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Walk-In Talk Podcast

Carl Fiadiniwww.thewalkintalk.com

We are a Food Podcast. We are blessed to have been ranking on Apple Podcast Charts since November of 2022 in the Food Category and have been the #1 podcast spot in the United States for more than a year!  Along with the podcast comes amazing food photography by John Hernandez from Ibis Images. 

Powered by our partnership with brands like RAK Porcelain USA, Metro Shelving and many other amazing companies - Walk-In Talk Podcast, hosted by Carl Fiadini and team, combines culinary expertise and experiences to provide an insightful and engaging exploration of the food industry. 

Our podcast is a must-listen for food industry enthusiasts, as we provide unique insights into everything from recipes to how Chefs are navigating high inflation while also discussing the importance of mental health in the industry. 

Walk-In Talk Podcast offers a behind-the-scenes look at the food industry. Our show provides a fun and entertaining vibe to our podcast. 

Don't miss out on upcoming episodes where we will continue to cook up thought-provoking discussions on important industry-related topics - so come uncover restaurant mayhem with us! 

Check out our website for more food industry-related content, including:

https://www.thewalkintalk.com

Restaurant Recipes
Cocktail recipes
Walk-In Talk interviews
The Restaurant Life Magazine

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Episodes

Inside the Kitchen: Cuisine Innovations and the Lab Grown Meat Revolution Debate

Send us a text Prepare for a culinary adventure as we welcome the remarkable Chef Jeffrey Schlissel. Savor the gastronomical delights as we discuss his inventive dishes using bone-in bison filets and 14-day dry aged Duroc pork chops. Discover how he artfully employes ingredients like fig jam, donut peaches, Florida corn, garlic, Tuscan kale, fresco pepper, and Alina oil to develop mouth-watering meals. We also touch on the American Culinary Federation National Convention, the networking opportun...

Jul 21, 202355 min

Unveiling Culinary Secrets with Jeffrey Jefferson: From Mexican Hot Chocolate Rub to Lab-Grown Meat & More

Send us a text Get ready to fire up your passion for food and photography as we journey into a tantalizing conversation with culinary wizard Chef Jeffrey Schlissel. We promise to whet your appetite as we unravel the mystery behind his secret Mexican hot chocolate rub and unique bone marrow recipe. You'll be drooling over our recent photoshoot featuring a succulent tomahawk steak and New York strip, perfectly seared to Jeffrey's exacting standards. We're not just about the sizzle, ...

Jul 06, 202344 min

Culinary Highs and Lows: Masters of the Craft Competition and Food Photography

Send us a text Have you ever experienced an event so thrilling that it leaves you yearning for more? That was the Masters of the Craft competition for us - a cutthroat culinary challenge with a surprising twist that cranked up the heat. We witnessed the stunning performance of eight line cooks, including our friend Wanda, who has already set her sights on an improved performance next year! The unexpected revelation of the secret ingredient mid-shopping was an adrenaline rush full of culinary cre...

Jun 29, 202322 min

Flavors Unlocked: Indian & Southern Cooking, Goat Farming, and the Magic of Paneer

Send us a text Ready to spice up your cooking game and learn the truth about goat farming? Join us in this flavorful episode as we chat with Walk-In Talk Co Host Chef Jeffrey Schlissel and Vicky Webster from Happy Tales Goat Farm about the incredible flavors of Indian and Southern cooking, as well as the ins and outs of the goat business. We elevate hanger steak using Indian spices like asafoetida, achar, and Arctic Apples brand apples, and explore the different types of pickling and curry in In...

Jun 22, 202338 min

A Flavorful Feast: Chef Jeffrey Schlissel's Culinary Creations For Columbia Restaurant

Send us a text Get ready for a feast of flavors as we chat with Chef Jeffrey Schlissel about his mouth-watering culinary creations for the Columbia Restaurant Group Cahaba Club farm tour. We'll take you on a journey through the delicious dishes he crafted, including his one-of-a-kind brisket, chicken, and alote. You'll even discover the secret ingredients behind these tasty concoctions, like Mandarin oranges, agave, tequila, and coletija cheese. But it doesn't stop there; we'...

Jun 15, 202356 min

Comfort Food Creations: Chicken and Dumplings, Flavor Pairings, and Catering Adventures

Send us a text Ready for some serious comfort food? Join us as we whip up a mouthwatering Chicken and Dumplings dish, sharing the secrets to getting that chicken just right and capturing all the flavors that make this dish so irresistible. We'll also explore the fascinating world of black garlic and chat about the importance of using the right juicing equipment, with a special shout-out to Peninsula Food Services and Citrus America for making this episode possible. But we're not stoppi...

