EP94: Hey you Taffertins! We are doin it again! Just for your listening pleasure, we bring you the Bar Rescue recap that your spirit and soul needs. On this run, we are back in Chicago, IL at the iconic Abbey, a landmark for Chicago music. The original owner Pat Looney decided to hand the reigns over to Tom Jr. to become a firefighter (surprise!) and then all hell broke loose. Lucky for us...Jon can reel it in. I do believe that you could listen to this episode!
EP93: Ribbit ribbit Taffertins! We got another great one for you! We are still traveling back in time to the first season where we go to Chicago, IL to the bar "The Blue Frog." It's owned by a mother/son combo(this often doesn't go well). The mother has some interesting financial decisions behind drinking at the bar and the son is well......"nice." See/hear what happens!
EP92: Greetings to all the Taffertins out there! We got our friend Tracey Carnazzo(@TrixieTuzzini) at Jim Jam Studios to help us unpack this classic episode. A wild heart by the name of Renee has a bar...AND...strip club named Angel's. But everything in the building is anything but angelic. From a bartender who is screaming over $87.31 to a general manager who has been fired more times than we can count...Jon is gonna have his wings full. Enjoy!
EP91: Surfs up Taffertins! We got a tubular episode coming your way. On this ride, we head Redondo Beach, CA to an Irish bar on the beach called Kilkenny's owned by two sisters Allie and Alexis. They have no clue about running a bar, so much so, Allie hired her ex-boyfriend Carlos to manage it. Guess what...he running it into the ground! He also thinks Jon has no idea what he's talking about which we all know is not the case...enjoy!
EP90: Bottoms up Taffertins! Max is back in the booth and we have special guest Andy Sandford(@AndySandford) with us to break down some of Bar Rescue's earlier work. On this ride, we head to Philadelphia to the establishment known as "Swanky Bubbles." With a name like that, what could possibly go wrong? An absentee owner and another owner who refers to himself as "Sexual Chocolate." That's how! It is some of Jon's freshmen attempts to Rescue and we love it. Enjoy
EP89: Greetings Taffertins! Max (@thisismaxcohen) is out of the office, so we got our Very Good Friend of the show John Rosenberger (@JohnJohnPhenom) to hold down the fort. We head to Philadelphia, PA to the iconic Irish bar "Downey's Irish Pub". It's owner is an Italian fellow who swore to the former owner to "keep it Irish"...and sells Penne A La Vodka! Go figure! Luckily, our good friend Jon is here to sort this mess out. Enjoy the FIRST episode of Bar Rescue!
EP88: We aim to please here at the podcast! We had a very good friend of the show Paul request the episode "I Smell A Rat" and by God, we made that happen for him. Here's to you, sir! On this ride, we go to Omaha, NE to a bar called Oasis, which is a hookah establishment. That's right...in the middle of Omaha, there is hookah. Doesn't make any sense to us either. And on top of that, it is a complete disaster management technique employed there. Lucky for us, Jon is willing to swoop in and kick s...
EP87: We aim to please here at the podcast and had one of our Patreon subscribers and "Very Good Friend Of The Show" Vicky Kuperman(@vickykuperman) request Hurricane Jon vs. Hurricane Sandy. When disaster strikes, Jon Taffer strikes back! He heads to Far Rockaway to help put together Bungalow Bar, a bar run by four Irish brothers and their friend. It's a race against the clock to get it back on track. Check it out!
EP86: Whooo doggy! This...episode...is...freaking...wild! We travel to Blue Island, IL and find the most ratchet of bars...The Island Bar. Adam hired his ENTIRE FAMILY to work there. Special mention of a family member named "Pimp Juice". There is so much here to unpack, which is why we got our good friend, comedian and ex-bartender Kevin Flood(@FLOOKYN) to come help us out with this one. Listen to this twice...it's worth it.
