Side Work Podcast
Side Work Podcast
Veteran waitresses clap back in a new weekly comedy podcast where nothing's off the table other than the 15 percent tip we just stuffed into our apron. Hosted by Brooke Van Poppelen & Andrea Wallace, the two use their combined 30 plus years of servitude, extensive careers in comedy (while waiting tables), and disdain for entitled Yelp culture to dish about the career that everyone should experience to be a decent human being. Side Work Podcast combines current events, trends in the service industry and food, with hilarious server submitted stories from around the world. Godspeed and Good Tips!
Add-Ons: Bunn Coffee Makers
It's definitely iced coffee weather but before we were flying high on nitro brews, a simple and iconic diner invention revolutionized the way we drink coffee.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Add-Ons: Ranch Dressing
It's known as Midwestern meth, and is the condiment most likely to give servers nightmares. We explore the history of this divisive dressing!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Farewell Service Fees
Today we kick things off with some disturbing headlines and then the show devolves from there into the sad state of restaurant survival in California.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Add-Ons: The maitre d'
Today we explore one of the most notorious restaurant positions that exists to please the rich and famous: the maitre d'.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
A Fizzy Lifting Episode About Soda Guns
People have been abuzz for soda water since the 17th Century. In today's episode we trace the evolution it from bubbling mineral wells to the hardest working employee in the service industry: the soda gun.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Add-Ons: Non-Slip Shoes
Your feet are worth it! Today, we discuss the origin and evolution of the work safe, OSHA approved non-slip shoe.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Kid Friendly Restaurants
Throughout history, children were rarely seen or welcomed in restaurants or had menus that catered to them but now kid themed eateries are a full blown industry.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Restaurant Ruff Stuff
Man's best friend, and a restaurant's source of confusion and controversy, dogs are everywhere these days despite clear laws and health regulations.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Add-Ons: Server Aprons
Enjoy an episode from our bonus series Add-Ons where we do mini episodes about the tools of the restaurant trade! No server look is complete without an apron holding you, your pens, lighters, and foil wine caps together!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Early Retirement, Food Trucks, & Manifestation w/ Chef John Fuller Pt.2
Today we get into the forward thinking future of food trucks as we continue our chat with Chef John the Dishwasher!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Early Retirement, Food Trucks & Manifestation w/ Chef John Fuller Pt.1
Today's guest has been there, done that with twenty seven years in restaurants. Chef John the Dishwasher joins us for an inspiring chat on how coming up in the kitchen shapes your work ethic.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Drinking Holidays Debunked
Today's episode is a cold shower to shake you out of your St. Patrick's Day stupor!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Service Scandals
Whether it's horse meat, opium noodles, or good old fashioned noro-virus burrito bowls, restaurants are a breeding ground for scandal!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Revival of Private Dinners with Chef Zach Meloy
We talk about the return of private dinners where chefs are carving out new territory by either bringing the restaurant to you or making a beautiful meal happen in an unlikely setting. Joining us is Chef Zach Meloy from Dirt Church Services.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Middle East Paradise in Michigan
We go into the history of Dearborn, Michigan: home to the world's largest population of Arab Americans and Muslims outside of the Middle East. It's a rich community with an incredible food scene that Brooke spent several years working in.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
A PSA about PDA
In honor of Valentine's weekend, we want to lay down the cultural and regional norms of getting handsy in bars and restaurants so you don't end up arrested for making out in public.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Hotel Room Service
Hotel room service: It's just like waiting tables, except the customer is probably naked.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Nice Work If You Can Get It Pt. 2
We are back with an extended conversation about the magic that is a unionized service industry job.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Nice Work If You Can Get It Pt. 1
We invite longtime friend Sumi Folz onto the podcast to discuss how she landed the most coveted service gig working as a unionized banquet server in a 4-star hotel.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Well Isn't That Special
We have a few specials tonight on this latest episode! We are finally discussing why restaurants run specials and how to tell if it's a truly inspired dish or has an expiration date fast approaching.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Some Restaurant Resolutions
Today's episode is heavy on headlines and ends with some restaurant resolutions we all need to talk about in upcoming episodes! Happy 2024!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Add-Ons : The Check Presenter
Now we ALL have Covid. So let's drop the check on 2023 and enjoy a re-fire of an episode of Add-Ons allllll about the way we deliver the damage at the end of a meal.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Holidays Year Round
Today we look at bars, restaurants and even casinos that celebrate the holidays all year!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Flight Attendants: Servers in the Sky Pt. 2
Today we get into the juicy stories and work hazards that can come with a flight attendant's profession.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Flight Attendants: Servers in the Sky Pt. 1
Today we discuss the history and multi-tasking career responsibilities of flight attendants!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Add Ons: The History of Coasters (the drink kind)
The team done got Covid. So we want to share one of our favorite episodes of Add-Ons that is short and sweet. We will be back with new shows next week.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The History of Black Friday
Let's just say, the name "Big Friday" didn't stick. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Retail Return: Brooke's Record Store Days
Something about November that makes us go back to talking about our sister industry: retail! We take it back to the nineties with Brooke's former coworker MJ joining to talk about running a record store at the tender age of twenty.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
When Restaurants Go Viral
Today we discuss the obvious benefits of going viral as well as the ugly downside of Tik Tok-ers descending upon your restaurant.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Celebrating 200 with Pub Owner & Cider Expert Mike Pomranz
How ya like them apples? To celebrate 200, we called in Food & Wine writer, pub owner, & cider maker Mike Pomranz to whisper tales of fermentation into Andrea's ear. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Another Round Of Bad Vibes
Today's episode kicks off with a creepy AF ghost story, table side flambee terror and the twisted history of America's most dangerous bars and patrons.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In Our Halloween Era
It's time for our annual celebration of all things spooky in the service industry world. Grumpy ghost patrons, vengeful vixens and our own home state haunts!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Health Inspector Cometh
To kick off spooky season, we talk about a restaurant's most feared boogeyman : The Health Inspector! This clinical and important job keeps the public safe while striking fear in the hearts of murky buckets of water everywhere.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Talking Tipped Minimum Wage with Renee Hickman
We discuss the movement toward raising the tipped minimum wage for servers being raised to the standard minimum wage with Eater Chicago writer Renee Hickman.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Street Vendors: A Dangerous and Delicious Service Industry
Today we discuss the contentious and criminalized world of street vendors who only want to make an honest living while enriching the culinary landscape with bomb ass food.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Dan Ahdoot Solves The Service Dilemma
Author, comedian, actor, podcaster, and Food Network host Dan Ahdoot joins us today to discuss all things service related! Pet peeves were aired! Problems were solved! We learn Farsi! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
CA$H I$ KING
While society hurtles toward a cashless swiveling iPad future, we explore the importance and equity of accepting cash and the benefits of putting it front and center in the restaurant industry.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Substitution Squeeze
Whether it's a simple request or a customer who tries to create their own dish, substitutions can throw the whole restaurant into chaos.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Non-Smoking Section
Remember when you could order a slice of pie and blow cigarette smoke into a baby's face? Those were the glory days of smoking in restaurants and today we dive into the once en vogue fad of ordering a steak and cigar to the full on ban of cancer sticks in and around dining and drinking establishments.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Buca di Broadcast
In this week's episode, we went there. "There" being Andrea's eternal flame and former red sauce chain restaurant employer: Buca di Beppo. We discuss the history and culture of this tacky and tasty family style restaurant after dining in at the Pasadena, CA franchise. Feelings were felt! Opinions were formed. Spumante was spilled.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Burn Out Happens
Today we discuss how to fundraise for Maui, bread conspiracy theorists, Dunkin Donuts entering the hard seltzer chat, and our topic of the day: Server Burnout.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Catch-Up & Gen Z Spidey
Today we discuss more headlines involving fast food workers fighting for their rights, child bartenders, and how as a server you might want to know a tiny bit of ASL.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Catch-Up & Sriracha pt. 1
We're back and still battling heartburn from the biggest pitcher of margarita known to man, discuss the hot-strike summer, and thanks to your Server Submitted Stories, get to shame a parmesan thief and much more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Re-fire: Halloween & Henry Zebrowski
We go way back to our first collab with Last Podcast on the Left host Henry Zebrowski!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Spooky Season Service Industry
The month of October is now as commercialized and busy as December, creating a slew of seasonal jobs and ways to make extra bling while you get your spooky on!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Art of the Hook-Up
Today, we really get into what getting hooked up at a bar or restaurant consists of. We discuss how one might achieve freebies or buy backs by being a good customer, and when and what we do in the service industry when we like you, or need to right a wrong with a free dessert or app. Oops!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Did We Miss Anything?
