Terms of Service

To slide into the conclusion of Black History Month - we are very stoked to welcome Jesse Steward Jr. of Alexander James Whiskey to discuss his heritage specific journey in building out his black owned brand. We begin with his inspiration behi

Greater Cultural Commitment.

Feb 15th, 2024 1h 14m

Fresh drop with Emily Miller and LeighAnn Hranka of Junior Council and it's a bit different than we have done in the past but oh so fulfilling. We discuss their collective work in supporting Lurie's Children's Hospital through their Snowball Ga

Bridging the Industry Experience.

Feb 1st, 2024 1h 39m

Fresh drop with Art Mendoza of Barrel Aged Hospitality and Felipe Ospina of Sysco discussing generational hospitality, mentorship and doing right by one's community. We begin with Art and Felipe's respective backgrounds and explore how they th

Power of Change.

Jan 4th, 2024 1h 39m

New episode drop with Jamie Chambers and its toooo cosmic.We explore her dynamic hospitality journey through the lens of astrology, zodiac and the art of tarot. This conversation is absolutely fascinating and provides deep insight into our beha

Curation of Leadership.

Dec 14th, 2023 1h 29m

NEW DROP with Josean Irizarry of Smash Jibarito and it's the communal dialogue that excites us the most. Josean talks about his ascension through the industry, mentorship, anxiety and ultimately - how entrepreneurship has challenged his journe

[LIVE] A Mindful Journey.

Dec 1st, 2023 1h 12m

LIVE DROP from the crew featuring Brad Bolt of Mijenta Tequila and Dustin Drankiewicz of Paper Plane Pizza hosted by Blind Barber Chicago. We anchor this conversation on the individual unique journey of our guests while exploring the unique par

Remember Humanity.

Nov 24th, 2023 1h 14m

We are back at it for OUR FOURTH SEASON of Terms of Service Podcast and we are eternally grateful - for you and the industry at large. Such a phenomenal journey so far and to bring us into our next phase - is Amber Payden where we explore nume

The Reawakening Year.

Oct 26th, 2023 1h 30m

Ayyyooo! Season 3 is a wrap and we are overjoyed with the journey. Lance Watson of Saint Della joins us to round out the season and it's viiiibeee heavy. Lance talks to us about how being a multifaceted industry guy has propelled him to craft h

Love Changes What We Do.

Aug 3rd, 2023 1h 26m

NEW DROP with Michael Baker and Steve Cantu of Wild Edible World Podcast and it's too fresh; pun intended. Michael and Steve discuss their backgrounds, how they teamed up, the history of foraging and the impact of agriculture vs. foraging.This

Curiosity as a Tool for Self Discovery.

Jun 23rd, 2023 1h 22m

This fresh drop is our 50th and its too soothing and we are wildly thankful. We are joined by Victor Chan of I Am Consciously Curious Podcast and we talk about intention, identity and how we craft the art of hospitality throughout our experien

From Comfort to Celebration.

Jun 3rd, 2023 1h 17m

Fresh drop from the crew! We are so happy to be joined by Eve Studnička and Alexis Rice Thomas of Funeral Potatoes and this just feels too good. Eve and Alexis talk us through their journey from a pandemic passion project to their process of fu

The Honor of Homage.

May 18th, 2023 1h 49m

FRESH DROP for the culture with Father Oskar of Birria Ta-Ta-Tacos and this deluxe episode talks about it all. We explore his Guatemalan roots, while also discussing how he began his business practice inspired by Mexican cuisine. This episode i

The Pursuit of Meaning.

May 4th, 2023 1h 24m

Welcome back; we've missed you and are so stoked to be back. In this fresh drop - we're joined by Chef Francis Pascal, the founder of Vendador, a nomadic[ish] Chicago-based fine private dining company that focuses on employee forward practices

The Magic of Misfits.

Feb 2nd, 2023 1h 16m

FRESH DROP for the masses. Jackson Flores of Dish Roulette Kitchen is an operations consultant with over a decade of experience in international, multi-concept dining, and quick service operations. She specializes in developing operational foun

The Impact of Practice.

Jan 19th, 2023 1h 3m

We're back home at Blind Barber Chicago and it feels too good to be back. To celebrate our return to our home base, we are welcoming Jennifer Kim of Alt Economy and Nemanja Milunovic to discuss Balkan cuisine while exploring hard truths of the

[LIVE] The Soul of Art.

Jan 5th, 2023 1h 25m

This is how we start the new year; heritage. In 2008 four friends - Alejandro Champion, Toño Vilches, Pepe Islas and Pepe Bezaury, decided to venture into Mezcal. They started a project that represents Mexico’s values, culture, and traditions,

[LIVE] The Strength of Agility.

Dec 27th, 2022 58m 22s

FINAL drop of 2022 and what a beautiful wrap to the year as we are coming to you live from Esmé here in Chicago. We are blessed to sit down with Amanda 'Raspy' Rivera and Tyrone Redic Jr. Quite the husband and wife duo within the hospitality sp

The Fabric of the System.

Dec 22nd, 2022 1h 19m

It's not a pop - up, it's a takeover. Super special holiday drop as we have quite literally given the mic over to our friends at Not 9 to 5 and Healthy Pour. Hassel Aviles and Laura Louise Green dive into emotional intelligence, real world impa

No Small Plans.

Dec 8th, 2022 1h 29m

This episode with Kristen Kaza is as much of a vibe as it is a 'party for your eardrums' . We welcome everyone's point of views and experiences and this resonates all too real. Kristen talks to us about what it means to be centrally queer - fr

The Soul of Culture.

Nov 24th, 2022 1h 34m

Some holiday seasoning for the dinner table - this is black excellence, black drive, and black spirit. We are with Amanda Harth x Felton Edward Kizer of Monday Coffee talking creative entrepreneurship, the minority experience and all things tha

[LIVE] Fostering Community Equity.

Nov 15th, 2022 1h 5m

COMING AT YOU LIVE from Perilla and we are wildly grateful, excited and inspired. We are with Thattu diving into their culinary background and philosophies within their cultural movement. Margaret & Vinod talk to us about their background in co

Happy Accidents.

Nov 10th, 2022 53m 11s

NEW DROP with Cheyenne English and it's feels a bit sweeter this time around. We often talk about how Terms of Service is a communal platform and this episode highlights SHOP//talk - which is us placing some well deserved shine on the diverse m

What's For You Won't Pass You.

Oct 27th, 2022 1h 34m

They say education is power and we couldn't agree more with that sentiment. This episode explores the realities of that terminology within practice. Alex Finnegan and Albert [Berto] Waarnar discuss their contrasting interests within their hospi

[LIVE] The Sustainability of Diversity.

Oct 25th, 2022 1h 19m

S U R P R I S E !We have a [exciting] fresh drop coming to you LIVE from 16th Street Bar with Tia Barrett of Esmé Chicago and Josh Davis of Brown & Balanced. From their backgrounds we launch into a enriching dialogue that explores the realities

Commit To The Try.

Oct 13th, 2022 1h 21m

New drop with Casey Doody and we are feeling quite empowered and refreshed. Hailing from Naperville, IL - Casey takes us through her eclectic journey from an interest in fashion design, to her on camera audition series for The Dallas Cowboys, V