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Aug. 18, 2025

Why Giving Away Free Things Keeps Bartenders RELEVANT

HELPING OTHERS IS PARAMOUNT https://www.postshiftpodcast.com/jeffrey-morgenthaler-on-giving-away-the-playbook-and-staying-in-love-with-bartending/ A follow up to the post this weekend about "Knowledge is Power", Jeffrey Morganthaler explains why he releases so much information for free into the bartending universe.

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Aug. 15, 2025

What Does Success Really Mean?

PERSONALLY DEFINING SUCCESS https://www.postshiftpodcast.com/jeffrey-morgenthaler-on-giving-away-the-playbook-and-staying-in-love-with-bartending/ And you thought that @jeffreymorgenthaler and I would just wax poetic about cocktail specs. We got a little deep and meaningful in this episode.

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Aug. 15, 2025

Jeffrey Morgenthaler on Giving Away the Playbook and Staying in Love with Bartending

In this live episode, Shawn Soole sits down with renowned bartender, writer, and innovator Jeffrey Morgenthaler for a candid conversation covering everything from creative process and mental health to cocktail culture and sustainability. • Jeffrey’s approach to R&D: learning from failures and practical experimentation • The balance between honoring classic…

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Aug. 14, 2025

TRAILER - Jeffrey Morgenthaler on Giving Away the Playbook and Staying in Love with Bartending

NEW EPISODE drops Friday, 9am PST In this trailer, I chat with Jeffrey Morgenthaler about staying creative for the long haul—running bars, writing, and keeping the craft fun. We get into technique, humility, and why he still loves the stick. If you’re into cocktails, leadership, or building a bar culture…

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Aug. 14, 2025

What Happens When You STOP Following Trends

NEW EPISODE drops Friday, 9am PST In this trailer, I chat with Jeffrey Morgenthaler about staying creative for the long haul—running bars, writing, and keeping the craft fun. We get into technique, humility, and why he still loves the stick. If you’re into cocktails, leadership, or building a bar culture…

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Aug. 13, 2025

Post Shift Podcast LIVE! #196 with Dale DeGroff, King Cocktail

In this special live episode, Shawn Soole sits down with the iconic Dale DeGroff , widely known as The King of Cocktails , for a legendary conversation on how he shaped modern cocktail culture and continues to inspire the next generation of bar leaders. What You’ll Learn • Dale’s origins—and…

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Aug. 12, 2025

Post Shift Podcast LIVE! #195 - Jess Taylor, Shuck Taylor's

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…

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Aug. 12, 2025

What Happens When You Never Stop Learning?

KNOWLEDGE IS A TWO WAY STREET https://www.postshiftpodcast.com/kevin-kos-on-content-creativity-and-making-education-entertaining/ In this last exert from Kevin Kos#postshiftpodcast episode, he chats about while he gives out so much knowledge, that he still loves learning from others.

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Aug. 11, 2025

Post Shift Podcast LIVE! #194 with Kimberly Flear

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Aug. 11, 2025

How I Pick Brand Deals as a Bartender!

https://www.postshiftpodcast.com/kevin-kos-on-content-creativity-and-making-education-entertaining/ In this clip, I chat to @KevinKos and discuss how to approach brand collaborations. Weshare advice on how to get brand deals, emphasizing the need to align with your target audience. This is key to maintaining brand integrity and a congruent message.

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Aug. 8, 2025

Cryo-Concentrated Guinness Coffee Liqueur: Easy Recipe!

CREATIVITY NEVER STOPS https://www.postshiftpodcast.com/kevin-kos-on-content-creativity-and-making-education-entertaining/ I loved this episode with @KevinKos , chatting about viral videos and continuing to build on that success in content and new techniques.

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Aug. 7, 2025

TRAILER - Kevin Kos on Content, Creativity, and Making Education Entertaining

NEW EPISODE drops Friday, 9am PST In this trailer, I chat with Kevin Kos about his journey from Slovenian bartender to global cocktail content creator. We dive into storytelling, creativity, and how he’s redefining education behind the bar. If you’re into cocktails, branding, or building a voice online, this one’s…

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Aug. 7, 2025

How This Citrus Hack Saves You Tons Of Money!

