Passing The Bar Podcast

15/09/2021

Mental health is something that we need to talk about more. With recent tragedies in our community w

07/09/2021

Thanks to Living 757 for having us on the show today to speak about our series on mental health that we kick off this week!

03/09/2021

Well ladies and gentlemen, grab those oh s**t handles, strap in and prepare for an episode from us l

26/08/2021

Finally back in the studio next week with the team!

02/04/2021

I’d like to discuss, why do you think restaurants are having issues staffing up? I’ve heard because of unemployment benefits, I’m curious to see what happens when they run out.

I think it’s a little deeper then that, perhaps time for to look at the model and change it up a little. I always loved working in hospitality for the great interactions, always changing scenery and fast paced environment. I’m not naïve to the point that for some individuals it’s pretty much all they’ve got. I will say that out of my 15 years in the industry there have only been a handful of employers who looked to build their employees up either through health benefits, saving plans, etc.

Let’s talk about it. Why are restaurants having issues staffing $10-$15 jobs?

20/01/2021

NEW EPISODE ALERT! 🚨 tune in to episode #3 with on your favorite podcast platform!

20/01/2021

Welcome back guys! This week we are in the studio with Nicole, the Co-Executive Director for Stand Up for Kids - Hampton Roads! In this episode we catch up about some of the difficulties that they've been having through this pandemic and also different plans of action that have helped them succeed a...

12/01/2021

SNAP! KABOOM! WOW! There’s a new episode of the podcast that dropped yesterday with special guest Justin Snyder! ENJOY! 🤯

08/01/2021

This seems about right.

05/12/2020

Who wants to be this Koala right now? 🖐️

Drop your comments on 2020 and we can bring them up in the Podcast ⌨️🎙️🎧

Check out the First Episode of Season 2!! 🎧🎙️

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04/12/2020

We are looking for new guest to have on our podcast! We shoot for about 1 hour and because of the global pandemic have found space within the virtual realm! We're already shooting episodes for Season 2 and want to hear the stories of our industry folks who have been affected by this "new normal"!
Tag your favorite industry professional/restaurateur/bar/business who you would love to see on the show! With being able to do this via Zoom there is no limit to distance, we'd love to hear from our friends across the nation and hopefully across the globe!
Check out our media kit for insights and information!

12/09/2020

Thank you Schyler Galasso:)

24/04/2020

Hey Steven Jean Soucy Evan L Vang Chris Pryer!

All dressed up and nowhere to go🤪! to when we had Passing The Bar Podcast in the house!🙌🏼 Make sure to check out this week’s show at 11am🥳

13/04/2020

It’s been wayyy too long so we made a special trip back to the studio for a episode that’s near and dear to our hearts! It’s our sit down to cover some of the issues that we’ve all been dealing with and a little light comedy to help move your spirits right along.

11/04/2020

EXTRA EXTRA READ ALL ABOUT IT! It’s been wayyy too long so we made a special trip back to the studio for a episode that’s near and dear to our hearts! It’s our sit down to cover some of the issues that we’ve all been dealing with and a little light comedy to help move your spirits right along. Grab a drink and meet us at your favorite podcast platform on this MONDAY 4/13!

04/04/2020

As we stare down what seems to be the end of the world. I'd like to say Cheers! to my friends on both sides of the bar. We are all going through our own struggles. The Restaurant industry was devastated 3 weeks ago. I am unsure when or how we will recover from this but I know that we will prevail. As I sit hear writing this "Stand by Me" is playing while we finish Take-Out for the night. Fitting to my hope that we can all do our best to stand together throughout this crisis. We forget sometimes how much we all depend on each other. Now more than ever we need to be physically distant but spiritually and emotionally united. My heart is as I'm sure the rest of you; heavy but I hope to find hope in this experience that we all are sharing.

Be Strong, Be Safe, and Cheers!! to you all. I hope to see you all on both sides of the bar sooner than later.
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Your Friends,
Passing the Bar Podcast

25/03/2020

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Bartenders across the country are without a job as restaurants and bars are ordered to close during the pandemic

19/03/2020

Please take time to read and help if you can.

If you want to help in the quickest way you can. Please copy and adjust to put your info in the letter below. Check the link provided for proper address and Senator to write to. In this time of crisis this is your opportunity to use your right and ability as a citizen of the United States to drive legislation to help our people. The hospitality industry has been hit harder and faster than anyone else right now. It is impossible to do this alone. We can have a fighting chance if we stand together. We have nothing but time right now. Use it properly. I hope that you not only fill this out and send it off but that you copy and share it with friends and family. They have a voice in the fight for you and out industry as well. Please take the time to exercise your right as an American. If every there was a time this is it for all our hospitality industry friends.

Thank you,

Evan L Vang

P.S.
(I did not write the letter below it was copied)
Feel free to modify as a person that does not work in the service industry as well. We need all the help we can get.

Fill in the blanks:

{ELECTED OFFICIAL}

Hello, my name is {NAME}. I am an employee in the hospitality industry in Southeast Virginia. During these uncertain times of impact with the COVID-19 virus, I am writing on behalf of myself and my teams to inquire as to what actions are being taken to protect our livelihoods. As I am sure you're aware, even in times of economic stability, 78% of American citizens live paycheck to paycheck (Forbes, 2019). I can assure you, these numbers are even higher in the service industry where our income can often very day by day, and is almost entirely dependent on the volume of business that we can bring in.

I understand the need for social distancing and practice of proper measure to do what we can to mitigate the spread of this virus. Unfortunately, my peers and I do not work in an industry in which working from home is viable. Recommendations to offer take out food don't help the fact that a gratuity-dependent workforce will still be suffering a significant, and often catastrophic financial burden. I am asking you to please support legislation for expansion of unemployment funds and accessibility, and to please consider a relief fund for displaced employees. It is a bitter frustration to have the desire but not the ability to work and provide for a household. It is a difficult time to trust in government, but I hope and trust that you will do the right thing for your constituency. Regards,

{NAME}

_Senators of the 116th Congress

18/03/2020

Thank you Mark!

Hampton and Portsmouth schools started their to-go meals Monday after Gov. Ralph Northam announced a two-week school closure to limit the spread of the new coronavirus.

22/01/2020

Thank you Rico Marcelo Photography for capturing the magic of last night! Big shout out to Barry Clark for providing the tunes and also to the North End Run Club for ! Thank you Chicks Oyster Bar for blessing us with some delicious food and providing the space! As you can see the For The Kids! 1st Annual Coat Drive was an absolute success! We're still doing a tally on all of the coats but if we had to guesstimate, we've got a mountain of coats that will be helping to keep warm some grateful young adults and children!

Our hearts are absolutely full! Thank you to our sponsors of the event Boil Bay, White Claw Hard Seltzer, O'Connor Brewing Co., Mahi's, Devils Backbone Brewing Company, Kristin Underwood, Chichos Pizza Oceanfront, Stratas Media Group, The Porch on Long Creek, Rico Marcelo Photography, Studio Bamboo Institute of Yoga and CP Shuckers Oceanfront/ CP Shuckers Shore Drive!

Special thanks to the Chicks Oyster Bar management/staff who absolutely rocked it, the Assistant Director of StandUp for Kids - Hampton Roads Nicole Mechelle and everyone else you volunteered their time!

Tag yourselves!

Photo Credit: Rico Marcelo of Rico Marcelo Photography