Bar Stars Happy Hour

Bar Stars Happy Hour

Tom Alley

Episodes 55
Avg. Duration 44m
Activity Declining
Since Jun 2020
Latest Episode Dec 2025

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Schedule
Every 2 Weeks
Format
Episodic
Hosting
feeds.buzzsprout.com

About This Podcast

If you're in the Bar, Restaurant, or Entertainment Industries, this podcast is for you! The Bar Stars Happy Hour Podcast is for bar people, by bar people. This podcast is your personal happy hour, and will provide you with a well-deserved break from the day-to-day grind. The service and hospitality industries are hard work, and it is not for everyone. We have everything from educational episodes to interviews from Industry professionals from all over the world and we share stories, tips, tricks, and have a lot of fun along the way. Anything can happen at Happy Hour! Cheers!

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Recent Episodes

10 Things Great Bartenders Know How To Do with Tom Alley

Dec 02, 2025 23m

It's time to level up. In this episode, Tom covers the essential traits and behaviors that all great bartenders have in common. If you learn these, you will no doubt be well on your way to becoming a…

10 Things Bartenders Wished You Knew with Tom Alley

Nov 25, 2025 17m

In this episode, Tom covers ten things that bartenders wished that guests knew when they're at the bar or restaurant from a bartender, or servers, point of view. Topics covered such as the importance…

The Fight Of Her Life with Ashlee Gambino

Mar 04, 2025 56m

Ashlee Gambino is a wife, a mother, former professional boxer, and MMA fighter. Her ascending career was impacted by a terminal disease that has left her fighting for her life. In this episode we…

Continuous Beverage Solutions with Chris Cardone

Feb 11, 2025 1h 46m

Chris Cardone is a Restaurant and Bar consultant, Healthy lifestyle coach, public speaker, and the Diageo World Class 2017 Bartender of the Year. Chris has exploded in the world of mocktails and…

Steps Of Service with Tom Alley

Jan 28, 2025 25m

There's nothing more important in the Bar and Restaurant industry than repeat guests. This episode outlines how to exceed expectations and achieve this with proper training, and outlines ten proven…

Back To Basics with Tom Alley

Dec 31, 2024 30m

You can't become a star behind the bar without knowing the basics first. In this episode, I'm taking you back to the basics of bartending with types of glassware, cocktail techiques, components of a…

Nourish Your Mind with Shaun Plummer

May 28, 2024 1h 14m

Shaun is a bartender that has worked at some of the most popular places in Las Vegas. Most notably, the world-famous Carnival Court and Circa Hotel and Casino. Shaun has decided to walk out from…

Bartender vs. Mixologist with Tom Alley

Jan 16, 2024 29m

It's the age old debate, are you a bartender or do you consider yourself a mixologist? In this episode, Tom discusses what sets one apart from the other, the mentality of both, and he gives you his…

Change The Mindset, Change The Culture with Tom Alley

Dec 26, 2023 35m

Work culture is one of the most important aspects of success in the Food and Beverage Industry. In this Happy Hour, Tom talks about the importance of a healthy work environment and how to assess if…

Are you a Boss or a Leader? with Tom Alley

May 30, 2023 21m

In this episode, Tom discusses the many differences between a boss, and a leader. Being a boss, or manager is one thing, but leadership is an acquired skill. He details 10 differences between the…

The Interview: Tips & Tricks with Tom Alley

Mar 07, 2023 31m

If you want to be a Bar Star, one of the first things you'll need is a job! This episode covers the all important job interview. Tom goes over some interviewer questions you may be asked, how to…

Spirit Deep Dive: Rum Edition with Tom Alley

Jan 31, 2023 26m

On this episode, Tom does a deep dive into the world of Rum. It's origins as we know them, different types, multiple nicknames, and how it's made. Tom gives you his three favorite Rums to drink, and…

The Drink Menu: A How To Guide with Tom Alley

Jan 17, 2023 23m

How important is the drink menu? Some may say, Very! In this episode Tom talks the importance of having a cocktail menu, why size (of the menu) does matter, and why it's crucial to know how much…

Shaken or Stirred with Tom Alley

Apr 05, 2022 17m

On this educational episode, Tom talks the difference between stirring vs. shaking cocktails, and when to do each. What are the proper steps to do both? What are the reasons to do each based on the…

Building A Legacy: Part 2 with Livio Lauro

Aug 03, 2021 35m

Enjoy the conclusion of this two part episode with the master mixologist, Livio Lauro! We pick up where we left off with his very interesting, and well thought out answers to Fill The Seats. We also…

Building A Legacy: Part 1 with Livio Lauro

Jul 27, 2021 1h 6m

We are honored to spend some time with Master Mixologist, author, educator, and so much more, Livio Lauro. In one of our most captivating interviews, he opens up about his life, his passions, his…

Beer Chugs & Beast Mode with Ivan Grant

Jun 08, 2021 1h 10m

In this weeks episode we talk with Ivan Grant. Ivan works at the long bar at The D Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, and has been a big part of the image that is The D. We discuss his long battle with…

All The World's A Stage with Aaron Pierce

Jun 01, 2021 1h 7m

In one of our most interesting Happy Hours, we talk to former circus performer turned flair bartender, Aaron Pierce. We begin with his life from an early age in the Big Apple Circus with his family,…

Dress The Drink with Cindy McClure

May 18, 2021 45m

In this Happy hour, we talk with CEO and Founder of Dress The Drink, Cindy McClure. Dress The Drink is the leading manufacturer of gourmet beverage and food garnishes. It's all natural, with the…

Flow State Of Mind: Part 2 with Tom Dyer

May 11, 2021 43m

In part 2 with the flair bartending legend, Tom Dyer, we dive in to the "bottle tin is king" mantra that helped him cap off his competition career with a win. We also discuss the ever changing…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Bar Stars Happy Hour have?

Bar Stars Happy Hour has published 55 episodes since June 2020, covering topics in Arts, Comedy.

Is Bar Stars Happy Hour still active?

Bar Stars Happy Hour is currently declining with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 44m.

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