Life From The Well – Life From The Well

047 – Return Of The Sazerac

Sit back and reminisce with Joey, while he dives deeper into the history of the Sazerac.

046 – Joey Seasonal Update

April 16, 2021 Den Mother 08:16 0 Comments

Joey gives a quick update as we have been on a seasonal break. Lots of new things to come!

045 – B Sides with Josh & Kyton

January 18, 2021 Den Mother 15:55 0 Comments

Josh & Kyton have a lot of thoughts on aliens, much to Joey’s enjoyment.

044 Shane Merriam – Boulevardier

January 4, 2021 Den Mother 01:26:51 1 Comment

Good things are happening in Texas! Shane, from Garrison Brothers joins us for bourbon talk, Mila Kunis and devils cut, brown paper bags vs red cups, serving Madonna, Shaq and more!

043 Emily Driscoll – Chartreuse Swizzle

December 21, 2020 Den Mother 01:22:51 0 Comments

Bartender Emily joins us from Pittsburgh to talk about giving back during the holidays, as well as: bartender arms that rival a 40 year old virgins, how Lizzo induces stripping and the history of the swizzle!

042 Antonio Lumbrazo – Old Fashioned

November 30, 2020 Den Mother 01:03:16 0 Comments

Windy city native, Tony joins us to talk about his experiences as a long time bartender, with fun stories and wisdom to impart. Joey and Tony also talk shop on the origins of the Old Fashioned.

041 Lindsey Reese – Negroni Sour

November 2, 2020 Den Mother 01:14:16 0 Comments

Joey is joined by his long time friend Lindsey to talk about being a flight attendant, staying positive in the current climate, and the medicinal benefits of urine.

040 Josh Fulmer – NW Beergarita

October 19, 2020 Den Mother 01:17:37 0 Comments

Mental health awareness and self-care are the big topics for this episode. Josh also shares his stories of being a Marine, beer-tending, beer sludge and his wonderful non-profit, Send it Society!

039 Shannon Thompson – Sidecar

October 5, 2020 Den Mother 01:23:58 0 Comments

Don’t shit where you eat, work in different bars, ask for help. Shannon offers a lot of insight being a bartender for over 18 years! She went to law school but prefers to sling drinks!

038 Michael Bucholz – M.O.D.A.K.

September 21, 2020 Den Mother 01:17:19 0 Comments

Chef Michael allows his secret cocktail recipe out for the first time! The MODAK is a tasty cocktail that will put you on your ass. From bartender to chef, we are graced with stories and advice. From lightning striking decks to giant poops and Chef teaches how to pour on point!

037 Kendal Lund – White Linen

September 7, 2020 Den Mother 01:24:49 0 Comments

Kendal joins us again for a deeper look into the realities of COVID in the service industry.

036 Gary Smith – Whiskey & Coke

August 10, 2020 Den Mother 01:27:40 0 Comments

Not only do we get wise words from the all knowing, Gary! But he has stories of deaths in hotels, naked people by hot tubs, thoughts of bidets, drunk people in ponds, prostitution and more!

035 Kyton Blair – Daiquiri

July 20, 2020 Den Mother 01:20:23 0 Comments

Nippers, Rippers and Grippers! Bartender Kyton lets it all out with his stories of bare asses on bars, tartar in the face followed by an alleyway encounter, “poison” cocktails, bartender palates and more!

034 Joey B Sides – Maraschino

June 29, 2020 Den Mother 33:09 0 Comments

Long week calls for a quick B-Sides! Joey has talked about Maraschino Cherries a lot and wanted to elaborate! Also, it wouldn’t be a B-Sides without some Alien talk and after thoughts!

033 Mary Mobarak – Hemingway Daiquiri

June 22, 2020 Den Mother 01:19:20 0 Comments

Service industry pro, Mary joins us this week! We have talks of authors, 90-day fiance, birkenstocks, throw up in a hookah bar, closing times, trampolines and more!

032 Maria Adams – Pain Killer

June 15, 2020 Den Mother 01:16:24 0 Comments

Maria re-joins us to talk about the new rules and updates of what its like working in the service industry during COVID-19. Lots of changes and of course, more stories!

031 Joe Mingo – Naval Strength

June 8, 2020 Den Mother 01:17:31 0 Comments

Mafia? Coke in flour? Tom Selleck? These are just some of the topics Joe brings to the table! As a former cook in the Navy who has worked for NOA in the antarctic, Red Robin and 7-11, Joe has seen a lot!

030 Joey B Sides – Gimlet

June 1, 2020 Den Mother 42:29 0 Comments

It’s the end of season 1! Joey wraps up the season with some stories from previous guests that didn’t fit the first round. We have alien talk, flaming Dr. Peppers , a story about underwear and more.

029 Eric Stover – Hanky Panky

May 25, 2020 Den Mother 01:45:04 0 Comments

Deep passion for restaurants, restaurant family, nerf guns and a great drink is embedded in this episode! Chef Eric joins us for a Hanky Panky cocktail and imparts his work ethic, love for high fives and passion to take care of everyone in the service industry family.

028 Brandon Beasley – Long Island Iced Tea

May 18, 2020 Den Mother 1:25:29 0 Comments

DnD playing Minister, former server and stand up comedian, Brandon joins us this week! Great discussions! Death vs In the weeds, pulling cash from a patrons purse, self care and our featured cocktail created by old man Bishop, sort of a running theme this week!

027 Maria Adams – Rodriguez Sour

May 11, 2020 Den Mother 55:53 0 Comments

Maria joins us this week, who is one of the few still working in the service industry during the pandemic! She brings us news of the outside working world, talks of flair, unique bartending shakes and more!

