Bar Therapy https://bar-therapy.pinecast.co Pinecast (https://pinecast.com) en-USBar Therapy PDX Bar Therapy PDX npc@breakfastpuppies.com yes Bar Therapy https://bar-therapy.pinecast.co https://storage.pinecast.net/podcasts/covers/07b4ff9d-4b0f-44fa-aa89-005349f1b3da/Logo_1500__1_.jpg episodic 2023 An exploration of the psychology behind bartending and bar culture Ep.32 – Crafting a Cocktail https://pinecast.com/guid/25c4ffc0-cfa8-49ac-b0f6-b800cda26679 Mon, 16 Sep 2024 08:00:23 -0000 00:23:41 Tired of drinking the same old thing? Feeling a little creative? How do we go about making a new drink? In this episode, Dr. Xander Gerrymander and Dr. K talk about the science and health benefits behind creativity and the nuts and bolts of concocting a c https://bar-therapy.pinecast.co/episode/25c4ffc0/crafting-a-cocktail Tired of drinking the same old thing? Feeling a little creative? How do we go about making a new drink? In this episode, Dr. Xander Gerrymander and Dr. K talk about the science and health benefits behind creativity and the nuts and bolts of concocting a cocktail. They also go into the mentality of being open to critique and the challenges of putting ego and personal tastes aside when creating a drink menu, whether for at home or at the bar.

Theme song “Just A Little Drink” performed by Paul Whiteman and His Orchestra (1925)

Podcast recorded and produced by Breakfast Puppies in Portland, ORE.

Dr. Xander Gerrymander (not a real doctor) is a professional bartender and Dr. K is an actual doctor of psychology with a postdoctoral in pharmacology.

They can be found on instagram at @bartherapypdx , or individually at @xandergerrymander and @mymourningjacket.

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]]> Crafting a Cocktail yes 32 Ep.31 – Weird Tips https://pinecast.com/guid/aac7966b-e37b-4481-9059-a4c1566bab56 Mon, 09 Sep 2024 08:00:55 -0000 00:22:58 What the...?! Well, that was weird. Dr. Xander Gerrymander and Dr. K talk about some of the stranger things that bartenders end up getting tipped. https://bar-therapy.pinecast.co/episode/aac7966b/weird-tips What the...?! Well, that was weird. Dr. Xander Gerrymander and Dr. K talk about some of the stranger things that bartenders end up getting tipped. From sex and drugs to … a haiku? Some strange drawings? Why do people tip what they do? And as a bartender, what’s your reaction? We got some brain science and some wild stories to share!!

Theme song “Just A Little Drink” performed by Paul Whiteman and His Orchestra (1925)

Podcast recorded and produced by Breakfast Puppies in Portland, ORE.

Dr. Xander Gerrymander (not a real doctor) is a professional bartender and Dr. K is an actual doctor of psychology with a postdoctoral in pharmacology.

They can be found on instagram at @bartherapypdx , or individually at @xandergerrymander and @mymourningjacket.

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]]> Weird Tips yes 31 Ep.30 – Bartending in a Speakeasy https://pinecast.com/guid/7044a0b0-8790-4288-927b-fcd77d0cf3f1 Mon, 02 Sep 2024 08:00:00 -0000 00:18:18 In this episode of Bar Therapy, Dr. Xander Gerrymander and Dr. K speak easy about… shhh!! Speakeasies!! https://bar-therapy.pinecast.co/episode/7044a0b0/bartending-in-a-speakeasy In this episode of Bar Therapy, Dr. Xander Gerrymander and Dr. K speak easy about… shhh!! Speakeasies!! Are they still around? How do you find one? Are they legal? Work arounds from Johnny Law? They discuss who goes to them, what some vibes are like and other such enticing secrets. Like a speakeasy within a bar, or a speakeasy within a speakeasy. So tune in for all the hot deets. We promise not to tell.

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Podcast recorded and produced by Breakfast Puppies in Portland, ORE.

Dr. Xander Gerrymander (not a real doctor) is a professional bartender and Dr. K is an actual doctor of psychology with a postdoctoral in pharmacology.

They can be found on instagram at @bartherapypdx , or individually at @xandergerrymander and @mymourningjacket.

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]]> Bartending in a Speakeasy yes 30 Ep.29 – Summertime and the Livin’ is Boozy https://pinecast.com/guid/aea67687-73f8-4a91-b53f-721833db85fd Mon, 26 Aug 2024 08:00:00 -0000 00:23:02 Boy howdy, it’s getting hot outside… Dr. Xander Gerrymander and Dr. K chat about summertime drinking. https://bar-therapy.pinecast.co/episode/aea67687/summertime-and-the-livin-is-boozy Boy howdy, it’s getting hot outside… Dr. Xander Gerrymander and Dr. K chat about summertime drinking. How do you find the right summer spot for imbibing? Maybe find a place with misters, or some shade, and AC? Summertime drinking also comes with some risks in the heat, so they talk about medical things to also be aware of. Also some summertime tastes in regards to hot weather drinks!!

Theme song “Just A Little Drink” performed by Paul Whiteman and His Orchestra (1925)

Podcast recorded and produced by Breakfast Puppies in Portland, ORE.

