Katie Bacigalupi & Lindsey O’Brien
Talk Shifty to Me
Two bartenders Katie and Lindsey share weekly recaps of their bar shifts the good and the bad, while have a shifty (drink). Each episode explores different topics of what it is like to work at a restaurant, their guests also work in the industry in varying positions and giving unique perspectives.
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Episodes
Server Nightmares Falling Baby 02.11.2026 12:31
Join Katie and Lindsey as they discuss Reddit stories about some really terrible people.
Working events 02.11.2026 42:40
Join Katie and Lindsey as they reunite to work a restaurant buy-out together.
Server nightmare - closing without notice 23.10.2026 11:16
Katie and Lindsey discuss Reddit stories of restaurants staff finding out their restaurant was closing.
Ep 24 - It’s closing time 05.10.2026 36:05
Katie & Linds discuss working at restaurants that close.
Dine & Dashers 21.09.2026 53:00
Katie and Lindsey discuss their experiences with people dining and dashing on a table.
Server Nighmares - Resturants and TVs 31.08.2026 8:52
Join Katie and Lindsey on this week's Server Nightmare series. We're discussing food and restaurants on TV and movies. Then we'll decide if TV's should be in restaurants or not.
Restaurants Portrayed in Media 31.08.2026 37:46
Join Katie and Lindsey in this week's episode where we talk about the industry portrayed in popular TV and movies. Also we find ourselves in a real life Mandala Effect.
Server Nightmare- Write Ups 16.07.2026 11:50
Lindsey and Katie share Reddit stories of servers getting written up.
Petty Write-Up Energy 14.07.2026 41:04
Lindsey & Katie talk about write ups in the restaurant industry.
Danager the manager 30.06.2026 43:45
In this episode, Katie and her guest Laura dive into what makes a great manager, the difference between trust and micromanagement, and the realities of working in hospitality. They share stories from years in the restaurant industry and reflect on the leadership lessons that stuck with them.
Server nightmare- no reservation? 11.06.2026 16:03
Katie, Lindsey, and guest Mikey discuss nightmare hosting stories.
Hosts: The Restaurant Gatekeepers 09.06.2026 27:10
Join Katie, Lindsey, and their guest Mikey as they uncover the hidden power dynamics of restaurant hosts. Discover how these unsung heroes influence tips, manage chaos, and handle entitle guests, revealing the secrets behind a smooth dining experience.
Server Nightmare- Training 05.06.2026 17:27
This week’s server nightmare story discusses the issues when it comes to training new and experienced bartenders.
Ego Boot Camp: Surviving the Training Trenches 03.06.2026 31:55
Lindsey and Katie discuss the realities of training new staff and navigating ego clashes.
Server nightmare A.I 27.05.2026 15:22
Katie and Lindsey share yelp review and Reddit stories about A.I. use in restaurants.
A.I. servers vs. Human servers 25.05.2026 22:09
Katie and Linds discuss the future of A.I. in restaurants.
Server Nightmare 12- New Career 18.05.2026 11:05
Join Katie and Lindsey in today's Reddit story about being burnt out and looking for something new to pivot to.
They Always Come Back 18.05.2026 32:58
Join Katie and Lindsey (and never leave) as they discuss why this industry has so many return employees.
Is Sysco the Downfall of Restaurants? 08.05.2026 28:32
Katie and Lindsey discuss if the massive food distributor Sysco is negatively impacting restaurant pricing, sourcing, and menu creativity.
Server nightmare- Doordash 05.05.2026 9:35
Katie & Lindsey share DoorDash reddit stories
DoorDash Diaries 27.04.2026 26:46
This week Katie and Lindsey are diving into DoorDash. We explore the challenges and absurdities faced by restaurant staff as they juggle dine-in customers, takeout orders, and the constant influx of delivery drivers.
Server Nightmares 10- Shady Tip Pool 20.04.2026 11:08
Katie and Lindsey discuss whether our Reddit poster of the week is getting scammed.
Patio Season 20.04.2026 34:22
Join Katie and Lindsey while they talk about the prime time for restaurants.... PATIO SEASON
Server Nightmares 9- Kids Running Rampant 07.04.2026 12:24
Katie and Lindsey read a reddit story about kids running in the restaurant.
Health Inspections 07.04.2026 32:43
Katie and Lindsey share a shifty while talking about the dreaded health department visit.
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