The Bitter Bistro
By Joey
I'm the leader of the server revolution and your host of The Bitter Bistro. I've worked in the service industry for an eternity and I know one thing is for certain... customers have lost their frickin' minds! I am taking the power back from them and putting it back where it belongs, in the hands of the servers and bartenders.
The Bitter BistroJan 11, 2020
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28:19
TBB--2019 Yelper of the Year
2019 was a great year for Yelpers! They were mad, frustrated, and hurt because they didn't get the attention that they deserved. I review the reviews and give Yelpers their just rewards. The time has come for the servers and bartenders to take back the power! Down with Yelp and the cowardliness it represents!
Jan 11, 202028:19
TBB Podcast 322 w/ Danielle aka Beer Slinger
I'm Joey Rockenstein, a.k.a. "Bitter Party of 1," the leader of the server revolution and the host of The Bitter Bistro. I've worked in the service industry for 15 years and I know one thing is for certain... you never know what to expect when you work in the service industry. This show is "Inside the Actor's Studio," but for servers and bartenders. I am taking the the power away from customers, and putting it back where it belongs, with the FOH staff. It doesn't get any BITTER than this! On this episode, I welcome Danielle aka Beer Slinger. My first out-of-country guest. All the way from Toronto, and full of great, funny stories about the service industry. We discuss wobbly tables, what it's like to work FOH and BOH, and the ladies who wear those hats. Check out her Twitter @beer_slinger. And mine, @thebitterbistro, facebook.com/thebitterbistro, and blog www.thebitterbistro.com
Nov 25, 201501:01:24
The Bitter Bistro Podcast Ep 321 w/ Dean Dobbs
I'm Joey Rockenstein, a.k.a. "Bitter Party of 1," the leader of the server revolution and the host of The Bitter Bistro. I've worked in the service industry for 15 years and I know one thing is for certain... you never know what to expect when you work in the service industry. This show is "Inside the Actor's Studio," but for servers and bartenders. I am taking the the power away from customers, and putting it back where it belongs, with the FOH staff. It doesn't get any BITTER than this!
Season 3 starts with my first out-of-state guest. All the way from OKC, Dean Dobbs, a.k.a. "Bitter Ass Server." He talks about splitting checks, going from corporate 9 to 5 to the service industry, and hooking up with co-workers.
Find Dean on Twitter: @bitterassserver
Find me
Twitter: @thebitterbistro
Twitter: @joeyrockenstein
Facebook: thebitterbistro
Website: www.thebitterbistro.com
Servers don't pay their rent with compliments.
Season 3 starts with my first out-of-state guest. All the way from OKC, Dean Dobbs, a.k.a. "Bitter Ass Server." He talks about splitting checks, going from corporate 9 to 5 to the service industry, and hooking up with co-workers.
Find Dean on Twitter: @bitterassserver
Find me
Twitter: @thebitterbistro
Twitter: @joeyrockenstein
Facebook: thebitterbistro
Website: www.thebitterbistro.com
Servers don't pay their rent with compliments.
Oct 14, 201501:04:41
TBB 220--The Bitter Diaries
I'm Joey Rockenstein, a.k.a. "Bitter Party of 1," the leader of the server revolution and the host of The Bitter Bistro. I've worked in the service industry for 15 years and I know one thing is for certain... you never know what to expect when you work in the service industry. This show is "Inside the Actor's Studio," but for servers and bartenders. I am taking the the power away from customers, and putting it back where it belongs, with the FOH staff. It doesn't get any BITTER than this!
They say one is the loneliest number, except when it's me bitching about what has been going on over the last week at my job. Everything from service dogs, to attempted dine-and-ditching, and the people of Beverly Hills.
Twitter: @thebitterbistro
Facebook: thebitterbistro
the blog: www.thebitterbistro.com
Servers don't pay their rent with compliments.
They say one is the loneliest number, except when it's me bitching about what has been going on over the last week at my job. Everything from service dogs, to attempted dine-and-ditching, and the people of Beverly Hills.
Twitter: @thebitterbistro
Facebook: thebitterbistro
the blog: www.thebitterbistro.com
Servers don't pay their rent with compliments.
