Best Zitty Podcasts (2024)

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Bottled Creativity: Robbie Wilson and the Art of Modern Cocktails 1:20:08

4h ago1:20:08

1:20:08

In this episode, Robbie shares his fascinating journey from an accountant in a soy sauce factory to a beloved figure in the international bartending scene, with stints in Japan and Norway profoundly influencing his approach to cocktail craftsmanship. With our host, Jordan Bushell, they dive deep into the evolution of bottled cocktails, discussing R…

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Blending Luxury and Sustainability: Insights from Jim Wrigley 1:24:16

8d ago1:24:16

1:24:16

In this episode, Jordan Bushnell is joined by the immensely knowledgeable and seasoned bartender, Jim Wrigley, as we dive into a spirited conversation about the intricate world of cocktails and luxury experiences in the hustle of hospitality. In this episode, Jim unfolds his philosophy that luxury isn't about the highest price tag but about savorin…

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Sipping on Knowledge: Massi Zitti's Bar Industry Insights 1:43:04

29d ago1:43:04

1:43:04

From cleaning dishes to shaking up the cocktail scene, Massi has poured his heart into the hospitality industry, and now he's here to spill his secrets. Join Jordan Bushnell in a new episode of "Bartenders in Bars with Booze". Massi takes us through a journey from his early days, working at a fish shop, learning the ropes in a bar, to fermenting an…

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Breaking Down Barriers in Bartending with Pamela Wiznitzer 1:10:04

2M ago1:10:04

1:10:04

Welcome back to another pour of wisdom on "Bartenders in Bars With Booze." I'm your host, Jordan Bushell, and in this episode, we're uncorking a spirited conversation with cocktail maestress Pamela Wiznitzer. Together, we'll shake things up by simplifying the art of cocktail making, making it an accessible craft for all you home bartenders. So prep…

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Bartending in Paris: Agathe Potel on Navigating International Tastes 47:27

2M ago47:27

47:27

Welcome back to 'Bartenders in Bars with Booze' with your host, Jordan Bushell. This time, from the beautiful city of Paris! In this conversation, we dive right into the evolving French cocktail scene, where Agathe Potel shares her bold take on the classic vesper, teasing us with the idea of a hibiscus-infused spin to tantalize the French palate. W…

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Crafting a Legacy: Josh Davis's Journey through Bartending 51:49

2M ago51:49

51:49

Welcome back to 'Bartenders in Bars with Booze' with your host, Jordan Bushell! In this special episode, we dive deep into the rich tapestry of bartending history and culture with industry veteran, Josh Davis. From the Skydome to bustling bars, we traverse the landscapes of memories and mixology, exploring the essence of human connection through th…

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James Urycki's Art of Storytelling Through Cocktail Presentation 52:33

3M ago52:33

52:33

Welcome back to another episode of Bartenders in Bars with Booze, where we immerse ourselves in the spirited world of cocktails and the mixologists who craft them. Today we're sitting down in the vibrant atmosphere of King Karaoke in Chicago's Chinatown with none other than James Urycki, a name that resonates throughout the cocktail industry. In th…

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Hemant the True bar Hero's Journey 40:40

5M ago40:40

40:40

Hemant tells his amazing story of rising to the top of the cocktail world in India, then moving on a hope and a prayor to NYC where he struggled to find his opportunity even living on the streets at one point, now through some luck and an incredible amount of hard work and dedication he runs an ever expanding award winning restaurant and bar group.…

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Yani Frye the Master of Bad Luck in Detroit 1:15:11

5M ago1:15:11

1:15:11

Yani and I delve into his career progression and what led him to open his own space, the trials and tribulations of running your own bar along with building and maintaining an amazing bar team. Yani is a passionate bar proffessional who helped build Detroit's rising scene through time at The Sugar House before moving on and building one of my favou…

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The master of Rum from the frozen north - Robin Wynn - Little Sister 32:41

