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Sept. 25, 2025

How I Discovered a Secret Cocktail Book!

NEW EPISODE drops 9am PST In this trailer, I had the amazing privilege to chat to King Cocktail himself, Dale DeGroff. We chatted about the early days of cocktail culture and his rise to fame. MUST LISTEN

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Sept. 23, 2025

Secrets to Setting the Perfect Mood in Any Room

CREATING SHUCK TAYLOR'S https://www.postshiftpodcast.com/jess-taylor-shellfish-expert-shucking-success/ Jess Taylor lays out how he created Shuck Taylor's and how the space, the music, the ambiance all plays into creating this unique space.

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Sept. 22, 2025

Modern Dining Explained

TAKING THE CHANCES https://www.postshiftpodcast.com/jess-taylor-shellfish-expert-shucking-success/ I loved this take from Jess Taylor from Shuck Taylor's about modern dining experiences. His ethos behind Shuck's is refreshing and insightful.

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Sept. 19, 2025

Why Kindness Matters in Business!

KINDNESS WINS EVERY TIME https://www.postshiftpodcast.com/jess-taylor-shellfish-expert-shucking-success/ I had coffee with Jess Taylor this week and we chatted business and him opening Shuck Taylor's and I know that story and Jess' story comes through. Brought to you by Fever-Tree Canada

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Sept. 19, 2025

Jess Taylor on Shucking Success: Building a Seafood Destination from Scratch

In this episode, Shawn Soole chats with Vancouver Island’s shellfish expert and restaurateur Jess Taylor, founder of the acclaimed Wandering Mollusk and now the driving force behind Shuck Taylor’s. Jess takes us on a journey from catering to community hubs—covering everything from live shucks and local sourcing to building a…

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Sept. 18, 2025

TRAILER - Jess Taylor on Shucking Success: Building a Seafood Destination from Scratch

NEW EPISODE drops Friday, 9am PST In this trailer, I get to chat to Jess Taylor of Shuck Taylor's and how he has built not just the brick and mortar of the space but the culture with his team, all while elevating the seafood scene in BC.

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Sept. 18, 2025

What Happens If You’re Late To Work Here?

NEW EPISODE drops Friday, 9am PST In this trailer, I get to chat to Jess Taylor of Shuck Taylor's and how he has built not just the brick and mortar of the space but the culture with his team, all while elevating the seafood scene in BC.

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Sept. 17, 2025

What COVID Taught The Next Generation!

LEAVING THE INDUSTRY BETTER THAN WE FOUND IT https://www.postshiftpodcast.com/kimberly-flear-on-healing-hospitality-recovery-resilience-rebuilding-the-culture/ I feel like a broken record when I continually push this agenda, luckily Kimberly Flear agreed and even went deeper into real life training experiences in this episode.

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Sept. 17, 2025

Why Talking About Mental Health At Work Matters

VULNERABILITY WILL ALWAYS WIN https://www.postshiftpodcast.com/kimberly-flear-on-healing-hospitality-recovery-resilience-rebuilding-the-culture/ Kimberly Flear and I delve into vulnerability in leadership shaping the future of the hospitality industry.

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Sept. 12, 2025

What I Learned from Hiding Mental Health in the Restaurant Industry

RAW IS AN UNDERSTATEMENT This week's episode with Kimberly Flear from Last Call Coaching was one of the rawest conversations I have had about mental health in the industry to date. Kimberly lays out her journey with grace and poise, and if you are lost, you should listen. https://www.postshiftpodcast.com/kimberly-flear-on-healing-hospitality-recovery-resilience-rebuilding-the-culture/

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Sept. 12, 2025

Kimberly Flear on Healing Hospitality: Recovery, Resilience & Rebuilding the Culture

In this episode, Shawn Soole welcomes Kimberly Flear , founder of Last Call Coaching , for a heartfelt and transformative conversation. Kimberly shares her journey from burnout and addiction within the hospitality industry to becoming a leading advocate for well-being, psychological safety, and sustainable leadership in the places we serve.…

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Sept. 11, 2025

TRAILER - Kimberly Flear on Healing Hospitality: Recovery, Resilience & Rebuilding the Culture

NEW EPISODE drops Friday, 9am PST In this trailer, I chat with Kimberly Flear about mental health and how it is evolving, changing and finally getting better in the hospitality industry.

