The Jon Taffer Podcast

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Live from Drink Las Vegas Oct 01, 2026

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I brought The Jon Taffer Podcast to The Barbershop at The Cosmopolitan for a special live edition at Drink Las Vegas, featuring Aria resort's VP Food & Beverage Mark Gilbert, chef Tiffany Derry and mixologist Tony Abou-Ganim. With food, cocktails and hospitality at the center of the conversation, these industry voices explore the state of the business through candid stories, hard-earned lessons and fresh perspectives. Whether you work in hospitality or simply appreciate a great dining and drinking experience, pull up a seat for a conversation about the people and ideas shaping the industry.

The Future of Online Sports Betting ft. Matt Kalish May 11, 2023

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You can bet on my next guest! Matt Kalish joins The Jon Taffer Podcast. President and Co-Founder of DraftKings, Matt shares his insight on building one of the most famous and customer centric sport betting platforms, how technology is shaping our world, and how innovation continues to drive his company towards new heights. Shut it down with another amazing podcast... RIGHT NOW!

Dinner Takes All ft. Chef Robert Irvine Mar 03, 2022

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From friends to rivals, Chef Robert Irvine joins The Jon Taffer Podcast to break down the intense competition on their new show, Restaurant Rivals, now streaming on discovery+. Robert Irvine is a world renowned chef, entrepreneur, author, and my good buddy which made him the perfect opponent to go head to head in a winner takes all showdown. We break down what it takes to win and how hard we fought for bragging rights. Shut it down and listen to another amazing podcast… now!

Orbiting Earth ft. Jared Isaacman Oct 28, 2021

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When an astronaut says they were star-struck, he has your undivided attention! Astronaut, entrepreneur, and long-time friend Commander Jared Isaacman joins The Jon Taffer Podcast. Jared has been a friend of mine for well over a decade as the CEO of Shift4 Payments – parent company to Bar Rescue regulars Harbor Touch, POSiTouch, etc. This time when we got together, we had a topic to discuss that was out of this world. Commander Isaacman recently returned to Earth as part of the Inspiration4 mission, the first all-civilian mission to space. Shut it down with another amazing podcast... RIGHT NOW!

Backstreet's Back ft. Nick Carter Jul 29, 2021

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Nick Carter joins The Jon Taffer Podcast. Best known as a member of the vocal group the Backstreet Boys, Carter has been entertaining audiences around the world for more than three decades. In this episode Nick spills new music details, talks cryptocurrency, chats about what life is like being a household name at such a young age and much much more! Shut it down with another amazing podcast... RIGHT NOW!

Is Yelp Good For Restaurants & Bars? Jun 24, 2021

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This week Yelp is the topic of discussion. Are they helping or hurting small business? Not only do I share my terrible experience with setting up our Yelp page, but I hear from many small business owners about their awful experiences as well. Get ready to hear my unfiltered thoughts on Yelp, and where I think we should be driving our customers to review instead. Cut the excuses that are holding you back and Shut It Down with another amazing episode… RIGHT NOW! For more Jon Taffer, visit JonTaffer.com Follow Jon on IG: @jontaffer Follow Jon on Twitter: @jontaffer

How To Win ft. Dave Portnoy, Rick Harrison, Daniel Negreanu, Sway and Dana White May 27, 2021

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Jon Taffer takes a look back at some of the most profound episodes of this podcast and breaks down what it really means to be a winner.. Shut It Down with another amazing episode… RIGHT NOW!

Bar Rescue: Live On Set ft. Phil Wills & Chef Jason Santos Apr 30, 2021

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Jon Taffer sits down with Bar Rescue veteran experts, Phil Wills and Chef Jason Santos on the set of season 8. Together, Jon Taffer, Phil Wills and Chef Jason have combined over 80+ years of bar and restaurant experience. Taffer and the experts chat the upcoming Bar Rescue season 8 launch on May 2nd, the current state of the hospitality industry and much much more! Shut it down with another amazing podcast... RIGHT NOW!

Live Events Are Coming Back? ft. Carrot Top Mar 25, 2021

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Scott “Carrot Top” Thompson joins The Jon Taffer Podcast. Thompson has been making audiences around the world laugh for more than three decades. Since his debut on “Star Search” more than 25 years ago, Carrot Top has soared to success and become one of the most recognizable entertainers in the world. Taffer and he chat marketing, live events on the Las Vegas Strip, present life during the pandemic and much much more! Shut it down with another amazing podcast... RIGHT NOW!

We’ve Come Far, but the Fight Isn’t Over ft. Dr. Phil Feb 25, 2021

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Dr. Phil McGraw joins The Jon Taffer Podcast. McGraw is one of the most well- known and trusted mental health professionals in the world, is the host of TV’s #1 daytime talk show, Dr. Phil. Now in its 19th season. Taffer and Phil chat mental health, present life during the pandemic, vaccinations and much more. Shut it down with another amazing podcast... RIGHT NOW!

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