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.
TUFF SHIFT! Episode Thirty: Sean Patrick welcomes one of the most magical and joyful New Yorkers there is, Nathan Nolen Edwards. From waiting tables in the dark during a hurricane to serving celeb…
TUFF SHIFT! Episode Twenty-Nine: Sean Patrick Murtagh welcomes one of his favorite voices in New York City, Noland King. From Times Square to Chelsea, Uptown to Downtown, waiting tables to headlinin…
TUFF SHIFT! Episode Twenty-Eight: Sean Patrick welcomes award-winning filmmaker, AJ Mattioli, to discuss the highs and lows of working in night-life and being a fierce advocate as a producer. From …
TUFF SHIFT! Episode Twenty-Seven: Sean Patrick welcomes the multi-talented and extremely charming actor-writer-producer (and A-List butt double), Nathan Reid. From goofy thirst traps to building a …
TUFF SHIFT! Episode Twenty-Five: Sean Patrick Murtagh welcomes back, SHAKEN & STIRRED: The Story of Flair Bartending Documentary. 4x Emmy Award-Winner, Deborah Richards and flair bartender Robyn Clo…
TUFF SHIFT! Episode Twenty-Five: Sean Patrick welcomes the award-winning singer and international Hollywood correspondent, Nelson Aspen. From podcasts to best-selling books and working in one of th…
TUFF SHIFT! Episode Twenty-Four: Sean Patrick welcomes to the show one of his favorite human beings of all time, the award-winning actress turned “Nuero-Playformance Coach,” Jessica Raaum Foster. …
TUFF SHIFT! Episode Twenty-Three: Sean Patrick welcomes a true hospitality legend and a beacon of light. With over 43 years in the industry, John Vincent Mahady is a masterful storyteller, with quick…
TUFF SHIFT! Episode Twenty-Two: Sean Patrick Murtagh welcomes the award-winning singer, songwriter, and vocal coach, Patrick DeGennaro to discuss his time served in restaurants and bars as well as ta…
TUFF SHIFT! Episode Twenty One: Sean Patrick welcomes two of Las Vegas' hottest flair bartenders, Lindsay Palumbo and Colby Ashton! Featured in the upcoming documentary SHAKEN & STIRRED, Lindsay an…
TUFF SHIFT! Episode 20: Meet Matthew English! Sean Patrick welcomes the hilarious Matthew English to unpack all things comedy and coffee related. From dry cappuccinos to salacious DM’s, Matthew sh…
TUFF SHIFT! Episode Nineteen: Sean Patrick takes yet another stroll down memory lane, this time with his dear friend, singer-songwriter Sam Brown. The two have survived a lifetime of TUFF SHIFTS to…
TUFF SHIFT! Episode Eighteen: Sean Patrick Murtagh welcomes actor-singer-writer-GINGER, Bryan Mittelstadt to discuss the art of spinning multiple plates to make the dream a reality. From creating a…
TUFF SHIFT! Episode Seventeen: Sean Patrick Murtagh welcomes Broadway Super Fan and all around lovely human being, JM Schott to talk shop about everything from foaming milk to dream roles and this se…
TUFF SHIFT! Episode Sixteen: Sean Patrick Murtagh welcomes Lauren Gerber-Fluery to share her tips on creating financial freedom while working in the ever changing landscape of hospitality. The two u…
TUFF SHIFT! Episode Fifteen: Sean Patrick Murtagh welcomes a man of many talents and even more accomplishments and accolades, award-winning crooner, Tim Connell. Surviving not just TUFF SHIFTS, but…
TUFF SHIFT! Episode Fourteen: Sean Patrick welcomes singer-songwriter Preston Scott Straus to discuss making music and difficult choices all in the name of art. From the first moment to the last, …
TUFF SHIFT! Episode Thirteen: Sean Patrick welcomes his long-time friend, collaborator, and one-time boss, Sam Belanger. From the world of opera to national tours to 40 years in the hospitality in…
TUFF SHIFT! Episode Twelve: Sean Patrick welcomes ANOTHER Triple-Threat and Yoga Therapist, Blake Lee. From a Chita Rivera Award nomination to finding calm in the chaos, Blake talk surviving restaur…
TUFF SHIFT! Episode Eleven: Sean Patrick welcomes the gorgeous, the soulful, the ridiculously talent singer and songwriter, Lea Anderson. From the C Train to the High Seas, Lea shares her journey …