Oct 30, 201421:07
The Bitter Bistro Podcast 219 w/RuthAnn Thompson
I'm Joey Rockenstein, a.k.a. "Bitter Party of 1," the leader of the server revolution and your host of The Bitter Bistro. I've worked in the service industry for 15 years and I know one thing is for certain... you never know what to expect when you work in the service industry. This show is "Inside the Actor's Studio," but for servers and bartenders. I am taking the the power away from customers, and putting it back where it belongs, with the FOH staff. It doesn't get any BITTER than this!
On this episode I welcome RuthAnn Thompson to the Bistro. If you remember the movie "Coyote Ugly," then prepare yourself for the real deal! Some bartenders have flair, but RuthAnn blows fireballs at those assholes. We discuss her bartending journey through NYC, her appearance on David Letterman, and how to properly bitch slap a customer.
Find RuthAnn on Twitter and Instagram: @ru_thompson
Like The Bitter Bistro on Facebook. On Twitter: @thebitterbistro
Read the blog: www.thebitterbistro.com
Subscribe on iTunes and Stitcher
"Servers don't pay their rent with compliments."
On this episode I welcome RuthAnn Thompson to the Bistro. If you remember the movie "Coyote Ugly," then prepare yourself for the real deal! Some bartenders have flair, but RuthAnn blows fireballs at those assholes. We discuss her bartending journey through NYC, her appearance on David Letterman, and how to properly bitch slap a customer.
Find RuthAnn on Twitter and Instagram: @ru_thompson
Like The Bitter Bistro on Facebook. On Twitter: @thebitterbistro
Read the blog: www.thebitterbistro.com
Subscribe on iTunes and Stitcher
"Servers don't pay their rent with compliments."
Sep 11, 201401:26:08
The Bitter Bistro Podcast 218--The Bitter Diaries
I'm Joey Rockenstein, a.k.a. "Bitter Party of 1," the leader of the server revolution and your host of The Bitter Bistro. I've worked in the service industry for 15 years and I know one thing is for certain... you never know what to expect when you clock-in at your restaurant job. I am taking the the power away from customers, and putting it back where it belongs, with the servers.
Welcome to The Bitter Diaries! On this episode, I rant about things that have happened over the past couple of weeks during my shifts, I talk about stuff I have read on the internet about the service industry, and I introduce "My Favorite Server Tweets."
Check out my new monthly stand-up comedy show @Cinefile Video in West LA. Next one is Tuesday, Aug. 26th @8pm.
It doesn't get any BITTER than this!
Twitter: @thebitterbistro
Facebook: www.facebook.com/thebitterbistro
Read the Blog: www.thebitterbistro.com
Server's don't pay their rent with compliments!
Welcome to The Bitter Diaries! On this episode, I rant about things that have happened over the past couple of weeks during my shifts, I talk about stuff I have read on the internet about the service industry, and I introduce "My Favorite Server Tweets."
Check out my new monthly stand-up comedy show @Cinefile Video in West LA. Next one is Tuesday, Aug. 26th @8pm.
It doesn't get any BITTER than this!
Twitter: @thebitterbistro
Facebook: www.facebook.com/thebitterbistro
Read the Blog: www.thebitterbistro.com
Server's don't pay their rent with compliments!
Aug 21, 201431:45
The Bitter Bistro Podcast 217
I'm Joey Rockenstein, a.k.a. "Bitter Party of 1," the leader of the server revolution and your host of The Bitter Bistro. I've worked in the service industry for 15 years and I know one thing is for certain... you never know what to expect when you clock-in at your restaurant job. I am taking the the power away from customers, and putting it back where it belongs, with the servers.
On Ep 217, I welcome Maite Schwartz to the Bistro. If you think some of the customer stories you've heard on previous episodes have been nuts, listen to what Maite has to say. Un-frickin-believable! AND she and her co-workers hit the server jackpot when they got a visit from the #tipsforjesus disciples.
And if you think her voice might sound familiar, you've probably seen her on TV and Film. Check out her imdb: www.imdb.com/name/nm0777346/
It doesn't get any BITTER than this!
Twitter: @thebitterbistro
Facebook: www.facebook.com/thebitterbistro
Read the Blog: www.thebitterbistro.com
Server's don't pay their rent with compliments!
On Ep 217, I welcome Maite Schwartz to the Bistro. If you think some of the customer stories you've heard on previous episodes have been nuts, listen to what Maite has to say. Un-frickin-believable! AND she and her co-workers hit the server jackpot when they got a visit from the #tipsforjesus disciples.
