At The Bar With…Podcast

Episode 48 - Return Guest Musician/Songwriter Adam Coolong

At The Bar With...is a podcast featuring Brett, Stacy, Patrick & Jean. Compelling guests and content, with a bartender, libations, and great conversation.

Adam, is the frontman and guitarist for the legendary Minnesota Irish rock band, the Wild Colonial Bhoys (WCB). For more than two decades, Adam and WCB have been tearing up stages across the globe with their signature brand of high-energy Celtic Rock. From nine unforgettable tours across Ireland to performing for troops on military bases in the Middle East, Adam has endless stories from a lifetime on the road. Driven by a deep love for 1960s surf music and "Exotica," Adam also formed the band Loco Nui Combo, bringing retro island vibes to the stage (https://youtu.be/Iv0I3iCjyBI?si=x4oz3OU2V50xj631).

When he is not performing, he stays fully immersed in the community and the arts—serving as the Office Manager and Board Secretary for the Irish Fair of Minnesota, engineering and mixing tracks from his home studio, and working as a professional television and radio voiceover artist.

Tune in as we talk about today's music industry, Tikki bars, Exotica music, and much, much, more!

#podcast #storytime #irish #funny #comedy #drinkingstories #barstories

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Episode 47 - Touring Saxophonist Jason Peterson DeLaire

At The Bar With...is a podcast featuring Brett, Stacy, Patrick & Jean. Compelling guests and content, with a bartender, libations, and great conversation.

Jason, a Berklee School of Music alum, is an incredibly talented multi-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter, and producer. As the son of jazz artist Linda Peterson, Jason carries on a rich family legacy as the first of the "next generation" to turn music into a full-time occupation.

Jason has toured the world as the saxophonist and keyboardist for Michael Bolton, alongside his experiences recording and performing with iconic artists like Prince, Richard Marx, Bobby Brown, and Alexander O'Neal. Additionally, Jason has worked with Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis’ legendary Flyte Time Productions.

In addition to being a standout solo front performer, Jason's recent projects include his 2022 record "After Hours" and his new single "Playground," which is showing incredible breakout success on smooth jazz radio.

Tune in as we talk touring with Prince, Michael Bolton, and Richard Marx, Family music dynamics, his music business with his sister, and much, much, more!

#podcast #storytime #musician #musicproducer #funny #drinkingstories #barstories

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Episode 46 - Returning Guest: Asset Protection Expert Mike Duffy (from Ep. 32)

At The Bar With...is a podcast featuring Brett, Stacy, Patrick & Jean. Compelling guests and content, with a bartender, libations, and great conversation.

With over two decades of elite security, protective operations, and tactical instruction experience, Mike brings a rare blend of real-world operational expertise and behavioral science insight. Since 2010, he has served as a specialized firearms and home defense instructor, Texas Level 4 Protective Agent, and Executive Protection Specialist, combining advanced tactical readiness with credentials in behavioral assessment, nonverbal communication, and medical response. His extensive operational history includes leading high-level security for U.S. political candidates, diplomatic advance teams, federal conferences, anti-human trafficking operations, and high-net-worth individuals. Earlier in his career, Mike specialized in CQB, tactical rappelling, aviation, and scuba operations, which he complements today as a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Brown Belt and instructor in multiple martial arts disciplines. Backed by academic studies in psychology, sociology, and speech communication, he masterfully bridges physical defense with a deep understanding of human behavior, making him a dynamic and highly sought-after featured guest.

Tune in as we talk about fireworks, explosives, personal protection training, self-defense, and much, much, more!

#podcast #storytime #funny #selfdefense #drinkingstories #barstories

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Episode 45 - Veterinary Doctor Sandra Soucheray

At The Bar With... is a podcast featuring Brett, Stacy, & Patrick. Compelling guests and content, with a bartender, libations, and great conversation.

Dr. Soucheray graduated from the U of M College of Veterinary Medicine in 2002, but her real education came from the field. From the fast-paced, bottom-line pressures of corporate clinics to leaving a local practice for refusing to unnecessarily sedate animals, she has seen it all. Instead of letting a setback define her, she founded Dr. Soucheray’s At Home Veterinary Care in 2017 and has been a leader in the mobile veterinary business since then.

Tune in as we talk about Dr. Soucheray's mobile vet business, four-legged furry friends, crazy house calls, and much, much, more!