After a much needed break, Brooke and Andrea have clocked back in! Today we read your stories and discuss some headlines that happened while we were napping in the coat room.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Poolside Service and Swim Up Bars
Splash! We wanted to send you into the summer with wet and wild vibes until we return. Stay sweet and have the BEST SUMMER EVER. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Rib Shacks, Puke Purses, and Brandie Posey
Brandie Posey, Host of Lady to Lady on Exactly Right Network joins us to discuss crab pretzels, Chili's Rita Robot, and getting sat with a 91-top in today's latest episode of Side Work Podcast!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Waitographers, River Rats, and Chef Ty Hess
California has to cram for an exam, Hilton is training servers to be professional portrait takers for customers, maternity leave is a mess for service workers and then we speak with "The Gooch" aka, Chef Ty Hess based out of Salt Lake City, Utah!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Thank God It's An Episode About TGI Friday's
From Flairtending to Operation Swill, we are here to talk about TGI Friday's!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Red Flags & Unpopular Server Opinions
Today we discuss the repercussions of BYOB (bringing your own bell) to a restaurant, the increase in gun violence and states such as Georgia that don't require any type of permit or license, and of course the Server Life Reddit thread.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Meet Your Server: Simon Rients
Friend of the show and real life serving hero Simon Rients joins us in today's episode escapades! God Speed and Good Tips on this long Memorial Day weekend.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Unsolicited Server Advice
Today's episode has all of our signature dishes as well as a special we're running tonight: a heaping bowl of unsolicited server advice from Brooke and Andrea!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Add-Ons: Presenting the Check
When it's time to pick up the tab there are many rules of engagement and methods for delivering the damage.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
General Managers, Big Wangs, and Nicole-Aimee Schreiber
Today's guest was born to manage a restaurant. Whether she was hiding upstairs in the office or 86-ing unruly customers from the establishment, Nicole-Aimee Schreiber THRIVED as your comp wielding boss.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Add-Ons: Coasters
Bar mats, drink toppers, and what is now commonly known as a coaster has evolved along with our drinking habits and also started a very beta version of branding.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Creepy Meats and Cinco De Mayonnaise
Fast food goes meatless, new server seeks advice, and the dish pit doesn't want your broken teeth.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Add-Ons: Work Aprons
The French word "Napron" means "a small piece of cloth worn on your body to protect garments and skin from stains and marks. Today it protects you from buckets of Ranch dressing and Buffalo sauce and you get written up by your MOD if it's particularly greasy looking.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Dishies, Dub-Dubs, and Lizzy Cooperman
Well, this episode is a gem. Lizzy Cooperman, host of "In Your Hands" and besmirched server turned dishwasher joins us to discuss some polarizing headlines, wild server submitted stories and tales of her bar back and dishwasher life.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Add-Ons: Non-Slip Shoes
We discover the origin of the word "sabotage" while investigating how service and labor footwear has evolved from literal wooden clogs to the current day OSHA approved rack of non-slip shoes at Walmart.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Craft Service Industry
There is a side of the service industry that keeps the morale and blood sugar high in the world of television and movie production: Craft Services!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Add-Ons: The Maitre d'
The profession of being a Maitre d' is a distinguished, skilled, and deeply respected position that is all but extinct anymore in America. Thanks a lot, robots!!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Refire: Brunch with Eliot Glazer
It's a holiday weekend, infamous for the resurrection of Christ, really awful brunch shifts, and old episodes. So, back from the dead is our first time covering brunch with all the ladies on the mic and very excellent guest Eliot Glazer! Enjoy a refire from the vaults of Side Work Podcast!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Add-Ons: Bunn Coffee Makers
So fresh! So fast! So smooth! Today we learn the origin of the iconic diner coffee brewing and warming system known as the Bunn-O-Matic !See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Lost In The Supermarket with Sandra Ranger
Today we explore the distant cousin of the service industry: grocery stores! Joining us to discuss how working at Whole Foods is a mash-up of waiting tables and retail all rolled into one giant price check is Sandra Ranger.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Add-Ons: Ranch Dressing
We unpack the history of this humble sauce that drives America crazy while providing nightmare fuel for restaurant workers!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
"Regulars with Molly Bahm"
Maybe you love them, maybe you don't, but today we give advice on how to grow a loyal base of regulars at your bar. Joining us to discuss is beloved Northeast LA bartender and swell person, Molly Bahm!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Add-Ons: Wine Keys
Today we thoroughly explore "the waiter's friend" aka wine keys and learn that the name itself comes from an accidental mispronunciation of the inventor's last name.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
"Dick Ice, Nitrile Gloves & Joe Campbell"
Today is our unofficial commemoration of two years covering the service industry during Covid. It seemed fitting to invite recently unmasked bartender and comedian Joe Campbell onto the podcast to confirm that thankfully his co-workers all turned out to be attractive.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Add-Ons: Maraschino Cherries
Can we start you off with a new show on Mondays? Add-Ons is our new appetizer size episode dropping each week where we nerd out on a super specific aspect of the service industry. Today we finally answer the question: "WTF is a maraschino cherry?"See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
"1,500 Pounds of Corned Beef"
It was the first St. Patrick's Day back in over two years so we look into all the ways this green monster of a drinking holiday effects the service industry. May the luck o' the Irish be with you during your shift.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
"March Madness & Cheese Mongers with Seth Sam"
Today we have an in-depth conversation with seasoned server and veteran cheese monger, Seth Sam! Listen through to the end as we have him build a dream board of cheese so we can all sound like experts and try something new.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
"Serving Is Bananas with Scotty Landes"
Today's guest arrives just in time to discuss Fat Tuesday, Mardi Gras, and a little beignet making sugar snowman. Scotty Landes, co-host of the Bananas Podcast, gave eight years of his life to the service industry and remembers every last detail despite working at Cajun bars and getting shit-hammered on hurricanes.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
"Two Drink Minimum Culture & Niketta Scott"
Some service jobs hire you to showcase your additional talents while slinging drinks. Niketta Scott joins us today to discuss her time singing and bartending at Don't Tell Mama, and being in on the punchline at The Comedy Cellar.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
"Serving On Screen"
We discuss the deeply inaccurate portrayal of the service industry in tv and film and are surprised by the shows that actually really get it right. Joining us once again is fan favorite, James Dunn!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
"Fusion Restaurants & Other Unholy Unions"
In honor of the upcoming Super Bowl Sunday / Valentine's Day weekend we thought it proper to discuss fusion restaurants, mash-ups, and other ungodly combos the service industry has to deal with.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
"Weather Or Not"
In this episode we discuss the impact Mother Nature has on the service industry and marvel over Tilamook's cheddar party pants.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
"The Weed Service Industry with Mary Jane Gibson"
Continuing on our exploration of the growing service industry in the cannabis world, we talk with Rolling Stone writer and host of Weed + Grub podcast, Mary Jane Gibson!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
"To Delivery and Die in LA with James Fritz"
Today we discuss the nuances and annoyances of the delivery economy. Food and weed delivery alum James Fritz joins us to dish on the most egregious of non-tippers and nug-tippers.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
"Heard. Immunity. & The Modern Waiter"
Today we catch up with The Modern Waiter Podcast and hear about the serving war front in Florida, unorthodox hangover cures and more! Side Work Podcast is also back with some Server Submitted Stories and a chance to be coronated as the king AND pub keeper of Piel Island in Britain.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
"Dry-ish January"
We are back at it, rolling with the punches in 2022 and committing to a dry-ish January.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
"Celebrate the New Year with a Ball Dropper"
We have one last festive Lo-Fi Aperitif recipe to share for the 2021 holiday season! Godspeed and a Good 2022!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
"Home-icron For the Holidaze"
Well everyone, it's that time of year! We have a stocking stuffer sized episode filled with exasperation, laughter, Lo-Fi recipes and, what we are grateful for. Happy Holidays and remember to keep very quiet about that giant cash tip you just got.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
"Staff Parties, Dog Sauce, and Julian Velard"
Does your bar or restaurant go big celebrating the staff with a holiday party? Today we talk about being on the giving and receiving end of staff parties during this hedonistic time of year and joining us once again is our friend and piano man Julian Velard.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
"Holiday Punch with Lo-Fi Aperitifs and Victoria Canty"
Today on Side Work, our friend Victoria Canty drops by with Lo-Fi! We discuss her impressive bartending prowess, holiday punches, and how Lo-Fi Aperitifs is the perfect addition to your holiday gathering and year round bar cart!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
"The Closer with Chris Olds"
Today we discuss the most dreaded part of every bartender's shift: closing. Joining us to talk about his graduation from a job which took three hours to shut down shop to now breezing out the bar fifteen minutes past close is voice actor, cook, fantastic singer, and bartender Chris Olds!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep. 152 "All Sides, No Turkey"
We bring you a heaping plate of thanks and gratitude as we serve up a cornucopia of Server Submitted Stories!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep. 151 "Manager Sushi & An Alcohol-Free Life with Joselyn Hughes"
Today we welcome back our OG co-host and dear friend Joselyn Hughes to catch up! With the holidays in mind we discuss consumption ranges from completely cutting alcohol out of your life, to moderating, to exploring cannabis, but ultimately learning how to just be cool with being yourself.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep. 150 "Tarot, Jim Beam Girls & Sita Zimmer"
We take a magical mystery tour through Sita Zimmer's wild service industry career in Los Angeles from training parolees at a snack bar, reading Tarot to super models, becoming a part of the Jim Beam Party Crew and ultimately finding happiness selling rare, hand picked crystals for her business, Hippie QVC. This is a real fun, kismet listen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep. 149 "Date Spot"
