You’re listening to Bardtenders! A Dungeons & Dragons Podcast where a group of bartenders escape their lives behind bars and trade in their shakers for dice. Join us each episode as we put liquids in cups, explore magical worlds, and whomp monsters along the way! You can check us out at https://www.bardtender.com/ to check in to our shows, explore new content, snag some food & beverage education, and so much more!
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The Mixing Glass | Guest Shift - Bobby Mercier | Large Event Bar Operartions & Management
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You're listening to Bardtenders! In this episode of "The Mixing Glass", Bobby Mercier shares his experiences operating and managing brand activations, cocktail competitions, music festivals, and other large events across the United States and Mexico! Robert Mercier, a New Hampshire native and hockey fanatic, has enjoyed a career spanning close to t…
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The Mixing Glass | Guest Shift - Emma Alexander | Building Bar Culture & The Importance of Mentorship
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You're listening to Bardtenders! In this episode of "The Mixing Glass", we are joined by Emma Alexander to share her expertise on building bar culture and the important of mentorships in the hospitality community. Emma Alexander's journey in the hospitality industry began in the late 90s in Cincinnati, Ohio, where she started as a bartender. Today,…
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The Mixing Glass | Guest Shift - Devin Chapnick | Convenient Cocktail Co.
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The idea of Convenient Cocktail Co. was formed in the Fall of 2022. Devin moved there in 2021 with his then soon-to-be wife after years of working in the Denver bar scene. Devin had plans of opening his own bar and settling down. Devin met his future business partner Josh while working at a local cocktail bar called No Hard Feelings and soon discov…
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The Mixing Glass | Dungeons & Dragons Hot Takes!
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Join Dale & Jon as they discuss some hot takes regarding Dungeons & Dragons! Should the DM fudge their dice while playing? Is the Ranger a useless class? Should playing D&D as a PVP style game be banned for life? Tune in to find out! ---------- Don't miss out on any of the action! Head to www.bardtender.com to stay up to date with all of the Bardte…
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The Mixing Glass | Guest Shift - Ingrid Folkers | Cocktail Competitions
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Ingrid Folkers is a bartender based out of Raleigh, North Carolina. She has 13 years experience behind the bar and truly has a passion for cocktails and spirits. Ingrid has achieved her Level 2 in Spirits Certification from the Wine and Spirit Education Trust (WSET), which she received with distinction. She is an expert in whiskey, but is knowledge…
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Looking for where to start when making your next character for an upcoming campaign? The Bardtenders take a deep dive into Paladins from D&D. Like any good cocktail, characters have multiple ingredients that make up their backstory, classes, and skill sets. Just for each episode of Character Cocktails where we shake things up, one role at a time! -…
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The Mixing Glass | Becoming a Dungeon Master
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Loved Campaign One and can't wait for Campaign Two? Dale & Jon talk about their different approaches towards being a Dungeon Master and how the two campaigns will have their own personal touches attached to them. ---------- Don't miss out on any of the action! Head to www.bardtender.com to stay up to date with all of the Bardtender content, find re…
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Looking for where to start when making your next character for an upcoming campaign? The Bardtenders take a deep dive into Barbarians from D&D. Like any good cocktail, characters have multiple ingredients that make up their backstory, classes, and skill sets. Join us for each episode of Character Cocktails where we shake things up, one role at a ti…
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The Mixing Glass | Guest Shift - Chris Tunstall | A Bar Above
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Chris Tunstall is the Co-Founder and Chief of Brand and Product Development at A Bar Above, and also the former Host of the A Bar Above Podcast. He has extensive experience in professional bartending and bartender career development and is seasoned in running bar programs and operations. Chris is a bar professional with ten years of hospitality exp…
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The Tale & The Telling | Campaign One Q&A
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You asked and we answered! From sharing our favorite moments from the campaign to behind-the-scenes and never-explored plot lines - this is the podcast to listen to for a peek behind the curtain. Ever wonder if Richter is a top or a bottom? You'll have to listen to find out! ---------- Don't miss out on any of the action! Head to www.bardtender.com…
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The Mixing Glass | Guest Shift - Nathan Apodaca | Death & Co. Denver (DC/AM)
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Originally an actor from Peoria Illinois, Nathan found himself enthralled by the world of coffee and hospitality after going from regular to barista at [CxT] Roasting Company. After moving to Colorado and working with Boxcar Coffee Roasters he finally found himself at Death & Company Denver as a Lead Barista with DC/AM. Since joining DC/AM he's bee…
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The Mixing Glass | Guest Shift - Chandler Tomayko | Heard House 2024
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Live from San Antonio, Texas! The Bardtenders head to San Antonio for the Third Coast Cocktail Conference to bring you live episodes with some amazing hospitality professionals. The Bardtenders had the chance to stay at the Heard House sponsored by Heard Card Game where bartenders came together to share their stories and create some amazing memorie…
