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Buy Back Podcast
Drinking buds Alex and John track down the funniest, most disgusting, and wildest bartending stories from the best of the best!
Episodes
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Episode 66: Mariah at the Steele Pour is Changing the Cocktail Game in Algoma (Co-Host - Megan)
Join John and co-host Megan as they interview Mariah from The Steele Pour.
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Episode 65: Lisa from Mosaic Defies Gravity (Co-Host - Marisa)
Join John and guest co-host Marisa for part 2 of Lisa's interview!
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Episode 64: Lisa's Squirt Gun Showdown at Mosaic (Co-Host Marisa)
Join John and co-host Marisa as they interview Lisa from Mosaic.
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Episode 63: Pebble Bar's Sweeney Beats Jason Momoa at Arm Wrestling
Join John and Co-Host Arianne as they interview Sweeney from Pebble Bar in New York City.
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2024 Holiday Special: Angels and Christmas Trees
Join John and Alex for their annual tradition of reading original scary ghost stories of Christmases long long ago. Spoiler: neither John nor Alex wrote a…
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Episode 62: Samalamamas (if you know you know) with Haley
Join John, Alex, and Haley for part two of the interview. There was so much good stuff to talk about we couldn't fit it into one episode!
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Episode 61: Real Housewives and Chicken Nuggets with Haley
Join John and Alex as they interview Haley from Long Island. Hear some wild stories and meet some incredibly... unique customers.
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Episode 60: Most Important Bars in History
Join John and Alex for this very special episode about bars in history! Listen in as we discuss bars that have changed the world!
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Episode 59: Gigantic Bloody Marys and Squirt with Megan
Join John and Alex as they talk with Megan from Wisconsin. Hear crazy stories and learn about wild drinks. Megan makes a strong case for why John and Alex…
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Episode 58: Kyle is Groovy in Oklahoma City, Baby
Join John and Alex as they talk to Kyle in Oklahoma City. Hear about the time Kyle found himself face to face with Sir Elton John!
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Episode 57: Beaver Anus Jell-O Shots with Cece
Join John and Alex as they interview Cece at Dudleytown Brewing Company in Connecticut. To clarify: Blue raspberries are raspberries that have had their color…
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Episode 56: Titties and Dreams with Sallie
Join John and Alex as they interview Sallie at Offside NYC in the East Village of New York City. There may or may not be a kazoo performance in this episode…
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Episode 55: Karaoke, Tacos, and MILF Manor with Mike
Join John and Alex as they talk with Mike from Sing Sing on Avenue A in New York City. Mike's dream bar is genius and something you won't want to miss!
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Episode 54: Brooke and the Mysterious Jell-O Shots
Join John and Alex on another wild ride through the New Orleans bar scene!
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Episode 53: John Ball Will Make You Feel Good
Join John and Alex as they talk to a man who's seen it all, John Ball. Learn about the craziness that happens in high-scale restaurants, hear some excellent…
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Bonus Episode: The Buy Back is Back Baby!
Join John and Alex as they catch up before the new season of the Buy Back! Lots of exciting announcements coming this season!
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Scary Ghost Stories Holiday Special!
Join John and Alex as they swap original holiday horror stories in this special bonus episode!
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Episode 52: Elena Encounters An Ecological Attack!
Join John and Alex as they continue their interview with Elena and hear one of the weirdest bathroom stories since they started the podcast!
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Haunted Bars and Scary Stories!
Join John and Alex as they talk about haunted bars and read listener stories of real life ghost encounters!
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Episode 51: Elena's Pre Shift Affirmations
Join John and Alex as they interview Elena from Doc Holidays in New York City. Hear some of the wild stories to come out of this Lower East Side staple.
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Episode 50: Singing, Dancing, and Shots with Evolet
Join John and Alex for part 2 of their interview with Evolet. Warning: John and Evolet get dangerously close to Season 1 Episode 3 territory.
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Episode 49: Evolet Punches a Guy
Join John and Alex as they interview Evolet from New York City. She currently works at the rooftop bar at Hotel Hugo and has some wild stories.
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Episode 48: Becca and Crystal Tell All about the Bachelorette
The bachelorette party was crazy!
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Episode 47: Becca and Crystal Take John and Alex to School
Join John and Alex as they interview Becca and Crystal from La Junta, Colorado. Find out what its like to be a second-grade teacher and bartender, plus all of…
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Episode 46: Three Shots In With Marisa; Hold the Malibu
Join John and Alex as they learn more about the Ditmars bar scene from Marisa.
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Episode 45: Marisa, Firemen, and a Rotary Saw Walk into a Bar in New York City
Join John and Alex as they interview Marisa from Jack Jones in Ditmars. Hear one of the wildest stories we've ever come across in our three years of…
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Tip Your Bartenders! We'll Be Back!
Alex went to the Philippines; John has been waiting patiently with a drink in his hand. We will be taking a one week break but will be back next week with a…
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Episode 44: The Buy Back Gets Even Angrier Part 2
Join John and Alex for the second half of their interview with the Angry Bartender!
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Episode 43: Get Angry with the Angry Bartender Part 1
Join John and Alex for something different as they interview the Angry Bartender! Things get a little heated, a little crazy, and very angry.
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Episode 42: Emily, Norm Storm, and Doggles Part 2
Join John and Alex for part two of their interview with Emily!