In today's episode we explore bars and restaurants that are infamous date spots whether that's the intention they're putting out there or not. As always, we have a blast sorting through your crazy Server Submitted Stories and Brooke gives a bonus PSA on what we all should know about CBD. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
A Haunted House for Servers
We have a very on theme bonus episode for this most terrifying and ghoulish day. Happy Halloween!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep. 148 "The Death Care Industry with Ryan Kellan Jean"
Today we discuss the most important and final service industry experience a person will experience: Death Care. Joining us to go over the tenets of the Death Positive Movement and what a funeral director's day to day looks like is Ryan Kellan Jean, the Trans Mortician.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep. 147 "A Halloween Katzenjammer"
It's our third installment of celebrating spooky season and we are going hard! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep. 146 "Trouble Buckets with Karl Hess"
On today's episode we finally get together and chew the Wagyu fat with our friend and host of Yelling About Pate, Karl Hess! We talk about Karl being the penultimate customer and bar and restaurant enthusiast. He's the guy you actually want sitting at the end of the bar.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep. 145 "The Cult of Vegan Restaurants with Allison Leber Pt. 2"
Don your track suit or robe, grab a veggie burger, and bow down and praise the wholesome goodness of part two of our series on vegan restaurant cults!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep. 144 "The Cult of Vegan Restaurants with Allison Leber Pt. 1"
We love restaurant workers. We love documentaries about cults. It only took a distant memory and a quick Google search to discover the long and twisted history of some vegan and vegetarian restaurants and the dangerous cults that developed around them. To legitimize our research, we invited our dear friend, Vegan restaurant employee and friend we nominated as "most likely to join a cult", Allison Leber!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at http
Ep. 143 "That Corporate Life with Gwynedd Stuart"
We chat about these corporate monster restaurants all the dang time, but today we really dig into what corporate vs. franchise means and what its like to train and work for a huge chain. Helping us along the way is journalist and Applebee's alum Gwynedd Stuart!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep. 142 "Making It with Amber Bollinger"
For many food service workers, the industry is a placeholder profession with a lot of perks and flexibility that allows you to chase fame & fortune. What happens when a big opportunity comes knocking but you love the set up you already have? We explore all of that and much more with today's catering rock star and real rock star, Amber Bollinger of Broken Baby.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-inf
Ep. 141 "It's Not Just Lunch"
Today we talk about Brooke and Andrea's favorite serving shift: Lunch! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep. 140 "Re-Fire: Cocktail Culture, Tiki, and James Dunn"
Since it's the last holiday weekend of the summer, we hope you're either earning that last push of tourist tips or hiding out somewhere staring at the sea. Whatever your situation, enjoy a re-fire of our series on drinking culture in America featuring James Dunn.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep. 139 “Re-Fire: Origins of Craft Cocktails with James Dunn”
Today we are re-posting a delicious elixir of an episode all about the advent of speakeasies, blazers, and suckers. Chin chin! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep. 138 "All Sides No Main"
We have a lot of side dishes to serve you today. You'll be so full, you won't miss the main!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep. 137 "The Big Day: Weddings Pt. 2"
Much like a destination wedding, this episode keeps dragging on! We gleefully get back into the nitty gritty of what it takes to pull off the most expensive dinner tab you will ever pay for.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep. 136 "The Big Day: Weddings Pt. 1"
We said yes and today is our big day. Time to jump the broom, tie the knot, smash the glass and get into the service side of wedding celebrations! What's even more fun, we are featuring some of your wedding Server Submitted Stories to illustrate the whirlwind of chaos that comes with working for the "best day" of someone else’s life. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep. 135 "Bouncers Pt. 2 with Lirael and Jarrett Hayes"
Part two of our discussion about bouncers and door men goes full Roadhouse. Dalton would be proud of our guests Lirael and Jarrett Hayes. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep. 134 "You Got Bounced with Jarrett Hayes"
Today we finally tackle the topic of a bar or venue's first line of defense: the bouncer. The doorman is the first and hopefully not the last person you encounter upon trying to gain entry to your nightlife of choice. Joining us to break it all down is Atlanta local and long time listener, Jarrett Hayes.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep. 133 "Pub Games"
Today we celebrate the longstanding tradition of bars providing games, competitions, and toys to drunken adults.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep. 132 " Lighter Fare and Server Submitted Stories"
Here is a Michelob Ultra of a show for your listening delight. Best enjoyed while bobbing around in a pool on a hamburger shaped floatie.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep. 131 Hotels Pt II with Kelly and Lindsey
In today’s episode we learn that working at luxury hotels is equivalent to babysitting the rich and famous. Joining us to dish on their days cocktailing and concierging is Lindsey Gentile and Kelly Wallace Barnhill, hosts of Fuck You I’m Smarter.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep. 130 "Hotels Pt. 1 with Mike Langley"
Finally! We have been waiting to explore the world of the service industry in a hotel setting, aka, bars and restaurants where guests stay the night. Guiding us through these highly profitable but fraught positions is Buca Di Beppo alum and advice guru, Mike Langley!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep. 129 "Chicago Joe's and Liza Treyger"
Today we welcome comedian and host of That's Messed Up podcast Liza Treyger! She gleefully joins us to remember her loss of innocence the moment she clocked in for her first shift at Chicago Joe's.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep. 128 "A Post-Covid Show-vid"
Restaurants and eating out has been forever altered. But in many cases protocol makes a lot more sense and probably should have always been like this. So buckle up, cuz the country is fully opening up again whether you like it or not!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep. 127 "Side Work Presents: In Yo Mouth"
To celebrate Pride Month we wanted to go straight to the source and share a curated episode of one of our fabulous shows on One Star Network: In Yo Mouth hosted by Michael Munoz! Godspeed and Good Pride!!!!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep. 126 "Side Work In The Walk-In"
In today's episode, Anna and Renae, hosts of Shots In The Walk-In join Brooke and Andrea for safety meetings, some trivia, and server submitted stories!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep. 125 "Micro Breweries, Macro Aggressions"
Today we crack open the good, the bad and the ugly of the craft beer and micro brewery industry with Wisconsin's finest: Midwest Nice Makes, aka, Amanda Gajdosik! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep. 124 "At A Tipping Point"
It's time to talk about why many Americans in the service industry are choosing not to return to work. It's not a labor shortage, it's a shortage of livable wages, and safe, respectable work environments. We've got more of a chance than ever to get loud and reform restaurant work and how we get PAID.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep. 123 "ImmigRANTing with Solomon Georgio"
Today we invite comedian, actor and Denny's server Solomon Georgio to discuss the well known fact that immigrants are the backbone of the service industry. As always, we read your Server Submitted Stories and discuss a Virginia restaurant company who decided to raise the minimum wage to $15- $20 an hour for their staff.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep.122 "Bakery Bonanza"
In today's episode we sound off about our sticky and sweet service industry sibling: bakeries!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep. 121 "Beverage Reppin' Hard with Victoria Canty"
Today we talk about all the ways serving and bartending can transfer to parallel careers in the beer, wine, & liquor repping world. To walk us through what some of these jobs entail, we invited Brand Ambassador for Lo-Fi Aperitifs Victoria Canty to join us!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep. 120 "Copper and Heat with Katy Osuna"
On today's episode we discuss cheese buses, subway speakeasies and read top notch Server Submitted Stories before we dig in with Copper & Heat host and chef, Katy Osuna! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep. 119 "24 Hour Restaurants and Lindsay Verstegen"
We discuss the rarest breed of servers: the 24-hour staff. It's a world filled with 3rd shift employees, long haul truckers, insomniacs, and wasted college kids. Bright lights, weak coffee and the destruction of circadian rhythm was the name of the game for our guest Lindsay Verstegen!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep. 118 "In The Macaroni Zone with Danny Palumbo"
Today we discuss food critics with cook, food writer, comedian and host of The Macaroni Zone, Danny Palumbo! It's hard to imagine a world before Yelp and Trip Advisor but it was no less dramatic and involved a lot of wigs.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep. 117 "Brass Taxes and Caroline Creaghead
Taxes are a topic that make regular folks run for the hills but service industry folks are a special breed that really really REALLY gets freaky when this topic pops up. Is it because the entire industry operates on crime? Is it because we live on tips and most times have NO idea what our actual income is? Is it because this country wants to disenfranchise citizens to be afraid of money management? IS IT A BIT OF ALL THREE??Joining us today to help untangle this web of confusion is dear
Ep. 116 " FOH vs. BOH with Hanalei Souza and Zach Meloy"
We've been talking about it and now it's time to enjoy our first edition of Front of House vs. Back of House where servers and cooks hash it out over the most triggering scenarios that come up in every restaurant world wide. Today's flash point: STEAK TEMPERATURES. Defending the kitchen is Hanalei Souza and Zach Meloy!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Copper & Heat Season 3 "Pre-Shift" in partnership with One Star Podcast Network
Copper & Heat, the James Beard Media Award winning podcast hosted by Chef Katy Osuna joins One Star Network. In the latest season, "Pre-shift", the podcast highlights tips, tools, and resources to help you navigate the challenges of working in hospitality. Subscribe, rate and review and listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, and Google Play.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep. 115 "Career Waiting with The Modern Waiter"
Today's topic: Career Waiting. Joining us to discuss the subtle art of not giving a f*&k in order to succeed is Marlon Joseph and Danny Devila, hosts of The Modern Waiter podcast which is also a part of the One Star Podcast Network family. Follow them! Subscribe to, rate, and review all of our shows.The Modern WaiterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep. 114 "Restaurant Accessibility with Danielle Perez"
This week we address all the ways in which restaurants are behind the curve when it comes to providing accessibility and hospitality to customers with disabilities and here to drop knowledge and humor is our pal Danielle Perez!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep. 113 "Donut Friend United"
Today we bring you some wet and wild Server Submitted Stories and then get down to the business of unionizing. Joining us to talk about the sweet and not so savory parts of demanding safe and equitable working conditions is Cass Vogel, a baker at Donut Friend.
