The tiny violin plays as we release the eighth and FINAL episode of the Bar-Fabric Podcast, Series One! To cap our inaugural season, boy, do we have a heavy hitter for you! In this episode:

• 1:17 - YOU'RE WRONG ABOUT: CHAIN RESTAURANTS/BARS - Charlotte tells us about the comfort and joy she finds in the arms of the chain venues that we all recognise.

• 5:37 - HOW'D YOU GET THAT JOB? JACKIE ZYKAN - Charlotte gets an insightful talk in with Jackie Zykan, American Whiskey legend and ex-Master Taster at Old Forester.

• 20:24 - IN CONVERSATION WITH - JOHAN EKELUND - Johan, legendary london bartender and founder of Sharp & Dapper, describes his business journey that continues to improve bartenders' outfits all over the industry!

• 23:51 - FOUR MORE BARS - JOHN ROBINSON - Joseph has his final music chat of the series with John Robinson, Head of Music in The Umbrella Project (behind The Sun Tavern, Discount Suit Co. and more). From conversations around non-specific rock n' roll to the coining of 'pre-bangers', this is an insight into one of the most phenomenal music programs in the world.

  Find John's superb song choices and more on this playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4AtTaO4ifsz3NgQ4D1ryxT?si=cc726b573bae47e0

If you missed the previous episodes, go back and listen now!

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This is episode seven of the Bar Fabric Podcast! We wish you a happy return to normality after the holiday season. To smooth the process, here's what you can find in this episode:

• 1:27 - YOU'RE WRONG ABOUT: RTDs (Ready-to-drink cocktails) - Who shall rise up to defend the premade cocktail of bottle and can? Only our leader, our host, our narrator, Ali!

• 5:42 - HOW'D YOU GET THAT JOB? DARREL DAVIES - Cam chats with barrel manufacture expert Darrel Davies, Director of Cooperage Ops at Brown Forman. If you're a barrel nerd, this one's for you.

• 23.39 - ABROAD SPECTRUM - RUBEN ACEVES - Listen in on Dani's conversation with erudite Herradura Global Ambassador, Ruben Aceves, and absorb some wicked agave talk.

• 37.11 - THE IMPORTANCE OF: POSITIVITY- Joseph draws on his own experiences to talk about managing hate and sharing support in the industry.

If you missed the first six episodes, go back and listen now!

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Welcome to episode six of the Bar Fabric Podcast! We hope you like excellent conversation and great accents. In this episode:

• 2:04 - YOU'RE WRONG ABOUT: TEQUILA CRISTALINO - Yleana, Brown Forman's UK Sales Director, speaks about her home in Mexico in her empassioned defence of a misunderstood Tequila style.

• 6:26 - HOW'D YOU GET THAT JOB? YEAHITSRENEE (PART 2) - Charlotte finishes her conversation with pro DJ, radio plugger and media expert Renee about her experience in and around hospitality, and how it informs her present day-to-day.

• 20:29 - FOUR MORE BARS - JON NICKOLL (PART 2) - Joseph finishes his conversation with Jon Nickoll, composer, podcaster and legendary pianist at The American Bar at The Savoy, to chat through is (somewhat expansive) experience with music in hospitality.

• 35:31 - THE IMPORTANCE OF: STORYTELLING - Cam weaves a beautiful tartan of Jasper Newton Daniel, babbling brooks and being early for work - for the art of storytelling.

If you missed the first five episodes, go back and listen now!

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Hello and welcome back to the fifth installment of the Bar-Fabric Podcast - we're so glad you're back. In this episode:

• 2.03 - YOU'RE WRONG ABOUT: ICE IN COUPES - Joseph, like a modern Shakespeare, takes the mic to weave a compelling tragedy.

• 8:04 - HOW'D YOU GET THAT JOB? YEAHITSRENEE (PART 1) - Charlotte talks to pro DJ, radio plugger and media expert Renee about her experience in and around hospitality, and how it informs her present day-to-day.

• 20:27 - FOUR MORE BARS: JON NICKOLL (PART 1) - Joseph sits down with Jon Nickoll, composer, podcaster and legendary pianist at the American Bar at The Savoy, to chat about through his (somewhat expansive) experience with music in hospitality.

If you missed the first four episodes, go back and listen now! *You may only listen to this podcast if you are above the legal drinking age in your region. Drink responsibly and do not share with anyone under the legal drinking age.*

• Hello and welcome back to the Bar-Fabric Podcast - we're really getting into the swing of things now, aren't we? In this episode:

• 1:47 - YOU'RE WRONG ABOUT: ??MYSTERYCOCKTAIL?? - Matt C takes us through a flowing, capoeira-style defence of a refreshing 80's classic, in his how inimitable (and sometimes rhyming) style.

