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Leading With Hospitality & Bad Margaritas Are A Crime Against Summer
May 16, 2026
20m 20s
Rising Prices Demand Better Experiences For Every Guest
Oct 20, 2025
18m 09s
Behind the Bar: The Life of Restaurant Owner/Chef Bobby Maher
Jul 8, 2025
1h 12m 04s
Uncovering the Biggest Problem with Bartenders in 2025 (required listening for all professional bartenders)
Mar 4, 2025
35m 26s
Tipping Issues and 30 and Over Bars: The Debate
Aug 5, 2024
21m 11s
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| 5/16/26 | Leading With Hospitality & Bad Margaritas Are A Crime Against Summer | Send us Fan Mail We catch up on bar life, then dig into the industry friction points that guests feel but rarely name out loud. We debate what’s happening to cocktail culture, why hospitality still matters most, and how trends like tip pooling and bourbon collecting are changing the game. • dive bartender skill versus the mixologist label and what it signals to guests • cocktail pricing creep and when the value stops matching the number • tip pooling pros and cons and how it... | 20m 20s | ||||||
| 10/20/25 | Rising Prices Demand Better Experiences For Every Guest | Send us Fan Mail Guests don’t compare you to last year’s prices; they compare you to their best recent experience. We dig into why the gap between “good” and “great” hospitality has widened, and how small, repeatable moves—clean bathrooms, warm greetings, and a clear point of view—turn rising costs into loyalty instead of churn. From the moment someone parks to the last goodbye, we treat service like hosting a dinner party, not running a transaction. We share a practical owner’s checkpoint y... | 18m 09s | ||||||
| 7/8/25 | Behind the Bar: The Life of Restaurant Owner/Chef Bobby Maher | Send us Fan Mail Chef Bobby pulls back the curtain on restaurant ownership, revealing a leadership philosophy centered on genuine care for his staff. His innovative approach guarantees front of house $27/hour regardless of how slow business gets—a practice that's transformed his Arlington restaurant's culture while virtually eliminating callouts. Behind every seemingly simple dining experience lies a complex ecosystem of challenges: HVAC systems failing during summer heat with repair c... | 1h 12m 04s | ||||||
| 3/4/25 | Uncovering the Biggest Problem with Bartenders in 2025 (required listening for all professional bartenders) | Send us Fan Mail Dive into the vibrant world of bartending as we explore the intricate balance between craft cocktails and genuine connections! At the end of the episode, we explore the biggest problem in bartending for 2025. We'll discuss the changing landscape of the bar industry, sharing personal anecdotes and insights gained from years of experience. Discover why being a great bartender transcends simply mixing drinks—it's about fostering relationships, understanding customer needs, and, ... | 35m 26s | ||||||
| 8/5/24 | Tipping Issues and 30 and Over Bars: The Debate | Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered how the evolution of tipping culture has affected both servers and patrons alike? This episode promises an in-depth exploration of modern tipping practices, from the challenges posed by electronic payment systems to the blurred lines between genuine gratuity and hidden labor costs. Join hosts Bill Thornton, Kayla Lowe, and Mike Garrison as they share personal anecdotes and address the ethical complexities surrounding tips. Plus, get a sneak peek at our upcoming ... | 21m 11s | ||||||
| 6/12/24 | Creating a Family Atmosphere in the Hospitality World While Running a Seasonal Restaurant | Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered how couples manage to mix love and business successfully? This week on the Barn Ninja Podcast, we promise to unravel the secrets behind blending romance and entrepreneurship. With our special guest, Jacqueline Westfall, co-owner of Drifters, we explore the humorous and candid moments of their journey from early dating jitters to harmonious business partners. Jacqueline shares how clear communication, shared goals, and complementary skills are vital in buil... | 27m 33s | ||||||
| 2/28/24 | Changing the game on Mocktail Culture: Tales of Sobriety and Sips | Send us Fan Mail Ever caught off-guard by the potency of a deceptively large wine glass? Join us as we navigate these comical predicaments and more with the wit and wisdom of the Bar Ninja crew. We’re raising a glass (and an eyebrow) to the comedic struggles that come with everyday decisions, celebrating the arrival of a new shaker that's flipped our cocktail game on its head, and dishing out details on the influential bartending mavens slated to grace our future episodes. And if you’ve ever ... | 25m 30s | ||||||