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Ep. 112 "Buffets, All You Can Eat, and Ken Reid"
In today's episode we explore the origins of buffets and how that led to AYCE as a very American pastime. Joining us to shine some light on this highly secretive business model is podcast favorite, Ken Reid!
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Ep. 111 "V-Day Part III with Qualin Harris"
Valentine's Day is already one of the most dreaded nights of the year for restaurants and their employees. Now throw in a global pandemic to spice things up and you've got a giant, chocolate covered situation on your hands. Joining us to breakdown some headlines and Server Submitted Stories is podcast favorite, Qualin Harris. We love you guys. Godspeed and Good Health!
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Ep. 110 "Hot Wine, Hot Mamas, and Michael Muñoz"
We discuss the hairy situation that friends and family can pose when they drop into your restaurant. Joining us for this lively discussion is host of In Yo Mouth Pod, Michael Muñoz!
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Ep. 109 "Server Submitted Episode Vol. 3"
We are serving up your hot takes on the restaurant industry in another Server Submitted Episode!
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Ep. 108 "How Not To Open A Bar with Jim VanBlaricum"
Today we get to see how the sausage is made while going down the checklist of what it took for Jim VanBlaricum to open a bar in Los Angeles. Hindsight is 20/20, but predicting a pandemic? There isn't a phrase for that yet.
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Ep. 107 "Restaurant Bathrooms: The Other Walk-In"
We discover all of the pent up emotions and opinions we've been carrying toward the work place bathroom and let loose in today's episode. But first, we address some headlines and Server Submitted Stories with friend of the pod, James Dunn!
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Ep. 106 "Restaurants Under Siege!"
Today feels like a great day to recap some wild headlines and read a generous helping of Server Submitted Stooooooorrrrriessssss.
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Ep. 105 "Dropping the Check on 2020"
Welp, we did it, guys. Let's say farewell to the most notorious year of our lives thus far and usher in good tips, good health, and good vibes for 2021! Thank you for supporting, listening and being a part of the Side Work family! Much love.
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Ep. 104 "Holiday Hustlers"
Today we praise your hustle on these holiday shifts when everyone else is in full-on merry consumer mode. God Speed and Good Tips!
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Ep. 103 "Denny's Douches, Hot Topic, and Natalie Jean"
Today we wrap up our first attempt at tackling the wild world of retail with mall maven Natalie Jean! We cover some HOT TOPICS like Cannibal Sandwiches, Anti-Maskers, and another run in with Kiefer "Dewars Hurricane" Sutherland. Witch energy on point in this episode!
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Ep. 102 "Foldin' Chinos with David Anders"
Today we start a two part episode all about the service industry's half-sibling: RETAIL. And as a special treat, David Anders takes time away from starring in shows like iZombie, Vampire Diaries, and Heroes to recall his perfect jean and sweater walls at The GAP. But of course before diving into all that customer service nonsense we read some bonkers Server Submitted Stories!
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Ep. 101 "Pivot Like You Mean It"
Necessity is the mother of invention and the chaos of Covid-19 has forced the service industry to think on its feet. Today we discuss all the ways bars, restaurants and servers have pivoted to keep their business open or create something even better than the original idea. We interview Zach Eichenhorn and Liz Norment, creators of Sneaky Spirits Social Club about their brilliant bartending turned business pivot!
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Ep. 100 "Covid Trombones, Black Out Wednesday, and James Dunn"
First off, STAY HOME. Holy hell, just hunker down and avoid your family because you know in your heart you wanted to steer clear of your Trump loving uncle anyhow. Second, we are ONE HUNDRED EPISODES IN! We love you all for growing with us even in the face of a global pandemic. Please enjoy this earlier than usual holiday episode because times are weird and we need to spread common sense, not a virus this Turkey Day. We give thanks to you for all of your Server Submitted Stories and be
Ep. 99 "Universal Server Truths with Drew Talbert"
We think that being a server should earn you an honorary degree in sociology after enough years handling customers and coworkers. The comedic account that nails restaurant life every time belongs to today's guest Drew Talbert! Before we dive into the creative thought process that goes into the hilarious videos at Bistro Huddy, we read some epic Server Submitted Stories and discuss the latest lockdown.
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Ep. 98 "Meh Meh Blah Blah To You with Dana Powell"
The bane of existence for every service industry professional is having to stop your flow, coerce coworkers to rally, and perform a half-baked corporate number for some sociopath's born day. KILL US NOW. But birthdays in a restaurant are so much deeper than that and joining us to discuss is hilarious comedic actress and former Applebee's server Dana Powell.
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Ep. 97 "Sexual Crockpots & Reduced Wives with Ben Kissel and Henry Zebrowski"
Last Podcast on the Left hosts Ben Kissel and Henry Zebrowski join Side Work for an extra creepy, super raunchy episode featuring missing teeth, sexual predator regulars, epileptic bartenders, a heavy-metal hating child ghost that haunts a Gentleman's Club and SO MUCH MORE. Buckle up because Ben and Henry are even louder than Brooke and Andrea.
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Ep. 96 "Horror, On The House with Henry Zebrowski"
For those of us in the service industry, Halloween is a year round affair as we deal with long-dead customers who haunt cellars, bar stools, bathroom stalls, and walk-in coolers! Dealing with regular living drunks and attention-seeking spirits is not a job for the faint of heart. Joining us to discuss your delicious tales of terror is our Daddy of Darkness Henry Zebrowski from Last Podcast on the Left!
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Ep. 95 "Server Submitted Episode Volume 2"
The Side Work family has served it up once again with hilarious stories of insane customers, wicked injuries, being preggers on the job, and gross out moments galore! Enjoy the fruits of your labor served back up to you on this week's episode.
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Ep. 94 " 1-800 -INJURED"
In today's episode we discuss the multitude of ways the service industry is set up to mess up your body. From racks of glassware and slippery floors to scalding soup and cramped quarters, it's a miracle any time you can make it home from a shift unscathed!
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Ep. 93 "Can We Get Menus with Sean Parkinson"
Today we dissect all of the psychology and design that goes into the "bill of fare". Joining us for a discussion longer than the Cheesecake Factory menu is friend of the pod and former California Pizza Kitchen server, Sean Parkinson!
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Ep. 92 "The Political Nature of Serving with Ross van Dongen"
First things first - are you registered to vote? Second things second - on today's episode we explore all of the ways being in the service industry makes you a natural born politician. Joining us is long time server Ross van Dongen who decided to take a chance and make the jump to working in politics and found that he's got the skills to pay the bills because of waiting and bartending.
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Ep. 91 "Back to School with Nadyja Von Ebers"
Today, we shout out educators who moonlight as servers and bartenders to make up for criminally low salaries. Now, with both industries posing safety risks, or simply not operating like usual, where does that leave us? Our friend Nadyja Von Ebers joins us to talk about being the ultimate service oriented person as a teacher and bartender.
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Ep. 90 "Trailing Day with Jason Burke"
Every new job requires training of some sort but there is nothing more painful than the dreaded trail shift at a restaurant. Comedian and former Hacienda Hell employee Jason Burke joins us to discuss all the ways in which this experience is so demoralizing.
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Ep. 89 "Labor Day Pains with Jackie Zebrowksi"
It's time for another three day weekend of service hell as we bid farewell to the summer that never was. To help us ease the pain we invite podcast and pie maven Jackie Zebrowski to chop it up with us and read an epic Server Submitted Story.
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Ep. 88 "A Server Submitted Episode"
We asked for stories, you served it up! Enjoy a full length episode featuring all of the misdeeds, mess-ups, and mayhem from your serving and bartending jobs!
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Ep. 87 "Wine Bars, Hep C Blow Darts, and Josh Hanness"
After a three part exploration of liquor and cocktail consumption in the U.S., we'd be remiss to leave out the wine bar boom! Forgive us, Lord, for we have ZINNED. Josh Hanness joins us to discuss all the pros, cons, and broken glassware that is part of bartending for "wine people".
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Ep. 86 "Tequila Sunrises, Buttery Nipples, and Modern Cocktail Culture"
Today we wrap up our exploration of American liquor consumption and cocktail culture as we enter the dark drinking ages before a glorious rebirth. To get back to basics, bars and clubs had to suffer through bottle service, artificial sweeteners and Vodka Red Bull. "The Jimmer", James Dunn dishes on headlines and Server Submitted Stories with us once more!
