Bardtenders
You’re listening to Bardtenders! A Dungeons & Dragons Podcast where a group of bartenders escape their lives behind bars and trade in their shakers for dice. Join us each episode as we put liquids in cups, discuss the world of hospitality and bartending, and whomp monsters along the way! You can check us out on social media @bardtenders or at https://www.bardtender.com/ to check out our shows, explore new content, snag some food & beverage education, and so much more!
The Tale & The Telling | The Midas | C2:E38
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In this episode of The Tale & The Telling... Having located The Midas, our adventurers make their way to the yacht to discover the fate of their friends. Nattie takes a selfie, Rune walks on water, and Izzy ties some knots.
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The Mixing Glass | Heard House 2026 | Guest Shift - Molly Cummings
Live from Fort Worth, Texas!
The Bardtenders head to Fort Worth for the third annual Heard House to bring you live episodes with some amazing hospitality professionals. The Bardtenders had the chance to stay at the Heard House sponsored by Heard Card Game where bartenders from around the country came together to share their stories, gain access to education opportunities, and create some amazing memories along the way. Join us over the next several weeks as these bartenders share their experiences in the hospitality industry!
In this episode of "The Mixing Glass", Molly Cummings talks a...
The Tale & The Telling | The Bitterspine Straights | C2:E37
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In this episode of The Tale & The Telling... Finally arriving at The Bitterspine Straights with hopes of aiding Alistair in finding Richter, our adventurers navigate their way to The Midas. Izzy looks through the fog, Nattie expresses some feelings about another passenger, and Rune lands some killer puns.
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The Mixing Glass | Heard House 2026 | Guest Shift - Tobias Steeves
Live from Fort Worth, Texas!
The Bardtenders head to Fort Worth for the third annual Heard House to bring you live episodes with some amazing hospitality professionals. The Bardtenders had the chance to stay at the Heard House sponsored by Heard Card Game where bartenders from around the country came together to share their stories, gain access to education opportunities, and create some amazing memories along the way. Join us over the next several weeks as these bartenders share their experiences in the hospitality industry!
In this episode of "The Mixing Glass", Tobias Steeves discusses h...
The Tale & The Telling | Who's Hoo? | C2:E36
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In this episode of The Tale & The Telling... Our adventurers lick their wounds and share a few final moments together before arriving at The Bitterspine Straights. Rune plays with fire, Izzy looks at some stuff, and Nattie shows off her lanterns.
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The Mixing Glass | Heard House 2026 | Guest Shift - Steven McKinney
Live from Fort Worth, Texas!
The Bardtenders head to Fort Worth for the third annual Heard House to bring you live episodes with some amazing hospitality professionals. The Bardtenders had the chance to stay at the Heard House sponsored by Heard Card Game where bartenders from around the country came together to share their stories, gain access to education opportunities, and create some amazing memories along the way. Join us over the next several weeks as these bartenders share their experiences in the hospitality industry!
In this episode of "The Mixing Glass", Steve McKinney introduces u...
The Tale & The Telling | A Boatload of Trouble | C2:E35
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In this episode of The Tale & The Telling... our adventurers find themselves on the open sea as they make their way to The Bitterspine Straights. Nattie tackles some stairs, Rune faces his fears, and Izzy explores his new powers.
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The Mixing Glass | Heard House 2026 | Guest Shift - Kolby Howard
Live from Fort Worth, Texas!
The Bardtenders head to Fort Worth for the third annual Heard House to bring you live episodes with some amazing hospitality professionals. The Bardtenders had the chance to stay at the Heard House sponsored by Heard Card Game where bartenders from around the country came together to share their stories, gain access to education opportunities, and create some amazing memories along the way. Join us over the next several weeks as these bartenders share their experiences in the hospitality industry!
In this episode of "The Mixing Glass", Kolby Howard shares h...
The Tale & The Telling | Chef's Table | C2:E34
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In this episode of The Tale & The Telling... the crew of the Rumrunner sets sail for The Bitterspine Straights. Izzy checks his emails, Nattie makes a gift for a friend, and Rune goes on a culinary journey.
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The Mixing Glass | Heard House 2026 | Guest Shift - Trey Fincher
Live from Fort Worth, Texas!