Dr. Xander Gerrymander (not a real doctor) is a professional bartender and Dr. K is an actual doctor of psychology with a postdoctoral in pharmacology.

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]]> Summertime and the Livin’ is Boozy yes 29 Ep.28 – The Happiest of Hours https://pinecast.com/guid/75a940d8-5382-44bd-8ce1-655a94ab93e7 Mon, 01 Apr 2024 08:00:00 -0000 00:18:11 Happy Hour is demystified for you all on this episode of Bar Therapy as Dr. Xander Gerrymander and Dr. K talk about this mythical perfect time of day and sometimes night! https://bar-therapy.pinecast.co/episode/75a940d8/the-happiest-of-hours It’s the most happiest hour of the day! Or few hours. Or maybe some on some days. Happy Hour is demystified for you all on this episode of Bar Therapy as Dr. Xander Gerrymander and Dr. K talk about this mythical perfect time of day and sometimes night! What legality might be in some area, and what the heck even is the point? Well cheers! Let’s find out.

Theme song “Just A Little Drink” performed by Paul Whiteman and His Orchestra (1925)

Podcast recorded and produced by Breakfast Puppies in Portland, ORE.

Dr. Xander Gerrymander (not a real doctor) is a professional bartender and Dr. K is an actual doctor of psychology with a postdoctoral in pharmacology.

They can be found on instagram at @bartherapypdx , or individually at @xandergerrymander and @mymourningjacket.

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]]> The Happiest of Hours yes 28 Ep.27 – Veni, Vedi, Venue https://pinecast.com/guid/b89e7d33-6b47-4a32-bf30-4b27e47072cf Mon, 25 Mar 2024 08:00:00 -0000 00:33:45 Dr. Xander Gerrymander and Dr. K are here to give you some insider tips and tricks, let you know what’s probably going on in the head of your tender and security team, and to answer some questions you might be having for the next time you’re seeing a live https://bar-therapy.pinecast.co/episode/b89e7d33/veni-vedi-venue Man, it’s so loud in here. The bartender can’t hear me. I want a drink. My friend has had too much, but I don’t want to leave yet. The line is shorter at this other bar here, but I don’t want to stiff my bartender either… what to do?? Fear not, intrepid listeners, for Dr. Xander Gerrymander and Dr. K are here to give you some insider tips and tricks, let you know what’s probably going on in the head of your tender and security team, and to answer some questions you might be having for the next time you’re seeing a live show.

Theme song “Just A Little Drink” performed by Paul Whiteman and His Orchestra (1925)

Podcast recorded and produced by Breakfast Puppies in Portland, ORE.

Dr. Xander Gerrymander (not a real doctor) is a professional bartender and Dr. K is an actual doctor of psychology with a postdoctoral in pharmacology.

They can be found on instagram at @bartherapypdx , or individually at @xandergerrymander and @mymourningjacket.

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]]> Veni, Vedi, Venue yes 27 Ep.26 – Animals in Bars https://pinecast.com/guid/1ebd9f39-f19e-47e5-8e58-132b614486fc Mon, 18 Mar 2024 08:00:00 -0000 00:24:19 In this episode, Dr. Xander Gerrymander and Dr. K delve into the animal kingdom and discuss our furry and feathery friends and their role in bars. https://bar-therapy.pinecast.co/episode/1ebd9f39/animals-in-bars In this episode, Dr. Xander Gerrymander and Dr. K delve into the animal kingdom and discuss our furry and feathery friends and their role in bars. Can I? Should I? What’s the legality or proper protocol if I want to take my four legged friend with me everywhere? Find out more with some fun real stories and discussion on Bar Therapy.

Theme song “Just A Little Drink” performed by Paul Whiteman and His Orchestra (1925)

Podcast recorded and produced by Breakfast Puppies in Portland, ORE.

Dr. Xander Gerrymander (not a real doctor) is a professional bartender and Dr. K is an actual doctor of psychology with a postdoctoral in pharmacology.

They can be found on instagram at @bartherapypdx , or individually at @xandergerrymander and @mymourningjacket.

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]]> Animals in Bars yes 26 Ep.25 – Dos and Don'ts of Saint Patrick’s Day https://pinecast.com/guid/3447da7f-a5d7-4a66-afea-dfa45ab9c5e9 Mon, 11 Mar 2024 13:58:11 -0000 00:27:20 On this themed edition of Bar Therapy, Dr. Xander Gerrymander and Dr. K talk briefly about the history of Saint Patrick’s Day, how it’s celebrated around this country and what tricky cultural stereotyping might occur. https://bar-therapy.pinecast.co/episode/3447da7f/dos-and-don-ts-of-saint-patrick-s-day On this themed edition of Bar Therapy, Dr. Xander Gerrymander and Dr. K talk briefly about the history of Saint Patrick’s Day, how it’s celebrated around this country and what tricky cultural stereotyping might occur. They go into detail on how to avoid such troubling behavior and better ways to find out more about our fellow Irish-Americans and their proud traditions and contributions.

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Podcast recorded and produced by Breakfast Puppies in Portland, ORE.

Dr. Xander Gerrymander (not a real doctor) is a professional bartender and Dr. K is an actual doctor of psychology with a postdoctoral in pharmacology.