EP85: Taffertins! We are back at cha! We were on a little break but now we are back stronger than ever! On this magical run, we head to Glendora, CA to The Brightstar Tavern, a bar focused on selling beer and beer only...also selling a lot of foam too. Not the best business strategy but lucky for us, Jon is willing to give them a solution to embrace. Enjoy!
EP84: Yeah; you read it right! We got our good friend Jon Taffer (@jontaffer) on the podcast! And boy did we talk about everything, Bar Rescue, NFL Sunday Ticket, Life and even comedy. It's one you don't want to skip over, in fact, you should play it twice. Be sure to listen for the end...you might be surprised!
EP83: Yo...Taffertins...we have a #TBT! We got a write-in request and broke it down. We even brought in special guest Patrick Hastie(@PatrickHastie) to join us on this magical journey to Chicago to a bar called Underground Wunderbar. It's run by a woman named Lonie, who saw a lot of success in the early phase of her career and still lives there. But fortunately for her, there is a man who doesn't...named Jon Taffer who is ready to bring her back to reality! Enjoy!
EP82: Don't get lost on this one Taffertins! Because Jon did trying to find this bar in Dickson, TN 25 miles away from Nashville. But when he does....boy oh boy is it a lot of craziness. A couple that "accidentally" bought a bar, a gentleman named Crockett who does nothing but gets paid (good work if you can find it) and so much more! Get down with it! And check out our Patreon for all of our classic episodes! https://www.patreon.com/shutitdown
EP81: Yeah Taffertins, that's right. The name of the bar Jon is going to save is called "Fatballs." And is only the beginning. Lucky for us we have Brian Allen Mitchell(@comicbam) as our guest to figure out where, to begin with, all of this. The owner, Tony decided to work for years and years to save up the money to purchase a building, open a business and call it "Fatballs." It's a messy ride Y'all. Enjoy!
EP80: Well Taffertins, we have a duty to report here. Life isn't all Jon yelling at everyone and bringin the pain. On this journey, we head to Puerto Rico, which has been ravaged by Hurricane Irma AND Maria. We visit a bar El K'Rajo owned by Victor & Janet. Not only is the bar destroyed but they are in some serious debt. In addition, we have a destroyed baseball diamond, basketball court and community center...Jon has his work cut out for him. Check it out.
EP78: Hello there Taffertins! This summer is bringing the heat and so are we with this scorching episode. We travel to Los Angeles to the iconic bar/venue The Airliner which has been home to an amazing list of performers. This list is only rivaled by the list of problems the bar is having, thanks to the burnout of Luis Q, the owner. But lucky for him, there is a man who is willing to ignite that fire...Jon Taffer. Enjoy it!
EP77: It's another catch of an episode comin to you! On this magical ride, we go to Lake City, FL to a bar called Phish Heads. The bar owners are a husband and wife who are at wits end with their son James, who has been in charge for 9 years and hasn't learned a damn thing. Easy to say, Jon is ready to teach 'em a thing or two. Enjoy it!
EP76: Come take a trip down memory lane with us Taffertins! With the help of our resident bar expert Andres(@8_Track_III) we make a voyage to Yorba Linda, CA to bar called The Canyon Inn. It's owned by an Alpha Male named Pauly who "knows the bar industry." Well, we have seen this story before...there is a man out there who might know a little bit more. Find out who...enjoy!
EP75: This episode truly lives up to the title...an owner who takes to alcohol like none other...at the expense of almost everything. We have a lot of firsts here, owners who miss the day after Jon Taffer talking to for starters. There is so much more. You have to listen to this and help us figure out...well...everything. ENJOY!
EP74: Yo yo Taffertins! Another special one comin at ya! On this episode we have our good friend Matt Azark(@mjazark) at Jim Jam Studios ready to chop up another classic gem. We travel to Jon Taffer's backyard, Las Vegas, to examine Club Platinum: A GentleMAN's Club. It's run by a woman named Rita, soccer mom turned strip club owner. Hilarity ensues! Check it!
