Bar Talk with Jenna

Has anyone felt emotional and physically hangover since December? Well Jenna has. Today she breaks down why she has felt this way and the correlation this all has to her birthday. Jenna also discusses birthday depression and how this is an actual thing. She leaves you with 5 ways to get out of this January funk if you feel like you're in it.

After the news of Damar Hamlin needing CPR during the Monday Night Football game Jenna wanted to talk to former college football player and host of Are You Serious Sports podcast, Blake Ruffino. The two discuss how we have de-humanized football players, how the game can make these players become desensitized to the risk and is it worth it.

This week Jenna sits down with New York City bartender and host of the podcast, She Werks Hard for the Money, Nina Scalera. The two talk about what goes on behind the bar, the biggest tip her ever received and the lessons she has learned while being in the hospitality industry.

Football and Thanksgivings go together like fireworks and the 4th of July. Jenna wanted to learn more about how this tradition began. This week hear from football historian, Jeremy Swick (@theaveragehistorian) to learn when the first NFL game on Thanksgiving happened, why the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys will always be apart of the day, and how the tradition actually started from Ivy League college football.

This week Jenna invites Annie Costabile to the bar. Annie is a multimedia journalist for the Chicago Sun Time covering the Chicago Sky and Red Stars and she has also been covering the Bulls this season as well. She is the host of the podcast Equal Play where she aims to highlight the brightest women in sports from the field to the front office. In this conversation Annie discusses the importance of showing up, why patiences isn’t always a good thing and so much more.

A few weeks ago Jenna had a conversation in Shinnick's Pub that lead to this week's podcast; Surrender is a New Start. Jenna discusses how letting go of the reins can be the beginning on something incredible.

In a bucket list conversation, Jenna chats with Paul Konerko to discuss what 2005 means to him, why he decided to come back for his final year in 2014 and and how he felt he didn’t deserved the sent off that he received. Jenna asked about the relationship between Konerko and Jose Abreu and what it was that Paul taught him in his final year. The conversation ends on some great insight from Konerko on the complexity of loyalty in sports from both a player and organizational point of view, and how it’s biting the Yankees.

Jenna sits down with podcaster, Rodney Perry of the of The Simply King Podcast to figure out why people ties their opinions to their beliefs. Rodney shares how we can be better at listening and 3 tips to be better at having conversations.

This week Jenna is sitting down with the Chicago White Sox visiting batboy, Anthony Arredia and learns what goes on in a clubhouse. Anthony shares how he got the job and what it is that the job entails. The crazy hours that come with the gig, the wildest errands he's had to run for a player and the nicest MLB star that made him feel apart of the team.

In this week's Mini Motto Monday Jenna explores one of the four agreements; don't take anything personally. How can you shift your mindset to realize that nothing is personal? When you learn to implementing this into your life can and will reduce stress and anxiety.

This week Jenna sits down with professional volleyball player & Olympic medalist, Karsta Lowe. Jenna knew she needed to have Karsta on Bar Talk after listening to Ted Talk. We dive into the idea of radical acceptance and how this has changed Karsta out look on life. Being a mental health advocate Karsta discuss how we are not doing enough for professional athletes. She expands more into how having a conversation is a start and we still have along way to go. Not only for athletes but for people in general. We end the show on some fun ridiculous random rapid...

This week Jenna dives into the importance of detaching from the outcome you want. Letting go of the “how” is the key to that. That very important key is difficult and Jenna shares the key step into detaching and what it is that you need to focus on.

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In this week’s mini Jenna explores the idea that we all care, so why do we tell ourselves we don’t? Listen in as Jenna shares why you need to admit to yourself and go after what you care about.

Jenna sits down with Janice Scuriosa, writer and podcaster for NBC Sport Edge and CHGO. Jenna knew she wanted to have Janice on after CHGO posted a clip of her talking about coming up in this industry. Janice said, “I didn’t think anyone was interested in what I had to say.” The two chat about the feedback Janice received from that clip and the similarities and differences between the MLB & WNBA, the two leagues that Janice covers. Janice opens up about being neurodivergent and how this has impacted her life.

Today is Bar Talk 100th EPISODE! A huge milestone that Jenna didn't know if she would reach 2 years ago when she started this during the pandemic and now here we are! As much as this episode is meant to be a celebration and the truth is Jenna's not in a celebratory mood. Listen to the opening to hear what Jenna has to say about the recent events that have happened in Chicago.