| 2/25/24 | True Tales from the Heart of Hospitality - Ryan & Jaclyn part2 | Send us Fan Mail Ever slept in a truck while your house is earning you Airbnb cash? Ryan has, and let me tell you, it's just one of the wild slices of life we're unpacking as we chat about the deeper side of hospitality with our special guest. This episode isn't just about pouring drinks; it's about pouring your soul into every connection—those five-minute friendships that bloom across the bar and the kind of service that turns a one-off visit into a "welcome back!" Join us, Bill, Kayla and M... | 9m 46s | ||||||
| 10/6/23 | Ryan Walters: Drawing Leadership Lessons from Unlikely Places (Everyone in the industry should listen to this podcast!) | Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered how serving in the military and law enforcement might influence one's approach to restaurant ownership? The answer lies in the inspiring journey of Ryan Walters a former police officer turned successful business owner. Ryan, the owner of Drifter's restaurant, reflects on how his previous background honed his leadership skills for the hospitality industry. His unique story takes us from his beginnings as an aspiring bartender to running his own thriving business.... | 20m 39s | ||||||
| 9/26/23 | Dive Bars and their Allure: A Journey with Leslie | Send us Fan Mail Have you ever stepped into a bar that felt like stepping into another era? That's the charm of dive bars! We're all aboard the nostalgia train in this episode of the Bar Ninja Podcast with your favorites - Kayla Louge and Mike Garrison. On our journey, we're joined by Leslie, a dive bar expert who shares her unforgettable experiences from Dinos and Santas, two dive bars in Nashville. Find out why we believe that the best dive bars are those where folks don't take thems... | 8m 13s | ||||||
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| 9/14/23 | Brunch Battles: Championing Pancakes or Swearing off Eggs Benedict | Send us Fan Mail Ready to embark on a whimsical journey into the divisive world of brunch? Buckle up for a hilarious and insightful debate that will leave you either craving pancakes or swearing off Eggs Benedict forever. We're your hosts Bill, Kayla, and Mike, and in this episode, we're joined by special guest Leslie, who's not exactly a fan of the mid-morning meal. Will our passionate defense of mimosa-infused Sundays manage to change Leslie's mind, or will she remain a brunch antagonist? O... | 10m 52s | ||||||
| 8/28/23 | First Ever All American Made Barware with US stainless steel! BarNinja x C&D Tools | Send us Fan Mail We are Back! New site is up! New products are out! New podcasts have been recorded! Check out barninja.com and subscribe to your favorite podcast player as well as our email newsletter. Make sure to follow us on Instagram.com/barninja and subscribe on your favorite podcast platform. Also be sure to stop by the store at barninja.com to purchase a J Plate bottle opener to help keep the show on the air! Thanks for tuning in! Mike, Bill & Kayla | 8m 59s | ||||||
| 4/17/23 | Bill and The Bacon Stretcher | Send us Fan Mail This is a quick fun episode about Bill and the bacon stretcher. In other news, there are exciting things coming soon with BarNinja! Stay tuned in the next several weeks! Make sure to follow us on Instagram.com/barninja and subscribe on your favorite podcast platform. Also be sure to stop by the store at barninja.com to purchase a J Plate bottle opener to help keep the show on the air! Thanks for tuning in! Mike, Bill & Kayla | 5m 28s | ||||||
| 2/27/23 | How Bartending Changes Your Life and Gives You Skills for Any Career | Send us Fan Mail We are back to it with Season 2 of the BarNinja Podcast! In this episode you learn about how bartending changes your life, instills confidence, while helping to bring out the best version of your personality. It also teaches you leadership and emotional intelligence through creating connections and dealing with personalities. Send this podcast to any of your friends or family that are thinking of getting into bartending. It is a must listen for anything thinking of get... | 15m 40s | ||||||
| 11/30/22 | When Facilitating Fun Goes Wrong: Starting Fires, Bloody Messes & Champagne Sabering | Send us Fan Mail This episode ties in with our last episode, but in this episode we discuss when our facilitation of fun went way wrong i.e. bar flair mishaps, almost burning down the bar, sabering champagne etc. It is a light hearted funny episode from our past adventures. We do bring our earlier episodes into these situations to show how you can keep your calm, and the bars spirits high even when things go way wrong. By transferring calm and funny energy into these situations you can keep t... | 13m 36s | ||||||
| 9/21/22 | How to Facilitate Fun as a Bartender (Required listening for all bartenders) | Send us Fan Mail This is a quick but super important episode. If you know any bartenders please send this episode to them. This is the difference from average bartenders and rockstars that have super loyal regulars and bars you can't get a seat at. Hope you enjoy. Please share our podcast with any bartenders you know! Make sure to follow us on Instagram.com/barninja and subscribe on your favorite podcast platform. Also be sure to stop by the store at barninja.com to purchase a J Plate b... | 7m 00s | ||||||