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Ep. 85 “Bessie the Bartender, Suffering Bastards, and Don the Beachcomber”
In part two of our brief history of American cocktail culture, women step up and into the role of bar keeps and grog hawkers, WWII ushers in an era of Polynesian delight and paves the way for Tiki time! Ooga Booga!
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Ep. 84 "Speakeasies, Blazers, and Suckers: Origins of Craft Cocktails with James Dunn"
On today's episode, we shake and stir our way back to the late 1800's to chat about the evolution of cocktail culture, bartending, and the crazy ways the lead up to Prohibition shaped the country and how its affects are still seen today. Favorite guest James Dunn, aka "Blind Dish Pig", joins in and now all we want is someone to make us a fancy drink.
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Ep. 83 “Swing on Through with Kara Klenk”
Today we swing back to the early 2000's when a trendy revival of big band dancing ushered in a craze of martini bars and modern jazz clubs. Kara Klenk hops on to chat all about her days of service in Boston, MA. And as always we jump, jive, and wail those headlines and server submitted stories your way!
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Ep. 82 "Cruisin' for a Bruisin' with Dunbar Dicks"
Ever wonder what it's like to work on a cruise line? Our topic of discussion really sets sail into uncharted waters as we learn about this wild and challenging version of the service industry! Our guest, and salty sea dog Dunbar Dicks spent months on end aboard these floating prisons and ooooo baby he has some stories.
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Ep. 81 "Restaurants: Established in Discrimination"
Today in a follow up episode, we lay out exactly why and how the service industry has never been an equitable career for people of color and women. And on the flip side we talk about bias toward customers we all have felt or dealt with. True story! The good news? It can change and it is changing so today, let’s start that conversation!
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Ep. 80 "Fighting Back with Q"
Today we discuss the open secret of restaurant culture: Discrimination.
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Ep. 79 "Gay Bars and Pride"
Since Sunday is the fifty-first anniversary of the Stonewall Riots that occurred on June 28, 1969, we wanted to celebrate and honor the gay bar that launched civil rights for the LGBTQ community and lead to fifty years of Pride parades world wide. Happy Pride!
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Ep. 78 "To Insure Prompt Service: An Origin Story with Qualin Harris"
We explore the troubling history of the tipping “economy” in America with Confessions of a Server creator, Qualin Harris. What evolves during the service industry history lesson is racial blind spots on our part and how we all need to educate ourselves above all when it comes to the history of inequality black people live with daily. From there we can demand a brighter future for the service industry which we all agree can improve too. As always, we’re serving up hot headlines and your
Ep. 77 "This is Harder Than it Looks with Dave Holmes"
Waiting tables. It's not for everybody and that's because some people literally cannot handle the job. Today our guest Dave Holmes outs himself as a terrible waiter much to Brooke and Andrea's delight. But before we dive into the world of folks who can't hack it in the service industry, we have some fresh headlines, a lil' Rat Chat for ya and of course your Server Submitted Stories!
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Special Announcement
Hello! Our Regularly scheduled episode rolls out on Last Podcast Network early next week and then we will return to our regular schedule of posting on Fridays! Until Then, you can catch Brooke and Andrea talking all things service industry on LPN's hilarious podcast The Brighter Side right now! Enjoy past guests Ed Larson and Amber Nelson hosting three rounds of their quickfire game Hoopagoogoo with your Side Work gals.
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Ep. 76 "Karens Gonna Karen with Naomi Ekperigin"
On today's episode, the gods of dumb service industry headlines smiled upon us and really dished it up. Then our topic of the day is all about the term “Karen” and what it’s meant in the service industry for years, while morphing into the mainstream as a term for white women who shirk off Covid-19 safety precautions and equate masks to slavery. Really, Karen? Our guest is the hilarious Naomi Ekperigin who weighs in on this irksome creature.
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Ep. 75 "Brunch is a Drag with H. Alan Scott"
It's time to lighten this pandemic funk we've been feeling and return to some business as usual. After tackling some tasty headlines and diving back into tales from the "Unnamed Chicago 4 AM Bar", we explore the topic of Drag Brunch! Joining us is former server, comedian, and current Queen, H. Alan Scott, AKA Sadie Pines to discuss the evolution of having your eggs with a side of wig wearing and gallons of booze!
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Ep. 74 "Covid 19: The Karaoke Dream Crusher"
We are back speaking with our friend, bartender, bar and karaoke company owner Thom Sigsby of Hi-Ho Karaoke fame here in Los Angeles. Not only did his bar, The Fable, get punched in the nuts by Coronavirus, so did his karaoke business. We learn about what it takes to have a successful, and super fun karaoke gig while simultaneously apologizing for being terrors whenever we descend upon one of Thom's karaoke nights. And of course we worry about the future of karaoke. At the top of the sh
Ep. 73 "Business, Interrupted with Thom Sigsby"
Restaurants are open and we are not okay with it. We talk with Tyler Price who is forming a new Restaurant Opportunity Center (ROC) in Nashville and their path to unionizing. Then, bar & small business owner Thom Sigsby tells us about all the ways the government is NOT coming through to help independently owned establishments.
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Ep. 72 (re-posted!) "Union Up! One Fair Wage! Nick Vatterott!
(Sorry about the glitch but we caught it fast and re-posted with the audio fixed!) It's getting crazier and crazier out there, folks. In today's episode we start to explore existing unions for service workers and our aim is to learn how we can do it too! Then we talk about the One Fair Wage movement all while being accompanied by our favorite funny friend Nick Vatterott. God Speed and Good Health!
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Ep. 71 "Growing Through It with David Crabb and Jack Perry"
Reporting live from quarantine, we have some foot soldiers on the ground in Ft. Worth TX call in to tell us how they're handling their restaurant turning into a carry-out version of Road House! We begin an epic novella of Server Submitted Stories and then speak with a couple that has been quarantined from one another for over a month and dive into our topic of the day: Working With Your Significant Other.
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Ep. 70 "Mom and Pops for the Win with James Dunn"
Hey Side Work family! Today we've got some great stories from listeners, plus latest news from the ever-changing pivots restaurants are doing to stay alive. James Dunn joins us as we move on to the topic of the day: Mom and Pop restaurants. God Speed and Good Health.
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Ep. 69 "Bleach It Good, Cat Cafes and Steven Ray Morris"
We have lots more info coming your way today as our industry scrambles to figure out how to stay alive during Covid-19. Then we talk about an issue very important to us: our PETS! More specifically, cat cafes and dog friendly restaurants and there is no one better to join us for this chat than iconic podcast host and producer Steven Ray Morris! God Speed and Good Health!
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Ep. 68 "Shift Drink Feels, A New Normal, and Matt Braunger"
Today's topic: The Shift Drink. Many of us are now doing that with our old co-workers over Zoom or Face Time and Matt Braunger (from our first episode ever!) joins us again and brings the hilarity. But before we get into the good ol' days we have information and resources for you all so please do your due diligence and find out what type of forms / applications need to be filled out so you can receive financial assistance during this wild time. We love you all. God Speed and Good Health
Ep. 67 "Dawn of the Barista with Simon Gibson Pt. II"
While we work on and record some new episodes in this Covid-19 landscape, let's go back to three weeks ago when things felt normal and we didn't have a care in the world! So, here is part two of a deep dive into the lives of our coffee-centric service brothers and sisters with Simon Gibson. If you can still safely go get some coffee, do it! God Speed and Good Health and we will have brand new content on Friday.
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Ep. 66 "A Stephen Free Universe with Ken Reid"
Hey Side Work family! This was recorded on Saturday (all sitting 6 ft apart) while restaurants were threatening to close but hadn't yet. As this pandemic continues to deal blows day by day some of our discussion is already old news but we think you'll laugh and enjoy anyways!! We love you all and want you to stay positive, healthy, and connected to us and each other! Send us stories like usual --- old ones, new crazy ones - we are here for it and will share. In the meantime, please enjo
Ep. 65 "Corona Virus Freak Out"
We checked in with you, our listeners and family in the service industry to see how the recently declared pandemic is treating you. Turns out, NOT GOOD. We hope if anything this episode can bring some laughs and solidarity through what will certainly be a tough and uncharted period of time for everyone but ESPECIALLY those of us who depend on jobs that don't provide benefits or paid time off. God Speed and GOOD HEALTH to all of you. We love you!!
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Ep.64 "Dawn of the Barista with Simon Gibson" Pt.1
You asked for it! Well, a certain, over caffeinated portion of our listener demographic asked for it but we are finally dedicating a few episodes to our brother and sisters of the apron: BARISTAS! Aka, coffee waiters, java tenders, espresso slingers. We invite seasoned barista and funny man Simon Gibson to join our very titillating conversation about origins of the coffee craze and how it demanded full time positions to serve it up with a sneer!!
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Ep. 63 "You Have To Crawl Before You Walk with Sunah Bilsted"
Has a contagion caused a zombie apocalypse? Nope, it's just a charter bus dropping off forty drunk adult babies at your bar for stop twelve on their crawl. Hide the sharp things, lock the bathroom, serve some weak shots and get them OUT OF THERE. Yup. Today we talk about one of the hazards of our industry: Bar Crawls. Joining us for the misery is fellow funny lady and expert bartender, Sunah Bilsted who has SEEN some stuff during her time slingin drinks.