Everyone seemed to enjoy the first, Secrets from your Bartender podcast episode that Jenna thought, "let's do it again!" Get ready to laugh as Jenna chats with fellow neighborhood bartender, Mikey "Meechy" Hillock from Turtles Bar & Grill. The two share their experiences of being behind the bar as well as drunken stories.

Practicing gratitude is something that can change your life. A small and simple act of realizing and expressing out loud what it is that you are grateful for will not only make your realize how much you have, it will attract more blessings into your life. In this mini Moto Monday Jenna shares 3 things you can start to practice gratitude now.

Jenna dives into the importance of how you are communicating to yourself. She also explains how this conversation is actually a conversation you're having with the universe.

On another episode of mini Moto Monday's, Jenna is sharing the 5 things she wished she knew sooner in life.

Jenna sits down with former NHL goaltender & 2015 Stanley Cup Champ, Scott Darling, to discuss his new endeavor, stand up comedy. Scott shares how he got into comedy and you’ll find out which famous comedian he has tattooed on him. He also opens up about his depression that he’s been experiencing since 2003 and how his therapy journey has created a bridge for him to be vulnerable with his closest friends. This conversation gets deep but you will be laughing the whole way due to Scott’s dark sense of humor that you can really see shine in his stand up act...

This time Jenna is getting asked the questions. Rapper and voice over actor, Southside Jake, is asking Jenna where her love of baseball stems from and the impact it’s had in her life. The two also get a little derailed in discussing the future of their careers, how consistency is the key, and you just have to keep swinging. Eventually, a single turns to a double, a double to a triple and a triple into a home run. That home run doesn’t happen until you have the courage to step up to the plate and swing. BONUS CLIP: To B...

There’s something about baseball that makes you feel like a little kid again. A sense of bliss, joy and being-carefree washes over you when being near a baseball diamond. This week Jenna adventures to Dyersville, Iowa where she had the opportunity to witness the first City Kid Classic presented by Grit Clothing where inner city kids had the chance to play at the Field of Dreams. This event not only gave Jenna that child-like sense of wonder, but you could feel it from the kids, the parents, and everyone in attendance. You’ll hear from some of the kids who...

Come summertime you can always find Jenna in her Aunt Josie’s backyard wearing her favorite swimsuit from Ama Bikini and Jenna wanted to learn more about the company. Amie Capi, owner of Ama Bikini shares how starting this company stemmed from her having a difficult time finding designer like suits while playing beach volleyball down in Miami Beach. Amie shares how she thinks working from home will impact her daughters as well as a whole new generation of children with majority from working for home. We also dive into influencer marketing and how one viral tiktok resulted in one of...

Taylor Swift’s song, Invisible Strings, is inspiring this weeks mini episode. Jenna shares the number of invisible strings that lead to her getting her new job with Bleav Network. She also shares how you have these strings of fate leading you to exactly where you are meant to be. You may not understand the sequences of events that are happening in the moment, but one day all of these invisible strings will make sense.

Jenna sits down with Julie McDermott, Ally and Nicole Guttillo and Nicole Mather to discuss the Nina Mastro Organization. Hear how these women are honoring their friend, giving back in her honor while helping others and so much more. If you’d like to learn more, donate or purchase any clothing from the Nina Mastro Organization click the links below.

It’s no secret that female athletes are underpaid. While the job title may seem to be high profile and glamorous, that's not always the case. This week Jenna’s chatting with National Women’s Soccer League Commissioner, Jessica Bergman and UKG Chief Belonging, Diversity, & Equity Office Brian K. Reaves to discuss this historic partnership. UKG and NWSL announced a historic, multi-year partnership that would not only close the pay gap, this deal with UKG is the first ever title sponsor for the NWSL Challenge Cup which will increase the the bonus pool tenfold in 2022 and will more than double by 202...

Sometimes you just need a good laugh, and that my friends is what you’re going to getting. Jenna sits down with Chicago comedian DJ Rybyski and the two get right to discussing crazy shenanigans, one of them being the time they were roofied. DJ shares how the first time he went to an open mic was actually for someone else. Jenna and DJ talk about the madness of being a college athlete! How one of us had a food budget and the other had Craig’s mom. Get ready to laugh and if you’re in the Chicagoland area head o...