And if you think her voice might sound familiar, you've probably seen her on TV and Film. Check out her imdb: www.imdb.com/name/nm0777346/
It doesn't get any BITTER than this!
Twitter: @thebitterbistro
Facebook: www.facebook.com/thebitterbistro
Read the Blog: www.thebitterbistro.com
Server's don't pay their rent with compliments!
Jun 07, 201401:23:02
The Bitter Bistro Podcast 216
I'm Joey Rockenstein, a.k.a. "Bitter Party of 1," the leader of the server revolution and your host of The Bitter Bistro. I've worked in the service industry for 15 years and I know one thing is for certain... you never know what to expect when you clock-in at your restaurant job. I am taking the the power away from customers, and putting it back where it belongs, with the servers.
On Ep 216, I welcome Andy Ostroff. We discuss everything from selling hot-dogs, comedy club food, and training your replacement.
Andy on FB: www.facebook.com/andyostroff and Twitter: @hisnameisandy
The Bitter Bistro on FB: www.facebook.com/thebitterbistro and Twitter: @thebitterbistro
Read the Blog: www.thebitterbistro.com
Share and subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Podomatic
It doesn't get any BITTER than this.
Until next time... Servers don't pay their rent with compliments!
Bitter, party of 1
On Ep 216, I welcome Andy Ostroff. We discuss everything from selling hot-dogs, comedy club food, and training your replacement.
Andy on FB: www.facebook.com/andyostroff and Twitter: @hisnameisandy
The Bitter Bistro on FB: www.facebook.com/thebitterbistro and Twitter: @thebitterbistro
Read the Blog: www.thebitterbistro.com
Share and subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Podomatic
It doesn't get any BITTER than this.
Until next time... Servers don't pay their rent with compliments!
Bitter, party of 1
Apr 27, 201401:38:24
The Bitter Bistro Podcast 215
I'm Joey Rockenstein, a.k.a. "Bitter Party of 1," the leader of the server revolution and your host of The Bitter Bistro. I've worked in the service industry for 15 years and I know one thing is for certain... you never know what to expect when you clock-in at your restaurant job. I am taking the the power away from the customers, and putting it back where it belongs, with the servers.
On this episode I welcome my long time friend, Jake O'Ceallaigh. Jake and I go through our history in the service industry and discuss managers, managers on drugs, and how many times I have been fired throughout my career.
Find Jake on Facebook: www.facebook.com/jakeo24
Tweet me: @thebitterbistro
Like me: www.facebook.com/thebitterbistro
Read my blog: www.thebitterbistro.com
It doesn't get any BITTER than this!
Remember, servers don't pay their rent with compliments.
Bitter, party of 1
On this episode I welcome my long time friend, Jake O'Ceallaigh. Jake and I go through our history in the service industry and discuss managers, managers on drugs, and how many times I have been fired throughout my career.
Find Jake on Facebook: www.facebook.com/jakeo24
Tweet me: @thebitterbistro
Like me: www.facebook.com/thebitterbistro
Read my blog: www.thebitterbistro.com
It doesn't get any BITTER than this!
Remember, servers don't pay their rent with compliments.
Bitter, party of 1
Apr 08, 201401:10:01
The Bitter Bistro Podcast 214
I'm Joey Rockenstein, a.k.a. "Bitter Party of 1," the leader of the server revolution and your host of The Bitter Bistro. I've worked in the service industry for 15 years and I know one thing is for certain... you never know what to expect when you clock-in at your restaurant job. I am taking the the power away from the customers, and putting it back where it belongs, with the servers.
What's it like to work for not one, but two celebrity chefs? Taylor Murphy-Sinclair tells us on Ep 214. We also discuss bad etiquette for co-workers, why some guy from India wrote a blog about not wanting to tip servers over 5 years ago, and the LA Yelp Diaries.
Find Taylor on Facebook: www.facebook.com/taylor.murphysinclair
And if you're feeling bitter: Twitter: @thebitterbistro FB: /thebitterbistro
It doesn't get any bitter than this.
