Today we discuss more headlines involving fast food workers fighting for their rights, child bartenders, and how as a server you might want to know a tiny bit of ASL.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today we discuss more headlines involving fast food workers fighting for their rights, child bartenders, and how as a server you might want to know a tiny bit of ASL.See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Catch-Up & Gen Z Spidey

We're back and still battling heartburn from the biggest pitcher of margarita known to man, discuss the hot-strike summer, and thanks to your Server Submitted Stories, get to shame a parmesan thief and much more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We're back and still battling heartburn from the biggest pitcher of margarita known to man, discuss the hot-strike summer, and thanks to your Server Submitted Stories, get to shame a parmesan thief and much more!See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Catch-Up & Sriracha pt. 1

Henry Zebrowski

We go way back to our first collab with Last Podcast on the Left host Henry Zebrowski!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We go way back to our first collab with Last Podcast on the Left host Henry Zebrowski!See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Re-fire: Halloween & Henry Zebrowski

The month of October is now as commercialized and busy as December, creating a slew of seasonal jobs and ways to make extra bling while you get your spooky on!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The month of October is now as commercialized and busy as December, creating a slew of seasonal jobs and ways to make extra bling while you get your spooky on!See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Spooky Season Service Industry

Today, we really get into what getting hooked up at a bar or restaurant consists of. We discuss how one might achieve freebies or buy backs by being a good customer, and when and what we do in the service industry when we like you, or need to right a wrong with a free dessert or app. Oops!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today, we really get into what getting hooked up at a bar or restaurant consists of. We discuss how one might achieve freebies or buy backs by being a good customer, and when and what we do in the service industry when we like you, or need to right a wrong with a free dessert or app. Oops!See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Art of the Hook-Up

After a much needed break, Brooke and Andrea have clocked back in! Today we read your stories and discuss some headlines that happened while we were napping in the coat room.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

After a much needed break, Brooke and Andrea have clocked back in! Today we read your stories and discuss some headlines that happened while we were napping in the coat room.See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Did We Miss Anything?

Splash! We wanted to send you into the summer with wet and wild vibes until we return. Stay sweet and have the BEST SUMMER EVER. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Splash! We wanted to send you into the summer with wet and wild vibes until we return. Stay sweet and have the BEST SUMMER EVER. See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Poolside Service and Swim Up Bars

Brandie Posey

Brandie Posey, Host of Lady to Lady on Exactly Right Network joins us to discuss crab pretzels, Chili's Rita Robot, and getting sat with a 91-top in today's latest episode of Side Work Podcast!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Brandie Posey, Host of Lady to Lady on Exactly Right Network joins us to discuss crab pretzels, Chili's Rita Robot, and getting sat with a 91-top in today's latest episode of Side Work Podcast!See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Rib Shacks, Puke Purses, and Brandie Posey

Ty Hess

California has to cram for an exam, Hilton is training servers to be professional portrait takers for customers, maternity leave is a mess for service workers and then we speak with "The Gooch" aka, Chef Ty Hess based out of Salt Lake City, Utah!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

California has to cram for an exam, Hilton is training servers to be professional portrait takers for customers, maternity leave is a mess for service workers and then we speak with "The Gooch" aka, Chef Ty Hess based out of Salt Lake City, Utah!See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Waitographers, River Rats, and Chef Ty Hess

From Flairtending to Operation Swill, we are here to talk about TGI Friday's!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

From Flairtending to Operation Swill, we are here to talk about TGI Friday's!See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Thank God It's An Episode About TGI Friday's

Veteran waitresses clap back in a new weekly comedy podcast where nothing's off the table other than the 15 percent tip we just stuffed into our apron. Hosted by Brooke Van Poppelen &amp; Andrea Wallace, the two use their combined 30 plus years of servitude, extensive careers in comedy (while waiting tables), and disdain for entitled Yelp culture to dish about the career that everyone should experience to be a decent human being. Side Work Podcast combines current events, trends in the service industry and food, with hilarious server submitted stories from around the world. Godspeed and Good Tips!

