I'll Cry If I Want To

I'll Cry If I Want To

Kevin Long, Aly Brain, Asylum Podcasts

Episodes 41
Avg. Duration 1h 13m
Activity Dormant
Since Jan 2024
Latest Episode Feb 2025

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Weekly
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Episodic
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About This Podcast

Improv Asylum and Laugh Boston's private events manager, Aly Brain, is joined by executive chef Kevin Long to discuss the hospitality industry. Listen as these colleagues and friends talk about trends, both good and bad, how to elevate your next event, the state of the industry, comedy, food, drinks, and more. They are joined by some of the biggest names in the Boston restaurant and hospitality field. From head chefs, to event planners, comedians.....and anyone else they can con into doing the show! This podcast is for everyone in the hospitality industry, anyone considering joining the industry, everyone in charge of planning an event, or anyone who loves food. (Oh and hopefully all the friends and family of the hosts!)

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Recent Episodes

S3 Mason's Desserts

Feb 25, 2025 1h 43m Bonus

This week we brought back show favorite, Chef Robbie Gonzalez (@chefbobbyrobby), and he brought treats! We get to discuss, learn about, and most importantly,  try out the desserts from Kevin’s new…

S3E11 It’s Great to be Back!

Jan 27, 2025 1h 14m

This week, Aly and Kevin discuss what they have been up to over the holidays. From Kevin’s new restaurant finally opened to great reviews to Kevin’s trip to Chicago for a one of a kind culinary…

S3E10 Meet Tyler Doktor!

Jan 21, 2025 1h 13m

Executive Chef at the Blacksmith Tavern in Pembroke MA and founder of www.flavorprofile.net, an at home food delivery service that provides chef cooked healthy meals at home. We learned all about his…

S3E9 Water: The Elixir of Life or Source of Concern?

Jan 13, 2025 1h 7m

Kevin is passionate about his water! In this wide-ranging discussion, Aly and Kevin delve into the complexities and controversies surrounding water - from the types of water available, to the…

S3E8 End of Summer: The start of busy season for events

Jan 06, 2025 58m

Aly and Kevin discuss how the events and hospitality world are entering a busy season with the start of fall and the end of the summer. They discuss some events they have hosted recently and the new…

S3E7 Upside Down! What a year we have had

Dec 30, 2024 1h 47m

In our 1 year anniversary show, we remember back to our first fall together and finally get Kevin on the pumpkin spice train. In this one, Kevin and Aly are discussing Aly’s past working with coffee…

S3E6 Meet Amanda Albee! General Manager of Abby Park in Milton

Dec 23, 2024 1h 27m

This week, we got to bring our friend Amanda Albee on the show! We first met Amanda working together at Stars and Tosca and now we get to learn all about her new group, as the General Manager of Abby…

S3E5 Meet Doug Rodrigues! Owner and Executive Chef at Osteria Vivo

Dec 16, 2024 1h 36m

Kevin Introduces Aly to chef Doug Rodrigues. Doug recently opened Osteria Vivo in Pembroke MA. We hear all about opening that concept and about some of his signature dishes. We also discuss…

S3E4 Lil Chuck!

Dec 09, 2024 26m

This week, Aly tells Kevin all about the newest member of the Improv Asylum family, The Lil Chuck at the Charles Playhouse. A 199 seat venue in the heart of Boston’s theater district. Home to some of…

S3E3 A Quick-a-Sode!

Dec 02, 2024 49m

In this lighthearted discussion, hosts Aly and Kevin discuss everything from social media to the darker side of working in the restaurant industry.  Aly finds social media stressful and Kevin…

S3E2 Mason’s Update with Jimmy Liang!

Nov 25, 2024 1h 19m

As our listeners know, Kevin is in the process of opening up a new restaurant in Quincy MA with Jimmy Liang, named Mason’s Steak House. Today we bring back Jimmy to discuss the opening and how it is…

S3E1 One if by Land, Two if By Sea! with Alex Sepulveda

Nov 18, 2024 1h 48m

Our first Vendor episode! Meet Alex who, along with his late partner Fred, started Land and Sea Provisions. A food supplier who started in 2021 and has grown exponentially! Learn about the ins and…

S2E12 I’ll Cry If I Want To: ALL STARS

Aug 19, 2024 1h 50m

Aly and Kevin bring back some of our favorite guests! Our good friends Chef Michael Morway and Chef Robert Gonzales. Join us for a lively roundtable as we discuss a little bit of everything. We…

S2E11 Meet JoAn Blake, General Manager of Laugh Boston

Aug 12, 2024 1h 10m

Kevin and Aly would like to introduce you to JoAn, the GM of Laugh Boston. JoAn has been working in comedy for over 20 years and has her PhD in law and public policy. She is also the first black…

S2E10 Catching Up

Aug 05, 2024 1h 5m

Have you ever looked at the kitchen of a restaurant and wondered what they talk about back there? Well that’s basically this episode. Sometimes Kevin and Aly just like to chat and catch up on events…

S2E9 Restaurant Red Flags!

Jul 29, 2024 1h 4m

Aly and Kevin discuss what they don’t like. Not specific restaurants, just bad habits and poor practices we see when we dine out. What to do and what NOT to do when opening your restaurant? When…

S2E8 Meet Jamie Pollock From Big Night Entertainment

Jul 22, 2024 1h 13m

Kevin introduces Aly to his old colleague, Jamie Pollock, the VP of Operations at Big Night Entertainment. Jamie oversees the operations and performance of 12 venues across four states, including…

S2E7 Tipping Culture

Jul 15, 2024 1h 13m

Aly and Kevin discuss this hot button issue in the restaurant and hospitality industry. When do we tip? How much should we tip? Is tipping culture out of control or do we need to limit where we tip?…

S2E6 It’s All About Pizza, With Chris Patrick!

Jul 08, 2024 1h 25m

We all love pizza, but how much do you know about it? This week we got to chat with Chris, Owner of CP’s Woodfired Pizza in Scituate MA. We learn about Chris’s techniques and his thoughtful use of…

S2E5 Elizabeth Bramwell - A Renaissance Woman!

Jul 01, 2024 1h 51m

This week, Kevin introduces Aly to a very interesting, and very accomplished woman in our industry. Meet Elizabeth Bramwell, Distinguished Chef, TV Host, three time Emmy Winner, Oyster aficionado,…

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