Jun 10, 202331 min

How White Claw Continues to Stay Relevant: Vodka + Soda

Send us a text Welcome to the Walk-In Talk Podcast! In this episode, co-host Jeffrey Schlissel takes you behind the scenes of a recent film day with White Claw at Sal Y Mar Rooftop Bar in midtown Tampa. The team shot a series of new White Claw Vodka & Soda drinks for their cocktail series called The Dirty Dash. Get ready to be wowed by the Peach Paradise, A Day in the Pineapple, Wild Cherry Gin, and Watermelon Balsamic Margarita cocktails. Jeffrey shares the recipes of each drink and gives y...

May 25, 202326 min

Making Genuine Connections Through Food Plus Mental Health Awareness

Send us a text Mental health is important. However, what is often overlooked in the culinary industry is the importance of mental health. Chef Sean Champe has been clinically diagnosed with mental health issues and has seen first-hand the toll that working in the culinary industry can take on a person's mental wellbeing. Chef Sean has made it his mission to raise awareness about the importance of mental health in the culinary industry. He has seen how long hours, stress, and the pressure of...

May 06, 20231 hr 12 min

Undocumented Workers in the Restaurant Industry: Exploring the Impacts and Challenges

Send us a text Join us for an insightful and thought-provoking podcast as we explore the fascinating intersection of immigration and the food industry. In this episode, co-host Chef Jeffery Schlissel and I take a trip to Cahaba Club Herbal Outpost, where we meet with renowned Chefs Thomas Parker and Sean Champe. We delve into the chefs' experiences as immigrants and how it has influenced their culinary journey. We also get a sneak peek into Chef Parker's upcoming season of Restaurant R...

May 04, 20231 hr 6 min

Michelin Rated Chef Mike Collantes Meets Us At The Karol Hotel

Send us a text Meet Chef Mike Collantes; a Michelin starred Chef-Owner of Soseki Modern Omakase! Orlando, Florida is home to several Michelin-rated restaurants, including Soseki. This Japanese restaurant offers a unique dining experience with its traditional dishes and modern twists. The menu features a variety of sushi rolls, sashimi, and other Japanese specialties. The restaurant's atmosphere is elegant and inviting, making it a great choice for a special occasion or a night out. Overall,...

Apr 18, 202350 minEp. 43

For The Love Of BBQ

Send us a text Hello Food Fam, This is the Walk-In Talk Podcast, and today we’re podcasting on-site from the Maritana Restaurant, private dining room at the crown jewel of Florida’s gulf coast, the one and only Pink Palace - the legendary Don Cesar Hotel on St Pete Beach! www.doncesar.com Host Carl Fiadini, Co-host Chef Jeffery Schlissel, and Walk-In Talk Podcast Producer, John Hernandez discuss the passions of BBQ! In this episode of the Walk-In Talk Podcast, host Carl Fiadini records on-site a...

Apr 07, 202332 minEp. 42

Who Is Chef LJ Klink? ACF Western Regional VP Candidate

Send us a text Carl Fiadini hosts Walk-In Talk Podcast and interviews Chef L.J. Klink on his election campaign for ACF Western Regional VP. Among the topics discussed are Peninsula Food Service’s beef program, John Hernandez’s photography services, and Chef Jeffrey Schlissel’s chicken and dumplings. Lastly, Chef Klink shares his latest creations of lentil soup and a chickpea salad. 00:04:38 Delicious lentil soup with cheese. 00:09:00 Cooking competitions are intense. 00:11:09 Respect food, striv...

Apr 02, 202350 minEp. 41

Indian Cuisine With Chef Keith Sarasin

Send us a text Listen to Walk-In Talk’s culinary contributor, Chef Jeffery Schlissel interview Chef Keith Sarasin and get into Indian cuisine! #curry #chef #cook Introducing the SupraCut System - the automated solution that enhances safety, quality, and efficiency, cutting up to 120 perfect citrus wedges per minute, 6 times faster than manual. Patented tech delivers uniform slices, reducing waste and eliminating plastic, while the hygienic, contactless design lowers contamination and injuries, i...

Apr 01, 202312 minEp. 40

Who Is Chef Greg Matchett? ACF Western Regional VP

Send us a text Host Carl Fiadini and Walk-In Talk’s culinary contributor, Chef Jeffery Schlissel interview Chef Greg Matchett. Let’s find out about his kitchen career, and see what he stands for and how that may shape the coming ACF Western Regional elections! 🎙️ #chef #acf #elections Introducing the SupraCut System - the automated solution that enhances safety, quality, and efficiency, cutting up to 120 perfect citrus wedges per minute, 6 times faster than manual. Patented tech delivers unifor...