NEW EPISODE drops Friday, 9am PST In this trailer, I chat with Kevin Kos about his journey from Slovenian bartender to global cocktail content creator. We dive into storytelling, creativity, and how he’s redefining education behind the bar. If you’re into cocktails, branding, or building a voice online, this one’s…

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Aug. 6, 2025

ORGANIC CREATIVITY AT ITS BEST

https://www.postshiftpodcast.com/behind-the-bar-with-alex-kratena-designing-drinks-that-tell-a-story/ In this last exert of the interview with Alex Kratena , he gives us a BTS look at his and partner Monica Berg creative ideas. If you haven't seen some of the crazy ideas they have made a reality, you got to check out Tayer + Elementary page.

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Aug. 4, 2025

From EMP to Viajante 78: Pietro Collina on Leading Bar Culture at the Highest Level

In this episode, Shawn Soole is joined by industry heavyweight Pietro Collina, whose résumé includes legendary institutions like Eleven Madison Park, NoMad, and his current role as Beverage Director for The Teslef Group (Viajante 78, Los Mochis, Sale e Pepe). In this candid and inspiring session, Pietro shares how he’s…

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Aug. 4, 2025

What If Success Was Just About Being Happy?

https://www.postshiftpodcast.com/behind-the-bar-with-alex-kratena-designing-drinks-that-tell-a-story/ I ask this question of every guest, "How do you define success, and has it changed over time?". Always get the very best answers, @alex_kratena didn't disappoint.

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Aug. 1, 2025

Post Shift Podcast LIVE! #193 with Pietro Collina

🎧 Post Shift Podcast LIVE! – Pietro Collina | From Eleven Madison Park to Viajante 87: Building World-Class Beverage Programs In Episode #193, Shawn Soole is joined by industry heavyweight **Pietro Collina**, whose résumé includes legendary institutions like **Eleven Madison Park**, **NoMad**, and his current role as Beverage Director for…

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Aug. 1, 2025

Crisis Leadership - How Action Saved Our Business!

https://www.postshiftpodcast.com/behind-the-bar-with-alex-kratena-designing-drinks-that-tell-a-story/ Alex Kratena from Tayer & Elementary gets honest about running a venue out of a pandemic. This week's episode is full of creative inspiration and hard core business knowledge.

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Aug. 1, 2025

Behind the Bar with Alex Kratena: Designing Drinks That Tell a Story

In this live episode, Shawn Soole welcomes acclaimed bartender, author, and cocktail innovator Alex Kratena, co-founder of the prestigious P(our) festival and creator of truly boundary-pushing drink experiences. Get ready for an insightful dive into flavor design, creative inspiration, and the future of hospitality. 🧠 What You’ll Learn: • Alex’s…

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July 31, 2025

The Biggest Mistake New Bar Owners Make!

NEW EPISODE drops Friday, 9am PST In this trailer, I sit down with Alex Kratena of Tayer & Elementary to talk shop about the business side of bars, the art of marketing, and how his unique style shapes the spaces he and his partners bring to life. This one’s a…

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July 28, 2025

Discover the REAL Story Behind the Aviation Cocktail Recipe

https://www.postshiftpodcast.com/from-punch-to-present-day-david-wondrich-on-writing-research-and-revival/ It's a love hate cocktail (I know my wife loves them), but in this last exert from the interview with David Wondrich, we chat about him finding the first mention of the cocktail. If you are a cocktail nerd, this one is for you!

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July 26, 2025

Cocktail Historians Reveal SECRET Comic Book Influence

COMIC BOOK LAUNCHING IN FALL https://www.postshiftpodcast.com/from-punch-to-present-day-david-wondrich-on-writing-research-and-revival/ I am a huge comic book fan, and David Wondrich has one coming out soon. Take a sneak peek on what's coming up in it.

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July 25, 2025

The Biggest Cocktail Myth Everyone Believes!

https://www.postshiftpodcast.com/from-punch-to-present-day-david-wondrich-on-writing-research-and-revival/ In this week's episode with David Wondrich, we chat about the cocktail myths that make the rounds every year when another magazine writes an article about X cocktail.

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July 25, 2025

The #1 Thing I Learned from Becoming a Bar Owner

https://www.postshiftpodcast.com/from-clover-club-to-drink-masters-julie-reiner-on-legacy-and-leadership-in-hospitality-1/ I have to keep plugging this episode with Julie Reiner just a great episode where we talked about so much. This one is all about making the move from management to ownership.

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