• 5:08 - HOW'D YOU GET THAT JOB: JONATHAN ALMOND - PART 2 - Joseph finishes his conversation with Jon Almond, founder of Delightful Media. This part of the conversation covers Jon's expertise and experience in social media. Expect to learn about the mysterious and seemingly sentient beast that is 'the algorithm'!

• 24:09 - THE IMPORTANCE OF: TRADITION - Charlotte shares her thoughts on this fundamental element in society, and where it falls in regards to the drinks industry.

• * You may only listen to this podcast if you are above the legal drinking age in your region. Drink responsibly and do not share with anyone under the legal drinking age. *

Welcome back! In this episode of your new favourite bar industry podcast:

• 1:31 - YOU'RE WRONG ABOUT: NON-AGE STATEMENT WHISKIES - Charlotte describes (in the style of the Microsoft Word Paperclip) why you're missing out on a whole world of whisky wonders if you're too caught up in the numbers!

• 6:23 - HOW'D YOU GET THAT JOB: JONATHAN ALMOND - PART 1 - Joseph talks to the founder and director of Delightful Media about his journey to becoming one of the best and most distinctive digital creators in the drinks industry... Hope you don't mind the word 'Content'.

• 26:40 - THE IMPORTANCE OF: SIMPLICITY - Dani shares his observations on an topic of growing relevance to cocktail menus, preparation and service.

• If you missed the last two episodes, go back and listen now!

• * You may only listen to this podcast if you are above the legal drinking age in your region. Drink responsibly and do not share with anyone under the legal drinking age. *

Hello again! This is the SECOND EVER EPISODE of the Bar-Fabric Presents Podcast - we’re so pleased you’re back.

In this episode:

• 1:43 - YOU'RE WRONG ABOUT: THE LYNCHBURG LEMONADE - Cam, with a voice like melted chocolate, takes us through the ultimate Tennessee classic - and why it’s due a resurgence.

• 7:02 - HOW'D YOU GET THAT JOB: GEAROID CAHILL - PART 2: Michael hosts the Distillery Manager at Slane Irish Whiskey, chatting about the current state of Irish Whiskey according to the distillers, as well sharing yeast, sustainability and other related whiskey nuggets.

• 20:53 - FOUR MORE BARS: BRYAN GAILLARD - PART 2: Joseph completes his conversation with Bryan Gaillard, DJ and General Manager at Dalston's Brilliant Corners and "Mu", about his favourite music in hospitality. If you like disco... this one's for you.

We hope you enjoy! If you missed the first halves of both Michael and Joseph's conversations, do go back and listen to Episode 1 - they really are brilliant.

Bryan's wonderful Four More Bars playlist can be found here:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1YrGB6vpIyxUdkKngCdL4f?si=5f2364bcb8224a53

* You may only listen to this podcast if you are above the legal drinking age in your region. Drink responsibly and do not share with anyone under the legal drinking age *

The Bar-Fabric UK Team are SO excited to share: The VERY FIRST EPISODE of the Bar-Fabric Presents Podcast!

In this episode:

• 1:50 - YOU'RE WRONG ABOUT: THE TEQUILA SUNRISE - Dani lets loose on this presently (for some reason) underrated tequila staple.

• 4:51 - HOW'D YOU GET THAT JOB: GEAROID CAHILL - Michael hosts the Distillery Manager at Slane Irish Whiskey, discussing the exciting reality of everyday life in a distillery and the opportunities available to get involved.

• 17:23 - FOUR MORE BARS: BRYAN GAILLARD - Joseph speaks to Bryan Gaillard, DJ and General Manager at Dalston's Brilliant Corners and "Mu", about his favourite music in hospitality. If you like disco... this one's for you.

• 29:05 - THE IMPORTANCE OF: COMMUNITY - Matthew pours his heart out over one of the greatest pillars in hospitality - community.

We hope you love it - don't forget to tune in next time to hear the second halves of both Michael and Joseph's conversations.

Bryan's wonderful Four More Bars playlist can be found here:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1YrGB6vpIyxUdkKngCdL4f?si=5f2364bcb8224a53

* You may only listen to this podcast if you are above the legal drinking age in your region. Drink responsibly and do not share with anyone under the legal drinking age *