Tell The Bartender - A Storytelling Podcast

In this Episode: Jeffrey Cranor, co-creator of the amazing podcast Welcome To Night Vale, talks to the Bartender about art, writing, performing, and what keeps him going. PLUS listener shout outs, Keith and the Girl and Citizen Radio shout outs, and a drink of the week inspired by Welcome To Night Vale! Like what you hear? Tip me! Or give the show 5 stars!  

In This Episode Brokedown Dorm Room: Dylan Marron tells us about the time he was caught in a pretty serious drug bust, unbeknownst to him. UCBanned: Jake Hart was banned from the Upright Citizen's Brigade Theater for a year. He'll explain why. PLUS listener shout outs!

The bartender is joined by Mara Wilson and Wyatt Cenac for a very special live show about relationships. PLUS listener shout outs, and we play Craigslist Ad or Casting Notice with Matty Blake! Recorded at Union Hall in Brooklyn, NY.

In this Episode: Evan Davis recalls the first time he did comedy, had sex, and got drunk. This did not all happen in one night. Coree Spencer tells about the first time she moved out of her house due to impossible circumstances, and found herself homeless at 17. PLUS, news about the LIVE show on May 8th with Wyatt Cenac and Mara Wilson, and listener shout outs! Like what you hear? Tip me! Or give the show 5 stars!

In this Episode: Mark Duffy worked in the World Trade Center for 20 years until September 11th, 2001. His son Chris was in school, just a few miles away. The two talk about that day and how they finally found their way home.

On this very special live episode recorded at Union Hall, Brooklyn, the Bartender talks to Janeane Garofalo about comedy, the Puppy Bowl and her new show idea, and the very talented Chris Morris shares a very personal story. PLUS we play Craigslist Ad or Casting Notice with Dan Schachner!

In this special short episode, we talk to Jen Collier, a comedian in London. Last week she received an email that told her she was being pulled from a show because there were "too many women" on the bill. Jen tweeted a screenshot of the email and it quickly went viral. Jen joins the bartender to talk about her sudden online fame, being a woman in comedy, and what it feels like to have Sarah Silverman on your side.

In this Episode: Mike Blejer was 11 years old when his au pair started sexually abusing him. After we hear his story, he talks about how common sexual assault is and why survivors are often hesitant to talk about it. The Bartender then shares her own experience with being molested, and why she hasn't publicly addressed it until recently. PLUS, news about the second guest for the live show with Janeane Garofalo on March 5th, and listener shout outs! 

In this Episode:   Corey tells the story about the time he received communion in a church AND a Bar Mitzvah in a van, Libby introduces a new boyfriend to an eccentric family member, and the bartender herself talks about reuniting with her kindergarten sweetheart. PLUS, news about the Live Show/BIRTHDAY EXTRAVAGANZA on March 5th, a drink recipe, and listener shout outs!

In this Episode: Micah tells us about his most difficult heckler (and the life lesson in the bathroom that followed it), and Cecelia shares a short story about her experience with race relations during her time in the Dominican Republic. It involves her dog. PLUS, the first guest is announced for the live show/BIRTHDAY EXTRAVAGANZA on March 5th, and a new drink inspired by a friend! 

In this Episode: We did a full length live show at Union Hall and it was wonderful! Many thanks to our incredible guests Blair Koenig (STFU Parents) and Frank Conniff (Mystery Science Theater 3000, Cinematic Titanic, Cartoon Dump, Totally Biased with W. Kamau Bell). PLUS Katharine tells a story with the help of the Bitchy Waiter, we play “Craigslist Ad or Casting Notice” with Shawn T. Andrew, and an audience member joins us for the game, “Bar Talk”!

In this very special holiday episode, The Bartender talks to both children and adults about their own experiences with the man known as Santa. We also learn about Hannukah Harry, believing in magic, and how cruel some siblings can be. PLUS a new drink recipe, a listener shout-out AND you get to hear the host's sexy head cold voice (again). Happy Holidays!

The bartender just got back from LA and boy, does she have some stories to share. The first is from LA where the lovely Danuta talks about how a certain restraining order came to be. And back in NY, the incredible Myka Fox tells a story about a fun coincidence. PLUS news about the live show, some shout outs, and a new drink inspired by LA/Delta/Sky vodka!

Let's travel! In this episode, we hear stories about a road trip, a road accident, and a very special tale from the bartender herself. PLUS a new round of Craigslist Ad or Casting Notice, news about the next live show, and how to make the best Hot Toddy!   

This episode focuses on relationships. We hear from Katharine's upstairs neighbor Niabi who found out the hard way why dating a person outside your age range can have some unforseen consequences. It involves pee. Then Jamie shares his experience about growing up on a military base, and also what it's like to date after identifying as a transexual man. PLUS an announcement about Katharine recording in LA, some listener shout-outs and great music!

Citizen Radio's Ninja Kevin opens up about a dark time in his life, and what he did to get better. And then there's the story about the duck.

They say youth is wasted on the young, but how else can we have made those gutsy, irresponsible decisions that make us who we are today? In this episode we hear from three people who made some risky choices, and how they paid off. PLUS a new drink recipe, listener mail, and everyone's favorite game Craigslist Ad or Casting Notice!

Marriage - it's all the rage! But how exactly does one pop the question? We hear four touching, funny and surprising stories from people who wanted to make their engagements as special as possible. 

In this Episode: Sometimes things in life don't always go according to plan. Like, let's say you spend two months planning a live version of your podcast with some celebrity guests, and it goes great, but there is a technical issue and it didn't record. You know, like that. Well, sadly, the last live show will live on only in the memories of those who were there BUT we have pictures below of the event, and it inspired this episode. Nature, Nurture: When she started a family with her husband, Micaela Walker wanted things to be as natural as possible. Nature had a different idea. Hear the incredible story about what she learned from her daughter, Lula. Welcome To New York: Maria Carreon was brought to New York City by some unusual circumstances. Things didn't go so well. PLUS a special five minute recap of the LIVE SHOW told to us by audience member and comedian Myq Kaplan (it's a re-Kap-lan!) ALSO listener shout outs,  a new drink recipe, and music from listener NazT N8!

In this Episode: Searching For Lucky Cole: 13 years ago Corey Eisenstein did a project for college and it changed his life. Meet the man behind it. PLUS an update about a past guest, listener shout outs,  and a new drink recipe!