Send us a text Jeremy White and Josh Keown sit down with pizzeria owner, speaker and newly minted author, Mike Bausch, to talk about Lou Diamond Phillips, Hall and Oates, Mary Poppins, The Wizard of Oz — and why Bausch only plays Billy Ocean songs in this restrooms. Seriously, it's what they talk about it. We can't make this stuff up. Fortunately, they also mention pizza and Mike's new book, Unsliced: How to Stay Whole in the Pizzeria Industry. Check it out if you dare.--- Send in a voice messag...
Dec 04, 2020•33 min•Season 3Ep. 1
Send us a text "Happy Thanksgiving! Today, we revisit one of our favorite episodes, an interview World Pizza Champion and Restaurateur Tony Gemignani, based in San Francisco. Tony talks COVID-19 response at his 20 restaurants, including completely revamping the Capo pizza concept during the shutdown. He also shares his strategy for opening new restaurants. This episode is hosted by Editor In Chief Jeremy White and Executive Editor Denise Greer. Tony talks: COVID-19 Response Revamping a Concept E...
Nov 26, 2020•51 min•Season 2Ep. 12
Send us a text Listen as the editorial team at Pizza Today come together to share what’s happening in the pizzeria industry. Get the inside scoop on Pizza Expo 2021 and the launch of Pizza Expo 365. Editor-In-Chief Jeremy White, Creative Director Josh Keown, Executive Editor Denise Greer and Design Lead Katie Wilson share their experiences covering the pizzeria industry. We talk: Pizza Expo’s new June 2021 dates Pizza tradeshow’s history Our industry’s strength together COVID-19 coverage Tips to...
Nov 19, 2020•36 min•Season 2Ep. 11
Send us a text As part of our continuing coverage of COVID-19 Pizzeria Impact Stories, we have a unique Q&A provided by Tailgate Brewery with three locations in Nashville, Tennessee. Marketing Manager Liz Tarry sits down with Owner and Brewmaster Wesley Keegan to share their story. This episode is hosted by Editor In Chief Jeremy White and Executive Editor Denise Greer. Wesley talks: The brewery as the foundation Adding and building a pizza concept The deep dive into pizza research Doing piz...
Nov 12, 2020•27 min•Season 2Ep. 10
Send us a text This episode is dedicated to one of the COVID-19 Pizzeria Impact Stories that we’re featuring all month. Jet’s Pizza is one of America’s largest pizza companies with hundreds of locations in 19 states, helping move Detroit-style pizza mainstream. Listen to an engaging roundtable discussion with Jet’s Pizza leadership, including Jimmy Galloway, Vice President of Franchise Sales; John Jetts, President; and Jeff Galloway, Vice President of Store Operations. Learn what the pizza compa...
Nov 05, 2020•23 min•Season 2Ep. 10
Send us a text This week, Nick Strawhecker gives us an update on Dante in Omaha, Nebraska. Chef/Owner Nick shares how Dante has thrived while he has moved into a new role with the restaurant. This episode is hosted by Executive Editor Denise Greer and Creative Director Josh Keown. Nick talks: Dante thriving through the pandemic The reality of closing his second restaurant Work-life Balance Moving into a more financial and operational role Dante’s Concentrated Focus on Wine A Hyper-seasonal Menu ...
Oct 29, 2020•39 min•Season 2Ep. 8
Send us a text Ali Haider, owner of 786 Degrees Wood Fired Pizza in Sun Valley and Pasadena, California, is here to bring some inspiration to the podcast this week. Ali is a super positive and passionate chef/owner with an International approach to his menus. This episode is hosted by Creative Director Josh Keown and Executive Editor Denise Greer. Ali talks: Opening a second location in a very different market The Survivor Mode to get through the pandemic Inspiring the Pizza Tribe Growing from a...
Oct 22, 2020•33 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Send us a text World Pizza Champion and self-proclaimed “dough nerd” Will Grant joins us on The Hot Slice podcast to talk sourdough. Will is hands on at the 37-year-old family pizzeria That’s a Some Pizza and the newly opened Sourdough Willy’s, in Bainbridge Island, Washington. This episode is hosted by Creative Director Josh Keown and Editor In Chief Jeremy White. Will talks: The pizzeria’s 120-year-old sourdough starter Long fermentation process of his pizza dough Opening a second pizzeria in ...