| 9/2/22 | How to design a Bar, Biggest failures Owner Operators make, Why Bill is a great blind photographer | Send us Fan Mail This is probably the most important bar consulting podcast we will do. It is the reason some bars offer bad service and don't make money. It's also why some bartenders don't achieve their maximum revenue potential (for themselves and for the owner.) We also discuss big challenges as a bartender and why Blind Bill learned to become a good photographer. Make sure to follow us on Instagram.com/barninja and subscribe on your favorite podcast platform. Also be sure to stop b... | 15m 00s | ||||||
| 7/29/22 | Who we are, How we met, What we drink, Why we are doing this, Where we are going & Tequila theft | Send us Fan Mail In this episode we answer some listener questions with the Who, What, When, Why & How of the BarNinja Podcast. We also solve a mysterious Tequila disappearance. If you have any feedback for us, or what us to cover a topic, or answer a question email podcast@barninja.com Make sure to follow us on Instagram.com/barninja and subscribe on your favorite podcast platform. Also be sure to stop by the store at barninja.com to purchase a J Plate bottle opener to help keep th... | 19m 56s | ||||||
| 7/1/22 | The Bottle Ninja, Yo Yo's and How BarNinja Was Started | Send us Fan Mail In this episode we take it back to the beginning! We talk about designing and prototyping our first product the BottleNinja, and how that product was the catalyst for founding BarNinja. We also discuss Yo Yo's and fidget spinners, but you will just have to listen in to find out how those work into the picture. Make sure to follow us on Instagram.com/barninja and subscribe on your favorite podcast platform. Also be sure to stop by the store at barninja.com to purchase a ... | 7m 23s | ||||||
| 5/10/22 | How to Build Great Relationships | Send us Fan Mail In this episode we dive further into to how energy can turn into great long term relationships. This episode is applicable to anymore and everyone and has some great lessons on how to build a regular base of business for your establishment. Make sure to follow us on Instagram.com/barninja and subscribe on your favorite podcast platform. Also be sure to stop by the store at barninja.com to purchase a J Plate bottle opener to help keep the show on the air! Thanks for tuni... | 14m 21s | ||||||
| 4/18/22 | Transfering Energy in Bartending | Send us Fan Mail This episode goes beyond the positive mental state you need as a great bartender and what to do with that energy. Great energy is the basic building block of creating an atmosphere where people want to stay and have fun. Good energy is good service. This holds whether its a professional bar or a home cocktail party. Mixology skills are hard skills which are easily trainable, but the soft skills that we are diving into in our first few episodes, are the difference between... | 22m 00s | ||||||
| 4/1/22 | The Mental State of Bartending | Send us Fan Mail In this episode we talk about the mental state in bartending and how to keep the focus on what's important behind the bar. We discuss how to handle stressful events behind the wood and in your personal life. Make sure to follow us on Instagram.com/barninja and subscribe on your favorite podcast platform. Also be sure to stop by the store at barninja.com to purchase a J Plate bottle opener to help keep the show on the air! Thanks for tuning in! Mike, Bill & Kayla | 23m 34s | ||||||
| 4/1/22 | The Current State of Bartending (Post Covid-19) Why Most Bartenders Focus on the Wrong Things | Send us Fan Mail This Episode starts with a little Tequila talk but then gets to the meat and potatoes of bartending and what the most important elements of a successful bartender look like. This is a great episode for experienced bartenders and required listening for any new bartenders out there. Please share this episode with any of your friends and colleagues that work behind the wood. We also break down bartending to the basic elements to show you why you don't need to go to bartending sc... | 28m 52s | ||||||
| 3/7/22 | The World Without Bartenders | Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the pilot episode of the BarNinja podcast. We kick off the podcast with thinking about technology, advancements and a possible world with no bartenders or robot bartenders, but the real goal of the podcast is a mission to share the best tips, tricks, trends, and secrets of bartending for professional and home bartenders as well as owner operators. Anyone who enjoys cocktails, beer, entertaining, or laughing will love hanging out will Bill, Kayla and Mike. This epis... | 20m 50s | ||||||
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