https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/last-call--6629715
Strap yourselves in for the ride!]]>enSociety & Culture© 2025 Last Call!https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/6cc9e12e2046422f5ef3d66b74b96e7e.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/last-call--6629715Fri, 13 Mar 2026 14:15:06 +0000Janae Danielle Martinez, Ryan Breznahan, Matthew J. BentleyJanae Danielle Martinez, Ryan Breznahan, Matthew J. Bentleylastcalljbb@gmail.comWelcome to Last Call! a podcast about the service industry. Janae Danielle Martinez, Ryan Breznahan, and sometimes Matthew J. Bentley will take you on a ride with their combined decades of experience as servers and bartenders. The stories we have are...
Strap yourselves in for the ride!]]>falseepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/st-patty-s-day-prequel--70594399
We'll be in touch with you about our shenanigans after. Until then, enjoy the show!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70594399Fri, 13 Mar 2026 14:00:02 +0000Janae Danielle Martinez, Ryan Breznahan, Matthew J. BentleySt. Patty's day is upon is this weekend and St. Paul is one of the epicenters for this holiday in MN. We explore all things St. Patty's day in this episode and Janae delivers one of the most epic "Shots of History" that has ever been in an episode....
We'll be in touch with you about our shenanigans after. Until then, enjoy the show!]]>2859bar,day,industry,patricks,restaurant,st.false114fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/last-call-013-we-re-back-baby--70243750https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70243750Tue, 24 Feb 2026 15:00:06 +0000Janae Danielle Martinez, Ryan Breznahan, Matthew J. BentleyWE'RE BACK BABY! We finally got together after a hiatus due to the holidays and some really messed up stuff happening in our city. Just wanted to give you all a quick update before we come back with a full length episode. Miss us? We missed you!862false113fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/012-sports-tip-pooling-wage-theft-and-customers-on-ketamine--68458458https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68458458Tue, 25 Nov 2025 15:00:07 +0000Janae Danielle Martinez, Ryan Breznahan, Matthew J. BentleyIt's SPORTS season here in the states... we've got it all! Basketball, football and hockey! But what happens in the service industry when SPORTSBALL comes in hot? How do the fans act? How does it affect a server or bartender's life, especially if they...4876falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/011-could-brez-run-events-tipping-culture-abroad-how-servers-get-paid--68458379insult to tip.

This is the first episode we did on video so if you wanna see that, hit up our YouTube channel. Cheers!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68458379Tue, 18 Nov 2025 15:00:08 +0000Janae Danielle Martinez, Ryan Breznahan, Matthew J. BentleyWe discuss ALL the things that Brez did helping out with Tacos and Tequila, Janae tries to convince him to be an event runner, and the conversation segues into talking about Bentley's trip abroad to Scotland and how tipping culture differs in...insult to tip.

