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This week, we're joined by Brian from Dundalk, Maryland, career bartender, sports fanatic, and all around hilarious guy. We dive into bar stories, podcasting origins, and his signature drink: The "VAG" (Vodka and Gatorade... yes, really). Expect plenty of laughs, sharp wit, and some solid live advice served with a twist!
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Brian's VAG:
4 oz Fruit Punch Gatorade
2 oz Vodka
Ice
Mix all ingredients in a rocks glass and enjoy!
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In this Boilermaker Tape, Ethan shares a hilarious and cautionary tale about how a casual plan for "just one drink" spiraled into an unexpected all-night adventure. From bar-hopping escapades to worshipping the porcelain goddess, Ethan’s night takes a turn he didn’t see coming. Tune in for laughs, lessons, and a reminder that sometimes, one drink is never just one.
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Double your Stephens, double your fun! Shipped all the way from Athens, Greece, please welcome Papadop to the show! A staple in the Baltimore Bar Scene, Papadop is no stranger to the surprises the service industry holds. His love for the industry shines through with how he regards his guests, even if they're chucking plates at each other or in the middle of a drug induced paranoid breakdown!
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Papadop's M&M:
1/2 oz Amaro Montenegro
1/2 oz Fidencio Mezcal
Add all ingredients into a shot glass and enjoy!
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Another special treat for you straight from The Usual Bar in Fort Worth, Texas! Matthew sits down with the guys to share a seemingly innocuous story about a fine dining experience that quickly devolves into an all. out brawl!
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The DFW Bar Crawl was a hell of a thing and we couldn't think of any better way to bring it home than with Fort Worth's very own, Zak Houara. A gifted storyteller and natural comedian, Zak has the guys rolling harder than P. Diddy's video camera at a Freakoff. Enjoy this Covid Era tale as Zak tries his best to help the guys finally get canceled.
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Throw back that shot and chase it with some suds as James shares a memorable encounter during a bustling evening at the bar. A young man, eager to impress, decides to order a Ramos Gin Fizz – a challenging cocktail even during the calmest of times, let alone a rush. Unfazed by the chaos around him, our seasoned bartender takes the opportunity to impart a valuable lesson to the young peacock about respect, humility, and the inner workings of the service industry.
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Get ready for some double trouble with the dynamic duo of Mads and Millie! These partners in crime help us close out a killer day of recordings with some delicious cocktails and a lot of laughs!
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Madeline's A La Louisiane:
2 oz. Rye Whiskey
.75 oz Carpano Antica Sweet Vermouth
.5 oz. Benedictine
4-5 Dashes Peychaud's Bitters
.25 oz Absinthe
Expression of Lemon Peel
Add the rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, benedictine, Peychaud's, and absinthe into a mixing glass with ice and stir until well-chilled. Strain into chilled coupe glass, express lemon peel over the glass, discard the peel, and enjoy!
Millie's Bourbon Mai Tai:
2 oz. Bendt Bourbon
1/2 oz. Cointreau
.5 oz. Liquid Alchemist Orgeat
.5 oz. Liquid Alchemist Apple Spice
.5 oz. Lemon Juice
3-4 Dashes Angostura Bitters
Whip, shake the bourbon, cointreau, orgeat, apple spice, and lemon juice. Pour into glass over crushed ice, add an Angostura float and enjoy!
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We’d tell you to get ready for another great episode from DFW but, as Chris would say, “If you stay ready, you ain’t got to get that way.” From handling rowdy customers with finesse to crafting cocktails that pack a punch, the sagacious Chris shares her insights on navigating the unpredictable world behind the bar. So mix yourself up a drink and join us for a juicy, boozy escape from your day as Chris reminds us that in bartending, as in life, staying ready is half the battle.
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Chris's Shift Escape:
4 muddled Black Berries
3/4 oz. Fresh Pineapple Juice
1/2 oz. Fresh Lime Juice
3/4 oz. Orgeat
1 oz. Plantation 3 Star White Rum
1 oz. False River Spiced Rum
1/2 oz. Coconut Cream
.5 oz. O.F.T.D. Optional (Depending on the Shift)
6-8 Dashes Allspice Dram
Garnish with Pineale Fronds
Reverse dry shake all ingredients except the Allspice Dram. Pour into glass, finish with Allspice Dram on top, garnish and escape!
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Join us for an unforgettable episode featuring Jennava, the Dallas native and New York Times acclaimed bartender whose love for creating unique cocktails is matched only by her devious pranking intuition. Whether you're a mixology maestro or a prankster at heart, this episode promises laughs, cocktails, and a taste of Texas hospitality like never before!
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Jen's Grandpa's Peach Tea:
6 oz. Freshly Brewed Iced Tea
2 oz. Woodford Reserve
.5 oz. Liquid Alchemist Peach Syrup
Top with Liquid Death Peach Tea
Mix all ingredients in tall glass and enjoy!
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"It's only going to get worse." Chandler's words, not ours. Brace yourself for this epic second half of The Gauntlet with the one and only, Chandler Tomayko! There's plenty to tease, but honestly, you just have to hear it for yourself.
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Chandler's False Fall:
1 oz. Roxor Gin
1 oz. False River Spiced Rum
1/2 oz. Barrows Ginger Liqueur
1/2 oz. Pineapple Juice
1/2 oz. Liquid Alchemist Passionfruit Syrup
2/3 oz. Lime Juice
Dash Angostura Bitters
1 Egg White
Garnish with Bay Leaf
Add all ingredients to shaker, dry shake THEN wet shake, double strain, garnish with bay leaf, chug it and make another!
