People are gross! It's bad enough to fart all over the place, chew with your mouth open, or pick your nose in public. But gum chewers sticking their gum to all the surfaces in the bar is just nasty. So of course we're going to talk about it.

A quarter of the way through the season and we finally decided to tackle the topic of football. Really just a bit of conversation around what football season means to bars, how fantasy football affects bar-going, and how much of a pain it is to be constantly changing channels.

We’ve all been there: rushing to work, don’t have time to make breakfast and barely have enough time to stand in line, but ohhhh those tasty, easy to eat on the run burritos just call our name. 

DRINKS:

Carajillo

SHOUT OUTS:

Brad: John Sweat

Bill: Ryan with b movies & beyond

Samantha: Andrew Ferguson

BEHIND BARS WITH BILL:

https://www.marieclaire.com/food-cocktails/news/a14403/bar-alcohol-facts-trivia/

https://original.newsbreak.com/@zulie-journey-562148/3099230743566-the-history-and-evolution-of-colorado-green-chili

https://eatatsantiagos.com/Awards

https://pueblochile.org/watch-your-back-hatch-pueblo-chiles-are-making-a-move/

Bonus round: having to shit in the middle of a shift. Shiftshitting if you will.

HAPPY HOUR:

Carajillo

https://www.theyucatantimes.com/2021/06/origin-of-carajillo-and-its-delicious-recipe-that-you-can-prepare-at-home/

Licor 43

https://www.licor43.com/our-history/

We understand that when people go out to bars and restaurants, they are going for a good time and to be taken care of, but the bare minimum amount of respect toward the people taking care of you needs to be maintained. Pay attention. Know your server/bartender at least enough to say what they look like and pay attention to what you are ordering.

We definitely have some strong feelings on this topic.

Today we’re finishing up our ‘exes’ episodes with Samantha’s least favorite workplace in Pensacola, Florida.

Drinks: GABF Gold Medal Winner in the Witbier Category, White Rascal from Avery Brewing.

SHOUT OUTS:

Brad: Todd Bellmyer

Bill: mover & shaker

Samantha: Simon Sahala

Behind Bars with Bill: Bill talks about his relationship with the machines.

Happy Hour: The Great American Beer Festival and how to win the medals.

https://www.greatamericanbeerfestival.com/brewers-information/2023-gabf-competition/competition-information/

You're very nice and we like you, but when it's obvious that we're closed, it's time for you to go home.

Some people don't seem to get that message and take advantage of our hospitality when they walk in right before closing and stay long after the doors are locked and we're ready to go home after a full work day.

We definitely get hyped up about the subject in this half shot, but it doesn't mean we don't love you.

Following up on our mini-series of places we thought would be awesome to work until we actually worked there, Brad has some truth bombs to drop about the now deceased Park Tavern in Cap Hill Denver.

We were truly blessed to get Hey Denver Newsletter editor Peyton Garcia of the amazing City Cast Denver team to join us for some Octoberfest beer tasting, review stomping, and dropping her own knowledge about the service industry and what it takes to write an amazing newsletter for Bill to steal.

Special Thanks to Matt Cross for our incredible happy hour music. Follow him on IG @mattcrossetc

Internally, butt towels or side towels are a hotly debated do or do not within bars and restaurants. We three seem to fall on the same side of the argument but also understand the reasoning for the other side. Let us now what you think!

There are some people who are just built for service and some who aren't. This half shot we tell a story or two and talk about the types of people who really live their lives with a service first mentality.

Today we’re talking about one of Bill’s exes that he was in love with… Until he actually worked there.  Cheba Hut! Stoner themed sandwich shop and bar.

DRINKS:

RTDs Cocktails

SHOUT OUTS:

Brad: Socrates and Christina

Bill: indeed/poached

Samantha: Noah Mucha

BEHIND BARS WITH BILL:

Water cups/liars/thieves.

Breaks. Laws/policies vrs reality.

Phone orders

"They get paid to clean it up" messy eaters. If you need a bib, ask.

HAPPY HOUR:

RTD Cocktail trend is still exploding!

 https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2023/06/top-10-biggest-selling-rtds/

https://www.forbes.com/sites/joemicallef/2022/09/14/why-demand-for-rtd-beverages-is-skyrocketing-the-distilled-spirits-council-report/?sh=35e4d9af24f3

Special Thanks to Matt Cross for 3 Stars Podcast Happy Hour Song music. Follow him on IG @mattcrossetc