EP124: Vroom vroom Taffertins! Here we are again...another episode of Bar Rescue covered for your listening pleasure. The title...Driving Miss Tara. Why, do you ask? Because there is a bar owner named Tara who is escorted around town by the general manager named Doug. So wild! This is the least of the issues with this establishment. They are both terrible to the employees and feel that wearing gloves to handle food isn't necessary. This will not sit well with you know who. Enjoy!
Jun 05, 2019•1 hr 10 min•Transcript available on Metacast EP123: Here it is Taffertins! Another gem of a podcast waiting for you...we are taking y'all to Burbank, CA to the iconic Dimples which is the first karaoke bar in the United States. It's owned and operated by a man named Sal. Sal is a fella who you could describe as being "boundary-free." And also as a "hoarder." Well, listen for yourself and find out more!
May 29, 2019•1 hr 3 min•Transcript available on Metacast EP122: It's all about the dough this go around! Taffertins...we head to Largo, FL to a joint called "Gill & Ricks Sports Bar", it's run by Gill and Rick who can't seem to get their act together. Gill is the jerk and Rick gives away the bar. Two terrible managers for one! And then there is our good friend Taz, a man with a heart of gold who is trying to sell pizza(trying because it keeps getting sent back!) Jon will have his work cut out for himself on this one...enjoy!
May 23, 2019•1 hr 2 min•Transcript available on Metacast EP121: This is it Taffertins! We take another crazy joyride through Texas...the town...China Grove...the bar...China Grove Trading Post. It's run by a couple, Raymond and Wendy and it's harassed by their daughter Meghan. She starts off by saying "I'm a little bit of a spoiled brat." You can take out "little bit" and have what's really goin on...So, add in a little bit of a guy dry humping a fox and a possum running around the bar and you've got yourself an episode. Dive in!
May 16, 2019•1 hr 1 min•Transcript available on Metacast EP120: Here we are Taffertins! We got another fresh episode for ya...this go around, we head to Las Vegas to a nightclub called LIV...and as Jon puts it "makes him want to die." It is run by a woman named Michelle, a mother of two who has no experience running a nightclub(WHAT?! NO WAY!) She is outshined by a server named Jannet, who gives away drinks on the reg and during the stress test...well...just listen and find out...that's the ticket!
May 08, 2019•55 min•Transcript available on Metacast EP119: Taffertins! We got you another great dose of Bar Rescue! This go around, we have our good friend Jordon Ferber (@jordonferber) ready to talk about a bar located in Jon Taffer's hometown...Las Vegas. The name of the bar "Eliphino"...and we won't take the time to explain how that came to be. The owner of the bar, John has a history of terrible decisions...can Taffer fix 'em? Listen and find out!
May 01, 2019•1 hr 14 min•Transcript available on Metacast EP118: A flipping unicycle Taffertins! That's right...we opened with a unicycle. This bar needs some serious saving if someone is riding around on a unicycle drinking in the bar. Thankfully, Jon is willing to square up with Henry and Miles, two recent college grads who open a frat house(read: bar) and can't get it together. This one is quite a doozy...get some of it!
Apr 24, 2019•1 hr 6 min•Transcript available on Metacast EP117: This is it Taffertins! The review you have been waiting for...Jon heads to San Antonio to a bar called "Recovery Room." It's owned by a woman named Heather, who is a "hot mess" who "extorts her husband" for money to keep her party afloat. This is a tall order for Jon...so much so, he brought us in! That's right, Jim and Max are on this episode helping Jon make sense of the dumpster fire that is the "Recovery Room"...will they recover??? Tune in!...and see us!
Apr 17, 2019•1 hr 7 min•Transcript available on Metacast Check it out Taffertins, we head back to school on this one...Jon heads to UNLV, right in his back yard of Las Vegas. A group of hospitality students need a new venue and some serious training that only Professor Taffer can give. Will the students make the grade...or will they be....shut down? Tune in!
Apr 11, 2019•51 min•Transcript available on Metacast EP115: It's on and poppin Taffertins! On this delightful trip, we head to Antioch, TN to Crossroads Bar And Grille. This twerkin tavern is owned by Ashley and Robert, who are at wit's end with their unruly, drinkin, swearin full-on mess of a staff. With staff members like Bunz(with a z), Bubbles and Cheeks...it makes sense. Can Jon handle this? Tune in and find out!
