Talktales The Podcast

Welcome to the second episode of Cheaper Than Therapy! The free bartender call in advice podcast. Call (213)465-0837 and leave us your questions. Shana and Adhel are thrilled to bring on the infamous Chad Ellis, a veteran bartender and bar owner from Baltimore MD. Chad and Shana have been friends for many years. They hit it off right off that bat and Shana started working for Chad at his previous bar Spirits Tavern. Chad's spirit, passion and love for people is contagious and his experience in the hospitality industry makes him a bartender advice expert. Thanks to everyone who called in and all the great questions. Now go ahead, grab yourselves something to drink, sit back and let's go on a journey into the magical world of bartending. Shana, Adhel and anyone affiliated with TalkTales the Podcast and TalkTales Entertainment LLC are not licensed therapists or mental health experts. All callers call at their own will and TalkTales Entertainment llc holds no liability to any person who calls into TalkTal

Welcome to the first episode of cheaper than therapy! The free bartender call in advice show. Call (213) 465-0837‬ and leave us your questions. Shana and Adhel are very excited to launch the new TalkTales the podcast format. We had some audio technical difficulties due to our new virtual recording platform and we apologize for some wonky audio. It will never happen again! In celebration of this new launch, Team Tales invited the one and only Leandro Para Dimonriva on the show. Leandro is one of the master minds behind and in front of the camera of the popular YouTube series, The Educated Barfly. Leandro is also a Los Angeles veteran bartender and expert on pretty much all things cocktail. You can tune in and subscribe to The Educated Barfly by following this link. https://www.youtube.com/c/TheEducatedBarfly/featured Now go ahead, grab yourselves something to drink, sit back and let's go on a journey into the magical world of bartending. Shana and Adhel and any guests on TalkTales the podcast are no

The Covid-19 pandemic has changed many things in our daily lives, including our little DIY podcast. The TalkTales team refocused the podcast format. Since lock down our glorious bartenders can't join us in our studio anymore. Welcome to "Cheaper Than Therapy!" a bartender advice line. Do you miss your free bartender advice? Not anymore! Call in your questions to our hotline at 213-465-0837 and your voicemail will be featured on our weekly show!! Do it! What else are you doing? Call in today!

Shana has the honor to sit down and virtually interview one of LA's favorites, Daniel Djang. Daniel is the founder of the award-winning cocktail and spirits blog, Thirsty in LA. Daniel is also the co-founder of Art Beyond the Glass, the acclaimed series of festivals that showcases bartender artistry while raising funds for arts-based nonprofit organizations. Since its inception, ABTG has donated more than $210,000 to vital nonprofits across the country. In response to the coronavirus pandemic, ABTG recently launched the COVID-19 Relief Fund to support Los Angeles bartenders in need. Grab yourselves something to sip on and tune in to hear all about how ABTG came to be during this great interview with Daniel Djang. Contact and Follow Daniel at: Website: http://www.artbeyondtheglass.com/ thirstyinla.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/abtghq/ https://www.instagram.com/thirstyinla/ Twitter: @ThirstyInLA FB: facebook.com/thirstyinla TalkTales is intended for an audience 21 years and older. We promote responsib

Guess who's back, who's back again! Boom our mixtress Adhel is back on the mic baby!!! Shana and Adhel get at it again 6ft apart but together!!!! We catch up on lost time and for the first time in TalkTales history, Shana interviews TalkTales very own Adhel Martinez! Adhel tells her story of how she started behind the bar at a beer and wine bar next to a full nude strip club! By listening, watching and help from friends Adhel moved into learning through all of the different paths of bartending. From high volume to craft cocktails Adhel has experienced it all. Dirtbags, strippers and bikinis... Tune in this week to hear her story!!! Go ahead and grab yourselves something to sip on and let's go on a magical journey into the world of bartending. TalkTales is intended for an audience 21 years and older. We promote responsible drinking and absolutely no drinking and driving.

Black Lives Matter! Shana finally gets back of the mic for this time traveling episode with Chris Menning the host of the podcast On The Back Bar and founder of Gastronomer Lifestyle. Shana and Chris in this collaborative episode had a blast talking about each others podcasts and creative projects. Chris lives in Bangkok, Thailand and he is the master of finding where to eat and drink all over the city. His website https://gastronomerlifestyle.com is a guide for anyone who wants to explore food, drink and travel in Thailand. After hearing about Chris and his projects, no doubt will you get the travel bug! Not only is Chris a Gastronomer guru, he is a world class bartender and shares his stories from behind the bar and beyond! Now grab yourselves something to sip on and lets go on a magical journey into the world of bartending. Tune into this TalkTales and On The Back Bar super group episode. On the Back Bar Listen Here! https://open.spotify.com/show/0v0QhMTAoAI6bGXxuiqJ3R https://podcasts.apple.com/

