Join Gina Noble, the 'story-hunter-in-chief' and proud member of America's 15-million-strong hospitality workforce, as she travels across America, starting in Fort Liquordale itself, to test her belief, based on years serving everyone from the 'Wolves of Wall Street' to 'regular Joes', that everyone has a story and the best ones are found in bars. So whether you're turning in or turning out, it's the end of a long day or the party is just getting started... let Gina pour you a story because it's always story o'clock somewhere.
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Join Gina Noble, the 'story-hunter-in-chief' and proud member of America's 15-million-strong hospitality workforce, as she travels across America, starting in Fort Liquordale itself, to test her belief, based on years serving everyone from the 'Wolves of Wall Street' to 'regular Joes', that everyone has a story and the best ones are found in bars. So whether you're turning in or turning out, it's the end of a long day or the party is just getting started... let Gina pour you a story because it's always story o'clock somewhere.
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The storyhunter returns for season 2 with a bang. Gina sits down with the elusive and charismatic Michael J Peter, best known as the ‘Godfather of the modern gentleman’s club’.
Michael serves up a heady cocktail of stories from his life in the fast lane. His rise from humble beginnings in Orlando to becoming one of America’s leading nightclub operators and the colorful characters he met along the way from Donald Trump to the Pussycat Dolls. And when it comes to his thoughts on Trump, he doesn’t hold back.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Nightlife and Storytelling
02:53 Legal Challenges in the Nightclub Business
06:07 The Evolution of Nightclubs: From Orlando to Miami
09:05 Creating Opportunities in Private Club Management
12:01 The Impact of Family and Education on Career
15:09 The Rise of MJ's and Studio 54
18:12 Cocktail Culture and Personal Favorites
20:06 Growing Up in Ithaca: A Unique Perspective
24:03 The Influence of Academic Environment on Success
24:59 The Journey from Bartender to Nightclub Owner
32:13 Secrets to Running a Successful Bar
35:45 The Music Industry and Celebrity Connections
42:23 The Pinnacle of Musical Collaboration
45:33 Transforming the Pussycat Dolls
49:13 Memorable Stories from the Entertainment World
51:55 A Brush with Donald Trump
01:02:04 The Trump Connection: Business and Politics
01:11:32 Reflections on Trump and His Influence
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