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Dec. 12, 2025

The Origin Story Every Hospitality Worker Needs to Hear #bartender #motivation

LIGHTSWITCH MOMENTS https://www.postshiftpodcast.com/john-gakuru-purpose-driven-hospitality/ I love a good origin story and John Gakuru is pretty special. This is the last interview for 2025, and I am glad that John was that person. Epic episode to finish the year out.

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Dec. 12, 2025

John Gakuru on Purpose-Driven Hospitality: Creating Community Through Bars

In this episode, host Shawn Soole sits down with longtime industry veteran John Gakuru — a globally seasoned bar professional, brand strategist, and now founder of Coruscent Co.. John brings decades of experience across continents, from managing classic cocktail venues in London to shaping global spirits distribution and now advising…

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Dec. 11, 2025

Harrison Ford Just Dropped the Best Spirit Ad Ever #harrisonford #luxury #cinema

Probably the best whisky campaign of the year. The way Joel Edgerton shot this campaign was spectacular. Still, the way Glenmorangie invited and immersed Harrison Ford in the culture, heritage, and creation of the product and brand made this campaign stand out. Watch the whole series for the staff interactions,…

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Dec. 11, 2025

This Is How The Happiest People Think #nelsonmandela #quotes

NEW EPISODE drops Friday 9am PST You are not going to want to miss the last interview episode of 2025 with @TheJohnniesworld If you want to learn about community-based entrepreneurship or just how to be one of the nicest people in the industry, this one is for you.

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Dec. 9, 2025

These Iconic Whiskey Tales Were Completely Made Up #whiskey #marketing

MAD MEN LIED TO YOU! https://www.postshiftpodcast.com/noah-rothbaum-whiskey-cocktail-storytelling/ Noah Rothbaum laid out how many of the romantic stories we've heard about our favourite spirit brands are probably Madison Avenue make-believe from a bygone era. It was such a fantastic episode, and a must-listen for my whiskey nerd followers.

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Dec. 9, 2025

The Hospitality Secret Nobody Talks About #training #staff

🧠 This conversation emphasizes the critical role of robust "employee training" and "staff development" in the "hospitality industry". By investing in their teams, businesses cultivate a strong "ownership culture" and significantly increase "employee engagement". This strategy not only enhances professionalism but also creates new opportunities and excitement for all.

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Dec. 9, 2025

Post Shift Podcast LIVE! #209 with Calen McNeil

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Dec. 8, 2025

These Whiskey Facts Are Actually BS #whiskey #bourbon #trending

WHISKEY AND SMART MARKETING https://www.postshiftpodcast.com/noah-rothbaum-whiskey-cocktail-storytelling/ In the latest book from Noah Rothbaum, he really delves into the history we have been told and what's real. Leaning on the likes of Wayne Curtis, David Wondrich, and Davin de Kergommeaux to get the real stories.

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Dec. 5, 2025

How Noah Rothbaum Records the True Story of Booze, Bars & the People Behind Them

In this episode, Shawn Soole sits down with renowned drinks author and journalist Noah Rothbaum — a true heavyweight in cocktail culture and spirits storytelling. From deep dives into whiskey history to thoughtful reflections on the role of media in shaping how we drink, Noah delivers a conversation full of…

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Dec. 5, 2025

Everything You Know About Whiskey Is Wrong #whiskey #myths #bartender

TRUTH BEHIND THE WHISKEY BIBLE https://www.postshiftpodcast.com/noah-rothbaum-whiskey-cocktail-storytelling/ Noah Rothbaum laid out what he wanted to achieve with the Whiskey Bible in this episode, and it's refreshing. The book is fantastic, and a must-get.

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Dec. 5, 2025

How Noah Rothbaum Records the True Story of Booze, Bars & the People Behind Them

In this episode, Shawn Soole sits down with renowned drinks author and journalist Noah Rothbaum — a true heavyweight in cocktail culture and spirits storytelling. From deep dives into whiskey history to thoughtful reflections on the role of media in shaping how we drink, Noah delivers a conversation full of…

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Dec. 4, 2025

Did you know these whiskey myths? 😲 #whiskey #bourbon #bartender

NEW EPISODE drops FRIDAY 9am PST Can't wait for you to listen to this one with Noah Rothbaum, we deep dive into whisk(e)y history and a fallacy or two.

