On this episode of the Cabana Boys Podcast, Nelson welcomes creator and CEO of Martini Mates Espresso Martini, Billy Wright to the show! Learn about the newest Martini Mates Beverages at their website https://www.martinimates.com/ Comment and Subscribe! Watch the Video Version of the show on Youtube on the Cabana Boys Events Channel Produced by T D…

In this episode of the Hospitality Mentor Podcast, host Steve Turk sits down with Cesar Wurm, Vice President of Commercial, Premium Brands for IHG® Hotels & Resorts and an accomplished author. Cesar shares his unique journey from an overnight room service assistant in Sao Paulo to a key figure in the hospitality industry. Listeners will gain insigh…

Our Heroes take Graysie out for a fine Italian meal at Carrabba's. With plenty of wine and pricky pear margaritas to go around, this episode is messy. Marvel at how everyone wears Eric down to a nub and then they learn that Graysie knows the Carrabba's family. Just casually forgot to bring that up and drop it mid episode. Normal stuff. Graysie is b…

In this episode of the Hospitality Mentor Podcast, host Steve Turk interviews Vittorio Assaf, founder of the Serafina Group. Vittorio shares his journey from Italian stockbroker to celebrated restaurateur, recounting his early beginnings in 1986 with an investment from Andy Warhol, to the founding of the Serafina restaurants, a venture he conceived…

Our Heroes venture to a motel adjacent Denny's for a ghastly afternoon delight in the new Beetlejuice Menu. Do these terrifying treats unlive up to our expectations or will these fiendish foods end up 6 feet under. Gotta listen to this one and find out about the Fun Zone if ya know what I mean bud heh heh heh. Prepare your ears for a podcast but yo…

In this episode of the Hospitality Mentor Podcast, host Steve Turk interviews Scott Colebourne, the founder of PICKLESTARS. Scott shares his unconventional journey from growing up in rural New Zealand, where he developed a passion for tennis, to becoming the CEO of Cliff Drysdale Management and now venturing into pickleball consulting. He discusses…

Our Heroes get stuffed and smoked at Rudy's when they take on the jumbo smoked potato. Does this brisket filled spud stand on its own two feet or does the fast food BBQ go up in smoke then come out bone dry? Also who came in to grab our tortilla chips? How do we sponsor a car? Why did Eric dox the 100% Studio? Can't believe it's called Fuddruckers …

In this episode of the Hospitality Mentor Podcast, host Steve Turk welcomes back James Ferguson, the Corporate Director of Culture for the Wurzak Hotel Group, for his second appearance on the show. They discuss James' inspiring journey in hospitality, from starting at the front desk to writing his book, 'The Confetti Culture Playbook,' and overcomi…

After a false start (check out this Friday's Michael, Jordan Podcast for more,) Our Heroes get into the long and short of KFC's newest sauce covered offering: the Saucy Nuggets. Why is everyone doing specifically this food right now? Anyway there's a whole thing with a fan and keys and Nick eating like 38 wings as a Personal Record that you'll see.…

On this episode of the Cabana Boys Podcast, Nelson welcomes Cabana Boys Ty and Anthony to the show! Get ready to learn all you've ever wanted to know about weird horse hobbies! Comment and Subscribe! Watch the Video Version of the show on Youtube on the Cabana Boys Events Channel Produced by T Door Productions…

in this episode of the Hospitality Mentor Podcast, host Steve Turk interviews Eric D. Moeller, founder and CEO of Freewyld, a boutique hospitality brand specializing in design-forward cabins located in nature-rich destinations. Eric shares his unique journey from a construction and real estate background to discovering his passion for hospitality t…

Our Heroes, thanks to YOUR votes (and 2 votes from Nick,) take it BACK to BK to get their mouths around the new BK Fiery Menu. Can these Bug Kings handle the heat or should they stay out of the combination Burger King & 7/11 that doesn't sell an eyeglass repair kit. Either way, they 100% hate Eric, fully. Grab a spicy chicken fry and bite into this…

Graysie (and Our Heroes) head to Cheesecake Factory to get get a bite of the Triple Berry Bliss Cheesecake. And the buffalo blasts. and the avocado eggrolls. and who had the two orders of fried mac n cheese? some artichoke dip for the table? It's a lot and it's compounded even more because Graysie is FIRED UP when she's paying attention. Sponsored …

Our Heroes decide that because it’s a short drive to the Taco Cabana from their rented studio, they’ll just record hanging out inside the restaurant while they wait for their food. Peep the time on this one. The drinks are wrong, the salsa bar is small, what’s with the tv, what’s happening across the street, why are we still here. If you want the v…

