Tuff Shift!

Tuff Shift!

Tuff Shift! is a podcast designed to shed light, not just on behind the scenes antics, but on the incredibly resilient, reliable, durable, and of course talented folks who have served time running drinks, taking orders, and entertaining the masses. Who is the person seating me/ serving me/ clearing my plates/ making my drinks? Whether the service is good or bad for whatever reason, are you aware of the life these people lead when they hang up their aprons and put their feet up after putting up with you? With "105 years" worth of experience slinging hash and shaking drinks, the award-winning actor and singer, Sean Patrick Murtagh welcomes actors, singer, dancers, artists, creatives of all disciplines to share their war-stories, commiserate, and unpack all that goes into surviving the job and living the dream.

Episodes

December 9, 2025 78 mins

TUFF SHIFT! Episode Sixty-Three: Sean Patrick and Josh Bardie continue their conversation on self-sustainability in the restaurant world during the holiday season, along with a whole bunch of silliness, and how they honor the memories of their loved ones this time of year.   It's always a good time when Josh is here, so expect some laughs, some tears, and some "ah-ha!" moments.

Follow Josh @joshbardier or visit: www.j...

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TUFF SHIFT! Episode Sixty-Two:  Sean Patrick welcomes back the guest that has as many opinions as he does TALENTS!  From espresso martinis to canned food drive to sobriety and self-care this holiday season, the two unpack frustations and game plans for getting through this holiday season in hospitality!

Don't miss Josh in his appearance in ANTHONY FETT "GAYER THAN CHRISTMAS":TENTH ANNIVERSARY!  Live at the Triad Theat...

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TUFF SHIFT! Episode Sixty-One: Sean Patrick welcomes his friend and former co-bartender, Christian Neal!   A talented mixologist, charming soul, and culinary artist with so many stories and reflections to share.   From dishwasher to shaking cocktails to private chef, tune in to hear all about Christian's journey in hospitality and his new business SIMPLETON.

Check out Christian's private chef portfolio and learn more about...

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TUFF SHIFT! Episode Sixty: Seanie's Favorite Things - Holidays in Hospitality!  The Holidays are here, ready or not, and Sean Patrick is unpacking his favorite things this year!  This episode is packed with tips on how to behave/survive in a restaurant this time of year, his favorite holiday binges, a holiday cocktail tutorial, artists you can support as part of your gift giving, and of course...some TUFF SHIFTS!

Gift Giving Id...

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TUFF SHIFT! Episode Fifty-Nine: Sean Patrick welcomes back the one and only, Tim Connell for another TUFF SHIFT! first- our first return guest.  Coming back to the table with more hospitality highlights and exciting new creative projects!  The two unpack finding motivation, creating opportunities, and lessons learned.

Follow Tim on Instagram & Threads: @connelltimothy, YouTube:  @timothyconnell3187 or check out his website www.t...

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TUFF SHIFT! Episode Fifty-Eight: Sean Patrick welcomes his on-stage rival and off-stage new friend and castmate, Kyle Caldwell!  In true TUFF SHIFT! fashion, this episode was recorded on their lunch breaks!  From adventures in bartending to throwing in the towel and TUFF SHIFTS outside of restaurants, the two unpack it all!  A bro-fest-love-fest of an episode that will leave you wanting more of Kyle's hot takes.

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TUFF SHIFT: Episode Fifty-Seven: Sean Patrick debuts our first ever GOLDEN GIRLS inspired flashback episode!   In honor of hitting the 1 year mark as well as an ever growing audience, we are excited to take a look back at some our earlier guests and hear their stories again.   Whether you're a day one listener or newly joined, you're in for a treat!  Featuring Jessica Raaum Foster, Richard Skipper, Noland King and our ver...

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TUFF SHIFT! Episode Fifty-Six: Sean Patrick welcomes anaother amazing castmate and new friend from the upcoming production of PARADE, The Musical at /the Electric Lodge, Megan Roddy.   Megan unpacks her journey from the midwest to trying on as many hats as possible within the industry as she moved to LA.   An extremely talented individual with so much to share.

Follow Megan @meganlroddy or https://meganlroddy.wixsite.com/website

PARA...

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TUFF SHIFT! Episode Fifty-Five: Sean Patrick welcomes yet another triple-threat, yet another charmer, yet another co-star and new friend, Adam Fried.   East coast, West Coast, Stage and Film...the two volley back and forth on shared experiences and parallel journeys.   Adam shares cultivating and maintaining longevity in hospitality to support his career as an artist.

