Aaaaaand we're back for season 2! We kick off our new format with a little chat about what interesting stuff we've turned up this week. Topics range from Keanu Reeves, the abolishment of the concept of time, and bad takes from both Mitch McConnell and Whoopi Goldberg. Then the boys tackle an age old question, what are the top 5 rom coms of all time? The answers are fraught with disagreement, but which movie will capture the number 1 spot? Thanks for tuning in to our new adventure, and remember, ...
Jun 20, 2019•2 hr 31 min•Season 2Ep. 1
This week we have an excellent guest in our friend and former manager, Kellye! We have a chat about what our dream restaurants would be (17:15) and how to deal with burnout (46:00). Kyle gets a lesson in living in sin (21:45). Kellye comes up with the best restaurant promotion in the history of restaurant promotions (25:00). We learn which of the pod boys would make the best Asst. GM (40:00). Nate introduced us to the idea that forcing a smile at work is connected to alcohol abuse, yikes (47:00)...
May 30, 2019•2 hr 36 min•Season 1Ep. 14
This week we sit down with a master of the craft of serving, our good buddy and ex-coworker, Brad as we pick his brain about how he is able to keep his cool under pressure (11:00) and where he sees the industry headed (37:45). Brad shares an anecdote about the joys of eating seafood (18:00). Kyle does some sweet, sweet math (52:00). Sam shares his Christmas racket (1:03:45). Nate has water problems (1:15:00). Thanks for listening, and get in touch at: Email: 86dnofilterpod@gmail.com Insta...
May 23, 2019•1 hr 22 min•Season 1Ep. 13
This week our lovely and talented friend Marissa stops by to take a dive with us into the culture of flirting in restaurant the industry (12:00) and partying like a rockstar on a server's budget (41:00). We discuss when it's appropriate to send dick pics (hint: never) (16:00). Kyle doesn't come in first in the 86d Spelling Bee (18:00). Nate discloses his fake Instagram identity (38:00). We talk embarrassing drunken moments (54:00). And Leslie reveals that whatever you say, she doesn't write it d...
May 16, 2019•2 hr 34 min•Season 1Ep. 11
This week we welcome our amazing cook and friend Henry, who takes us behind the kitchen line (13:00) before we get into the sometimes fraught relationship that the kitchen has with those of us up front (46:30). Kyle let's us in on his new diet plan (25:30). Henry stirs our souls with why the kitchen can be a special place for misfits (38:00). We learn the horrifying truth behind “extra meat pizzas” (1:04:30). Thanks for listening, and get in touch at: Email: 86dnofilterpod@gmail.com ...
May 09, 2019•2 hr 39 min•Season 1Ep. 10
This week we were fortunate enough to welcome a great friend of the podcast, Brett Ciccarello as we talk about his journey to serverdom and more (14:30) and go on a meandering look into the future of the mechanization (48:00). Brett spills the beans on Arclight’s Scientological secret (25:15). Daniel gets schooled in macroeconomics and why robots will change the world (1:00:00). Kyle worries about the draft (1:14:00). And Brett conjured the grossest image you'll hear all day (1:47:00). Thanks fo...
May 02, 2019•2 hr 54 min•Season 1Ep. 9
This week we reunited with a beloved friend in Robby, who takes us into the mind of a busser and expo (17:00) and teaches us a thing or two about managing stress (45:00). We discuss the awkward situation of not knowing your coworkers name even after months of working together (32:00). Daniel reveals the origins of his fierce hatred of Robby (48:00) and then Robby kicks a hole in a wall (53:00). We learn the specifics of Robby's breaking point (1:04:00). And Nate finds out he works with a bunch o...
Apr 26, 2019•2 hr 32 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Episode 7: Cody - Hosting and Acting in the industry This week, we get some free hair tips from our friend Cody before diving into the world of hosting (13:00) and the life of an actor working in the restaurant industry (39:00). We start with a talk about the delicious shred of power one gets as a host (23:00). Nate busts out a fantastic Shaq impression talking about his brush with the big man (31:00). Sam’s Aussie impression was not nearly as convincing when we discuss doing character voices at...
Apr 18, 2019•2 hr 34 min•Season 1Ep. 7
This week we talk to our friend and former colleague Carmyn, first about dealing with rude guests, and then about why she is unfortunately our former colleague. Carmyn dishes out some stories about guests from hell, and way to deal with them (15:15). Is there such a thing as getting too cool with your table (37:00)? We get to the unfortunate reality of getting your walking papers, and how you can move forward (49:00). Sam’s spices up Valentines Day with some hot, hot wings (1:14:00). Thanks ever...
Apr 11, 2019•2 hr 30 min•Season 1Ep. 6
This week we sit down with our training daddy, Daniel Ballard, and talk about what its like to open a new restaurant as well as where the industry is today, and where its going in the future. We examine what goes into a restaurant before the doors even open (14:30). Apologies to Allen Iverson, but we talk about practice (29:45). Then after the break, Ballard leads us through where the industry is headed (44:30). Did you know doctors give us allergies (46:45)? Finally, we round out our topics wit...
Apr 04, 2019•2 hr 32 min•Season 1Ep. 5
This week we bust a gut as we are joined by comedian Chino LaForge (@chinobrah) to talk about using humor in the restaurant industry, and what makes a good manager. We get into how standup can help you get through a shift (10:45), and Nate remembers the time he painted the ceiling with ranch (25:30). A little later, Chino helps us break down the relationship between manager and server (43:00) as well as finding statistical evidence for the kinds of people these managers have to work with (1:07:0...
Mar 28, 2019•2 hr 32 min•Season 1Ep. 4
This week we put on our fancy clothes and get into what it’s like being a fine dining server in both Southern California and Chicago with our dear friend Arianna. We start off with our fine dining chat (9:30) and Ari tells us why ice shot glasses are a bad idea. (16:00) We take a look at serving up different plates in different states (32:15) and Sam gets unreasonably ticked off at some of the perils of ordering a martini (55:00). A little later Ari shares a story about Gregory Peck’s brush with...
Mar 21, 2019•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 3
This week we talk about sexism and flirting in the industry. Being four immature boys, we thought it best to bring our friend Shay Caples in to help us untangle these tricky topics. After a brief ketchup (get it?), we dive into our first round; sexism (9:00). Shay breaks hearts, but also breaks her collarbone (21:30). We lighten things up with flirty banter about flirting (29:15). Botello creates some new adages (33:15). Shay talks about her experience with Kyle's nipples (51:40). Thank yo...
Mar 13, 2019•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 2
This week we introduce the amazing and talented Leslie Perrin. She takes us on a tour of the typical restaurant hierarchy (9:00) and we get into the differences between independent restaurants vs corporate chains (44:30). Kyle makes a startling admission (13:00), Nate breaks the Chili’s Code (1:03:00), and we tell the Tale of George the Busser (1:14:00). To all our longtime listeners out there, thanks for checking out the first episode of 86’d: The No Filter Podcast!
Mar 07, 2019•1 hr 25 min•Season 1Ep. 1
