BarNinja Podcast - The Ultimate Bartending & Mixology Podcast

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BarNinja Podcast - The Ultimate Bartending & Mixology Podcast

The bartending podcast for home and professional bartenders. We share best practices, tips, trends, tools, hacks, product reviews, and innovations in the bartending and mixology field. We cover everything from being a better bartender to being a better drinker. 

  1. 08/05/2024

    Tipping Issues and 30 and Over Bars: The Debate

    Send us a text 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 in...

    21 min

  2. 06/12/2024

    Creating a Family Atmosphere in the Hospitality World While Running a Seasonal Restaurant

    Send us a text 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 buildi...

    28 min

  3. 02/28/2024

    Changing the game on Mocktail Culture: Tales of Sobriety and Sips

    Send us a text 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 wo...

    26 min

  4. 02/25/2024

    True Tales from the Heart of Hospitality - Ryan & Jaclyn part2

    Send us a text 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 Mik...

    10 min

  5. 10/06/2023

    Ryan Walters: Drawing Leadership Lessons from Unlikely Places (Everyone in the industry should listen to this podcast!)

    Send us a text 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. ...

    21 min

  6. 09/26/2023

    Dive Bars and their Allure: A Journey with Leslie

    Send us a text 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 themsel...

    8 min

  7. 09/14/2023

    Brunch Battles: Championing Pancakes or Swearing off Eggs Benedict

    Send us a text 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? One...

    11 min

  8. 08/28/2023

    First Ever All American Made Barware with US stainless steel! BarNinja x C&D Tools

    Send us a text 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.

    9 min
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4.8
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16 Ratings

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The bartending podcast for home and professional bartenders. We share best practices, tips, trends, tools, hacks, product reviews, and innovations in the bartending and mixology field. We cover everything from being a better bartender to being a better drinker. 

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