Buy Back Podcast

John sits down with Rory at his new bar in Astoria, and Alex calls in. Find out how Rory has been so successful with owning multiple bars in NYC, the conundrum of him not drinking whiskey, and why everyone should thank their porters.

John and Alex interview Andrew Jackson who works at Jackpot in Washington, D.C. Listen in to hear about his Playboy bunny experience, why he had to call the cops on a customer, and why he's never been happier as a bartender. Also, thank you for listening! If you, or someone you know, wants to be interviewed for future episodes of The Buy Back reach out to us on social media!

John and Alex interview Matty from Racine, Wisconsin. Listen in to hear some crazy Bloody Mary recipes, what a Hot Hamms Sandwich drink is, and how Matty juggles being an actor while working at 5 different bars. Thanks for listening and if you or someone you know wants to be interviewed for future episodes reach out to us on social media!

John and Alex interview Nicky who works in Lower Manhattan. Find out how sexy time led to someone getting stabbed, conclusive evidence that Seth MacFarlane has the smoothest skin, and how to make a proper old fashioned.

You thought you heard the craziest bar stories out there; you haven't heard anything like the bar tales Mike shares with John and Alex in the premier episode of Season 4. After talking to Mike, it has come to our attention that New Orleans may have the wildest bar scene in the United States. Find out what happens when the bars never close, what weird things people have stolen from Mike's bar, and why you always wear appropriate footwear on Bourbon Street. Oh, and welcome back! We've missed you!

Listen in as Alex tells John about the five most haunted bars in the U.S.!  Warning! This episode contains spooky stories and creepy ghosts. Listen at your own risk. This will be the last episode of Season 3. See you all next year for Season 4!

Join John, Alex, and special guests as they talk about ghosts and spooky occurrences in bars around the world. Hear first-hand paranormal experiences and listen in for ghost stories submitted by fans like you! Happy Halloween! 

Ben and John catch up! Ben is now an influencer for 3 Amigos Tequila but he's still allowed to say the names of other tequilas. Listen in as Ben gives us the inside scoop and drops an exclusive and delicious tequila cocktail recipe!

Listen to exclusive stories and interviews from The Buy Back's time in Ireland with this special episode!

Alex, John, and Pat interview Cillian and Katie in Dublin, Ireland. Find out how the drinking culture has changed not just in Ireland but around the world; hear the craziest stories from bars in Ireland, Spain, and New York City; and go on a journey as these two bartenders who have never met agree, disagree, and find common ground.