They just get it.

Y’all are causing me to have ‘in the weeds’ dreams again!!! 😂😖😩

Lol!

Veteran waitresses clap back in a new weekly comedy podcast where nothing's off the table other than the 15 percent tip we just stuffed into our apron. Hosted by Brooke Van Poppelen &amp; Andrea Wallace, the two use their combined 30 plus years of servitude, extensive careers in comedy (while waiting tables), and disdain for entitled Yelp culture to dish about the career that everyone should experience to be a decent human being. Side Work Podcast combines current events, trends in the service industry and food, with hilarious server submitted stories from around the world. Godspeed and Good Tips!

Side Work Podcast

In Episode 03 Pt. I (Already going into the world of two-parters??)We are dishing some dirt - edible dirt in this installment! The girls talk about the non-server, the plebe, THE CUSTOMER. What makes them good or bad, considered a regular, or a professional scam artist? We drop celebrity customers names like a tray of drinks! Then, after discussing nightmare restaurant owners in the last episode, the gals invite restaurant and bar owner Aaron Sine to defend his side of the job. What's not to love about someone who tries to force customers to eat 100 shrimp and get their picture on the wall of a seafood chain?---Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/side-work-podcast/supportSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In Episode 03 Pt. I (Already going into the world of two-parters??)We are dishing some dirt - edible dirt in this installment! The girls talk about the non-server, the plebe, THE CUSTOMER. What makes them good or bad, considered a regular, or a professional scam artist? We drop celebrity customers names like a tray of drinks! Then, after discussing nightmare restaurant owners in the last episode, the gals invite restaurant and bar owner Aaron Sine to defend his side of the job. What's not to love about someone who tries to force customers to eat 100 shrimp and get their picture on the wall of a seafood chain?--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/side-work-podcast/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/side-work-podcast/support</a>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Ep. 03 Pt. 1 "Hotdogs and a Humbling with Aaron Sine"

Brian Lucas

The ladies launch into the "charade" of service from elegant table crumbing, to pepper grinding, to pretending you give a sh*t about someones birthday. We interview our sound engineer Brian Lucas who recalls a very distinct night when he kept his restaurant open 'til 6AM for Kiefer Sutherland. This story is EVERYTHING.---Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/side-work-podcast/supportSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The ladies launch into the "charade" of service from elegant table crumbing, to pepper grinding, to pretending you give a sh*t about someones birthday. We interview our sound engineer Brian Lucas who recalls a very distinct night when he kept his restaurant open 'til 6AM for Kiefer Sutherland. This story is EVERYTHING.--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/side-work-podcast/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/side-work-podcast/support</a>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Ep. 04: "Cigarette Refills, Blood Allergies, and Brian Lucas"

James Dunn

We share our first server submitted story! We then explore all the ways a server gets slammed, overwhelmed, and deep into the WEEDS. When you're subjected to the PTSD of being in the weeds over and over and over again that leads to.... server nightmares, AKA waitmares. Then our good buddy James Dunn drops in to talk about working every back of house position at a restaurant before being promoted to server.---Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/side-work-podcast/supportSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We share our first server submitted story! We then explore all the ways a server gets slammed, overwhelmed, and deep into the WEEDS. When you're subjected to the PTSD of being in the weeds over and over and over again that leads to.... server nightmares, AKA waitmares. Then our good buddy James Dunn drops in to talk about working every back of house position at a restaurant before being promoted to server.--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/side-work-podcast/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/side-work-podcast/support</a>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Ep. 06: "Living Waitmares, The Dish Pig, and James Dunn"