Oct 15, 2020•39 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Send us a text This week, soak up pizzeria industry insights from Jeff and Laura Ambrose of Woodstock’s Pizza with seven locations in Southern California. With 40 years in the pizza business and owners of the highest-grossing independent pizzeria in the U.S., Laura and Jeff share what they’ve learned during a very uncertain time. This episode is hosted by Executive Editor Denise Greer and Creative Director Josh Keown. Jeff & Laura talk: This point in pizzeria history College market realities...
Oct 08, 2020•46 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Send us a text Champion pizza maker and pizzeria owner Lars Smith is on The Hot Slice podcast this week. Listen as Lars shares his passion and experience of opening State of Mind Public House and Pizzeria in Los Altos, California. Lars hits on some tips on business planning and pizza competitions. This episode is hosted by Creative Director Josh Keown and Executive Editor Denise Greer. Lars talks: Family Business Dynamic Building Out Another Restaurant During the Pandemic Work/Life Balance Outdo...
Oct 01, 2020•44 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Send us a text We are honored to have a pizza icon, Paul Giannone (Paulie Gee), on the show this week. He spent 30 years in the tech industry before opening what has become one of hottest pizzerias in America, Paulie Gee’s in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. He’s grown his business to include a slice shop and multiple licensed locations. He’s a leader, mentor and enthusiast to our great pizzeria community. This episode is hosted by Editor In Chief Jeremy White and Executive Editor Denise Greer. Paulie talk...
Sep 24, 2020•50 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Send us a text We continue a two-part thought-provoking conversation with owners of our 2020 Pizzeria of the Year Via 313 in Austin, Texas. Brandon and Zane Hunt are pizzeria industry powerhouse operators. This episode is hosted by Editor In Chief Jeremy White and Executive Editor Denise Greer. In Part Two, Brandon and Zane talk: Staying Relevant in the Austin Market People Focus Being a Good Community Partner Concept and Store Design Leadership Structure Running a Restaurant Read all about Bran...
Sep 17, 2020•30 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Send us a text We kick off Season 2 of The Hot Slice with a two-part thought-provoking conversation with owners of our 2020 Pizzeria of the Year Via 313 in Austin, Texas. Brandon and Zane Hunt are pizzeria industry powerhouse operators. This episode is hosted by Editor In Chief Jeremy White and Executive Editor Denise Greer. In Part One, Brandon and Zane talk: Pizzeria of the Year Award Creating Via 313’s Detroit-style Pizza and the Dough COVID-19 Response and Impact 2021 Predictions New Venture...
Sep 10, 2020•27 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Send us a text The Pizza Today team wrap up Season One of The Hot Slice by answer listener questions. We’re talking biggest mistakes pizzeria consistently make, supply-chain shortages, marketing and personal pizza experiences. Editor-In-Chief Jeremy White, Creative Director Josh Keown and Executive Editor Denise Greer share their decades of experience covering the pizzeria industry. We talk: Common Pizzeria Mistakes Pepperoni Shortages Best Marketing Options Pizza Styles First Pizza Experiences ...
Aug 20, 2020•36 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Send us a text Listen to Glenn Cybulski on The Hot Slice Podcast Join us for a riveting conversation with award-winning chef, consultant and School of Pizzeria Management Instructor Glenn Cybulski. We’re diving into lessons Glenn has learned to help pizzeria operators. He also shares insights into his newest project in culinary cannabis products. This episode is hosted by Creative Director Josh Keown and Executive Editor Denise Greer. Glenn talks: The numbers game Developing effective systems A ...
Aug 13, 2020•38 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Send us a text On this episode of The Hot Slice, we talk shop with Pittsburgh-based pizzeria owner Nick Bogacz. Listen in as Nick dishes on his business growth, the impact of COVID-19 and how he left an entire room teary-eyed at last year's Pizza & Pasta Northeast show in Atlantic City. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-hot-slice/message
Aug 06, 2020•31 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Send us a text Join us for an insightful conversation with Nicole Bean, who runs Pizaro’s Pizza Napoletana, with two locations in Houston, Texas. See what drives this driven young owner to excel in the pizzeria industry. This episode is hosted by Creative Director Josh Keown and Executive Editor Denise Greer. Nicole talks: Pizaro’s Origin Story Running a Family Business Belonging to the Pizza Tribe Neapolitan Pizza Adding Multiple Pizza Styles Educating Pizaro’s Customers Mentoring Women in the ...
