Industry Sunday

Jake and Kennedy kick off this episode by introducing their next guest, Alyssa! They force Jake to describe the Vanderpump Rules drama from the perspective of someone who has never seen the show, and then they circle back to talk about scandals they've seen in restaurants they've worked at. They end the episode with a game called Red Light, Green Light where they decipher if they would friend or unfriend someone based on their worst workplace scandal.

Jake and Kennedy start off discussing Jake's recent hospital visit, and Kennedy's dilemma with a Karen who got her personal cell number. Their next guest, takes them away from the service industry for this episode by taking them on a trip into the world of drag queens and drag brunches. They are joined by Christian Ferree (AKA Joyce Anne Belle) as he describes his extensive experience in the retail industry. Later on, they each take turns tooting and booting bars that put on drag brunches in Chicago, as well as discussing popular trends in the drag industry.

Jake and Kennedy dive into the 7th episode by discussing Jake's recent sleepwalking incident at Kennedy's apartment. Next, they introduce their second guest, Kyle. Hear stories of how Kyle started out dishwashing at a tea store and a pancake house, and continued his journey to becoming a well-respected server at one of Chicago's best steakhouses. Also, stick around as Kyle, Jake, and Kennedy discuss his wild escapades in downtown Chicago, plus some of his favorite memories.

In this episode Jake and Kennedy go over weird and interesting cocktail orders, the icks and awkwardness of Valentines Day, and Kennedy's route 66 adventure across the country and the restaurants along the way.

It's the first episode recording since the podcast was launched, so Jake and Kennedy start off by discussing how the release has gone. Kennedy tells stories from her recent trip to Key West and explains why Ernest Hemingway was a bartenders worst nightmare. Jake explains why he hates serving couples on their first date. They end the episode by reading about the world's worst restaurant concept ideas.

Jake and Kennedy finish off their 4th podcast episode. In this episode they bring on their first guest, Media, and talk over the variety of guests in a restaurant before segueing into various questions for Media and finishing it all off with a little celebrity chef Hot or Not!

Jake and Kennedy start off discussing how tight knit the industry group is in each restaurant/city and elaborate on a recent tragedy that struck a few venues and friend groups in Chicago. Later on in the episode, they banter about cheesy themes for restaurants and how it must be for the staff who work there.

In this episode Jake and Kennedy spill their secrets from when they’ve been guests themselves before diving into the internal industry chaos and the dynamics of restaurant staff from top to bottom before finishing it off with a cheeky game of Would You Rather.

Follow along with Jake Lavan and Kennedy Novy as the duo dives into the explicit details of life in the service industry. The two exploit the behind the scenes of the service industry and give you an insider look on what you may not see behind closed doors. Drunken stories, drama, restaurant icks, dirty secrets and hookups, and embarrassing moments are all addressed here on Industry Sunday.