Shana and Adhel in quarantine spirit interview the host of You're 86 Justyn Myers. You're 86 is a casual interview-style podcast focusing on how professional bartenders handle challenges and bad situations at their bars and in their careers. We cover topics such as: cutting off guests, handling violence or date rape situations, personal injury and more. The goal of the show is to help the bartender community learn and grow by bringing issues that are not often discussed to the forefront and sharing stories of how others have handled these challenges. We had such a blast chatting with Justyn make sure you check out his podcast find it here: Website: ​https://youre86.com iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/youre-86/id1454689 Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=378354 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7DJDjYysVyFKGkT8pR8h4Z If you have the means please support the go fund me of Justyns bar during these tough times. https://www.gofundme.com/f/high-treason-employee-relief-fund?utm_sourc

This episode is brought to you by Scout & Cellar, Clean Crafted wines with no pesticides and chemical additives. Order great organic biodynamic wines at https://scoutandcellar.com/deannahaase. Shana and Adhel is spirit interview Brooks Frost, bartender extraordinaire from the garden district, New Orleans. We talk on this special remote recording about what it is like for a bartender in New Orleans. We hear stories about real expensive shots, some ding dong questions, Mardi Gras, and of course "the granny voice!" It was so great being able to chat with Brooks during the Covid-19 Pandemic. Having access to video chats and remote recording systems have brought us closer together with bartenders quite far away. Thank you Brooks for taking time to talk with us on TalkTales. Full apologies about the fuzzy audio. We are still working out some bugs recording remotely using zencastr. Everyone stay safe and.. go ahead, sit back, relax and grab yourselves something to sip on and let's go on a magical journey in

This is the first episode recorded using Zencastr. Due to the covid-19 pandemic our team tales couldn't get together to record in studio. Marcos who lives in Jalisco joined Shana who lives in Los Angeles via the internet to record this awesome episode. We talk about all things La Dama tequila as well as the amazing Cantina Experimento. Marcos and his team has built an amazing foundation and learning space where young people who otherwise never had opportunity and schooling can come and learn in a fully functioning learning space to build the skills of hospitality, bars and restaurant. Tune in for his story of inspiration, passion and yes, Tequila! Grab yourselves something to sip on and let's go on a journey into the magical world of La Dama Tequila! TalkTales is intended for a audience 21 years and older. We promote responsible drinking and absolutely no drinking and driving.

Shana and Adhel interview Luis Del Pozo, the bar director of Gracias Madre in Newport Beach. We talk about what it is to be a good manager and how to build an unbeatable bar team that turns into a bar family. We also hear stories about a large non tipper and what happens when the wife and mistress meet. Ever wanted to know what bartenders were thinking? Tune into our new segment "Bartender Thoughts" TalkTales Cocktail of the episode: A few pours of Mestizo Mezcal in a glass. It's that time, settle down, grab yourselves something to sip on and let's go on a magical journey into the world of bartending. TalkTales is intended for an audience 21 years and older. We promote responsible drinking and absolutely no drinking and driving.

Shana and Adhel interview the founder of Maguey Spirits, Alejandro. What a treat it was to talk with Alejandro about these special mezcals from Durango, Mexico. We talk about the uncharted territory of Durango, we taste and talk through each special bottle and of course the donkey! Ohh, and there's Joel! He joins us on the mic! Thank you Alejandro and Maguey Spirits for coming on and supporting TalkTales the podcast! Go ahead and grab yourself some Maguey Spirits to sip on and let's go on a magical journey into the world of Durango mezcals. TalkTales is intended for an audience 21 years and older, we promote responsible drinking and absolutely no drinking and driving.

Shana and Adhel interview the bourbon cowboy, Terry Bohlinger. Terry tells us everything about the new launch of the awesome bourbon Fistfull of Bourbon. A blend of five straight bourbons created with over 100 years of whiskey blending experience. Check out this new bourbon, launched in March 2020. Terry tells stories of his first experience bartending of learning by embarrassment, menu blunders, and a fear of hotdogs. Go ahead, settle in and grab yourselves something to sip on and let's go on a journey into the magical world of bartending. TalkTales Episode Cocktail: "Best on the Prairie" 2 oz Fistfull of Bourbon 2 oz Barley Water 3/4 oz wheat grass syrup .5 oz lemon juice Combine all ingredients in a shaker and shake with ice, strain over fresh ice, garnish with fresh strands of wheat grass. TalkTales is intended for an audience 21 years and older, we promote responsible drinking and absolutely no drinking and driving.

Shana and Adhel invite you to join us on this St. Paddy's Day episode!!! A 3 stories extravaganza.. a love display, a frequent flyer, and a lack of love that turned for the best. It ain't a St Paddy's special without our old friend the mischievous St Patty and "Pat." (played by Billy McCartney) Go ahead grab yourselves something to sip on and let's go on a magical journey into the world of bartending. TalkTales Episode Cocktail Irish whiskey Green beer Green Jello Shots TalkTales is intended for an audience 21 years and older. We promote responsible drinking and absolutely no drinking and driving.