They can be found on instagram at @bartherapypdx , or individually at @xandergerrymander and @mymourningjacket.

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]]> Dos and Don'ts of Saint Patrick’s Day yes 25 Ep.24 – Fires at Bars https://pinecast.com/guid/849f01a9-1201-4f72-baa7-9b7b8dbc5ff9 Mon, 04 Mar 2024 09:11:00 -0000 00:18:26 Ahhh… the most alluring flame… In this warming edition of Bar Therapy, The Good Doctors Xander Gerrymander and K gather around the proverbial fire https://bar-therapy.pinecast.co/episode/849f01a9/fires-at-bars Ahhh… the most alluring flame… In this warming edition of Bar Therapy, The Good Doctors Xander Gerrymander and K gather around the proverbial fire and talk flaming drinks (and how to not be that guy when ordering one at the bar), safety of having any type of open flame at the bar, the dreaded Spanish Coffee, and general ambience and warmth they provide.

Theme song “Just A Little Drink” performed by Paul Whiteman and His Orchestra (1925)

Podcast recorded and produced by Breakfast Puppies in Portland, ORE.

Dr. Xander Gerrymander (not a real doctor) is a professional bartender and Dr. K is an actual doctor of psychology with a postdoctoral in pharmacology.

They can be found on instagram at @bartherapypdx , or individually at @xandergerrymander and @mymourningjacket.

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]]> Fires at Bars yes 24 Ep.23 – Lottery in Bars https://pinecast.com/guid/e87344c1-636b-4db0-bfa1-233ec9a9bf0a Mon, 26 Feb 2024 09:11:00 -0000 00:26:01 On this edition of Bar Therapy, Dr. Xander Gerrymander and Dr. K talk about a darker side of revenue for bars … video lottery. https://bar-therapy.pinecast.co/episode/e87344c1/lottery-in-bars On this edition of Bar Therapy, Dr. Xander Gerrymander and Dr. K talk about a darker side of revenue for bars … video lottery. They discuss why it’s there, how it works, and the psychological effects on people who think they have that winning touch, and how it preys upon the poor and vulnerable.

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Podcast recorded and produced by Breakfast Puppies in Portland, ORE.

Dr. Xander Gerrymander (not a real doctor) is a professional bartender and Dr. K is an actual doctor of psychology with a postdoctoral in pharmacology.

They can be found on instagram at @bartherapypdx , or individually at @xandergerrymander and @mymourningjacket.

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]]> Lottery in Bars yes 23 Ep.22 – Concussion on the Rocks (with Rachel Reckless) https://pinecast.com/guid/f0b4149b-555d-4bfa-acf4-cc6647f227e3 Mon, 19 Feb 2024 09:11:00 -0000 00:23:36 Is your bartender acting a bit off? Are they drunk? On drugs? Or maybe… they’ve just had a concussion. https://bar-therapy.pinecast.co/episode/f0b4149b/concussion-on-the-rocks-with-rachel-reckless- Is your bartender acting a bit off? Are they drunk? On drugs? Or maybe… they’ve just had a concussion. Dr. Xander Gerrymander and Dr. K join up with Rachel Reckless as they talk head trauma. Both Dr. X and Rachel are recently recovering from concussions and give real talk on what it’s like on that lengthy and challenging road to recovery, whether it’s appropriate to discuss personal health issues with customers if they’re sensing you’re off, and how to ease back into work with an injury no one can see, but you sure as heck can feel.

Theme song “Just A Little Drink” performed by Paul Whiteman and His Orchestra (1925)

Podcast recorded and produced by Breakfast Puppies in Portland, ORE.

Dr. Xander Gerrymander (not a real doctor) is a professional bartender and Dr. K is an actual doctor of psychology with a postdoctoral in pharmacology.

They can be found on instagram at @bartherapypdx , or individually at @xandergerrymander and @mymourningjacket.

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]]> Concussion on the Rocks (with Rachel Reckless) yes 22 Ep.21 – Met Her at the Bar https://pinecast.com/guid/5cddab32-17e4-4b9f-846d-327a94f810ec Mon, 12 Feb 2024 10:01:01 -0000 As we gear toward Valentine’s Day, Dr. Xander Gerrymander and Dr. K talk about first dates at the bar. https://bar-therapy.pinecast.co/episode/5cddab32/met-her-at-the-bar As we gear toward Valentine’s Day, Dr. Xander Gerrymander and Dr. K talk about first dates at the bar. In this episode they delve into meeting for the first time at bars in this online dating world, some do’s and don’ts, and how to ask your bartender to keep an eye out if this is the first time you’ve met someone, and as a bartender, what to keep tabs on (pun absolutely intended) if someone on a date might be looking uncomfortable. Stay safe out there! And have fun!

Theme song “Just A Little Drink” performed by Paul Whiteman and His Orchestra (1925)

Podcast recorded and produced by Breakfast Puppies in Portland, ORE.

Dr. Xander Gerrymander (not a real doctor) is a professional bartender and Dr. K is an actual doctor of psychology with a postdoctoral in pharmacology.

They can be found on instagram at @bartherapypdx , or individually at @xandergerrymander and @mymourningjacket.

