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The Midnight Bar

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Just a regular guy stuck in an obscene world. A soul getting knocked out time and time again only to rise above, going nowhere fast. But I’m getting there just the same. Join Alan Zak at The Midnight Bar; we’ll share drinks and tell some...

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United States

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Just a regular guy stuck in an obscene world. A soul getting knocked out time and time again only to rise above, going nowhere fast. But I’m getting there just the same. Join Alan Zak at The Midnight Bar; we’ll share drinks and tell some tales. Created by: Alan Zak Co-Produced by: Alan Zak & M.R.O. The Viking Sound & Mixing: M.R.O. The Viking

Language:

English

Contact:

(323) 529-4887


Episodes
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Bad Neighbor

1/3/2025
Alan will talk about what it's like dealing with his crazy neighbor Betty for over 20 years while trying to record a single podcast episode. He still has to share a bedroom with his brother Aiden. But I think there is nothing worse than how Alan can't even go to the bathroom in peace past 11 pm. What's it like to live in an apartment complex on the second floor with a crazy elderly neighbor below? Send us a text Support the show Produced by: Alan Zak Sound Design & Mixing by: M.R.O. The Viking Follow The Midnight Bar on Socials: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheMidnightBarPodcast Instagram: @themidnightbarpodcast Twitter: @The_MidnightBar

Duration:00:11:13

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Dancing With The Bears

11/1/2024
Alan is forced into an unexpected trip to Big Bear Lake to celebrate his birthday with his friends Bob and Jeremiah. Throughout the weekend at the cabin, he faces a lot of challenges. Bob gets stung by a bee on his backside, and Jeremiah panics upon seeing a bear in the parking lot of the general store. What happens when you let Jeremiah lose in the woods during the middle of the night? Send us a text Support the show Produced by: Alan Zak Sound Design & Mixing by: M.R.O. The Viking Follow The Midnight Bar on Socials: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheMidnightBarPodcast Instagram: @themidnightbarpodcast Twitter: @The_MidnightBar

Duration:00:17:48

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Road Rage

9/27/2024
Alan Zak's old pal, Misha wants to hang out with him because he is back in town for the week. Misha is a troublemaker with a track record of misdemeanors. Alan gets caught up in ridiculous drama between Misha dealing with his first ex-wife, landlord, and an ex-vet, Ryan. Road rage could it make a person go mad on the freeway? Send us a text Support the show Produced by: Alan Zak Sound Design & Mixing by: M.R.O. The Viking Follow The Midnight Bar on Socials: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheMidnightBarPodcast Instagram: @themidnightbarpodcast Twitter: @The_MidnightBar

Duration:00:13:56

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Santa's Secret Gifts

12/24/2021
I went to a Christmas Party. My friend Frank hit a drunk guy with a Santa sack. Drunken karaoke, toilet paper, and lingerie. Frank is getting twisted with Christmas lights hanging from the rooftops. What else can you expect from the holidays? Support the show

Duration:00:19:24

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Jealous of These Melons!

12/18/2021
A fun time at the Watermelon Festival with Chris, Maggie, Jill, and myself. But guess what? Lenny's back, and he is overly jealous of girl hitting on me. Will Lenny get his revenge? Find out in this episode. Support the show

Duration:00:18:44

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The Burnt Friendsgiving

12/11/2021
This week, I will be talking about my very first Friendsgiving. What happens when the holidays get a little bit out of control? Who loves getting uninvited guests to show up to your Friendsgiving dinner? I had a wild experience preparing for this holiday by trying to bake the turkey, stop intruders, and extinguish a trash can fire. Support the show

Duration:00:18:36

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The Townhouse Party

11/20/2021
Have you ever had a wild party experience? Well, if you have, try having a party every day for two weeks. This house party was nothing compared to what most of you have experienced being a young adult. Vodka, weed, and sex, but you can guess the rest. Support the show

Duration:00:34:35

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Worst Birthday Gifts

11/13/2021
This week, I will be talking about the worst birthday gifts ever. Why does it mean to receive crappy gifts? Also, what's better a gift or ending up empty handed? My list of pretty dumb and embracing things I got for my birthdays. I received probably the worst birthday gifts from Lenny, Jack, Bobby, and Laura. My birthday gifts really sucked. Support the show

Duration:00:19:14

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My First Ex

11/6/2021
This week, I will be talking about my crazy break up with my ex-girlfriend. What happened to my beautiful relationship, and how did it turn south pretty fast just after a few months? The red flags which you need to learn to catch before it grows into something worse. Support the show

Duration:00:21:49

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Dancing with The Moose!

