Two friends. Two martinis. One standing reservation.

Becky and Brad share unfiltered conversations about grief, friendship, reinvention, and the strange reality of rebuilding life after loss.

Recorded around the table where life used to look different, Standing Reservations is honest conversation with nothing off the table.

Launches May 20th, 2026.

Reach Out With Your Questions!

In the premiere episode of Standing Reservations, Becky and Brad explore their bonded friendship that was formed by grief. Over cocktails, they share how they’ve helped each other with their bereavement and the role Artisan Restaurant has played as well. Sometimes you just need someone to listen during this time of loss, and Becky and Brad hope to provide that space with Standing Reservations.

TIMESTAMPS

[00:07] Intro

[01:10] How did we get here

[06:00] Grief is such a complex word

[13:15] Our love for Artisan

[19:32] How do we still stand with grief?

[24:45] Tell Artisan we sent you, for a free dessert!

Credits:

Hosts: Becky Bontreger & Brad Priest

Theme Music: Ron Miller, David Bohn, & Becky Bontreger

Producer: Seth Creekmore (Liminal Podcasts)

Videographer: Trenton Jones (Glowfire Creative)

Friends of the Show: Jess West & Tom & Dana Pletcher

Connect with us:

Email us at beckyandbrad@standingreservations.com

FB: Standing Reservations w/Becky & Brad

Learn more about Artisan at artisanelkhart.com

Mention “Standing Reservations” when you book a reservation and receive a sweet treat!

In this episode of Standing Reservations, Becky and Brad share the story of how they met. A serendipitous seating arrangement at a birthday party evolved into a friendship that grew after they became widows. Over cocktails, they discuss how grief looks different for everyone and the dark humor that bonds them.

TIMESTAMPS

[00:07] Intro

[00:27] This week’s cocktails

[02:23] How Becky and Brad met

[06:55] A friendship grows through grief

[10:32] Memories in the Christmas decorations

[14:15] Grief should be talked about

[17:05] Cooking is hazardous

[20:28] Still a lot of life to live

[22:55] We want your questions

Credits:

Hosts: Becky Bontreger & Brad Priest

Theme Music: Ron Miller, David Bohn, & Becky Bontreger

Producer: Seth Creekmore (Liminal Podcasts)

Videographer: Trenton Jones (Glowfire Creative)

Friends of the Show: Jess West & Tom & Dana Pletcher

Connect with us:

Email us at beckyandbrad@standingreservations.com

FB: Standing Reservations w/Becky & Brad

FB: J&B Home Decor & Gifts

Learn more about Artisan at artisanelkhart.com

Mention “Standing Reservations” when you book a reservation and receive a free dessert!

In this episode of Standing Reservations, Becky and Brad answer questions from the Artisan team about their favorite memories with their late husbands, Kent and Jonathan, and what they think Kent and Jonathan would think of this podcast. They also dig into their history with Artisan, sharing their most memorable dish at the restaurant and how it became their home.

TIMESTAMPS

[00:08] Intro

[02:09] Favorite wines and the Brad pour

[05:07] Meet Jess – the GM at Artisan

[07:13] Favorite memories

[14:57] Memorable dish at Artisan

[19:11] Brad and Becky’s friendship

[27:34] “I hope they’re proud of us”

Credits:

Hosts: Becky Bontreger & Brad Priest

Theme Music: Ron Miller, David Bohn, & Becky Bontreger

Producer: Seth Creekmore (Liminal Podcasts)

Videographer: Trenton Jones (Glowfire Creative)

Friends of the Show: Jess West & Tom & Dana Pletcher

Connect with us:

Email us at beckyandbrad@standingreservations.com

FB: Standing Reservations w/ Becky & Brad

FB: J&B Home Decor & Gifts

Learn more about Artisan at artisanelkhart.com

Mention “Standing Reservations” when you book a reservation and receive a free dessert!