86 The Rest Podcast Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/86-the-rest-podcast A Bar & Restaurant - Audio Journal -———————————————— Storytellers for the FOH/BOH, and customers alike. Learn about the work, the industry, and the brands! I’m Drew. The Hospitality Guy! Server & bar-back of way too many years, advocate, and supporter of all service industry workers! Everything “HEARD” in this show is with you all in mind. This is the podcast that highlights favorite local joints from college towns, to the home of “The Bear,” and everywhere in between. Workers: Join us and celebrate in the community. Regulars: Come learn, and listen to some behind the scenes stories. Whether it’s pre/post-shift, or you wanna POST-UP in that stool/booth with last night’s ass-print…we got you. Just do what YOU do best, and “86 The Rest.” - Drew © 2025 Drew Biada 4892ad1b-1698-5f0c-b7f6-ebfff87d362f no 86 The Trailer en Wed, 23 Jul 2025 10:34:31 -0400 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 22:03:28 -0500 https://img.transistor.fm/V3ThNBnOdroBmq64q5DZWpiDRWg9jQDtdLtGiXwAPnk/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS85MzY3/NzNhNGI3YTNjMmEw/ZjgxODg0MGYyNDAw/ZDNlZi5qcGVn.jpg 86 The Rest Podcast episodic Drew Biada A Bar & Restaurant - Audio Journal -———————————————— Storytellers for the FOH/BOH, and customers alike. Learn about the work, the industry, and the brands! I’m Drew. The Hospitality Guy! Server & bar-back of way too many years, advocate, and supporter of all service industry workers! Everything “HEARD” in this show is with you all in mind. This is the podcast that highlights favorite local joints from college towns, to the home of “The Bear,” and everywhere in between. Workers: Join us and celebrate in the community. Regulars: Come learn, and listen to some behind the scenes stories. Whether it’s pre/post-shift, or you wanna POST-UP in that stool/booth with last night’s ass-print…we got you. Just do what YOU do best, and “86 The Rest.” - Drew A Bar & Restaurant - Audio Journal -———————————————— Storytellers for the FOH/BOH, and customers alike. Server, bartender, service industry, hospitality, journal Drew Biada drew.biada@gmail.com No Yes 86 The Trailer 1 1 86 The Trailer trailer 74f924af-f48b-4c2c-ba78-ad95d003bcde https://86therest.transistor.fm/s1/trailer1 Subscribe/share/download anywhere you get your podcasts!

Music and Lyrics by:

Mike'ele Kalima - Instagram: @mkalimamusic
Nathan Zahoransky - Instagram: @rocnastyofficial

]]> Subscribe/share/download anywhere you get your podcasts!

Music and Lyrics by:

Mike'ele Kalima - Instagram: @mkalimamusic
Nathan Zahoransky - Instagram: @rocnastyofficial

]]> Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:09:51 -0500 Drew Biada Drew Biada 78 Subscribe/share/download anywhere you get your podcasts!

Music and Lyrics by:

Mike'ele Kalima - Instagram: @mkalimamusic
Nathan Zahoransky - Instagram: @rocnastyofficial

]]> Server, bartender, service industry, hospitality, journal No Four Walls Whiskey w/ Casey McGrath 9 9 Four Walls Whiskey w/ Casey McGrath full 9e8e14c1-0f64-46d0-bb42-4746b619640d https://86therest.transistor.fm/s1/9 This episode is a "Mini-MasterClass" for the bartenders, servers, and brand developers out there to learn EVERY aspect of creating.

"It's Always Sunny" in these Four Walls!

Come pound it down (or sip) with the BETTER brown as 86 The Rest welcomes Casey McGrath: the CEO/Co-founder of Four Walls Whiskey!

You'll love what @caseytmcgrath has to say about the FOH/BOH workers like us, the passion it takes to build your brand in ANY industry (he's the Creative Director for Kings of Leon BTW), and paying homage to the greatest bars that ever were. 

We'll casually name drop Rob, Charlie, and Glenn. Luckily there was JUST enough time to mention Ryan Reynolds & Wrexham A.F.C. 

Cheers to the bar, and 86 The Rest!

