Comedy
Living the dream can often mean working more than ever. In this episode, August and Ryan delve into tales of their time in the restaurant industry, from barbacking, to bouncing, to being a busboy for over six years. Our esteemed guest is Andrew “Gracey” Grace, owner and general manager of Mulligans Golf Bar in Ottawa. After years in a wide range of positions at various food establishments, he made the big leap to starting his own bar—in a location right in the middle of a massive, multi-year construction project. Aggressively negotiated lease in hand, he and his team took on the challenge of building a loyal client base for their open-pit-adjacent bar. This episode’s Word Cocktail examines the origins of the word “bachelor” and its use in both the dating and academic worlds. Fact or False pairs two origin stories: the first use of the term “mulligan” in golf and the creation of a popular soft drink. From training barbacks to “think small,” to keeping a growing business afloat, to making the age-aided transition from “play hard” to “sleep hard,” this episode of Cavalier Conversations is a celebration of life in the restaurant industry. Check out this episode’s sponsor, Amsterdam Brewing Company, at https://www.amsterdambeer.com/.