Local Drunks Podcast

Local Drunks Podcast

2 industry pros chew the fat on everything restaurants. Based out of the San Francisco Bay Area, we focus on news in NorCal, down into the Central Valley & Coastal Cali, plus SoCal. We also visit local dives, high end cocktail bars & everything in between. Reviews, interviews with BOH & FOH, insights, and some Q&A as well! Keep it locked here for update, catch us on our Youtube channel, and feel free to throw us some change on our Patreon to help us keep this thing going. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes

May 31, 2025 61 mins

And we are back after a month's long hiatus! Before you read on, hit that subscribe button to help us get to 50 followers on YouTube, and 10 followers on Spotify!


In this week's episode, we welcome a special guest, DeAndré Crenshaw aka Dré from Umami Mart as he walks us through some tasty sake's and a nice little special whisky.


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In this week's episode, Wes sits in for Daniel while he is adjusting to his new schedule. Saul talks about some random stuff, Wes talks growing up in San Leandro and one of his favorite local dives, and some more Reddit Restaurant questions.


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March 31, 2025 76 mins

Welcome Back! Before you read on, hit that subscribe button to help us get to 10 followers on YouTube, and 5 followers on Spotify!


In this week's episode, Daniel shares some work woes, Saul talks about a quick romp to the city, and some more Reddit Restaurant questions.


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March 24, 2025 56 mins

Welcome Back! In this week's episode, Daniel shares an intense story about a BART ride recently, and we swap stories about our experiences, Saul talks about what he ate and we answer a few Reddit Restaurant questions.


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March 17, 2025 43 mins

In this week's episode, we chat about the Michelin Guide update for California, discuss RNDC imploding + a peak behind the curtain when dealing with reps in general.


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In this week's episode, Daniel returns, we chat about wine bars + pizza joints & really get into the socio economics of the food industry while downing 2 liters of wine.


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March 3, 2025 73 mins

In this week's episode, we have two (2) special co-hosts joining us while Daniel is recuperating from his extended stay in Washington! Help us welcome Wes & Angel as we swap some industry stories, talk about drinking philosophy, & much more on Local Drunks Pod!


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In this week's episode, Saul gives us the final recap of his trip to Seattle to visit Daniel! How many places does he hit? Is his liver healed yet? We won't know unless you check out the episode.


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February 17, 2025 60 mins

In this week's episode, Saul gives us a recap of his trip to Seattle to visit Daniel! How many places does he hit? Is his liver healed yet? We won't know unless you check out the episode.


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February 10, 2025 55 mins

In this week's episode, we get back to regular programming by downing some Baller Highballs. The guys talk about some local news, update each other on what they have been doing, and Saul has an interesting story for the Industry Question of the week.


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February 3, 2025 92 mins

In this week's episode, we dive in on how Cooksey got his start in restaurants. We also share what we have been up to/where we have been drinking/ what we have been watching, & Saul brings some wine to the pod to class this joint up a bit.


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January 27, 2025 76 mins

In this week's episode, Saul shares some crazy Fresno stories (sorry, John) Daniel talks about what he's been up to, & we cover a few news stories (very minimal).


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January 22, 2025 67 mins

We are back from a short break! Daniel discuss his trip to Taipei City & Malaysia!


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December 30, 2024 53 mins

It's the start of a New Year! In this week's episode, we talk restaurant news + openings & closures, Saul & Daniel discuss interviews, and we talk what we watched and recommend from this past week. Also, Saul fights a losing battle against sleep.


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December 27, 2024 108 mins

In this week's episode, the boys get a little tipsy, Daniel asks what Saul's favorite gift growing up was, we talk restaurant news, openings + closures, and Saul & Daniel talk about working during the Holidays.


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December 25, 2024 61 mins

In this week's episode, Daniel chats about his trip to Costa Rica, Saul discusses what he did for Thanksgiving, we talk restaurant news + closures, and Saul shares a few stories.


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December 10, 2024 76 mins

In this week's episode, we chat about all things smoked beer and even try a couple. Plus, we do a quick recap of what we watched/where we ate, Saul talks about his quick trip to Fresno, & we launch a new segment called the Quandary Qorner where we answer a question pulled out of the ether.


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December 2, 2024 60 mins

In this week's episode, the chat turns us into a photography podcast for a few minutes, we discuss the closure of the local staple Day Trip, and we get sip on some collaboration brews from Fort Point. Plus, we do a quick recap of what we watched/where we ate & talk about the Beyond Meat Lawsuit, Vallarta landing in the Bay Area & Smuggler's Cove turning 15.


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November 20, 2024 71 mins

In this week's episode, we chat about our some wildest work stories, discuss the drama revolving around Jo's Modern Thai, and we get sip on some St. George Baller Highballs. Plus, we do a quick recap of what we watched/where we ate & talk Michelin's first Texas Guide.


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November 11, 2024 93 mins

In this week's episode, we chat about Share Pizza, a new spot on Alameda Island, Cooks talks about a catering event he bartended, and we get a little drunk on Natural Wine & Tennessee Whiskey. Also, we chat about some local news, do a quick recap of what we watched/where we ate, share some industry stories and ramble quite a bit.


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