Apr 01, 202345 minEp. 39

Who Is Chef Tom Macrina? ACF Chairman Of The Board

Send us a text Host Carl Fiadini and Walk-In Talk’s culinary contributor, Chef Jeffery Schlissel interview Chef Tom Macrina. Let’s find out about his kitchen career, and see what he stands for and how that may shape the coming ACF elections! 🎙️ #chef #acf #elections Introducing the SupraCut System - the automated solution that enhances safety, quality, and efficiency, cutting up to 120 perfect citrus wedges per minute, 6 times faster than manual. Patented tech delivers uniform slices, reducing ...

Apr 01, 20231 hr 12 minEp. 38

Who Is Chef Ray McCue? Candidate For The ACF NE Regional VP

Send us a text Host Carl Fiadini and Walk-In Talk’s culinary contributor, Chef Jeffery Schlissel interview Chef Ray McCue. Let’s find out about his kitchen career, and see what he stands for and how that may shape the coming ACF Regional elections! 🎙️ #chef #acf #elections Introducing the SupraCut System - the automated solution that enhances safety, quality, and efficiency, cutting up to 120 perfect citrus wedges per minute, 6 times faster than manual. Patented tech delivers uniform slices, re...

Mar 20, 202349 min0

ACF National President, Chef Kimberly Brock Brown

Send us a text Host Carl Fiadini and Walk-In Talk’s culinary contributor, Chef Jeffery Schlissel interview Chef Kimberly Brock Brown! She’s running for reelection for ACF National President. The ACF National President is a highly respected position within the American Culinary Federation. The National President is responsible for leading the organization and representing the interests of the culinary profession. They are responsible for setting the agenda for the organization, working with the B...

Mar 16, 202356 minEp. 35

Who Is Chef Bryan Frick?

Send us a text Host Carl Fiadini and Walk-In Talk’s culinary contributor, Chef Jeffery Schlissel interview Chef Bryan Frick and see what he stands for and how that may shape the coming ACF Regional elections! 🎙️ #chef #acf #elections Introducing the SupraCut System - the automated solution that enhances safety, quality, and efficiency, cutting up to 120 perfect citrus wedges per minute, 6 times faster than manual. Patented tech delivers uniform slices, reducing waste and eliminating plastic, wh...

Mar 07, 202332 minEp. 34

Chef Rene Marquis & The Coming ACF Elections

Send us a text Host Carl Fiadini and Walk-In Talk’s culinary contributor, Chef Jeffery Schlissel interview Chef Rene Marquis. Let’s find out what he stands for and how that may shape the coming ACF National elections! This is episode is deep 🎙️ #chef #acf #elections Introducing the SupraCut System - the automated solution that enhances safety, quality, and efficiency, cutting up to 120 perfect citrus wedges per minute, 6 times faster than manual. Patented tech delivers uniform slices, reducing ...

Mar 02, 20231 hr 4 minEp. 33

Caught Up With Citrus America’s Jay Gardner

Send us a text The booth was a beaut! Jay was jazzy and the podcast was pretty, pretty awesome! If you don’t know Jay Gardner, meet him now! If you’re a General Manager, Chef, or F&B and you’re looking for a serious fresh squeezed juice program, get in contact with Jay. He’s got amazing juicing equipment to show you! https://citrusamerica.com Introducing the SupraCut System - the automated solution that enhances safety, quality, and efficiency, cutting up to 120 perfect citrus wedges per min...

Feb 23, 20235 min0

Meet Business Owner Brian Framson of Citrus America

Send us a text Framson has worked in the citrus industry for more than 25 years With over 20 years of blue chip experience in the banking, manufacturing and fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) industries, Brian finds it easier to drink an unbelievably fresh glass of orange juice in Vienna, Austria than when he visits with his family in Florida parents. It didn't make sense, so Brian set out to change that and in 2010 founded Citrus America, Inc. He swapped his corporate hat for an entrepreneu...

Feb 23, 202310 min0

Farms: Proteins & MicroGreens

Send us a text Hello Food Fam - On this episode… we had way too much of a great time! The show was broadcast from Cahaba Club Herbal Outpost. Farm-owner Marvin Whittle joins Chef Jeffery and me as we speak with our very good friend, Nicole Cruz from Circle C Farm on the call in channel. Yes there was whiskey and meat on set 🍖🥃 Check out Cahaba Club & Circle C Farms: www.cahabaclub.com www.circlecfarmfl.com A big thanks to our show sponsor today: Peninsula Foodservice Attn: all Chefs & ...