The Bardtenders head to Fort Worth for the third annual Heard House to bring you live episodes with some amazing hospitality professionals. The Bardtenders had the chance to stay at the Heard House sponsored by Heard Card Game where bartenders from around the country came together to share their stories, gain access to education opportunities, and create some amazing memories along the way. Join us over the next several weeks as these bartenders share their experiences in the hospitality industry!
In this episode of "The Mixing Glass", Trey Fincher shares h...
The Tale & The Telling | Splitting from Kegsplit Ridge | C2:E33
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In this episode of The Tale & The Telling... Our adventurers set sail and leave Kegsplit behind as they continue their voyage to track down Joey Coconut's missing artifacts. Rune connects with the ship, Izzy spends some time journaling, and Nattie says farewell to her childhood home.
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The Mixing Glass | Guest Shift - Jasper Blake | Triple Sink Mafia
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In this episode of The Mixing Glass, Jasper Blake joins us to talk about hosting concerts in dish pits, creating hospitality-themed haunted houses, and the importance of giving back to your local community.
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Jasper Blake has been in the service industry his entire life. Born and raised in San Diego, CA., he made the move to Denver just after his 24th birthday where he lives today!
Jasper and his business partner, John-David Wright started a service industry clothing brand called Triple Sink Mafia; representing the un...
The Tale & The Telling | Sedimental Farewells | C2:E32
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In this episode of The Tale & The Telling... Our adventurers say farewell to the Flintmullets and begin the next step of their journey on the open seas. Izzy looks for snacks, Rune checks out Nattie's mom (again), and Nattie has a long overdue heart-to-heart.
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The Mixing Glass | Guest Shift - Nathan Featherstone | CrazyHermitDM
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In this episode of "The Mixing Glass", Nathan Featherstone talks about his podcast, The Hermit's Homebrew Podcast, and how to create homebrew Dungeons and Dragons games perfect for any table!
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Nathan Featherstone, better known as CrazyHermitDM, is the creator and main host of The Hermit’s Homebrew Podcast, going on close to 3 years and over 110 episodes. He's a content creator and has been in the online space for over a decade. Named the #4 RPG influencer of 2025 by feedspot.com, a dedicated first responder and new father. Nathan brings insi...
The Tale & The Telling | Boom-Chakra-Laka | C2:E31
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In this episode of The Tale & The Telling... Our adventurers escape from the Beardweiser Brewery and head for the Flintmullet residence. Izzy goes through withdrawal, Rune reads some chakras, and Nattie reconnects with her family.
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The Mixing Glass | Guest Shift - David Cohen | Find Familiar Spirits
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In this episode of "The Mixing Glass", David Cohen joins us to talk about pursuing passion projects, starting a craft distillery, and how to bring Dungeons & Dragons to life inside a glass of whiskey.
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David Cohen is currently the COO for Find Familiar Spirits. David is also the President and Head Distiller at Manifest Distilling in Jacksonville, Florida, and is responsible for the day-to-day operations at the distillery. Manifest opened in 2015 and its products are currently distributed in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina and Tennessee, as well as nationwide thr...
The Tale & The Telling | Mission Impossi-brew: Part 2 | C2:E30
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In this episode of The Tale & The Telling... Our adventurers confront Scuzz-Bo the Beerholder at the Beardwesier Brewery. Rune enjoys a punch bowl, Izzy runs really fast, and Nattie confronts her past.
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The Mixing Glass | Guest Shift - Frederic Yarm | Mentorship & Hospitality
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In this episode of "The Mixing Glass", Frederic Yarm joins us to talk about mentoring bar professionals, the Boston bar scene, and his journey to becoming an author and blogger known for highlighting thousands of amazing cocktails.
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Frederic Yarm is a Boston bartender who got into the industry through writing about cocktails over 19 years ago. His work with the CocktailVirgin blog blossomed into two books, Drink & Tell: A Boston Cocktail Book (2012) and Boston Cocktails: Drunk & Told (2017), which capture the cocktail renaissance in his city.
After the fir...
The Tale & The Telling | Mission Impossi-brew: Part 1 | C2:E29
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In this episode of The Tale & The Telling: Rune shares a sandwich, Nattie pushes some buttons, and Izzy pretends to work at a brewery.