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Ep. 62 "Waiting...For A Decent Restaurant Movie With Ricky Carmona"
Today we are trying something different and reviewing a movie about the service industry. We invite Ricky Carmona - server and movie buff to help us dissect the Ryan Reynolds 2005 joint "Waiting" and talk about what it got right, but mostly about EVERYTHING it got wrong.
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Ep. 61 "Acts of Aggression, Valentine's Gay, and MK Paulsen"
THE APOCALYPSE IS UPON US. Okay, okay, okay it's just Valentine's Day 2020 and here we are still alive, maybe a bit more weary, maybe dreading working on this day/night of horror but Side Work is here FOR YOU. We of course want to pour some out for our server homies who have to go to war with a sea of amateur two tops tonight but then we explore all of the other disgusting ways this nefarious holiday has ruined other industries. Flowers and chocolate are evil. First time couples massage
Ep. 60 "A Karen en Papillote and Maggie Maye"
Rat chat! Paper eating! What f*ckin' cake?!?! It's a new episode of Side Work! Today we have comedian and writer Maggie Maye join us mainly to shut down our dreams of talking about "southern hospitality" when she immediately corrects us that Texas (where she's from) is not the South. We do our best to discuss food, vibes, and service industry skills anyhow and have a ton of fun. Your Server Submitted Stories are top shelf as always, so keep submitting!
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Ep. 59 "Omnibus Boys and Confessions of a Server"
We are back with a topic so obvious and integral to the job - BUSSERS. It's a complicated relationship we all have with the person who can truly impact whether the restaurant turns or burns. To talk about this nuanced position is Qualin Harris, aka Confessions of a Server who joins us to riff about work hustle in Toledo, OH. As always the Server Submitted Stories are next level so keep 'em comin'!
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Ep. 58 "Coat Check the Gimp and James Fritz"
Today's episode is over the top with hilarious topics and Server Submitted Stories! We invite dear friend and fiery comedian James Fritz co-host this episode about working at / patronizing music venues and discuss all the ways you can piss off the super "punk" bartender, We have advice for which secret, tucked away bar to look for when you're at one of these concert halls, and how to properly order and curry favor with a cool drink slinger while enjoying the show. Send us your Server Su
Ep. 57 "The January Slump"
Today we are discussing why the January slump is a real phenomenon in the service industry and how to cope and plan for it. Joselyn Hughes is back in the studio with some FRESH TATS as well as past guest Aaron Sine who speaks on the managerial and restaurant operations side.
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Ep. 56 "Runnin' the Joint with Ed Larson"
In today's episode we talk about the restaurant jobs that make you wear all of the hats without getting all of the compensation for it and our guest host Ed Larson would know! He sheds more light on what it takes to be a fair manager/chef/bartender/bouncer/server all in one shift if that's what it takes to keep the place from burning to the ground. Your Server Submitted Stories are wild AF per usual so keep 'em coming!
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Ep. 55 "Marrying Ketchup and Al Samuels"
We decided it was time to finally discuss the topic that inspired the name of our podcast: SIDE WORK! Good friend and comic genius Al Samuels joins us to discuss the nuances of detail work that either soothes or enrages, depending on the type of server you are. Bottom line, every server and bartender's workload involves A LOT of polishing, slicing, soaking, digging, scraping, wiping, folding, carrying, stocking, and many additional mind-numbing activities to do the job correctly. And th
Ep. 54 "Money Corners, Burrito Energy, and Angela Lovell"
As we move into 2020, we are ready to do better, be better, feel better and bring you with us! Angela Lovell, a clairvoyant, astrologer, and long time service industry professional teaches us how to invoke abundance into our hectic lives. We also learn tips for protecting and controlling our energies, how to physically wash off a bad night, and where to make a money corner in your home or place of employment! Happy New Year, gang!
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Ep. 53 "A Very Side Work Holiday Special"
Happy Holidays, Side Work family! We invited some past guests, magical creatures, and fuzzy holiday feels to cobble together a little gift from us to you.
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Ep. 52 "Giving A Flying F#ck for a Living"
Today's episode features a little known tribe of the service industry: Airport Servers. Andrea and Brooke have their minds blown over what it takes to do this job in addition to all of the hoops you have to jump through to even get hired. Last week's anonymous source is back in the discussion because they served time at an airport Chili's and it's complicated and infuriating - just like air travel. And once again, your Server Submitted Stories do not disappoint.
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Ep. 51 "Guncles, Retail Hell, and an Anonymous Guest"
As the podcast explores the insanity of service oriented jobs during the holidays, we'd be remiss not to include retail employees. Our good friend, who shall remain unnamed, tells us what a typical shift at Target is like while dealing with multitudes of ridiculous customers.
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Ep. 50 "Turkey Can Stuff It"
Happy Turkey Day, you turkeys! Today's episode is here to get you through this holiday whether you're working it, cooking it, or avoiding it all together. Drennon Davis guest co-hosts with us to read your Server Submitted Stories, discuss odd family traditions, and the trend toward more people than ever opting to dine out on this gravy smothered day. Also, we have officially made it to FIFTY episodes!! We couldn't do it without our listeners and are so thankful for YOU.
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Ep. 49 "Crying in the Corner, Budtenders, & Mike Glazer"
We kick off today's episode with both heartwarming and life ending service industry headlines. Then we move into your Server Submitted Stories with our guest co-host Mike Glazer who *might* be the worst sever we've ever had on the show. Luckily, he's found his flow in life being a weed enthusiast which makes him the perfect person to talk with us about the booming cannabis restaurant industry.
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Ep. 48 "Hot Truth, YELP, & Sara Schaefer"
This episode is an emotional ROLLERCOASTER you guys. We tackle one of the most eye-twitching inducing difficulties of the service industry: YELP. But, before we go there, we invite and interview comedian and writer Sara Schaefer to guest host and tell us about her brief time in the industry, recall a birthday song forever burned into her brain, read your egregious Server Submitted Stories, and THEN try to slay the beast that is Yelp. You might scream a few times during this episode. Be
Ep. 47 "Dirty on the Side, Sports Bars, & Megan Gailey"
Sporting season is in full swing!! We discuss the eco-system that is a sports bar and how you either thrive or survive when you work at one, or drink yourself blind while yelling at someone to throw a ball. Fantastic comic and host Megan Gailey joins us to guest co-host along with a fourth appearance from fan favorite James Dunn. As always, we read your troubling Server Submitted Stories. Go team, go!
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Ep. 46 "Last Call, Ya Dumb Ghost"
We have a follow up episode to bookend the trilogy of service industry spookiness! We explore more regional haunted establishments, give you advice for stellar steps of service while dealing with pesky lingering spirits, and teach you ways to banish that undead "camper" in your section forever!
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Ep. 45 "Shanghaied Pie, Blue Ghosts, & Henry Zebrowski"
Trick or Treat, Side Work fans!! Enjoy a Halloween Special featuring Lord of the Underworld, Henry Zebrowski from Last Podcast on the Left! We discuss our current haunted Airbnb and apartment situations, read your dastardly tales of devilish ghosts haunting your restaurants, then dive into more tales of bars with patrons who have not left for hundreds of years. If you enjoy all things supernatural, occult-ish, cults, aliens, murdery stuff and more, check out the originators of humor mix
Ep. 44 "Haunted Haunts, Chilling Customers and Ken Reid"
Today we lean into bad vibes and unexplained activity that haunts old bars and restaurants. Accidents happen, people go missing, violent deaths can occur and that's just a Saturday night at The Biltmore in Los Angeles. Yes, folks, it's that time of year where we celebrate all things spooky and dastardly! Joining us is guest host Ken Reid who weaves tales of terror from his days waiting tables all around New England.
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Ep. 43 "Doggie Bag of Bonus Content Pt. III"
Steaming hot leftovers up in the window! Enjoy all the group chat gems we have to cut for time and clarity as well as extra moments from guests like Georgia Hardstark, Katherine Spiers, Julian Velard, and Mitch Bisschop!
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Ep. 42 "Host With The Most, Ranch Refills, and Will Miles"
Today we finally tackle the first part of a dining experience that can make or break your night out: The Host. This complicated human can be a punching bag or rock star and either nail the seat map or be the straw that breaks a restaurants back. It's a rough job that we've all had to do. We read your Server Submitted Stories and then of course welcome our good friend Will Miles, AKA the Mayor of Chicago Dogs and Salad Bar Technician, into the pod den.