"Servers don't pay their rent with compliments!"
www.thebitterbistro.com
What's it like to work for not one, but two celebrity chefs? Taylor Murphy-Sinclair tells us on Ep 214. We also discuss bad etiquette for co-workers, why some guy from India wrote a blog about not wanting to tip servers over 5 years ago, and the LA Yelp Diaries.
Find Taylor on Facebook: www.facebook.com/taylor.murphysinclair
And if you're feeling bitter: Twitter: @thebitterbistro FB: /thebitterbistro
It doesn't get any bitter than this.
"Servers don't pay their rent with compliments!"
www.thebitterbistro.com
Mar 12, 201458:04
The Bitter Bistro Podcast 213
I'm Joey Rockenstein, a.k.a. "Bitter Party of 1," the leader of the server revolution and your host of The Bitter Bistro. I've worked in the service industry for 15 years and I know one thing is for certain... you never know what to expect when you clock-in at your restaurant job. I am taking the the power away from the customers, and putting it back where it belongs, with the servers.
On this day-after-Valentine's-Day episode, I welcome T.K. Kelly to the podcast. T.K. and I discuss his trials and tribulations of working at a rich, members-only bar back in New York, how mean girls can be when you cut them off at a bar, and why you SHOULD NOT have a bachelorette party at a comedy club.
T.K. on Twitter: @tkkellycomedy
The Bitter Bistro on Twitter: @thebitterbistro
"Servers don't pay their rent with compliments."
www.thebitterbistro.com
On this day-after-Valentine's-Day episode, I welcome T.K. Kelly to the podcast. T.K. and I discuss his trials and tribulations of working at a rich, members-only bar back in New York, how mean girls can be when you cut them off at a bar, and why you SHOULD NOT have a bachelorette party at a comedy club.
T.K. on Twitter: @tkkellycomedy
The Bitter Bistro on Twitter: @thebitterbistro
"Servers don't pay their rent with compliments."
www.thebitterbistro.com
Mar 02, 201401:12:58
The Bitter Bistro Podcast 212
I'm Joey Rockenstein, a.k.a. "Bitter Party of 1," the leader of the server revolution and your host of The Bitter Bistro. I've worked in the service industry for 15 years and I know one thing is for certain... you never know what to expect when you clock-in at your restaurant job. I am taking the the power away from the customers, and putting it back where it belongs, with the servers.
This episode's guest is Chris Smith. One of the lucky ones who has actually retired from the service industry, started his own personal training business, and pursuing acting full-time! Find out how the hell Chris did it, and hear about his bumps along the way.
Find Chris and his "Community of Healthy Friends on Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/666864603339780/
And all things bitter can be found on Twitter: @thebitterbistro
"Servers don't pay their rent with compliments."
www.thebitterbistro.com
This episode's guest is Chris Smith. One of the lucky ones who has actually retired from the service industry, started his own personal training business, and pursuing acting full-time! Find out how the hell Chris did it, and hear about his bumps along the way.
Find Chris and his "Community of Healthy Friends on Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/666864603339780/
And all things bitter can be found on Twitter: @thebitterbistro
"Servers don't pay their rent with compliments."
www.thebitterbistro.com
Feb 19, 201401:02:44
The Bitter Bistro Podcast 211
I'm Joey Rockenstein, a.k.a. "Bitter Party of 1," the leader of the server revolution and your host of The Bitter Bistro. I've worked in the service industry for 15 years and I know one thing is for certain... you never know what to expect when you clock-in at your restaurant job. I am taking the the power away from the customers, and putting it back where it belongs, with the servers.
The conclusion of my two-part podcast with Jen Kodros, and Kendra Thomas. Find out what Woman's Day Magazine article is ruining the service industry, what celebrity keeps "accidentally" forgetting his wallet in restaurants, and the introduction of a new game I play with the girls called, "The Daily Specials."
Find us on Twitter:
@thebitterbistro
@jkodros
@kendrakthomas
"Servers don't pay their rent with compliments."
www.thebitterbistro.com
The conclusion of my two-part podcast with Jen Kodros, and Kendra Thomas. Find out what Woman's Day Magazine article is ruining the service industry, what celebrity keeps "accidentally" forgetting his wallet in restaurants, and the introduction of a new game I play with the girls called, "The Daily Specials."