#podcast #storytime #pets #veterinary #funny #drinkingstories #barstories

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Episode 44 - Media & Broadcasting Talent - Veronica Rodriguez

Veronica is a leading Media Operations and Technology professional based in the Twin Cities, with an extensive career in audio and broadcast engineering. She has worked with Minnesota Public Radio, American Public Media, Clear Channel, and Spotify, in addition to running VRod Productions LLC—creating high-energy content for major sports broadcasts like the Minnesota Vikings.

Holding an Executive MBA from the University of Minnesota's Carlson School of Management, Veronica specializes in bridging the gap between technical broadcasting and business strategy.

Tune in as we talk radio, guns, media production, and much, much, more!

#podcast #media #storytime #broadcasting #funny #drinkingstories #barstories

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Episode 43 - Returning Guest: Musician & Scuba Diver - Steve Philbrook

At The Bar With... is a podcast featuring Brett, Stacy, & Patrick. Compelling guests and content, with a bartender, libations, and great conversation.

Featured return guest from Episode 5 - Steve Philbrook

Steve is an avid scuba diver, underwater photographer, and business owner. Steve has played in various professional rock bands, from "Brass Kitten" and "Wild In The Streets" (a Bon Jovi tribute band), to national recording group "Platinum Overdose," whose line-up features members from 80's rock group "Rough Cutt."

Tune in as we talk about scuba diving, family life, music, and hockey!

#podcast #scubadiving #music #storytime #comedy #drinkingstories #barstories

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Episode 42 - Brett, Jean, Stacy, and Patrick

At The Bar With...is a podcast featuring Brett, Stacy, Patrick & Jean. Compelling guests and content, with a bartender, libations, and great conversation.

Tune in as we talk about Motorcycling with kids, Stanley Cup Playoffs, Japan vacations, and much, much, more!

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Episode 41 - National Touring Guitarist & Songwriter - Ian Severson

At The Bar With...is a podcast featuring Brett, Stacy, Patrick & Jean. Compelling guests and content, with a bartender, libations, and great conversation.

Ian Severson is a guitarist, songwriter, producer, and engineer best known for his work with post-grunge rock band Future Leaders of the World and Minneapolis alt-metal act Gingerjake. Over a career spanning more than 30 years, Ian has toured nationally and shared stages with artists including Chevelle, Papa Roach, P.O.D., Hoobastank, Alice in Chains, Sevendust, Kittie, Nonpoint, Anthrax, Sum 41, Taproot, and more.

Ian has collaborated, recorded, and co-written with producers and artists connected to some of rock and metal’s biggest names, including Metallica, Pantera, Evanescence, Ozzy Osbourne, Mötley Crüe, Social Distortion, Deftones, Motörhead, Tenacious D, Pennywise, Katy Perry, Sugarcult, and Johnny Lang.He also served as band leader for Jordis Unga following her breakout appearance on ROCK STAR: INXS. Under his solo project BEAT DEVIL MUSIC, Ian continues to release original music while bringing decades of experience in touring, songwriting, production, and the independent rock scene.

Tune is as we talk about the Minneapolis music scene, playing in local bands, and touring with national recording acts, as well as now working within the professional field with his engineering degrees.

#podcast #music #storytime #comedy #drinkingstories #barstories

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Episode 40 - Brett, Stacy, Patrick & guest host Ali Gray

At The Bar With...is a podcast featuring Brett, Stacy, Patrick & Jean. Compelling guests and content, with a bartender, libations, and great conversation.

Tune in as we talk about airline mishaps, music, performing, AI in music and school, and much, much, more!

#podcast #singer #singersongwriter #storytime #drinkingstories #barstories

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Episode 39 - Neonatal/OB GYN Nurse - Bailey Almich

At The Bar With...is a podcast featuring Brett, Stacy, Patrick & Jean. Compelling guests and content, with a bartender, libations, and great conversation.

After a life-changing accident in 2015 that left her with a TBI, Bailey charted a fiercely independent course that led to her traveling abroad before eventually landing at Winona State University to get her nursing degree.

Bailey wears many hats: show-skier, marathon runner, neonatal & OB GYN RN/Personal IV Therapy RN, and apple orchard builder.

Whether she’s beating retired military vets at cribbage, attending live music, or grabbing brunch with her 70-year-old best friend Mark, Bailey has a knack for collecting incredible stories and even better people.

Tune in as we talk about nursing, resilience, family, traveling, crazy outdoor adventures, and much, much, more!

#podcast #nursing #storytime #travelling #comedy #drinkingstories #barstories

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