swallowing a bee during the reciting of his nuptials, Pixie’s horrible post-Thanksgiving family day out, plus the story of a terrible guest named Collin (NOT the one we know). Don’t forget to rate (5 stars) and review on whatever platform you are listening on. Send us your industry stories: serviceentrancepeople@gmail.com. And become a producer at pat...
Episode 106 - New Year, Same Us 02.01.2025 1:14:03
This week Boomer and Pixie are back (FINALLY) for the first episode of 2025! We’ll be sharing the crazy stories of life and death that kept us away for the past 3 weeks. Weddings, holidays, crazy families, and deaths are all involved. Don’t forget to rate (5 stars) and review on whatever platform you are listening on. Send us your industry stories: serviceentrancepeople@gmail.com. And become a pr...
Episode 105 - Florida Man + Service Entrance People = Profit? pt. 2 12.12.2024 45:23
This week Boomer and Pixie have part 2 of our Florida Man stories from Content Producer Nick Puma. We’ll tell some hotel-based stories that include a real-life “dear Penthouse” situation and what it was like to go to a major rapper’s room back in the early 2000’s! Don’t forget to rate (5 stars) and review on whatever platform you are listening on. Send us your industry stories: serviceentrancepeo...
Episode 104 - Florida Man + Service Entrance People = Profit? 28.11.2024 56:13
Happy Thanksgiving! This week Boomer and Pixie are thankful for the Florida Man stories we tell you. We will get to what is, possibly, the MOST Florida Man/Service Entrance Person stories that we’ve told yet! Plus, we introduce the term “Florida Cocktail” into our lexicon! ***NOTE: For the rest of the year, we are going to be releasing episodes every other week on Thursdays. We apologize. January...
Episode 103 - How To Train Your Dragon Roast 14.11.2024 1:11:09
This week Boomer and Pixie interview Ethan from Dragon Roast Coffee. We talk about the origins of the company, gaming and conventions, how one actually comes to roast coffee, PLUS the difference between an Apple genius and a Starbucks barista! ***NOTE: For the rest of the year, we are going to be releasing episodes every other week on Thursdays. We apologize, but Pixie will be having to be out of...
Episode 102 - Ya Know What Really Grinds My Gears? 31.10.2024 57:20
This week with Pixie back, she and Boomer will be talking about an out-of-hand, crazy wedding, the wedding photo from hell, listener stories from the retail world, and why Boomer may possibly be a deranged maniac. **NOTE: For the rest of the year, we are going to be releasing episodes every other week on Thursdays. We apologize, but Pixie will be having to be out of state and we don’t have the equ...
Episode 101 - It's A Clip Show 17.10.2024 55:13
This week Boomer and (sadly NOT) Pixie takes you back down memory lane with a clip show (finally figured out how to do it!). We’ll revisit Florida Man tales, local bars that are TOO local, and an amazing Bridezilla story! ***NOTE: For the rest of the year, we are going to be releasing episodes every other week on Thursdays. January 2025 we’ll be back to every week. Thank you.** Like, subscribe, S...
Episode 100 - Our 100th Episode 03.10.2024 1:15:17
This week Boomer and Pixie celebrate the 100th episode of the show with a look back at some of our favorite stories and anecdotes from the past 2 years. ***NOTE: For the rest of the year, we are going to be releasing episodes every other week on Thursdays. We apologize, but Pixie will be having to be out of state and we don’t have the equipment to record from multiple locations. January 2025 we’l...
Episode 99 - SOMEBODY Loved the 80's! 28.09.2024 1:05:59
This week Boomer and Pixie are back and talking about places we have fond memories of from the 1980’s. We do reviews of some childhood comfort staples like Friendly’s, Howard Johnson’s, and Pizza Hut (the old school Hut) and look at just how times have changed! Like, subscribe, SHARE, rate 5 stars with a review on whatever platform you are listening on. Send us your industry stories: serviceentra...
Announcement! 27.09.2024 0:44
Hey all! Boomer here just wanting to let you know that episode 99 WILL be released on Friday Sept 27th! We've had some crazy things going on, including a big-ass storm, that have made getting the episode out to you on time not happen. For that, we apologize. BUT, we know you'll love the episode so check back in a few hours and it'll be ready for you! Thank you! We are proud brand am...
Episode 98 - Happy Birthday, Dash and Die 12.09.2024 51:17
This week Boomer and Pixie talk about birthdays, dining and dashing, and death! We tell stories about the indignity of having to sing “The Birthday Song” for guests, to riding in the “birthday saddle” (yes, it’s a thing), of ill-timed dine-and-dashes, and even a (rodent) death! Like, subscribe, SHARE, rate 5 stars with a review on whatever platform you are listening on. Send us your industry stor...
