Bartender Bangaz

About Bartender Bangaz

Welcome to Bartender Bangaz, the podcast where drinks meet real talk! We pull back the curtain on the exciting, challenging, and often hilarious world of the bartending lifestyle. Whether you're a seasoned bartender, a passionate bar lover, or just curious about nightlife stories, this is your new favorite spot to hang out. What You'll Find On Our Channel: Industry Secrets & Tips: Actionable advice on cocktail making, customer service, and managing the busy bar life. Bartender Lifestyle Interviews: Unfiltered conversations with industry professionals about their careers, challenges, and best/worst shifts. Hilarious Nightlife Stories: The funniest and craziest things that happen when the lights go down and the drinks start flowing. We release new episodes every week! Subscribe now and let's pour a round!

Publisher

Bartender Bangaz

Category

business · comedy

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

2 Dec 2025

Latest episode

18 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

44 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   18 Oct 2026

   The Most-Disrespectful Co-Worker No-Show Ever!

   Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! (https://rss.com/podcasts/bartender-bangaz/voicemail) Want to know what really happens behind the bar after last call? This week on Bartender Bangaz, Mark the Shark is joined by Toronto mixologist, TV personality, and hospitality pro Michael Pez for an unfiltered look into the chaos, craft, and insanity of the industry. From surviving a battle with kidney cancer and becoming a shirtless bartender in a drag bar to dealing with wedding co-workers who ghost, creepy customer encounters, and why New York and Toronto party completely differently, this episode pours out the absolute truth straight, no chaser.

2. 

   11 Oct 2026

   "Surprise Me" Is The WORST Bar Order!

   Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. (https://rss.com/podcasts/bartender-bangaz/voicemail) In Episode 43 of Bartender Bangaz, Mark the Shark sits down at All and Sundry in NYC with beverage consultant, mixologist, and expert judge on E!’s hit show Cocktail Wars, Melissa Brook!Melissa breaks down her unique journey—from starting out in Hollywood film production (working at Entertainment Tonight, Miramax, and DreamWorks) to stepping behind a dive bar for guest shifts, climbing to fine dining, and ultimately consulting on beverage programs nationwide. In this episode, we cover:Behind the Scenes of E!’s Cocktail Wars: What it's really like on set judging drinks alongside Lance Bass, Joey Fatone, and celebrity guest judges like Seth Green, Lauren Graham, and Bron Strowman. Dive Bars vs. Fine Dining: Transitioning between fast-paced dive bar energy and elevated mixology. The Golden Rules of Bartending: Advice for new bartenders, common mistakes, and how to command respect while managing a bar team. Behind the Bar Etiquette: Why bartenders hate the phrase "surprise me," how to handle "make it strong" orders, and reading the room before ordering a complex cocktail. Industry Trends: Pre-batching, draft cocktails, the rise of elevated free-spirited mocktails, and avoiding toxic garnishes. Follow Bartender Bangaz:Instagram: @BartenderBangazHost: Mark "Mark the Shark"Guest: Melissa Brook

3. 

   4 Oct 2026

   How to Successfully Run a Bar with Zero Experience

   Welcome back to another episode of Bartender Bangaz! This week, host Mark the Shark is on location at his home base—The Sandbar in Ocean Beach, Fire Island—sitting down with the man who built it all: his boss, Sandbar John! From buying the old "Alligator" bar on Tumbleweed Tuesday with zero industry experience to tearing down drop ceilings full of rodents, dealing with drill-sergeant chefs, and surviving "military-grade" bouncers—John opens up about 20 years of midlife crises, nightmarish kitchen mishaps, and the wild early days of transforming Sandbar into a Fire Island staple. Grab a Henny and a Heineken, sit back, and enjoy the unfiltered truth behind running a legendary beach town bar!

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

4 ratings

Spotify

4.7 / 5

13 ratings

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