Nick Anderson joins us today on the podcast. He is a financial planner and part-time bartender. Story One - Woman is picking up a to-go order and has to wait at the bar. She lets everyone in the restaurant knows that she is waiting. Story Two - Nick is bartending and a woman walks in talks shit about his skills in front of his friends and other guests. Nick Anderson Instagram Nick Anderson Financial Planning Website Cell - 630-697-1275 Email - naanderson@ft.newyorklife.com Drop Your Story on Our...
Jul 07, 2023•40 min•Ep. 27
Story One - What do you do when I someone comes into your bar wearing a MAGA hat and an anti LQBTQ shirt? Story Two - A man talks about seeing Bigfoot and his plans after he catches him. Drop Your Story on Our Sub Reddit - https://www.reddit.com/r/doyouwanttostartatab Give Us a Call and Leave a Story - (563) 277-0072 Support the Show - https://www.patreon.com/doyouwanttostartatab Spec App = https://startatab.link/specapp Carl Busch Diaries on Spotify - https://alcmix.bar/diaries-spotify Carl ...
Jun 30, 2023•16 min•Ep. 26
Story One - A very unusually choreographed shot happen between 6 guys. Story Two - Do you mind having an asshole bartender? Drop Your Story on Our Sub Reddit - https://www.reddit.com/r/doyouwanttostartatab Give Us a Call and Leave a Story - (563) 277-0072 Support the Show - https://www.patreon.com/doyouwanttostartatab Spec App = https://startatab.link/specapp Carl Busch Diaries on Spotify - https://alcmix.bar/diaries-spotify Carl Busch Diaries on Apple - https://alcmix.bar/diaries-apple Websi...
Jun 23, 2023•20 min•Ep. 25
Story One - A woman has been missing for more then 30 years after been last seen at a bar. Story Two - A bartender is arrested for not carding a customer. Drop Your Story on Our Sub Reddit - https://www.reddit.com/r/doyouwanttostartatab Give Us a Call and Leave a Story - (563) 277-0072 Support the Show - https://www.patreon.com/doyouwanttostartatab Spec App = https://startatab.link/specapp Carl Busch Diaries on Spotify - https://alcmix.bar/diaries-spotify Carl Busch Diaries on Apple - https:/...
Jun 16, 2023•21 min•Ep. 24
Tyler Campbell has lived in Dubuque for 5 years and use to bartend at Smoke Stack. He is currently 1 of 7 hosts of the podcast Men of Misfortune. Story One - Employee walks in the cooler and sees something they hadn't seen before. Story Two - Tyler is out drinking with some friends and goes off on his own little adventure. Men of Misfortune Podcast - https://spoti.fi/3NbNZp1 Drop Your Story on Our Sub Reddit - https://www.reddit.com/r/doyouwanttostartatab Give Us a Call and Leave a Story - (56...
Jun 09, 2023•38 min•Ep. 23
Brandon McDonald joins us on today's episode. Coming up on 16 years in the service industry, Brandon’s focus has always been hospitality first. After spending a decade in Gainesville, Florida running various bar programs, Brandon made the move to Denver to continue to grow his craft. Now, Brandon has returned home to Florida to bring everything he’s learned over the years to fruition. Bardtenders Podcast - https://spoti.fi/428G4ye Brandon's Instagram - https://bit.ly/3NbbhMW Story One - SEC foot...
Jun 02, 2023•55 min•Ep. 22
Mike Windsor of The Bartender Rant Podcast, joins us on today' s episode. Story One - A guest orders a burger and chugs a bottle of something you usually don't chug. Story Two - Mike shares a story where he and the bartender each have their breaking point. The Bartender Rant Podcast - https://spoti.fi/3G95pzD Heard the Card Game - https://bit.ly/439SUNL Drop Your Story on Our Sub Reddit - https://www.reddit.com/r/doyouwanttostartatab Give Us a Call and Leave a Story - (563) 277-0072 Support t...
May 26, 2023•53 min•Ep. 21
Leandro of @TheEducatedBarfly joins us on today's episode. Today's episode is two stories about cutting off people at the bar. Story One: A groom and his groomsmen go outside for a beer, and the bride has to find her new husband. Story Two: On a first date, a couple sits at the bar in front of Leandro and orders a round. Bar is busy, and the man doesn't like how long his second round takes. The Educated Barfly YouTube Channel - https://bit.ly/3Iuh8Kj The Educated Barfly Instagram - https://bit.l...
May 19, 2023•44 min•Ep. 20
Carl and Riley discuss their experience at the 2023 Iowa's Best Mixologist contest in Des Moines, Iowa. This bonus episode shows you the type of content you can get on our Patreon page. Drop Your Story on Our Sub Reddit - https://www.reddit.com/r/doyouwanttostartatab Give Us a Call and Leave a Story - (563) 277-0072 Support the Show - https://www.patreon.com/doyouwanttostartatab Spec App = https://startatab.link/specapp Carl Busch Diaries on Spotify - https://alcmix.bar/diaries-spotify Carl B...