10/23/2021
Alan and two of his friends Tim and Jeremiah, decided to go on a vacation getaway to Big Bear. What was supposed to be a quiet and peaceful trip ended up being something of a complete and utter disaster. One of Alan's friends, Jeremiah, got himself into a pickle of a situation with a wild moose. Support the show

Duration:00:14:50

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My First Date

10/16/2021
In this episode, I will be talking about my first time dating a girl as a senior in high school. The first girl I went out on a date with as a 18 year old. What is the best way to find a girlfriend would it be online dating or in-person? Support the show

Duration:00:16:59

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A Hard Situation

10/8/2021
This week, I will be talking about what guys go through in the most embarrassing moments of their hard lives. Being a teenager is a pain in the ass. Also, as a pain in the front. This is situation went down between myself and two of my other friends who have experienced it in different scenarios such as taking a test, hugging a girl they really liked, and giving an oral report. It's normal and funny to see us guys get excited seeing an average or hot girl with boobs or even a nice ass because some lose themselves in the moment. Support the show

Duration:00:11:53

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Manipulative Minds

9/24/2021
This week, I will be talking about how manipulation exists in our society. I'm going to lay down some crazy things which went down to a couple of my friends. Manipulative minds are the worst types of people because they could be a friend, teacher, a boss, or even your girlfriend/boyfriend. This includes your favorite brands! Support the show

Duration:00:11:02

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Do You Know Your Best Friend, Really?

9/17/2021
This week, I will be diving into the truth behind if your best friend is real or a backstabbing bitch. I will be going into depth because it's time to expose those fake best friends out there that tend to ruin peoples lives for their own gain. This needs to stop! I will understand how to avoid with these peoples in our lives early on. You will learn the raw emotional & heart-breaking facts in this story. We can't let these backstabbers beat us. If you don't believe this is true I will argue with your proof because I have a story which might have you change your mind that is the shocking truth...TUNE INTO THIS CRAZY STORY. Support the show

Duration:00:14:18

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My Sports Experience

9/17/2021
In this week's episode, I will discuss how putting yourself out there and trying new things you can overcome certain stereotypes regardless of your body type. Just go for it and don't care about some else's opinion. Try to broaden your horizons and don't just stick to one thing because it may pay off some day. Enjoy what you do its a precious memory which lasts forever in your heart. Support the show

Duration:00:09:14

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Do You Know Your Best Friend, Really?

9/10/2021
This week, I will be diving into the truth behind if your best friend is real or a backstabbing bitch. I will be going into depth because it's time to expose those fake best friends out there that tend to ruin peoples lives for their own gain. This needs to stop! I will understand how to avoid with these peoples in our lives early on. You will learn the raw emotional & heart-breaking facts in this story. We can't let these backstabbers beat us. If you don't believe this is true I will argue...

Duration:00:14:18

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Vegas, Baby!

9/3/2021
My craziest spring break ever to Vegas involved me and my friends being stupid drunk and doing things that we never thought we would do. Each one of us came for a good time during this trip, one became a stripper, the other was trying to lose their v-card, and lastly, me seeing all this happening while enjoying a nice cold drink. Stay tuned to hear the magic unfold, while enjoying your drink and having a good laugh with your friends and to remind yourself whatever happens in Vegas stays in...

Duration:00:18:47

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Technical Difficulties

8/30/2021
Welcome to another life-thrilling episode. I will be talking about my very first job experience working for an electronic repair shop. I had a crazy mind bubbling the first day where the phones were blowing up with calls and insane people which made me want to just walk and quit that today. I dealt with a cross-faded guy, a bunch of angry customers in a long line out the shop door, a crazy next neighbor who filed a complaint against the shop, and more parts that ended up involving the cops...

Duration:00:13:32

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Go-Go 19th Birthday!

8/27/2021
I will be talking about my 19th birthday trip to an awesome place in Santa Barbara for go-karting. I had a blast with my friends because I got to play some arcade games, hit the batting cages, enjoy some rounds of miniature golf, and the best part was Go-Kart racing! I also have a strange incident happen where a drunk uninvited friend Jerry showed up with no gift but he had the nerve to ask for money. He got into a heap of trouble with security guards, a cute female employee, and my friends...

Duration:00:13:28

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The D&D Story

8/23/2021
Welcome into a world of RPG. Tonight I'll be discussing is all about D&D or otherwise known as Dungeons & Dragons. My experience was playing this game for the first time and joining an RPG club during my high school years. We will go into the world of D&D, talking about the playable characters, adventures, and side quests during the game. I experienced couples fight each other; a kid jumping over a table on top of the game board grabs another player in rage and excitement. I tried to be...

Duration:00:19:31