Episode 97 - Bro, Do You Even Restaurant Bro? 05.09.2024 54:37
This week Boomer and Pixie have a bunch of head scratching stories this week, including being asked if chickens at a restaurant are imported, a fundamental disagreement on how many are in a dozen, and people who BYOB and food to restaurants. Plus, kids stabbing their parents! Like, subscribe, SHARE, rate 5 stars with a review on whatever platform you are listening on. Send us your industry storie...
Episode 96 - Cue The Semisonic (More Closing Time Stories) 28.08.2024 48:47
This week Boomer and Pixie continue from last week’s theme and tell more stories about the crazy things that happen just before closing time, including a table that shows up 45 minutes late, and THEN an additional “surprise” person joins them another 15 minutes later! And more! Like, subscribe, SHARE, rate 5 stars with a review on whatever platform you are listening on. Send us your industry sto...
Episode 95 - 30 Minutes Or Less 21.08.2024 53:03
This week Boomer and Pixie talk about the absurdity that happens 30 minutes before closing. Gusts who insist on making reservations for just before close, gusts who stay LONG past closing time, even guests who make out while the whole staff leaves! Listen, like, subscribe, share, rate and review the show - 5 stars and a review on whatever platform you are listening on. Plus, send us your industr...
Episode 94 - One Bad Apple Can Ruin A Restaurant 14.08.2024 53:46
This week Boomer and Pixie discuss how one bad person or interaction can ruin a good thing at work (or in restaurants, specifically). We cover the “pay what you think it’s worth” method, to people who abuse All You Can Eat and Early Bird promotions, as well as servers who think they’re helping by giving food away to guests and some epic sweet tea drama! Listen, like, subscribe, share, rate and rev...
Episode 93 - Nothing To See Here...Keep Moving 07.08.2024 55:39
This week Boomer and Pixie empty out the leftover (stories) drawer and talk about all kinds of random craziness. We share about the dark side of “date night”, why its important to have a back up work belt at all times, and why when we get injured at work in this business we keep going, no matter what! Listen, like, subscribe, share, rate and review the show! Give us 5 stars and a review on whateve...
Episode 92 - Everybody's Nuts 31.07.2024 49:04
This week Boomer and Pixie talk about utter craziness in the restaurant world. Including people who come in after close for their “reservations” and handsy dish guys, to all SORTS of shenanigans with nuts and nut-related allergies. Plus, why you should NEVER commit financial crimes and then get aggressive with your service entrance workers! Listen, like, subscribe, share, rate and review the show!...
Episode 91 - Mid-Shift Crazy 24.07.2024 48:57
This week Boomer and Pixie talk about your (and OUR) craziest mid-shift experiences. From guns and gangs, to soup deaths, fires, and non-fatal overdoses. Plus, an incredibly verbose story of a mid-shift hit and run! Listen, like, subscribe, share, rate and review the show! Give us 5 stars and a review on whatever platform you are listening on. Be a part of the show! Send us your industry stories:...
Episode 90 - The Dirty 18.07.2024 1:08:13
This week Boomer and Pixie talk about all the dirty stuff that goes into working service industry jobs: from customers wanting their dirty clothes cleaned or replaced by a restaurant, to bartenders trying to save women from bad dates. Having people seat themselves at dirty tables and all the way to having to deal with a life fish with an agenda these are things we deal with daily! Listen, like, su...
Episode 89 - And I Never Went Back 10.07.2024 1:01:08
This week Boomer and Pixie are back and sharing stories about the shortest jobs people have had. Including our own, we tell stories about “America’s First Job”, a “guys only” FOH experience, getting REALLY pissed about having to possibly wear a hair net, and being a 3-minute gigolo-tion! Listen, like, subscribe, share, rate and review the show! Give us 5 stars and a review on whatever platform y...
Episode 88 - Double Feature Podcast Show (Server Tales...and Bartenders...and Managers) 26.06.2024 1:17:38
This week Boomer and Pixie have a VERY full episode (as we will be off next week) and we talk about the proper hand gestures for declining a drink from a bartender. Plus, a random person plays server (and takes the money and runs!), having to interview for the job you currently have and looking for Easter brunch at a Mexican restaurant. Subscribe, share, rate and review the show! 5 stars and a re...
Episode 87 - Summer, Holidays, and Bathrooms 19.06.2024 52:00
This week Boomer and Pixie tell some Father’s day stories, Pixie spins a Scottish tale of fairies, and we talk about tipping on retail versus at a restaurant. Plus, a listener story of getting fired for changing in the bathroom at work(?). Listen, like, subscribe, share, rate and review the show! Give us 5 stars and a review on whatever platform you are listening on. Be a part of the show! Sen...
Episode 86 - Can We 86 People? 12.06.2024 58:05
This week Boomer and Pixie get creative and come up with an idea for a restaurant-inspired horror movie, a new restaurant seating concept, and drop some supermarket facts on you! Plus, updates on Pixie’s emergency trip and Boomer’s ongoing heath…stuff. Listen, like, subscribe, share, rate and review the show! Give us 5 stars and a review on whatever platform you are listening on. Be a part of t...
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