5M ago32:41

32:41

Robin and I navigating a great career in the bar industry, building a great cocktail program and cocktails and mxing theories. Robin is a one of the original builders of Toronto's cocktail scene and has gone on to run some amazing programs accross the city, he has trained and mentored many of the up and comers in the city, known for his love and pa…

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World Class Canada Bartender of the Year 2023 - Jacob Martin 6:56

1y ago6:56

6:56

This is the episode you've been waiting for! The reflection episode straight after winning the 2023 World Class Canada Bartender of the Year, Jacob Martin opens about the 3 days from that first episode we recorded to the big announcement! Share a dram with the hospitality industry’s top global talents: bartenders, venue owners, distillers and indus…

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World Class Nationals "Meet the Judges" - Lynnette Marrero, Tim Philips and Dennis Tamse 16:53

1y ago16:53

16:53

This one is a special proud Canadian moment for me, when we have world class talent come to our country and be blown away with the talent, it means so much to me for them to see what I am grateful to see daily. Check out Lynnette, Tim and Dennis's perspective on the way Canadian's prepare for globals. Share a dram with the hospitality industry’s to…

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World Class Nationals "Meet the Judges" - Jeff Savage and Massi Zitti 16:30

1y ago16:30

16:30

If you want even a little insight into preparing for the World Class competition, then this is the one for you! Jeff and Massi breakdown how they prepared for the competition and what lead them to win the Nationals. Share a dram with the hospitality industry’s top global talents: bartenders, venue owners, distillers and industry aficionados. Shawn …

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World Class Nationals "Meet the Judges" - Kaitlyn Stewart and James Grant 18:47

1y ago18:47

18:47

We sit down with both World Class World Bartenders of the Year, Kaitlyn Stewart and James Grant and talk about the dichotomy of their experiences with World Class to the International level. Both have amazing insights into changing the guests perception on how you can serve people both directly and virtually. Share a dram with the hospitality indus…

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World Class Nationals "Meet the Judges" - Grant Sceney 12:12

1y ago12:12

12:12

Grant Sceney heads up Botanist in the Fairmont Pacific Rim and is one of the Australian contingent of bartenders that made their way to Canada in 2012; he walks us through his World Class experience and since. Great chat. Share a dram with the hospitality industry’s top global talents: bartenders, venue owners, distillers and industry aficionados. …

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World Class Nationals "Meet the Judges" - Jenner Cormier 13:50

1y ago13:50

13:50

As I said in the very beginning of this episode, Jenner Cormier is the OG World Class Champion, before the camaraderie and team mentality, Jenner headed to the World finals solo; I commend him on his efforts and have always looked up to him as a peer in the same small market vibe that Halifax and Victoria share. Share a dram with the hospitality in…

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World Class Nationals "Meet the Judges" - Shane Mulvany 12:26

1y ago12:26

12:26

Sitting down and getting to know 2016 World Class Canada Winner Shane Mulvany was fantastic, we had never really connected before and it was a pleasure to get to know him and understand his career through World Class. Share a dram with the hospitality industry’s top global talents: bartenders, venue owners, distillers and industry aficionados. Shaw…

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World Class Nationals "Meet the Judges" - Chris Enns 7:40

1y ago7:40

7:40

You've heard from the competitors and now let's hear from the judges, starting with 2018 World Class Canada winner Chris Enns. Seeing how this competition has shaped the careers of the winners is awe inspiring and the camaraderie between them and the competitors is instantaneous. Share a dram with the hospitality industry’s top global talents: bart…

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World Class Nationals "Meet the Judges" - Massimo Zitti 8:57

1y ago8:57

8:57

Massimo Zitti's exuberance for life is second to known and chatting with him on the show really shows the tenacity it takes to become a World Class champ, his balancing act of work, life and this competition is great inspiration for the younger competitors. Share a dram with the hospitality industry’s top global talents: bartenders, venue owners, d…

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World Class Canada Nationals - Adrien Roque 6:24