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Ep. 41 "#TrumpWaitTables"
No dining establishment owner is safe from the wrath of the Side Work hosts and today we take on restaurant, hotel, & food "mogul" : Donald J. Trump. The ladies do a deep dive into the reviews, working conditions, and complaints lobbied against the Trump Hotel chain, Mar A Lago, and Trump Steaks & Wine brand. We also come to the conclusion that the person who most needs to wait tables for one day is Trump, which could be a great career option for him after he gets fired from bei
Ep. 40 "Chestaurants, Food Anthropology, and Katherine Spiers"
We get right back into our discussion of the "man-tality" behind "family friendly" chains like Twin Peaks and Hooters after last week's titillating exploration of the role of Playboy Bunnies serving food and drink. The gals discuss some recent taco related injuries and enjoy the heck out of your Server Submitted Stories! Then, we invite former counter server and revered Los Angeles food writer and critic Katherine Spiers of Smart Mouth Podcast to talk about the insanity of bakers, the g
Ep. 39 "The Dawn of Breastaurants with Sasheer Zamata"
We are back with a two-parter, a deep dive, a true exploration of America's favorite pastime: eatin' a steak while lookin' at tits. In this episode we talk about the dawn of The Playboy Club in 1963 and the "iconic" look of the food and cocktail servers - Bunnies. We learn that Gloria Steinem went deep cover as a Bunny to do a journalistic expose' and inform the public about the work uniform that caused bleeding, chafing, and internal organ crushing. We read some infuriating Server Subm
Ep. 38 "Bathroom Food, Kyle Rage, and Miguel Pinzon"
That rumbling in your stomach must mean you're hungry for a new episode .... or.... family meal just didn't do it for you and now you're stealing bar olives and loose french fries from plates to stay alive during your shift. We discuss all the ways in which a restaurant fails to feed its employees yet docks your paycheck. Kyle has some CHOICE words about this topic as well as some violent responses to your Server Submitted Stories!! Then, fellow apron wearing warrior Miguel Pinzon drops
Ep. 37 "White Marinara, Red Beer, and Beth Hoyt"
The podcast keeps it classy while discussing today's topic: Dive Bars. We all have a very special place in our heart for duct taped chairs, shots of Jameson and bar popcorn. Dive bar owners and servers are top of the service industry food chain, in our opinion! We read your Server Submitted Stories and then interview Wisconsin gal Beth Hoyt about her various jobs and having to wear a tie with crabs on it.
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Ep. 36 "Bruschetta Penguins with Grant Prewitt and Kaitlin Magowan"
We go all in on today's topic: Catering. Server Submitted Stories are shared, hot tips abound and then we speak with current co-workers from a local eatery in Los Angeles, Grant Prewitt and Kaitlin Magowan!
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Ep. 35 "Swipe It Twice, Kale's Korner, and April Wolfe"
This week we pick back up with our chat about the check that's longer than a CVS receipt. We read a Server Submitted Story that inspires us to turn this into an investigative journalism podcast and then welcome April Wolfe into the pod den to regale us with tales of growing up in and working at her family's dive bar in Grand Rapids, MI.
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Ep. 34 "Big Credit Card Energy and Georgia Hardstark"
We are back with part one of a two-parter talking about the check, the bill, the tab, the damage. Why does this final step of service seem to be so hard for customers and servers alike? Why can't anyone do math? Why can't someone just be a hero and put down a credit card for the table? UGH. We read your always hilarious and infuriating Server Submitted Stories and then our pal Georgia Hardstark drops by the pod den to talk about her decorated career in the service industry and her time
Ep. 33 "The Double Diaper, That Young Palate, and Jelloyd Spencer"
Today we talk voluntary torture: DOUBLES, and discuss the logic behind agreeing to live in the restaurant from morning to night. It's a special sort of exhaustion that only servers can relate to. We read some more Server Submitted Stories and then Jelloyd Spencer stops by the pod den to talk about his "hospitality industry" skills and the correct outlook on life when you bartend at an Austin Powers themed night club. Yeah, baby.
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Ep. 32 "Sexy Mister, Dead Eyes, and Julian Velard"
Today's topic of discussion: the myriad of ways you embarrass yourself on the job. Whether it's your fault, a customer making you feel like an idiot, or your fellow co-workers piling on, the nature of the job makes you feel like a real ding-a-ling. Past guest James Dunn sits in for Joselyn and we read some more of your Server Submitted Stories. Then, long time server now turned "Song-tender", Julian Velard joins us to talk about all the ways being a piano karaoke accompanist at a
Ep. 31 "Restaurants Are Killing the Planet, and Amber Nelson"
Our resident environmentalist and co-host Joselyn Hughes leads the topic of conversation today! We discuss the jaw dropping statistics regarding the disgusting amount of food and plastic waste restaurants generate in the United States each year. We go over habits we can all incorporate into our personal lives to reduce waste and highlight (small) steps the service industry is taking to do better. Servers, let's save the planet! Then Amber Nelson joins us to speak about years of bartendi
Ep. 30 "Thank You For Being A Friend"
In today's episode we discuss the one thing that makes the service industry bearable: friends. This soul-sucking profession can become an absolute blast when you've got a crew that gets you. On the flip side we talk about the jobs we had where we didn't fit in, how hard it was, and how other servers can go out of their way to make you feel like sh*t, especially when you're the new hire. But once you find your tribe, server buddies are homies for life and they have your back on the job a
Ep. 29 "Killin' Time for a Dime with Drennon Davis"
Working on and around the Fourth of July is pretty much a guaranteed dead time in the service industry which sparked today's conversation about what servers do when it's slooooooowwwwww. We discuss how the attitude and energy of the job quickly shifts into a hostage situation when no one shows up to dine and how it's utter BS that you're forced to clean the restaurant while you're making negative dollars. Then, Drennon Davis drops by the pod den to discuss being a server at a famous com
Ep. 28 "Serving Perks, The Dumbest Waiter, and Mitch Bisschop"
We spend a lot of time hating on the job, so today we are clearing our energy as Andrea convinces us of the many perks of having a serving job. A few epic disagreements ensue, but ultimately we all bond over a rat that fell through a Buffalo Wild Wings ceiling onto a diner's table. Then, Mitch Bisschop comes through the pod den to discuss bartending burnout, years of serving the daytime weirdos and how being a late bloomer is not a bad thing when it comes to chasing your dreams.
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Ep. 27 "Horny for Money with The Puterbaugh Sisters"
We continue our conversation about managing tip based wages and in this episode give you some serious mama-bear love and advice about money. You can trust us because we've all set our lives on fire financially and got it back together! Some of us are managing money *so* well it makes us horny. Then, lovable scamps and real life sister act Danielle and Tiffany Puterbaugh drop by the pod den to tell glorious tales of "Ohio drinking", bartending at sixteen, and all of the jobs they've been
Ep. 26 "Bad with Money, Mace Face, and Alan Starzinski"
Let's talk money. When you're a server how are you still broke even though your pockets are flush with cash?? We discuss all the ways in which having a serving job could earn you financial freedom..... as long as you don't spend half of your tips at the bar next door, which is exactly what we all do. It's a vicious cycle. Then, Alan Starzinski stops by the pod den to talk about how serving at Applebee's really prepped him for bigger things in life: waiting tables at Dave and Buster's.
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Ep. 25 "Summer Jobs, Little Chernobyl, and David Crabb"
Summer jobs means summer money, baby! Today we discuss the sweaty, hectic hustle of seasonal work when restaurants double in size and garden patios around the country stay slammed for three months. But first we go off about a recent epidemic of bad hostesses and "dork font" on menus. Then, David Crabb stops by the pod den to truly horrify and delight us with stories of utter debauchery he witnessed as a bartender and server for nearly sixteen years.
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Ep. 24 "Mental Health, Addiction, & Pastries with Alea James"
We recorded this episode at the very end of May during Mental Health Awareness Month but we need awareness every damn day - particularly in the service industry. We go deeper into why this line of work breeds and invites self-destructive behavior, examine our own issues over the years while waiting tables and living that vampire life, AND manage to be funny about it. The good news is there is a real shift in the industry happening with healthier environments being fostered from the top
Ep. 23 "Doggie Bag of Bonus Content Pt. II"
We can't believe we are well over twenty episodes strong with more on the way and great guests coming up! Let's celebrate the past ten or so episodes with off the wall, mostly off topic moments with a side of service industry! Reappearing in this episode is Eliot Glazer, Jackie Zebrowski, Jordan Carlos and Jen Kirkman. Here's a tip: If you enjoy Side Work, please subscribe, smash that 5-star icon and write a little review!
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Ep. 22 "Hot Food, Cold Service"
Today we explore the comforting existence of American diners. We discuss the origins of a "diner car" morphing into the long, compact establishments we love to stumble into after a night out and why diner waitresses are cut from a different cloth. Diners remain a meeting place for people of all stripes and are refreshingly unlike modern restaurants and dammit they intend to keep it that way. Then, Brooke's dad, a retired police officer calls in to fondly remember midnight shifts spent a
Ep. 21 "Restaurant Myths, Urban Legends, and Mike Burns"
When you send back food do the waiter and chef both spit on it? Is it safe to go out for seafood on Mondays? Do all servers hate all customers? We confirm, confess, and deny to the best of our knowledge! Lots of "ewwwww" this week with Eliot Glazer sitting in for Kyle, who once again briefly died. Then, potato chip connoisseur, former waiter and friend Mike Burns drops by to tell us how he learned to party like a gay man thanks to his restaurant job.
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Ep. 20 "Quiche. Respect. Microdosing."