Find us on Twitter:
@thebitterbistro
@jkodros
@kendrakthomas
"Servers don't pay their rent with compliments."
www.thebitterbistro.com
Feb 13, 201439:35
The Bitter Bistro Podcast 107
I'm Joey Rockenstein, a.k.a. "Bitter Party of 1," the leader of the server revolution and your host of The Bitter Bistro. I've worked in the service industry for 15 years and I know one thing is for certain... customers have lost their frickin' minds! I am taking the the power back from them and putting it back where it belongs, in the hands of the servers and bartenders. Today's reservations are Jen Ferraro, and Joe Kelly. I work with both of them at an "unnamed" international hotel. We dish about what you should tell your server, how to tell your co-worker that they smell bad, and of course another edition of my "You Got Yelped" series.
The Bitter Bistro @thebitterbistro www.thebitterbistro.com www.facebook.com/thebitterbistro
The Bitter Bistro @thebitterbistro www.thebitterbistro.com www.facebook.com/thebitterbistro
Aug 24, 201352:08
The Bitter Bistro Podcast 106
I'm Joey Rockenstein, a.k.a. "Bitter Party of 1," the leader of the server revolution and your host of The Bitter Bistro. I've worked in the service industry for 15 years and I know one thing is for certain... customers have lost their frickin' minds! I am taking the power back from them and putting it back where it belongs, in the hands of the servers and bartenders.
Today's reservation is Jason James. DJ, Comedian, and Server. Jason and I discuss the problems with vegans, the double killing of meat by ordering it well-done, and why breast milk will become the new craze in restaurants.
Unfiltered, uncensored, and bitter. Until next time, remember servers don't pay their rent with compliments.
Bitter Party of 1 @thebitterbistro
Jason James @jasonjamesfunny, www.facebook.com/jasonjamesfunny
Today's reservation is Jason James. DJ, Comedian, and Server. Jason and I discuss the problems with vegans, the double killing of meat by ordering it well-done, and why breast milk will become the new craze in restaurants.
Unfiltered, uncensored, and bitter. Until next time, remember servers don't pay their rent with compliments.
Bitter Party of 1 @thebitterbistro
Jason James @jasonjamesfunny, www.facebook.com/jasonjamesfunny
Jul 31, 201301:05:12
The Bitter Bistro Podcast 105
I'm Joey Rockenstein, a.k.a. "Bitter Party of 1," the leader of the server revolution and your host of The Bitter Bistro. I've worked in the service industry for 15 years and I know one thing is for certain... customers have lost their frickin' minds! I am taking the power back from them and putting it back where it belongs, in the hands of the servers and bartenders.
Continuing to give the power back to servers and bartenders, the bitter host Joey Rockenstein--a.k.a. "Bitter, Party of 1," along with guest Beth Scherr Haggerty, and guest co-host Meredith Green discuss how to get better service in a restaurant/bar, customers "relieving" themselves in places other than the bathroom, and another edition of the "LA Yelp Diaries."
Bitter Party of 1 @thebitterbistro
Beth Haggerty @bash912
Meredith Green www.facebook.com/meredith.rockenstein
Continuing to give the power back to servers and bartenders, the bitter host Joey Rockenstein--a.k.a. "Bitter, Party of 1," along with guest Beth Scherr Haggerty, and guest co-host Meredith Green discuss how to get better service in a restaurant/bar, customers "relieving" themselves in places other than the bathroom, and another edition of the "LA Yelp Diaries."
Bitter Party of 1 @thebitterbistro
Beth Haggerty @bash912
Meredith Green www.facebook.com/meredith.rockenstein
Jun 27, 201359:05
The Bitter Bistro Podcast 104
I'm Joey Rockenstein, a.k.a. "Bitter Party of 1," the leader of the server revolution and your host of The Bitter Bistro. I've worked in the service industry for 15 years and I know one thing is for certain... customers have lost their frickin' minds! I am taking the power back from them and putting it back where it belongs, in the hands of the servers and bartenders.
Broadcast live from the 1st Annual Los Angeles Scripted Comedy Festival at The IO West in Hollywood, my guests, Nora Wyman, Brian Hicks, and myself dish about the service industry. Talking about NY Post writer and server hater, Kyle Smith, and the premiere of "The LA Yelp Diaries." Dramatic readings of a Yelp review by actress, Meredith Green. Sit tight, it's about to get bitter!
