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Tuff Shift! is a podcast designed to shed light, not just on behind the scenes antics, but on the incredibly resilient, reliable, durable, and of course talented folks who have served time running drinks, taking orders, and entertaining the masses. Who is the person seating me/ serving me/ clearing my plates/ making my drinks? Whether the service is good or bad for whatever reason, are you aware of the life these people lead when they hang up their aprons and put their feet up after putting up with you?
With "105 years" worth of experience slinging hash and shaking drinks, the award-winning actor and singer, Sean Patrick Murtagh welcomes actors, singer, dancers, artists, creatives of all disciplines to share their war-stories, commiserate, and unpack all that goes into surviving the job and living the dream.
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TUFF SHIFT! Episode Fifty-Three: Sean Patrick welcomes the online bartending sensation that is Matty Rangel! As TUFF SHIFT! celebrates it's one year anniversary, we could not have asked for a better guest to help us ring in this milestone! From mental health to crowd control to becoming a social media star, the two unpack the ups and downs and creating opportunities of it all. Follow Matty @therealmattyrangel on instagram, on Facebook: Matty Rangel and of course where it all star...
TUFF SHIFT! Episode Fifty-Two: Sean Patrick welcomes his friend, former coworker, and comrade in jazz hands, April Leonhard. This brassy, bawdy chanteuse-bartender extraordinaire brings her charm and art from the stage, to behind the bar, and really anywhere she goes. From fast food to speakeasies to running the show, the two unpack it all. Follow April @aprilleonhard for her day to day shenanigans as well as @justgirlydrinks for the magic she mixes behind the bar. Support the ...
TUFF SHIFT! Episode Fifty-One: Sean Patrick welcomes the sensation, the phenomenon, the hilarity that is heart and soul behind "The Bitchy Waiter," Darron Cardosa. Truly a dream come true to have this incredibly talented and thoughtful guests. From the dish pit to Times Square to the blog that started the brand, the two unpack every "bitchy" detail. Follow Darron @BitchyWaiter (TikTok: @OfficialTBW) or visit thebitchywaiter.com for merch, cameos and all the updates. Don't miss WE...
TUFF SHIFT! Episode FIFTY: Sean Patrick welcomes the hilarious soprano wonder, et al. Eden Casteel to the show to unpack her four month stint as a waitress. From earning the nickname "Pitch B**ch" to getting out of restaurants to pursue her performance career to ultimately ending back up in hospitality as part of her career as an entertainer. It's obvious these two had a great time sharing stories, and you will too! Follow Eden @edencasteelmusic everywhere (@edencasteel on TikTok)...
TUFF SHIFT! Episode Forty-Nine: Sean Patrick welcomes one of NYC's most beloved actors and educators, Spencer Glass. From opening wine bottles to opening nights, the two unpack the literal blood, sweat and tears that go into waiting tables and booking dream jobs. Charming, engaging, and thoughtful, every working actor should tune in to hear the pearls of wisdom that naturally flow from Spencer. Follow Spencer @hispencerglass or visit www.spencerglass.com to book your session and g...
TUFF SHIFT! Episode Forty-Eight: Sean Patrick welcomes booming-baritone and rising cabaret artist, Francis Garner. From underwhelming tips to charming audiences all over the east coast, the two unpack the good, the bad, and the ugly of customers, coworkers, bosses and reworking "the dream." Follow Francis @francisgarnerbaritone Support the show Follow TUFF SHIFT! everywhere @TuffShiftPodcast Follow host, Sean Patrick Murtagh, everywhere @SeanieBoySFNYC Like what you hear? Find our virtual ...
TUFF SHIFT! Episode Forty-Seven: Sean Patrick welcomes the beautifully talented, incredibly sincere, and triple-threat that is the one and only Morgan Reynolds. From bartending (shirtless) on Broadway to breaking the binary on stage, the two unpack not just surviving the stereotype, but reimagining "the dream" to fit their own personal evolution. Check out Morgan on September 3rd at The Reverie Room in NYC for his One-Act/Double Feature: MY (HOLE) SELF. Follow Morgan at @myholebway or ...
TUFF SHIFT! Episode Forty-Six: Sean Patrick welcomes the talented, magnetic and engaging Matthew Corozine, who just happens to be one of the premier Meisner technique teachers in NYC. From slinging drinks to celebrating 25 years of the Matthew Corozine Studio. Check out his debut book: IF YOU SURVIVED 7th GRADE, YOU CAN BE AN ACTOR. Follow Matthew and his Acting Studio @Matt.acting.coach @Mcstheatre @Mcsmiamiacting or visit: www.matthewcorozinestudio.com Support the show Follow T...
TUFF SHIFT! Episode Forty-Five: You didn't ask for it...but you're getting it anyway! Sean Patrick Murtagh brings you the very first full length "Pre-Shift" episode. All the hot takes, sass, and anecdotes of shifts of yore, spread out over an entire episode. The appetizer as main course of episodes! Support the show Follow TUFF SHIFT! everywhere @TuffShiftPodcast Follow host, Sean Patrick Murtagh, everywhere @SeanieBoySFNYC Like what you hear? Find our virtual tip j...
