The Bartender Rant Podcast

Back together again in Baltimore, Mike and Steve are joined by Bri and her dangerous concoction of vodka and Fruit Smack. After patiently waiting while Mike raged against the audio equipment for a half hour, Bri dismantles The Gauntlet with the ease and skill of a seasoned pro. Bri's Dirty Koolaid: 2 oz. Vodka Splash of Water 2-3 Drops Liquid Koolaid Poor vodka and water over ice, add liquid Koola...

What better way to cure that New Year’s hangover than with a hearty Wisconsin Bloody Mary? Matthew (aka Chewy) is a bartender and viral Tiktok creator whose content illustrates what it’s like working behind the pine in America’s Dairyland. Although things start off a bit rocky when Steve slanders and disparages the winningest team in NFL history, Chewy’s Midwestern Charm and delicious Bloody carri...

For our last episode of the Vegas Bar Crawl, Adam sends us home with a refreshing tiki drink of his own creation. Currently the beverage director for the world famous Golden Tiki, Adam takes us on a journey filled with Polynesian Phalluses, stolen treasure, ghosts and even the legendary Mike Tyson! Follow Adam: @mradamrains Adam's Charity Count Pitaya: Individual Build: .75 oz Diplomatico Planas ....

Recording 3 episodes in a row when you're drinking is no joke and your favorite hosts needed a guest that could bring the show on home. Kat was that guest. This Vegas Gem takes no shit but can dish it out with the best of 'em. A true Vegas native, Kat captivates us with stories from the strip and tells the hands-down best answer to question #2 we've heard yet; The Tool Tip. Follow Kat: @kitty_glit...

As the head bartender for Here Kitty Kitty Vice Den, Ju was tasked with infusing the sordid flavor of a Hong Kong back alley brothel into a sophisticated and classy speakeasy experience in Sin City. Working in Philly, New York, Jersey Shore, Beverly Hills, and Las Vegas, the Ninja of all Ninjas has seen it all. Follow Ju: @girlnamedju Follow Here Kitty Kitty Vice Den: @herkittykittyviceden Ju's Be...

Buckle up, kids, this guest doesn't play around. After working all over Vegas, Javier captivates us with some incredible stories from Sin City. Sit back and enjoy his chronicles as he pours them on just as smooth as his Daiquiri goes down. But don't be fooled, just like Doctor Bird, Javier packs a punch that you weren't expecting! Follow Javier: @el_mero_cantinero Javier's Passionfull Daiquiri: 2...

Leah welcomes Mike & Steve to Vegas with cautious optimism and her delicious twist on an old fashioned. Meeting strangers at a random Airbnb in the desert would make most people nervous, but Leah comes bearing gifts and shares some incredible insight into the unseen world of Vegas bartending. She may be sweet, but don't let her fool you, this girl is a pistol! Follow Leah: @cocktailsandgrace L...

Join us for our first episode of The Vegas Bar Crawl as Alex welcomes us into the surreal scape of Lost Spirits Distillery. Not only the beverage director for Lost Spirits, but also a contestant on Netflix’s new show “Drink Masters,” Alex shares his journey from coming up in Puerto Rico all the way to mixing craft cocktails on your television! Alex’s Michelle L’amour: Make a trip to Lost Spirits D...

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Welcome our first guest from The City of Brotherly Love! Sam has been a long time fan of the show and couldn't wait to face The Gauntlet. Bar fights, Christmas bikers and swinging owners, get ready for a good time! Sam's Skinny Sam: 1.5 oz Grey Goose Vodka 3 oz Club Soda 1 Packet of Crystal Light (Any Flavor) Ice Add all ingredients into a rocks glass, stir and enjoy! FOLLOW Instagram, Facebook,Tw...

Ah, you lucky sons a bitches. Maybe this recording was the only reason that Steve and Mike ever started The Bartender Rant Podcast. Please welcome to the show, "Big Mike," the founder and CEO of CIC Powerbox LLC. Hopefully he doesn't get sued. Again.

Here it is! The proof that Mike took that little bitch Steve slap right to the face! Also, Mike owes Steve 20 bucks. Love you all. Enjoy. Follow Us: @fuckyamotha

Has the brutal heat of this summer left you pining for an escape? Well then hot damn is this the episode for you! Trey drifts onto the podcast like a fresh tropical breeze with his twist on the classic Piña Colada. Unbutton that SSBD and take a long sip while Trey soothes you with stories from Arkansas to Hawaii in that sweet, dulcet voice. Trey's Escape: 1.5oz banana washed bourbon 1.5oz coconut...

