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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 Thirty-Nine: Meet Sam Given!

    TUFF SHIFT! Episode Thirty-Nine: Meet Sam Given!
    Jun 24 2025

    TUFF SHIFT! Episode Thirty-Nine: Sean Patrick welcomes Broadway's own, Sam Given to unpack working with legends vs serving them. From shrimp cocktails in a bathtub to Broadway debuts to starting over again, Sam shares his journeys on the multiple career paths he's carved out for himself.

    Follow Sam @samgivensing or visit his website to watch his content www.samgiven.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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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • TUFF SHIFT! Episode Thirty-Eight: Meet Brady Cudmore (Part 2)!

    TUFF SHIFT! Episode Thirty-Eight: Meet Brady Cudmore (Part 2)!
    Jun 17 2025

    TUFF SHIFT! Episode Thirty-Eight: Sean Patrick and Brady continue unpacking life in and out of hospitality , performing and all the shifts along the way. Continuing with Brady’s “spicy tip” from a forward customer to waiting on celebrities who won’t be mentioned to heading back home, Brady is an open book that you just don’t want to put down.

    Follow Brady @bradycudmore and check out his music wherever you stream.

    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 8 mins
  • TUFF SHIFT! Episode Thirty-Seven: Meet Brady Cudmore!

    TUFF SHIFT! Episode Thirty-Seven: Meet Brady Cudmore!
    Jun 10 2025

    TUFF SHIFT! Episode Thirty-Seven: Sean Patrick welcomes his first international guest, my friend to the north, Brady Cudmore. A singer, songwriter, actor, musician, and so much more, Brady come to unpack everything from managers skimming tips to understaffed pre-show lunch rushes to working at NYC landmarks, and customers leaving spicy tips.

    Follow Brady @bradycudmore and check out his music wherever you stream.

    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 6 mins
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