Shawn Soole

The Post Shift Podcast with Shawn Soole

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The Post Shift Podcast with Shawn Soole dives into the business of hospitality with raw, honest conversations on entrepreneurship, leadership, mental health, and modern hospitality culture. From industry icons to rising stars, each episode unpacks real stories, hard lessons, and fresh ideas that help bar and restaurant pros thrive. Tune in for unfiltered insights into what it takes to build a lasting, meaningful career in today’s fast-changing hospitality world.

Author

Shawn Soole

Category

Business

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Latest episode

Mar 13, 2026

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Episodes

Episode #28 - Kevin Brauch, The Original Thirsty Traveler 02.08.2019

Had a blast sitting down with good friend Kevin Brauch of Thirsty Traveler, Iron Chef America fame and letting him regale stories of his exploits. Really great episode and I hope you enjoy it.   Join us every Tuesday & Friday as award winning industry stalwart, Shawn Soole interviews some of the hospitality industries top talents from around the world including bartenders, venue owne...

Post Shift Shot #26 - Staff Training 29.07.2019

My takeaways and five steps in training your staff.   Join us every Tuesday & Friday as award winning industry stalwart, Shawn Soole interviews some of the hospitality industries top talents from around the world including bartenders, venue owners, distillers and industry supporters. Get points of view, advice and the backstories every week.   Brought to you by www.soolehospitality.c...

Episode #27 - TOCC with Josh Lindley 26.07.2019

This week I start my Toronto Cocktail Conference Series with co founder and all round nice guy, Josh Lindley. We chat about what's lead him, his partner Jess and the gents from Drake into creating Canada's Premier Cocktail Conference. I will be interviewing a ton of people as the Official Podcaster for the TOCC, so keep an eye out for it.   Join us every Tuesday & Friday as award win...

Post Shift Shot #25 - Legacy 23.07.2019

Someone asked me why I podcast, I didn't really have a solid reason at the time but over the last week or two, I realize it's for Legacy. What's your legacy going to be?   Join us every Tuesday & Friday as award winning industry stalwart, Shawn Soole interviews some of the hospitality industries top talents from around the world including bartenders, venue owners, distillers and indu...

Episode #26 - Andrew Yap from Old Man SG 12.07.2019

One of the most amazing venue operators I have ever met and Old Man in Singapore is a testament to this. He is a quiet achiever and if you ever get a chance to go, do it. I absolutely loved sitting down with him to chat about the industry and the future in Singapore.   Join us every Tuesday & Friday as award winning industry stalwart, Shawn Soole interviews some of the hospitality in...

Post Shift Shot #24 - Eat This, Drink That with Hugh Kruzel 09.07.2019

I sat down with Hugh Kruzel from Eat This, Drink That and chat about Victoria's scene and whats next.   Join us every Tuesday & Friday as award winning industry stalwart, Shawn Soole interviews some of the hospitality industries top talents from around the world including bartenders, venue owners, distillers and industry supporters. Get points of view, advice and the backstories ever...

Episode #25 - Zdenek Kastanek of Proof & Co. 05.07.2019

Z and I go back a number of years and it was an amazing opportunity while I was in Singapore, learning about the mantra behind Proof & Co and where Z is General Manager of Hong Kong branch of the company. Really good chat to an awesome guy.   Join us every Tuesday & Friday as award winning industry stalwart, Shawn Soole interviews some of the hospitality industries top talents fr...

Post Shift Shot #23 - Singapore Ep. 2 03.07.2019

Tying up here in Singapore for the first stint, absolutely love this city but it hasn't been all roses and sunshine.   Join us every Tuesday & Friday as award winning industry stalwart, Shawn Soole interviews some of the hospitality industries top talents from around the world including bartenders, venue owners, distillers and industry supporters. Get points of view, advice and the b...

Episode #24 - Managing People 28.06.2019

I used to suck hard at this, but now I can safely say that I am half decent at managing people.   Join us every Tuesday & Friday as award winning industry stalwart, Shawn Soole interviews some of the hospitality industries top talents from around the world including bartenders, venue owners, distillers and industry supporters. Get points of view, advice and the backstories every week...

Episode #23 - TOTC '15 Throwback, Creating a Cocktail Culture in a Small City 21.06.2019

A throwback to a seminar I did in 2015 with good friends Bradford Knutson and Oron Lerner. Thank you to the lovely lady who reached out to me and thanked me for this, so I thought I would turn it into an episode.   Join us every Tuesday & Friday as award winning industry stalwart, Shawn Soole interviews some of the hospitality industries top talents from around the world including ba...

Post Shift Shot #22 - Cocktail Culture is Still a Niche 18.06.2019

A theory I have been trying to articulate and I am still not sure if I have properly, but I gave it a go.   Join us every Tuesday & Friday as award winning industry stalwart, Shawn Soole interviews some of the hospitality industries top talents from around the world including bartenders, venue owners, distillers and industry supporters. Get points of view, advice and the backstories...

Episode #22 - Lisbon Bar Show with Ian Burrell, The Rum Ambassador 14.06.2019

In the last interview for the Lisbon Bar Show Series, I got to sit down with Ian Burrell and chat rum, following your passion and drop bears.   Join us every Tuesday & Friday as award winning industry stalwart, Shawn Soole interviews some of the hospitality industries top talents from around the world including bartenders, venue owners, distillers and industry supporters. Get points...

