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Tell The Bartender Episode 14: Don’t Do Drug

July 29, 2013

In this Episode:

Magic Myq: Comedian Myq Kaplan tells us about this one time he did this one drug.

Chasing The Dragon: Lindsey Carter shares with us what happens when you do more than one drug.

PLUS listener shout outs, a drink recipe, Tell The Bartender is now on Facebook and some fun news about musician Ted Leo, who is the inspiration for the title of this podcast!

Also, like what you hear? Tip me!

Myq Kaplan is a comedian who you may have seen on Letterman, Conan, Comedy Central or walking down your street. Here he is killing it on the Craig Ferguson Show:

Lindsey Carter is an awesome woman who you would be truly lucky to meet if you can pry her away from me. Here she is representing her home state of Kentucky in proper Derby style:

Music Credits:

“Setting Sun” by Chris Powers

“The Mighty Sparrow” by Ted Leo & the Pharmacists

“Around You” by Bastards of Melody

“Act Naturally” by Buck Owens

“Rock Star” by Bran Van 3000

“Bottled in Cork” by Ted Leo & The Pharmacists

Source: Tell The Bartender
http://tellthebartender.com/2013/07/29/tell-the-bartender-episode-14-dont-do-drug/

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Tell The Bartender Episode 13: LIVE!

July 15, 2013

Listen to Episode 13: LIVE!

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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 Lizz Winstead (Co-Creator of the Daily Show, Activist, Awesome Person) and Michael Snow (CBS’s Survivor, also Awesome Person).

Tweet Heat: Lizz Winstead shares a story about the time she got into a bit of trouble on the Twitter machine, plus she shares a very special Minnesota story for the Macalester College alums in the house!

So Many Jeans: Before Michael Snow knew he was gay, he tried to have sex with a woman. It didn’t go so well. And a short story about Survivor behind the scenes!

PLUS Katharine tells a story, we play “Craigslist Ad or Casting Notice” with a real life Matty Blake, and an audience member joins us for the new game, “Bar Talk”!

Also, like what you hear? Tip me!

Here’s some photos of the night courtesy of Tom Scola:

Lizz being awesome

Lizz Winstead

Michael Rose is the first contestant in “Bar Talk”

Michael Snow showing off a signature move

Music Credits:

“Setting Sun” by Chris Powers

“Bottled in Cork” by Ted Leo & The Pharmacists

Source: Tell The Bartender
http://tellthebartender.com/2013/07/16/tell-the-bartender-episode-13-live/

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Tell the Bartender Episode 11: At Your Service

June 19, 2013

Listen to Episode 11: At Your Service

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In this Episode:

The Bitchy Waiter: The elusive Bitchy Waiter joins us to talk about one of the worst jobs he ever had, and it involves Linda Evans, Holly Hobby and a Porcelain Doll. You’ll see.

The Summer Of Dunkin: Oleh Zaychenko shares a very special coming of age story that took place one Summer working at Dunkin Donuts.

Tell the Bartender is coming LIVE to a bar near you! Join us July 8th at 8:00pm at Union Hall in Brooklyn for a night of stories, drinks and games. With special guests LIZZ WINSTEAD (The Daily Show) and MICHAEL SNOW (Survivor) and an appearance by our own Matty Blake to play “Craigslist Ad or Casting Notice!” Tickets are $10 and available here.

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The Bitchy Waiter waits tables and writes about it, hysterically. He is also an actor and singer, but in order to keep his identity anonymous, I can’t link to his accomplishments. You should follow him on Twitter and Facebook. Here he is on Dr. Phil.

Oleh Zaychenko is a musician whose latest project, Bring Prudence, is amazing. You can follow on Twitter here. He is also a heck of a guy, a sweetheart, and a gentleman. Here he is jamming with American Idol’s Sanjaya.

Music Credits:

“Setting Sun” by Chris Powers

“Lloyd I’m Ready To Be Heartbroken” by Camera Obscura

“You Never Even Called Me By My Name” by David Allan Coe, Doug Supernaw, Waylon Jennings, Charlie Pride and Merle Haggard

“Ain’t That A Kick In The Head” by Dean Martin

“Bottled in Cork” by Ted Leo & The Pharmacists

Source: Tell The Bartender
http://tellthebartender.com/2013/06/20/tell-the-bartender-episode-11-at-your-service/

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Tell The Bartender Episode 8: Oops

May 8, 2013

Listen to Episode 8: Oops

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In This Episode:

Horse Power: A few years ago Micaela Walker’s car got hit by a reckless teenage driver. Since this took place in Amish Country, it also happens that the teenager was speeding in a horse and buggy.

