Keys Bartender Podcast

Keys Bartender Podcast


Latest Episodes

Episode 644 Old Dog New Trick
August 08, 2022

Abby and Jim go to a restaurant in Islamorada, FL. The bartender is a competent young fellow who gets to talking to Jim about training an experienced (older) and how difficult it can be. It is tough to train a new employee who think they are in no need of

Episode 643 Don Juan or Don Knotts*
August 04, 2022

Jim recounts his history of relationship development over his life. The journey was circuitous to the present. Ultimately it was a desire for a romantic connection. *Listener note Don Knotts was an actor whose characters displayed very little romantic re

Episode 642 Blameless
August 01, 2022

 A trip to the beach in Marathon causes Jim to ponder the the reliability of fast impressions. Real reasons for why people act are hidden to us so why attribute blame. We have more important issues in our life. 

Episode 641 - The Old Golf Course BBQ Scam
July 29, 2022

Its the end of Lobster Mini Season in the Florida Keys but the season for scammers is always going strong. Jim gives a summary of more recent scamming techniques of the 21st century. We end with a retelling of a new texting to the wrong number scam. Jim h

Episode 640- Getting to Know Me
July 28, 2022

Its Lobster Mini-season in Florida. Jim recognizes his competitive nature distracts him from any task at hand. Realizing that he does not have to be the best in some fields of endeavors gives him an opportunity to grow.

Episode 639- Keys Bartender- Broccoli v. Donut
July 18, 2022

Jim has a junk food problem. He  loves to eat the things that are unhealthy, duh. This descends into a conversation about how immediate gratification and long-term goals are in opposition many times.

Episode 638 Tender Frustrations
July 14, 2022

Jim attempts to acquire audio editing skills reaffirming the adage about old dogs. After renewing his license in about 12 minutes at the local DMV.......jealous...... his license photo becomes another reminder of the universality of aging.

Episode 637 Hot Summer Nights
July 13, 2022

A rumination on the summer heat brings Jim to discuss technological change. The progression of discovery, introduction, and widespread use is similar in most forms of the inventions that have changed the way we live. The only thing we can take for granted

Episode 636 The Extraordinary
July 07, 2022

Jim finds it difficult to mask his feelings with end of the day patrons. Old ways of dealing with work are changing, and that has accelerated over the past few years. We end with the a call to feel extraordinary.

Episode 635 The Freaks Come Out at Night
July 05, 2022

Abby and Jim avoid being run over by an aggressive Pick-up driver. Weird sh*t happens at night everywhere. Knowing the difference between a want and a need can help you through economic insecurity. Want to motivate, support, or console  yourself try