 - Drew

]]> This episode is a "Mini-MasterClass" for the bartenders, servers, and brand developers out there to learn EVERY aspect of creating.

"It's Always Sunny" in these Four Walls!

Come pound it down (or sip) with the BETTER brown as 86 The Rest welcomes Casey McGrath: the CEO/Co-founder of Four Walls Whiskey!

You'll love what @caseytmcgrath has to say about the FOH/BOH workers like us, the passion it takes to build your brand in ANY industry (he's the Creative Director for Kings of Leon BTW), and paying homage to the greatest bars that ever were. 

We'll casually name drop Rob, Charlie, and Glenn. Luckily there was JUST enough time to mention Ryan Reynolds & Wrexham A.F.C. 

Cheers to the bar, and 86 The Rest!

 - Drew

]]> Wed, 18 Sep 2024 18:48:01 -0400 Drew Biada Drew Biada 2900 This episode is a "Mini-MasterClass" for the bartenders, servers, and brand developers out there to learn EVERY aspect of creating.

"It's Always Sunny" in these Four Walls!

Come pound it down (or sip) with the BETTER brown as 86 The Rest welcomes Casey McGrath: the CEO/Co-founder of Four Walls Whiskey!

You'll love what @caseytmcgrath has to say about the FOH/BOH workers like us, the passion it takes to build your brand in ANY industry (he's the Creative Director for Kings of Leon BTW), and paying homage to the greatest bars that ever were. 

We'll casually name drop Rob, Charlie, and Glenn. Luckily there was JUST enough time to mention Ryan Reynolds & Wrexham A.F.C. 

Cheers to the bar, and 86 The Rest!

 - Drew

]]> Server, bartender, service industry, hospitality, journal No Bet on Your Brand w/ @Moverandshakerco 8 8 Bet on Your Brand w/ @Moverandshakerco full 90b60e22-c13f-4c9b-9fe8-db3b8516e9cc https://86therest.transistor.fm/s1/8 We repost their stories and share their memes EVERY day. The man behind the most popular, and hilarious, Instagram account for bartenders and servers Nick Hogan of @moverandshakerco joins 86 The Rest!  

Nick and I take a deep dive into the origin story of this incredible social media account, how and why he did it, and how to be authentic in the service industry.

Come for the legend behind the legends, stay for insightful advice on being the best barback you can be, stay longer for amazing stories but for the genuine reasons why Nick Hogan and I do what we do best. 

This is for YOU ALL!

]]> We repost their stories and share their memes EVERY day. The man behind the most popular, and hilarious, Instagram account for bartenders and servers Nick Hogan of @moverandshakerco joins 86 The Rest!  

Nick and I take a deep dive into the origin story of this incredible social media account, how and why he did it, and how to be authentic in the service industry.

Come for the legend behind the legends, stay for insightful advice on being the best barback you can be, stay longer for amazing stories but for the genuine reasons why Nick Hogan and I do what we do best. 

This is for YOU ALL!

]]> Mon, 16 Sep 2024 22:28:12 -0400 Drew Biada Drew Biada 3028 We repost their stories and share their memes EVERY day. The man behind the most popular, and hilarious, Instagram account for bartenders and servers Nick Hogan of @moverandshakerco joins 86 The Rest!  

Nick and I take a deep dive into the origin story of this incredible social media account, how and why he did it, and how to be authentic in the service industry.

Come for the legend behind the legends, stay for insightful advice on being the best barback you can be, stay longer for amazing stories but for the genuine reasons why Nick Hogan and I do what we do best. 

This is for YOU ALL!

]]> Server, bartender, service industry, hospitality, journal Yes It's a Funny Life 7 7 It's a Funny Life full 6df1efbc-342f-49ec-b9f9-a996f8dfa588 https://86therest.transistor.fm/s1/7 Talented comedian/writer/actress @verygracebahler joins "86 the Rest" to talk all about the comedy and service industry scenes!

In Chicago, they overlap and go hand in hand, allowing artists and servers/bartenders to collaborate and support each other.

Heartfelt stories, gratitude, and as always...some great laughs. Thank you for GRACING us in this episode. Enjoy!

