Sharkey's Place: Thirteen Iron Nails.

Sharkey's Place: Thirteen Iron Nails.

From Sharkey's Place by Rick Regan

February 27, 2026 · 21 min · Season 2 · Episode 3

About this episode

In this episode, Kirini navigates a staffing crisis while dealing with ambitious proposals and darker literary themes at Sharkey's Place.

"Thirteen Iron Nails" In this episode, the atmosphere at Sharkey's Place is one of transition and unexpected ambition. With staff members Myra and Sandra away, Kirini struggles to manage the daily grind alone. Local cook Caiden arrives with a bold, if slightly delusional, pitch to transform the humble Maine tavern into a high-end French brasserie—a move Kirini swiftly rejects in favor of keeping the bar rooted in its community. Meanwhile, the arrival of Boots Moran and Gordon shifts the evening's focus toward darker themes. As Boots struggles with her latest crime novel, "Thirteen Iron Nails," a collaborative brainstorming session with Gordon and Kirini evolves a generic serial killer plot into a deeper, more chilling exploration of religious symbolism and revenge. The episode ends with a spark of new direction as Kirini considers introducing live music and readings to the bar, proving that while she refuses to "sell out," she is ready for Sharkey's to evolve on her own terms. Key Plot Points The Staffing Crisis: Kirini is running Sharkey's solo after Myra moves to Portland and Sandra heads to New York. The "Brasserie" Pitch: Caiden proposes a "Food & Beverage Executive…

People in this episode

Host: Rick Regan

Topics covered

  • transition
  • ambition
  • community
  • literary exploration
  • crime novel
  • live music

Keywords

  • Sharkey's Place
  • Thirteen Iron Nails
  • Kirini
  • Boots Moran
  • Caiden
  • live music
  • Maine tavern

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Tastee-Freeze

Books & works: Thirteen Iron Nails

Places: Maine

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