1y ago6:24

6:24

A very special World Class Canada 10th Anniversary series, I will be bringing back the podcast for this special series. I will be interviewing the competitors on the first day of competition, through to the judges and finally the winner, Jacob Martin. Strap in and get ready for some old school Soole podcasting and we will have tons of fun along the…

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World Class Canada Nationals - Xavier Aleba 5:43

1y ago5:43

5:43

A very special World Class Canada 10th Anniversary series, I will be bringing back the podcast for this special series. I will be interviewing the competitors on the first day of competition, through to the judges and finally the winner, Jacob Martin. Strap in and get ready for some old school Soole podcasting and we will have tons of fun along the…

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World Class Canada Nationals - Harry Tham 5:37

1y ago5:37

5:37

A very special World Class Canada 10th Anniversary series, I will be bringing back the podcast for this special series. I will be interviewing the competitors on the first day of competition, through to the judges and finally the winner, Jacob Martin. Strap in and get ready for some old school Soole podcasting and we will have tons of fun along the…

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World Class Canada Nationals - Daphnee Vary Deshaies 6:24

1y ago6:24

6:24

A very special World Class Canada 10th Anniversary series, I will be bringing back the podcast for this special series. I will be interviewing the competitors on the first day of competition, through to the judges and finally the winner, Jacob Martin. Strap in and get ready for some old school Soole podcasting and we will have tons of fun along the…

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World Class Canada Nationals - Steven Jorgenson 5:54

1y ago5:54

5:54

A very special World Class Canada 10th Anniversary series, I will be bringing back the podcast for this special series. I will be interviewing the competitors on the first day of competition, through to the judges and finally the winner, Jacob Martin. Strap in and get ready for some old school Soole podcasting and we will have tons of fun along the…

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World Class Canada Nationals - Kate Chernoff 5:31

1y ago5:31

5:31

A very special World Class Canada 10th Anniversary series, I will be bringing back the podcast for this special series. I will be interviewing the competitors on the first day of competition, through to the judges and finally the winner, Jacob Martin. Strap in and get ready for some old school Soole podcasting and we will have tons of fun along the…

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World Class Canada Nationals - Sam Clark 5:03

1y ago5:03

5:03

A very special World Class Canada 10th Anniversary series, I will be bringing back the podcast for this special series. I will be interviewing the competitors on the first day of competition, through to the judges and finally the winner, Jacob Martin. Strap in and get ready for some old school Soole podcasting and we will have tons of fun along the…

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World Class Canada Nationals - Jacob Martin 5:48

1y ago5:48

5:48

A very special World Class Canada 10th Anniversary series, I will be bringing back the podcast for this special series. I will be interviewing the competitors on the first day of competition, through to the judges and finally the winner, Jacob Martin. Strap in and get ready for some old school Soole podcasting and we will have tons of fun along the…

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World Class Canada Nationals - Ben Kingstone 5:28

1y ago5:28

5:28

A very special World Class Canada 10th Anniversary series, I will be bringing back the podcast for this special series. I will be interviewing the competitors on the first day of competition, through to the judges and finally the winner, Jacob Martin. Strap in and get ready for some old school Soole podcasting and we will have tons of fun along the…

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World Class Canada Nationals - Emily Vey 4:06

1y ago4:06

4:06

A very special World Class Canada 10th Anniversary series, I will be bringing back the podcast for this special series. I will be interviewing the competitors on the first day of competition, through to the judges and finally the winner, Jacob Martin. Strap in and get ready for some old school Soole podcasting and we will have tons of fun along the…

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Episode #154 - Brad Bodnarchuk, Half a Dozen Hospitality 53:36

2+ y ago53:36

53:36

Finally was able to nail down some time with the very busy, Brad Bodnarchuk. I was on his podcast months ago, and the conversation was enlightening as was this one. Brad takes a very different approach to industry consulting as I do, holistic, emotion driven and focusing on many intangibles that make great venues great. His articulated views on eve…

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Episode #153 - Naren Young, Sweet Liberty 56:59