Mother's Day is upon us and what do we say to the God of Death? "Not today". Servers, steel yourselves for the busiest day of the year when dysfunctional families descend upon you to feast, fight and celebrate mommy dearest. It's a doozy of a service day where statistically your restaurant is going to run out of at least fourteen items that you promised to customers, that customer being a mother pushed to the brink. The girls go for it and talk about the dark origins of this holiday, "M
Ep. 19 "Food allergies, the waiter whisperer, and Giulia Rozzi"
In today's episode we sound off about customers with dietary particulars from being vegan, to the dreaded over-modifier. We break down the growing trend of people claiming "allergy" to get what they want and how it's very stressful for a kitchen and can cheapen the safety of people with actual deadly allergies. We decide that y'all are crazy and should maybe just stay home. Then, our favorite friend and comedian Giulia Rozzi drops by the podcast to recall her days as a server but
Ep. 18 "Go Brunch Yourself with Eliot Glazer"
Brunch: reviled and feared by servers and chefs alike, this meal for amateurs is only growing more unstoppable each year. The gals from Side Work break down why it's the worst shift and why you're worse off for eating it. If hearing "bottomless mimosas" is triggering, be warned as this episode contains graphic terms like "hollandaise", "bloody bar" and "Sunday funday". We then welcome Eliot Glazer into the pod den to tell us about waiting tables at crab boils in Long Island and the carnage that
Ep. 17 "Dinner and a Show with Josh Cheney"
In this episode we are a house divided: dinner theater lovers and ... dinner theater haters. We explore all the ways in which food is definitely the understudy and performance is the star, from 1950's diners and insult themed restaurants, to Medieval Times and the Magic Castle. We then talk with Josh Cheney about being a server/ performer at now defunct back talk restaurant Ed Debevic's -where you paid for a side of "shove it" with your french fries.
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Ep. 16 "Kids Menu, Binaural Beats, and Jen Kirkman"
Today we talk kids: the "good", the bad, and the very bad scenarios servers find themselves in waiting on children. We throw it back and talk about our experiences going out to eat as wee little rug rats then move into present day where it seems entitled little tots and clueless parents are the name of the game. It's a tough topic so we've got advice for servers and parents on how to make it a tolerable experience for all parties and not end up having the owner banish your family to a life dinin
Ep. 15 "Sober Curious, Nacho Mama's and Jordan Carlos"
Our history of women in the service industry continues as we explore the beautiful world of gender and race discrimination within the job. In short: it was a woman's job, then it wasn't, then it was again while men were at war, then men came back and kicked us out of the job, then it was our job again after some legislation passed, but then we were pushed out of fine dining and potential to earn good money. And where that left POC is an entirely different struggle that still needs a lot
Ep. 14 "Harvey Girls and Renee Gauthier"
We are back with some more hungover history of women and their role in the service industry in America. Kyle's ghost makes some appearances throughout the episode and we talk about The Harvey Girls who are pivotal to women becoming self-sufficient wage earners in the West! Then our girl Renee Gauthier, a floor captain, top server, team manager and BOSS BITCH when it came to waiting tables and bartending drops by to enlighten us with her competitive edge which made her shine on the job.
Ep. 13 "The Slob and the Knob, Pie-TSD, and Jackie Zebrowski"
We decided it was time to look into the origins of American women in the service industry and discovered that for nearly 150 years not only was it illegal for a woman to work in a restaurant or bar, we weren't even allowed to be in one. V COOL. We dive into the always brilliant laws men create to keep a lady down, but don't worry we are the queens of subversion! Our hungover research will stretch across a few episodes but for now we talk about Puritanical society in the 1830's, Ordinari
Ep. 12 "Counter Attack with Mike Lawrence"
We explore the world of unsung food service heroes - counter workers! Brooke, Andrea & Kyle recall definitely being exploited as teenagers at an array of bagel, ice cream, and coffee counters for about $5 an hour. The trend of waiter-less restaurants taking over Los Angeles is debated - especially how you tip at some of these places. But really, in this episode we step aside to let comedian and writer wunderkind Mike Lawrence tell us about his six year stint working at McDonal
Ep. 11 "Doggie Bag of Bonus Content"
Side Work podcast has officially made it past 10 episodes which is something to celebrate! This week we are comping you some extra content featuring interview moments that didn't make it into episodes, an update on one of our guests, and additional discussions from your servers. Thanks again to Matt Braunger, Brandy Barber, Jason Woolfolk and Aaron Sine for the bottomless stories and opinions regarding service industry madness.
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Ep. 10 "Broken Bodies & Brains w/ Renee Felice Smith"
We talk about all the ways in which the service industry breaks you down physically and emotionally which makes sense because restaurants seem to be constructed of glass, knives, fire, sharp corners, slippery floors and dim lighting. We thoroughly discuss how effed up our feet are and will be for the remainder of our lives. Then our buddy Renee Felice Smith (of NCIS fame!!) drops by to discuss how she hustled big bucks out of customers at Applebee's in Long Island for two years. Who kne
Ep. 09 "Sizzle Heads, Brooklyn Ding-Dongs and Brandy Barber"
We jump right in and discuss the mind blowing noise levels of modern restaurants that blast their speakers -- are we old or is this trend really annoying? We share another server submitted story which launches us into a tirade on aristocratic customers. Then we return to the topic of dating your co-waiters and how this always always always goes down in grease fire flames. Fabulous writer, director and actress Brandy Barber stops into the pod to give us the low down on her long career ba
Ep. 08 "Lasagna Love Feast For Two and Beth Stelling"
In this very special episode we discuss what Valentine's Day means to servers. Hint: It's not good. Whether you call it V-Day, The Valentine's Tip Massacre, Amateur Hour for Love.... it's a dreaded shift for a multitude of reasons and no amount of chocolate dipped strawberries and cheap champagne will make us change our attitude. Then Beth Stelling, aka Sweet Beth drops by and talks about a solid Ohio upbringing working as a cater-waiter, steamed bagel sandwich maker and ultimately a fa
Ep. 07 "Homemade Bitters, Kombu-chup and John Roy"
Today's Special: sleeping with your co-workers. It was time we speak of it and turns out this topic will be a mini-series. Then we put some funny #serverlife tweets on blast. Writer, comedian and former lunch server at Stir Fire Grill, John Roy stops by to talk about the chicken brain we all inhabit while waiting tables, and the oldest known ketchup on Navy Pier in Chicago.
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Ep. 06: "Living Waitmares, The Dish Pig, and James Dunn"
We share our first server submitted story! We then explore all the ways a server gets slammed, overwhelmed, and deep into the WEEDS. When you're subjected to the PTSD of being in the weeds over and over and over again that leads to.... server nightmares, AKA waitmares. Then our good buddy James Dunn drops in to talk about working every back of house position at a restaurant before being promoted to server.
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Ep. 05 "Tainted Meatballs, Cowboy Jerry, and Jason Woolfolk"
Restaurants are gross, people are gross and the two combined together make for some gross topics of conversation. We are here to ruin every day restaurant items you never gave a second thought to while dining out. Also - tips for servers not to be slovenly such as: WASH YOUR APRON. Then, our good friend, long time server, bartender and now GM of LA's most "Irish-ish"bar drags himself out of bed after a closing shift to weave tales of the horror and delight of working on Hollywood Blvd a
Ep. 04: "Cigarette Refills, Blood Allergies, and Brian Lucas"
The ladies launch into the "charade" of service from elegant table crumbing, to pepper grinding, to pretending you give a sh*t about someones birthday. We interview our sound engineer Brian Lucas who recalls a very distinct night when he kept his restaurant open 'til 6AM for Kiefer Sutherland. This story is EVERYTHING.
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Ep. 03 Pt. II "When You're Here, You're Family, You Wear a Tie with Nick Turner"
We jump back in talking about our frustration with customers: the life blood of the industry, the ones who are "always right", AKA the most soul-sucking people on earth. Then we speak with comedian Nick Turner who was a server at the TGI Friday's in Times Square NYC. Enough said.
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Ep. 03 Pt. 1 "Hotdogs and a Humbling with Aaron Sine"
In Episode 03 Pt. I (Already going into the world of two-parters??)We are dishing some dirt - edible dirt in this installment! The girls talk about the non-server, the plebe, THE CUSTOMER. What makes them good or bad, considered a regular, or a professional scam artist? We drop celebrity customers names like a tray of drinks! Then, after discussing nightmare restaurant owners in the last episode, the gals invite restaurant and bar owner Aaron Sine to defend his side of the job. What's n
Ep. 02 "Rowdy Powder, Mormons, and Mara Herron"
In Episode 02 the girls jump right in and a play a new game called "Am I Getting Sick?", discuss loose salads, and Chef Ludo which brings them to this episode's main topic: Owners. Someone's gotta own the place you work at and usually these people are nuts, criminals and or both. Also, we discuss the drugs that fuel the biz. Later on, we speak with Mara Herron who does not look back fondly on her time in the service industry even though she got to work at her hero, P. Diddy's now defunct NYC clu
Ep. 01 "Meat Carts and Matt Braunger"
In Episode 01, the girls dish about the awful dishes they served at their first restaurant jobs and, since it's the holidays, the Battle Royale that breaks out between servers when the Christmas and New Year's Eve schedule gets posted. Comedian Matt Braunger stops by to talk about eight years in the trenches. We learn about LA hipster waiters, "onion slivers", impromptu drum circles, and an illicit love affair that happened in the walk-in at a pizza chain.
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