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In this episode of The Tale & The Telling... the crew of the Rumrunner sets sail for The Bitterspine Straights. Izzy checks his emails, Nattie makes a gift for a friend, and Rune goes on a culinary journey.

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Live from Fort Worth, Texas!

The Bardtenders head to Fort Worth for the third annual Heard House to bring you live episodes with some amazing hospitality professionals. The Bardtenders had the chance to stay at the Heard House sponsored by Heard Card Game where bartenders from around the country came together to share their stories, gain access to education opportunities, and create some amazing memories along the way. Join us over the next several weeks as these bartenders share their experiences in the hospitality industry!

In this episode of "The Mixing Glass", Trey Fincher shares his passion for music and vinyl records. Trey also shares the story of how he opened his dream bar, Sidecar, in Fayetteville, Arkansas!

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Trey Fincher is a seasoned bartender with over 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry. He has worked at various establishments including bars, restaurants, and distilleries where he showcased his expertise in creating memorable guest experiences and crafting innovative cocktails.

Trey also competed in the USBG Presents World Class Competition in 2025 and made it to the Top 100 for the second time and advanced to the U.S. Top 30, competing for U.S. Bartender of the Year at the national finals in Atlanta.

Trey opened Sidecar Cocktail Lounge in 2025 with his partners Corey and Reese. Sidecar is his dream bar and truly a love letter to Fayetteville. They describe it as a refined dive — a neighborhood bar that just happens to make world-class cocktails. Their seasonal menus are inspired by vinyl records from their personal collections, with music serving as the creative muse behind everything they do.

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In this episode of The Tale & The Telling... Our adventurers set sail and leave Kegsplit behind as they continue their voyage to track down Joey Coconut's missing artifacts. Rune connects with the ship, Izzy spends some time journaling, and Nattie says farewell to her childhood home.

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In this episode of The Mixing Glass, Jasper Blake joins us to talk about hosting concerts in dish pits, creating hospitality-themed haunted houses, and the importance of giving back to your local community.

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Jasper Blake has been in the service industry his entire life. Born and raised in San Diego, CA., he made the move to Denver just after his 24th birthday where he lives today!

Jasper and his business partner, John-David Wright started a service industry clothing brand called Triple Sink Mafia; representing the underrepresented back of house workers, including chefs, cooks, and especially dishwashers. They’ve hosted a multitude of events, pop-ups, parties, and markets, with their most notable probably being the first “Children of the Weeds” service industry haunted house and Halloween party.

Most recently, Jasper’s brand, Devil’s Friend, hosted a secret hardcore show in the dish pit of a restaurant called “Closed for Service." The video editing process is underway and he’s excited to share with everyone very soon!

Jasper also specializes in graphic design and art.Most importantly, he loves to support his local community and gives back by supporting local artists and art students.

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In this episode of The Tale & The Telling... Our adventurers say farewell to the Flintmullets and begin the next step of their journey on the open seas. Izzy looks for snacks, Rune checks out Nattie's mom (again), and Nattie has a long overdue heart-to-heart.

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In this episode of "The Mixing Glass", Nathan Featherstone talks about his podcast, The Hermit's Homebrew Podcast, and how to create homebrew Dungeons and Dragons games perfect for any table!

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Nathan Featherstone, better known as CrazyHermitDM, is the creator and main host of The Hermit’s Homebrew Podcast, going on close to 3 years and over 110 episodes. He's a content creator and has been in the online space for over a decade. Named the #4 RPG influencer of 2025 by feedspot.com, a dedicated first responder and new father. Nathan brings insight, problem-solving, positivity, and passion with his 17 years of experience in the TTRPG space.

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In this episode of The Tale & The Telling... Our adventurers escape from the Beardweiser Brewery and head for the Flintmullet residence. Izzy goes through withdrawal, Rune reads some chakras, and Nattie reconnects with her family.

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In this episode of "The Mixing Glass", David Cohen joins us to talk about pursuing passion projects, starting a craft distillery, and how to bring Dungeons & Dragons to life inside a glass of whiskey.

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David Cohen is currently the COO for Find Familiar Spirits. David is also the President and Head Distiller at Manifest Distilling in Jacksonville, Florida, and is responsible for the day-to-day operations at the distillery. Manifest opened in 2015 and its products are currently distributed in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina and Tennessee, as well as nationwide through online retailers. Most recently, Find Familiar Spirits and Manifest Distilling have opened a joint venture, Expansion Packaging, which is a full-service liquid development and co-pack facility, of which David operates as the President.

David also serves as President of the Florida Craft Spirits Association, the first industry supported non-profit established to promote the craft spirits industry throughout the state. His long family history in hospitality began in the early 1940s in the Caribbean, so his involvement in the spirits industry was a natural progression. Prior to founding Manifest, David completed an internship with Kentucky Artisan Distillers and earned a certificate from The Siebel Institute of Technology for Craft Distilling and Operation.

Before that, David was responsible for opening or operating several companies ranging from a production company in Los Angeles to serving as the Creative Director and Vice President of an editorial and publishing company. He resides in Jacksonville, FL with his wife Nina and three adorable children, Abe, Frankie and Charlie.

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