It may be just another day, but to Bridgeport and White Sox fans, opening day is a national holiday where PTO is involved for many. Jenna takes you through opening day from Shinnick's Pub to the ballpark itself! Hear what people are looking forward to this season, and their opening day traditions. Also we have a PSA on why you should always include food in your drinking endeavors. Chili Dog MVP: Dick Allen, The '72 White Sox and a Transforming Chicago https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09V1DVKQY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_2WZFMT6YB2TKPAEDNDB2

It's Bar Talk's 2nd Anniversary and Jenna forgot about it...If this were a marriage, she would be in the dog house. As Jenna looks back on the 2 years and reflects she realizes it's time to share how the idea for Bar Talk came about. How the idea stemmed from going to her first sports internship on the wrong day, and then not doing anything with the idea for 7 years. The "wtf moment" she had when she turned 27 sparked a conversation between her and a psychic medium that influenced the beginning of her Bar Talk journey.

It's Jenna's favorite time of the year, St. Patrick's Day! On this episode Jenna head over to Shinnick's Pub, her family's establishment. You're going to meet some family members and hear what they have to say about this why this day means so much, and learn little bit about the bar. Slainte!

A recent event lead Jenna to a crossroad in life; keep on the same path or learn the lesson and grow. She picked the ladder. After landing a huge job opportunity learn why Jenna turned it down. After declining this job she sat in her sadness & angry, leading to some incredible discoveries. Jenna realizes that when her angry comes out its giving valuable insight into what’s going on around her. Leading Jenna to have a better relationship with her angry, the red that’s inside of her. Jenna shares 3 things to do in order to help you know your valu...

Jenna chats with Nick McKinney & Williams Tang of TEAM TANG. We discuss how the idea for Team Tang came about, how much this means to William, and why everyone should partake in a Special Olympics event in their life. If you are interested in joining or donating to Team Tang click here. To donate to TEAM TANG for Jenna click here. SPONSORS: LYW Candles Instagram  www.lywcandles.com code - BARTALK20

Jenna chats with Livi Severin, comedian & host of Mid-Day Matcha. Livi shares how the idea for Mid-Day Matcha came about and what she is hoping to gain when she moves to New York. The two also discuss what asking for signs looks like from the universe. The issues they both have with dating and so much more! It’s a show that’s a little bit all over the place but a show that will give you a lot of insight. Enjoy! WHERE TO FIND BAR TALK WITH JENNA: Instagram YouTube Facebook TikTok WHERE TO FIND LIVI: TikTok Instagram YouTube Podc...

Jenna sits down with Bobby O’Brien aka dying in designer to talk about his music career and his latest business, Bridgeport Hobby. Bobby shares how he accidentally fell into sports cards, what you need to know if you want to get into sports cards and when his new music is coming out. HOW TO FIND dying in designer: dying in designer instagram  dying in designer YouTube  dying in designer Spotify  HOW TO FIND JENNA: instagram  twitter Stephan aka the man! D&D Auto Electric Rebuilders  SPONSORS: LYW Candles instagram  www.lywcandles.com code - BARTALK20

After Jenna had an honesty conversation about social media with her best friend, Morgan Munizzi, she knew she had to get her on the podcast. Jenna was getting frustrated seeing people she knew act like their lives were picture perfect when in reality, that just wasn't the case. She turned to Morgan to express her frustrations and what followed sparked this episode. Morgan talks about why she deleted her instagram, the challenges she faced while on it and what she's gain since deleting the app. It's a conversation with 2 best friends getting real about the good, bad, pretty & ugly of...

Jenna sits down with the writers behind the Netflix original movie, Home Team, Chris Titone & Keith Blum.  The two share how the idea stemmed from Chris’s girlfriend, Meghan Payton who did a piece for the NFL network showing what her father, Sean Payton, did the year he was suspended from the NFL. Keith breaks down what the writing process looks like, and what the two of them took away from the film. Chris also shares why this was the best experience of his life. Oh and we learn how a puke scene in Hollywood works. Meghan Payton's NFL Piece Spo...

Jenna chats with her former assistant college coach turned home influencer, Raftyn Rignell of the @RignellRanch. Raftyn shares why she stopped coaching. How she took her love of home, interiors and DIY and turned it into a business. How influencer marketing is the way of the future and small things you can do to improve your home. RignellRanch