Jason Woolfolk

Restaurants are gross, people are gross and the two combined together make for some gross topics of conversation. We are here to ruin every day restaurant items you never gave a second thought to while dining out. Also - tips for servers not to be slovenly such as: WASH YOUR APRON. Then, our good friend, long time server, bartender and now GM of LA's most "Irish-ish"bar drags himself out of bed after a closing shift to weave tales of the horror and delight of working on Hollywood Blvd and wondering if Drunk Sonic the Hedgehog finally died.---Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/side-work-podcast/supportSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Restaurants are gross, people are gross and the two combined together make for some gross topics of conversation. We are here to ruin every day restaurant items you never gave a second thought to while dining out. Also - tips for servers not to be slovenly such as: WASH YOUR APRON. Then, our good friend, long time server, bartender and now GM of LA's most "Irish-ish"bar drags himself out of bed after a closing shift to weave tales of the horror and delight of working on Hollywood Blvd and wondering if Drunk Sonic the Hedgehog finally died.--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/side-work-podcast/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/side-work-podcast/support</a>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Ep. 05 "Tainted Meatballs, Cowboy Jerry, and Jason Woolfolk"

Side Work podcast has officially made it past 10 episodes which is something to celebrate! This week we are comping you some extra content featuring interview moments that didn't make it into episodes, an update on one of our guests, and additional discussions from your servers. Thanks again to Matt Braunger, Brandy Barber, Jason Woolfolk and Aaron Sine for the bottomless stories and opinions regarding service industry madness.---Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/side-work-podcast/supportSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Side Work podcast has officially made it past 10 episodes which is something to celebrate! This week we are comping you some extra content featuring interview moments that didn't make it into episodes, an update on one of our guests, and additional discussions from your servers. Thanks again to Matt Braunger, Brandy Barber, Jason Woolfolk and Aaron Sine for the bottomless stories and opinions regarding service industry madness.--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/side-work-podcast/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/side-work-podcast/support</a>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Ep. 11 "Doggie Bag of Bonus Content"

Mike Burns

When you send back food do the waiter and chef both spit on it? Is it safe to go out for seafood on Mondays? Do all servers hate all customers? We confirm, confess, and deny to the best of our knowledge! Lots of "ewwwww" this week with Eliot Glazer sitting in for Kyle, who once again briefly died. Then, potato chip connoisseur, former waiter and friend Mike Burns drops by to tell us how he learned to party like a gay man thanks to his restaurant job.---Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/side-work-podcast/supportSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

When you send back food do the waiter and chef both spit on it? Is it safe to go out for seafood on Mondays? Do all servers hate all customers? We confirm, confess, and deny to the best of our knowledge! Lots of "ewwwww" this week with Eliot Glazer sitting in for Kyle, who once again briefly died. Then, potato chip connoisseur, former waiter and friend Mike Burns drops by to tell us how he learned to party like a gay man thanks to his restaurant job.--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/side-work-podcast/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/side-work-podcast/support</a>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Ep. 21 "Restaurant Myths, Urban Legends, and Mike Burns"

John Roy

Today's Special: sleeping with your co-workers. It was time we speak of it and turns out this topic will be a mini-series. Then we put some funny #serverlife tweets on blast. Writer, comedian and former lunch server at Stir Fire Grill, John Roy stops by to talk about the chicken brain we all inhabit while waiting tables, and the oldest known ketchup on Navy Pier in Chicago.---Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/side-work-podcast/supportSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today's Special: sleeping with your co-workers. It was time we speak of it and turns out this topic will be a mini-series. Then we put some funny #serverlife tweets on blast. Writer, comedian and former lunch server at Stir Fire Grill, John Roy stops by to talk about the chicken brain we all inhabit while waiting tables, and the oldest known ketchup on Navy Pier in Chicago.--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/side-work-podcast/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/side-work-podcast/support</a>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Ep. 07 "Homemade Bitters, Kombu-chup and John Roy"