Feb 17, 202358 minEp. 32

5 Minutes With The ACF National President: Kimberly Brock Brown

Send us a text Had a great day at the NAFEM Show in Orlando! A big thanks to Citrus America for partnering with Walk-In Talk Media! Give them a look: www.citrusamerica.com We had an impromptu podcast session with ACF National PresidentChef Kimberly Brock Brown, CEPC, CCA, AAC (Speaker,Coach,TV Celeb Chef), and I’m glad we did! Chef Kimberly explains the benefits of being involved with the ACF for literally all levels of Chefs and Culinarily students as well. Take a listen and then check out: www...

Feb 16, 20238 minEp. 31

Audio & Video Gear: Podcasting Is Not Always Easy

Send us a text Hello Food Fam! What normally would take 30 mins turned into a 3 hour podcast setup… 🙃 Chef Jeffery Schlissel, Our Producer, John and me get into how food podcasting can be challenging. Of course we talk about some dishes too.. Introducing the SupraCut System - the automated solution that enhances safety, quality, and efficiency, cutting up to 120 perfect citrus wedges per minute, 6 times faster than manual. Patented tech delivers uniform slices, reducing waste and eliminating pl...

Feb 13, 202343 minEp. 30

Got to meet Chef Michael Collantes from Michelin-starred Soseki in Orlando

Send us a text So Chef is one cool cat! I cannot wait to get over to Soseki and experience his concept! Looking forward to filming a Walk-In Talk and really deep dive into Chef Michael’s mind. This is a short interview we were fortunate to record while at the NAFEM23 show in Orlando. Thanks to Citrus America for allowing us to tag along! #citrusamerica #soseki Introducing the SupraCut System - the automated solution that enhances safety, quality, and efficiency, cutting up to 120 perfect citrus ...

Feb 09, 20237 min

Top Agricultural Trends On Google EP4 Walk-In Circles Podcast Series

Send us a text Hello fam and Welcome to Walk In Circles Podcast, where Circle C Farm owner, Nicole Cruz and me, Carl Fiadini, founder of Walk-In Talk: Podcast get into what propels the business of agriculture and food.. *This is EP30 on the Walk-In Talk Podcast; but also EP3 of the Walk- In Circles Podcast series. GREAT EPISODE FOR A LONG DRIVE!! We’re getting into what’s trending with a rapid fire Q&A segment with Nicole via Google’s “Agriculture Hot Topics” We’ll be looking to deliver a we...

Feb 08, 20231 hr 28 minEp. 30

Bacon Cartel and Sexy BBQ Talk

Send us a text Hello food fam! This is the Walk-In Talk: podcast- I’m your host, Carl Fiadini We’re podcasting on-site at The Karol Hotel in beautiful Clearwater-St Pete,Fl .. if you haven’t been to this property yet… get here! It’s top notch, with all the amenities you expect from a Tribute Portfolio hotel! I must tell you that your dining experience with Chef Thomas Parker & company will be top tier! Today’s topic: It’s all about Chef Jeffrey Schlissel and sexy, sexy food! Cook it, eat it…...

Feb 07, 202344 minEp. 29

NAFEM23 Show With Steve Safron from Hinkleman By Invacus At The Orange County Convention Center

Send us a text Had a great day at the NAFEM Show in Orlando! A big thanks to Citrus America for partnering with Walk-In Talk Media! Give them a look: www.citrusamerica.com Introducing the SupraCut System - the automated solution that enhances safety, quality, and efficiency, cutting up to 120 perfect citrus wedges per minute, 6 times faster than manual. Patented tech delivers uniform slices, reducing waste and eliminating plastic, while the hygienic, contactless design lowers contamination and i...

Feb 03, 20236 min0

Chicken Farms Burning To The Ground EP3 Walk-In Circles Podcast Series

Send us a text Hello fam and Welcome to Walk In Circles Podcast, where Circle C Farm owner, Nicole Cruz and me, Carl Fiadini, founder of Walk-In Talk: Podcast get into what propels the business of agriculture and food.. Why are Chicken farms burning to the ground? Listen in… *This is EP28 of the Walk-In Talk Podcast; but also EP3 of the Walk- In Circles Podcast series. We’ll be looking to deliver a weekly collaboration called Walk-In Circles Podcast . Topics will be agricultural and educational ...

Feb 02, 20231 hr 12 minEp. 3

Getting To The Other Side Of Adversity

Send us a text Today’s topics: Adversity, Resolve, and Focus Fighters, fight and simply don’t quit! Meet Jason Schofield, former Chef and restaurateur, he continues to feed his entrepreneurial hunger! Knock him down, and he picks himself up, dusts off and keeps moving forward! Nothing great happens easily. Check out Jason’s website: www.hivevoc.com Introducing the SupraCut System - the automated solution that enhances safety, quality, and efficiency, cutting up to 120 perfect citrus wedges per m...

Jan 27, 202357 minEp. 27