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Aug. 4, 2025

What If Success Was Just About Being Happy?

What If Success Was Just About Being Happy?

https://www.postshiftpodcast.com/behind-the-bar-with-alex-kratena-designing-drinks-that-tell-a-story/ I ask this question of every guest, "How do you define success, and has it changed over time?". Always get the very best answers, @alex_kratena didn't disappoint.

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Aug. 1, 2025

Post Shift Podcast LIVE! #193 with Pietro Collina

Post Shift Podcast LIVE! #193 with Pietro Collina

🎧 Post Shift Podcast LIVE! – Pietro Collina | From Eleven Madison Park to Viajante 87: Building World-Class Beverage Programs In Episode #193, Shawn Soole is joined by industry heavyweight **Pietro Collina**, whose résumé includes legendary institutions like **Eleven Madison Park**, **NoMad**, and his current role as Beverage Director for…

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Aug. 1, 2025

Crisis Leadership - How Action Saved Our Business!

Crisis Leadership - How Action Saved Our Business!

https://www.postshiftpodcast.com/behind-the-bar-with-alex-kratena-designing-drinks-that-tell-a-story/ Alex Kratena from Tayer & Elementary gets honest about running a venue out of a pandemic. This week's episode is full of creative inspiration and hard core business knowledge.

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Aug. 1, 2025

Behind the Bar with Alex Kratena: Designing Drinks That Tell a Story

Behind the Bar with Alex Kratena: Designing Drinks That Tell a Story

In this live episode, Shawn Soole welcomes acclaimed bartender, author, and cocktail innovator Alex Kratena, co-founder of the prestigious P(our) festival and creator of truly boundary-pushing drink experiences. Get ready for an insightful dive into flavor design, creative inspiration, and the future of hospitality. 🧠 What You’ll Learn: • Alex’s…

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July 31, 2025

The Biggest Mistake New Bar Owners Make!

The Biggest Mistake New Bar Owners Make!

NEW EPISODE drops Friday, 9am PST In this trailer, I sit down with Alex Kratena of Tayer & Elementary to talk shop about the business side of bars, the art of marketing, and how his unique style shapes the spaces he and his partners bring to life. This one’s a…

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July 28, 2025

Discover the REAL Story Behind the Aviation Cocktail Recipe

Discover the REAL Story Behind the Aviation Cocktail Recipe

https://www.postshiftpodcast.com/from-punch-to-present-day-david-wondrich-on-writing-research-and-revival/ It's a love hate cocktail (I know my wife loves them), but in this last exert from the interview with David Wondrich, we chat about him finding the first mention of the cocktail. If you are a cocktail nerd, this one is for you!

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July 26, 2025

Cocktail Historians Reveal SECRET Comic Book Influence

Cocktail Historians Reveal SECRET Comic Book Influence

COMIC BOOK LAUNCHING IN FALL https://www.postshiftpodcast.com/from-punch-to-present-day-david-wondrich-on-writing-research-and-revival/ I am a huge comic book fan, and David Wondrich has one coming out soon. Take a sneak peek on what's coming up in it.

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July 25, 2025

The Biggest Cocktail Myth Everyone Believes!

The Biggest Cocktail Myth Everyone Believes!

https://www.postshiftpodcast.com/from-punch-to-present-day-david-wondrich-on-writing-research-and-revival/ In this week's episode with David Wondrich, we chat about the cocktail myths that make the rounds every year when another magazine writes an article about X cocktail.

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July 25, 2025

The #1 Thing I Learned from Becoming a Bar Owner

The #1 Thing I Learned from Becoming a Bar Owner

https://www.postshiftpodcast.com/from-clover-club-to-drink-masters-julie-reiner-on-legacy-and-leadership-in-hospitality-1/ I have to keep plugging this episode with Julie Reiner just a great episode where we talked about so much. This one is all about making the move from management to ownership.

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July 24, 2025

How I Found The Oldest Martini Recipe!

How I Found The Oldest Martini Recipe!

Episode #188 drops tomorrow Friday at 9am with David Wondrich LISTEN on your favorite platforms

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July 24, 2025

Brenton Mowforth on Turning Content into Community with Cheers to Happy Hour

Brenton Mowforth on Turning Content into Community with Cheers to Happy Hour

In this live episode, Shawn Soole sits down with Brenton Mowforth, creator of “Cheers to Happy Hour,” for a lively conversation on the power of community-driven content, the evolving culture of happy hour, and how to turn passion into purpose. 🧠 What You’ll Learn Brenton’s journey: from cocktail enthusiast to…

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July 24, 2025

TRAILER - From Punch to Present Day: David Wondrich on Writing, Research, and Revival

TRAILER - From Punch to Present Day: David Wondrich on Writing, Research, and Revival

NEW EPISODE drops Friday, 9am In this trailer for our conversation with the legendary David Wondrich, we’re digging into the rich history of cocktails, challenging the status quo, and exploring the idea that not everything in this industry is set in stone. Trust me, you won’t want to miss this…

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July 24, 2025

Jeffrey Morgenthaler on Giving Away the Playbook and Staying in Love with Bartending

Jeffrey Morgenthaler on Giving Away the Playbook and Staying in Love with Bartending

In this episode, Shawn Soole sits down with renowned bartender, writer, and innovator Jeffrey Morgenthaler for a candid conversation covering everything from creative process and mental health to cocktail culture and sustainability. Jeffrey’s approach to R&D: learning from failures and practical experimentation The balance between honoring classic drinks and creating…

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July 24, 2025

How Cocktails Changed New York Forever!

