Tell the Bartender Episode 28: The Conspiracy of Silence

March 2, 2014

Listen to Episode 28: The Conspiracy of Silence

In this Episode:

Mike Blejer was 11 years old when his au pair started sexually abusing him. After we hear his story, he talks about how common sexual assault is and why survivors are often hesitant to talk about it. The Bartender then shares her own experience with this topic, and why she hasn’t publicly addressed it until recently.

PLUS, news about the second guest for the the Live Show/BIRTHDAY EXTRAVAGANZA with Janeane Garofalo on March 5th, and listener shout outs! ALSO a great article about the show by Eliza Berman can be found in The Billfold this week!

Like what you hear? Tip me! Or give the show 5 stars! And you can get your tix to the live show here!

About the Guest:

Mike Blejer is an awesome comedian, actor, musician and person based in New York City. His podcast is Malignant Brain Humor and it’s amazing. Here he is working the “smeyes” in a recent photo:

Music Credits:

“Setting Sun” by Chris Powers

“Dry the Rain” by The Beta Band

“End of a Century” by Blur

“Bottled in Cork” by Ted Leo & The Pharmacists

Source: Tell The Bartender
http://tellthebartender.com/2014/03/03/episode-28-the-conspiracy-of-silence/

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Tell the Bartender – Episode 27: The Extra Files

February 17, 2014

Listen to Episode 27: The Extra Files

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In this Episode:

Corey talks about receiving communion in a church AND getting a Bar Mitzvah in a van, Libby introduces a new boyfriend to an eccentric family member, and the bartender herself tells the story about reuniting with her kindergarten sweetheart. PLUS, news about the Live Show/BIRTHDAY EXTRAVAGANZA on March 5th, a drink recipe, and listener shout outs!

Also, like what you hear? Tip me! Or give the show 5 stars! And you can get your tix to the live show here!

About the Guests:

Corey Eisenstein is a cinematographer, director, writer and photographer based in Brooklyn.

Libby is Katharine’s friend, and a very lucky gal.

Katharine Heller is the host of this podcast. She recorded the story you heard at The Dump, a weekly storytelling show at The Creek and the Cave and hosted by the amazing Jake Hart.

Music Credits:

“Setting Sun” by Chris Powers

“Safe from Harm” by Massive Attack

“Part of the Process” by Morcheeba

“A Rose is a Rose” by Poe

“Playground Love” by Air

“Bottled in Cork” by Ted Leo & The Pharmacists

Source: Tell The Bartender
http://tellthebartender.com/2014/02/17/episode-27-the-extra-files/

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Tell the Bartender: Episode 26: Tough Crowd

January 27, 2014

Listen to Episode 26: Tough Crowd

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In this Episode:

Micah tells us about his most difficult heckler (and the life lesson in the bathroom that followed it), and Cecelia shares a short story about her experience with race relations during her time in the Dominican Republic. It involves her dog. PLUS, the first guest is announced for the live show/BIRTHDAY EXTRAVAGANZA on March 5th, and a new drink inspired by a friend! Like what you hear? Tip me! Or give the show 5 stars! And you can get your tix to the live show here!

About The Guests:

Micah Sherman is an actor, comedian, improviser and all around great guy. He is currently finishing up production on his feature length film, Like Me: A Documentary About Social Media. You can see him perform regularly at The PIT with his team The Baldwins, or in the awesome play Give The People What They Want on Jan. 31st. Like musical comedy? His CD is available here.

Cecelia Rembert is an amazing artist based in Brooklyn. Here is one of her pieces:

Music Credits:

“Setting Sun” by Chris Powers

“Head Full of Whispers” by Electric Turn to Me

“6’1″” by Liz Phair

“Bottled in Cork” by Ted Leo & The Pharmacists

Source: Tell The Bartender
http://tellthebartender.com/2014/01/27/episode-26-tough-crowd/

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Tell the Bartender Episode 25: LIVE with Blair Koenig and Frank Conniff!

January 12, 2014

Listen to Episode 25: LIVE with Blair Koenig and Frank Conniff!

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In this Episode:

We did a full length live show at Union Hall and it was wonderful! Many thanks to our incredible guests Blair Koenig (STFU Parents) and Frank Conniff (Mystery Science Theater 3000, Cinematic Titanic, Cartoon Dump, Totally Biased with W. Kamau Bell).

PLUS Katharine tells a story with the help of the Bitchy Waiter, we play “Craigslist Ad or Casting Notice” with Shawn T. Andrew, and an audience member joins us for the game, “Bar Talk”! And many thanks to our sponsor By Brooklyn!