Bitter Party of 1 @thebitterbistro
Meredith Green www.facebook.com/meredith.rockenstein
Nora Wyman www.facebook.com/nora.wyman
Bryan Hicks (not a social networker)
Broadcast live from the 1st Annual Los Angeles Scripted Comedy Festival at The IO West in Hollywood, my guests, Nora Wyman, Brian Hicks, and myself dish about the service industry. Talking about NY Post writer and server hater, Kyle Smith, and the premiere of "The LA Yelp Diaries." Dramatic readings of a Yelp review by actress, Meredith Green. Sit tight, it's about to get bitter!
Bitter Party of 1 @thebitterbistro
Meredith Green www.facebook.com/meredith.rockenstein
Nora Wyman www.facebook.com/nora.wyman
Bryan Hicks (not a social networker)
Apr 03, 201342:45
The Bitter Bistro Podcast 103
I'm Joey Rockenstein, a.k.a. "Bitter Party of 1," the leader of the server revolution and your host of The Bitter Bistro. I've worked in the service industry for 15 years and I know one thing is for certain... customers have lost their frickin' minds! I am taking the power back from them and putting it back where it belongs, in the hands of the servers and bartenders.
Just because you're a Pastor of the "Word Deliverance Ministries," doesn't mean that you still don't need to tip. This episode, Max Repoff, Ian Ferguson, and myself talk about the French, Applebee's, and all the annoying customers in-between.
Bitter Party of 1 @thebitterbistro
Max Repoff www.alphamaleamerica
Ian Ferguson @poppaferg
Just because you're a Pastor of the "Word Deliverance Ministries," doesn't mean that you still don't need to tip. This episode, Max Repoff, Ian Ferguson, and myself talk about the French, Applebee's, and all the annoying customers in-between.
Bitter Party of 1 @thebitterbistro
Max Repoff www.alphamaleamerica
Ian Ferguson @poppaferg
Feb 15, 201358:06
The Bitter Bistro Podcast 102
I'm Joey Rockenstein, a.k.a. "Bitter Party of 1," the leader of the server revolution and your host of The Bitter Bistro. I've worked in the service industry for 15 years and I know one thing is for certain... customers have lost their frickin' minds! I am taking the power back from them and putting it back where it belongs, in the hands of the servers and bartenders.
The holidays bring out the worst customers. Learn what it's like to deal with rich customers, celebrities, and games we play in the restaurant. Todays Bistro reservations include: Lauren Skirvin, and Ro Dellegrazie.
Bitter Party of 1 @thebitterbistro
Lauren Skirvin www.facebook.com/lauren.elaine.skirvin
Ro Dellegrazie @rodellegrazie
The holidays bring out the worst customers. Learn what it's like to deal with rich customers, celebrities, and games we play in the restaurant. Todays Bistro reservations include: Lauren Skirvin, and Ro Dellegrazie.
Bitter Party of 1 @thebitterbistro
Lauren Skirvin www.facebook.com/lauren.elaine.skirvin
Ro Dellegrazie @rodellegrazie
Dec 17, 201258:53
The Bitter Bistro Podcast 101
I'm Joey Rockenstein, a.k.a. "Bitter Party of 1," the leader of the server revolution and your host of The Bitter Bistro. I've worked in the service industry for 15 years and I know one thing is for certain... customers have lost their frickin' minds! I am taking the power back from them and putting it back where it belongs, in the hands of the servers and bartenders.
Todays reservations include: Meredith Green, Katina Nikou, Fran Nichols, and Josh Macuga. Hear us dish about bad tips, waiting on "reality stars," and Josh's infamous Yelp review.
Bitter Party of 1 @thebitterbistro
Meredith Green www.facebook.com/meredith.rockenstein
Katina Nikou @katinanikou1
Fran Nichols @frannicholsla
Josh Macuga @joshmacuga
Todays reservations include: Meredith Green, Katina Nikou, Fran Nichols, and Josh Macuga. Hear us dish about bad tips, waiting on "reality stars," and Josh's infamous Yelp review.
Bitter Party of 1 @thebitterbistro
Meredith Green www.facebook.com/meredith.rockenstein
Katina Nikou @katinanikou1
Fran Nichols @frannicholsla
Josh Macuga @joshmacuga
Oct 27, 201255:39