“I’m not asking y’all for anything because y’all can’t and won’t be both my savior and oppressor.”

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In this episode, I talk about how getting Trump out of office was pivotal, but maybe how the new regime isn’t as monumental as we’ve made it out to be. I also discuss why the DNC has failed its base and the commonality between progressives and Trump supporters. I talk about how 2020 was maybe the worst year in modern American History, but maybe a necessary one. For the immediate future, this will be the last episode I record for the podcast. This takes so much energy and the intent of it was to get people in our industry talking again. I really don’t enjoy hearing myself talk (as much as my close friends would disagree); so if/when there is a willingness to resume conversation, perhaps I will revisit this platform.

“Has our collective hatred for Trump blinded us from how truly awful Joe Biden is?”

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In this episode, I talk about my experience at a Trump Rally. I talk about the bartenders I met, the liquor distributor I met, and the conversation I had with a guy twice my size. I talk about why encouraging people to vote isn’t resonating with people, why we may see another 4 years of Trump and why I can’t come to terms with supporting Joe Biden.

IG:

@knowtheflipside

Youtube:

https://youtu.be/_ZDQAsvNK3E

“Use your imagination.”

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In this episode, Greyson and I get in the Halloween spirit and we share our stories of the paranormal; we talk about how ghosts/spirits/apparitions may really just be energy and why death is so foreign to us. Greyson shares his experience with a bar ghost and his run in with a desert Sasquatch; and I talk about almost stabbing my mom. We recorded this episode in the middle of Griffith Park at night and the entire time, it felt like we were being watched

“Understand that we're fighting a war we can't win.... They hate us, we hate them. We can’t win. No way.”

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In this episode, Daniel and I revisit the police - a subject we covered in Season 1, Episode 2. We also cover the most recent presidential debate, white saviorism (and a specific example in our industry), and the term “LatinX.” We give our predictions for the election and why Daryl Davis is a real O.G.

“You gotta keep moving to get where you’re going.”

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In this very lighthearted episode, Saeed and I talk about all things social media. Unless you’re living under a rock, by now you must have seen this handsome lad shaking things up on Instagram. I talk to him about my issue with “instagram bartenders,” and why my position has changed on that... sort of. With such a large internet presence, we talk about the ups, downs, the responsibility of having a large platform, and that pesky little word, “mixology.”

“Work hard and be nice to people.”

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In the Season 2 premiere, Erin and I talk about cool ice, after hours conversations at the bar, church and the parallels to bar culture, and women’s reproductive rights. We take a deep dive on why the issue of abortion has become so stigmatized and work through why pro life people cannot agree with pro choice people.

Abortion Rates decline:

https://www.guttmacher.org/gpr/2019/09/us-abortion-rate-continues-drop-once-again-state-abortion-restrictions-are-not-main#

Pro-Choice vs Pro-Life further dialogue:

https://youtu.be/yRA0KMCEP2o

In this mini episode, I recap my thoughts on Season 1 and talk about what I hope to see more of in Season 2. Pull up, grab something to drink, and reach out!

“Be humble.”

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In this episode, which is also the Season Finale for Season 1, Tony and I get real. This felt like more of a conversation that friends have after hours while breaking down a bar versus a traditional podcast episode. We talk about freedom of speech - specifically as it pertains to bars, as well as cancel culture. Trigger warning for White People - you may be tempted to call the cops while listening to this episode but I assure you it’s just two Brown Dudes shooting the shit, everything will be okay

“Let’s hope 2021 brings more dirty martinis, blue margaritas, and WAP.”

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In this episode, Clare and I talk all things related to Covid 19 or SARS-CoV-2 for the nerds in the back. We take a deep dive into the emotional and mental toll that the virus, the closures, and the restrictions have taken on us. We discuss survivors remorse, and also what the future of restaurants and bars may look like.

“Couldn’t think of a good quote, so I’ll just drink until I do.”

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In this episode, Teddy and I totally have like a 30 minute bro moment where we talk about getting a sick pump and being shredded. We take a deep dive into IG bartenders, fitness, fat shaming, and also Teddy’s experience growing up as the son of a Pastor. We explore conservatism and what modern day Christianity looks like compared to Progressive values as well.