Episodes
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...
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 ...
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 …
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 …
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 …
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...
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...
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 …
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 …
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...
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 …
Post Shift Shot #23 - Singapore Ep. 2
Tying up here in Singapore for the first stint, absolutely love this city but it hasn't been all roses and sunshine. Join us every Tuesday & Friday as award winning industry stalwart, Shawn Soole interviews some of the hospit...
Episode #24 - Managing People
I used to suck hard at this, but now I can safely say that I am half decent at managing people. Join us every Tuesday & Friday as award winning industry stalwart, Shawn Soole interviews some of the hospitality industries …
Episode #23 - TOTC '15 Throwback, Creating a Cocktail Culture in a Sm…
A throwback to a seminar I did in 2015 with good friends Bradford Knutson and Oron Lerner. Thank you to the lovely lady who reached out to me and thanked me for this, so I thought I would turn it …
Post Shift Shot #22 - Cocktail Culture is Still a Niche
A theory I have been trying to articulate and I am still not sure if I have properly, but I gave it a go. Join us every Tuesday & Friday as award winning industry stalwart, Shawn Soole interviews some of …
Episode #22 - Lisbon Bar Show with Ian Burrell, The Rum Ambassador
In the last interview for the Lisbon Bar Show Series, I got to sit down with Ian Burrell and chat rum, following your passion and drop bears. Join us every Tuesday & Friday as award winning industry stalwart, Shawn Soole …
Post Shift Shot #21 - Support Network
Getting ahead is all fine and dandy but having a support network of positive and supportive people. Keep the negative peeps out of your life. Join us every Tuesday & Friday as award winning industry stalwart, Shawn Soole inte...
Episode #21 - Lisbon Bar Show with Manuel Barreira of Ulysses Bar
In this episode of the Lisbon Bar Show Series, I sit down with Manuel Barreira of Ulysses Bar in Lisbon and chat about his 20 square foot, 10 seat bar housed in a 700 year old building and what drives …
Episode #20 - Lisbon Bar Show with Nicola Riske of The Macallan
I sit down with one of my favorite humans this week, Nicola Riske and chat about whiskey, olive oil, fast cars and the circus. Join us every Tuesday & Friday as award winning industry stalwart, Shawn Soole interviews some of …
Post Shift Shot #20 - Singapore Ep. 1
Join me as I open up Miss Fitz in Singapore. Challenges and successes. Join us every Tuesday & Friday as award winning industry stalwart, Shawn Soole interviews some of the hospitality industries top talents from around the w...
Episode #19 - Lisbon Bar Show with Oron Lerner of Tel Aviv
In this first episode of the Lisbon Bar Show Series, I got to sit down with good friend and Israeli pioneer and discuss cocktail culture in Tel Aviv, winning and losing and life after closing a bar. Join us every …
Post Shift Shot #19 - Lisbon Bar Show
My recap of the Lisbon Bar Show, had a blast in Lisbon for three days. Great little show with tons of potential, interviewed a bunch of people. Keep an eye out for it! Join us every Tuesday & Friday as …
Post Shift Shot #18 - Reflecting on 10 Years
Last week while I was speaking at Lisbon Bar Show, I reflected on it being 10 years since I took over 10 years and look at everything the city has accomplished in that time. Join us every Tuesday & Friday …
Episode #18 - Thank You
This is a quick episode giving gratitude to everyone who has supported me with BC Spirits, SHC and more. Thank you Join us every Tuesday & Friday as award winning industry stalwart, Shawn Soole interviews some of the hospital...