Talking, thinking, making, & drinking cocktails! Dig out your mixing glass, grab your strainer and join us for a drink or two. Bottoms up!
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The bartending podcast for home and professional bartenders. We share best practices, tips, trends, tools, hacks, product reviews, and innovations in the bartending and mixology field. We cover everything from being a better bartender to being a better drinker.
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Each episode we will chronicle through the stories of a different bartender. We’ll hear how they got their start mixing drinks, the secrets of their craft, and about the crazy things patrons do. If you’ve ever secretly wanted to own a bar or be on the other side of the bar mixing the cocktails this is your show. We’ll have fun, broaden our drink horizons, and help prevent that hangover while we're at it. Sponsor: DrinkAde, the best way to celebrate tonight and feel great tomorrow. *Save 25%* ...
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Tipping Issues and 30 and Over Bars: The Debate
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Send us a text Ever wondered how the evolution of tipping culture has affected both servers and patrons alike? This episode promises an in-depth exploration of modern tipping practices, from the challenges posed by electronic payment systems to the blurred lines between genuine gratuity and hidden labor costs. Join hosts Bill Thornton, Kayla Lowe, …
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Creating a Family Atmosphere in the Hospitality World While Running a Seasonal Restaurant
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Send us a text Ever wondered how couples manage to mix love and business successfully? This week on the Barn Ninja Podcast, we promise to unravel the secrets behind blending romance and entrepreneurship. With our special guest, Jacqueline Westfall, co-owner of Drifters, we explore the humorous and candid moments of their journey from early dating j…
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Changing the game on Mocktail Culture: Tales of Sobriety and Sips
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Send us a text Ever caught off-guard by the potency of a deceptively large wine glass? Join us as we navigate these comical predicaments and more with the wit and wisdom of the Bar Ninja crew. We’re raising a glass (and an eyebrow) to the comedic struggles that come with everyday decisions, celebrating the arrival of a new shaker that's flipped our…
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Send us a text Ever slept in a truck while your house is earning you Airbnb cash? Ryan has, and let me tell you, it's just one of the wild slices of life we're unpacking as we chat about the deeper side of hospitality with our special guest. This episode isn't just about pouring drinks; it's about pouring your soul into every connection—those five-…
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Ryan Walters: Drawing Leadership Lessons from Unlikely Places (Everyone in the industry should listen to this podcast!)
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Send us a text Ever wondered how serving in the military and law enforcement might influence one's approach to restaurant ownership? The answer lies in the inspiring journey of Ryan Walters a former police officer turned successful business owner. Ryan, the owner of Drifter's restaurant, reflects on how his previous background honed his leadership …
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Send us a text Have you ever stepped into a bar that felt like stepping into another era? That's the charm of dive bars! We're all aboard the nostalgia train in this episode of the Bar Ninja Podcast with your favorites - Kayla Louge and Mike Garrison. On our journey, we're joined by Leslie, a dive bar expert who shares her unforgettable experiences…
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Brunch Battles: Championing Pancakes or Swearing off Eggs Benedict
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Send us a text Ready to embark on a whimsical journey into the divisive world of brunch? Buckle up for a hilarious and insightful debate that will leave you either craving pancakes or swearing off Eggs Benedict forever. We're your hosts Bill, Kayla, and Mike, and in this episode, we're joined by special guest Leslie, who's not exactly a fan of the …
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Send us a text We are Back! New site is up! New products are out! New podcasts have been recorded! Check out barninja.com and subscribe to your favorite podcast player as well as our email newsletter.Door BarNinja
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Send us a text This is a quick fun episode about Bill and the bacon stretcher. In other news, there are exciting things coming soon with BarNinja! Stay tuned in the next several weeks!Door BarNinja
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How Bartending Changes Your Life and Gives You Skills for Any Career
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Send us a text We are back to it with Season 2 of the BarNinja Podcast! In this episode you learn about how bartending changes your life, instills confidence, while helping to bring out the best version of your personality. It also teaches you leadership and emotional intelligence through creating connections and dealing with personalities. Send th…
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When Facilitating Fun Goes Wrong: Starting Fires, Bloody Messes & Champagne Sabering
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Send us a text This episode ties in with our last episode, but in this episode we discuss when our facilitation of fun went way wrong i.e. bar flair mishaps, almost burning down the bar, sabering champagne etc. It is a light hearted funny episode from our past adventures. We do bring our earlier episodes into these situations to show how you can ke…
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Send us a text This is a quick but super important episode. If you know any bartenders please send this episode to them. This is the difference from average bartenders and rockstars that have super loyal regulars and bars you can't get a seat at. Hope you enjoy. Please share our podcast with any bartenders you know!…
