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Every restaurant has them—the sneaky, lurking servers who hover around the host stand, ready to pounce on an unsuspecting table the second it becomes available. In this episode, Megan, Mac, and Shea take a deep dive into the world of Table Sharks—those servers who use charm, strategy, and sometimes sheer audacity to snag the best (or just any) table. From the subtle territorial battles to the downright shameless grabs, this episode breaks down the restaurant politics of who gets what table—and the unspoken rules that some just love to break. 

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 Some customer requests are reasonable—extra ranch, no onions, dressing on the side. But then there are the other requests—the ones that make servers question reality. In this episode, Megan, Mac, and Shea dive into the most bizarre, impossible, and downright delusional special requests they’ve ever encountered. From customers demanding completely new menu items to the one who accused Shea of poisoning her (yes, really), this episode proves that some guests truly believe restaurants are just their personal kitchens. Buckle up—it’s gonna be a wild ride. 

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A good manager can make or break a restaurant, and a bad one can make servers question all their life choices. In this episode, Megan, Mac, and Shea break down the different types of managers, from the chill, been-there-done-that pro to the power-tripping clipboard carrier. They’ll share stories of amazing bosses who had their backs, clueless managers who made their jobs harder, and the all-time worst decisions they’ve seen from the top. Plus, the unspoken rules of dealing with management, how to spot a sinking ship, and whether “we’re like a family here” is ever a good sign.

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Every server has horror stories, but what makes a customer the worst of the worst? In this episode, Megan, Mac, and Shea compare battle scars and debate what truly defines the worst customer ever. Is it the serial complainer who finds something wrong with every bite? The verbal tipper who sings your praises but leaves nothing on the bill? The table camper who won’t leave, or the split-check disaster who makes paying a nightmare? Tune in as they swap stories, crown the ultimate customer from hell, and decide once and for all who belongs in the Hall of Shame.

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The holidays may be magical for customers, but for servers, they’re pure chaos. In this episode, Megan, Mac, and Shea unwrap the reality of working holiday shifts -think impossible reservations, entitled guests, and the dreaded office party from hell. They’ll share war stories, survival tips, and their love/hate relationship with the holiday season.

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Tipping: the ultimate love language of the service industry—or the biggest source of server heartbreak. In this episode, Megan, Mac, and Shea break down the highs and lows of gratuity, from the joy of a fat stack of cash to the soul-crushing pain of a $0 tip on a $200 bill. They’ll dive into tipping etiquette, cultural differences, and the unspoken rules every diner should know. Plus, horror stories of cheap tippers, and the surprise big spenders,