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Tuff Shift!

Tuff Shift!

By: Sean Patrick Murtagh
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Tuff Shift! is a podcast designed to shed light, not just on behind the scenes antics, but on the incredibly resilient, reliable, durable, and of course talented folks who have served time running drinks, taking orders, and entertaining the masses. Who is the person seating me/ serving me/ clearing my plates/ making my drinks? Whether the service is good or bad for whatever reason, are you aware of the life these people lead when they hang up their aprons and put their feet up after putting up with you?

With "105 years" worth of experience slinging hash and shaking drinks, the award-winning actor and singer, Sean Patrick Murtagh welcomes actors, singer, dancers, artists, creatives of all disciplines to share their war-stories, commiserate, and unpack all that goes into surviving the job and living the dream.

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Episodes
  • TUFF SHIFT! Episode Eighty-Four: Meet Ryan Harer! (Part 1)

    TUFF SHIFT! Episode Eighty-Four: Meet Ryan Harer! (Part 1)
    May 26 2026

    TUFF SHIFT! Episode Eighty-Four: Sean Patrick welcomes one of his newest social media obsessions: writer, film-goer, substacker, and hilarious Ryan Harer. From customer service to working in Hollywood to building an online following, Ryan shares his journey and a hot take or two. As it tends to happen here, the conversation was too much fun for just one episode.

    Follow Ryan @rharer or visit ryanharer.com

    And for even more of Ryan's reviews check out his substack and sigh-up for his newsletter: rharer.substack.com

    Support the show

    Follow TUFF SHIFT! everywhere @TuffShiftPodcast

    Follow host, Sean Patrick Murtagh, everywhere @SeanieBoySFNYC

    Like what you hear? Find our virtual tip jar by visiting the Tuff Shift website.
    www.tuffshiftpodcast.com
    www.seanpatrickmurtagh.com
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    53 mins
  • Episode Eighty-Three: Pre-Shift-All-Shift with Sean Patrick Murtagh!

    Episode Eighty-Three: Pre-Shift-All-Shift with Sean Patrick Murtagh!
    May 12 2026

    Episode Eighty-Three: Buckle up and brace yourselves for another "Pre-Shift-All-Shift!" with host Sean Patrick. A quick little wrap-up post Mother's Day service AND his first Mother's Day outside of the industry. From bad service to bad tipping to bad management, he's unpacking it all for you off the cuff.

    Check out Sean Patrick at the Post Office Cafe in Provincetown on June 12th at 4pm for the first ever TUFF SHIFT! LIVE!

    Tickets are on sale now:www.provincetowncabaretfest.org

    Support the show

    Follow TUFF SHIFT! everywhere @TuffShiftPodcast

    Follow host, Sean Patrick Murtagh, everywhere @SeanieBoySFNYC

    Like what you hear? Find our virtual tip jar by visiting the Tuff Shift website.
    www.tuffshiftpodcast.com
    www.seanpatrickmurtagh.com
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    48 mins
  • TUFF SHIFT! Episode Eighty-Two: Meet Gray Mortier!

    TUFF SHIFT! Episode Eighty-Two: Meet Gray Mortier!
    May 5 2026

    TUFF SHIFT! Episode Eighty-Two: Sean Patrick welcomes one of the fiercests and most fabulous triple-threats in NYC. From serving LEWKS on the high seas to slinging drinks in the heart of Hell's Kitchen to keeping up with auditions and bookings, the two unpack it all. Tune in to hear a first time meeting that sounds like two old friends catching up.

    Follow Gray @gray_mortier

    Support the show

    Follow TUFF SHIFT! everywhere @TuffShiftPodcast

    Follow host, Sean Patrick Murtagh, everywhere @SeanieBoySFNYC

    Like what you hear? Find our virtual tip jar by visiting the Tuff Shift website.
    www.tuffshiftpodcast.com
    www.seanpatrickmurtagh.com
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    1 hr and 24 mins
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