EP73: We got another great one on the books Taffertins! Check this out...we head to Anaheim, CA to the bar 'The Cave.' It's managed by a man named Jaime...who not only is running the bar in the Earth...but he's being very mean to his mother. There is one man who doesn't play that. Jon "Respect Your Mother" Taffer. Suffice to say, it's a lot of flame on this one. Check it!
EP72: Hey! Taffertins! You know what time it is! We got another sizzler comin your way. We take a trip to Maitland, FL to Cooper Rocket and met a legit crazy man name Selman. So crazy, even Lisa Marie Joyce says "You are a crazy man." It's filled with a lot of saucy hi-jinx which makes the show great. So be great and listen to it!
EP71: Howdy Taffertins! Thanks for comin back to see the latest in Bar Rescue land. With this trip, we board the rusty pirate ship and set sail for Atlantic Beach, FL to a bar called Cap n' Odies. Some customers like bacteria in their drinks, and some customers like running an outstanding tab. Jon Taffer is there to explain why both of these things are a terrible idea. Enjoy!
EP70 Greetings Taffertins! We are boldly going where no man has gone before...well not really. But we thought it would sound science-y enough for you. On this intellectual dive, we go to Tarzana, CA to an establishment called "Paladino's" owned and "operated" by two scientists. Well, they know science...just not bar science. With that, a man named Taffer has plans to revamp their experiment and make them some money. Enjoy!
So.....this episode has a cold open with a man who is showering....in a kitchen. BOOM! Quite a crazy start to say the least! Lucky Max and Jim have seen enough episodes to know how to handle Joe's Thirsty Lizard, a bar in Horn Lake, MI. An owner is a man named Joe, a Navy vet who bought a bar for 80K with no liquor license. What can go wrong! Enjoy!
EP68: 3,2,1 blast off! On this joyride, we take a trip to Merritt Island, FL to the legendary bar "King's Duck Inn." It is five miles away from Kennedy Space Center so there is plenty of stories of astronauts drinking there. We meet a mother/daughter combo who hate each other but find time to run the bar into the ground. It's got everything you need. A gross kitchen, family dysfunction, terrible service, and astronauts! LAUNCH!
EP67: Jon Taffer(@jontaffer) is bringing the heat on this one my fellow Taffertins! Jim Search(@jimsearch) and Max Cohen(@thisismaxcohen) take a trip to Memphis, TN to a cigar bar called "Havana Mix." owned by a cat daddy named Rob. He has employed his son Rhobb to handle the day to day...and for some reason, there seems to be an issue with family running the business! Go figure! But for their sake, a bar expert named Jon Taffer is going to come to their rescue. Check it out!
It's a new season Taffertins! So we had to go big on this one...we brought in our good friend of the show Andres(@8_Track_III) to help us break down Gametime Bar and Grill, a bar in Arlington, TN. Its owned by Cody, whose stellar parents ran the place into the Earth and decided HE should take it over and soak up the debt. Parents of the year! Check out our episode in all its glory!
EP65: Boy oh boy do we have a podcast for you. If you are a fan of Bar Rescue and the podcast, you remember "Schmuck Dynasty" the episode that took us to Rhythm and Brews on Staten Island. There we met one of the managers named Stu, a man of many words and no restraint to use any of them. Well, Jim Search(@jimsearch) and Max Cohen(@thisismaxcohen) got ahold of Stu for an exclusive interview! He gives the dish about the episode, the visit, the bikers and Jon himself! You don't want to miss this o...
Howdy Tafferinos! We got Aaron Kaminos-Smith(@funnyaaron) in the building to help your good friends Max(@thisismaxcohen) and Jim(@jimsearch) go through a doozy of an episode. The crew goes to Jon Taffer's backyard, Las Vegas to investigate a bar called Alibi Bar. It's run by a racing enthusiast and creep who has a blow up doll named Trixie at the bar...which you can imagine Jon LOVES! Get with it!