May 15, 2023•33 min•Ep. 19
Story One - Bouncer over hears two female guests talk about an exciting night that involved a bloody Clockwork Orange poster. Story Two - Bartender feels undermined when a manager doesn't cut off a guest. Drop Your Story on Our Sub Reddit - https://www.reddit.com/r/doyouwanttostartatab Give Us a Call and Leave a Story - (563) 277-0072 Support the Show - https://www.patreon.com/doyouwanttostartatab Spec App = https://startatab.link/specapp Carl Busch Diaries on Spotify - https://alcmix.bar/dia...
May 12, 2023•28 min•Ep. 18
Vino is a YouTube bartender with 15 years of working in the catering business in New York City. Story One: A group of friends gets asked by the bar owner to do some karaoke, and then he isn't happy with their performance and wants other guests to beat them up. Story Two: Bride has been enjoying herself a little too much and, during her 13-course meal, gets on the table and kicks everyone's plates off. 62nd Cocktails YouTube - https://bit.ly/44rHYMo 62nd Cocktails IG - https://bit.ly/3VsN1s0 Drop...
May 05, 2023•47 min•Ep. 17
Jon Mateer of the Bardtenders podcast and Beverage Manager of TPC Sawgrass. Story One - Guest tells bartender that they know the owner and should be able to drink as late as they want. Story Two - Jon has a fellow bartender run down a man who stole a bar mat during a Saturday college gameday. Bardtenders Podcast - https://spoti.fi/428G4ye Jon's IG - VodkaPaysMyBills Drop Your Story on Our Sub Reddit - https://www.reddit.com/r/doyouwanttostartatab Give Us a Call and Leave a Story - (563) 277-00...
Apr 28, 2023•34 min•Ep. 16
Story One - A bartender gets asked to make the worst the shot he can for a guest. Story Two - A guest wants a female bartender removed from the bar because she messed up his pint. Drop Your Story on Our Sub Reddit - https://www.reddit.com/r/doyouwanttostartatab Give Us a Call and Leave a Story - (563) 277-0072 Support the Show - https://www.patreon.com/doyouwanttostartatab Spec App = https://startatab.link/specapp Carl Busch Diaries on Spotify - https://alcmix.bar/diaries-spotify Carl Busch D...
Apr 21, 2023•28 min•Ep. 15
We are joined by a fellow YouTube Bartender and friend, Anders Erickson. Story One - What happens when the bartender/cook goes to make a couple pizzas and leaves two guests unattended at the bar. Story Two - Anders has a guest wanting him to show some emotion at while working. Anders YouTube - https://bit.ly/3MLX7C4 Anders Coffee - https://bit.ly/41mPaHw Drop Your Story on Our Sub Reddit - https://www.reddit.com/r/doyouwanttostartatab Give Us a Call and Leave a Story - (563) 277-0072 Support ...
Apr 15, 2023•41 min•Ep. 14
Chandler Tomayko, aka The Chef with Little Red Shoes, joins us today on the podcast. She is an entrepreneur, chef, bartender and an avid podcast listener of industry related shows. Story One - What happens when parents bring their 4 kids into the restaurant bar on New Year's Eve? Story Two - Why did Chandler get charged $162 for 6 Old Fashioneds? Chandler's IG - https://www.instagram.com/thechefwithredshoes/ Heard the Card Game - https://www.instagram.com/heardcardgame/ The Bartender Rant Podcas...
Apr 07, 2023•47 min•Ep. 13
Steve Haley of the Bartender Rant Podcast joins us for our first, and hopefully last, hour long podcast. Story One - Bartender pulls some slick moves when someone asks for a surprise me drink Story Two - A lacrosse team has their 30 year reunion at the bar Steve works at. Story Three - Steve goes on spring break to Florida, wins a prize, and then has to lick sharpies off. Bartender Rant Podcast - https://spoti.fi/3G95pzD Drop Your Story on Our Sub Reddit - https://www.reddit.com/r/doyouwanttosta...
Mar 31, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 12
We have another submission on our subreddit. First story - Takes place in Philly on St Patty's day. Bartender keeps the guest change and the same guest see underage adults get in with the same ID Second Story - A guest asks for a pop because they are the DD but the bartender wants to charge them full price when they have a spirit and pop special going on. Drop Your Story on Our Sub Reddit - https://www.reddit.com/r/doyouwanttostartatab Give Us a Call and Leave a Story - (563) 277-0072 Support...
Mar 24, 2023•31 min•Ep. 11
Drop Your Story on Our Sub Reddit - https://www.reddit.com/r/doyouwanttostartatab Give Us a Call and Leave a Story - (563) 277-0072 Support the Show - https://www.patreon.com/doyouwanttostartatab Spec App = https://startatab.link/specapp Carl Busch Diaries on Spotify - https://alcmix.bar/diaries-spotify Carl Busch Diaries on Apple - https://alcmix.bar/diaries-apple Website - https://doyouwanttostartatab.com/ Follow Us Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/doyouwanttostartatab Facebook - https...