Follow Adam @adamfriedla or visit www.adamfried.net

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TUFF SHIFT: Episode Fifty-Four: Sean Patrick welcomes his newest leading lady and current boss, Bryce Hamilton!  From the host stand to the hotel lobby to the rehearsal studios, the two unpack the theatrics of our survival jobs and dream roles.   Bryce shares her journey on the stage and how she came to role up her sleeves and try her hand as a producer.

Appearing in PARADE at The Electric Lodge in Venice, CA October 23 - November 2...

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TUFF SHIFT! Episode Fifty-Three: Sean Patrick welcomes the online bartending sensation that is Matty Rangel!  As TUFF SHIFT! celebrates it's one year anniversary, we could not have asked for a better guest to help us ring in this milestone!   From mental health to crowd control to becoming a social media star, the two unpack the ups and downs and creating opportunities of it all.

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TUFF SHIFT! Episode Fifty-Two: Sean Patrick welcomes his friend, former coworker, and comrade in jazz hands, April Leonhard.   This brassy, bawdy chanteuse-bartender extraordinaire brings her charm and art from the stage, to behind the bar, and really anywhere she goes.  From fast food to speakeasies to running the show, the two unpack it all.


Follow April @aprilleonhard for her day to day shenanigans as well as @justgirlydrink...

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TUFF SHIFT! Episode Fifty-One: Sean Patrick welcomes the sensation, the phenomenon, the hilarity that is heart and soul behind "The Bitchy Waiter," Darron Cardosa.   Truly a dream come true to have this incredibly talented and thoughtful guests.  From the dish pit to Times Square to the blog that started the brand, the two unpack every "bitchy" detail.

Follow Darron @BitchyWaiter (TikTok: @OfficialTBW) or visit t...

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TUFF SHIFT! Episode FIFTY: Sean Patrick welcomes the hilarious soprano wonder, et al. Eden Casteel to the show to unpack her four month stint as a waitress.  From earning the nickname "Pitch B**ch" to getting out of restaurants to pursue her performance career to ultimately ending back up in hospitality as part of her career as an entertainer.  It's obvious these two had a great time sharing stories, and you will too...

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TUFF SHIFT! Episode Forty-Nine: Sean Patrick welcomes one of NYC's most beloved actors and educators, Spencer Glass.  From opening wine bottles to opening nights, the two unpack the literal blood, sweat and tears that go into waiting tables and booking dream jobs.  Charming, engaging, and thoughtful, every working actor should tune in to hear the pearls of wisdom that naturally flow from Spencer.

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TUFF SHIFT! Episode Forty-Eight: Sean Patrick welcomes booming-baritone and rising cabaret artist, Francis Garner. From underwhelming tips to charming audiences all over the east coast, the two unpack the good, the bad, and the ugly of customers, coworkers, bosses and reworking "the dream."

Follow Francis @francisgarnerbaritone

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TUFF SHIFT! Episode Forty-Seven: Sean Patrick welcomes the beautifully talented, incredibly sincere, and triple-threat that is the one and only Morgan Reynolds.   From bartending (shirtless) on Broadway to breaking the binary on stage, the two unpack not just surviving the stereotype, but reimagining "the dream" to fit their own personal evolution.

Check out Morgan on September 3rd at The Reverie Room in NYC for his One-Ac...

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TUFF SHIFT! Episode Forty-Six: Sean Patrick welcomes the talented, magnetic and engaging Matthew Corozine, who just happens to be one of the premier Meisner technique teachers in NYC.  From slinging drinks to celebrating 25 years of the Matthew Corozine Studio.   Check out his debut book: IF YOU SURVIVED 7th GRADE, YOU CAN BE AN ACTOR.

Follow Matthew and his Acting Studio @Matt.acting.coach @Mcstheatre @Mcsmiamiacting or visit: www....

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TUFF SHIFT! Episode Forty-Five: You didn't ask for it...but you're getting it anyway!  Sean Patrick Murtagh brings you the very first full length "Pre-Shift" episode.   All the hot takes, sass, and anecdotes of shifts of yore, spread out over an entire episode.  The appetizer as main course of episodes!

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TUFF SHIFT! Episode Forty-Four: Sean Patrick welcomes back Lianne Marie Dobbs to continue unpacking all things hospitality and pounding the pavement.   Despite technologies best attempt to interrupt this interview, "THE SHOW MUST GO ON," as the old saying goes...and boy, oh boy what an incredible second act we have here.

Follow Lianne @nycnightingale or go to her LinkTree for all her updates: linktr.ee/LMDSings

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