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How to design a Bar, Biggest failures Owner Operators make, Why Bill is a great blind photographer
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Send us a text This is probably the most important bar consulting podcast we will do. It is the reason some bars offer bad service and don't make money. It's also why some bartenders don't achieve their maximum revenue potential (for themselves and for the owner.) We also discuss big challenges as a bartender and why Blind Bill learned to become a …
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Who we are, How we met, What we drink, Why we are doing this, Where we are going & Tequila theft
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Send us a text In this episode we answer some listener questions with the Who, What, When, Why & How of the BarNinja Podcast. We also solve a mysterious Tequila disappearance. If you have any feedback for us, or what us to cover a topic, or answer a question email podcast@barninja.comDoor BarNinja
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Send us a text In this episode we take it back to the beginning! We talk about designing and prototyping our first product the BottleNinja, and how that product was the catalyst for founding BarNinja. We also discuss Yo Yo's and fidget spinners, but you will just have to listen in to find out how those work into the picture.…
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How to Build Great Relationships
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Send us a text In this episode we dive further into to how energy can turn into great long term relationships. This episode is applicable to anymore and everyone and has some great lessons on how to build a regular base of business for your establishment.Door BarNinja
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Transfering Energy in Bartending
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Send us a text This episode goes beyond the positive mental state you need as a great bartender and what to do with that energy. Great energy is the basic building block of creating an atmosphere where people want to stay and have fun. Good energy is good service. This holds whether its a professional bar or a home cocktail party. Mixology skills a…
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The Mental State of Bartending
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Send us a text In this episode we talk about the mental state in bartending and how to keep the focus on what's important behind the bar. We discuss how to handle stressful events behind the wood and in your personal life.Door Michael Garrison
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The Current State of Bartending (Post Covid-19) Why Most Bartenders Focus on the Wrong Things
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Send us a text This Episode starts with a little Tequila talk but then gets to the meat and potatoes of bartending and what the most important elements of a successful bartender look like. This is a great episode for experienced bartenders and required listening for any new bartenders out there. Please share this episode with any of your friends an…
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The World Without Bartenders
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Send us a text Welcome to the pilot episode of the BarNinja podcast. We kick off the podcast with thinking about technology, advancements and a possible world with no bartenders or robot bartenders, but the real goal of the podcast is a mission to share the best tips, tricks, trends, and secrets of bartending for professional and home bartenders as…
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040 St Patrick's Grab Bag of Yum: The Irish Lady and Tipperary
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The Amateurs make 2 delicious Irish Whiskey riffs and drown the clover as they share toasts and stories.Door amateurbartending
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039 Red Wine Cocktails: Red Wine Gin Sour, Sangarita, South Brooklyn Watermark
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In this episode you'll enjoy the "luxury" of the Amateurs using red wine as a cocktail ingredient for 3 different "mouth escapes". Listen and enjoy a taste vacation!Door amateurbartending
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038 Happy Holi-daze! Fairytale of New York, And To All a Good Night
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Celebrate the season with two festive cocktails that are sure to get you in the holiday "spirit". Featuring our all-time favorite Old Fashioned. May your ice always be cold and your bar always be full. Happy Holidays!Door amateurbartending
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037 Trick or Treat: The Fatal Hour and Dead Glamour
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For this Halloween episode, the Amateurs recount a tale of a ghost hunting experience with two spirited cocktails and voices from beyond the grave(??!!)Door amateurbartending
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036 Vodka, Party in a Glass! Cosmo and Big Cosmo is Dead
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Learn weird and questionable facts about vodka in this episode, as we enjoy a Cosmopolitan and a delicious rift on the original cocktail. Easter spankings? What?!?Door amateurbartending
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035 Talking Tiki: Jungle Bird and Royal Hawaiian
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In this episode, the Amateurs explore the wonders of Polynesia from the comfort of their own barstools. Enjoy two tiki drinks and a peek into the history of Tiki cocktail culture.Door amateurbartending
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034 That's Entertainment! The Leading Role and Valentino
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Surviving on movies and cocktails? This should make it a little more enjoyable! Sharing our new favorites for staying at home & watching movies or virtual happy hours with friends!Door amateurbartending
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033 Cabin Fever! Smash, Blueberry Gimlet and Beautiful Ones Margarita