Shana and Adhel interview Dee Ann Quinones, Bruxo Mezcal's LA Brand Ambassador. We go on a storytelling trip learning about mezcal, tasting mezcal and sure enough we got Bruxo'd. Dee Ann share her stories about an snoozy situation and the team read a story about a air guitar submitted by a awesome fan over in New Orleans, Brooks! Thanks Brooks for emailing us and sharing your story on TalkTales! See you in NOLA! TalkTales Cocktail of the Episode: Bruxo 1 Bruxo 2 Bruxo 3 Bruxo 4 Bruxo 5 Bruxo X Yup... Go ahead, grab yourselves something to sip on and let's go on a journey into the magical and sometimes insane world of bartending. TalkTales is intended for an audience 21 years and older. We promote responsible drinking and absolutely no drinking and driving.

In this educational episode Shana, Matt and Adhel interview owner of Koch Mezcal, Carlos Moreno. We learn so much about Koch and deep dive into myths vs. the truths of mezcal. Tune into this amazing Mezcalisode!!!

Shana and Adhel say good bye and good luck to our amazing host and friend Matt as he moves on to pursue future endeavors. The girls are joined and honored to interview the amazing Tony Gonzales from District DTLA. We talk gadgets, we talk beginings, we talk BUBBLES, and we here stories about a purse thief that had a real bad day. We were so excited to be joined by our friend "Bloody Mary" (played by Billy McCartney) and "Salty Caesar" (also played by Billy McCartney) Grab yourselves something to sip on and let's go on a magical journey into the world of bartending. TalkTales is intended for an audience 21 years and older. We promote responsible drinking and absolutely no drinking and driving.

Shana, Matt and Adhel dive deep into the ocean of Gray Whale Gin, interviewing co-owner and distiller, Marsh Mokhtari. We learn the inspiration behind this unique gin and go on a VW van road trip exploring the gray whale migration path of the coast of California. https://www.graywhalegin.com/ TalkTales Cocktails 2oz Gray Whale Gin 1 oz Blanco Vermouth 4 dashes orange bitters Stir till cold, strain into coup or martini glass and garnish with an orange peel. TalkTales is intended for an audience 21 years and older. We promote responsible drinking and absolutely no drinking and driving.

Shana and Adhel had the pleasure of interviewing the talented Inga Tantisalidchai from Oleo restaurant in Newport Beach. We talk about Inga's experience in the bar competition circuit, her advice with 19 years experience from behind the bar and what it's like having students belly up to your bar. The team is joined Stanley Pluto of Stanley Pluto's School For Ace Bar Champs. Mr. Pluto shares his coaching plan to get bartenders into a path of success in bartending competitions. This episode is brought to you by Licor 43 https://www.licor43.com/ Follow https://www.instagram.com/licor43usa/ on Instagram to find out about this years Licor 43 2020 Tiki Masters Competition, Monday May 18th at Lono Hollywood. Licor 43 Cocktail of the Episode: "Carajillo" 50 ml Licor 43 Original (1 part / 1¾oz) 1 hot espresso coffee Ice cubes Half fill your glass with ice cubes and pour Licor 43 over the top. Serve alongside the cup of hot espresso and, before drinking, pour the coffee over the liqueur and stir. Adhel's Cock

Shana and Adhel interview Steven Flores from Dama. We talk about industry dreams, the hustle of a lady and her daughter, some bathroom love affairs. Never a dull moment in the bar industry and we talk all the tales! We are joined by international barback himself, Jack Strong! Tune in to hear from the a world class barback! If you want to be a guest on TalkTales or have a story you want our team to share on TalkTales, visit our website at talktalesthepodcast.com/contact Its that time, settle it, grab yourselves something to sip on and let's go on a magical journey into the world of bartending. TalkTales is intended for an audience 21 years and older. We promote responsible drinking and absolutely no drinking and driving.

Team Tales talk tales with Author of "Estranged Behaviour: The Underbelly of Society" Tanita Ross-Cady. Tune in to hear her experiences with the strange from behind the bar and the infamous "Puppy Tongue." We meet with Will a master cocktail taster. He graces his pallet upon us and analyses Adhel's cocktail of the show. Boom Our Mixtress Cocktail Of the Show 1 oz brandy 1 oz tequila .5Lemon Olio saacrum .5clarified passion fruit juice Rinse of apple infused absinthe Combine ingredients, stir, serve over ice. Rinse glass with absinthe. Grab yourselves something to sip on and let's go on a magical journey in the world of bartending. TalkTales is intended for an audience 21 years and older. We promote responsible drinking and absolutely no drinking and driving.