2+ y ago56:59

56:59

As an Australian kid growing up, Naren was one of the guiding lights of the early years of the cocktail scene in Australia. From editor of the tome that many of us learnt from, Australian Bartender Magazine to running the foundation venue, Bayswater Brasserie that spawned a myriad of careers and venues; to reopening and creating such brands as Dant…

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Episode #152 - Tim Siebert, Citrus and Cane 49:43

2+ y ago49:43

49:43

We are highlighting local this week with Tim Siebert from Citrus and Cane; originally from Australia, we go on the journey of where it all started, opening a bar in the pandemic and how he keeps his understated positivity throughout it all. Share a dram with the hospitality industry’s top global talents: bartenders, venue owners, distillers and ind…

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Episode #151 - Kelsey Ramage 33:24

2+ y ago33:24

33:24

If you don't know who this amazing bartender come entrepreneur is, then you have been missing out; check out the interview I did almost 2 1/2 years ago to get her origin story. Kelsey is an absolute tour de force for the hospitality industry for Canada, running uber successful venues, pop ups, and one of the thought leaders in sustainable bartendin…

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Shot #168 - Stop Using "Old School" as a Reason to be a Poor Leader 8:32

2+ y ago8:32

8:32

This is something I have been lamenting for some time, I will preface all of this with the fact that my upbringing and childhood lead me to use this in the beginning of my career; but I believe that I have changed. Am I hard, yes, have I learnt to lead with empathy, most definitely. The industry is constantly changing, the people in it are evolving…

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Episode #150 - Returning to Resilience 10:08

2+ y ago10:08

10:08

I think after the last couple of years, we all need to be reminded how to keep our chins up and be resilient against what has been one of the worst eras for the hospitality industry. I hope that if you are going through something right now, that this helps in a small way. TEXT ME on COMMUNITY - +1 250 999-4182 Share a dram with the hospitality indu…

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Shot #167 - NFT, Crypto and the F&B Industry 11:35

2+ y ago11:35

11:35

Been watching the digital space, NFTs and Crypto for over a year now and trying to figure out how to apply it to the hospitality sector. With the announcement of the first NFT restaurant opening in NYC next year, it has finally arrived. While many believe that the nature of NFTs is mainly for digital art, the applications of it in the industry spac…

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Episode #149 - Throwback to Side Hustles and Entrepreneurship 5:51

2+ y ago5:51

5:51

It's the start of 2022, let's get it! It's time to build equity in yourself over for someone else, what is your passion, what do you truly want coming out of this pandemic? Push yourself, achieve what you want and be happy this year, make it a mandate. TEXT ME on COMMUNITY - +1 250 999-4182 Share a dram with the hospitality industry’s top global ta…

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Shot #166 - Finding Direction in 2022 6:40

2+ y ago6:40

6:40

I am going to be honest with all of my listeners, the last 3 months has been tough. I know a lot of people have been feeling the grind of the tail end of the pandemic (I hope the tail end) and I have struggled with keeping positive and motivated to do my extra curricular activities including the podcast and BC Spirits. But it's a new year and one t…

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Shot #165 - BC Restrictions on Restaurants and Bars 8:20

2+ y ago8:20

8:20

This was a cathartic rant about the lockdowns across the country but specifically BC. I understand that we have been in a pandemic for almost two years now but the fundamental misunderstanding from the government about what and who should be closed and have mandates placed on them is something I can't ignore. With packed malls and shops, but the ho…

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Episode #148 - Favorite Episode #3 - Dale DeGroff, King Cocktail 1:09:01

2+ y ago1:09:01

1:09:01

This was one of my favorite episodes and the 200th episode of the Post Shift Podcast and I wanted to make it as big as possible, so I had to get the King Cocktail himself; Dale DeGroff. This was an amazing episode, I fanboyed out hard obviously listening to Dale regale on stories of old New York and talking about why almost 20 years later, he decid…

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Shot #164 - Favorite Episode #2 - Jill Cockson 46:32