Alea James

We recorded this episode at the very end of May during Mental Health Awareness Month but we need awareness every damn day - particularly in the service industry. We go deeper into why this line of work breeds and invites self-destructive behavior, examine our own issues over the years while waiting tables and living that vampire life, AND manage to be funny about it. The good news is there is a real shift in the industry happening with healthier environments being fostered from the top down. AKA chefs are checking their shit and getting sober. Yay! Did you know there are recovery groups specifically for chefs and servers? We talk about that too. Then our dear friend Alea James drops into the pod den as our first official back of house guest but she gets a pass because she did wait tables at an internet cafe before going to culinary school and becoming an uber talented pastry chef.---Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/side-work-podcast/supportSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We recorded this episode at the very end of May during Mental Health Awareness Month but we need awareness every damn day - particularly in the service industry. We go deeper into why this line of work breeds and invites self-destructive behavior, examine our own issues over the years while waiting tables and living that vampire life, AND manage to be funny about it. The good news is there is a real shift in the industry happening with healthier environments being fostered from the top down. AKA chefs are checking their shit and getting sober. Yay! Did you know there are recovery groups specifically for chefs and servers? We talk about that too. Then our dear friend Alea James drops into the pod den as our first official back of house guest but she gets a pass because she did wait tables at an internet cafe before going to culinary school and becoming an uber talented pastry chef.--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/side-work-podcast/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/side-work-podcast/support</a>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Ep. 24 "Mental Health, Addiction, & Pastries with Alea James"

Jackie Zebrowski

We decided it was time to look into the origins of American women in the service industry and discovered that for nearly 150 years not only was it illegal for a woman to work in a restaurant or bar, we weren't even allowed to be in one. V COOL. We dive into the always brilliant laws men create to keep a lady down, but don't worry we are the queens of subversion! Our hungover research will stretch across a few episodes but for now we talk about Puritanical society in the 1830's, Ordinaries, Snugs, The Temperance Movement and laws that kept women from bartending until the 1970's. WTF. Then our sister in arms Jackie Zebrowski drops by the podcast to detail 8 1/2 years managing the Blue Stove in Brooklyn. Even though she's in anger management, no, she won't make your  dumb kid a "babyccino".---Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/side-work-podcast/supportSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We decided it was time to look into the origins of American women in the service industry and discovered that for nearly 150 years not only was it illegal for a woman to work in a restaurant or bar, we weren't even allowed to be in one. V COOL. We dive into the always brilliant laws men create to keep a lady down, but don't worry we are the queens of subversion! Our hungover research will stretch across a few episodes but for now we talk about Puritanical society in the 1830's, Ordinaries, Snugs, The Temperance Movement and laws that kept women from bartending until the 1970's. WTF. Then our sister in arms Jackie Zebrowski drops by the podcast to detail 8 1/2 years managing the Blue Stove in Brooklyn. Even though she's in anger management, no, she won't make your  dumb kid a "babyccino".--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/side-work-podcast/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/side-work-podcast/support</a>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Ep. 13 "The Slob and the Knob, Pie-TSD, and Jackie Zebrowski"

Today we explore the comforting existence of American diners. We discuss the origins of a "diner car" morphing into the long, compact establishments we love to stumble into after a night out and why diner waitresses are cut from a different cloth. Diners remain a meeting place for people of all stripes and are refreshingly unlike modern restaurants and dammit they intend to keep it that way. Then, Brooke's dad, a retired police officer calls in to fondly remember midnight shifts spent at The Nugget drinking free coffee and being treated to off-menu items while keeping the local riffraff in line.---Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/side-work-podcast/supportSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today we explore the comforting existence of American diners. We discuss the origins of a "diner car" morphing into the long, compact establishments we love to stumble into after a night out and why diner waitresses are cut from a different cloth. Diners remain a meeting place for people of all stripes and are refreshingly unlike modern restaurants and dammit they intend to keep it that way. Then, Brooke's dad, a retired police officer calls in to fondly remember midnight shifts spent at The Nugget drinking free coffee and being treated to off-menu items while keeping the local riffraff in line.--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/side-work-podcast/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/side-work-podcast/support</a>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Ep. 22 "Hot Food, Cold Service"