]]> Talented comedian/writer/actress @verygracebahler joins "86 the Rest" to talk all about the comedy and service industry scenes!

In Chicago, they overlap and go hand in hand, allowing artists and servers/bartenders to collaborate and support each other.

Heartfelt stories, gratitude, and as always...some great laughs. Thank you for GRACING us in this episode. Enjoy!

]]> Thu, 11 Apr 2024 15:29:54 -0400 Drew Biada Drew Biada 3985 Talented comedian/writer/actress @verygracebahler joins "86 the Rest" to talk all about the comedy and service industry scenes!

In Chicago, they overlap and go hand in hand, allowing artists and servers/bartenders to collaborate and support each other.

Heartfelt stories, gratitude, and as always...some great laughs. Thank you for GRACING us in this episode. Enjoy!

]]> Server, bartender, service industry, hospitality, journal Yes Work Friends - Real Friends 6 6 Work Friends - Real Friends full 19670e71-a278-43ef-afc8-840fe5f0ed78 https://86therest.transistor.fm/s1/6 We all have "work friends" and "real friends." When you work in the service industry, you can't help them blending together. Listen to this HILARIOUSLY awesome episode where my fellow server friend and I talk friendship, St. Patty's, the first "Women's March" Madness, sex stuff, and personal hygiene.

There's even a George Clooney and Matt Damon-Chicago story. What more could you ask for?  

]]> We all have "work friends" and "real friends." When you work in the service industry, you can't help them blending together. Listen to this HILARIOUSLY awesome episode where my fellow server friend and I talk friendship, St. Patty's, the first "Women's March" Madness, sex stuff, and personal hygiene.

There's even a George Clooney and Matt Damon-Chicago story. What more could you ask for?  

]]> Fri, 29 Mar 2024 16:36:32 -0400 Drew Biada Drew Biada 5206 We all have "work friends" and "real friends." When you work in the service industry, you can't help them blending together. Listen to this HILARIOUSLY awesome episode where my fellow server friend and I talk friendship, St. Patty's, the first "Women's March" Madness, sex stuff, and personal hygiene.

There's even a George Clooney and Matt Damon-Chicago story. What more could you ask for?  

]]> Server, bartender, service industry, hospitality, journal Yes Lady Line Cook 5 5 Lady Line Cook full a295e36f-d20f-4a46-9c9d-04aab52829ec https://86therest.transistor.fm/s1/5 Hanalei is @ladylinecook and my guest on this week's "86 the Rest!"

Talented chef and author of her memoir "Nice Work Boys," this lady talks about her journey to multiple leadership roles. Not just at a young age, but in male dominated professions.

Listen to a real chef break down some our favorite kitchen moments in FX's "The Bear," plus how I found her Instagram through multiple, incredible influencers.

]]> Hanalei is @ladylinecook and my guest on this week's "86 the Rest!"

Talented chef and author of her memoir "Nice Work Boys," this lady talks about her journey to multiple leadership roles. Not just at a young age, but in male dominated professions.

Listen to a real chef break down some our favorite kitchen moments in FX's "The Bear," plus how I found her Instagram through multiple, incredible influencers.

]]> Tue, 12 Mar 2024 11:58:10 -0400 Drew Biada Drew Biada 3589 Hanalei is @ladylinecook and my guest on this week's "86 the Rest!"

Talented chef and author of her memoir "Nice Work Boys," this lady talks about her journey to multiple leadership roles. Not just at a young age, but in male dominated professions.

Listen to a real chef break down some our favorite kitchen moments in FX's "The Bear," plus how I found her Instagram through multiple, incredible influencers.

]]> Server, bartender, service industry, hospitality, journal Yes Lunch Breaks - Part 1 4 4 Lunch Breaks - Part 1 full 231e4480-f2d2-4614-af0b-ea7ac9d949f9 https://86therest.transistor.fm/s1/4 "My boss let us have a beer for lunch on Friday." AWWW! How CUTE! Listen to some REAL lunch break stories in the latest episode of "86 the Rest." 

