TalkTales: "Cheaper Than Therapy" Bartender Advice Line

Shana and Matt interview Nathan McCullough, bar director of Mezcalero DTLA. We talk about cocktail creativity, DTLA bar life and a unruly lady with a hell of a bite!

Matt is joined by his special bar guest, "Patricia" played by Carina Martinez.

Go ahead, grab yourselves something to sip on and lets 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 creator of Mr. Gold cocktail consulting, Pedro Barriga.

We all talk about some situations in bar etiquette, Pedro's early beginnings in the bar industry, the bartender shake, and an epic celebrity encounter!

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We are joined by "Cocktail Hating Jimmy" (played by Rob Noyola) who has beef with TalkTales Team and cocktail culture.

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 hit the road to Pasadena to sit down with Karen and Greg Stark of Stark Spirits.

This husband and wife team work together to create some fine crafted distilled spirits. We talk about their process and inspiration behind their small batch products. We sip on Dragon Spirit gin and taste through their impressive 9 label catalogue of spirits including, Single Malt, Aquavit, Rum and Valencia Orange Brandy.

It was a true pleasure meeting Karen and Greg and to take a tour of their boutique distillery.

Check them out at starkspirits.com and book a tour with them, you will not be disappointed.

Thanks Karen, Greg and Ash for setting up this educational and entertaining TinyTales episode on TalkTales the Podcast.

Now grab yourselves something to sip on and let's go on a magical journey into the world of distilling.

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

Shana and Matt interview a world class bartender, Yanni Pediadtis, We talk a real roofie dirt bag, world-wide tipping, and a bottle of grenadine.

We welcome our new reporter, "Al Coholic" and he shares his new field research "Booze In The News." Tune in to find out what big things are happening in the world of booze.

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 and we promote responsible drinking and absolutely no drinking and driving.

For our 50th episode! Shana and Matt interview Tiki expert Nathan Hazard! We hear stories about Tiki beginings, a television mishap, and a real hot Tiki seance.

The team is joined by a tiny little worm named Winston (played by Liam Gallorgly) who shares his experience as a Tequila worm.

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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 Coleen "Coco" Morton from Mulholland Distilling. They talk about water in LA, the wild west of DTLA and what else but the truth of the old joke, a horse in a bar.

Shana and Matt get a rude awakening by the one and only "Shot Monster" played by Adhel Martines. Joined by her cousin "Party Animal" played by Shana Race.

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.

Team Tales heads out to Long beach to pay a visit to The Ordinarie. Matt and Shana interview the owner of the Ordinarie, Christy Caldwell as well as the bar manager, Adam Stearns.

We talk about the journey of building The Ordinarie, growing up in an Irish pub, creating a successful event, surfer boy and Mr. Magoo.

Huge thanks to Christy and Adam for the amazing hospitality. Thank you for the drinks, lunch and the tour of the town. We truly had the best time in Long Beach.

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

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

Shana and Matt interview the amazing Genevieve Patterson, bartender at The Semi Tropic and Prado in Echo Park.

In this wild and wacky episode we are graced with stories of life as a musician in the bar industry, unwanted full frontal and a full mooning guest experience.

The Team is joined (interrupted?) by Fresca and Francesca, "The Ladies of Leisure" for a wild ride and lesson about some of LA's go to spots.

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

Edits by Raashid Zubair at www.podbearaudio.com

Theme song by Josh Carro

Ladies of Leisure written by Shana Race and Ray Little, performed by Ray Little.

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

If you missed the first annual TalkTales ShakeOff, fear not!

Grab yourselves something to sip on and join us for this episode where Shana and Matt sit down with our mixtress, Adhel Martinez and Cody Wheat, from our sponsor of the event, Sazerac.

We recap about the ShakeOff about it's success and what we would do different next year.

Thanks to everyone who helped or participated in the event and congratulations to Sir Richard Swan on his win! Thanks to our sponsor Sazerac! A special thanks to Allison Bryant for all her help and putting out fires when needed! Also, huge thanks Grayson Hittle for creating our amazing flyer and banner for the event!

Shout out to everyone who participated!

Competitors:

Adam Coggins

Andrew asper

Benjamin Schwartz

Brooke McKelvey

Catalin Ayala

Cody Wheat

Daniel Zarate

Jimmy jacobik

Lane Compton

Leandro para dimonriva

Manny Nieves

Matthew Schmuck

Michael Worth

Reed Cahill

Rob Mcgee

Sherwood Souzankari

Sir Richard Swan

Characters Played By:

Billy McCarthey- Bloody Mary

Bryce Pyper- Jack Arlington

Donnla Hughes - Olive

Eli Gonzalez - Newbie Daniel

Hunter Canedy - Haunch the One Armed Bouncer

Jarren Michele - Carla Cox

Josh Carro - Persona Black

Kyle Mcgrath - Bro Bro

Lauren Little - Gertie West

Nathan Howard - Satan

Rachel Brunner - Tammy Miami

Riley Chandler - Mr. Martini

Enjoy!

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

Shana and Matt interview Nathan Howard from Historic Cole's French Dip. We talk tales of OCD, an unfortunate bathroom mishap, and a pop to the nose.

The team is joined by our good pal "Mr. Martini" (played by Riley Chandler) He steam boated all the way from Louisiana to join TalkTales for a good time!

Thanks to our new editor Raashid Zubair with PodBear Audio for making us sound bomb! You Rule!

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

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