{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6464d6af10591f0011bace14/670e6eb3d21580773f9faef2?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Ep 11: Michael J Peter - Live and Unfiltered at the Capital Grille Steakhouse (Part 1)","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6464d6af10591f0011bace14/1728999068556-cc5f76cd-0ffb-4baf-af98-f6fbc58f1d7d.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>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’.&nbsp;</p><p>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.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Chapters</strong></p><p><br></p><p>00:00 Introduction to Nightlife and Storytelling</p><p>02:53 Legal Challenges in the Nightclub Business</p><p>06:07 The Evolution of Nightclubs: From Orlando to Miami</p><p>09:05 Creating Opportunities in Private Club Management</p><p>12:01 The Impact of Family and Education on Career</p><p>15:09 The Rise of MJ's and Studio 54</p><p>18:12 Cocktail Culture and Personal Favorites</p><p>20:06 Growing Up in Ithaca: A Unique Perspective</p><p>24:03 The Influence of Academic Environment on Success</p><p>24:59 The Journey from Bartender to Nightclub Owner</p><p>32:13 Secrets to Running a Successful Bar</p><p>35:45 The Music Industry and Celebrity Connections</p><p>42:23 The Pinnacle of Musical Collaboration</p><p>45:33 Transforming the Pussycat Dolls</p><p>49:13 Memorable Stories from the Entertainment World</p><p>51:55 A Brush with Donald Trump</p><p>01:02:04 The Trump Connection: Business and Politics</p><p>01:11:32 Reflections on Trump and His Influence</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Bedtime Bar Stories"}