Bardtenders

Bardtenders
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You’re listening to Bardtenders! A Dungeons & Dragons Podcast where a group of bartenders escape their lives behind bars and trade in their shakers for dice. Join us each episode as we put liquids in cups, discuss the world of hospitality and bartending, and whomp monsters along the way! You can check us out on social media @bardtenders or at https://www.bardtender.com/ to check out our shows, explore new content, snag some food & beverage education, and so much more! 

  1. 1d ago

    The Mixing Glass | Guest Shift - Ken MacKenzie | Fresh Victor

    You're listening to Bardtenders!  In this episode of "The Mixing Glass", Ken MacKenzie shares his passion for agave spirits, fresh ingredients, and what it means to create, launch, and deliver a product that you've poured your passion into.  ------------ Ken MacKenzie is the visionary founder and CEO of Fresh Victor, a premium line of all-natural, cold pressed, refrigerated mixers for effortlessly delicious cocktails, low-alcohol and spirit-free drinks. With over 20 years of experience in the creation, import, and distribution of spirits and craft beverages, Ken is a successful serial entrepreneur with a rich history in the industry. Before launching Fresh Victor, Ken co-founded Republic Tequila and Republic Spirit Blends. His impressive career also includes the import, development, and launch of unique spirits like Onyx Coffee Liqueurs and his highly demanded 100% agave tequila brand, Amate. Ken's journey in the spirits industry began in 1997, when he apprenticed in Guadalajara, learning the premium pure agave tequila business from the ground up. He soon launched his consultancy, La Mission, S.A. de C.V., dedicating the next decade to pioneering the importation of high-end 100% agave tequila into the United States. After returning to the U.S., Ken founded Travesia Import Group, continuing to import, distribute, and consult on premium liquor brands. He then expanded his portfolio to include bespoke Texas spirits and mixers, distributed by Republic National Distributors.  Ken is a frequent and respected speaker at high-profile industry events, educating the beverage market and hospitality industry on 100% agave tequila. His Republic and Amate tequila brands have garnered over 15 top industry accolades, including recognition from Wine Enthusiast magazine and numerous medals at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition and Denver International Spirits Competition. ---------- Don't miss out on any of the action!  Head to www.bardtender.com to stay up to date with all of the Bardtender content, find resources for mental and physical well-being, get access to education materials, and check out what all of our bards are up to! Support the show

    The Mixing Glass | Guest Shift - Ken MacKenzie | Fresh Victor

  2. Jul 20

    The Tale & The Telling | Friend or Foe? | C2:E40

    You're listening to Bardtenders!  In this episode of The Tale & The Telling... Having discovered something more than cargo in the hold of The Midas, our adventurers are faced with a difficult decision. Izzy takes the crew on a "trip", Nattie uses a crossbow, and Rune discovers more than he expected from Klurp.  ------------ Don't miss out on any of the action!  Head to www.bardtender.com to stay up to date with all of the Bardtender content, find resources for mental and physical wellbeing, get access to education materials, and check out what all of our bards are up to! You can also check out our Linktree at https://linktr.ee/Bardtenders to find ways to listen to the show, join our Discord! Support the show

