Shiftfaced Podcast

Tony and Sam sit down to discuss Tony's big move from working as a manager in a large, fine-dining Japanese restaurant to a job in the industry that allows him more flexibility and free time. Other topics covered include bartending competitions, tattoos, Tony's resemblance (or not) to Drake, and the real cause of airplane turbulence. 

Opening song: I Need Your Love by Curtis Harding
Closing song: Gettin' Jiggy Wit It by Will Smith 

Sips: Left Field Big Dry Cider & Fuggles & Warlock Rei Boysenberry Sour

Tony and Sam have returned from Portland, OR and sit down to chat about their trip. Portland highlights include the many breweries, the SS Blueback, the over-the-top-nice people, and more. Portland disappointments? Well, the famous Pok Pok unfortunately did not live up to the hype. Other topics are covered and the two argue over what it means to "be street".

Opening song: Happiest Man on Earth by Broken Back
Closing song: Tell'em Like It Is by Rag'n'Bone Man

Sips: Upright Brewing Kopstootje

Tony and Sam sit down over a couple of beers and discuss a variety of ridiculous topics. Coming off a long day followed by a long wine class, the two are a little spacey in this one. Topics of conversation include the specifics of beer, ultramarathon runners, JRE podcast, AI and robot sex, and keeping animals in captivity. 

Opening song: 13 Kinds by The Bones of J.R. Jones
Closing song: California Love by 2Pac & Dr Dre

Sips: Parallel 49 Filthy Dirty IPA

Back again! Tony and Sam sit down after a 6 month hiatus from the podcast and chat about what has been going on with them. Other topics covered include being hipster, what our dreams mean, Bitcoin, Portland, and much more. Excited to be back!

Opening song: Havana by Camila Cabello ft. Young Thug
Closing song: Nobody Speak by DJ Shadow ft. Run the Jewels 

Sips: 33 Acres West Coast Pale Ale & Painted Rock Rose

After a day full of bar hopping around the city, a tipsy Tony and happy Sam sit down and enjoy some delicious rosé wine. They cover a variety of topics including summer bucket lists, Playland and the safety issue of amusement rides, vegetarian diets, Tony's newfound running habit, pride weekend in Vancouver, and being slammed at work. Much more is also covered in this booze-fueled episode.

Opening song: Nobody by Alxxa
Closing song: Broken Bones by Kaleo

Sips: Tightrope rosé

Tony and Sam chat about why they haven't recorded in a while and how they've been enjoying their summer so far over some delicious local craft beer. Other topics include volleyball, tennis, the Money Fight and Connor McGregor's jersey, Airbnb, landlord fights, champagne birthdays, serving demanding guests, and much more!

Opening song: Sunshine by Flight Facilities ft. Reggie Watts
Closing song: The Passenger by Iggy Pop 

Sips: Category 12 Dr-Hopped Sour

Tony and Sam sit down for a post-shift chat over some local, delicious hard cider. The two talk about their recent trips to Mayne Island and the South Okanagan. Did you guys know there is a desert in Canada?? Other topics include how the cab system works, upcoming family visits, Tofino (once again),  and more. 

Opening song: Feel it Still by Portugal. The Man
Closing song: Hell of a Season by The Black Keys

Sips: Dead End Sinner Cider

In this first segment of Shiftfaced Eats Tony and Sam perform a systematic review of local restaurant Jamjar, located on Commercial Drive in Vancouver, based on their vast combined experience working in the restaurant industry. The two give their respective thoughts on their recent dining experience at this folk-Lebanese eatery and come to an agreement on an overall rating based on five unique categories.

Overall Experience: 3.75/5

Atmosphere: 4/5
Drink selection and quality: 3.75/5
Food selection and quality: 3.25/5
Service: 3.75/5
Value: 4/5

Tony and Sam are excited to talk about the confirmed upcoming fight between Connor McGregor and Floyd Mayweather! Has Connor just been lucky up until now? Or is he the real-life Rocky story like Sylvester Stallone believes? Other topics include marijuana and big pharma, mixed gender Olympics, pangea pods in Whistler, Las Vegas brothels, and more.

Opening song: Medication by Damian Marley (ft. Stephen Marley)
Closing song: Uptown Top Ranking by Althea & Donna

Sips: Tod Creek Apple Cider/Tod Creek Coastal Blue Cider

Tony and Sam sit down for a short but sweet chat post-shift. The two talk about a range of topics including the top 100 singers of all time, ridiculously rich 7-year-olds, serving tourists, Tony’s recent work injury, going to the symphony, the origin of the term “bootlegging”, calling people “bitches”, and more.

Opening song: Respect by Aretha Franklin
Closing song: For Once in My Life by Stevie Wonder

Sips: Johnny Q Sparkling Brut