Restaurant Overdose

Restaurant Overdose

Welcome to Restaurant Overdose- a bold unfiltered podcast dedicated to the chaotic beauty of life in the service industry. Whether you are a seasoned bartender, a fresh faced server, or someone just fascinated by the world behind the scenes, this show was made for you. Each episode features unfiltered interviews, deep dives into cocktail & beverage history, and or Real life stories, meant to build community and connection for service workers. Hosted by someone who's lived it, loved it and is surviving it. Restaurant Overdose is your weekly reminder that the industry may be intense- but you're not alone in it.

Episodes

May 25, 2025 34 mins

We're spilling the tea- literally as we dive into the messy origin story of the Long Island Iced Tea, as we discover how one of the most Notorious cocktails ever earned it's legendary status behind the bar. 

In Episode 4 we're mixing up a strong one (just don't be cringe and actually order a Strong Island). Join us as we sit down with the always entertaining Lori Aleckson as we strain out the twisted, boozy history of a drink that ...

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In this emotionally layered and brutally honest episode, we sit down with Local beer reps to talk about the real-life impact of COVID-19 lockdowns both personally and in the beverage industry and how it differed from state to state. We dig into the dark side of the customer review system, the power dynamics it creates, and how some people use it as leverage instead of feedback. 

but what starts as an industry roundtable turns deepl...

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in this high-proof episode, we go behind the bottle with Tim Marriott, a former industry insider of Patron Brands, for an unfiltered look at the rise of one of the most recognizable tequila empires in the world

We explore the deep history of tequila, the explosion of luxury branding in the spirits world, and the strategic moves that turned Patron into a household name - including controversial lawsuits, celebrity influence, and mar...

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In this unforgettable first episode, we sit down with Lynn Austin the VERY FIRST HOOTERS GIRL to talk about the origins of the brand the changed restaurant culture - and her personal journey from serving wings on the beach to becoming a symbol of an era. Lynn opens up about the wild early days, the unexpected fame, the myths, the marketing, and what it really took to build an iconic image in the service industry. 

We also get into ...

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Welcome to Restaurant Overdose a podcast for anyone who works in the service industry, enjoys going out, or is considering working at a bar or restaurant. This is a quick overview of what to expect on future episodes of the podcast

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