On this episode of the Cabana Boys Podcast, Nelson welcomes creator and CEO of Bach Best Friend, Lisa Weintraub to the show! Learn how you can get Bach Best Friend to cater your next party at: https://www.shopstagandhen.com/products/exclusive-catering-service-with-bach-best-friend Comment and Subscribe! Watch the Video Version of the show on Youtub…

Our Heroes don't know how long they've been recording but they do know they spent a long time at Taco Cabana trying to get the Street Food Fest offerings. Wait isn't it hot cheetos? Sort of. Wait isn't this supposed to be a Mt Dew rum punch? Yeah it is. Wait does Taco Cabana suck? You gotta listen to find out because we're also really getting in th…

Our Heroes have never done a proper review of Chick-fil-A and that changes TODAY unless they don't have the food which immediately sends Eric into a spiral. It's okay, they have it, Eric just almost runs some people over to get it then can't stand still in line. It's a whole thing. They also talk cooking hats, what things used to be, toasted buns, …

On this episode of the Cabana Boys Podcast, Nelson welcomes Cabana Boys Blaze and Chris to the show! Is Blaze his real name? Watch to find out! (Yes, it is his real name.) Comment and Subscribe! Watch the Video Version of the show on Youtube on the Cabana Boys Events Channel Produced by T Door Productions…

Our Heroes are deep in the heart of fast food for this week's offering of Whataburger's Buffalo Ranch Chicken Strip Sandwich and Sauce Monkey Nick couldn't be happier. Is this saucy sandwich worth your time or is this deep fried chicken off the deep end? We also talk about Gavin shaving outside, filming Rocco, What-A-Burger, an extra piece of chees…

Our Heroes braved two different Subways, with Eric living his worst nightmare, to bring you a review of the new Subway Dippers. Are these little wraps everything they're cracked up to be or should you go literally anywhere else so you don't witness a fight behind the counter? This dude is a real space cadet and he's causing problems on this week's …

Our Heroes held their first livestream Food Court for Patrons and this is just part one of the proceedings. Join Our Hero Judges as they go through the cases of 100%er Chris's wife's pizza crime and a guy we just call Nutdog. Plus mustard ramen, sugary eggies, and whatever bilk is. BILK! Bilk Origins. Terrible. A genuinely wild start to a new forma…

On this episode of the Cabana Boys Podcast, Nelson welcomes Eric Burdick of Becky Personality juice, a delicious seltzer for those hot summer days! Comment and Subscribe! Watch the Video Version of the show on Youtube on the Cabana Boys Events Channel Produced by T Door ProductionsNelson Brooks and the Cabana Boys

Our Heroes left it up to you, once again, to vote on what they should eat, and You (and Nick) chose THIS?! The Pizza Hut Cheeseburger melt is a por excuse of a pizza and comes with a pickle sauce that really sends the gang reeling. Learn about a gun that makes sharks swim weird. Suggy Stavern Tyle pizza. Don't forget to grab a shirt at store.100per…

Our Heroes do their first live episode from Homebrew Austin at the Sunset Room where they tackle Culver's venture in the pretzel pub game. Enjoy our static camera that gets interrupted because someone (Nick? Eric? JORDAN?) forgot to clear the card but have no fear, Big Ray is here to save the day with his gorgeous footage. We talk business to Dean …

On this episode of the Cabana Boys Podcast, Nelson welcomes Cabana Boys Ky and Jeremy to the show! Take off your cowboy hats and get ready for a gust busting episode full of laughs! Comment and Subscribe! Watch the Video Version of the show on Youtube on the Cabana Boys Events Channel Produced by T Door Productions…

Our Heroes venture back to Wendy's, not for the illustrious pretzel pub, but for the 7 new saucy nuggs offerings. Eric seems confused about how many flavors there are, almost as confused as people who think they're being tricked by fast food employees. There's also a lot of Dune talk, none of it relevant, all of it about the God Emperor of Dune. GE…

Our Heroes think big and run for the border as they review the Big Cheez-It offerings from Taco Bell. Who is getting more out of this relationship: Cheez-It or Taco Bell? What are the ground rules? Why does Cheez-It want us to think they're swingers? A lot of questions, not sure if we get a lot of answers but we're gonna get to the bottom of this o…

Join Steve Turk on this captivating episode of The Hospitality Mentor Podcast as he sits down with Vanessa James, CEO and founder of VJ Media, and the visionary behind Food, Wine and Fete. Vanessa shares her incredible journey from aspiring sports broadcaster to becoming a dynamic force in the media and events industry. Discover how she navigated h…