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]]> Met Her at the Bar yes 21 Ep.20 – Common Courtesy at the Bar https://pinecast.com/guid/cd14d120-ce59-4e05-be86-3050cc40b6d2 Mon, 05 Feb 2024 21:03:58 -0000 00:24:21 It’s a new year!! And in case anyone needed a refresher (and some of you do), Dr. Xander Gerrymander and Dr. K wade into certain bits of common courtesy at the bar. https://bar-therapy.pinecast.co/episode/cd14d120/common-courtesy-at-the-bar It’s a new year!! And in case anyone needed a refresher (and some of you do), Dr. Xander Gerrymander and Dr. K wade into certain bits of common courtesy at the bar. Should I, as a patron, help bus? Should I try to pick up broken glass? How can I as a bartender let guests know if you’re short staffed? Can I just take a coaster? We discuss this and more on the latest episode of Bar Therapy!

Theme song “Just A Little Drink” performed by Paul Whiteman and His Orchestra (1925)

Podcast recorded and produced by Breakfast Puppies in Portland, ORE.

Dr. Xander Gerrymander (not a real doctor) is a professional bartender and Dr. K is an actual doctor of psychology with a postdoctoral in pharmacology.

They can be found on instagram at @bartherapypdx , or individually at @xandergerrymander and @mymourningjacket.

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]]> Common Courtesy at the Bar yes 20 Ep.19 – Mentoring Bartenders (with Nick Flower) https://pinecast.com/guid/e0ee6a4f-4042-4a8d-adbc-853fddc19984 Mon, 29 Jan 2024 10:00:55 -0000 00:29:29 Is it Too Soon to have Nick Flower back on? We think not! https://bar-therapy.pinecast.co/episode/e0ee6a4f/mentoring-bartenders-with-nick-flower- Is it Too Soon to have Nick Flower back on? We think not! Dr. Xander Gerrymander and Dr. K discuss the psychology of mentoring new bartenders, whether they be seasoned or just babies and, as a new bar owner, how to shape your vision when you might have a stubborn (albeit great) old hand, and if you are seasoned, how to respect the new boss’ vision of their establishment, as well as different philosophies of mentoring in general.

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Podcast recorded and produced by Breakfast Puppies in Portland, ORE.

Dr. Xander Gerrymander (not a real doctor) is a professional bartender and Dr. K is an actual doctor of psychology with a postdoctoral in pharmacology.

They can be found on instagram at @bartherapypdx , or individually at @xandergerrymander and @mymourningjacket.

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]]> Mentoring Bartenders (with Nick Flower) yes 19 Ep.18 – My bartender, My Performer (with Rachel Reckless) https://pinecast.com/guid/e06c29e2-1baf-472b-9c1a-b67225a42121 Mon, 22 Jan 2024 16:52:31 -0000 00:15:21 In this new year, Dr. Xander Gerrymander and Dr. K navigate the realm of what it’s like to pull a duel roll in performing on stage (in any capacity) and also bartending. https://bar-therapy.pinecast.co/episode/e06c29e2/my-bartender-my-performer-with-rachel-reckless- In this new year, Dr. Xander Gerrymander and Dr. K navigate the realm of what it’s like to pull a duel roll in performing on stage (in any capacity) and also bartending. We’re joined again with special guest Rachel Reckless and she talks about dealing with this very issue, the do’s and don’ts as a customer, and the nuances of setting boundaries.

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Podcast recorded and produced by Breakfast Puppies in Portland, ORE.

Dr. Xander Gerrymander (not a real doctor) is a professional bartender and Dr. K is an actual doctor of psychology with a postdoctoral in pharmacology.

They can be found on instagram at @bartherapypdx , or individually at @xandergerrymander and @mymourningjacket.

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]]> My bartender, My Performer (with Rachel Reckless) yes 18 Ep.17 – NYE! https://pinecast.com/guid/49fd3bc8-e332-4ecb-bfe2-24e74522dd57 Mon, 01 Jan 2024 08:01:00 -0000 00:20:24 If you’re hearing this podcast, you’ve made it to 2024!! Congrats!!... maybe. Goodness, what’s that pounding in my head? https://bar-therapy.pinecast.co/episode/49fd3bc8/nye- If you’re hearing this podcast, you’ve made it to 2024!! Congrats!!... maybe. Goodness, what’s that pounding in my head? Why … what? Guh… Fear not! Dr. Xander Gerrymander and Dr. K have just the cure for what ales you! We get listener feedback from other bartenders and patrons as to their best hangover cures and preventive steps you can take to make sure you start the year out right, with some science provided by the good Dr. K. Here’s to another year!!

Theme song “Just A Little Drink” performed by Paul Whiteman and His Orchestra (1925)

Podcast recorded and produced by Breakfast Puppies in Portland, ORE.

Dr. Xander Gerrymander (not a real doctor) is a professional bartender and Dr. K is an actual doctor of psychology with a postdoctoral in pharmacology.

They can be found on instagram at @bartherapypdx , or individually at @xandergerrymander and @mymourningjacket.