Post Shift Shot #21 - Support Network 11.06.2019

Getting ahead is all fine and dandy but having a support network of positive and supportive people. Keep the negative peeps out of your life.   Join us every Tuesday & Friday as award winning industry stalwart, Shawn Soole interviews some of the hospitality industries top talents from around the world including bartenders, venue owners, distillers and industry supporters. Get points...

Episode #21 - Lisbon Bar Show with Manuel Barreira of Ulysses Bar 07.06.2019

In this episode of the Lisbon Bar Show Series, I sit down with Manuel Barreira of Ulysses Bar in Lisbon and chat about his 20 square foot, 10 seat bar housed in a 700 year old building and what drives him to bartend every night.   Join us every Tuesday & Friday as award winning industry stalwart, Shawn Soole interviews some of the hospitality industries top talents from around the wo...

Episode #20 - Lisbon Bar Show with Nicola Riske of The Macallan 31.05.2019

I sit down with one of my favorite humans this week, Nicola Riske and chat about whiskey, olive oil, fast cars and the circus.  Join us every Tuesday & Friday as award winning industry stalwart, Shawn Soole interviews some of the hospitality industries top talents from around the world including bartenders, venue owners, distillers and industry supporters. Get points of view, advice and t...

Post Shift Shot #20 - Singapore Ep. 1 28.05.2019

Join me as I open up Miss Fitz in Singapore. Challenges and successes.   Join us every Tuesday & Friday as award winning industry stalwart, Shawn Soole interviews some of the hospitality industries top talents from around the world including bartenders, venue owners, distillers and industry supporters. Get points of view, advice and the backstories every week. Brought to you by www.s...

Episode #19 - Lisbon Bar Show with Oron Lerner of Tel Aviv 24.05.2019

In this first episode of the Lisbon Bar Show Series, I got to sit down with good friend and Israeli pioneer and discuss cocktail culture in Tel Aviv, winning and losing and life after closing a bar.   Join us every Tuesday & Friday as award winning industry stalwart, Shawn Soole interviews some of the hospitality industries top talents from around the world including bartenders, venu...

Post Shift Shot #19 - Lisbon Bar Show 21.05.2019

My recap of the Lisbon Bar Show, had a blast in Lisbon for three days. Great little show with tons of potential, interviewed a bunch of people. Keep an eye out for it!  Join us every Tuesday & Friday as award winning industry stalwart, Shawn Soole interviews some of the hospitality industries top talents from around the world including bartenders, venue owners, distillers and industry sup...

Post Shift Shot #18 - Reflecting on 10 Years 14.05.2019

Last week while I was speaking at Lisbon Bar Show, I reflected on it being 10 years since I took over 10 years and look at everything the city has accomplished in that time.   Join us every Tuesday & Friday as award winning industry stalwart, Shawn Soole interviews some of the hospitality industries top talents from around the world including bartenders, venue owners, distillers and...

Episode #18 - Thank You 10.05.2019

This is a quick episode giving gratitude to everyone who has supported me with BC Spirits, SHC and more. Thank you  Join us every Tuesday & Friday as award winning industry stalwart, Shawn Soole interviews some of the hospitality industries top talents from around the world including bartenders, venue owners, distillers and industry supporters. Get points of view, advice and the backstori...

Post Shift Shot #17 - The Long Game 07.05.2019

I have chatted about patience, owning your mistake and it all leads to the long game.  Join us every Tuesday & Friday as award winning industry stalwart, Shawn Soole interviews some of the hospitality industries top talents from around the world including bartenders, venue owners, distillers and industry supporters. Get points of view, advice and the backstories every week. Brought to you...

Episode #17 - Jay Blackwell and Diligent Liquor Management 03.05.2019

Insightful discussion about liquor licensing and what Jay does to help licensees. You need to chat to this guy. Join us every Tuesday & Friday as award winning industry stalwart, Shawn Soole interviews some of the hospitality industries top talents from around the world including bartenders, venue owners, distillers and industry supporters. Get points of view, advice and the backstories every...

Post Shift Shot #16 - Owning your Mistakes 30.04.2019

A short and sweet episode about coming to terms with owning your mistakes, it's liberating.  Join us every Tuesday & Friday as award winning industry stalwart, Shawn Soole interviews some of the hospitality industries top talents from around the world including bartenders, venue owners, distillers and industry supporters. Get points of view, advice and the backstories every week. Brought...

Episode #16 - Mike & Lee from The Drake 26.04.2019

A wonderful insight into standing by your mission statement, working as a team and a couple and pushing through the first few months of opening.  Join us every Tuesday & Friday as award winning industry stalwart, Shawn Soole interviews some of the hospitality industries top talents from around the world including bartenders, venue owners, distillers and industry supporters. Get points of...

Post Shift Shot #15 - The Art of Resilience 23.04.2019

I go a little bit in depth this week about how to change your thought patterns, forgetting about people's perceptions and how to bounce back after you get hit hard.  Join us every Tuesday & Friday as award winning industry stalwart, Shawn Soole interviews some of the hospitality industries top talents from around the world including bartenders, venue owners, distillers and industry suppor...

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