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Dec. 3, 2025

One Cocktail That Makes Everything Stop #vieuxcarre #bartender #cocktailrecipe

THE TIME STOPPING COCKTAIL https://www.postshiftpodcast.com/sean-kenyon-hospitality-team-culture/ To prove that I do, in fact, talk about cocktails sometimes on the #postshiftpodcast, @seankenyon13 tells us why the Vieux Carre is still his favourite classic to enjoy.

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Dec. 3, 2025

Post Shift Podcast LIVE! with John Gakuru

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Dec. 2, 2025

Bars Used to Be the Original Feed #hospitality #nostalgia

EVOLVING HOSPITALITY https://www.postshiftpodcast.com/sean-kenyon-hospitality-team-culture/ When you have been doling out hospitality for as long as Sean Kenyon, you have to evolve it. Sean lays out exactly how his hospitality has changed and how he passes it on to the next generation of bartenders.

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Nov. 28, 2025

What My Dad's Bartending Taught Me About People #lifelesson #wisdom #hospitality

EPITOME OF HOSPITALITY https://www.postshiftpodcast.com/sean-kenyon-hospitality-team-culture/ If you take away anything from this week's episode, it is Sean Kenyon's drive for genuine hospitality in the industry. Inspiring stories from start to finish.

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Nov. 28, 2025

Sean Kenyon on Crafting Hospitality’s Next Chapter & Elevating Team Culture

In this episode, Shawn Soole sits down with industry legend Sean Kenyon—third-generation bartender, owner of the award-winning Williams & Graham and more—where they explore the true meaning of bar culture, legacy, and operational excellence. Sean brings decades of experience shaping top-tier beverage programs, mentoring teams, and crafting spaces that matter.…

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Nov. 28, 2025

Sean Kenyon on Crafting Hospitality’s Next Chapter & Elevating Team Culture

In this episode, Shawn Soole sits down with industry legend Sean Kenyon—third-generation bartender, owner of the award-winning Williams & Graham and more—where they explore the true meaning of bar culture, legacy, and operational excellence. Sean brings decades of experience shaping top-tier beverage programs, mentoring teams, and crafting spaces that matter.…

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Nov. 27, 2025

Bartending Gave Me Everything I Needed #serviceindustry #bartenderstories #family

NEW EPISODE Friday 9am PST New Episode drops tomorrow with Sean Kenyon as we chat about everything from bartending to owning and running bars like Williams and Graham and Occidental Bar.

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Nov. 27, 2025

Cute Shelves, Ruthless Build - Unveiling The Hustle

CUTE ON THE SHELVES, RUTHLESS IN THE BUILD https://www.postshiftpodcast.com/april-wachtel-hospitality-entrepreneurship/ If you are an entrepreneur or thinking about getting into the CPG sector, this podcast with April Wachtel from Cheeky Cocktails is a masterclass into what it takes to become successful.

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Nov. 26, 2025

Post Shift Podcast LIVE! #207 with Noah Rathbaum

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Nov. 24, 2025

Surprising Wins When You Least Expect Them in Entrepreneurship!

https://www.postshiftpodcast.com/april-wachtel-hospitality-entrepreneurship/ I hope that one thing that comes out of my interviews is raw and honest conversations, and the one with April Wachtel from Cheeky Cocktails was just that. We definitely have the same style in honest conversations about how tough entrepreneurship can be.

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Nov. 21, 2025

How Much Money Do You REALLY Need To Start A Drink Brand?

THE REALITIES OF THE CPG MARKET https://www.postshiftpodcast.com/april-wachtel-hospitality-entrepreneurship/ This week's episode with April Wachtel of Cheeky Cocktails is a masterclass in CPG and hospitality entrepreneurship. If you are thinking about getting into the space, this one is for you.

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Nov. 21, 2025

From the Bar to the Boardroom: April Wachtel on Entrepreneurship in Hospitality

In this episode, Shawn Soole sits down with hospitality trail-blazer April Wachtel — a bartender-turned-entrepreneur with more than 25 years in the beverage world, now founder and CEO of Cheeky Cocktails. She opens up about shifting from behind the bar to building a scalable brand, and how she’s helping both…

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