Talktales The Podcast

Happy Halloween from Team Tales! Shana and Matt have a few tricks and treats up their sleeves for this Halloween Special. They interview Denise Yolén about the scary world and bartending and the fears that go along with it. The TalkTales crew is also joined by the savage, yet surprisingly charming monster, The Wolfman who tells his beastly tales. Grab yourselves something tip sip on and join us for a spine-chilling ride into the ghostly world of bartending. Iron Horse - Silent Film Dark by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100735 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ TalkTales the Podcast is intended for an audience ages 21 and older. TalkTales promotes responsible drinking and absolutely no drinking and driving.

Shana and Matt spend time with the dynamic duo, Robbie Reza and Mark Gutterman from Bar Mateo located in the Arts District of Los Angeles. They sip on Mezcal, tell stories of: friendship, a large hand slap to the face and a slip of the finger. Buckle up and definitely get yourselves something to sip on and let's all go on a journey into the crazy world of bartending. TalkTales the Podcast is intended for an audience 21 years of age and older. We promote responsible drinking and absolutely no drinking and driving!

This is the 2nd episode of a multi-part series covering Tales of the Cocktail in New Orleans. Shana and Matt share stories and experiences from the week they stayed in Nola. In this episode they interview: Allen Katz (NY Distilling Company) David Maine (Happy Hour History) JC Cunningham and "Young Chris" (Low Key Hospitality) Joel Caruso (Australian Bitters) Matt Klette (Redemption Distillery) With Street Tales from: Catalin Ayala (Babes Behind The Bar) Aditya and Jarrod "The Destroyer" Settle in, grab yourselves something to sip on and let go on a magical journey into the world of bartending. TalkTales is intended for and audience 21 years or older. We promote responsible drinking and absolutely no drinking and driving!

In this episode Shana and Matt interview bar manager of 4100, Sara Choi and Compass Box brand ambassador/bar manager of The Resident, Tristan Uhl. Stories include a creepy bathroom encounter, celebrity encounters and the perspective of being a bar manager. This week we introduce TalkTales newest team member, "Honch the One Armed Bouncer!" Played by Hunter Canedy. Tune in weekly!! TalkTales the Podcast is intended for an audience 21 and older.

In this episode Shana and Matt interview Aaron Melendrez , Bartender, Brand Ambassador of Ilegal Mezcal and Co-owner of Va'La Hospitality. A triple threat and heavy hitter of the LA bar industry! Aaron shares his stories about infiltrating the LA bar scene and shares his experiences of how hard work and a lot of studying has shaped his success all of his creative endeavors. With special guest "Jade Waters" (played by Shawn McKenna) Jade awakens our intuitions and brings some good vibes with a surprise podcast cleanse. For more info and to contact Va'La consulting group for Aaron's expertise check out their website at valahospitality.la

Tales of the Cocktail is the worlds premier bartender convention. Bar industry professionals and enthusiasts travel from across the planet to attend this spirited event. The TalkTales Team applied to cover the week at Tales of the Cocktail as media in New Orleans and amazingly enough we were granted media coverage of the entire event! We worked hard and raised money to attend. This is part one of a mult-part series being released documenting our experiences at the most incredible bar industry event in the world! Thanks to all the guests that spent time with us and shared their stories and experiences from behind the bar and beyond! Featured in this episode: Grant Sceney Adrina Drina & Elliot Coon Brendan Bain Jacob O'Conner Aaron Joseph Sierra Fitzgerald Juliette Joel

A little minsode to wet your earholes. Sorry for the delay in episodes! This should get you through your TalkTales DT's till our Tales of the Cocktail episode's extravaganza release later this week!!! Cheers!!!

Shana and Matt interview Lane Compton from Bar Stella and talk stories about trial by fire, burning ice and an award winning beet. We are joined by a special TalkTales fan, the dark lord himself, Satan! TalkTales is intended for a adult audience or 21 and over. Please drink responsibly.

***Advised for audiences 21 years of age and older*** Shana (and filling in for Matt)Adhel interview Daniel Zarate from Hearth and Hound about a bloody bottle situation, car share services saving the day and a bartenders perspective. With a special delivery "Baby Bartender" played be Allison Bryant, makes her debut, swaddled bar tools and all! Tune in for this wild ride!

Tales to Tales is TalkTales very first live show in front of an amazing audience. The crazy show took place at the one and only speakeasy (Shhhhhh) "The Stubborn Nail" Shana and Matt interviewed owners/creators/opperators/bartenders/all around amazing people, Jessie Smyth and Bobby Lincoln. With a surprise entrance by Mr, Martini himself (played by Riley Chandler) streamed through on his well crafted vessel "The S.S. Dirty Sue." Tune in to hear what a live audience witnessed! Thanks to all our sponsors and donations!

Shana, Matt and Adhel interview Pete Nevenglosky, Founder of "Tiki by the Sea" and Co-founder of Avua Cachaca, This is TalkTales very first TinyTales Educational Minisode! Tune in to learn about this beautiful Brazilian Spirit, Cachaca. TinyTales is the new educational series being released by TalkTales. These minisodes Shana, Matt and Adhel dig into the nitty gritty of the spirit world. (were talking booze not the paranormal) Go ahead, settle in, grab yourself a Caipirinha, relax and lets go on a journey together into the tropical world of Cachaca!

Shana and Matt interview Nancy Sanders and Jazz Jennings. Featuring the ladies from Crawfords, as well as Golden Golpher and 4100 Bar. We talk southern hospitality, health behind the bar and of course dog farts. Tune in to our first double bartender episode!!!

Adhel, our mixtress is back! Shana and Matt interview bartender Otto Turner from Silverlake Wine about his stories involving a glass "half empty", a candle predicament and all the basics. Featuring the extremely talented performance artist, the one and only, Persona Black. Tune in Weekly!

Shana and Matt interview Manual "Manny" Nieves from the DTLA's premier whiskey bar Seven Grand. We talk 213 (shout out!), a bar break up/face punch and of course an eager beaver. Whiskey Richard AKA "Whiskey Dick" (played by Riley Chandler)hangs with us through the episode and plays a new game, "Barades!"

In this episode Shana and Matt interview bartender Michael Worth from LA bar P.Y.T. They talk veggie drinks, drink development and finger wounds behind the bar. All while "Uncle Tommy" sits in while he waits for his Mountain Dew. (Uncle Tommy played by Liam Gallogly)

Shana and Matt interview the creator of "Babes Behind the Bar," Catalin Ayala. We talk tales of an aggressive bar rep, the origin and events of Babes Behind the Bar and play a new game, "Hops Scotch." We welcome a new character "Bourbon Bob" (played by Ted Ringeisen) swinging by from Nashville, TN. Tune in!

Shana and Matt interview bartender Adam Coggins for this Mothers Day Special. We talk Moms, the first bar aggression experience, and how a smile will change your day and maybe the world. With an unexpected appearance from "Kath" Henderson.. Rose All Day!!! Music: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music

In this episode Shana and Matt interview bartender Rob McGee from Bibo Ergo Sum in Beverly Hills. We chat about drink genders, jugo de naranja and a bad ass muddler plus a bread knife defense system. With a drop in visit, all the way from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, it's "Dan, the Everyday Man." Tune in! Music: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music

Matt and a drunk Shana, interview bartender/actor Danny Cymbal about working in the big apple, a wrongful accusation, and jail time. With a surprise underage guest, Little Boy Mergie, who has a large reveal.

This episode Shana and Matt interview bar-back Chad Dennis and hear stories about an undeserved b%tch slap, bar support and food juice. With special walk in guest Cara checking in to see what we're drinking!