026 Michael Bohannon – Manhattan

May 4, 2020 Den Mother 01:10:06 0 Comments

Former barista now bartender, Michael, joins us this week! He talks about his passion for crafting tasting drinks and shares a few stories of kicking down doors, tiger king talks and thoughts on bloody marys!

025 Elena Logatto – Tincture

April 27, 2020 Den Mother 01:06:49 0 Comments

This week we are joined by cross country service industry pro, Elena! This 420 themed episode will have you entertained with stories of locking guests in restaurants, jumping in dumbwaiters, serving DMX and shitty dollar bills!

024 Kendal Lund – Wine/Quarantine Cocktails

April 20, 2020 Den Mother 01:57:05 0 Comments

Kendal, a restaurant manager, joins us this week to chat about his vast knowledge of wine, expansive work history and the stores to go with! Joey and Kendal also get candid about the coronavirus and how it has effected their work life, the service industry and more.

023 Joey & Peter – The Last Word

April 6, 2020 Den Mother 44:46 0 Comments

Yup, its just the guys again! Chatting about the coronavirus, hand-sanitizer, bidets, shitty managers, growling at each other and more. Joey makes a great cocktail and we debut our newest member at the end of the show!

022 Jacob Scott – Smoked Duck Manhattan

March 23, 2020 Den Mother 01:13:39 0 Comments

Jacob joins us this week to talk about the recent effects of COVID-19 on the service industry as well as sharing his tales and perspectives from both sides of the bar.

021 Scratch Distillery – Fremont Troll

March 9, 2020 Den Mother 01:29:24 0 Comments

This week we are on location at Scratch Distillery with the owners, Kim and Bryan. We chat it up about distillery life, legislation, guest stories and have a chocolate and whiskey pairing experience with Ben!

020 Jesse Hoffman – Snow Cone

February 24, 2020 Den Mother 01:00:56 0 Comments

This week we sip on the cocktail preferred by Hunter S. Thompson, the Snow Cone. While listening to our guest Jesse, who joins us from the east coast to talk about his experiences bartending in the PNW and over seas!

019 Shawn Hardison – Hot Charlotte

February 10, 2020 Den Mother 01:05:35 2 Comments

Bartender Shawn joins us this week talking about serving a former NFL offensive linesman, a customer using the sink as a toilet, working a comedy show and more!

018 Joey B Sides – Rosita

January 27, 2020 Den Mother 40:40 0 Comments

This week we introduce our B sides! The extra conversations that didn’t make it the first time around. This B Side is all about aliens, ancient cultures and writing on coasters!

017 Joey & Peter – Hot Buttered Rum

January 13, 2020 Den Mother 01:12:26 0 Comments

It’s 2020! The guys are reflecting on 2019 and giving shout outs, talking about the mandalorian, customer stories, how grey goose is hyped and more.

016 Scotty Diaz – Stay Gold

December 30, 2019 Den Mother 1:39:53 0 Comments

Scotty is an award winning bartender and US Bacardi Legacy Finalist. He joins us this week for his stories of throw-up in the well and advice for those in and out of the service industry.

015 Peter Duane – Pete’s Penicillin

December 17, 2019 Den Mother 01:39:54 0 Comments

Peter Duane, the older than dirt, jack of all trades guy for the service industry is our guest this week! Former restaurant owner and inventor of “Pete’s Penicillin” will make your sides hurt with his Cock–tails.

014 Crystal Hall – Cosmopolitan

December 2, 2019 Den Mother 01:24:03 0 Comments

Crystal, a market manager for Iron Horse Brewery joins us this week! She has some fantastic stories from her side of the industry. So grab a cosmo and listen in!

013 Collin Sargent – Shrubs

November 18, 2019 Den Mother 01:26:20 0 Comments

After the drinks have been had, Collin is one Uber driver who makes sure you get home safely! He’s seen & dealt with it all from cheaters, puke, farts, creepy fares and more!

012 Troy Perdue – Red Wine (Part 2)

November 4, 2019 Den Mother 01:21:16 0 Comments

Part 2 with Troy! We continue our wine sipping over conversations of the service industry, steak sauce, sports and more!

011 Kaaren Droddy – Mojito

October 21, 2019 Den Mother 01:40:07 0 Comments

Hair stylist Kaaren joins us this week to talk about service industry similarities, stereotypes, deep cuts and tips as we sip on Mojitos and laugh at movie lines.

010 Troy Perdue – Red Wine (Part 1)

October 7, 2019 Den Mother 01:34:43 0 Comments

Troy, a Server in Colorado joins us this week! Pour a glass of red wine and listen to his tales of run-ins with the secret service, selling porterhouses for dessert and more!

009 Allan Mullen – Moscow Mule

September 23, 2019 Den Mother 01:31:59 0 Comments

Nightlife security host, Allan Mullen, joins us this week! His stories of battling brides and being big brother to the inebriated are sure to keep you on the edge of your seat.

008 Todd Hamm – MezcAperol Spritz

September 9, 2019 Den Mother 01:11:26 0 Comments

Bar manager now teacher Todd Hamm joins us this week! He made a twist on a cocktail and talks to us about aliens, tequila and life advice.

007 Joey & Peter – Negroni

August 26, 2019 Den Mother 1:08:15 0 Comments

The guys celebrate negrioni week by making the cocktail, listening to ducktales and chatting about some memorable service industry moments.

006 David Michaelis – Vodka Soda

August 12, 2019 Den Mother 1:31:12 0 Comments

Bartender Dave joins us this week with his perspective on the industry and talks with us about Vodka. Listen in and hear his motto: “Drink and Be Happy”.