Mar 17, 2023•29 min•Ep. 10
We are joined by Gnome, a YouTube bartender and a rum distiller out of New Orleans. First Story - A women doesn't like when she thinks a bartender is hitting on her husband. Second Story - A man is upset when asked if he likes cream. Gnome's Tavern YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@gnomestavern8285 Gnome's Tavern IG - https://www.instagram.com/gnomestavern/ Drop Your Story on Our Sub Reddit - https://www.reddit.com/r/doyouwanttostartatab Give Us a Call and Leave a Story - (563) 277-0072 Supp...
Mar 10, 2023•32 min•Ep. 9
First Story - Guest at a bar wants the TV turned to a news station and bartender refuses. Second Story - Grandma passes out on a couch of too much tequila and ends up needing a comfort check. Mila IG - https://www.instagram.com/lipstickandspite/ Drop Your Story on Our Sub Reddit - https://www.reddit.com/r/doyouwanttostartatab Give Us a Call and Leave a Story - (563) 277-0072 Support the Show - https://www.patreon.com/doyouwanttostartatab Spec App = https://startatab.link/specapp Carl Busch Di...
Mar 03, 2023•29 min•Ep. 8
First Story - A bartender feels the need to interrupt two women using the bathroom, so she can use it, since she is an employee. Second Story - A couple orders a some cocktails and a random guest puts in her two cents about the order and that they better be tipping more. Drop Your Story on Our Sub Reddit - https://www.reddit.com/r/doyouwanttostartatab Give Us a Call and Leave a Story - (563) 277-0072 Support the Show - https://www.patreon.com/doyouwanttostartatab Spec App = https://startatab....
Feb 24, 2023•29 min•Ep. 7
We are joined by Keri Schwanekamp, a bartender with Carl at Hotel Julien. We first read a story about a Karen that wants a frozen margarita at an Irish pub. Keri then tells us about one of her first nights working alone at Riverboat Lounge. Drop Your Story on Our Sub Reddit - https://www.reddit.com/r/doyouwanttostartatab Give Us a Call and Leave a Story - (563) 277-0072 Support the Show - https://www.patreon.com/doyouwanttostartatab Spec App = https://startatab.link/specapp Carl Busch Diaries...
Feb 17, 2023•39 min•Ep. 6
We have our first story from our sub Reddit and it didn't disappoint. Find out how a wedding bar can be shut down because of the guests. Jessica shares a story from a wedding where the bride was told off from the catering manager because of her guests. Jessica Savidge Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/savidge.kitchen/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@SavidgeKitchen Drop Your Story on Our Sub Reddit - https://www.reddit.com/r/doyouwanttostartatab Give Us a Call and Leave a Story - (563) 2...
Feb 10, 2023•36 min•Ep. 5
An event bartender wants to know if it's ok to ask for tips for guests. Then a young guest wants to drink for free at a party. Thanks to our monthly supporters Pawel Léo Vignol Lelarge Sean Prior Matt Straff Chandler Tomayko Drop Your Story on Our Sub Reddit - https://www.reddit.com/r/doyouwanttostartatab Give Us a Call and Leave a Story - (563) 277-0072 Support the Show - https://www.patreon.com/doyouwanttostartatab Spec App = https://startatab.link/specapp Carl Busch Diaries on Spotify - ht...
Feb 03, 2023•26 min•Ep. 4
A brewery manager has a few too many and handles the situation aggressively. A young guest orders some red bull vodka and forgets about his weapon in his pants. Drop Your Story on Our Sub Reddit - https://www.reddit.com/r/doyouwanttostartatab Give Us a Call and Leave a Story - (563) 277-0072 Support the Show - https://www.patreon.com/doyouwanttostartatab Spec App = https://startatab.link/specapp Carl Busch Diaries on Spotify - https://alcmix.bar/diaries-spotify Carl Busch Diaries on Apple - h...
Jan 27, 2023•28 min•Ep. 3
Find out why sometimes you just don't care about your tip from a couple of guests and how to handle a customer when they keep telling you, "You're making it wrong!" Drop Your Story on Our Sub Reddit - https://www.reddit.com/r/doyouwanttostartatab Give Us a Call and Leave a Story - (563) 277-0072 Support the Show - https://www.patreon.com/doyouwanttostartatab Spec App = https://startatab.link/specapp Carl Busch Diaries on Spotify - https://alcmix.bar/diaries-spotify Carl Busch Diaries on Apple...
Jan 20, 2023•22 min•Ep. 2
We start off the new podcast with two great stories. The first story is about a man that hates his tequila choices but offers no help. The second story is about a bartender who returns to work after some time off. He walks into a not-so-fantastic day. 1st Story - https://www.reddit.com/r/bartenderstories/comments/d6q5y3/going_to_sams/ 2nd Story - https://www.reddit.com/r/bartenderstories/comments/yduvzb/my_first_day_back_already_a_shiteshow/ Drop Your Story on Our Sub Reddit - https://www.reddit...
Jan 12, 2023•29 min•Ep. 1
