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Oct. 11, 2019

Episode #38 - TOCC #7, Joaquin Simo

I had the fortunate pleasure to be on a panel with Joaquin a few years ago at Tales and he let us in to some serious hospitality philosophy that I hadn't heard before. Enjoy! Join us every Tuesday & Friday …

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Oct. 4, 2019

Episode #37 - TOCC #6, Kelsey Ramage

One half of the Trash Tiki duo, Kelsey lets us in on all the secrets to how she got to where she is today. Join us every Tuesday & Friday as award winning industry stalwart, Shawn Soole interviews some of …

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Oct. 1, 2019

Post Shift Shot #33 - Entrepreneurship

Listened to an amazing podcast, Bartender at Large with Erick Castro and Simon Ford; it was raw and unabashed. I wanted to tell my story and give some real advice on the world of entrepreneurship, I don't class myself as …

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Sept. 27, 2019

Episode #36 - TOCC #5, Paul Clarke

I get to sit down and chat to Paul Clarke about Imbibe Magazine, websites in the early 2000's and cocktail trends. Enjoy! Join us every Tuesday & Friday as award winning industry stalwart, Shawn Soole interviews some of the h...

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Sept. 24, 2019

Post Shift Shot #32 - How did you get your start?

Had an absolute killer time in Bangkok last week, I am late this week but check out this Facebook Post and is what sparked this whole podcast. Be patient, take your time and build on foundations is the main take …

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Sept. 20, 2019

Episode #35 - Steve Schneider, Employees Only Singapore

Got to hang out on one of his brief stints in Singapore, learnt some new things about him and of course chatted about Excel Spreadsheets Join us every Tuesday & Friday as award winning industry stalwart, Shawn Soole interview...

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Sept. 17, 2019

Post Shift Shot #31 - Travelling Bartenders Tips and Tricks

With me travelling pretty often these days, I pitched a question to Facebook and asked how a lot of my friends do it. Join us every Tuesday & Friday as award winning industry stalwart, Shawn Soole interviews some of the …

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Sept. 13, 2019

Episode #34 - TOCC #4, Trevor Kallies

A dear old friend that I don't get to chat to nearly enough and thoroughly enjoyed this episode, he is by far one of the best managers in the country and I recently called him to get advice for my …

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Sept. 6, 2019

Episode #33 - TOCC #3, Micah Melton

One episode from Toronto Cocktail Conference that I was itching for, to get in the head of the Beverage Director of the Alinea, Aviary and so much more now. Enjoy! Join us every Tuesday & Friday as award winning industry …

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Sept. 3, 2019

Post Shift Shot #30 - Dealing with Negativity

Some negativity took the wind out of my sails this last couple of weeks, so as always; I give my way that I deal with it. Join us every Tuesday & Friday as award winning industry stalwart, Shawn Soole interviews …

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Aug. 30, 2019

Episode #32 - Philip Duff, Old Duff Genever in Singapore

What an opportunity to sit down with mentor and friend and chat about his latest endeavor along with brand work and what's in store for 2020. Join us every Tuesday & Friday as award winning industry stalwart, Shawn Soole inte...

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Aug. 23, 2019

Episode #31 - TOCC #2, James Grant

In the second episode of the Toronto Cocktail Conference Series, I sit down with one of my "kids" and discuss cocktails, life in the Edmonton scene, Brendo Nintendo and World Class. Join us every Tuesday & Friday as award win...

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Aug. 20, 2019

Post Shift Shot #29 - Thank you TOCC

It's 10pm in Singapore and 29C and I wanted to take a chance to reflect on the amazing time I had at TOCC just last week. Thanks Josh, Jess, Jon and Gord for absolutely everything, thank you. Join us every …

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Aug. 16, 2019

Episode #30 - TOCC #1, Matt Jones

Had to start the Toronto Cocktail Conference Series off strong with good friend and industry stalwart, Matt Jones, the Whisk(e)y Chef. Enjoy. Join us every Tuesday & Friday as award winning industry stalwart, Shawn Soole inte...

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Aug. 13, 2019

Post Shift Shot #28 - Taking your Time

I break down why I think that you've got time to achieve everything you want so quickly. Hope this gives you some perspective. Join us every Tuesday & Friday as award winning industry stalwart, Shawn Soole interviews some of ...

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Aug. 9, 2019

Episode #29 - Jeff Savage of Botanist, Vancouver

Known Jeff for a number of years and he's had a stellar year, winning Diageo World Class and Bols Around the World Bar Team with the team at Botanist. Good insights into what it takes to win and some of …

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Aug. 6, 2019

Post Shift Shot #27 - Systems of the Up

Something a little different this week, I did an Instagram Live video and then turned it into a podcast. So you get a ton of people's point of views spattered in there. Enjoy. Join us every Tuesday & Friday as …

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Aug. 2, 2019

Episode #28 - Kevin Brauch, The Original Thirsty Traveler

Had a blast sitting down with good friend Kevin Brauch of Thirsty Traveler, Iron Chef America fame and letting him regale stories of his exploits. Really great episode and I hope you enjoy it. Join us every Tuesday & Friday …

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July 29, 2019

Post Shift Shot #26 - Staff Training

My takeaways and five steps in training your staff. Join us every Tuesday & Friday as award winning industry stalwart, Shawn Soole interviews some of the hospitality industries top talents from around the world including bart...

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July 26, 2019

Episode #27 - TOCC with Josh Lindley

This week I start my Toronto Cocktail Conference Series with co founder and all round nice guy, Josh Lindley. We chat about what's lead him, his partner Jess and the gents from Drake into creating Canada's Premier Cocktail Co...

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July 23, 2019

Post Shift Shot #25 - Legacy

Someone asked me why I podcast, I didn't really have a solid reason at the time but over the last week or two, I realize it's for Legacy. What's your legacy going to be? Join us every Tuesday & Friday …

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July 12, 2019

Episode #26 - Andrew Yap from Old Man SG

One of the most amazing venue operators I have ever met and Old Man in Singapore is a testament to this. He is a quiet achiever and if you ever get a chance to go, do it. I absolutely loved …

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July 9, 2019

Post Shift Shot #24 - Eat This, Drink That with Hugh Kruzel

I sat down with Hugh Kruzel from Eat This, Drink That and chat about Victoria's scene and whats next. Join us every Tuesday & Friday as award winning industry stalwart, Shawn Soole interviews some of the hospitality industrie...

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July 5, 2019

Episode #25 - Zdenek Kastanek of Proof & Co.

Z and I go back a number of years and it was an amazing opportunity while I was in Singapore, learning about the mantra behind Proof & Co and where Z is General Manager of Hong Kong branch of the …

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