Apr 03, 2019•1 hr 12 min•Transcript available on Metacast EP114: It's on again Taffertins! We are back at it again...this time we head to Tuscon, AZ for more Bar Rescue recappin. The bar is called The Original Hideout and is owned by Ramiro, a lawyer who passed the bar but has no experience running one. To double down on this, he hires his brother Raoul who is a former corrections officer and runs the bar like it's a prison. What can go wrong here?! Well, Jon Taffer will certainly find out. Tune in! On this episode, be sure to check out "Jim's Corner" ...
Mar 30, 2019•1 hr•Transcript available on Metacast EP113: Good Lord Taffertins! We have another hot mess on our hands. On this majestic ride, we head to Tuscon, AZ to meet the owner of RJ's Replays. He is a man who is, well a complete and total crybaby. As you might guess, this does not do well with Jon Taffer. Taffer goes on a classic tear and lets him know the way of the world. Enjoy!
Mar 21, 2019•1 hr 14 min•Transcript available on Metacast Holy crap Taffertins! Man, this episode really fires on all cylinders...so much so we had special guest Teresa Degaetano (IG: @teresadegaetano) in the booth with us to break this down. We travel to Texas...the Lone Star state...more specifically San Antonio...more specifically Country Nights. A bar owned by a ball of mess named Dalia. She has owned 7 bars in 15 years (insane). When she is not flashing her goods and getting hammered, she is fighting with Melissa a real monster who has braces and ...
Mar 13, 2019•1 hr 22 min•Transcript available on Metacast EP111: Here it is Taffertins! The moment we have all been waiting for...the season premiere! We head back to Puerto Rico to the bar/restaurant Shibo, a Puerto Rican/Asian fusion joint. It's run by a man named Jonathan, who surprisingly is an amazing chef...not your typical Bar Rescue episode. Come join us on this interesting season opener!
Mar 07, 2019•54 min•Transcript available on Metacast EP110: Taffertins! We got another banger for ya! We heading to Long Beach, CA(home of Snoop Dogg) to the bar Lona's Warlow Station...owned by, you guessed it, Lona! She worked in the bar scene for 30 years and said, "let me hire my friends and regulars to run this joint!" We have never seen this go wrong, ever! Suffice to say, Jon Taffer has a couple choice thoughts about her decision making, especially her lobster arcade game. Ya know...a game where you pay $2 to catch a lobster to eat it...thi...
Feb 28, 2019•1 hr 8 min•Transcript available on Metacast Here we are Taffertins! On this go around we have a good friend of the show Aaron Kominos-Smith (@funnyaaron) in Jim Jam Studios to help break down this episode. We head right outside Denver to a lovely bar Kasbah to meet Shelton, a cat daddy who lost his fight. And as a result, all hell is breaking loose around him. Will Jon be able to rock this kasbah and bring it back to glory? Listen!
Feb 20, 2019•1 hr 18 min•Transcript available on Metacast Here we are Taffertins! Another exciting installment of your favorite podcast about your favorite television show, Bar Rescue. We are talkin about a lovely establishment called "Zanzbar" which has, you guessed it, the crown of the Statue Of Liberty in it. Cross-branding? Sure! It's run by a man named Ami, a guano crazy guy who in the face of adversity, breaks plates and yells and people. What is his strategy to get customers? Give everything away...and this is a no-no for the Taffer. Check it ou...
Feb 13, 2019•1 hr 6 min•Transcript available on Metacast EP107: Yo Taffertins! We are back at it...down in the Lone Star State. We head to Austin, TX to a punk bar called The Brixton. It's run by a husband and wife, Tim and Sara. And boy if Tim isn't just a ray of sunshine!(read: sarcasm) He doesn't like frat guys, hipsters, jerks or even human beings! Of course...Jon doesn't enjoy this business outlook. Only fire can come, enjoy!
Feb 06, 2019•53 min•Transcript available on Metacast Good morning/evening/afternoon Taffertins! We head down to The Big Easy on this episode to a college bar called TJ Quills. It's by a wayward gentleman named Darian who made the infinitely silly decision to hire all of his childhood friends to help him run the bar. A full-scale recipe for disaster. Will Jon be able to save this bar from doom?! Find out!
Jan 29, 2019•59 min•Transcript available on Metacast Oh...my dear God. This episode has to be one of the grossest and nastiest bars we have ever seen in our Bar Rescue coverage. I know it was for Jon as he heads to Austin, TX to a bar called "Headhunters." It's owned by a delusional maniac named Steve. There are bugs all over the place but Steve doesn't really seem to "see" them. It's an absolute mess...enjoy!