How Cocktails Changed New York Forever!

https://www.postshiftpodcast.com/from-clover-club-to-drink-masters-julie-reiner-on-legacy-and-leadership-in-hospitality-1/ I can finally fully plug Julie Reiner's epic episode after fixing the Spotify bug. It's been itching me how good this episode is and I couldn't plug the shit out of it. Enjoy!

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July 22, 2025

Kevin Kos on Content, Creativity, and Making Education Entertaining

Kevin Kos on Content, Creativity, and Making Education Entertaining

In this episode, Shawn Soole welcomes Slovenian bartender‑turned‑content‑creator Kevin Kos—the mind behind the hit YouTube channel @KevinKos —for a frank conversation on taking an idea from the bar to a global audience, turning experiments into revenue, and staying authentic while the cameras roll. YouTube 🧠 What You’ll Learn Kevin’s path…

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July 22, 2025

How to Balance Multiple Businesses and a Great Life

How to Balance Multiple Businesses and a Great Life

SECRETS TO GROWTH PERSONALLY AND YOUR TEAM https://www.postshiftpodcast.com/the-dead-rabbit-playbook-jack-mcgarry-on-vision-systems-and-growth/ In this last exert from my interview with Jack McGarry as we chat about personal growth, business growth and the need for a strong team.

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July 21, 2025

Post Shift Podcast LIVE!#192 - Cheers to Happy Hour

Post Shift Podcast LIVE!#192 - Cheers to Happy Hour
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July 21, 2025

Behind the Bar with Alex Kratena: Designing Drinks That Tell a Story

Behind the Bar with Alex Kratena: Designing Drinks That Tell a Story

In this live episode, Shawn Soole welcomes acclaimed bartender, author, and cocktail innovator Alex Kratena, co-founder of the prestigious P(our) festival and creator of truly boundary-pushing drink experiences. Get ready for an insightful dive into flavor design, creative inspiration, and the future of hospitality. 🧠 What You’ll Learn: Alex’s journey—from…

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July 19, 2025

Why Pretending To Be Perfect Is Hurting You!

Why Pretending To Be Perfect Is Hurting You!

https://www.postshiftpodcast.com/the-dead-rabbit-playbook-jack-mcgarry-on-vision-systems-and-growth/ Revisiting this episode with Jack McGarry of @thedeadrabbitpub there are so many knowledge and truth bombs. If you're stuck, lost, or figuring out the next step, you need to listen to this one.

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July 18, 2025

The Moment That Changed My Mind About Recovery!

The Moment That Changed My Mind About Recovery!

RAW AND HONEST https://www.postshiftpodcast.com/the-dead-rabbit-playbook-jack-mcgarry-on-vision-systems-and-growth/ All I can say about # Jack McGarry of @thedeadrabbitpub is that he is one of the rawest and most honest people I have ever been lucky enough to meet. This whole episode is spectacular. #postshiftpodcast #HospitalityIndustry #SuccessTips #bartenderlife #CareerGrowth #Professionalism #FoodService

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July 18, 2025

The Dead Rabbit Playbook: Jack McGarry on Vision, Systems, and Growth

The Dead Rabbit Playbook: Jack McGarry on Vision, Systems, and Growth

In this live episode, Shawn Soole is joined by acclaimed bartender and entrepreneur Jack McGarry, co-founder of the world-renowned Dead Rabbit, to unpack what it really takes to build—and sustain—one of the world’s most celebrated bar brands. From Belfast to New York, Jack shares hard-won lessons on leadership, creativity, mental…

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July 15, 2025

Kevin Kos on Content, Creativity, and Making Education Entertaining

Kevin Kos on Content, Creativity, and Making Education Entertaining

In this episode, Shawn Soole welcomes Slovenian bartender‑turned‑content‑creator Kevin Kos—the mind behind the hit YouTube channel @KevinKos (https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCEiui9T4ZYx8K8nuZ5YFSTw) —for a frank conversation on taking an idea from the bar to a global audience, turning experiments into revenue, and staying authentic while the cameras roll. YouTube🧠 What You’ll LearnKevin’s path from…

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July 15, 2025

Post Shift Podcast LIVE! #191 - Jeffrey Morgenthaler

Post Shift Podcast LIVE! #191 - Jeffrey Morgenthaler
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July 14, 2025

Post Shift Podcast LIVE! #190 with Kevin Kos

Post Shift Podcast LIVE! #190 with Kevin Kos
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