TUFF SHIFT! Episode Seventy: Sean Patrick welcomes singer-songwriter Preston Scott Straus back to the show for a little more unpacking. From knowing when it's time to move on to creating the healthy work environments to keeping your eye on the prize. Tune in to hear all about Preston's music journey in Austin and his upcoming single, "Car Ride," debuting Feb 13th!

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TUFF SHIFT! Episode Sixty-Nine: Buckle up, it's "Dine LA," week and we are off and running with a series of TUFF SHIFTS! Sean Patrick makes the most of the sh*tshow he calls work. From liquor reps making a sales pitch during the rush to coworkers calling out to restaurants preparing to fail. Burn out, party of one!

TUFF SHIFT! SHOUT OUTS!

Richard Skipper returns to Palms Springs: Wednesday, February 11th at 7pm the Revolution Stage Company. RICHARD SKIPPER CELEBRATES tickets are on sale now: https://www.onthestage.tickets/show/revolution-stage-company/68798e956485510ff78786c5/tickets#/productions-view

Preston Scott Straus new single, "Car Ride," drops Friday, February 13th on all platforms. @prestonscottstraus everywhere.

Nelson Aspen release the 3rd installment in his semi-autobiographical series, DANCING BETWEEN RAINDROPS: Happily Ever After? http://nelsonaspen.com/DancingBetweenTheRainDrops-HappilyEverAfter/

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TUFF SHIFT! Episode Sixty-Eight: Sean Patrick welcomes his brother in sequin attire and one of the most joyful men in show business, Richard Skipper! From falling in love at work to life after hospitality, the two unpack it all and then some. It's always a joy to chat with Richard. Tune in and you'll know why.

See Richard in Palm Springs in RICHARD SKIPPER CELEBRATES on Feb. 11 at 7pm at REVOLUTION STAGE COMPANY.

Tickets Available at: https://www.onthestage.tickets/revolution-stage-company

Follow Richard @Richard.Skipper.Celebrates, @call_on_dolly and check out www.richardskipper.com to find out where you can see his uplifting shows.

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TUFF SHIFT! Episode Sixty-Seven: Happy 2026! Host Sean Patrick returned from his Christmas stint in San Francisco just in time to close 2025 out with TUFF SHIFTS! And of course, there was no better way to begin 2026 than with a string of back to back SHHHT Show of TUFF SHIFTS! Listen to the roller coaster that was his first handful of days back at work... and hear the determination in his voice to make this the year he officially hangs up the apron!

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TUFF SHIFT! Episode Sixty-Six: The perfect episode to listen to as you prepare for the year ahead - magic, intention, cocktails, and gratitude. Part two with Nikki Jobin explores the magical witchy world and manifestations that you can enjoy all year long, but especially this time of year.

Wishing you all a wonderful 2026!

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Check out Nikki's online shop at www.goldenapplemetaphysical.com

Visit Martuni's Piano Bar on 4 Valencia Street in San Francisco (Valencia and Market). Live music 7 days a week!

Check out my holiday favorite: ANDIAMO IN BANCA in South San Francisco.

www.andiamoinbanca.com @andiamoinbanca

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TUFF SHIFT! Episode Sixty-Five: Sean Patrick welcomes the wonderfully withcy and wickedly talented, Nikki Jobin! A conversation that is too much fun for just one episode. From crowd control to working San Francisco Pride to channeling the inner hispanic mama- the two unpack it all!

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TUFF SHIFT! Episode Sixty-Four: Sean Patrick welcomes the kind-hearted, insanely talented, and incredibly sincere, Thomas Patrick Riley. From toxic bosses to royal bombshells to finding balance, to two unpack all that goes into getting through all kinds of shifts.

Follow Thomas Patrick Riley @thomaspatrickriley or visit his website: thomaspriley.com

Follow his fitness account @tprileyfit

TUFF SHIFT SHOUT OUTS!

Follow Music Director Extraordinaire, Ge Enrique @iamgeenrique

Follow Singer, Actor, Writer, Lyricist Justin Anthony Long @justinanthonylong

Follow Singer, Music Director, Arranger Jordan Wolfe @jordanbarronwolfe

Stream, WE'RE SO DEAD, the holiday comedy thriller starring Darron Cardosa (aka The Bitchy Waiter") weresodeadmovie.com

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TUFF SHIFT! Episode Sixty-Three: Sean Patrick and Josh Bardie continue their conversation on self-sustainability in the restaurant world during the holiday season, along with a whole bunch of silliness, and how they honor the memories of their loved ones this time of year. It's always a good time when Josh is here, so expect some laughs, some tears, and some "ah-ha!" moments.

Follow Josh @joshbardier or visit: www.joshbardier.com

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