David Crabb

Summer jobs means summer money, baby! Today we discuss the sweaty, hectic hustle of seasonal work when restaurants double in size and garden patios around the country stay slammed for three months. But first we go off about a recent epidemic of bad hostesses and "dork font" on menus. Then, David Crabb stops by the pod den to truly horrify and delight us with stories of utter debauchery he witnessed as a bartender and server for nearly sixteen years.---Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/side-work-podcast/supportSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Summer jobs means summer money, baby! Today we discuss the sweaty, hectic hustle of seasonal work when restaurants double in size and garden patios around the country stay slammed for three months. But first we go off about a recent epidemic of bad hostesses and "dork font" on menus. Then, David Crabb stops by the pod den to truly horrify and delight us with stories of utter debauchery he witnessed as a bartender and server for nearly sixteen years.--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/side-work-podcast/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/side-work-podcast/support</a>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Ep. 25 "Summer Jobs, Little Chernobyl, and David Crabb"

Jen Kirkman

Today we talk kids: the "good", the bad, and the very bad scenarios servers find themselves in waiting on children. We throw it back and talk about our experiences going out to eat as wee little rug rats then move into present day where it seems entitled little tots and clueless parents are the name of the game. It's a tough topic so we've got advice for servers and parents on how to make it a tolerable experience for all parties and not end up having the owner banish your family to a life dining at Denny's only. After that, the fabulous and fearless Jen Kirkman stops into the podcast to dish on the strange, classist habits of elite country club members she had to wait on in Beverly Hills and more!  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/side-work-podcast/supportSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today we talk kids: the "good", the bad, and the very bad scenarios servers find themselves in waiting on children. We throw it back and talk about our experiences going out to eat as wee little rug rats then move into present day where it seems entitled little tots and clueless parents are the name of the game. It's a tough topic so we've got advice for servers and parents on how to make it a tolerable experience for all parties and not end up having the owner banish your family to a life dining at Denny's only. After that, the fabulous and fearless Jen Kirkman stops into the podcast to dish on the strange, classist habits of elite country club members she had to wait on in Beverly Hills and more! --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/side-work-podcast/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/side-work-podcast/support</a>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Ep. 16 "Kids Menu, Binaural Beats, and Jen Kirkman"

Giulia Rozzi

In today's episode we sound off about customers with dietary particulars from being vegan, to the dreaded over-modifier.  We break down the growing trend of people claiming "allergy" to get what they want and how it's very stressful for a kitchen and can cheapen the safety of people with actual deadly allergies. We decide that y'all are crazy and should maybe just stay home. Then, our favorite friend and comedian Giulia Rozzi drops by the podcast to recall her days as a server but mostly talks about all the restaurant workers she hooked up with on the Jersey Shore.---Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/side-work-podcast/supportSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In today's episode we sound off about customers with dietary particulars from being vegan, to the dreaded over-modifier.  We break down the growing trend of people claiming "allergy" to get what they want and how it's very stressful for a kitchen and can cheapen the safety of people with actual deadly allergies. We decide that y'all are crazy and should maybe just stay home. Then, our favorite friend and comedian Giulia Rozzi drops by the podcast to recall her days as a server but mostly talks about all the restaurant workers she hooked up with on the Jersey Shore.--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/side-work-podcast/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/side-work-podcast/support</a>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Ep. 19 "Food allergies, the waiter whisperer, and Giulia Rozzi"

