We discover the origin of the word "sabotage" while investigating how service and labor footwear has evolved from literal wooden clogs to the current day OSHA approved rack of non-slip shoes at Walmart.

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There is a side of the service industry that keeps the morale and blood sugar high in the world of television and movie production: Craft Services!

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The profession of being a Maitre d' is a distinguished, skilled, and deeply respected position that is all but extinct anymore in America. Thanks a lot, robots!!

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It's a holiday weekend, infamous for the resurrection of Christ, really awful brunch shifts, and old episodes. So, back from the dead is our first time covering brunch with all the ladies on the mic and very excellent guest Eliot Glazer! Enjoy a refire from the vaults of Side Work Podcast!

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So fresh! So fast! So smooth! Today we learn the origin of the iconic diner coffee brewing and warming system known as the Bunn-O-Matic !

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Today we explore the distant cousin of the service industry: grocery stores! Joining us to discuss how working at Whole Foods is a mash-up of waiting tables and retail all rolled into one giant price check is Sandra Ranger.

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We unpack the history of this humble sauce that drives America crazy while providing nightmare fuel for restaurant workers!

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Maybe you love them, maybe you don't, but today we give advice on how to grow a loyal base of regulars at your bar. Joining us to discuss is beloved Northeast LA bartender and swell person, Molly Bahm!

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Today we thoroughly explore "the waiter's friend" aka wine keys and learn that the name itself comes from an accidental mispronunciation of the inventor's last name.

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Today is our unofficial commemoration of two years covering the service industry during Covid. It seemed fitting to invite recently unmasked bartender and comedian Joe Campbell onto the podcast to confirm that thankfully his co-workers all turned out to be attractive.

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