This is the first episode we did on video so if you wanna see that, hit up our YouTube channel. Cheers!]]>3989bar,industry,restaurant,server,tippingfalse111fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/010-live-at-the-cabooze--68457022
Find out more about the Cabooze AND their list of shows on their website!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68457022Tue, 11 Nov 2025 15:00:08 +0000Janae Danielle Martinez, Ryan Breznahan, Matthew J. BentleyThe Cabooze is a venue with a LEGACY in Minneapolis and we recorded there LIVE! Well, Jenae and Brez did. This is why it's we say, "and sometimes Bentley." Find out more about the Cabooze AND their list of shows on their website!
Find out more about the Cabooze AND their list of shows on their website!]]>2899false110fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/09-a-three-way-phone-call-to-recap-chicago--68001600This trip was such an important bonding experience between us all and super needed. I think the podcast is only going to grow from here on out, so it's good that we got to experience all of this together and we can't wait to fill you in on the hilarious shenanigans that ensued. Janae's "Shot of History" is even about Malort, so you KNOW this episode is gonna be good ;)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68001600Tue, 21 Oct 2025 12:00:08 +0000Janae Danielle Martinez, Ryan Breznahan, Matthew J. BentleySince we were all in disparate locations (I'm literally uploading this in Portree, Scotland right now) but we wanted to give a recap of the Chicago trip, we decided to use iOS's new "record-a-phone-call" funcitonality and give you guys an update...This trip was such an important bonding experience between us all and super needed. I think the podcast is only going to grow from here on out, so it's good that we got to experience all of this together and we can't wait to fill you in on the hilarious shenanigans that ensued. Janae's "Shot of History" is even about Malort, so you KNOW this episode is gonna be good ;)]]>3919chicago,down,industry,podcast,restaurant,service,system,tripfalse19fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/08-brez-goes-to-idaho--67813535https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67813535Tue, 07 Oct 2025 13:00:07 +0000Janae Danielle Martinez, Ryan Breznahan, Matthew J. BentleyBrez goes to Idaho for the Tacos and Tequila festival! We discuss everything surrounding the event, the logistics of running a bar at such an event, and how to do it successfully. 3266hip,hop,idaho,tacos,tequilafalse18fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/07-the-gang-goes-to-incubus--67822392you can find here! As mentioned, Brez had a photo pass, so all photos are all from Brez, which blew Bentley's mind. The more you know!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67822392Tue, 23 Sep 2025 14:00:07 +0000Janae Danielle Martinez, Ryan Breznahan, Matthew J. BentleyThe gang goes to Incubus at Treasure Island Resort and Casino just outside the Twin Cities! Bentley was DJing out of town so had to miss out, but there's plenty to go over here. Brez even had a photo pass and his wife, Amie, wrote a review (don't let...you can find here! As mentioned, Brez had a photo pass, so all photos are all from Brez, which blew Bentley's mind. The more you know!]]>2912call,concert,incubus,industry,last,servicefalse17fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/06-all-about-patios--67106885https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67106885Wed, 30 Jul 2025 14:00:07 +0000Janae Danielle Martinez, Ryan Breznahan, Matthew J. BentleyPatios... lot's of restaurants have got em, and as a server, you either love them or you hate them. This episode is all about the nuances of patios from the perspective of the front of house, and if you think you know what's about to happen in this...3287bar,industry,patio,restaurant,servicefalse16fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/05-brez-goes-to-the-us-open--67064805Well, look no further than this episode! Brez just worked the US Open and he has a lot to share about the experience. This insight is something that you can only get from someone like Brez, and we are so excited to share this fascinating inside look into this side of the industry with you!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67064805Wed, 23 Jul 2025 14:00:08 +0000Janae Danielle Martinez, Ryan Breznahan, Matthew J. BentleyHave you ever been to a large event that only happens occasionally and wondered, "Who are the people who work here? Where do they come from?" Well, look no further than this episode! Brez just worked the US Open and he has a lot to share about the...Well, look no further than this episode! Brez just worked the US Open and he has a lot to share about the experience. This insight is something that you can only get from someone like Brez, and we are so excited to share this fascinating inside look into this side of the industry with you!]]>2653bar,bartender,golf,industry,open,restaurant,service,usfalse15fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/04-heartwarming-server-stories-and-work-life-balance--66610006https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66610006Tue, 15 Jul 2025 14:00:07 +0000Janae Danielle Martinez, Ryan Breznahan, Matthew J. BentleyIn this episode, the gang discusses some of their favorite stories from serving tables. They end up being very heartwarming in nature, too, which is wonderful to hear about in an industry where the tendency is for negative tales to be told. This leads...2152bar,industry,restaurant,servicefalse14fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/03-drinking-culture-and-the-burning-bar-of-fire--66607081https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66607081Tue, 08 Jul 2025 14:00:08 +0000Janae Danielle Martinez, Ryan Breznahan, Matthew J. BentleyIn this episode, which is a continuation of the last, the gang discusses drinking culture and how it has changed and shifted over the years, especially from the mind of people in the service industry. We also discuss one of Brez's craziest stories...1986bar,industry,restaurant,servicefalse13fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/02-how-bentley-met-brez-and-working-holidays--66579222In addition, we introduce a new segment with Janae called "A Shot of History."

Enjoy!
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66579222Wed, 18 Jun 2025 14:00:08 +0000Janae Danielle Martinez, Ryan Breznahan, Matthew J. BentleyThis is the hilarious story of how Bentley and Brez met... a foundational moment to the creation of this podcast. We also discuss working holidays and how the restaurant industry has the potential to desensitize people to them. In addition, we...In addition, we introduce a new segment with Janae called "A Shot of History."

Enjoy!
]]>2720bar,industry,restaurant,servicefalse12fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/01-intro-who-we-are--66170997Who is Ryan Breznahan? Who is Janae Martinez? Who is (sometimes) Matthew J. Bentley?
In this episode you'll find out our histories in the service industry and why we are doing this podcast!

NOTE: This episode was recorded very candidly on a phone speaker at the Dubliner Pub in St. Paul, MN. It was enhanced through Adobe Podcasts. Subsequent episodes will be recorded more professionally, but we wanted to get the ambience of the restaurant in the background to set the tone for the episode!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66170997Fri, 23 May 2025 14:00:07 +0000Janae Danielle Martinez, Ryan Breznahan, Matthew J. BentleySo who are we? Who is Ryan Breznahan? Who is Janae Martinez? Who is (sometimes) Matthew J. Bentley? In this episode you'll find out our histories in the service industry and why we are doing this podcast! NOTE: This episode was recorded very candidly...Who is Ryan Breznahan? Who is Janae Martinez? Who is (sometimes) Matthew J. Bentley?
In this episode you'll find out our histories in the service industry and why we are doing this podcast!

NOTE: This episode was recorded very candidly on a phone speaker at the Dubliner Pub in St. Paul, MN. It was enhanced through Adobe Podcasts. Subsequent episodes will be recorded more professionally, but we wanted to get the ambience of the restaurant in the background to set the tone for the episode!]]>2522comedy,hospitality,industry,inside,look,restaurant,servicefalse11full