Jordan Carlos

Nacho Mama

Our history of women in the service industry continues as we explore the beautiful world of gender and race discrimination within the job. In short: it was a woman's job, then it wasn't, then it was again while men were at war, then men came back and kicked us out of the job, then it was our job again after some legislation passed, but then we were pushed out of fine dining and potential to earn good money. And where that left POC is an entirely different struggle that still needs a lot of correcting. Proud that this episode arrives right on the heels of Equal Pay Day. Then our dear friend and amazing comedian and writer Jordan Carlos, host of WNYC's "Adulting" podcast sits down with us to talk about the wild streets of Glendale as well as his time bussing tables and being the "Do Boy" at a Manhattan restaurant. There's a great rat story, too. ---Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/side-work-podcast/supportSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Our history of women in the service industry continues as we explore the beautiful world of gender and race discrimination within the job. In short: it was a woman's job, then it wasn't, then it was again while men were at war, then men came back and kicked us out of the job, then it was our job again after some legislation passed, but then we were pushed out of fine dining and potential to earn good money. And where that left POC is an entirely different struggle that still needs a lot of correcting. Proud that this episode arrives right on the heels of Equal Pay Day. Then our dear friend and amazing comedian and writer Jordan Carlos, host of WNYC's "Adulting" podcast sits down with us to talk about the wild streets of Glendale as well as his time bussing tables and being the "Do Boy" at a Manhattan restaurant. There's a great rat story, too. --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/side-work-podcast/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/side-work-podcast/support</a>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Ep. 15 "Sober Curious, Nacho Mama's and Jordan Carlos"

Alan Starzinski

Let's talk money. When you're a server how are you still broke even though your pockets are flush with cash?? We discuss all the ways in which having a serving job could earn you financial freedom..... as long as you don't spend half of your tips at the bar next door, which is exactly what we all do. It's a vicious cycle. Then, Alan Starzinski stops by the pod den to talk about how serving at Applebee's really prepped him for bigger things in life: waiting tables at Dave and Buster's.---Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/side-work-podcast/supportSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Let's talk money. When you're a server how are you still broke even though your pockets are flush with cash?? We discuss all the ways in which having a serving job could earn you financial freedom..... as long as you don't spend half of your tips at the bar next door, which is exactly what we all do. It's a vicious cycle. Then, Alan Starzinski stops by the pod den to talk about how serving at Applebee's really prepped him for bigger things in life: waiting tables at Dave and Buster's.--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/side-work-podcast/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/side-work-podcast/support</a>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Ep. 26 "Bad with Money, Mace Face, and Alan Starzinski"

Eliot Glazer

Brunch: reviled and feared by servers and chefs alike, this meal for amateurs is only growing more unstoppable each year. The gals from Side Work break down why it's the worst shift and why you're worse off for eating it. If hearing "bottomless mimosas" is triggering, be warned as this episode contains graphic terms like "hollandaise", "bloody bar" and "Sunday funday".  We then welcome Eliot Glazer into the pod den to tell us about waiting tables at crab boils in Long Island and the carnage that ensued. As a special treat, we've also included the new single "Brunchin'" by Brooke Van Poppelen and Julian Velard off of their new comedy &amp; music EP Comfort Zone that dropped today!---Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/side-work-podcast/supportSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Brunch: reviled and feared by servers and chefs alike, this meal for amateurs is only growing more unstoppable each year. The gals from Side Work break down why it's the worst shift and why you're worse off for eating it. If hearing "bottomless mimosas" is triggering, be warned as this episode contains graphic terms like "hollandaise", "bloody bar" and "Sunday funday".  We then welcome Eliot Glazer into the pod den to tell us about waiting tables at crab boils in Long Island and the carnage that ensued. As a special treat, we've also included the new single "Brunchin'" by Brooke Van Poppelen and Julian Velard off of their new comedy &amp; music EP Comfort Zone that dropped today!--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/side-work-podcast/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/side-work-podcast/support</a>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Ep. 18 "Go Brunch Yourself with Eliot Glazer"