    The Tale & The Telling | Friend or Foe? | C2:E40

  3. Jul 13

    The Mixing Glass | Guest Shift - Gayle Taylor | Babes, Games, & Geeks

    You're listening to Bardtenders!  In this episode of "The Mixing Glass", Gayle Taylor joins us to talk about building local communities, conventions, inclusivity in gaming, and cosplay!  ------------ Gayle Taylor is a Jacksonville-based community builder, event producer, cosplayer, and creative strategist with a deep love for nerd culture and the people who make it thrive. Gayle serves as an Event Coordinator for WasabiCon, where she designs and executes large-scale pop-culture programming including cosplay contests, themed nightlife events, interactive fandom experiences, and community-driven activations. Gayle is also an Anime Coordinator for FanExpo for their conventions across the country including Canada. Beyond conventions, Gayle is the founder of Babes, Games & Geeks est. 2018. Babes, Games, & Geeks is a women-forward nerd collective that brings people together through book clubs, tabletop gaming, cosplay, fitness, and social events across Jacksonville including clubs Duval Dice and Dungeons, Book Babes of Jax, The Inkwell and their cosplay club . Gayle's work sits at the intersection of fandom, creativity, and real-world connection,  building spaces that are inclusive, hype, and genuinely welcoming. By day, Gayle is a Neurosurgery nurse and Nurse Practitioner student, which gives her a unique perspective on balance, burnout, leadership, and building community while navigating high-intensity careers. Everything she does centers around creating experiences that make people feel seen, excited, and part of something bigger.  ---------- Don't miss out on any of the action!  Head to www.bardtender.com to stay up to date with all of the Bardtender content, find resources for mental and physical well-being, get access to education materials, and check out what all of our bards are up to! Support the show

    The Mixing Glass | Guest Shift - Gayle Taylor | Babes, Games, & Geeks

  4. Jul 6

    The Tale & The Telling | What Lies Beneath | C2:E39

    You're listening to Bardtenders!  In this episode of The Tale & The Telling... Having located The Midas, our adventurers make their way to the yacht to discover the fate of their friends. Rune makes a bold decision, Izzy connects with the ocean around him, and Nattie meets a charming new "friend".  ------------ Don't miss out on any of the action!  Head to www.bardtender.com to stay up to date with all of the Bardtender content, find resources for mental and physical wellbeing, get access to education materials, and check out what all of our bards are up to! You can also check out our Linktree at https://linktr.ee/Bardtenders to find ways to listen to the show, join our Discord! Support the show

    The Tale & The Telling | What Lies Beneath | C2:E39

  5. Jun 29

    The Mixing Glass | Heard House 2026 | Guest Shift - Matan Steinfeld

    Live from Fort Worth, Texas!  The Bardtenders head to Fort Worth for the third annual Heard House to bring you live episodes with some amazing hospitality professionals. The Bardtenders had the chance to stay at the Heard House sponsored by Heard Card Game where bartenders from around the country came together to share their stories, gain access to education opportunities, and create some amazing memories along the way. Join us over the next several weeks as these bartenders share their experiences in the hospitality industry! In this episode of "The Mixing Glass", Matan Steinfeld joins us to talk about what it takes to pursue the career you want to have and the importance of quality bar tools - like those made at Bull in China!  ------------ Like many young people before him with an underdeveloped frontal cortex and questionable decision-making skills, Matan realized early on that a traditional corporate career  did not suit his personality. Inspired heavily by his college life in New Orleans, he decided the world of booze, bars, and hospitality felt a lot more interesting than becoming another soulless finance bro. Pivoting away from that path, he started barbacking at a fancy bar and bottling at a local distillery before moving to New York City as a liquor sales rep representing brands under Diageo and Moët Hennessy. It was there that he fell in love with spirits, wine, cocktail culture, and the world of truly great bars and restaurants. Eventually, Matan found himself back in his hometown of Portland, Oregon where he met the original founders of Bull in China. He immediately connected with their mission of making professional-grade bar tools built specifically for bartenders, and eventually purchased the company from them. Since taking over Bull in China, Matan has dedicated himself full-time to designing and sourcing barware that balances durability, functionality, and unapologetic beauty. Whether it’s solving common frustrations behind the bar or creating unnecessarily luxurious versions of everyday tools, he’s constantly chasing ways to make great barware feel even better in the hand. ---------- Don't miss out on any of the action!  Head to www.bardtender.com to stay up to date with all of the Bardtender content, find resources for mental and physical well-being, get access to education materials, and check out what all of our bards are up to! Support the show