My guest Natalie and I share some lunch break wisdom, and some not so secret "secrets" about what your server may have done on their lunch break. (But they probably didn't get one).

]]> "My boss let us have a beer for lunch on Friday." AWWW! How CUTE! Listen to some REAL lunch break stories in the latest episode of "86 the Rest." 

My guest Natalie and I share some lunch break wisdom, and some not so secret "secrets" about what your server may have done on their lunch break. (But they probably didn't get one).

]]> Thu, 07 Mar 2024 17:51:38 -0500 Drew Biada Drew Biada 2068 "My boss let us have a beer for lunch on Friday." AWWW! How CUTE! Listen to some REAL lunch break stories in the latest episode of "86 the Rest." 

My guest Natalie and I share some lunch break wisdom, and some not so secret "secrets" about what your server may have done on their lunch break. (But they probably didn't get one).

]]> Server, bartender, service industry, hospitality, journal No Big Kid Jobs - Part 2 3 3 Big Kid Jobs - Part 2 full dc63e23c-ac76-4754-9203-9bc60f846be0 https://86therest.transistor.fm/s1/3 "86 the Rest" picks up talking about all the AMAZING skills it takes to survive in the industry. Keep your ear out for some Chicago and Hollywood celebs in our newest segment "Our favorite Joints."

If you ARE one of our favorite joints...SPONSOR US!! (Please).

]]> "86 the Rest" picks up talking about all the AMAZING skills it takes to survive in the industry. Keep your ear out for some Chicago and Hollywood celebs in our newest segment "Our favorite Joints."

If you ARE one of our favorite joints...SPONSOR US!! (Please).

]]> Mon, 26 Feb 2024 21:21:55 -0500 Drew Biada Drew Biada 3143 "86 the Rest" picks up talking about all the AMAZING skills it takes to survive in the industry. Keep your ear out for some Chicago and Hollywood celebs in our newest segment "Our favorite Joints."

If you ARE one of our favorite joints...SPONSOR US!! (Please).

]]> Server, bartender, service industry, hospitality, journal No Big Kid Jobs - Part 1 2 2 Big Kid Jobs - Part 1 full 3dff283c-3928-45ee-8176-8eeca2972784 https://86therest.transistor.fm/s1/2 "Hey, servers and bartenders: get a REAL job!" 
A.) We have one. Thanks!
B.) Hiring managers in other industries seem not to take our experience seriously.
The reality: we have a higher skill set than most job seekers in the work force. 
Don't believe us? Have a listen!

]]> "Hey, servers and bartenders: get a REAL job!" 
A.) We have one. Thanks!
B.) Hiring managers in other industries seem not to take our experience seriously.
The reality: we have a higher skill set than most job seekers in the work force. 
Don't believe us? Have a listen!

]]> Mon, 19 Feb 2024 17:24:03 -0500 Drew Biada Drew Biada 2886 "Hey, servers and bartenders: get a REAL job!" 
A.) We have one. Thanks!
B.) Hiring managers in other industries seem not to take our experience seriously.
The reality: we have a higher skill set than most job seekers in the work force. 
Don't believe us? Have a listen!

]]> Server, bartender, service industry, hospitality, journal Yes Pilot 1 1 Pilot full ccb7b33e-3dc1-42e1-b6ef-2d81b6c76763 https://feeds.transistor.fm/86-the-rest-podcast The intro to 86 the Rest Podcast. Hear what working in bars and restaurants is all about, my qualifications as a barback/bartender/server for 15+ years in Cleveland/LA/Chicago, and what to expect for future episodes.

]]> The intro to 86 the Rest Podcast. Hear what working in bars and restaurants is all about, my qualifications as a barback/bartender/server for 15+ years in Cleveland/LA/Chicago, and what to expect for future episodes.

]]> Thu, 23 Nov 2023 00:34:10 -0500 Drew Biada Drew Biada 2189 The intro to 86 the Rest Podcast. Hear what working in bars and restaurants is all about, my qualifications as a barback/bartender/server for 15+ years in Cleveland/LA/Chicago, and what to expect for future episodes.

]]> Server, bartender, service industry, hospitality, journal Yes