Is My Order Ready? Podcast

Is My Order Ready? Podcast

By Elisa MelendezComedy
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Is My Order Ready? Podcast episodes

  • The Loud and The Proud: Social Awareness in Bars

    In this episode of 'Is My Order Ready?' the hosts discuss their experiences at a local bar, touching on themes of friendship, bartender etiquette, and social awareness. They share humorous anecdotes about their interactions with bartenders and the challenges of navigating social dynamics in public spaces. The conversation highlights the importance of respecting service workers and maintaining a balance between socializing and professionalism. In this conversation, Elisa Melendez shares her experiences and observations from the service industry, discussing the nuances of communication between customers and staff, the importance of tipping etiquette, and the behavior of patrons in restaurants. She reflects on generational differences in social interactions and touches on political views, emphasizing the need for community engagement and understanding.

    50 min
  • The Future of Tipping: A Heated Debate
    In this episode of 'Is My Order Ready?', the hosts engage in a lively discussion about the implications of changing tipping laws in the service industry. They explore the dynamics of minimum wage, the necessity of tips for servers, the impact of inflation on restaurant prices, and the potential consequences of pooling tips. The conversation also touches on health insurance for servers and the political landscape surrounding these issues, ultimately leading to a debate on whether to support or oppose proposed legislation.
    1 hr 28 min
  • The Future of Tipping: What's at Stake?

    In this episode of 'Is My Order Ready?' The host discuss the complexities surrounding minimum wage for tip workers, particularly in the context of Massachusetts' up coming ballot question. They explore the implications of tipping, the potential changes to wage structures, and the perspectives of both servers and customers. The conversation highlights the challenges faced by service workers, the importance of tips in their income,and the broader impact of legislative changes on the restaurant industry.

    1 hr 6 min
  • Episode 27: It's The Law
    In this episode, Elisa and Rich discuss various topics, including their job experiences, the celebration of Cinco de Mayo, and the importance of accurate menu pricing. Elisa shares her experiences in El Salvador and the differences in food culture. They also touch on the issues of inconsistent pricing at nail salons and the need for transparency and business transactions. In this conversation, Elisa and Rich discuss their experiences with customer service in the restaurant industry. They share stories of rude bartenders and slow drive-throughs, emphasizing the importance of good customer service and work ethic. They also touch on the privilege of young people and the need for service industry experience. Overall, they encourage listeners to appreciate the hard work of restaurant workers and to strive for good customer service in any job.
    1 hr 5 min
  • Ep 26: IDIOT MOMS

    In this episode, Elisa vents about online bullying and shares her frustrations with negative comments on social media. She also discusses a controversial TikTok video she saw and the debate surrounding bringing kids to bars and restaurants. The conversation touches on the importance of respecting others in public spaces and the role of employees in handling disruptive customers. The episode concludes with a discussion on personal preferences and age as factors in perspective. In this conversation, Elisa and the host discuss the challenges of vacationing with kids, the importance of taking a break from parenting, reacting to negative comments, miscommunication in texting and social media, and the joys of enjoying nights out as moms.

    53 min
  • Ep 26: IDIOT MOMS

    Get ready for episode 26. Where we talk about our frustrations with customer against customers! We don't get paid enough for this.

    1 min
  • Ep 25: You People....of 2023

    Episode 25 of 2023, what do you have for me? Lets complain about those complaining customers, aka the "cuntstomer". Why do we have to pay extra for whip cream Starbucks? Servers sometimes the customer can hear you complain about their table. RIP to the customers who went to Panera bread for a lemonade.

    50 min
  • Ep 24: David The Joke

    Who doesn't love a famous person in their restaurant? Actually plenty of employees say they are the worst! Lets talk about a recent video that was all over social media. David aka El Presidente of Barstool, likes to go around and review pizza's. Not only does he review them but apparently he also saves small businesses, according to the video that he made. It didn't seem too convincing. He wants to critique people, so we will critique him. Let's save all small business pizzerias'.

    1 hr 2 min
  • Ep 23: Barflies

    What kind of restaurant stays open after 100 violations? A buffet I guess. Join us while we talk about co-workers who like to stay and hang out after they clock out. Also does any restaurant actually give handbooks any more? What happened to them? Do we not sign them any more? Speaking of handbooks can we also talk about NON-SLIP SHOES. The most important part of a restaurant uniform policy. Also how fresh are your Panera/bread bagels ? Find out on on this episode. Enjoy

    42 min

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