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After much anticipation and procrastination, here it is, the first episode of The DFW Bar Crawl! And what other way to start than with the person who made it all happen, Chef Chandler Tomayko! Creator of Heard Card Game and all around bad ass, Chandler welcomes The BRP crew to DFW for a week of great food, wild tales and utter debauchery. A long time in the works, our partner in crime takes us on a ride we'll never forget.
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Chandler's False Fall:
1 oz. Roxor Gin
1 oz. False River Spiced Rum
1/2 oz. Barrows Ginger Liqueur
1/2 oz. Pineapple Juice
1/2 oz. Liquid Alchemist Passionfruit Syrup
2/3 oz. Lime Juice
Dash Angostura Bitters
1 Egg White
Garnish with Bay Leaf
Add all ingredients to shaker, dry shake THEN wet shake, double strain, garnish with bay leaf, chug it and make another!
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Trauma Parlor: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1PDlUPjR2lk7vPX5NCX8Hi?si=mtrOsDqTTJuGe-Dy5fZHLQ
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After a raucous week recording in Baltimore, Bailey helps bring the guys home with some nostalgia and a pleasant hint of hostility. From patron, to bartender, to owner, Bailey's seen his fair share of the Service Industry and serves it up for us with his devil-may-care charm.
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Bailey's High Noon:
Just sixer of High Noon.
Buy it, drink it, repeat and enjoy!
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Join the guys in Baltimore with Ryan Bickel for our first episode of The BRP Back of House! Ryan takes us on a harrowing journey into a world the FOH both fears and respects. And sometimes fucks. Double check your orders and welcome to The Thunderdome, Bitch!
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Service industry vet, Evan Bosco, joins us in Baltimore to take on The Gauntlet. With a calm and measured approach, Evan helps sooth the guys with some incredible stories and plenty of laughs.
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Evan's Nebbia Verde
1.5 oz Vodka
.75 oz Basil-Ginger Simple Syrup
1 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
2 Dashes Fee Foam (optional, for looks)
Garnish with Basil Leaf
Put everything in shaker with ice and shake. Serve in chilled coupe, or other stemmed glass, garnish with basil leaf and enjoy!
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A little late on this episode because we had to check the Maryland statute of limitations. Ed Oakley, one of Steve's old bartners and a local Baltimore legend, finally joins the show.
Ed O's Old Fashioned:
Ingredients:
-2 oz Maker's Mark
-Packet of Sugar
-Double Orange
-Double Cherries
-Dash of Bitters
-Ice
Muddle all ingredients (except bourbon & ice), add bourbon, quick stir, add ice and enjoy!
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Merry Christmas, ya filthy animals! And a happy new year, too! After years of suspense, the infamous "Andrew" finally joins the show. He may have taught Michael how to make drinks, but they taught each other how to love.
Andrew's Maakers Mark
Two to three fingers of Maakers
Pour it in a glass and slug it. Then think about your life. And enjoy!
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OG Barfly, Patreon Pimp and one of our favorite people, Regina Grace, finally joins the show! After years of false promises from the guys, Regina ponied-up and bought herself a ticket to Charm City to show Mike and Steve what The Gauntlet is all about!
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Regina's Champagne of Pain & Natty Light:
1.5 oz. Jeppson's Malört (2 "if ya nasty")
Natty Light Draft
Heat Malört in a tea kettle until it's hot enough to warm your cold, dead heart. Pour into a champagne flute and get a frosty Natty Draft. Down the Malört, chase with the Natty and (try to) enjoy!
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Irish native and Shrewsbury local, Kempo, kills The Gauntlet.
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Kempo's White Lady:
Ingredients:
45ml Gin (Beefeater but any London Dry can be used)
22.5ml Triple Sec
22.5ml Lemon
10ml Simple Syrup
1 Egg White
Garnish with lemon twist or edible flowers
Prep:
Add all ingredients to tin. Dry Shake, then wet shake. Fine strain into a chilled coupe, garnish and enjoy!
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Please welcome Sacramento's very own, Midtown Chad Brown, to the show! A long time listener, Chad decided to slide up in our DMs and we're so glad he did! Hard Rock street justice, Titcoin exchange rates and your ice maker's dirty little secret, the only thing you're missing for a good time is a little Dickel in ya!
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@midtownchadbrown
@modified_syrup_co916
@wearefluidconcepts
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Chad's Dickel:
Bottle of George Dickel Dickel
Pour into rocks glass (fingered to your liking), NO ICE (Or Whiskey Stones) and enjoy!
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Trauma Parlor: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1PDlUPjR2lk7vPX5NCX8Hi?si=mtrOsDqTTJuGe-Dy5fZHLQ
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Fellow podcaster and former bartender, Stef, dredges up some memories from behind the bar and takes the guys for a trip down debauchery lane. Nothing quite like high volume college bars filled with Florida people to get the blood flowing!
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@stefwithanfbitch
@festivaltalkpodcast
Stef's Tito's & Soda:
2 oz Tito's Vodka
4 oz Soda Water
Garnish with Lime
Fill rocks glass with ice, vodka, soda, garnish with lime wedge and enjoy!
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