TalkTales: "Cheaper Than Therapy" Bartender Advice Line

Shana and Matt interview the creator of "The Bitter Life" Eliott Montero. He tells us all out his project about bringing people together by sharing bartender must do lists.

We hear stories about being the brand ambassador of Montenegro and how the bartending community knows the real in's and out's of their cities.

Grab yourselves something to sip on and let's go on a magical journey into the world of bartending.

TalkTales is intended for an audience 21 years and older. We promote responsible drinking and absolutely no drinking and driving.

Shana and Matt finally get the chance to sit down with John "Duke" Mccaffrey. In this episode the team has a great time drinking some choice beverages, telling stories about bad customers and "Baby Jesus." The team is abruptly joined by their pal "Rip Weatherby" (played by Hunter Canedy)and his new friend "Ollie" (played by Nick Jimenez)and they share about their newest adventures!

We sip on a delicious clarified Pina Colada made by our very own mixtress Adhel! Tune in to find out how she made it!

It's that time, settle in, grab yourselves something to sip on and let's go on a magical journey into the world of bartending.

TalkTales is intended for an audience 21 years and older. We promote responsible drinking and absolutely no drinking and driving.

In this Metal themed episode, Shana and Adhel interview Max Reis from Gracias Madre.

We talk about Max's love and influence Metal has on his bartending career. We talk about his cocktail ideas and executions. A man who was on one with his bloody hands and we taste a sacrificial mezcal.

The team is joined by the one and only "DJ Super Paranoid." and we try to cure his paranoia.

Go ahead grab yourselves something to sip on and let's go on a magical and sometimes insane world of bartending.

TalkTales is intended for an audience 21 years and older. We promote responsible drinking and absolutely no drinking and driving.

Shana and Matt do a deep drive into the company Barmetrix. They interview owner, Arno Stemmer and "Sake Bomb" to learn more about how Barmetrix works for the world of hospitality. Tune in to learn more about Barmetrix and how it can help your company.

TalkTales is intended for an audience 21 years and older. We promote responsible drinking and absolutely no drinking and driving.

Shana and Matt interview Ramsey Musk from the bar Ma'am Sir. The Team takes a deep dive conversation into a serious incident that happened at a local LA bar and Ramsey shares his stories from a customer with a rude-tude!

Go ahead, grab yourselves something to sip on and let's go on a magical journey into the world of bartending!

TalkTales is intended for a audience 21 years and older. We promote responsible drinking and absolutely no drinking and driving.

Matt and Shana interview Jeremy Allen from Mini Bar in Hollywood, CA. Jeremy reads directly from two plea letters written by two separate customers who had been permanently 86'd from Mini Bar.

Tune into to hear what these kooks had to say!

Go ahead, settle in, grab yourselves something to sip on and let's go on a magical journey into the world of bartending.

TalkTales in intended for an audience 21 years and older. We promote responsible drinking and absolutely no drinking and driving.

Team Tales join in the fun at The Ordinarie once again for the crazy fun Babes Behind The Bar charity event.

Shana, Matt and Adhel travel to Long Beach, CA and interview multiple bartending babes and hear stories about women in the bar industry.

Thanks to Catalin for putting on such a great fun event and for such a great cause supporting the Long Beach Women's Shelter.

TalkTales is intended for an audience 21 years and older. We promote responsible drinking and absolutely no drinking and driving

Shana and Matt interview, you may know him as "The Garnish Guy," the one and only Josue Romero! We talk about his inspirations, his travels, his methods, tales of the cocktail, and when the circus comes to town.

With a unexpected and pleasing visit from one of our favorite visitors, Mr. Martini himself steamboats his way into the TalkTales studio.

****Mixtress' Cocktail Of The Week****

"Smokin' Fresh"

1.5 Chopin Vodka

.5 Jamaican

.75 Charred Pineapple syrup

.75 Lime Juice

Combine all ingredients in tin, shake and drain into a coup.

Grab yourselves something to drink and let's go into the amazing and sometimes crazy world of bartending.

TalkTales is intended for an audience 21 years and older. We promote responsible drinking and absolutely no drinking and driving.

Shana and Matt interview bartender from Scopa, Max Kestenbaum. We talk tales of the different styles of bartending, how to achieve speed and multitasking and a story about faking it till you make it!

Joined by the surprise questionable guests , "Kyle and Ted" (played by Sherwood Souzankari and Max Kestenbaum)an unforgettable pair with some very questionable values.

Mixtress Cocktail Of The Episoede:

Chet Baker

1 Sugar cube.

2 Dash(es) Angostura Bitters.

1/4 Ounce(s) Punt e Mes.

1/4 Ounce(s) Honey Syrup.

Lemon twist.

2 Ounce(s) Dark rum.

Grab yourselves something to sip on and let's go on a magical journey into the world of bartending!

TalkTales is intended for an audience 21 years and older. We promote responsible drinking and absolutely no drinking and driving.

Shana and Matt interview Rodrigo Fabian and Roland Sanchez from Maestro's in Pasadena! We talk stories inspiration drawn from life in Boyle Heights, family love and a big ol' naked run.

Rip Weatherby (played by Hunter Canedy) joins us to discuss his travels and worldly adventures to find the best beer of the land that will not hurt his tummy.

Mixtress Cocktail of the Week!

"Starks Highball"

2 oz Stark Spirits Sunshine Orange Brandy

.75 oz apricot liqueur

.5 oz lemon

.25 oz absinthe

topa chico sparkling water

Grab yourselves something to sip on and let's go on a magical journey into the world of bartending.

TalkTales is intended for an audience 21 years and older. We promote responsible drinking and absolutely no drinking and driving.