Last, but certainly not least, please welcome to the show, the final member of the Bardtender crew, Brandon McDonald! Steve and Brandon get chummy over college sports and genetic hair styles while Brandon challenges traditional thoughts on "manly drinks." Buckle up and be ready to be spellbound as Brandon attacks The Gauntlet with that sweet double damage! Check out Bardtender's! www.bartender.com...

He may be a young blood in the service industry, but he's been mastering dungeons for years now. Please welcome to the show Bardtenders', Scott Haupt! Scott whips us up some delicious drinks of his own creation while we talk D&D, bartending, and more! Check out Bardtenders! www.bardtender.com Follow Scott: @c.scott.roll Scott’s Classy Penguin: 1.5 oz Rittenhouse Rye .75 oz Borghetti 1 oz Heavy...

With the highest of initiative rolls, Jon Mateer charges into The Gauntlet with the unflinching resolve of a true Paladin. Ok, D&D aside, Get to know Jon from the Bardtenders podcast as he shares some incredible stories from his years in the service industry. From public defecation to lost gimps, it becomes clear why he needed an escape from his life behind bars into the wonderful world of Dun...

Please welcome to the show Bardtender's very own, Dale Trishman! Dale is the Dungeon Master for Bardtenders, a podcast where a group of bartenders trade in their shakers for a set of dice and explore the fantastical realms of Dungeons & Dragons. Dale gives us a glimpse into the unique world he's created for the plucky band of bardtenders and shares some backstory on how their podcast came abou...

When Steve first decided he was going to start this podcast, he had one bartender in mind; Eric Wujek. Years later, we've come full circle and have finally put this vet on wax. Kick back with this classic cocktail and enjoy the storied career of this service industry lifer! Wujeck's Old Fashioned: 2 oz. Bourbon Ice 2-3 Dashes Aromatic Bitters 2-3 Dashes Orange Bitters Orange Peel Luxardo Cherry &a...

On this episode, get to know Hope; a local Missouri gal who's wrangled cattle, hustled cowboys, and bartended from The Great Plains clear to The Rockies. Whether she's mixing it up in your local dive or sweet talking you in your country club, she'll help get you where you need to be and keep you coming back for more! Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc: 1 Bottle of K.C. Sauvignon Blanc Thoroughly chill t...

On location in Indianapolis, Mike hunts down a local favorite of the Mass Ave bar-scene. With what appears to be a full alchemy set in hand, Richard takes on The Gauntlet with the grace and precision of a true mixologist. Richard’s Whiskey Highball: 2 oz. Knobb Creek Single Barrel Reserve 4 oz. Soda Water Lemon Wedge for Garnish Fill a highball glass with ice. Pour in the bourbon and soda water an...

From humble beginnings in Dundalk, a local boy with a dream gets a foot in the service industry and keeps on climbing. Enjoy this classic Baltimore cocktail while Casey shares his story from bussing tables in a pizza joint all the way to becoming a successful business mogul. Casey’s Orange Crush: 2 oz. Stoli Orange 1 oz. Triple Sec 2 Oranges, Juiced Splash of Sprite Garnish with Orange Slice Add v...

Old friends and Irish Car Bombs are always a recipe for disaster. Throw a few back while Nick, Steve and Mike reminisce on their friendship and toast to the things to come. Nick's Irish Car Bomb: 1/2 Shot of Jameson 1/2 Bailey's Irish Cream 1/2 Pint of Guinness Pour the Jameson and Irish Cream into a shot glass. Drop the shot glass into a half pint of Guinness. Chug like there's no tomorrow and en...

The magnanimous Duke invites us in by the fire and teaches our hosts a thing or two about class. With all the graciousness you’d expect from any Maple Native, Duke share’s his journey from hawking beer at Baltimore's Memorial Stadium all the way to owning a successful blues club in Alberta, Canada. Duke's Dukeuila: 1.5 oz. Patron Silver 1.5 Trilogy Kombucha 1.5 Club Soda Touch of lime and/or splas...

Is there a God? What is the meaning of life? Did Michael really win the slap-bet? These unanswerable questions are just some of the reasons why Steve and Mike drink. And what better way to quell an existential crisis than with 10 shots straight to the noodle? Crack a bottle and listen to Steve take on The Gauntlet one shot at a time. FOLLOW Instagram @BRPdrinkalong Facebook @BRPdrinkalong Twitter...

Looks like we have an international man of mystery on our hands! Broadcasting all the way from Stockholm, Sweden, the enigmatic “JT” beguiles us with tales of paparazzi, Nordic Hot Shots, and African Spies. JT’s Jungle Bird: 40ml Dark Rum 15ml Campari 30ml Fresh Lime Juice 10-20ml Simple Syrup (Adjust based on the sweetness of the Pineapple Juice) 40ml Fresh Pineapple Juice Pour all ingredients in...