The Time Of Your Life: Steve Reynolds tells us about one night with Green Day, his blood, and Winona Ryder.

Oopsie Baby: When Mike Rose’s wife went into labor, he assumed the midwife would get to their home before the baby did. He was wrong.

PLUS Katharine shares a classic drink recipes and gives personal shout-outs to subscribers and supporters, and a new round of everyone’s favorite game, “Craigslist Ad or Casting Notice?” Also, Katharine was a guest on the amazing comedy podcast, Keith and the Girl last week. Hear her tell her favorite bartending stories on their show here!

Micaela Walker is a Brooklyn based photographer, writer and very safe driver. Here is a picture of the incident:

Steve Reynolds is a DJ (founder of the popular 90s event Party Like It’s 1999), an MC (for Bunnie England and the New Originals, New York’s loudest live karaoke band) a music journalist and co-editor of the new book Fan Interference: A Collection of Baseball Rants and Reflections, due out June 18th on Blue Cubicle Press. Here is the photo from the story he told with his blood on the stage:

Mike Rose is an editor at The Unofficial Apple Weblog TUAW.com, and the regular host of the site’s live Sunday night podcast, talking about all things Mac, iPhone and more. You can find him on Twitter @MikeTRose and at his personal site, geekparent.com. Here is a picture of his family the night this story happened:

Music Credits:

“Setting Sun” by Chris Powers

“Bottled in Cork” by Ted Leo & The Pharmacists

Source: Tell The Bartender
http://tellthebartender.com/2013/05/01/tell-the-bartender-episode-8-oops/

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Tell The Bartender Episode 7: I Didn’t Know I Was Nugent

April 22, 2013

Listen to Episode 7: I Didn’t Know I Was Nugent

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In This Episode:

Brooklyn based restaurateur Ted Mann always knew growing up that he was adopted. Recently he found out that his birth father wanted to meet him. Then he found out that his birth father is Ted Nugent. He shares the story of his incredible family reunion.

PLUS Katharine shares a drink recipe with a mixer by the nice people at Cocktail Crate, we play the new game, “Casting Notice or Craigslist Ad” with the help of Matty Blake from The Actors Grind Podcast, and listener shout-outs!

Ted Mann is a restaurateur and bar owner with eleven establishments. They are, in no particular order, Cebu Bar & Bistro, Apt 138, Bar 4, Matchless, Public Assembly, Lone Wolf, No Name Bar, Cubana Social, Camp, Greenwood Park and the soon to be opened Park Luncheonette. Katharine has frequented many of them over the last ten years and they are all amazing. Seriously, you need to eat/drink at his establishments if you find yourself in Brooklyn.

Ted and Ted:

The day they met:

Music Credits:

“Setting Sun” by Chris Powers

“Painted Sevens” by Petula 62

“Father’s Child” by Petula 62

“Bottled in Cork” by Ted Leo & The Pharmacists

Source: Tell The Bartender
http://tellthebartender.com/2013/04/11/tell-the-bartender-episode-7-i-didnt-know-i-was-nugent/

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Tell The Bartender Episode 6: A Night With Kambri

March 26, 2013

Listen To Episode 6: A Night With Kambri

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In This Episode:

We spend the full hour with the amazing Kambri Crews. She tells us what it’s like to grow up as a hearing child with two deaf parents, adventures with mom’s “back massager”, and the night she found out that her father was arrested almost stabbing a woman to death. We laugh, cry and make new drinks.

PLUS Katharine shares a new drink based on a friend and show supporter!

Kambri Crews is a Queens based producer, publicist, writer and storyteller who is the author of the incredible memoir, Burn Down the Ground which you need to buy immediately.

Kambri, looking lovely:

Here is Kambri singing songs in ASL with her mother at her book launch party:

Music credits:

“Setting Sun” by Chris Powers

“Mama Don’t Smoke” by Bran Van 3000

“Predictable” by Bran Van 3000

“Bottled in Cork” by Ted Leo & The Pharmacists

Source: Tell The Bartender
http://tellthebartender.com/2013/03/27/tell-the-bartender-episode-6-a-night-with-kambri/

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Tell The Bartender Episode 5: Taken In

March 10, 2013

Listen To Episode 5: Taken In

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In This Episode:

Cat Napped: Sharda Sekaran reveals how she, her high school friends, and a train full of New Yorkers saved a cat from a man on the subway who claimed to be a space alien.

Martha’s Meltdown: Lora Chio once booked a job in a Martha Stewart commercial without even auditioning. She quickly finds out why.