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Looking for where to start when making your next character for an upcoming campaign? The Bardtenders take a deep dive into Bards from D&D. Like any good cocktail, characters have multiple ingredients that make up their backstory, classes, and skill sets. Join us for each episode of Character Cocktails where we shake things up, one role at a time! -…
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The Mixing Glass | Guest Shift - Keith Taylor | Heard House 2024
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Live from San Antonio, Texas! The Bardtenders head to San Antonio for the Third Coast Cocktail Conference to bring you live episodes with some amazing hospitality professionals. The Bardtenders had the chance to stay at the Heard House sponsored by Heard Card Game where bartenders came together to share their stories and create some amazing memorie…
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The Tale & The Telling | Epilogue | Episode 44
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With the Triton army defeated, the Abyss subdued, and Freepourt slowly recovering - the Bardtenders look to the future and reflect on their journey. ---------- Don't miss out on any of the action! Head to www.bardtender.com to stay up to date with all of the Bardtender content, find resources for mental and physical wellbeing, get access to educati…
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The Mixing Glass | Guest Shift - Solomon Thomas | Heard House 2024
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Live from San Antonio, Texas! The Bardtenders head to San Antonio for the Third Coast Cocktail Conference to bring you live episodes with some amazing hospitality professionals. The Bardtenders had the chance to stay at the Heard House sponsored by Heard Card Game where bartenders came together to share their stories and create some amazing memorie…
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The Tale & The Telling | Into the Abyss - Part Two | Episode 43
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With Martine seemingly defeated, a greater danger lies on the horizon for the Bardtenders as Freepourt's future hangs in the balance. ---------- Don't miss out on any of the action! Head to www.bardtender.com to stay up to date with all of the Bardtender content, find resources for mental and physical wellbeing, get access to education materials, a…
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The Mixing Glass | Guest Shift - Matty Rangel | Heard House
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Live from San Antonio, Texas! The Bardtenders head to San Antonio for the Third Coast Cocktail Conference to bring you live episodes with some amazing hospitality professionals. The Bardtenders had the chance to stay at the Heard House sponsored by Heard Card Game where bartenders came together to share their stories and create some amazing memorie…
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The Tale & The Telling | Into the Abyss - Part One | Episode 42
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The Bardtenders head towards their final confrontation with the Tritons. What awaits them at Memorial Park? ---------- Don't miss out on any of the action! Head to www.bardtender.com to stay up to date with all of the Bardtender content, find resources for mental and physical wellbeing, get access to education materials, and check out what all of o…
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The Mixing Glass | Guest Shift - Sarah LM Mengoni | Once Upon a Cocktail
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A veteran barkeep, Sarah LM Mengoni cut her teeth working in Michigan beer dives and shot joints (before the law even allowed her to enjoy them) then moved to Chicago where she discovered and embraced the World of the Cocktail. Her enthusiasm for cocktail culture and gift for crafting unique recipes has earned her industry recognition, such as 50 W…
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The Tale & The Telling | Gary's Gifts | Episode 41
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Gary reminisces about his past and shares a moment with the Bardtenders before they face Martine and the Tritons. ---------- Don't miss out on any of the action! Head to www.bardtender.com to stay up to date with all of the Bardtender content, find resources for mental and physical wellbeing, get access to education materials, and check out what al…
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The Mixing Glass | Chicken Cock Whiskey | Guest Shift - Gregg Snyder
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In this episode of The Mixing Glass, Gregg Snyder joins us to discuss his career, legacy, and what it's like being the Master Distiller for Chicken Cock Whiskey! Gregg Snyder is currently the CEO of Distilled Spirits Consulting LLC and has over 46 years of experience and knowledge in the distilled spirits industry. Gregg has teamed up with Grain & …
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The Tale & The Telling | Down to Business | Episode 40
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Alistair and his mom gather supplies. Richter connects with his past and contemplates the future. Orin contemplates life with a permanent +1. ---------- Don't miss out on any of the action! Head to www.bardtender.com to stay up to date with all of the Bardtender content, find resources for mental and physical wellbeing, get access to education mate…
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The Mixing Glass | ELEVATE & Chilled Media | Guest Shift - De'Qustay Johnson
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Coming to you live from Louisville, Kentucky - the Bardtenders attended the ELEVATE conference hosted and sponsored by Chilled Media! During the conference, we had the opportunity to talk with some amazing hospitality professionals and we can't wait for you to hear their stories! In this episode, De'Qustay Johnson joins us to talk about her career …
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The Tale & The Telling | Better Places | Episode 39
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After their fight with Delilah, the Bardtenders begin to tie off some loose ends before heading to their final confrontation with Martine and the Tritons. ---------- Don't miss out on any of the action! Head to www.bardtender.com to stay up to date with all of the Bardtender content, find resources for mental and physical wellbeing, get access to e…
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The Mixing Glass | ELEVATE & Chilled Media | Guest Shift - Julia Melucci