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The Mixing Glass | Guest Shift - Nick Hogan | Mover & Shaker
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In this episode of "The Mixing Glass", Nick Hogan of Mover & Shaker joins us to talk about antique pinball machines, taking big risks to start a business, and how he became our Bar Meme Lord & Savior!
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Mover & Shaker is the brainchild of accomplished industry veteran Nick Hogan.
Born out of his shared passion for creating memorable experiences and a keen eye for great design, the Mover & Shaker brand has become a banner of sorts for the new generation of bartenders and hospitality professionals who fully embrace th...
The Tale & The Telling | Beardweiser Brewery | C2:E28
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In this episode of The Tale & The Telling: Izzy dresses up like a Dwarf, Nattie hatches a plan, and Rune does some math.
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The Mixing Glass | Guest Shift - Mark McDonough | Duval Dice & Dungeons
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In this episode of "The Mixing Glass", Mark McDonough talks about building local gaming communities, indie games, and the importance of inclusivity and creating safe spaces while playing tabletop games.
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Mark McDonough has been playing tabletop role-playing games since the late 1980’s. While he has played Dungeons & Dragons throughout the years, he also has a fondess for playing and a variety of other games including indie games!
In 2020, Mark started organizing and running bi-weekly games of Dungeons & Dragons in cooperation with Babe, Games and Geeks and creat...
The Tale & The Telling | Beauty is in the Eye of the Beerholder | C2:E27
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In this episode of The Tale & The Telling: Rune reads some lips, Izzy role-plays, & Nattie finally calls her family.
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The Mixing Glass | Guest Shift - Michael Toscano | The Pathfinder
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In this episode of "The Mixing Glass", Michael Toscano talks about the importance of making human connections, his journey to sobriety, and The Pathfinder - Destroyer of Bad Vibes!
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Michael is a Brooklyn-based sober hospitality and sales professional with an extensive background in the world of craft cocktails. He is a former lead bartender for the 2019 50 Best #1 bar in the world Dante, he worked as the NYC Woodford Reserve Brand Ambassador; a role he held when he began his sober journey and maintained through the first two years of...
The Tale & The Telling | The Keggy 500 | C2:E26
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In this episode of The Tale & The Telling: Nattie, Izzy, & Rune race in The Keggy 500!
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The Mixing Glass | 2026 Preview
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In this episode of "The Mixing Glass", the Bardtenders look back on 2025 and discuss their plans for 2026! The 200th episode, cocktail book publications, live D&D events, and bar pop-ups across the US!
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The Mixing Glass | Guest Shift - Frankie Francis | The Gaming Mixologist
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In this episode of "The Mixing Glass", The Gaming Mixologist shares his passion of creating amazing gaming-themed cocktails, shots, and more! We also take a deep dive into the world of video games with a heavy dose of nostalgia!
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Frankie Francis is a professional bartender who makes cocktails inspired by video games. He's been a bartender for over 15 years, and a nerd for much longer. The content he creates highlights cocktails, mixology, restaurant/service industry humor, and gaming nostalgia. The Gaming Mixologist has been creating content on social medi...
2025 Holiday Special!
Join the Bardtenders for our 2025 holiday special!
This year, we'll be playing another one of Grant Howitt's creations, "The Witch is Dead", with a slight holiday twist...
"Once upon a time, there was a kind and wise and wonderful snowman who lived in the forest with his familiars, and their life was peaceful and happy until a FUCKING SNOWPLOW crashed into him and FUCKING MURDERED HIM and now Frosty is DEAD...."
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The Tale & The Telling | Ratchet & Clanks | C2:E25
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In this episode of The Tale & The Telling: Nattie persuades a car, Rune vibe checks a car, and Izzy intimidates a car.
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The Mixing Glass | Guest Shift - Joe Nicol | Jameson & Irish Whiskey 101
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In this episode of "The Mixing Glass", Joe Nicol shares his experiences throughout his career and demonstrates the importance of what it means to be genuine with everyone you meet - you never know what new career might happen if you do! We also discuss Led Zeppelin, The Lord of the Rings, and the history of Irish Whiskey!
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Joe Nicol is the National Educator and Senior Irish Brand Ambassador of Irish Whiskey at Pernod Ricard, where he spends his days sharing stories (and drams) of Jameson, Redbreast, Spot Wh...
The Tale & The Telling | Coco-Nuts & Bolts 2: Electric Boogaloo | C2:E24
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In this episode of The Tale & The Telling: Nattie faces her childhood creations, Rune pushes a button, and Izzy experiments with his new powers.
