Bartender Bangaz

Joseph Guiffre

Welcome to Bartender Bangaz, the podcast where drinks meet real talk! We pull back the curtain on the exciting, challenging, and often hilarious world of the bartending lifestyle. Whether you're a seasoned bartender, a passionate bar lover, or just curious about nightlife stories, this is your new favorite spot to hang out. What You'll Find On Our Channel: Industry Secrets & Tips: Actionable advice on cocktail making, customer service, and managing the busy bar life. Bartender Lifestyle Interviews: Unfiltered conversations with industry professionals about their careers, challenges, and best/worst shifts. Hilarious Nightlife Stories: The funniest and craziest things that happen when the lights go down and the drinks start flowing. We release new episodes every week! Subscribe now and let's pour a round!

Episodes

  1. The Unspoken Rules of Being a Good Customer

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    The Unspoken Rules of Being a Good Customer

    Faking It 'Til You Make It: Madison’s Wildest Bartender Stories! 🍹✨ "Every drink has a story, and every shift has a moment that sticks with you." This week on Bartender Bangers, we’re coming to you live from The Leaky Lifeboat in Seaford, NY! Mark "The Shark" sits down with Madison, a powerhouse in the Long Island bar scene who has seen everything from high-fashion runways to the high-volume chaos of Montauk summers. Madison opens up about her unconventional start—from working for fashion legends like Betsey Johnson and Tommy Hilfiger to literally lying on her resume to land her first serving gig. Since then, she’s navigated the "mixology" boom in Babylon, survived the "lifestyle" shifts of Montauk, and landed right here at the Lifeboat. What’s inside this episode: The "Fake It" Strategy: How Madison pivoted from fashion to the bar and learned the ropes on the fly. Montauk Madness: Why the staff at Memory Motel kept water guns behind the bar to handle "annoying" tourists and couples making out at the rail. Bartender Red Flags: Why she secretly judges your Long Island Iced Tea and why "White Russians" are a nightmare during a rush. The Rookie Mistake: The scary moment she realized she had over-served a customer on "Ketel Rocks" and how it changed her perspective on the job. Industry Wisdom: Madison’s #1 rule for new bartenders: "Don't s*** where you eat." The Shift Drink: Finishing strong with a smooth shot of Jameson. Drop a comment below: What’s the most annoying drink you’ve ever ordered (or made)? 🍸👇 Support the Show: ✅ Subscribe for more "no chaser" stories from behind the bar! #BartenderBangers #TheLeakyLifeboat #LongIsland #BartenderLife #ServiceIndustry Stories #Montauk #SeafordNY #BartendingAdvice #Jameson #BetseyJohnson

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About

Welcome to Bartender Bangaz, the podcast where drinks meet real talk! We pull back the curtain on the exciting, challenging, and often hilarious world of the bartending lifestyle. Whether you're a seasoned bartender, a passionate bar lover, or just curious about nightlife stories, this is your new favorite spot to hang out. What You'll Find On Our Channel: Industry Secrets & Tips: Actionable advice on cocktail making, customer service, and managing the busy bar life. Bartender Lifestyle Interviews: Unfiltered conversations with industry professionals about their careers, challenges, and best/worst shifts. Hilarious Nightlife Stories: The funniest and craziest things that happen when the lights go down and the drinks start flowing. We release new episodes every week! Subscribe now and let's pour a round!