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Listen to Episode 31: A 9/11 Story

Tell the Bartender Episode 31: A 9/11 Story

March 30, 2014

Source: Tell The Bartender
http://tellthebartender.com/2014/03/30/episode-31-a-911-story/

In this Episode:

Mark Duffy worked in the World Trade Center for 20 years until September 11th, 2001. His son Chris was in school, just a few miles away. The two talk about that day and how they finally found their way home.

PLUS, a new drink inspired by and named after Blair Koenig from STFU Parents and listener shout outs! Like what you hear? Tip me! Or give the show 5 stars!

Chris Duffy is the host of You’re The Expert, an awesome show. Mark Duffy is retired and is a master hiker. He plans to climb to the highest peak in all 50 states.

Music Credits:

“Setting Sun” by Chris Powers

“Happens All The Time” by Chris Powers

“Pink Moon” by Nick Drake

“Bottled in Cork” by Ted Leo & The Pharmacists

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Listen to Episode 30: LIVE with Janeane Garofalo and Chris Morris!

Tell the Bartender Episode 30: LIVE with Janeane Garofalo and Chris Morris!

March 16, 2014

Source: Tell The Bartender
http://tellthebartender.com/2014/03/17/episode-30-live-with-janeane-garofalo-and-chris-morris/

In this Episode:

Recorded live at Union Hall, Brooklyn, the Bartender talks to Janeane Garofalo about comedy, the Puppy Bowl and her new show idea, and the very talented Chris Morris shares a very personal story. PLUS we play Craigslist Ad or Casting Notice with Dan Schachner!

Watch a clip here:

Pictures, courtesy of Tom Scola:

Music Credits:

“Setting Sun” by Chris Powers

“Bottled in Cork” by Ted Leo & The Pharmacists

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Listen to Episode 29: SHORT! A Funny Thing Happened

Tell The Bartender Episode 29: SHORT! A Funny Thing Happened

March 11, 2014

Source: Tell The Bartender
http://tellthebartender.com/2014/03/11/episode-29-short-a-funny-thing-happened/

In this Episode:

Jen Collier is a comedian in London. Last week, she received this email about a gig:

She tweeted it to her 600 followers and soon it went viral. 6,028 (and counting) retweets later, Jen joins the bartender to talk about her sudden online fame, being a woman in comedy, and what it feels like to have Sarah Silverman on your side.

Jen Collier can be found on her website and Twitter. This is Jen rocking out onstage while still being female:

Music Credits:

“Setting Sun” by Chris Powers

“Bottled in Cork” by Ted Leo & The Pharmacists

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Listen to Episode 28: The Conspiracy of Silence

Tell the Bartender Episode 28: The Conspiracy of Silence

March 2, 2014

Source: Tell The Bartender
http://tellthebartender.com/2014/03/03/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

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Around Brooklyn, Podcast

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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Listen to Episode 26: Tough Crowd

Tell the Bartender: Episode 26: Tough Crowd

January 27, 2014

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

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

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

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

January 12, 2014

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

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

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Listen to Episode 24: Who’s Your Santa?

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

December 15, 2013

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

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

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Listen to Episode 23: LA Story/NY Story

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

December 9, 2013