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Tales from the Service IndustryAuthor: Tales From The Service Industry
Welcome to Tales from the Service Industry, the podcast that takes you behind the scenes of the hospitality world.Join your hosts, Bill, Ms. B, Liz, Gwynn, and a rotating list of guests as we dive into the hilarious, heartwarming; and sometimes harrowing, stories of servers, bartenders, retail workers, hoteliers and other industry professionals.From assisting challenging customers and navigating kitchen disasters to forging lifelong friendships and finding unexpected love, the service industry is a world unto itself, and we're here to bring it to life.In each episode, we'll chat with a different guest about their experiences in the industry, sharing insights, advice, and of course, plenty of juicy tales from the trenches.So grab a drink, settle in, and get ready to hear some wild and unforgettable stories from the service industry.#TFTSI #TalesFromTheServiceIndustry #Hotel #HotelLife #HotelWorker #BadGuest #Podcast #FrontDesk #Housekeeping #Interview #FYP @followers #service #serviceindustry #retail #customerservice Language: en Genres: Leisure, Society & Culture Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Episode 1
Wednesday, 22 October, 2025
Tales from the Service Industry (Episode Recap & Catch-Up)** In this lively episode, the hosts reunite after an unplanned, year-long hiatus due to life events—including corrupted files, a new baby, and job changes. They open with a humorous discussion about wedding roles, elopements, and vacation plans, before diving into life updates and behind-the-scenes stories from the hospitality industry.Key Highlights: * Podcast Hiatus Explained: The team apologizes for their sudden absence and reveals the last episode’s recording was lost due to technical issues. Life also “got in the way,” including a new baby (“Baby Bean”) for one of the hosts. Life & Career Updates: One host moved within the same state, took a new role in hospitality safety management, and now oversees about 200 employees. Her new responsibilities include managing safety protocols, injury response, and firing staff—often for attendance issues or safety violations.Workplace Stories: Memorable terminations: Teen employees caught kissing and grabbing each other on the job. A staff member closed a door on a child’s arm and showed no empathy. Multiple terminations due to no-call/no-shows and attendance issues. * Dramatic incidents: Strokes, seizures, guest collisions on water attractions, and plenty of employee drama due to scheduling conflicts.Return of the Cursive Complaint Lady: A recurring “character” from a previous episode—an elderly guest who writes illegible cursive—returned and filed another complaint, referencing a past interaction where the host allegedly said, “There’s the door.” The hosts react with amusement, noting how frequent it is for guests who swear they’ll "never return" to come back anyway.And so much more...Tone & Takeaway: The episode blends humor, absurd real-life moments, and candid workplace frustrations from the hospitality industry. It's a fun, informal catch-up filled with personal milestones, managerial challenges, and tales of wild guest behavior—perfect for fans who enjoy behind-the-scenes service industry drama.
