Today we are joined by Meg and Sarah to talk about mental health in the hospitality industry. We discuss our daily interactions with the general public, as well as the long term effects of working in such an exposed, customer facing industry, surrounded by alcohol, and consisting of intense shift work.

We will also be discussing Vincent Van Gogh as our Drinker of the week, and trying the famous Absinthe cocktail, the Green Fairie, along with discussing some of it's origins.

If, like many in the hopsitality industry, you have ADHD or are neurodivergent, you might prefer listening to podcasts at a faster speed setting.

If you, or someone you know, is in need of mental health support, support is available 24/7.

Call: 116 123 to talk to the Samaritans UK.

Text: Send SHOUT to 85258 to message with Shout Crisis Text Line.

Or for NHS Medical Advice: Call 111 and select option 2 for urgent mental health services.

Today we are joined by Nick Robinson from Kilo Wines and Kilo Wine Bar, to discuss Wine, Hemmingway, and romance and relationships in the hopsitality industry, as well as sharing some funny anecdotes from our lives and experiances in the industry, as always.

If, like many in the hopsitality industry, you have ADHD or are neurodivergent, you might prefer listening to podcasts at a faster speed setting.

Today we are joined by Phil Maunder, co-owner of the Benjamin Pimlico Pub Comapny, to discuss the evolution of pubs through the years, what's changed, pubs then and now, the smoking ban, and also discuss how and why VAT is killing the hospitality industry.

We will also be discussing Oliver Reed as our Drinker of the week, drinking a classic trappist beer from Tynt Meadow, and comparing it to a newly re-branded IPA from Ossett brewery, as well as much more.

If, like many in the hopsitality industry, you have ADHD or are neurodivergent, you might prefer listening to podcasts at a faster speed setting.