Shiftfaced Podcast

Tony and Sam sit down for a post-shift, late night chat about a variety of ridiculous things. Topics include weekends vs split days off, training new servers, Campbell Bay Music Festival, rattlesnakes in Oliver, cutting pinky fingers off, the Yakuza, elevator app pitches on Apple, and more. 

Opening song: Invincible by Big Wild (feat. iDA HAWK)
Closing son: Used to It by Ashe

Sips: Raven's Moon Apple Raspberry Cider/Meadow Vista Sparkling Cherry Honey Wine

Tony and Sam host a very special and lovely guest - local performer and podcaster, Jo Dworschak. The three meet for the first time and discuss what it’s like to create and run a game show. Jo gives some very interesting insight into what her podcast and live show, Story Story Lie, is all about. Other topics covered include how men can’t multitask, the US Constitution, living on wild Vargas Island with cougars, failed jokes, Craigslist prizes, Scientology, Wonder Woman controversy, asking women if they’re expecting, and more. Check out Story Story Lie on your favourite podcast platform or at one of the live shows right here in Vancouver!

Opening song:Lie Lie Lie by Metric
Closing song: Don’t Stop Believin’ by Journey

Sips: Fraser Valley Elderflower Cider/Driftwood Cry Me a River Gose

Tony and Sam have post-shift conversations over some delicious off-dry BC gewurztraminer about shitty serving shifts, their trip to Victoria, Terry Fox, barons and tycoons, island life, and much more. Things get real when the two can’t see eye to eye on what caused them to miss a ferry to Galiano island days earlier. Other interesting topics covered include goats, white men who build castles, seaplanes, eager liquor store employees, and media tables.  

Opening song: Push It to the Limit by Paul Engemann

Closing song: You’re the Best by Joe “Bean” Esposito

Sips: Fitzpatrick Gewurztraminer

Tony and Sam sit down to taste some sake and chat about the events of the past few days. Topics include the U2 concert blunder in Vancouver, their attendance of Michael Rapaport’s live podcast show, touring local breweries in East Van, the Tourism Challenge Sam is embarking upon, Mothers’ Day, the age of technology, and how artificial intelligence will affect our near future lives. The two also enjoy some delicious smoked fish acquired on Granville Island earlier that day.

Opening song: Only in America by Action Bronson

Closing song: California by Delinquent Habits ft. Sen Dog

Sips: Granville Island Osake Junmai Nama Craft Sake & Hakutsuru Junmai Ginjo Sake

Tony and Sam chat about their days over some delicious (and low-carb) rosé wine. They discuss the greatest sandwich ever made, their recent jaunt in Port Moody, DietBet, what it’s like to serve on Mother’s Day, the Royal Family and the Middleton sisters’ good looks, and more. Sam also confesses to Tony what went into the dinner she made the other night. Cameo appearances by tequila.

Opening song: Baby Blue by Action Bronson ft. Chance the Rapper

Closing song: A Light in the Addict by Action Bronson

Sips: Rigamarole Rosé and tequila shots

Tony and Sam host super fun guest and good friend James Sutcliffe! The three broach a lot of unexpected topics including Cinco de Mayo, beer chemistry, camping and hiking, Tony and Sam’s deep love for Tofino, “motorbicycling”, government red tape, whether or not our generation has it worse than the generation of our parents, pursuing one’s passions, taxis vs. uber, Costco vodka and much much more. There is also great discussion about Colonel Sanders, including Tony’s family ties to him.

Opening song: Despacito y Luis Fonsi ft. Justin Bieber and Daddy Yanky

Closing song: Arranca by Manzanita

Sips: Multi-Green Awaken Kombucha/Storm Brewing Imperial Sour Ale

Tony, Sam, and special guest Andrew begin another episode after the Dark Wizard erased (or so they thought!) the amazing episode they had just been finishing up. This must listen Part II is much longer and deeper than anticipated! The three friends talk about the power flicker they just incurred, the epic struggle of good vs. evil, who is who in Star Wars, the telephone game, the conspiracy theory that Finland doesn’t exist, and how elves are real in Iceland. While Andrew tinkers away on a laptop attempting heroically to recover Part I. Finally, Andrew gets Tony and Sam to open up about their feelings surrounding their decision to work in the service industry and what the message/reach of Shiftfaced means to them.

No opening song due to dark wizardry

Closing song: A Woman In Love (It’s Not Me) by Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers

Sips: Crown Royal shots/Kimchi Brine shots

Tony and Sam host an amazing and super interesting guest - their good friend Andrew Leonard. Andrew, a fresh newlywed, discusses what life after the wedding is like. The three talk about the restaurant they all used to work at, the pros and cons of working in the service industry, and how Andrew transitioned out of restaurant work. Andrew tells Tony and Sam about Integral Coaching, his new career path, what it’s like to work with his wife, crystal healing summer camp, tinfoil hats, and his encounter with the dark wizard on Mount Shasta. Then the power cuts, abruptly ending the episode - perhaps the work of the dark wizard??

Opening song: This Girl (Kungs vs. Cookin’ on 3 Burners) by Kungs

No closing song due to dark wizardry

Sips: Wards Picker’s Hut Premium Handcrafted Cider/Phillips Ginger Beer/Bucha Brew Mint & Algae Kombucha

Tony and Sam have a late night chat over some delicious beers while their (vegetarian) Easter dinner cooks in the oven. They talk about how Tony is no longer in training at his new gig, what long weekends mean for those in the service industry, new additions to their studio, their friend Victoria’s upcoming visit, Salt Spring Island, the danger of living in a city with a high crow population, and much more.

Opening song: Human by Rag’n’Bone Man

Closing song: Mirage by Alexandra Savior

Sips: Kronenbourg 1664 Blanc/Powell St. Dive Bomb Dark Ale/Parallel 49 Salty Scot Salted Caramel Scotch Ale

A tipsy Tony and a slightly hungover Sam sit down to chat over some tasty local brews. The two talk (and argue) about how Sam got to be hungover, cherry blossom madness in Vancouver, Burger King and Pepsi ads, Google assistant and how computers are going to kill us, and get real preachy about how everyone needs to be active. They also discuss Danielle Bregoli (of Dr. Phil fame) and her new line of “Cash Me Ousside” tee-shirts. Howbow dah!

Opening song: Here I Come by Barrington Levy

Closing song: Uptown Top Ranking by Althea and Donna

Sips: Moody Ales Intrepid Matcha Saison/Main St Brewing Fruit Bomb Kettle Sour