Tuff Shift!
Sean Patrick Murtagh
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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.
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TUFF SHIFT! Episode Eighty-Six: Meet Gil Torres!
TUFF SHIFT! Episode Eighty-Six: Sean Patrick welcomes a fellow hustler, a mover and a shaker, singer, actor, stage, screen, you name it, the one and only Gil Torres. From fake it ’til ya make it to…
TUFF SHIFT! Episode Eighty-Five: Meet Ryan Harer! (Part 2!)
TUFF SHIFT! Episode Eighty-Five: welcome back to part 2 of our visit with Ryan Harer. From making the dream a reality to lazy sequel titles to keeping the creative spark alive. It's no wonder this…
TUFF SHIFT! Episode Eighty-Four: Meet Ryan Harer! (Part 1)
TUFF SHIFT! Episode Eighty-Four: Sean Patrick welcomes one of his newest social media obsessions: writer, film-goer, substacker, and hilarious Ryan Harer. From customer service to working in…
Episode Eighty-Three: Pre-Shift-All-Shift with Sean Patrick Murtagh!
Episode Eighty-Three: Buckle up and brace yourselves for another "Pre-Shift-All-Shift!" with host Sean Patrick. A quick little wrap-up post Mother's Day service AND his first Mother's Day outside…
TUFF SHIFT! Episode Eighty-Two: Meet Gray Mortier!
TUFF SHIFT! Episode Eighty-Two: Sean Patrick welcomes one of the fiercests and most fabulous triple-threats in NYC. From serving LEWKS on the high seas to slinging drinks in the heart of Hell's…
TUFF SHIFT! Episode Eighty-One: Meet Chris Crowthers! Part 2!
TUFF SHIFT! Episode Eighty-One: Sean Patrick and Chris are back for part 2 of their conversation in unpacking Chris's adventures and evolution in NYC. From leaving the world of restaurants to…
TUFF SHIFT! Episode Eighty: Welcome Chris Crowthers! Part 1!
TUFF SHIFT! Episode Eighty: Sean Patrick welcomes a guest who unknowingly has been a part of his first hospitality memories in NYC; the adorable, the charming, the multi-talented and faceted human…
TUFF SHIFT! Episode Seventy-Nine: Pre-Shift-All-Shift with Sean Patrick Murtagh!
TUFF SHIFT! Episode Seventy-Nine: After a few weeks of reflection post his retirement from the world of hospitality, host Sean Patrick Murtagh is back with an all new episode unpacking what life is…
TUFF SHIFT! Episode Seventy-Eight: TUFF SHIFTS! Revisited Part 3!
TUFF SHIFT! Episode Seventy-Eight: fresh on the heels from teaching his first workshop to musical theatre majors in Iowa, Sean Patrick thought what better time that to revisit his interviews with…
TUFF SHIFT! Episode Seventy-Seven: TUFF SHIFTS Revisited! Part 2!
TUFF SHIFT! Episode Seventy-Seven: In honor of Women's History Month, Sean Patrick revisits some fierce, funny, strong, and amazing friends and past guests. Each one of these guests has not just…
TUFF SHIFT! Episode Seventy-Six: TUFF SHIFTS REVISITED! Part 1!
TUFF SHIFT! Episode Seventy-Six: To celebrate his milestone of leaving hospitality after 20 years of service, Sean Patrick is revisiting some of his favorite conversations with past guests. Part 1…
TUFF SHIFT! Episode Seventy-Five: Welcome Aidan Wharton!
TUFF SHIFT! Episode Seventy-Five: Sean Patrick welcomes a man of many talents and overflowing with charisma, Aidan Wharton. From breaking with tradition and forging your own path to making your…
TUFF SHIFT! Episode Seventy-Four: Welcome (back) Carly Ozard! Part 2
TUFF SHIFT! Episode Seventy-Four: Part two with the ridiculously talented, multi-faceted, and ever-evolving, Carly Ozard. Sean Patrick and Carly continue to get back on track, and mostly get there,…
TUFF SHIFT! Episode Seventy-Three: Welcome Carly Ozard! Part 1
TUFF SHIFT! Episode Seventy-Three: Sean Patrick welcomes one of his oldest and most talented friend, Carly Ozard. An international headliner and more talents than you could shake a stick at, Carly…
TUFF SHIFT! Episode Seventy-Two: Welcome Back Rachel Green!
TUFF SHIFT! Episode Seventy-Two: Sean Patrick welcomes back his hilarious friend and maragrita-comadre, the multi-talented, Rachel Green! (Not that one!). Rachel is back to unpack some more as well…
TUFF SHIFT! Episode Seventy-One: Welcome Eric Williams!
TUFF SHIFT! Episode Seventy-One: Sean Patrick welcomes gay comedy icon and QUEERTY nominated podcaster and all-around mensch of a human, Eric Williams. From serving celebrities to interviewing them;…
TUFF SHIFT! Episode Seventy: Welcome Back Preston Scott Straus!
TUFF SHIFT! Episode Seventy: Sean Patrick welcomes singer-songwriter Preston Scott Straus back to the show for a little more unpacking. From knowing when it's time to move on to creating the…
TUFF SHIFT! Episode Sixty-Nine: Preshift-All-Shift with Sean Patrick Murtagh!
TUFF SHIFT! Episode Sixty-Nine: Buckle up, it's "Dine LA," week and we are off and running with a series of TUFF SHIFTS! Sean Patrick makes the most of the sh*tshow he calls work. From liquor…
TUFF SHIFT! Episode Sixty-Eight: Welcome Back Richard Skipper!
TUFF SHIFT! Episode Sixty-Eight: Sean Patrick welcomes his brother in sequin attire and one of the most joyful men in show business, Richard Skipper! From falling in love at work to life after…
TUFF SHIFT! Episode Sixty-Seven: Pre-Shift-All-Shift with Seanie!
TUFF SHIFT! Episode Sixty-Seven: Happy 2026! Host Sean Patrick returned from his Christmas stint in San Francisco just in time to close 2025 out with TUFF SHIFTS! And of course, there was no better…
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