PLUS Katharine shares a warm weather drink recommendation AND gives personal shout-outs to new subscribers and supporters!

Sharda Sekaran is a Brooklyn based writer, singer and friend. Here she looking striking in a photo taken by one of the featured players in Sharda’s story, animal lover Micaela.

Sharda Sekaran

Lora Chio is an actress, world traveller and all around kick-ass storyteller. Katharine met Lora on the set of a Red Lobster commercial where they saw food differently.

Lora Chio

Music credits:

“Setting Sun” by Chris Powers

“Sneakin Out Of The Hospital” by the Beastie Boys

“There’s No Other Way” by Blur

“Bottled in Cork” by Ted Leo & The Pharmacists

Source: Tell The Bartender
http://tellthebartender.com/2013/03/10/tell-the-bartender-episode-5-taken-in/

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Tell The Bartender Episode 4: New Friends, Old Friends

March 3, 2013

Listen To Episode 4: New Friends, Old Friends

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In This Episode:

Listen To Your Mother: Katharine’s mother talks about the time she was a teenager and almost kidnapped into white slavery while visiting Marrakesh. Then she shares a short story about when her mother was captured by the Nazi’s during WWII.

Wait… What?: Hugh Klitzke tells us about the time he was involved in an exorcism, and learned the value of true friendship.

PLUS Katharine shares her popular White Sangria recipe!

Hugh P. Klitzke is an award winning composer and lyricist, and producer and collaborator with Ingrid Breyer on the musical The Precautionary Principle. He is also voice casting director for a leading bi-coastal talent agency. Hugh has been head of sound for Penn and Teller, an Equity Stage Manager and a lecturer at SUNY Purchase. He’s pretty multi-talented and awesome.

Hugh Klitzke

Katharine’s mother has been her mom for 30-something years. She’d rather not have her identity be public, so here’s a YouTube clip of a narcoleptic kitten.

Music credits:

“Setting Sun” 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/2013/03/04/tell-the-bartender-episode-4-new-friends-old-friends/

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Tell The Bartender Episode 3: For The Love Of…

February 14, 2013

Listen to Episode 3: For The Love Of…

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In This Episode:

I’m Your Daddy: Dean Haspiel shares the very touching story of how he helped out a friend in need. By donating his sperm.

Finding Esteban: John Knefel fell hard for a girl, and took a trip to Argentina to see her. It didn’t go so well.

PLUS Katharine shares her signature Bloody Mary recipe!

Dean Haspiel is a Brooklyn based Emmy Award winning illustrator and comic book writer. You can see some of his work on Welcome To Trip City, among many other places. He will also be co-hosting a night of humor and amazement with Katharine on March 21st at Union Hall in Brooklyn. Here is one of Dean’s creations:

John Knefel is a journalist, comedian, and co-host of Radio Dispatch. He’s also a total badass and has been arrested and even spent some time in Gitmo. Both for work. Here is a picture of John looking awesome and serious:

You can read more about the story he tells on this episode here.

Music credits:

“Setting Sun” by Chris Powers

“Bittersweet” by Chris Powers

“Bottled in Cork” by Ted Leo & The Pharmacists

Source: Tell The Bartender
http://tellthebartender.com/2013/02/14/tell-the-bartender-episode-3-for-the-love-of/

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Tell The Bartender Episode 2: In Hindsight

February 3, 2013

Listen to Episode 2: In Hindsight

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In This Episode:

Just Don’t Let Go Of It This Time: Molly Knefel shares with us the time she sold balloons on rollerblades for a summer job, and in hindsight, learned the meaning of life.

Thanks For The Nightmares, Jonah: Jonah Eller-Isaacs tells a spooky tale about a restless night he spent at a friend’s house. He didn’t find out why until several years later.

PLUS we feature our first original cocktail inspired by the contents of Katharine’s refrigerator: The Molly Surprise!

Molly Knefel is a comedian, performer, journalist and the co-host of Radio Dispatch with her equally talented brother, John. Here is a clip of the three of us in a car together from their hilarious web series, John and Molly Get Along:

Jonah Eller-Isaacs is an artist, writer, cancer survivor, and a tight MC. Visit his blog Groinstrong to read about his incredible journey back to health. Here is a picture of him singing live band karaoke while dressed as a zebra jockey:

Music credits:

“Setting Sun” by Chris Powers

“Bittersweet” by Chris Powers

“Bottled in Cork” by Ted Leo & The Pharmacists

Source: Tell The Bartender
http://tellthebartender.com/2013/02/03/tell-the-bartender-episode-2-in-hindsight/

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