Talk Shifty to Me
Server nightmare - closing without notice
Oct 23, 202611 minS1
Katie and Lindsey discuss Reddit stories of restaurants staff finding out their restaurant was closing.
comedy
Talk Shifty to Me
Hosted by Katie Bacigalupi & Lindsey O’Brien · comedy · EN
About this Podcast:
Two bartenders Katie and Lindsey share weekly recaps of their bar shifts the good and the bad, while have a shifty (drink). Each episode explores different topics of what it is like to work at a restaurant, their guests also work in the industry in varying positions and giving unique perspectives.
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What is Talk Shifty to Me about?
Two bartenders Katie and Lindsey share weekly recaps of their bar shifts the good and the bad, while have a shifty (drink). Each episode explores different topics of what it is like to work at a restaurant, their guests also work in the industry in varying positions and giving unique perspectives.
Who hosts Talk Shifty to Me?
Talk Shifty to Me is hosted by Katie Bacigalupi & Lindsey O’Brien. The show has published 43 episodes to date.
What has Talk Shifty to Me covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Server nightmare - closing without notice" (23 October 2026, 11 minutes), "Ep 24 - It’s closing time" (5 October 2026, 36 minutes), and "Dine & Dashers" (21 September 2026, 53 minutes).
How often does Talk Shifty to Me publish?
Talk Shifty to Me publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 25 minutes across 43 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Talk Shifty to Me?
Booking probability for Talk Shifty to Me is 30%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Talk Shifty to Me requires a Pod Score of 81 or higher. Talk Shifty to Me's contact route on record: public web form.
Who should pitch Talk Shifty to Me?
The strongest fits for Talk Shifty to Me are Restaurants. Talk Shifty to Me has a comedy audience.
About the host
Katie Bacigalupi & Lindsey O’Brien hosts Talk Shifty to Me, a comedy podcast with 43 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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Episode #24
Ep 24 - It’s closing time
Oct 5, 202636 minS1Katie & Linds discuss working at restaurants that close.
Episode #22
Dine & Dashers
Sep 21, 202653 minS1Katie and Lindsey discuss their experiences with people dining and dashing on a table.
Episode #22
Restaurants Portrayed in Media
Aug 31, 202638 minJoin Katie and Lindsey in this week's episode where we talk about the industry portrayed in popular TV and movies. Also we find ourselves in a real life Mandala Effect.
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Server Nighmares - Resturants and TVs
Aug 31, 20269 minJoin Katie and Lindsey on this week's Server Nightmare series. We're discussing food and restaurants on TV and movies. Then we'll decide if TV's should be in restaurants or not.
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Server Nightmare- Write Ups
Jul 16, 202612 minLindsey and Katie share Reddit stories of servers getting written up.
Episode #21
Petty Write-Up Energy
Jul 14, 202641 minS1Lindsey & Katie talk about write ups in the restaurant industry.
Episode #20
Danager the manager
Jun 30, 202644 minS1In this episode, Katie and her guest Laura dive into what makes a great manager, the difference between trust and micromanagement, and the realities of working in hospitality. They share stories from years in the...
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Server nightmare- no reservation?
Jun 11, 202616 minS1<p>Katie, Lindsey, and guest Mikey discuss nightmare hosting stories.</p>
Episode #19
Hosts: The Restaurant Gatekeepers
Jun 9, 202627 minS1<p>Join Katie, Lindsey, and their guest Mikey as they uncover the hidden power dynamics of restaurant hosts. Discover how these unsung heroes influence tips, manage chaos, and handle entitle guests, revealing the...
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Server Nightmare- Training
Jun 5, 202617 minS1<p>This week’s server nightmare story discusses the issues when it comes to training new and experienced bartenders. </p>
Jun 3, 202632 minS1<p>Lindsey and Katie discuss the realities of training new staff and navigating ego clashes. </p>
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Server nightmare A.I
May 27, 202615 minS1<p>Katie and Lindsey share yelp review and Reddit stories about A.I. use in restaurants.</p>
Episode #17
A.I. servers vs. Human servers
May 25, 202622 minS1<p>Katie and Linds discuss the future of A.I. in restaurants.</p>
Episode #16
They Always Come Back
May 18, 202633 minS1<p>Join Katie and Lindsey (and never leave) as they discuss why this industry has so many return employees. </p>
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Server Nightmare 12- New Career
May 18, 202611 minS0<p>Join Katie and Lindsey in today's Reddit story about being burnt out and looking for something new to pivot to.</p>
Episode #15
Is Sysco the Downfall of Restaurants?
May 8, 202629 minS1<p>Katie and Lindsey discuss if the massive food distributor Sysco is negatively impacting restaurant pricing, sourcing, and menu creativity.</p>
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Server nightmare- Doordash
May 5, 202610 minS1<p>Katie & Lindsey share DoorDash reddit stories </p>
Episode #14
DoorDash Diaries
Apr 27, 202627 minS1<p>This week Katie and Lindsey are diving into DoorDash. We explore the challenges and absurdities faced by restaurant staff as they juggle dine-in customers, takeout orders, and the constant influx of delivery drivers...
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Server Nightmares 10- Shady Tip Pool
Apr 20, 202611 minS0<p>Katie and Lindsey discuss whether our Reddit poster of the week is getting scammed.</p>
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