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Coming to you live from Louisville, Kentucky - the Bardtenders attended the ELEVATE conference hosted and sponsored by Chilled Media! During the conference, we had the opportunity to talk with some amazing hospitality professionals and we can't wait for you to hear their stories! In this episode, Julia Melucci joins us to talk about her career in t…
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The Tale & The Telling | Family Feud | Episode 38
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Richter and Delilah come face to face to settle the score and end the feud between them. Who will take control of their family's legacy? ---------- Don't miss out on any of the action! Head to www.bardtender.com to stay up to date with all of the Bardtender content, find resources for mental and physical wellbeing, get access to education materials…
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The Mixing Glass | ELEVATE & Chilled Media | Guest Shift - Jeff Greif
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Coming to you live from Louisville, Kentucky - the Bardtenders attended the ELEVATE conference hosted and sponsored by Chilled Media! During the conference, we had the opportunity to talk with some amazing hospitality professionals and we can't wait for you to hear their stories! In this episode, Jeff Greif talks about the ELEVATE Conference hosted…
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The Tale & The Telling | Hard Hitting Questions | Episode 37
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The St. Umbra clan has captured a tail and Richter, Orin, & Calista lead the interrogation. Alistair heads to a ritual to examine the artifact to get a glimpse into the past. ---------- Don't miss out on any of the action! Head to www.bardtender.com to stay up to date with all of the Bardtender content, find resources for mental and physical wellbe…
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The Mixing Glass | ELEVATE & Chilled Media | Guest Shift - Wane Lindsey
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Coming to you live from Louisville, Kentucky - the Bardtenders attended the ELEVATE conference hosted and sponsored by Chilled Media! During the conference, we had the opportunity to talk with some amazing hospitality professionals and we can't wait for you to hear their stories! In this episode, Wane Lindsey talks about his career and his connecti…
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The Tale & The Telling | The Past, Presented | Episode 36
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The conflict is drawing near as the Bardtenders make plans to protect their loved ones and head towards the inevitable battle. ---------- Don't miss out on any of the action! Head to www.bardtender.com to stay up to date with all of the Bardtender content, find resources for mental and physical wellbeing, get access to education materials, and chec…
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The Mixing Glass | ELEVATE & Chilled Media | Guest Shift - Dale DeGroff & Ted Breaux
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Coming to you live from Louisville, Kentucky - the Bardtenders attended the ELEVATE conference hosted and sponsored by Chilled Media! During the conference, we had the opportunity to talk with some amazing hospitality professionals and we can't wait for you to hear their stories! In this episode, we had the chance to talk to some titans in the worl…
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Happy Holidays everyone! Join Brandon & Jon as they talk about the past year and what exciting things lay ahead in 2024 for Bardtenders!By Bardtenders
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The Mixing Glass | Guest Shift - Jacob Mentel | Mental Health Behind the Bar
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Jacob Mentel is a bartender from San Diego, California, and has worked in some amazing bars over the years including Youngblood cocktails, Noble Experiment, and Polite Provisions where he was trained by Sam Ross and Erick Castro. Jacob is an advocate for mental health in the hospitality industry and shares his life experiences and journey over the …
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It's time for a holiday special! Brandon steps in as the DM to take the Bardtenders on a special one-shot. Joining us for this episode is Caleb Reeves! You can find Caleb on social media @Caleb_Reeves and stay up to date on all of his adventures in hospitality. Enjoy the episode and don't forget to "Obey. Teach. Flourish." ---------- Don't miss out…
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The Mixing Glass | Guest Shift - Tyler MacLellan | Three Dots & a Dash
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Tyler MacLellan is currently one of the bar managers at Three Dots & a Dash in Chicago Illinois. Tyler has worked in bars & restaurants all around Wisconsin including being one of the opening bar managers for PufferFish, a tropical cocktail bar that is currently on the roof of Hotel Metro in downtown Milwaukee. Tyler talks with us about his experie…
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The Tale & The Telling | Tabletops & Coffee Shops | Episode 35
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With the inevitable conflict approaching, the Bardtenders plan their next move while Gary fills them in (finally) on where he's been and what happened to him. ---------- Don't miss out on any of the action! Head to www.bardtender.com to stay up to date with all of the Bardtender content, find resources for mental and physical wellbeing, get access …
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The Mixing Glass | Guest Shift - Nick Crutchfield | Talefeather Podcast
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Bringing over 25 years of hospitality, brand ambassadorships, and marketing experience to the role, Nick Crutchfield joins Lyre’s from a background that includes positions as Master Educator for the Diageo portfolio for the Controls Division across 17 states. Other positions over 9+ years at the company include Master of Whisk(e)y for the Washingto…
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Looking for where to start when making your next character for an upcoming campaign? The Bardtenders take a deep dive into Rogues from D&D. Like any good cocktail, characters have multiple ingredients that make up their backstory, classes, and skillsets. Join us for each episode of Character Cocktails where we shake things up, one role at a time! -…
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The Mixing Glass | Guest Shift - Carl Busch | Do You Want to Start a Tab?
