Half Shot: Batch Dependency!

Half Shot: Batch Dependency!

We're talking about things and stuff. Batch dependency, recipe knowledge, gate keeping behind the bar, and that it's okay to not know everything as long as you are continuing to grow in your work. — Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/3starspodcast/message

S4E24: Roofies!

S4E24: Roofies!

Today we are going to be talking about a serious situation, one that can lead to the hospital and in some cases, death; Roofies. We sometimes joke about this topic, “Bill, see ya in three hours😘” but the reality of it is that it IS serious and not only is […]

Half Shot: Poaching!

Half Shot: Poaching!

Ah yes, the industry wide, time tested and proven backstabbing process of poaching employees from other bars and restaurants. Of course it's not always a double-crossing Judas move, but we share some stories where it's obviously a big faux pas to screw your colleagues. And of course you've got some […]

S4E23: Pickin’ on Pumpkins!

S4E23: Pickin’ on Pumpkins!

Today we are talking about Pumpkin Patches!  Pumpkin patches are no longer just about pumpkin picking. Most of them involve corn mazes, bouncy castles, go karting, haunted mazes, hill sliding, hay rides and more just to help make picking out a pumpkin more enjoyable for the little ones, and maybe […]

Half Shot: Gum!

Half Shot: Gum!

People are gross! It's bad enough to fart all over the place, chew with your mouth open, or pick your nose in public. But gum chewers sticking their gum to all the surfaces in the bar is just nasty. So of course we're going to talk about it. — Send […]

Half Shot: Football!

Half Shot: Football!

A quarter of the way through the season and we finally decided to tackle the topic of football. Really just a bit of conversation around what football season means to bars, how fantasy football affects bar-going, and how much of a pain it is to be constantly changing channels. — […]

S4E22: Breakfast BurrEATo!

S4E22: Breakfast BurrEATo!

We’ve all been there: rushing to work, don’t have time to make breakfast and barely have enough time to stand in line, but ohhhh those tasty, easy to eat on the run burritos just call our name.  DRINKS: Carajillo SHOUT OUTS: Brad: John Sweat Bill: Ryan with b movies & […]

Half Shot: Pay Attention!

Half Shot: Pay Attention!

We understand that when people go out to bars and restaurants, they are going for a good time and to be taken care of, but the bare minimum amount of respect toward the people taking care of you needs to be maintained. Pay attention. Know your server/bartender at least enough […]

S4E21: CRABS! “We got ‘em!”

S4E21: CRABS! “We got ‘em!”

Today we’re finishing up our ‘exes’ episodes with Samantha’s least favorite workplace in Pensacola, Florida. Drinks: GABF Gold Medal Winner in the Witbier Category, White Rascal from Avery Brewing. SHOUT OUTS: Brad: Todd Bellmyer Bill: mover & shaker Samantha: Simon Sahala Behind Bars with Bill: Bill talks about his relationship […]

Half Shot: Stragglers!

Half Shot: Stragglers!

You're very nice and we like you, but when it's obvious that we're closed, it's time for you to go home. Some people don't seem to get that message and take advantage of our hospitality when they walk in right before closing and stay long after the doors are locked […]