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]]> NYE! yes 17 Ep.16 – Christmas at the Bar https://pinecast.com/guid/36d19207-b757-481d-a7f7-ccf0e138fbb1 Fri, 29 Dec 2023 06:08:29 -0000 00:21:27 On today’s episode, Dr. Xander Gerrymander and Dr. K talk about the holiday season at the bar! https://bar-therapy.pinecast.co/episode/36d19207/christmas-at-the-bar On today’s episode, Dr. Xander Gerrymander and Dr. K talk about the holiday season at the bar! What is it like for your bartender, who (probably) has signed away every holiday ever? Who shows up? Is it folks with nowhere else to go or is it friends and family? And what can bar owners and managers do to show a little love for their employees or help navigate who can and should work those days? All this and more on this episode of Bar Therapy!! Just in time for the holidaze...

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Dr. Xander Gerrymander (not a real doctor) is a professional bartender and Dr. K is an actual doctor of psychology with a postdoctoral in pharmacology.

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]]> Christmas at the Bar yes 16 Ep.15 – Holiday Drinks https://pinecast.com/guid/8de6e636-9d09-4360-a3d0-999b6e337603 Mon, 25 Dec 2023 09:00:35 -0000 00:13:39 On this Christmas Day, Dr. Xander Gerrymander and Dr. K take a step back from their normal topics and instead, talk to you about drinks you and your friends and family might enjoy on this day! https://bar-therapy.pinecast.co/episode/8de6e636/holiday-drinks On this Christmas Day, Dr. Xander Gerrymander and Dr. K take a step back from their normal topics and instead, talk to you about drinks you and your friends and family might enjoy on this day! What to drink in the morning? Evening? Night caps? They share their joy with all of you and even drop a few tips and recipes for everyone!

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Podcast recorded and produced by Breakfast Puppies in Portland, ORE.

Dr. Xander Gerrymander (not a real doctor) is a professional bartender and Dr. K is an actual doctor of psychology with a postdoctoral in pharmacology.

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]]> Holiday Drinks yes 15 Ep.14 – Creating a New Bar (with Nick Flower) https://pinecast.com/guid/4ac1919e-abde-4ac6-8b37-256429ecb302 Mon, 11 Dec 2023 09:11:00 -0000 00:28:37 Opening time for a brand new Portland bar as Dr. Xander Gerrymander and Dr. K talk with Nick Flower about why the heck would anyone want to open their own bar. https://bar-therapy.pinecast.co/episode/4ac1919e/creating-a-new-bar-with-nick-flower- Opening time for a brand new Portland bar as Dr. Xander Gerrymander and Dr. K talk with Nick Flower about why the heck would anyone want to open their own bar. They go in depth with the mindset and reasons one might embark on this endeavor and the psychology of creating a place of their own. They ask … why? And why a few more times. But also what it takes to be a stand out in a city already full of bars. Vibe creation? Menu making? We will find out!

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Podcast recorded and produced by Breakfast Puppies in Portland, ORE.

Dr. Xander Gerrymander (not a real doctor) is a professional bartender and Dr. K is an actual doctor of psychology with a postdoctoral in pharmacology.

They can be found on instagram at @bartherapypdx , or individually at @xandergerrymander and @mymourningjacket.

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]]> Creating a New Bar (with Nick Flower) yes 14 Ep.13 – Gender at the Bar (with Rachael Reckless) https://pinecast.com/guid/ebedc646-6243-44dc-8a36-04b73fcfcef9 Mon, 04 Dec 2023 18:55:48 -0000 00:22:51 In this edition, Dr. Xander Gerrymander and Dr. K discuss the role gender plays when you’re behind the pine with their first ever very special guest, Rachael Reckless!! https://bar-therapy.pinecast.co/episode/ebedc646/gender-at-the-bar-with-rachael-reckless- In this edition, Dr. Xander Gerrymander and Dr. K discuss the role gender plays when you’re behind the pine with their first ever very special guest, Rachael Reckless!! Rachael provides real life commentary about what it’s like bartending as a woman in a wide variety of bars, and how some customers treat women differently. Many stories are shared with a mixture of humor, absurdity and grimacing moments, including what female bartenders can do when they’re dealing with flirting, handling rowdy patrons and personal safety before, during and after the shift.

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Podcast recorded and produced by Breakfast Puppies in Portland, ORE.

Dr. Xander Gerrymander (not a real doctor) is a professional bartender and Dr. K is an actual doctor of psychology with a postdoctoral in pharmacology.

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]]> Gender at the Bar (with Rachael Reckless) yes 13 Ep.12 – Coming to Terms at the Bar https://pinecast.com/guid/1af99a9d-d489-4609-b3ef-104c7c3d6f59 Mon, 27 Nov 2023 08:01:00 -0000 00:44:31 Short, tall, open, closed, tabs, rocks, neat, behind, heard, and rails, oh my! Dr Xander Gerrymander and Dr K delve into the terminology from the fun side of the bar as well as behind the pine. https://bar-therapy.pinecast.co/episode/1af99a9d/coming-to-terms-at-the-bar Short, tall, open, closed, tabs, rocks, neat, behind, heard, and rails, oh my! Dr Xander Gerrymander and Dr K delve into the terminology from the fun side of the bar as well as behind the pine. What the heck is my bartender asking me? What are my co-workers asking me or telling me if I’m new to the service industry? Why are my newer co-workers weirded out by my touching their back when I’m moving around? The navigation starts here as we take a deep dive into the verbal and physical communication in the industry as well as the importance of understanding consent when it comes to newer folks. It’s not quite last call yet, but they’ll get you there.