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Episode 41: Emily Finds Love in a Pennsylvania Bar Part 1
Join John and Alex as they talk with Emily from Pennsylvania. Find out what it's like to work at an American Legion Club, the crazy things bartenders have to…
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Episode 40: Rory Plays the Tin Whistle Part 2
Join John and Alex for the second half of Rory's interview! Rory talks more about opening Murphy's, his new bar in Astoria, regales John and Alex with stories…
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Episode 39: Rory Opens Murphy's Bar in Astoria and has 13 Old Fashioneds (not at the same time) Part 1
John sits down with Rory at his new bar in Astoria, and Alex calls in. Find out how Rory has been so successful with owning multiple bars in NYC, the conundrum…
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Episode 38: Andrew Jackson Hits "The Jackpot" with a Playboy Bunny in D.C.
John and Alex interview Andrew Jackson who works at Jackpot in Washington, D.C. Listen in to hear about his Playboy bunny experience, why he had to call the…
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Episode 37: Matty from Milwaukee
John and Alex interview Matty from Racine, Wisconsin. Listen in to hear some crazy Bloody Mary recipes, what a Hot Hamms Sandwich drink is, and how Matty…
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Episode 36: Nicky Doe From New York City
John and Alex interview Nicky who works in Lower Manhattan. Find out how sexy time led to someone getting stabbed, conclusive evidence that Seth MacFarlane has…
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Episode 35: Season 4 Premier! Mike from New Orleans
You thought you heard the craziest bar stories out there; you haven't heard anything like the bar tales Mike shares with John and Alex in the premier episode…
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Episode 34: Halloween Special 2 - Haunted Bars
Listen in as Alex tells John about the five most haunted bars in the U.S.! Warning! This episode contains spooky stories and creepy ghosts. Listen at your own…
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Episode 33: Halloween Special 1 - Ghost Stories
Join John, Alex, and special guests as they talk about ghosts and spooky occurrences in bars around the world. Hear first-hand paranormal experiences and…
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Catching Up with Ben
Ben and John catch up! Ben is now an influencer for 3 Amigos Tequila but he's still allowed to say the names of other tequilas. Listen in as Ben gives us the…
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Ireland in Conversation
Listen to exclusive stories and interviews from The Buy Back's time in Ireland with this special episode!
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Episode 32: Cillian and Katie in Dublin
Alex, John, and Pat interview Cillian and Katie in Dublin, Ireland. Find out how the drinking culture has changed not just in Ireland but around the world…
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Episode 31: The Lads from Galway
Alex, Pat, and John interview Aaron and Antoin from Hole in the Wall Bar in Galway, Ireland. Find out where to go late night drinking in Galway, what you…
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Episode 30: Liam from Wexford Ireland
The Buy Back Boys are in Ireland! Welcome to the first of a series of interviews we did during our tour through Ireland! Join Alex, John, and special co-host…
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Episode 29: Claude: John's Dad
That's right! In this special episode, we interview John's father, who bartended many moons ago. Find out what it was like bartending back in the day, what…
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Episode 28: Ben from Arizona
Join John and Alex as they interview Ben at the Uncommon Chandler as he opens the bar. Find out what a flaming Dr. Pepper is, why Ben walked out of his job at…
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Episode 27: Rachael from Idaho
John and Alex interview Rachel (and her dog, Stitch) from Terre Haute, Indiana. Find out what it's like to be a bartender and nurse at the same time, what the…
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Episode 26: Courtney from Florida
John and Alex interview Courtney from Florida. Learn what it's like to sell thousands of dollars worth of Jell-o shots at a bar, why you should work hard now…
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Episode 25: Enrique from Santa Barbara
John and Alex interview Enrique from Santa Barbara. Find out about the cool liquors and bitters Enrique is making using locally sourced materials, what it's…
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Episode 24: Zane Lamprey Stand-up Comedian and Excellent Drinker
John and Alex have the honor of interviewing Zane Lamprey as he tours across the country on his Lager than Life Tour. Zane is a travel show host, comedian, and…
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Episode 23: Ryan from New York City
John and Alex interview Ryan from New York City. Spoiler alert: John and Ryan are together for the interview! Find out if you should be asking your bartenders…
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Episode 22: Amber from Iowa
John and Alex interview Amber from Iowa. Listen in to hear about the best idea for a speakeasy ever, what it's like serving in small-town bars, and the most…
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John and Alex interview Sabrina and learn about the bar seen around the lakes of Wisconsin. Find out about some awesome bar games, why Sabrina had to drive…
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Season 3 Premier! Damon at Harmony Spirits
Happy 4th of July and Happy New Season of The Buy Back! Alex and John Interview Damon from Harmony Spirits in Minnesota where he distills and runs the tasting…
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John and Alex Back at it Again
John and Alex have exciting news about the next season of The Buy Back! Join us as we talk about what we've been up to, when you can expect season 3, and where…
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Season 2 Finale! The Crew at the Red Stone Part 2
John and Alex continue their interview with Emily, Justin, Shea, and Taylor at the Red Stone Pub. Find out why firm limes make good margaritas, what…
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Episode 19: The Crew at Red Stone
John and Alex head to Simsbury, Connecticut to interview Emily, Justin, Shea, and Taylor at the Red Stone Pub. Find out what happens when a customer's mom has…
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Episode 18: Hannah at Pastis
John and Alex interview Hannah who works at Patis in New York City. Find out which onion goes in a cocktail and which doesn't, why some weird guy gave Hannah…
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Thanksgiving Special!
John and Alex make mistakes... a lot of mistakes. Hear some in this blooper reel. Plus two new bar rules that can be discussed around the Thanksgiving table!
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Episode 17: Opee in R.I.
John and Alex interview Opee in Rhode Island. Find out what a flare bartender does, why the bar at the Hard Rock Casino can be wild, and why there was a condom…