Also, like what you hear? Tip me!

Want to watch AND listen? We have video of the whole thing here!

Photos courtesy of the amazing Tom Scola:

Music Credits:

“Setting Sun” by Chris Powers

“Bottled in Cork” by Ted Leo & The Pharmacists

Source: Tell The Bartender
http://tellthebartender.com/2014/01/12/episode-25-live-with-blair-koenig-and-frank-conniff/

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Tell the Bartender Episode 24: Who’s Your Santa?

December 15, 2013

Listen to Episode 24: Who’s Your Santa?

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In this Episode:

The Bartender talks to both children and adults about their own experiences with the man known as Santa. We also learn about Hanukkah Harry, believing in magic, and how cruel some siblings can be. PLUS a new drink recipe, a listener shout-out AND you get to hear the host’s sexy head cold voice (again). Happy Holidays! Also, like what you hear? Tip me!

Music Credits:

“Setting Sun” by Chris Powers

“Do They Know It’s Christmas?” by Band Aid

“Christmas” by The Who

“Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas” by Ella Fitzgerald

“Fairytale of New York” by The Pogues

“Hallelujah” by Leonard Cohen

“Bottled in Cork” by Ted Leo & The Pharmacists

“Jingle Bells” acoustic sung by Katharine Heller and Caroline Heller

Source: Tell The Bartender
http://tellthebartender.com/2013/12/16/episode-24-whos-your-santa/

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Listen To Tell The Bartender Episode 23: LA Story/NY Story

December 9, 2013

Listen to Episode 23: LA Story/NY Story

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In this Episode:

The bartender just got back from Los Angeles and boy, does she have some stories to share. The first was recorded in LA where the lovely Danuta talks about how a certain restraining order came to be. And back in NY, the incredible Myka Fox tells a tale about a fun coincidence. PLUS, the first guest is announced for the live show on January 8th, listener shout outs, a plug for this awesome voiceover class and blog, and a new drink inspired by LA/Delta/Sky vodka! Like what you hear? Tip me!

About The Guests:

Danuta lives in LA with this beautiful puppy who as of press time still needs a name:

Myka Fox is a comedian, actress and podcaster based in New York. Here is a clip of her being awesome:

Music Credits:

“Setting Sun” by Chris Powers

“Drinking in LA” by Bran Van 3000

“I Will Survive” by Cake

“Fall To Pieces” by Chris Powers

“Happens All The Time” by Chris Powers

“Bottled in Cork” by Ted Leo & The Pharmacists

Source: Tell The Bartender
http://tellthebartender.com/2013/12/09/episode-23-la-storyny-story/

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Tell the Bartender Episode 22: On The Road

November 18, 2013

Listen to Episode 22: On The Road

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In this Episode:

Let’s travel! We first hear a story from Kieran, a British man who gets very familiar with the South Dakota penal system whilst on a road trip across America. Then Greg shares the tale of his car versus the biggest puddle in New Jersey (spoiler: the puddle wins). ALSO the bartender herself tells the story that made her famous at a friend’s wedding in Scotland. PLUS a very special round of Craigslist Ad or Casting Notice, news about the next live show, a shout out to the wonderful design site Homme Schooled, and how to make the best Hot Toddy! Like what you hear? Tip me!

About The Guests:

Kieran Kaye is a musician, producer, audio engineer and the co-host of The Actors Grind podcast. He also knows a lot about the Titanic. Here he is being adorable and talented singing a song he wrote:

Greg Drechsler works in finance and is a master at crunching numbers. He’s not so good at avoiding puddles.

Katharine Heller is the host of this podcast. She recorded the story you heard at The Dump, a weekly storytelling show at The Creek and the Cave and hosted by the amazing Jake Hart and Tim Warner. This is the castle that is the scene of the crime:

Music Credits:

“Setting Sun” by Chris Powers

“Take A Walk″ by Passion Pit

“Dirty Dream Number Two” by Belle and Sebastian

“Pumped Up Kicks” by Foster the People

“Satellite of Love” by Lou Reed

“Rapture” by Blondie

“Don’t Look Back in Anger” by Oasis

“Bottled in Cork” by Ted Leo & The Pharmacists

Source: Tell The Bartender
http://tellthebartender.com/2013/11/17/episode-22-on-the-road/

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Episode 21: The Military, Sexual Identity, and Pee

November 4, 2013

Listen to Episode 21: The Military, Sexual Identity, and Pee

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In this Episode:

Let’s talk about relationships. We hear from Katharine’s upstairs neighbor Niabi who found out the hard way why dating a person outside your age range can have some unforeseen consequences. It involves pee. Then Jamie shares his experience about growing up on a military base, and also what it’s like to date as a transsexual man. PLUS an announcement about Katharine recording in LA, some listener shout-outs and great music! Also, like what you hear? Tip me!