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Dr. Xander Gerrymander (not a real doctor) is a professional bartender and Dr. K is an actual doctor of psychology with a postdoctoral in pharmacology.

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]]> Coming to Terms at the Bar yes 12 Ep.11 – Closing Time https://pinecast.com/guid/cbb5720e-44e5-4703-87bd-9d9964c53a8a Mon, 20 Nov 2023 08:01:35 -0000 00:18:41 Closing tiiiiime... They don’t know how the rest of that song goes... Dr Xander Gerrymander and Dr K talk about what it takes to close a bar down, and the behind the scenes of what the average patrons might not know about what is going through the minds o https://bar-therapy.pinecast.co/episode/cbb5720e/closing-time Closing tiiiiime... They don’t know how the rest of that song goes... Dr Xander Gerrymander and Dr K talk about what it takes to close a bar down, and the behind the scenes of what the average patrons might not know about what is going through the minds of the bartenders as they’re trying to wrap up or what all those duties entail. Trash, breakage, washing tools, setting up the opener for success. Bar is open until 2:30 am but… what does that really mean? Can I get a nosh still? Why can’t I get that super fancy cocktail on your menu ten minutes ‘til close? All of these mysteries and more explained in this episode!

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Podcast recorded and produced by Breakfast Puppies in Portland, ORE.

Dr. Xander Gerrymander (not a real doctor) is a professional bartender and Dr. K is an actual doctor of psychology with a postdoctoral in pharmacology.

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]]> Closing Time yes 11 Ep.10 – Drinking at Weddings https://pinecast.com/guid/7404d979-80bb-4072-9422-2b9bdfb63d06 Mon, 13 Nov 2023 08:01:36 -0000 00:18:43 Here comes the booze! All ready to schmooze! In this edition of Bar Therapy, Dr Xander Gerrymander and Dr K talk about how drinking enters into the weddings. https://bar-therapy.pinecast.co/episode/7404d979/drinking-at-weddings Here comes the booze! All ready to schmooze! In this edition of Bar Therapy, Dr Xander Gerrymander and Dr K talk about how drinking enters into the weddings. The two of them recently got married, and they discuss the challenges of how to deal with such a monumental day when alcohol is involved. It sometimes involves really thinking on who to invite and who to not invite. Which friends and family can and cannot handle their liquor, what inappropriate things might come up in a diverse crowd, and what boundaries might need to be set forth and how to set them in order to avoid conflicts.

They also delve into the mindset of what might be going through certain attendees' heads when they see their friends or family so happy and how they potentially might perceive as their own personal life failures. They also want you to know, for the record, love comes when you find it, and there is no deadline. Buck up. Never say die. We’ll get along.

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Podcast recorded and produced by Breakfast Puppies in Portland, ORE.

Dr. Xander Gerrymander (not a real doctor) is a professional bartender and Dr. K is an actual doctor of psychology with a postdoctoral in pharmacology.

They can be found on instagram at @bartherapypdx , or individually at @xandergerrymander and @mymourningjacket.

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]]> Drinking at Weddings yes 10 Ep.9 – Society vs. Bartenders https://pinecast.com/guid/d0b4f11f-352b-4fb2-885d-42043eda7f66 Mon, 06 Nov 2023 08:01:00 -0000 00:20:34 In the championship bout of the new century, Dr Xander Gerrymander and Dr K broadcast the match between society and how they perceive those night folks who work the service industry. https://bar-therapy.pinecast.co/episode/d0b4f11f/society-vs-bartenders In the championship bout of the new century, Dr Xander Gerrymander and Dr K broadcast the match between society and how they perceive those night folks who work the service industry. Those folks in the late night industry are often getting into work when most other folks are getting off work, to serve you all the best food and drinks they can muster.

But after last call, they’re still working… cleaning, bussing, counting their tills and closing up shop. This means, depending on the state and how busy the night was, clocking out at two, four, even six in the morning. Count in wind down time, some of them don’t get to sleep until well past day break.

In this episode, they break down how hard it can be for them, the perceptions of laziness for not being able to wake up at a “normal” time and how society generally doesn’t work for their hours and how society and friends and family who don’t work those hours in general can be more helpful and understanding in their plight, in addition to the science behind substances, circadian rhythms and how hard it can be to try adjust to a more normal timeframe. _____

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Podcast recorded and produced by Breakfast Puppies in Portland, ORE.

Dr. Xander Gerrymander (not a real doctor) is a professional bartender and Dr. K is an actual doctor of psychology with a postdoctoral in pharmacology.

