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FOH (front of house) is a weekly podcast about the restaurant industry brought to you by two service industry veterans.
Sometimes political, usually dumb, always a good dang laugh!
Sloppy Gloop Person
Kelly and Lillian discuss DISGUST and the trend of sloppy gloppy food
45:1306/01/2022
You Old Lang Sign
It's the end of an insane year and Kelly and Lillian give you their predictions for 2022!
44:2331/12/2021
Kelly's Search For The Trashcan
Kelly and Lillian discuss the DAWN program/cafe, where robots are controlled remotely by people with disabilities
44:1115/12/2021
To Protect and To Serve
Kelly and Lillian talk about a new "e-zine" called Food Activist
47:2409/12/2021
Jackals At My Heels
Kelly and Lillian discuss the fad of family, food, and a very mafia holiday tradition
36:0602/12/2021
FROM THE THANKSGIVING VAULT: DIE HARD: BUTTERBALL EDITION
This holiday week we are re-releasing our favorite Thanksgiving episodes for you to listen to while chopping chestnuts. Happy FOH-giving!
33:0024/11/2021
FROM THE THANKSGIVING VAULT: Eels and Corn
This holiday week we are re-releasing our favorite Thanksgiving episodes for you to listen to while chopping chestnuts. Happy FOH-giving!
52:1624/11/2021
You're No Billy Crystal
Kelly and Lillian discuss the history of the lunch box
45:5618/11/2021
The Simple Switchboard
Kelly and Lillian discuss the ideal Thanksgiving...with some twists!
39:1112/11/2021
New Bitch In Town
Kelly and Lillian discuss the concept of a freelance/gig economy restaurant model and how much it sucks
43:1904/11/2021
Mate, You're Sick
It's the RETURN OF THE LIVING HORROR STORIES! Your own tales of terror as told to crypt keepers Kelly and Lillian!
46:5428/10/2021
Big Jerk-Off
Kelly and Lillian discuss the recent spike in labor strikes and the strange world of the regular customer relationship
42:4221/10/2021
Suicide By Kelly
Kelly and Lillian take you on a journey through the restaurant of your NIGHTMARES
46:0414/10/2021
Show Us Your Papers
Kelly and Lillian are BACK after a month off and discussing the trend that everyone loves to write about: the espresso martini!
57:2907/10/2021
**UNLOCKED** Hit List Patreon Episode!
A special episode from the vault to keep you satisfied while Kelly and Lillian are on break!
29:4412/09/2021
Say More
It's the last NYC episode for Kelly and Lillian and they discuss the general state of the service industry as well as feelings about the cliff ahead
59:5101/09/2021
Blood Uncle
Kelly and Lillian discuss the current labor market, a wedding they went to, and killing dogs
40:1926/08/2021
Call Rebecca
Kelly and Lillian scour the want ads and see what employers are *really* offering potential employees
50:5613/08/2021
167: I'M THE PRESIDENT NOW
Kelly and Lillian discuss the arsonist somm.
41:2305/08/2021
166: Brad's Drink
Kelly and Lillian discuss the soda wars and the wild history of cola
38:0329/07/2021
165: Before I've Had My Coffee
Kelly and Lillian discuss the insanity that is Keith McNally and somehow link it to right wing coffee...how do they do it??
51:2522/07/2021
164: Resy x DOD
Kelly and Lillian discuss a piece of tech reporting that wonders why we don't replace the service jobs no one wants with technology we don't have!
38:1915/07/2021
163: Moxie
Kelly and Lillian discuss a passage from a 1933 George Orwell book and debate the perfect time in history to be a server
44:5408/07/2021
162: Everybody Here Loves You
Kelly and Lillian talk about the gin craze in jolly ole London, and share service stories from our newly opened world
41:3901/07/2021
161: It's Bubble
Kelly and Lillian discuss the COVID housing crisis and its relationship to the service industry/tourist season
40:1024/06/2021
160: Ya-ling Ya-ling
Kelly and Lillian discuss the new vaccine honor code at bars and how everything feels weird
38:4717/06/2021
159: Summer Of Vomit
It's the FOH "official" "summer" guide! Kelly and Lillian discuss predictions, anxiety, and food and bev recs for the summer!
37:4010/06/2021
158: The Washington
Lillian and Kelly discuss the employee walk out at Dc restaurant Del Mar
32:4603/06/2021
157: Big White Sunglasses
Kelly and Lillian tackle three pieces of food/restaurant news: the craft beer take down, sabotage in the Rockaways, and a tragic NYTimes piece
54:5427/05/2021
156: Havana Syndrome
Kelly and Lillian discuss the House of Prime Rib's recent food poisoning allegations
33:1420/05/2021
155: Back On The Horses
Kelly and Lillian reflect on what they want and miss from the service industry and the new scary fashions in NYC
37:0613/05/2021
154: Stick Her Sous
Kelly and Lillian discuss the downfall of the faux sustainability restaurant on Lummi Island
41:3006/05/2021
153: Chally Chat
Kelly and Lillian discuss SPACE FOOD and the very idea of being in space!!
42:0129/04/2021
152: Lord Dracula
Kelly and Lillian discuss a piece about neofeudalism that is depressing yet also horrifying
32:3122/04/2021
151: Don't Make Me Tap The Sign
BACK TOGETHER LIVE IN PERSON Lillian and Kelly unpack the current labor shortage narrative and how much B.J. Novak sucks
40:3115/04/2021
150: No Regrets
Kelly and Lillian take a listener question and discuss their humble beginnings in restaurant work
42:0308/04/2021
149: Oat Tillman
Kelly and Lillian discuss OAT MILK and what the hell is going on with it
32:3702/04/2021
148: Doublespeak
Kelly and Lillian discuss the recent workplace incidents at Jing Fong and Tate's Bake Shop.
42:1125/03/2021
147: CLIP SHOW: The Best Of The Worst
Go on a magic COVID ride with Kelly and Lillian as they look back on a year of nightmares!
01:08:1711/03/2021
146: Party Girl
Kelly and Lillian discuss the food news of the week in this very special ripped from the headlines episode
39:5204/03/2021
145: Nerd Problem
Kelly and Lillian discuss the new wave of food media, and what that means about them personally!!!!
41:2625/02/2021
144: Original Computer
Kelly and Lillian discuss the shadowy world of corporate restaurant charity in the COVID era
36:5518/02/2021
143: All Moms Are Sponsored Moms
Kelly and Lillian discuss tik tok food videos, the internet spiral, and the popular treatment of food
42:0011/02/2021
142: **UNLOCKED** Art Bell & John Lear Patreon
Enjoy a little **bonus** content this week and enjoy the smooth sounds of Kelly and Lillian talking about AM radio! Imagine paying for it on Patreon! Could be cool!
38:0809/02/2021
141: Shortlisted
Kelly and Lillian discuss how horrible Cuomo is and how his hideous decision to reopen indoor dining is going to kill people!!
38:5004/02/2021
140: Know Your Watershed
Kelly and Lillian discuss automats and their exploitation of labor, and how that's...bad!
43:3128/01/2021
139: Annihilation of Fun
Kelly and Lillian talk chef culture, the $15 minimum wage, and sexual harassment preferences
34:0421/01/2021
138: Hollywood Wine Agents
Kelly and Lillian discuss the art of the wine label, and how the people of France are disgusting
46:1014/01/2021
137: Over The Top
Kelly and Lillian tackle the phenomenon of the SoHo house, and the evil of corporate media control :)
55:1609/01/2021
136: Downtown
It's the official FOH end of the year wrap up! The second annual Kelly Awards! Happy New Year!!!
49:4131/12/2020