Katharine in the Hot Seat! As promised, here are the links to the podcasts Katharine is a guest on this week:

That’s the Show With Danny

My Name is Keith (episode to be released this week)

Myka Fox & Friends (episode to be released this week)

About The Guests:

Niabi is a producer, musician and all around wonderful person. Here she is guest starring in a web series with Katharine:

Jamie volunteers with the production team at the Chris Gethard Show, is a karaoke aficionado and a superb individual.

Music Credits:

“Setting Sun” by Chris Powers

“The Crane Wife 3″ by The Decemberists

“Not From London” by Petula 62

“Coffee and TV” by Blur

“Bottled in Cork” by Ted Leo & The Pharmacists

Source: Tell The Bartender
http://tellthebartender.com/2013/11/04/episode-21-the-military-sexual-identity-and-pee/

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Listen To Tell The Bartender Episode 19: To Be Young

October 11, 2013

Listen to Episode 19: To Be Young

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In this Episode:

They say youth is wasted on the young, but how else can we have made those gutsy, irresponsible decisions that make us who we are today? In this episode we hear from three people who made some risky choices, and how they paid off. PLUS a new drink recipe, listener mail, and everyone’s favorite game Craigslist Ad or Casting Notice! Also, like what you hear? Tip me!

The Guests:

Danny Hatch is a comedian, podcaster and a member of the Keith and the Girl team. Here’s a clip of him being awesome in his podcast, That’s The Show With Danny:

Julie Ipcar is the owner of Last Exit Bar (where Katharine worked!), Hanks Saloon, and is one of the leading Twister champions of the Northeast. Here are Julie and Katharine recording this episode at the place where it all began:

Angry Bob is a comedian who you may have seen on HBO’s Bored To Death, NBC’s Last Comic Standing, or talking politics on CNN & MSNBC and national radio. Here he is looking slightly perturbed:

Music Credits:

“Setting Sun” by Chris Powers

“This Year” by The Mountain Goats

“In The New Year” by The Walkmen

“Somewhere Only We Know” by Keane

“Inonic” by Myq Kaplan and Micah Sherman

“La Belle et le Bad Boy” by MC Solaar

“Bottled in Cork” by Ted Leo & The Pharmacists

Source: Tell The Bartender
http://tellthebartender.com/2013/10/10/episode-19-to-be-young-2/

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Tell The Bartender Episode 17: According To Plan

September 21, 2013

Listen to Episode 17: According To Plan

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In this Episode:

Sometimes things in life don’t always go according to plan. Like, let’s say you spend two months planning a live version of your podcast with some celebrity guests, and it goes great, but there is a technical issue and it didn’t record. You know, like that. Well, sadly, the last live show will live on only in the memories of those who were there BUT we have pictures below of the event, and it inspired this episode.

Nature, Nurture: When she started a family with her husband, Micaela Walker wanted things to be as natural as possible. Nature had a different idea. Hear the incredible story about what she learned from her daughter, Lula.

Welcome To New York: Maria Carreon was brought to New York City by some unusual circumstances. Things didn’t go so well.

PLUS a special five minute recap of the LIVE SHOW told to us by audience member and comedian Myq Kaplan (it’s a re-Kap-lan!) ALSO listener shout outs, a new drink recipe, and music from listener NazT N8!

Also, like what you hear? Tip me!

Micaela Walker is a Brooklyn based photographer and a world class storyteller. Her blog about Roan and Lula can be found here. Special thanks to The Coop School Moth Night in Brooklyn hosted by esteemed Moth alum Bliss Broyard. Here is a special video tribute to her daughter, Lula:

Maria Carreon is a total badass and you want to follow her on Twitter. Here she is with The Bartender after the live show:

Myq Kaplan is a comedian who you may have seen on Letterman, Conan, Comedy Central or rocking it on Twitter. Check him out on the Tonight Show here.

And now some pics from the LIVE SHOW! Thanks again to Tate Donovan, Leslie Meisel, Christopher McLinden and everyone else for being there! Photos by Tom Scola.