    The Mixing Glass | Heard House 2026 | Guest Shift - Matan Steinfeld

  6. Jun 22

    The Tale & The Telling | The Midas | C2:E38

    You're listening to Bardtenders!  In this episode of The Tale & The Telling... Having located The Midas, our adventurers make their way to the yacht to discover the fate of their friends. Nattie takes a selfie, Rune walks on water, and Izzy ties some knots.  ------------ Don't miss out on any of the action!  Head to www.bardtender.com to stay up to date with all of the Bardtender content, find resources for mental and physical wellbeing, get access to education materials, and check out what all of our bards are up to! You can also check out our Linktree at https://linktr.ee/Bardtenders to find ways to listen to the show, join our Discord! Support the show

    The Tale & The Telling | The Midas | C2:E38

  7. Jun 15

    The Mixing Glass | Heard House 2026 | Guest Shift - Molly Cummings

    Live from Fort Worth, Texas!  The Bardtenders head to Fort Worth for the third annual Heard House to bring you live episodes with some amazing hospitality professionals. The Bardtenders had the chance to stay at the Heard House sponsored by Heard Card Game where bartenders from around the country came together to share their stories, gain access to education opportunities, and create some amazing memories along the way. Join us over the next several weeks as these bartenders share their experiences in the hospitality industry! In this episode of "The Mixing Glass", Molly Cummings talks about her choice to leave the world of academia behind to pursue opening a distillery with her family. We also take a deep dive into the main ingredients in gin - Juniper! Molly shares her stories in foraging local Texas Juniper and how to work with botanicals when developing your own spirits.  ------------ While being a Biology Professor at the University of Texas in Austin, Molly Cummings founded WildGins Co. —makers of the only gins in the world featuring native Texas Junipers.  Of the 8 native Texas juniper species, Molly found the best two for gin in West Texas. WildBark West Texas Dry Gin features the Alligator Juniper—a juniper that grows above 5,000 ft in the West Texas Mountains— and is a bold Texas take on the classic London Dry.  WildJune Western Style Gin features the Redberry Juniper—a juniper that grows only in the high plains of West Texas—and offers a wildly unique Texas spin on gin. WildGins honors our trees by putting the batch-specific tree names on their side labels—making them the world’s first single-origin gin.   WildGins Co. also preserves the lands that give us these unique Texas junipers by giving proceeds to the West Texas chapter of The Nature Conservancy with their ‘Give a Wild Buck’ campaign. They invite you to ‘Take a Sip on the Wild Side’ and Celebrate Texas Biodiversity with WildGins! ---------- Don't miss out on any of the action!  Head to www.bardtender.com to stay up to date with all of the Bardtender content, find resources for mental and physical well-being, get access to education materials, and check out what all of our bards are up to! Support the show

    The Mixing Glass | Heard House 2026 | Guest Shift - Molly Cummings

  8. Jun 8

    The Tale & The Telling | The Bitterspine Straights | C2:E37

    You're listening to Bardtenders!  In this episode of The Tale & The Telling... Finally arriving at The Bitterspine Straights with hopes of aiding Alistair in finding Richter, our adventurers navigate their way to The Midas. Izzy looks through the fog, Nattie expresses some feelings about another passenger, and Rune lands some killer puns.  ------------ Don't miss out on any of the action!  Head to www.bardtender.com to stay up to date with all of the Bardtender content, find resources for mental and physical wellbeing, get access to education materials, and check out what all of our bards are up to! You can also check out our Linktree at https://linktr.ee/Bardtenders to find ways to listen to the show, join our Discord! Support the show

    The Tale & The Telling | The Bitterspine Straights | C2:E37
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You’re listening to Bardtenders! A Dungeons & Dragons Podcast where a group of bartenders escape their lives behind bars and trade in their shakers for dice. Join us each episode as we put liquids in cups, discuss the world of hospitality and bartending, and whomp monsters along the way! You can check us out on social media @bardtenders or at https://www.bardtender.com/ to check out our shows, explore new content, snag some food & beverage education, and so much more! 

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  • Creator
    Bardtenders
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    226
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Bardtenders
  • Show Website
    Bardtenders