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]]> Society vs. Bartenders yes 9 Ep.8 – The Goldilocks Bar: How to Find the Right Bar for You https://pinecast.com/guid/be911c26-17f5-4f91-b798-4a276fcc63b2 Mon, 30 Oct 2023 08:11:21 -0000 00:18:11 Not too drunk, not too dry… finding the perfect bar for you! https://bar-therapy.pinecast.co/episode/be911c26/the-goldilocks-bar-how-to-find-the-right-bar-for-you Not too drunk, not too dry… finding the perfect bar for you! In this episode of Bar Therapy, Dr. Xander Gerrymander and Dr. K go into how to find the right bar for you. Whether you’ve just moved into a new city, a new neighborhood or are just visiting a new place, there are many ways to determine where might be your best fit. What experience are you looking for? What kind of drinks are you hoping to have? Are you going with friends, on a date or riding solo? They also help you navigate how to not be the person trying to change the vibe of the bar and what to look for to make sure you find just the right fit.

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Podcast recorded and produced by Breakfast Puppies in Portland, ORE.

Dr. Xander Gerrymander (not a real doctor) is a professional bartender and Dr. K is an actual doctor of psychology with a postdoctoral in pharmacology.

They can be found on instagram at @bartherapypdx , or individually at @xandergerrymander and @mymourningjacket.

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]]> The Goldilocks Bar: How to Find the Right Bar for You yes 8 Ep.7 – Sober Customers in Bars https://pinecast.com/guid/73b9dd3c-1c8f-454f-9770-0032e7a71fd0 Mon, 23 Oct 2023 08:11:46 -0000 00:15:26 As a new trend in zero proof cocktails emerges and as some folks are going toward a more (or entirely) sober route but still wanting to have the bar experience, Dr. Xander Gerrymander and Dr. K delve into the world of serving dry customers in bars. https://bar-therapy.pinecast.co/episode/73b9dd3c/sober-customers-in-bars As a new trend in zero proof cocktails emerges and as some folks are going toward a more (or entirely) sober route but still wanting to have the bar experience, Dr. Xander Gerrymander and Dr. K delve into the world of serving dry customers in bars. For a while, NA drinks have mostly been sugar filled garbage drinks, but a new world is emerging in which bartenders are now being encouraged to use their craft to create drinks which look and taste amazing, minus the booze. Sometimes folks with groups of friends don’t want to let their friends know they’ve stopped drinking, so they go into how to deftly make sure they also feel welcome and comfortable, and why those folks might not want to let it be known they’ve taken the trip to teetotaling. Lastly they talk about why it’s important and just plain courteous for bartenders to at the least have a few great NA drinks up their sleeves, and if they wanted to go above and beyond, curate a craft mocktail menu.

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Podcast recorded and produced by Breakfast Puppies in Portland, ORE.

Dr. Xander Gerrymander (not a real doctor) is a professional bartender and Dr. K is an actual doctor of psychology with a postdoctoral in pharmacology.

They can be found on instagram at @bartherapypdx , or individually at @xandergerrymander and @mymourningjacket.

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]]> Sober Customers in Bars yes 7 Ep.6 – Crying at the Bar https://pinecast.com/guid/e8d88fdc-3159-472e-9c0f-73fcf993a5ab Mon, 16 Oct 2023 08:11:13 -0000 00:22:17 There’s no crying in bartending!! That’s actually not true. There can be lots of tears. https://bar-therapy.pinecast.co/episode/e8d88fdc/crying-at-the-bar There’s no crying in bartending!! That’s actually not true. There can be lots of tears. Dr. Xander Gerrymander and Dr. K go into the calls bartenders have to make in regards to patrons crying and how hard it might be to make those judgment calls in regards to if a patron is super happy, super drunk, or just super sad, how to assess, and what to do in such a situation. From behind the pine, they also talk about what bartenders do and where they go if they’re having a breakdown while tending (hint!! It’s the crying room!! Every bar has one!!) and how to reset afterwards, and how you can support your fellow coworkers in case they are having a rough day.

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Podcast recorded and produced by Breakfast Puppies in Portland, ORE.

Dr. Xander Gerrymander (not a real doctor) is a professional bartender and Dr. K is an actual doctor of psychology with a postdoctoral in pharmacology.

They can be found on instagram at @bartherapypdx , or individually at @xandergerrymander and @mymourningjacket.

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]]> Crying at the Bar yes 6 Ep.5 – The Psychology of Ordering https://pinecast.com/guid/a8537792-980e-4bf8-a634-cb28a82ef50d Tue, 10 Oct 2023 08:11:00 -0000 00:30:02 In this episode of Bar Therapy, Dr. Xander Gerrymander and Dr. K go into the psychology of ordering drinks at the bar. https://bar-therapy.pinecast.co/episode/a8537792/the-psychology-of-ordering In this episode of Bar Therapy, Dr. Xander Gerrymander and Dr. K go into the psychology of ordering drinks at the bar. They dive into do’s and don’ts, the helpful advice from the newcomers to the more advanced consumers, and when it is or isn’t a good time to glob your bartender with questions if you’re unsure of what you’d like. Bartenders almost always want to be helpful, and want to share their knowledge of the product with you to make sure you have the best experience, but they can’t always given bar situations. They talk about how it is in the best interest of the bartender to make sure you have the best drink experience possible, how as a consumer to help that happen and as a bartender to curate that experience as well.

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Podcast recorded and produced by Breakfast Puppies in Portland, ORE.

Dr. Xander Gerrymander (not a real doctor) is a professional bartender and Dr. K is an actual doctor of psychology with a postdoctoral in pharmacology.