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Sept. 11, 2025

What's REALLY Changing in Mental Health Support Now?

NEW EPISODE drops Friday, 9am PST In this trailer, I chat with Kimberly Flear about mental health and how it is evolving, changing and finally getting better in the hospitality industry.

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Sept. 9, 2025

Martini Masters Unite! Expert Mixers Gather at Martini Expo

MARTINI EXPO IS THIS WEEKEND https://www.postshiftpodcast.com/robert-simonson-on-mixing-words-whiskey-and-cocktail-culture/ The Martini Expo is this weekend. In this last exert from the interview with Robert Simonson, we chat about who will be pouring at the show including Phil Ward, Dale DeGroff, Philip Duff, Sother Teague and so many more.

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Sept. 8, 2025

How I Beat FOMO For Good!

BEATING FOMO https://www.postshiftpodcast.com/robert-simonson-on-mixing-words-whiskey-and-cocktail-culture/ This was a great piece of advice from Robert Simonson about FOMO especially during festivals. Personally, I will be taking this advice to heart.

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Sept. 5, 2025

What Makes Martinis So Special?

https://www.postshiftpodcast.com/robert-simonson-on.../ To be honest, I have to agree. At the end of every podcast I ask the guest their favorite classic, and more often than not it's the Martini. Check out the episode with Robert Simonson chatting Martinis leading up to The Martini Expo.

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Sept. 4, 2025

Tip Pool is Management’s Responsibility

TIP POOL IS MANAGEMENT’S RESPONSIBILITY I think tip pool is a great way to bond teams and elevate everyone to be better. But there are always people who think they deserve more. If management has imposed tip pool on the venue, it’s their responsibility to ensure it is run properly;…

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Sept. 4, 2025

TRAILER - Robert Simonson on Mixing Words, Whiskey, and Cocktail Culture

NEW EPISODE drops Friday, 9am PST In this trailer, Robert Simonson breaks down the nuances of building a true classic martini—covering ratios, technique, and philosophy—offering insider insight ahead of his Martini Expo in New York.

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Sept. 4, 2025

What Makes the Best House Martini?

NEW EPISODE drops Friday, 9am PST In this trailer, Robert Simonson breaks down the nuances of building a true classic martini—covering ratios, technique, and philosophy—offering insider insight ahead of his Martini Expo in New York.

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Sept. 3, 2025

What Do Bar Directors REALLY Do?

SECRETS OF BAR DIRECTORS https://www.postshiftpodcast.com/from-emp-to-viajante-87-pietro-collina-on-leading-bar-culture-at-the-highest-level/ I have said this before, listening to Pietro Collina speak at Montreal Cocktail Festival was inspiring and I am glad I had him on the show. Drop some serious knowledge bombs throughout.

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Sept. 1, 2025

Charlotte Voisey on Evolving Tales of the Cocktail and Leading the Culture Shift

In this episode, Shawn Soole chats with Charlotte Voisey, newly appointed Executive Director of the Tales of the Cocktail Foundation. For nearly two decades before this role, Charlotte shaped the industry as the global head of ambassadors at William Grant & Sons. Now, she’s steering the future of the global…

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Sept. 1, 2025

Why Standards Matter More Than You Think

ALWAYS LEVELING UP https://www.postshiftpodcast.com/from-emp-to-viajante-87-pietro-collina-on-leading-bar-culture-at-the-highest-level/ I absolutely loved this story from Pietro Collina about his early days at EMP. That level of dedication to a venue is admirable and inspiring.

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Aug. 29, 2025

Post Shift Podcast LIVE! with Geoffrey Toffetti

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Aug. 29, 2025

From Rookie To Restaurant Star In NYC!

https://www.postshiftpodcast.com/from-emp-to-viajante-87-pietro-collina-on-leading-bar-culture-at-the-highest-level/ I met Pietro Collina at MTLCF this year and after his session, I knew I need him on the show. He lays out his journey from Eleven Madison Park to London and Viajante 87

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