Keys Bartender

In today's episode we talk about unruly patrons whether they be dogs or patrons. Please share this episode with your friends and or leave a review on Spotify or iTunes. Note: Pictured here is Apollo Horan a 10-month-old Golden Doodle. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/support

A Christmas tree lighting, a bathroom pass, a dead Turkey vulture, a grumpy assed bartender and flavored martinis are all topics for discussion. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/support

A cool snap in the Florida Keys drives the crowds indoors. Yes, 65 degrees does it in South Florida. A couple patrons take freedom of speech to a dark place and don't understand when Jim informs them the Catch is not a public space. "I'm sorry the white nationalist club is somewhere else." --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/support

A couple comes into the Catch right before closing and they are ..... welcomed. People are decorating for Xmas earlier in Key Largo. Jim experiences some cognitive decline. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/support

Jim answers the question he is most asked> --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/support

How hard is it to not drink as a Bartender? Can a non-drinker make tasty cocktails? What drinks should be stirred or shaken? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/support

A slow weekend at the Catch allows Jim to catch up on some Football. The holiday season is an excellent time to do something for your community. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/support

A flock of Law Enforcement personnel virtually c*ck blocks the Catch Restaurant on a Friday evening. How do cocktails get their names? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/support

Jim goes into the reasoning behind drink pricing. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/support

Jim has to make corrections from the previous episode. Is there a type Greeting Card that apologizes for a false death announcement? Maybe something like; "Heard you are alive." --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/support

Jim believes that while bartending theatrics can be entertaining, he prefers a focus on the actual drink production rather than showmanship. He also highlights bartenders whom he considers to be exceptional in their craft. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/support

A patron's question prompts Jim to make sure he is in the right place. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/support

A new Bar opens about 100 yards away and Jim thinks it will increase business. Jim is back at the Catch Restaurant for less than a week when he gets a strange phone call. A man accuses Jim of having a swingers Bar. First of all, its not, second what's wrong with a Swingers Bar? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/support

After your candidate loses it is easy to become pessimistic, but it is your duty to be there for your family and friends. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/support

Jim returns to his former position. Remember, the election is tomorrow, so cast your vote as though it matters to the women in your life whom you cherish. If you believe discussing politics on the Podcast is inappropriate, that's unfortunate; perhaps consider starting your own Podcast. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/support

Money is not the only criteria for choosing a bartender/service position. Your job satisfaction, commute, job responsibilities, etc. should figure in to the decision. When a job offer comes in unsolicited Jim gets suspicious. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/support

After meeting a mother and her daughter from Mississippi Jim realizes what he doesn't need to know. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/support

Carefully organizing your bar workspace can simplify your job. By keeping your most commonly used items, such as spirits and mixers, within easy reach, you can accelerate production. Jim claims to possess a laid-back attitude, yet he prefers to complete chores promptly. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/support

Jim's family receives some bad news. Everyone has bad news days, but it helps you if we keep it away from our work. We talk about compartmentalizing for our own well-being. Fantasy Fest wraps up in Key West. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/support

Avoiding discussions of politics or religion in your venue, as well as the news, can help maintain a positive atmosphere. This applies to you as well. With our unparalleled access to both authentic and fabricated information, it's easy to adopt a negative view of life, which can lead to depression and anxiety. Therefore, it's vital to take moments to foster a positive outlook for your own well-being. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/support