They can be found on instagram at @bartherapypdx , or individually at @xandergerrymander and @mymourningjacket.

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]]> The Psychology of Ordering yes 5 Ep.4 – The Art of Not Overserving https://pinecast.com/guid/b03ff286-30a7-45e9-a813-5c8484411f6c Mon, 02 Oct 2023 08:00:58 -0000 00:16:21 In this episode of Bar Therapy, Dr. Xander Gerrymander and Dr. K discuss the art of not overserving a patron at the bar. https://bar-therapy.pinecast.co/episode/b03ff286/the-art-of-not-overserving In this episode of Bar Therapy, Dr. Xander Gerrymander and Dr. K discuss the art of not overserving a patron at the bar. These involve the many overlying factors that can be convoluted at times, including the fine line of determining if a patron is at their limit, or possibly too if they may have a disability that makes them appear in such a way, and how to gently access such a situation. A lot of factors go into the legal calls bartenders have to make on a daily basis.

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Podcast recorded and produced by Breakfast Puppies in Portland, ORE.

Dr. Xander Gerrymander (not a real doctor) is a professional bartender and Dr. K is an actual doctor of psychology with a postdoctoral in pharmacology.

They can be found on instagram at @bartherapypdx , or individually at @xandergerrymander and @mymourningjacket.

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]]> The Art of Not Overserving yes 4 Ep.3 – Bar Fights https://pinecast.com/guid/cb63c66e-ba30-4582-9801-8c11c4162359 Mon, 25 Sep 2023 08:00:56 -0000 00:14:55 In this episode of Bar Therapy, Dr. Xander Gerrymander and Dr. K discuss the psychology of bar fights. https://bar-therapy.pinecast.co/episode/cb63c66e/bar-fights In this episode of Bar Therapy, Dr. Xander Gerrymander and Dr. K discuss the psychology of bar fights. Bringing real world accounts of events witnessed, they aim to help navigate and understand the where and why these things happen, and what to do if you find yourself around or involved in such a predicament. They talk about prevention, if one should intervene, and ways to defuse such events.

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Podcast recorded and produced by Breakfast Puppies in Portland, ORE.

Dr. Xander Gerrymander (not a real doctor) is a professional bartender and Dr. K is an actual doctor of psychology with a postdoctoral in pharmacology.

They can be found on instagram at @bartherapypdx , or individually at @xandergerrymander and @mymourningjacket.

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]]> Bar Fights yes 3 Ep.2 – Advice for the 21-year-olds https://pinecast.com/guid/95546200-b9f1-473f-b3ba-6e39881d4ed5 Mon, 18 Sep 2023 08:00:55 -0000 00:23:05 In this episode of Bar Therapy, Dr. Xander Gerrymander and Dr. K discuss the nuisances of being 21 (or a skosh older in these endemic times) and being at a bar for the first time. https://bar-therapy.pinecast.co/episode/95546200/advice-for-the-21-year-olds In this episode of Bar Therapy, Dr. Xander Gerrymander and Dr. K discuss the nuisances of being 21 (or a skosh older in these endemic times) and being at a bar for the first time. They go over proper bar etiquette and terminology to help these younglings navigate what might seem to be an intimidating setting. Having recently attended a 21st birthday party for the first time since… they were about 21, they explore their first hand experience in what they observed.

Theme song “Just A Little Drink” performed by Paul Whiteman and His Orchestra (1925)

Podcast recorded and produced by Breakfast Puppies in Portland, ORE.

Dr. Xander Gerrymander (not a real doctor) is a professional bartender and Dr. K is an actual doctor of psychology with a postdoctoral in pharmacology.

They can be found on instagram at @bartherapypdx , or individually at @xandergerrymander and @mymourningjacket.

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]]> Advice for the 21-year-olds yes 2 Ep.1 – My Bartender, My Therapist https://pinecast.com/guid/e78b9cc1-d6c8-4e6c-aaf5-d0d168195d3a Mon, 11 Sep 2023 08:00:22 -0000 00:27:44 In this episode of Bar Therapy, Dr. Xander Gerrymander discusses what it's like to be a bartender and amateur therapist with Dr. K, a psychologist. https://bar-therapy.pinecast.co/episode/e78b9cc1/my-bartender-my-therapist In this episode of Bar Therapy, Dr. Xander Gerrymander discusses what it's like to be a bartender and amateur therapist with Dr. K, a psychologist. In our current world, obtaining an appointment with a licensed therapist can take weeks if not months, whereas your bartender is well… always available. They engage in a lively conversation into what may or may not be appropriate to unload at the bartop, where lines may have to be drawn, in addition to how bartenders can help their patrons through their trying times. Also, the gentle nudging which may have to occur to suggest where actual therapy would have to be obtained.

Theme song “Just A Little Drink” performed by Paul Whiteman and His Orchestra (1925)

Podcast recorded and produced by Breakfast Puppies in Portland, ORE.

Dr. Xander Gerrymander (not a real doctor) is a professional bartender and Dr. K is an actual doctor of psychology with a postdoctoral in pharmacology.

They can be found on instagram at @bartherapypdx , or individually at @xandergerrymander and @mymourningjacket.

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