Renee Felice Smith

We talk about all the ways in which the service industry breaks you down physically and emotionally which makes sense because restaurants seem to be constructed of glass, knives, fire, sharp corners, slippery floors and dim lighting. We thoroughly discuss how effed up our feet are and will be for the remainder of our lives. Then our buddy Renee Felice Smith (of NCIS fame!!) drops by to discuss how she hustled big bucks out of customers at Applebee's in Long Island for two years. Who knew Applebee's was open until 2AM?!---Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/side-work-podcast/supportSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We talk about all the ways in which the service industry breaks you down physically and emotionally which makes sense because restaurants seem to be constructed of glass, knives, fire, sharp corners, slippery floors and dim lighting. We thoroughly discuss how effed up our feet are and will be for the remainder of our lives. Then our buddy Renee Felice Smith (of NCIS fame!!) drops by to discuss how she hustled big bucks out of customers at Applebee's in Long Island for two years. Who knew Applebee's was open until 2AM?!--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/side-work-podcast/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/side-work-podcast/support</a>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Ep. 10 "Broken Bodies & Brains w/ Renee Felice Smith"

Harvey Girls

Renee Gauthier

We are back with some more hungover history of women and their role in the service industry in America. Kyle's ghost makes some appearances throughout the episode and we talk about The Harvey Girls who are pivotal to women becoming self-sufficient wage earners in the West! Then our girl Renee Gauthier, a floor captain, top server, team manager and BOSS BITCH when it came to waiting tables and bartending drops by to enlighten us with her competitive edge which made her shine on the job.---Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/side-work-podcast/supportSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are back with some more hungover history of women and their role in the service industry in America. Kyle's ghost makes some appearances throughout the episode and we talk about The Harvey Girls who are pivotal to women becoming self-sufficient wage earners in the West! Then our girl Renee Gauthier, a floor captain, top server, team manager and BOSS BITCH when it came to waiting tables and bartending drops by to enlighten us with her competitive edge which made her shine on the job.--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/side-work-podcast/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/side-work-podcast/support</a>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Ep. 14 "Harvey Girls and Renee Gauthier"

Mike Lawrence

We explore the world of unsung food service heroes - counter workers! Brooke, Andrea &amp; Kyle recall definitely being exploited as teenagers at an array of bagel, ice cream, and coffee counters for about $5 an hour. The trend of waiter-less restaurants taking over Los Angeles is debated - especially how you tip at some of these places. But really, in this episode we step aside to let comedian and writer wunderkind Mike Lawrence  tell us about his six year stint working at McDonald's in Davie, Florida. We can't hold a candle to that level of dedication and Mike brings some great insight into the fast food life - we're lovin' it!---Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/side-work-podcast/supportSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We explore the world of unsung food service heroes - counter workers! Brooke, Andrea &amp; Kyle recall definitely being exploited as teenagers at an array of bagel, ice cream, and coffee counters for about $5 an hour. The trend of waiter-less restaurants taking over Los Angeles is debated - especially how you tip at some of these places. But really, in this episode we step aside to let comedian and writer wunderkind Mike Lawrence  tell us about his six year stint working at McDonald's in Davie, Florida. We can't hold a candle to that level of dedication and Mike brings some great insight into the fast food life - we're lovin' it!--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/side-work-podcast/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/side-work-podcast/support</a>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Ep. 12 "Counter Attack with Mike Lawrence"

Josh Cheney

In this episode we are a house divided: dinner theater lovers and ... dinner theater haters. We explore all the ways in which food is definitely the understudy and performance is the star, from 1950's diners and insult themed restaurants, to Medieval Times and the Magic Castle. We then talk with Josh Cheney about being a server/ performer at now defunct back talk restaurant Ed Debevic's -where you paid for a side of "shove it" with your french fries.---Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/side-work-podcast/supportSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode we are a house divided: dinner theater lovers and ... dinner theater haters. We explore all the ways in which food is definitely the understudy and performance is the star, from 1950's diners and insult themed restaurants, to Medieval Times and the Magic Castle. We then talk with Josh Cheney about being a server/ performer at now defunct back talk restaurant Ed Debevic's -where you paid for a side of "shove it" with your french fries.--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/side-work-podcast/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/side-work-podcast/support</a>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Ep. 17 "Dinner and a Show with Josh Cheney"

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