Jan 23, 2019•52 min•Transcript available on Metacast We have our special guest, bartending veteran and hilarious comic Kendra Cunningham (@theotherkendra) at Jim Jam Studios ready to talk some Bar Rescue with the team. On this ride, we head down to the Big Easy to a bar called Turtle Bay owned by Brad. Brad is easily the pettiest man on the planet because when he is bought out of the bar he co-owned...he decided to open a bar across the street and copy their signature drink. This and many other terrible moves come under Jon's radar on this one. En...
Jan 15, 2019•1 hr 12 min•Transcript available on Metacast Man! This episode truly had it all. We travel to Fort Lauderdale to a wonderful establishment called "Bamboo Tiki Bar." Bear witness to subpar looking white women pretending to be attractive, a sleazy owner who bought it and an unstable kitchen manager who was ready to beat the crap out of people in the kitchen. Come get some of it
Jan 09, 2019•1 hr•Transcript available on Metacast Happy New Year Taffertins! We are kicking off the New Year the only way we know how...by bringing you another classic gem from the Bar Rescue Library. This episode we head to Cheviot, OH to a watering hole called "The Black Sheep." It's owned by a gentleman named Scott, who very well could be the black sheep of his family when they find out he has secretly taken out $700,000 worth of loans from a credit card company which Jon refers to as "legal loansharking." Get ready to ride!
Jan 03, 2019•1 hr 3 min•Transcript available on Metacast We are in triple digits, my friends! And boy is it an action-packed episode. Our good friend Andres (@8_Track_III) is in the booth with us ready to head to Orange County, CA to a bar called "The Olive Pit." The owner Tim is a part-time owner and full-time creep. So, only disaster has been ensuing. By the grace of God, Jon Taffer is willing to step in and make things right. Check it out!
Dec 28, 2018•1 hr 9 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Phil Wills Interview- HERE IT IS! We got legendary Bar Rescue expert Phil Wills (@thephilwills) in an exclusive interview. That's right Taffertins! We got the chance to talk about Phil's history in the bar game, his acting career and his philosophy on life. By all means, download this one because its gonna be a classic. Enjoy all of it! (THE AUDIO FOR THIS EPISODE WAS UPDATED ON 12/28/18)
Dec 21, 2018•54 min•Transcript available on Metacast Taffertins...we go episode 99 on deck...1 away from the big, huge, gigantic 100th episode. On episode 99 we head to Fairfield, OH to a very confused former biker bar hangout called "Win Place Or Show." The cause for the confusion? The sign in front of the bar is a cartoon horse on a bike? Yeah...we don't know either. But what we do know is it is co-owned by two gentlemen named Barry and Rudy, respectively. Barry a former Navy vet is putting in 90 hours a week and Rudy is playing "rock star" with...
Dec 12, 2018•52 min•Transcript available on Metacast It's a real zinger of an episode for sure. We take a trip down south to West Palm Beach, FL to find the Mystique Lounge. It was a hot night spot...until...well...a murder. Did the new owners decide to change the name? Over their dead body! Check this and many other terrible decisions in this recap! Enjoy!
Dec 05, 2018•57 min•Transcript available on Metacast Episode97: Hey there! We are back at it! Come get some of this fresh retro episode. We jump into a "new" season and head to Reseda, CA to a bar called Weber's Sports Bar...which used to be a strip club...which still has a giant set of lips in it. The owner can kiss his future away with that decor and his "nice guy attitude." So please, download and see what happens!
Nov 28, 2018•48 min•Transcript available on Metacast Episode96: Yo Taffertins! Don't be a Chump...be a Champ and download this episode! We head to Burbank, CA to the iconic Champs, a bar owned by a man Joe who considers his thievin bartenders his "children." Which we all know means there will be no accountability for them when they do what they do...steal! Lucky for us our good friend Jon is on the scene. Enjoy!
Nov 28, 2018•45 min•Transcript available on Metacast EP95: What's the deal Taffertins! We got y'all! It's another great episode of Bar Rescue that your good friends Jim Search(@jimsearch) and Max Cohen(@thisismaxcohen) are covering for you! So check it out, we head to lovely Framingham, MA to "The Chicken Bone." It looks exactly like you would imagine...an owner named Bill decided to make a family-themed bar...what could go wrong! Well, Jon is gonna tell 'em all about it. Enjoy!
Nov 14, 2018•54 min•Transcript available on Metacast 
