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Tuff Shift!

Tuff Shift!

By: Sean Patrick Murtagh
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Summary

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-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

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    1 hr and 24 mins
  • TUFF SHIFT! Episode Eighty-One: Meet Chris Crowthers! Part 2!

    TUFF SHIFT! Episode Eighty-One: Meet Chris Crowthers! Part 2!
    Apr 28 2026

    TUFF SHIFT! Episode Eighty-One: Sean Patrick and Chris are back for part 2 of their conversation in unpacking Chris's adventures and evolution in NYC. From leaving the world of restaurants to finding a new journey in fitness- building a whole community by inspiring others to find their true strength. And if that wasn't enough, Chris and his husband opened a shop in Narrowsburg, NY called Project Weekend.

    Follow Chris @mrcrowthers or visit his website: www.chriscrowthers.com

    Check out www.projectweekendny.com

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    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 5 mins
  • TUFF SHIFT! Episode Eighty: Welcome Chris Crowthers! Part 1!

    TUFF SHIFT! Episode Eighty: Welcome Chris Crowthers! Part 1!
    Apr 21 2026

    TUFF SHIFT! Episode Eighty: Sean Patrick welcomes a guest who unknowingly has been a part of his first hospitality memories in NYC; the adorable, the charming, the multi-talented and faceted human being that is Chris Crowthers. From unpacking their time spent in THERAPY (the bar on 52nd) to working brunch as a gay man to the back and forth of it all, the conversation was too bountiful for just one episode. Tune in this week for the highs and lows of hospitality and make sure you come back for next week's episode about Chris' journey into fitness and a small business own.

    Follow Chris @mrcrowthers or visit his website: www.chriscrowthers.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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    54 mins
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