Standing Reservations

In this episode of Standing Reservations , Becky and Brad play a vulnerable card game to help them process their grief. Talking about their late-husbands brings them comfort, so they share memories and stories, such as opening J&B Home Decor & Gifts and their husbands’ clothes they’ve kept, as their way to keep them close. They also introduce a new cocktail that Artisan made for them calle...

In this episode of Standing Reservations , Becky and Brad answer questions from the Artisan team about their favorite memories with their late husbands, Kent and Jonathan, and what they think Kent and Jonathan would think of this podcast. They also dig into their history with Artisan, sharing their most memorable dish at the restaurant and how it became their home. TIMESTAMPS [00:08] Intro [02:09]...

In this episode of Standing Reservations , Becky and Brad share the story of how they met. A serendipitous seating arrangement at a birthday party evolved into a friendship that grew after they became widows. Over cocktails, they discuss how grief looks different for everyone and the dark humor that bonds them. TIMESTAMPS [00:07] Intro [00:27] This week’s cocktails [02:23] How Becky and Brad met [...

In the premiere episode of Standing Reservations , Becky and Brad explore their bonded friendship that was formed by grief. Over cocktails, they share how they’ve helped each other with their bereavement and the role Artisan Restaurant has played as well. Sometimes you just need someone to listen during this time of loss, and Becky and Brad hope to provide that space with Standing Reservations . T...

Two friends. Two martinis. One standing reservation. Becky and Brad share unfiltered conversations about grief, friendship, reinvention, and the strange reality of rebuilding life after loss. Recorded around the table where life used to look different, Standing Reservations is honest conversation with nothing off the table. Launches May 20th, 2026. Reach Out With Your Questions!