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Carl Busch has been bartending for almost two decades and has been a powerful force behind the cocktail movement in Iowa. Having won “Iowa’s Best Mixologist Contest” twice, Carl has taken his craft to the next level and has pursued his dreams with talent, passion, and dedication to the field of hospitality and bartending. Carl also hosts a YouTube …
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The Tale & The Telling | Warring in the Deep | Episode 34
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Having just saved Gary and Arty from the Triton's hideout, the Bardtenders make plans for the road ahead as they gather their allies closer. ---------- Don't miss out on any of the action! Head to www.bardtender.com to stay up to date with all of the Bardtender content, find resources for mental and physical wellbeing, get access to education mater…
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The Mixing Glass | Guest Shift - Dan & Kypp | The Industry Podcast
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Dan and Kypp started "The Industry Podcast" about 2 years ago. Their show attempts to tell the stories of people in the service industry. They have interviewed several well-known bartenders, servers, and chefs from all around the world. Dan and Kypp attempt to keep the conversations loose so they can flesh out any interesting topics that may natura…
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The Tale & The Telling | Frightened Tritons | Episode 33
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With the element of surprise in their favor, the Bardtenders are close to saving Gary. Can they get away without causing too much suspicion? We all know the answer to that one... ---------- Don't miss out on any of the action! Head to www.bardtender.com to stay up to date with all of the Bardtender content, find resources for mental and physical we…
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The Mixing Glass | Guest Shift - Maya Hahn | Talnua Distillery
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Maya Hahn joins the Bardtenders to talk about her career in the hospitality industry! Maya grew up in Gainesville, Florida, and got her start in the craft beverage industry there as the general manager of Swamp Head Brewery. She was hooked on the ins and outs of working for small businesses - especially one in the craft alcohol space -but after wor…
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The Bardtenders take a look into the Fighter class from D&D 5e and some of the amazing things this class has to offer. Just like a cocktail, the character that you create has many components that help you create something new and exciting for every campaign! ---------- Don't miss out on any of the action! Head to www.bardtender.com to stay up to da…
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The Mixing Glass | Guest Shift - Autumn Wade & Jerod Turner | Coaches & Dragons
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Autumn & Jerod are the creators behind COACHES & DRAGONS, a personal development program that translates roleplaying games into tools for self-discovery and action so you can experience life as a bold adventure. They are both certified Co-Active coaches and share a love of gaming and chaotic good. They believe tabletop roleplaying games offer a fam…
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The Tale & The Telling | Silent But Deadly | Episode 32
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Gary is in danger and the Bardtenders race to free him from an unknown captor. What lies in wait for the crew and will they get to him in time? ---------- Don't miss out on any of the action! Head to www.bardtender.com to stay up to date with all of the Bardtender content, find resources for mental and physical wellbeing, get access to education ma…
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The Mixing Glass | Guest Shift - Chris Porto | Many Worlds Tavern
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Chris Porto (he/him) is a founder of Many Worlds Tavern, an online coffee roasting company that sells “Coffee for Game Night” and “Tea for the Tabletop.” Chris has worked for seven years in many different parts of the coffee industry, including being a barista, manager, taster, and roastery support. Now, he does digital marketing for the Many World…
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The Tale & The Telling | Fit & Focused | Episode 31
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Looking for ways to keep Joji at bay, Orin seeks assistance from a new mentor. Alistair does CrossFit against his will. And Richter plays with cats. ---------- Don't miss out on any of the action! Head to www.bardtender.com to stay up to date with all of the Bardtender content, find resources for mental and physical wellbeing, get access to educati…
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The Mixing Glass | Guest Shift - Justin Carr | Adventurers Anonymous
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Justin Carr is a member of a D&D actual play group called Adventurers Anonymous. Adventurers Anonymous live streams their games to Twitch and Youtube. Their podcast was born out of a Curse of Strahd game that the members all randomly joined on Startplaying.com. Father Doom (Landon Guss), praise be unto him was their fated DM and runs their first ca…
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