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The Mixing Glass | Guest Shift - Zack Berger | Guinness in the City
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In this episode of "The Mixing Glass", Zack Berger discusses the importance of hospitality and creating meaningful experiences for those around us and welcoming them into our lives. We also take a deep dive into Guinness and learn about the brand's history, creative passion for innovation, and how to pour the perfect pint!
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With over 16 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Zack has practiced his craft across the hospitality industry, from working behind the stick to advocating for some of the world’s most iconic alcohol brands. Now...
The Tale & The Telling | Meet the Flintmullets | C2:E23
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In this episode of The Tale & The Telling: Rune cheats in a race, Izzy cooks some breakfast, and Nattie heads for home to meet her family after over a decade.
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The Mixing Glass | Guest Shift - Lenny Gotter | 1985 Games
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In this episode of "The Mixing Glass", Lenny Gotter discusses his career as an entrepreneur. From opening a craft distillery, to founding 1985 Games, to launching successful Kickstarter projects - Lenny is a wealth of knowledge for anyone looking to take the next steps in their career.
We also take a deeper look into Obojima: Tales from the Tall Grass. Obojima: Tales from the Tall Grass is the first campaign setting to come from 1985 Games. While it’s written to work with 5th edition Dungeons & Dragons, a primarily combat focused RPG system, it s...
Ashes of Barovia | Into the Mist | Ep. 1
Welcome to Barovia!
Step through the mist into the lands of Barovia. Barovia is a pocket dimension full of scary and heart-pounding adventure where you never know what lurks in the dark or just around the next corner!
If you're not familiar with Barovia and Count Strahd von Zarovich, that's okay! This adventure is a stand-alone follow-up actual play campaign set in the not-too-distant future following the conclusion of the Curse of Strahd" campaign created and designed by Wizards of the Coast.
This first episode will be part of a monthly release on...
The Mixing Glass | Guest Shift - Grey Miller | Becoming a Whiskey Jedi
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In this episode of "The Mixing Glass", Grey Miller discusses his career in the hospitality industry. Grey shares his wisdom on what it takes to curate an extensive whiskey collection, educate staff, and curate amazing experiences for guests.
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Grey Miller has been in the service industry for the better part of 30 years. Starting at the ripe old age of 15, Grey has bartended & managed every type of bar ranging from country clubs, night clubs, dive bars, sports bars, and cocktail bars.
Grey's currently serves as the Bar Man...
The Tale & The Telling | Welcome to Kegsplit Ridge | C2:E22
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In this episode of The Tale & The Telling: Nattie, Izzy, and Rune arrive in Kegsplit Ridge. As they explore Nattie's hometown and begin their search for the Dwarven Forged Punchbowl... Nattie connects with her past, Izzy shares a snack with a friend, and Rune brushes his teeth.
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The Mixing Glass | Guest Shift - Ross Struss | Bards & Barrels
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In this episode of "The Mixing Glass", Ross Struss discusses starting the Bards and Barrels podcast, favorite Dungeons & Dragons memories, and the pursuit of discovering and drinking amazing craft beer.
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Ross Struss is one of the three hosts and co-founders of Bards and Barrels. His journey into D&D started with board games, eventually leading to TTRPGs, where he found a passion for stepping into character and immersing himself in the worlds they build.
No stranger to the mic, Ross honed his skills as a play-by-play an...
The Tale & The Telling | Open Water & Open Containers | C2:E21
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In this episode of The Tale & The Telling: Nattie, Izzy, and Rune begin their journey towards Kegsplit Ridge - Nattie Lighthammer's home. Izzy surfs a crowd. Nattie works with wood. Rune shares a bung hole with friends.
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The Mixing Glass | Heard House | Matty Rangel
Live from Fort Worth, Texas! The Bardtenders head to Fort Worth for the second annual Heard House to bring you live episodes with some amazing hospitality professionals. The Bardtenders had the chance to stay at the Heard House sponsored by Heard Card Game where bartenders from around the country came together to share their stories, gain access to education opportunities, and create some amazing memories along the way. Join us over the next several weeks as these bartenders share their experiences of their time in the hospitality industry!
In this episode of "The Mixing Glass", Matty Rangel...
