Spitting Bars

It's a full to the rafters episode this week.
Lads recap the last few weeks of work and play, including Mobo Awards, 2 Minute Bar Reviews in Liverpool and the latest from Stretch's Talk Radio slot.

They review the latest hospitality happenings;

 Boris has been misbehaving and Party Powelly has a weird idea for punishing him.

Is the recent media focus on Spiking a new concern? or has it always been an issue?
What can operators and customers do to remain safe through Xmas period?

Stretch brings us up to speed with the latest results from the World Flair Association final, and JB reviews the Top 5 of the World's Best Bars.

The whole team get distracted by the announcement of Love Island's Laura Whitmore as the face of Irish spirits producers Muff Liquor Co.

For the Product Review this week, Stretch samples 'Reaper Rum' the World's Hottest Rum!!

Finally in Whats Hot or Not this week?
HOT - 
^^Albert's Schloss New Opening in Birmingham
^^Nightcap Plc acquisition of Barillo
 ^^Rekom Property Drive

NOT
vv  Cosy Club's Brunch Experience
vv  Xmas Markets
vv Storm Arwen

The lads round off another show inspired by the 3 day lock in caused by Storm Arwen and share stories of their Best & Worse Lock In experiences.

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The lads meet up again for a Beaujolais special.

Reuniting after a sabbatical, the lads catch up on recent developments.

Stretch talks us through his new guest slot on Talk Radio, his discussion with Judge Rinder on the term "Mixologist'. is there such a thing? Or is it just simply, a good bartender?

JB brings us up to speed on the 2 Minute Bar Review project that launches in January 2022.
They also cover the recent opening of the Brewdog Hotel in Manchester, and JB's stay there.
Would he go back?

Special guest David Leech of Maverick wines, educates the lads on red wine and specifically Beaujolais, apparently its not just an excuse for a piss up. Who knew?

Finally the lads recognise what's currently hot or not in the industry including AU Vodka and their incredible end of year results, the newest competitive socialising brand Toca and the recent closure of venues in Ireland.

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JB

Stretch brings on former World Number 1 bartender -Tom 'Dangerous' Dyer to discuss the future of flair bartending.
https://tomdyerbartender.com/
Does it have a future?
Do new bartenders have the desire to put the hours in to learn their craft, and which venues are going to push it forward now Roadhouse has gone?
https://youtu.be/FwFlGFTyEDc

The two friends share old stories and Stretch gets to ask Tom the questions he has always wanted to.

The boys then catch up with Tom Proud to discuss his lockdown success story with Proud to Drink cocktails.
A service that delivers high end, premium cocktails direct to your door.
Is there still a consumer need now the bars have reopened? or has Tom another plan to pivot?
https://proudtodrink.co.uk/
Join us all as we spit some bars......

Join co-host Johnny Barrett as he delves into the career of Party Powelly.
From starting as a Club 18-30 rep, to hosting the worlds biggest DJs in Ibiza and how he earns the nickname Party Powelly.

Mat has worked as a Dj in some of the most iconic venues of our industry over the past 20 years before he began Marketing venues with Luminar Leisure, and how he met and began working day to day with JB.

We conclude our bonus series of Meet the Hosts with a 3 way catch up and discussion of Stretch's illustrious career.

The boys discuss his rise from Chicago Rock glass collector to ultimately one of the best flair bartenders in the world. His dip into the world of reality television, when he was on show ' The Club' and subsequent bust up with Samantha Fox.
He discusses his time working at legendary venue Roadhouse, Covent Garden and his time in Las Vegas before managing at celebrity haunt Mahiki and all roles in between.

Join us for a candid look at his journey and why he was the perfect co-host for us at Spitting Bars

Party Powelly hosts a brief introduction into the career of Johnny Barrett.
Forgive the nasally challenged Johnny, as he discusses his rise from glass collector to multi- site operator.
The pair reminisce over shared work experiences, and plans for the future in this brief intro to Spitting Bars co-host JB.

The lads meet in Brighton and discuss old stories, current situations and the future of the industry.

They invite Industry Marketing Guru Paul Lillicrap to the podcast.

If you have come through on any branded hospitality management scheme in the past 20 years, there is a good chance you have done one of Paul's Marketing courses.

He discusses his operational background, key marketing experiences and more importantly how to get your business booming again straight out of lockdown.

With trips down memory lane which includes fighting off hells angels, upsetting the Sultan of Brunei and turning away George Best at the front door.
Paul is one of the industry's true characters and his story is a great one to share.

Find Pauls course at www.LGMonlinetraining.com

Boys on tour, the lads join Stretch in his home manor, Brighton.
Discussing how bars have opened nationally since Covid, shouting out the best operators and the industry leaders who are ready to kick start the roaring 2020's.
The lads also discuss the best bar pranks they've encountered through their long careers.