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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 Sixty-Nine: Preshift-All-Shift with Sean Patrick Murtagh!

    TUFF SHIFT! Episode Sixty-Nine: Preshift-All-Shift with Sean Patrick Murtagh!
    Jan 27 2026

    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/

    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 7 mins
  • TUFF SHIFT! Episode Sixty-Eight: Welcome Back Richard Skipper!

    TUFF SHIFT! Episode Sixty-Eight: Welcome Back Richard Skipper!
    Jan 20 2026

    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.

    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
  • TUFF SHIFT! Episode Sixty-Seven: Pre-Shift-All-Shift with Seanie!

    TUFF SHIFT! Episode Sixty-Seven: Pre-Shift-All-Shift with Seanie!
    Jan 13 2026

    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!


    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
    Show More Show Less
    44 mins
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