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Bars are one of the few businesses that don’t let you lie to yourself for very long. The numbers are real. The feedback is immediate. The mistakes are expensive. Bar Pod is a podcast about what it actually takes to build and run bars—and by extension, any small, creative, high-risk business—without the hype, the shortcuts, or the guru nonsense.

Hosted by brothers Ryan and Chad, Bar Pod is a candid, conversational series about ownership, operations, and the long game of building something that lasts. Ryan handles the day-to-day reality of running multiple bar and hospitality concepts, while Chad brings the perspective of someone balancing bartending, ownership, and family life. Together, they talk through real decisions, real mistakes, and real lessons learned the hard way.

This isn’t a how-to manual and it’s not a highlight reel. It’s an honest look at what works, what doesn’t, and why most good ideas live or die on execution. Episodes explore everything from finances and branding to staffing, burnout, risk tolerance, and knowing when to push—or when to walk away.

Bars are just the lens. The lessons apply to anyone who’s started a business, thought about starting one, bought a building, managed people, taken on risk, or tried to design a life with more freedom and fewer illusions.

Bar Pod is thoughtful, practical, occasionally irreverent, and grounded in experience. If you care about building things in the real world—and doing it without pretending it’s easy—pull up a stool.

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  • Poopfinger

    Poopfinger
    Jan 24 2026

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    Ryan and Chad are back from vacation and ready to overshare. This episode bounces from Key West bar crawls to Colorado mountain hangovers, with plenty of detours into the glamorous world of bar ownership—and by glamorous, we mean cleaning toilets and counting liquor bottles at 2am.

    The guys get into why running a bar is basically 90% janitorial work with better stories, how winter storms turn your customer base into hibernating bears, and the eternal question: why do people feel the need to belong to a bar? (Spoiler: it's the same reason dogs mark their territory, just with less... actually, nevermind.)

    Speaking of dogs—Chad tells the story of picking up his dog's poop and getting it all over his hand, which honestly is a perfect metaphor for bar ownership some weeks.

    Plus: Key West bar culture, why Gen Z is drinking less (and why that's probably fine), and whether bar merch is genius marketing or just t-shirts nobody asked for.
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    35 Min.
  • Regulars, Robots & Road Trips

    Regulars, Robots & Road Trips
    Jan 5 2026

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    The podcast journey begins reflecting on the successes of 2025, the impact of alcohol industry losses, the rise of non-alcoholic beverages, the influence of bars on community and culture, the debate on live music in bars, favorite bars in Key West and Colorado, exploring ski resort bars. The hosts express excitement for the future and the return to the bar after vacation.

    Takeaways

    • Insights into Bar Culture and Customer Interaction
    • Impact of Live Music in Bars
    • The Influence of AI in the Bar Industry

    Chapters

    • 00:00 Starting the Podcast Journey
    • 08:11 The Rise of Non-Alcoholic Beverages
    • 13:16 Customer Interaction and Community Impact
    • 21:18 Influence of Bars on Community and Culture
    • 30:26 Closing Remarks and Excitement for the Future
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    32 Min.
  • From Outdoor Shop to Paddle Bar

    From Outdoor Shop to Paddle Bar
    Dec 28 2025

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    The podcast hosts introduce the second episode and discuss the location and format of the podcast. They share personal experiences, including water heater troubles and construction work. The origin of Paddle Bar is revealed, and the hosts discuss the challenges and successes of opening the bar. They also share a humorous bar story of the week and discuss industry trends and challenges in the bar business. The conversation delves into the challenges faced by the bar industry, including the impact of the economy and the overall slowdown in various aspects. It also explores the shift in beer choices and trends, highlighting the transition towards lighter beers and the cyclical nature of trends in the industry.

    Takeaways

    • Bar business challenges
    • Origin of Paddle Bar Trends in the bar industry are cyclical
    • Craft beer industry is experiencing a shift towards lighter beers
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    33 Min.
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