Jul 30, 2020•42 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Send us a text Mike Bausch is one of the most sought-after speakers at Pizza Expo. We go one-on-one with Mike on sharing his vast experience with pizzeria operators on this week’s episode of The Hot Slice Podcast. Mike has built an impressive restaurant brand in Tulsa, Oklahoma that includes five brick-and-mortar locations, a fine-dining restaurant, two gelaterias, two food hall spots and a food truck. This episode is hosted by Editor In Chief Jeremy White and Executive Editor Denise Greer. Mike...
Jul 23, 2020•34 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Send us a text Mr. @everythingbutanchovies himself, Chris Decker, from Metro Pizza in Las Vegas, featured this week on The Hot Slice Podcast. He shares what’s behind his famous Sicilian pizza and his creativity in the kitchen. This episode is hosted by Creative Director Josh Keown and Executive Editor Denise Greer. Chris talks: Creating a New Pizza Pizza Creativity The Pizza Evolution Perfecting Sicilian Pizza Mentee becomes Mentor Navigating through the COVID-19 Pandemic Adapting Wood-fired Piz...
Jul 16, 2020•37 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Send us a text Listen to Pizza Today’s 2020 Young Entrepreneur of Year Rocky Shanower of Park Street Pizza in the small village of Sugarcreek, Ohio. Rocky shares how he and Courtney have focused on farming partners, community leadership and making their own path to grow their business. This episode is hosted by Creative Director Josh Keown and Executive Editor Denise Greer. Rocky talks: Young Entrepreneur Award Finding His Own Way in Business Growing a Pizza Business Partnering with Local Farms ...
Jul 09, 2020•46 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Send us a text This week, we go in depth with Audrey Kelly, owner and pizzaiola at Audrey Jane’s Pizza Garage in Boulder, Colorado. She’s an inspiration, making the leap from pizza maker to pizzeria owner. She dives into her dough process, her versions of Sicilian and Grandma pies and more. This episode is hosted by Editor In Chief Jeremy White and Executive Editor Denise Greer. Audrey talks: Neapolitan Beginnings Offering Multiple Pizza Styles Competing on a World’s Stage Transitioning from Piz...
Jul 02, 2020•43 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Send us a text In this episode, we interview Tony Gemignani , one of America’s most influential pizza restaurateurs, based in San Francisco. Tony talks COVID-19 response at his 20 restaurants, including completely revamping the Capo pizza concept during the shutdown. He also shares his strategy for opening new restaurants. This episode is hosted by Editor In Chief Jeremy White and Executive Editor Denise Greer. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-hot-slice/message...
Jun 25, 2020•52 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Send us a text In this episode, we interview Max Balliet of Pizza Lupo in Louisville, Kentucky, following his entrepreneurial journey to opening his dream Neapolitan pizzeria. From taco food truck to a hot restaurant built on its dining experience. This episode is hosted by Creative Director Josh Keown and Executive Editor Denise Greer. Read the full feature on Pizza Lupo and Max Balliet in Pizza Today: https://www.pizzatoday.com/departments/features/pizza-today-on-the-road-pizza-lupo-louisville...
Jun 18, 2020•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 3
Send us a text We dive into episode two with a thought-provoking interview with Sammy Mandell of Greenville Avenue Pizza Company (GAPCo) in Dallas, Texas. Get real insights on how he develops new ideas and what’s fueling his successful pizzerias, including creating a leadership team and the Pizza Slayer cultural brand. This episode is hosted by Creative Director Josh Keown and Executive Editor Denise Greer. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-hot-slice/message...
Jun 11, 2020•53 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Send us a text Meet the Pizza Today Podcast TeamKicking off Episode One, Editor-In-Chief Jeremy White, Creative Director Josh Keown, Executive Editor Denise Greer and Art Director Katie Wilson talk launching The Hot Slice Podcast and what you can expect to hear. Get to know the award-winning editorial team as they give you a sneak peek at the upcoming season and insights on the first guests. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-hot-slice/message...
Jun 04, 2020•25 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Send us a text There’s no other industry like the pizzeria business. We’re featuring a mix of the pizzeria tribe for real, in-depth conversations. Hear their stories of success, passions, struggles and lessons learned.Stay tuned for our first episode coming soon.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-hot-slice/message
Mar 12, 2020•1 min