2+ y ago46:32

46:32

The epitome of the hospitality entrepreneur is the amazing, Jill Cockson. She is one of the minds behind Swordfish Tom's, Drastic Measures and Chartreuse Saloon and her mentality towards business, the industry and building a culture that we wants to be proud of. One of the best business interviews that I have ever had. TEXT ME on COMMUNITY - +1 250…

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Episode #147 - Favorite Episodes #1 - Jeffrey Morgenthaler 44:07

2+ y ago44:07

44:07

I thought going into Christmas and the holidays that I would post some of my favorite episodes and why not start with my 100th episode with Jeffrey Morgenthaler all the way back in January, 2020! A lot has happened over the last 2 years and I think a revisit and catch up on the show is very necessary. Hope you enjoy the next round of episodes. TEXT…

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Shot #163 - Advice for a Solopreneur 8:42

2+ y ago8:42

8:42

Had a phone call from a friend and fellow solopreneur last week, which is when I meant to do this episode but I wanted to get some advice down for the solopreneurs out there that may have doubts in themselves and need some focus. TEXT ME on COMMUNITY - +1 250 999-4182 Share a dram with the hospitality industry’s top global talents: bartenders, venu…

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Episode #146 - Cedd Moses, Pouring with Heart 40:35

2+ y ago40:35

40:35

This was an amazing, in depth chat with Cedd Moses about opening 25 bars in 15 years, promoting from within (their CEO was a bar back 15 years ago) and how he and his team are striving to have 2030 careers by 2030; helping the people in their organisation realize their dreams of having their own space as well as stability through working conditions…

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Episode #145 - David Wondrich, Award Winning Bar History Author 49:28

2+ y ago49:28

49:28

What an amazing opportunity this was for me, having the opportunity to speak with David Wondrich from his humble beginnings as a junior professor to one of the most prolific hospitality history researcher in the world. Apart from the books, he has helped develop multiple award winning spirits with brands, rebirthing long dead spirits and categories…

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Shot #162 - Leadership through Empathy 4:52

2+ y ago4:52

4:52

Over the years, I have worked hard to become less rigid, less hard and worked heavily on my soft skills. Coming from a military family, the practice was hard and authoritative, which in this day and age doesn't work and shouldn't. I have been known has a hard ass, a tough person to work with and I am still to a degree but I have become more open to…

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Episode #144 - Micah Dew, Maker's Mark Diplomat 57:51

2+ y ago57:51

57:51

Had a great catch up with Micah Dew, the Maker's Mark Diplomat for Western Canada; where he regaled the years flairtending across the world, the infamous Roxy in Vancouver and how he made the transition to brand ambassadorship. Great nuggets of information about customer service, gratitude and inspiration. TEXT ME on COMMUNITY - +1 250 999-4182 Sha…

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Shot #161 - Transitioning from Management to Ownership 11:32

2+ y ago11:32

11:32

Last week I did the episode about the transition from staff to management, so this week I wanted to delve into the next step of management to ownership. I go deep on this one because I have done this successfully and not so much successfully and wanted to give some insight to anyone who wants to take those next steps in their career. TEXT ME on COM…

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Episode #143 - Nick Nemeth, Miracle Pop Up and Sipping Santa 41:13

2+ y ago41:13

41:13

Back after a month, chatting with Nick Nemeth from the Miracle Pop Up and Sipping Santa. We chat the history of Miracle Pop Up and Sipping Santa and how this initiative helps bars and charities the world over and how Nick was brought on to push it forward internationally. TEXT ME on COMMUNITY - +1 250 999-4182 Share a dram with the hospitality indu…

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Shot #160 - Transitioning from Staff to Management 11:11

2+ y ago11:11

11:11

With the current state of the industry and mass resignations and people leaving the industry altogether, I wanted to tackle the transition from being a hourly staff member to a salaried manager from the staff perspective and the from the owners. It's been a while since I did a shot, so I wanted this to be unabashed about the realities of it. TEXT M…

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