TUFF SHIFT! Episode Forty-Four: Sean Patrick welcomes back Lianne Marie Dobbs to continue unpacking all things hospitality and pounding the pavement. Despite technologies best attempt to interrupt this interview, "THE SHOW MUST GO ON," as the old saying goes...and boy, oh boy what an incredible second act we have here. Follow Lianne @nycnightingale or go to her LinkTree for all her updates: linktr.ee/LMDSings She will be performing at Feinstein's at the Nikko on August 23rd at 8pm. &nb...
TUFF SHIFT! Episode Forty-Three: Sean Patrick welcomes his friend and amazingly talented human being, Lianne Marie Dobbs. Whether on stage, on the floor, in rehearsals, or behind the host stand, Lianne is not afraid to roll up her sleeves and get the job done. From "celebrity" chefs to headlining venues across the country they unpack it all. Follow Lianne @nycnightingale or go to her LinkTree for all her updates: linktr.ee/LMDSings She will be performing at Feinstein's at the Nik...
TUFF SHIFT! Episode Forty-Two: Sean Patrick welcomes the award-winning tenor dreamboat that is Jack Bartholet. From Insanely high notes in concert to low moments in catering; from piano bars to Carnegie Hall, the two unpack the shade and the Ethan Hawke of it all. Follow Jack @jack.bartholet or visit his website: www.jackbartholet.com Jack's show, CABARAGE, will be playing Thursday, July 24that 8pm at The Arts Project of Cherry Grove. Get your tickets now: www.artspro...
TUFF SHIFT! Episode Forty-One: Sean Patrick welcomes the hilarious, multi-talented, ever-evolving creative, Alex Ringler. From Broadway debuts to workplace meltdowns and taking the reigns to your career, the two unpack the need for an artist to be constantly adapting and in the process of creating between bookings. Follow Alex @alexringler (@alexringler0 on TikTok) or visit his site: alexringler.com Support the show Follow TUFF SHIFT! everywhere @TuffShiftPodcast Follow host, Sean Pa...
TUFF SHIFT! Episode Forty: Sean Patrick welcomes “NYC’s vivacious, voluptuous, Bel Canto Can Belto Diva” Arianna Armon for an episode that is all over the place in the best way possible. From dream roles and nightmare jobs to meeting your heroes and getting band from event venues, this episode flew by for these two and will for you too! Follow Arianna @ladyaria_ Support the show Follow TUFF SHIFT! everywhere @TuffShiftPodcast Follow host, Sean Patrick Murtagh, everywhere @Seani...
TUFF SHIFT! Episode Thirty-Nine: Sean Patrick welcomes Broadway's own, Sam Given to unpack working with legends vs serving them. From shrimp cocktails in a bathtub to Broadway debuts to starting over again, Sam shares his journeys on the multiple career paths he's carved out for himself. Follow Sam @samgivensing or visit his website to watch his content www.samgiven.com Support the show Follow TUFF SHIFT! everywhere @TuffShiftPodcast Follow host, Sean Patrick Murtagh, everywhere @Sea...
TUFF SHIFT! Episode Thirty-Eight: Sean Patrick and Brady continue unpacking life in and out of hospitality , performing and all the shifts along the way. Continuing with Brady’s “spicy tip” from a forward customer to waiting on celebrities who won’t be mentioned to heading back home, Brady is an open book that you just don’t want to put down. Follow Brady @bradycudmore and check out his music wherever you stream. Support the show Follow TUFF SHIFT! everywhere @TuffShiftPodcast ...
TUFF SHIFT! Episode Thirty-Seven: Sean Patrick welcomes his first international guest, my friend to the north, Brady Cudmore. A singer, songwriter, actor, musician, and so much more, Brady come to unpack everything from managers skimming tips to understaffed pre-show lunch rushes to working at NYC landmarks, and customers leaving spicy tips. Follow Brady @bradycudmore and check out his music wherever you stream. Support the show Follow TUFF SHIFT! everywhere @TuffShiftPodcast F...
TUFF SHIFT! Episode Thirty-Six: Sean Patrick and Josh Bardier continue unpacking all that goes in to surviving the job and living the dream. Part Two- we focus in on Josh the actor, the coach, the community maker. From incredible accomplishments to incredible growth and shifts along the way, this episode captures what it is to be an artist in NYC paving their path. Josh Bardier, part two: The Performer. Follow Josh @joshbardier or visit: www.joshbardier.com **Content Warning** thi...
TUFF SHIFT! Episode Thirty-Five: Sean Patrick welcomes Josh Bardier for a TUFF SHIFT! first... a two-parter episode...and no surprise because not only is Josh an amazing talent, but an amazing story-teller. Starting in restaurants at age 14 and making quite the mark for himself in NYC you'll ask yourself how this episode went by so quickly. Josh Bardier, part one: The Survival Job Follow Josh @joshbardier or visit: www.joshbardier.com Support the show Follow TUFF SHIFT! everywhere @Tuf...
TUFF SHIFT! Episode Thirsty-Four: Sean Patrick welcomes the hilarious and heart-warming singer-actor-comedian-musician, Jen Liv! The two talk all about their favorite NYC haunts that are no longer there...RIP Blockheads, extreme health code violations, and... wait for it... liking where you work! From NYC to LA all the pros and cons and differences in food, comedy, performance scenes are unpacked. Follow Jen @itsjenliv everywhere or visit www.itsjenliv.com to see where you can se...
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