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Do you want to go "stir crazy"? Doing our part to stay in and make drinks out of stuff in the fridge. Including the best margarita ever.Door amateurbartending
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032 Drink of the Irish: Irish Maid and Luck of the Irish
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Door amateurbartending
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031 Drinking the Stars! Champagne Cocktails
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Door amateurbartending
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030 The Bitter Facts: Pink Gin and Angostura Sour
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Door amateurbartending
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029 Clear things in cocktails: G&T
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Door amateurbartending
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028 Falernum's tiki goodness! Barbados & From the Depths
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Have you seen Falernum in cocktail recipes and wondered "what's that"? Well, once you try it you won't look back. Spicy and delicious! These are definite must try recipes!Door amateurbartending
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027 Clarified Cocktails! Crystal Clear Milk Punch
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Milk is MAGIC! If you don't know what milk washing is, prepare to be amazed! We feature a clarified milk punch that is art and science combined!Door amateurbartending
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026 Intro to Rye Whiskey: Waldorf and the Oriental
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The Amateurs explore what makes Rye unique. One of our favorite ingredients because it is spicy and delicious both in cocktails and on ice!Door amateurbartending
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A Bourbon soaked episode that is 51% corny and 49% facts and recipes. The bourbon of podcasts...Door amateurbartending
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024 Ghostly Cocktails: Rodeo Ghost and Green Ghost
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A spirited journey into Ghost theme cocktails (with boooo..ze) and true ghost stories. Happy Halloween!Door amateurbartending
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023 Fall Cocktails: Fall Apple Cocktail and Autumn Rickey
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Leaves are changing and harvest has inspired us! Try these delicious cocktails, perfect for fall nights and pre-funk Halloween gatherings.Door amateurbartending
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022 Amaro Tasting! Brooklyn and the Bitter Giuseppe
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Join the Amateur Bartenders as we describe and taste through a selection of Italian bitter goodness and give suggestions when to use Amaro in cocktails. Sharing the love!Door amateurbartending
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021 Whiskey Rebellion: The Whiskey Rebellion and Mint Julep
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The Amateurs dive into a delicious American history lesson about their favorite topic, whiskey (!) and rebellions !Door amateurbartending
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020 Gin Craze! Hanky Panky and the Last Word
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Want to branch out from the classic G&T? Try a one of these gems and learn about the London Gin Craze with its "Private Vices and Publick Benefits".Door amateurbartending
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019 Vegas Baby! The Scofflaw and The Fitzgerald
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After a recent trip to Las Vegas, the Amateurs revisit their cocktail adventures and make suggestions for your next trip!Door amateurbartending
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018 Big Bar Challenge: Corpse Reviver No.2 and The Kelda
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Small bar to big bar! Come along as we recommend ways to expand your bar and explore your drinking horizons.Door amateurbartending
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017 Small Bar Challenge!
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The Amateurs small bar challenge. Back to basics but with a twist! We create our own drinks with the ingredients we chose if we were starting from scratch. Everyone is a winner!Door amateurbartending
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An oldie but a goodie.
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016 Scotch: Blood and Sand and Rob Roy
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Scotch, Scotch, Scotch, I love scotch! Join the Amateurs as we make two recipes and drink them up!Door amateurbartending
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015 How we got started: Huntsman and Classic Ripoff
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Join us as we feature the Huntsman and Classic Ripoff from the Experimental Cocktail Club book. Alternate title: How to buy a book for a friend, keep it, and spend a lot at the liquor store!Door amateurbartending
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014 Tom Collins: Gin and Practical Jokes
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Featuring a classic gin cocktail and a berry riff. A perfect set of summer cocktails for hot weather. This one has a history of practical jokes and old-timey antics!Door amateurbartending
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013 Brandy/Cognac: French 75 and a Sidecar
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Why is the French 75 the most masculine drink ever? Celebrating National Cognac Day with two classic recipes and a bunch of fun French history. The Amateurs love this episode!Door amateurbartending
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012 Hail to the Drink: Political Cocktails
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Celebrating democracy, one drink at a time. Two pre-prohibition, flag-waving cocktails to enjoy! Can't we all just get a drink?Door amateurbartending
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