If you listened to the episode before this, you know that output matters when it comes to pizza. And in this episode, I want to try to get you to avoid one mistake that I made which was not listening to John Arena. I have never made more pizza in my life than in 2021. I’ve experimented with Neapolitan, Sicilian, grandma, Detroit, cracker-thin, bar pies, roman. Y’all get the point. I was all over the place. And so were my results. While my thirst for different styles was somewhat fulfilled, I nev...
Feb 02, 2022•8 min
I’m high off the last episode with Feng, the operator of the IG account Leopard Crust. For those of you who didn’t listen, you should definitely check it out. Feng is someone who makes out of this world pizza creations on Instagram. She has pizzas with drawings of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, she has combinations of Korean, Thai, and other cuisines she’s eaten. And on top of that, as if her pizzas weren’t creative enough, all of her captions come with a pun. Suffice to say, she puts a lot of thought int...
Feb 02, 2022•6 min
Ahhh what can I say about Feng, for starters I want to say sorry for butchering her name. I loved the lightheartedness of this conversation, but we also went deep on a few topics. For starters, if you haven't seen her IG page before, it's linked below. Her creations are out of this world! In this convo, she breaks down her steps to dough mastery- setting a goal of making 100 pizzas at home and ensuring she writes everything down. We also talk to Feng about process and inspiration for new pizzas....
Jan 28, 2022•58 min
Nicole has been living the pizza life for many years now. Through dedication and faith, she is the superstar celebrity pizza chef she is today. We start the conversation about how being a star in the pizza world kind of just fell into her lap, but she was noticed because she put in the time, the energy and the work. If you are a fan of the pizza wars series, you’re going to love this episode and all of the behind-the-scenes. If you just need a little kick or a bit of motivation for the new year,...
Jan 21, 2022•1 hr 1 min
Today we’re talking about a life changing moment in Fredi’s life- the day Dave Portnoy of Barstool Sports/ One Bite Pizza Review came into Fredi’s pizza joint and rocked his world. Or did Dave get his world rocked going in to Fredi's establishment? Fredi and I first met on Instagram prior to the viral video because of his work with Autism. I think this part is especially important to highlight because we all should be giving more than we receive in life. In this episode you’re going to hear abou...
Jan 14, 2022•47 min
For this week's bonus episode, Matt drops a nugget on what he feels will allow you to build more trust and engagement on Instagram. Follow MATT Join The Pizza Podcast Facebook Group Add me on IG Buy an Ooni! Get your Corto Olive Oil Help Me Make A Better Show And Fill Out My Survey! Support the podcast and buy a t shirt!
Jan 10, 2022•7 min
Matt is someone who just started making bread in early 2021, but don’t let that fool you. Matt is committed to learning the craft and he is diving in hard so he has a lot of knowledge to share. Plus he is having a lot of fun doing so! In this convo, you are going to want to pay attention to two things- Matt’s devotion to sourdough and his insane growth on Instagram Reels. He can't give you a play by play on how to do it, but if you ask me, he lays out some pretty actionable advice that you can t...
Jan 07, 2022•1 hr 7 min
I created this episode to highlight the most listened episodes and guide you to some of my favorites in regards to the categories I've selected. Please enjoy my selections! See timestamps below and let me know if they make a difference! ---- Join The Pizza Podcast Facebook Group Add me on IG Buy an Ooni! Get your Corto Olive Oil ---- Issues with Top 9 (1:14) Top Categories (5:30) Woman Pizza Maker (6:10) Business Podcast (7:21) Home Baker (8:06) Biggest Paradigm Shift (9:10) Most E-Doughcational...
Dec 31, 2021•16 min
In 2021, I’ve taken 4 pizza pilgrimages. Through the use of credit card rewards, I paid $0 for my airfare and hotel costs. I've been a travel hacking hobbyists since 2015 and I wanted to share this with y'all as a tactic to eating more pizza from different places around the world. Now this episode isn’t going to be an exact play by play of how to do it. But rather, to inform some of you that there are ways to travel without spending an arm and a leg through the use of something I like to call tr...
Dec 28, 2021•14 min
On our last Friday episode, Lee talked about battling alcoholism and how one of the ways he was able to kick his habit was by finding the right AA group. He had been to many AA groups in the past, but there was something special about this group that helped him beat his addiction. In this follow up episode, I talk about my addiction to cigarettes and how I managed to eventually stop with a change of scenery. I talk about how I only let certain people into my life who bring positivity and help su...
Dec 27, 2021•8 min
Lee Hunzinger is the corporate executive pizzaiolo of Cane Rosso, Zoli's Pizza, and Thundebird Pies. In this interview we find out how he got started in pizza, fell into the trap of alcoholism, and managed to pick himself up to become a world renowned pizza champion and all star pizza maker. L Follow Lee on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pizzalee33/ Let's chat about the episode https://www.instagram.com/whatsgooddough Join the pizza podcast facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/10...
Dec 24, 2021•1 hr 58 min
Ryan talks about how much $ he put into his business and how much he made at his biggest event yet. The number is wild. Follow Ryan on IG https://www.instagram.com/sanctuary_pizza Join The Pizza Podcast Facebook Group Add me on IG Buy an Ooni! Get your Corto Olive Oil Help Me Make A Better Show And Fill Out My Survey! Support the podcast and buy a t shirt!
Dec 20, 2021•12 min
SORRY FOR THE VOLUME. EDITED!! In this episode, Ryan talks to us about how he got started in mobile pizza catering. He discusses some of the challenges and benefits of being a caterer and gives solid advice if you ever want to dabble in the mobile catering game. Follow Ryan on IG https://www.instagram.com/sanctuary_pizza Join The Pizza Podcast Facebook Group Add me on IG Buy an Ooni! Get your Corto Olive Oil Help Me Make A Better Show And Fill Out My Survey! Support the podcast and buy a t shirt...
Dec 17, 2021•1 hr 12 min
You may have heard me talk about freshness when it comes to olive oil. In this conversation, we break down everything you need to know about it. David is a Master Miller at Corto Olive Oil and we get into how he started in the business, but more importantly, he educates us on what to look for when purchasing olive oil for our pizza! _______ Professional Pizza Makers can sign up for a olive oil tasting (complimentary) Everyone else looking to level up their olive oil game can sign up here (paid) ...
Dec 10, 2021•53 min
June's Pizza was the Bay Area's most sought after pandemic-born pizzeria. They were serving either a margherita or the daily special out of a shipping container in a beautiful oasis of a garden in a somewhat of a sketchy neighborhood surrounded by a chainlink fence. To get a slice or a whole pie, you could either call in or line up, but good luck because they were always selling out. Things were going great for the June's Pizza team, until the health department showed up. Follow Junes_Pizza Join...
Dec 03, 2021•48 min
I am joined today with Dave from Philomenas in Queens NYC. We talk about all of the steps he takes to ensure he always has perfect dough. Follow Philomenas Queens on IG Let's Talk on IG Buy an Ooni! Get your Corto Olive Oil Help Me Make A Better Show And Fill Out My Survey! Support the podcast and buy a t shirt!
Nov 29, 2021•8 min
The other day, I called my health department to see how much it would cost and how long it would take to legitimately start a pop up. I didn't like the answer so I asked myself, if this were easy, what would it look like? I thought to myself, what if I partnered with an existing business so I could sell my pizzas? This way I don't have to go through the red tape but I'd still do everything legitimately? Can this be done? Yes.
Nov 29, 2021•11 min
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Nov 27, 2021•19 min
Passion alone can't drive your business. If you build it, they might not come. Today we talk to Dave, the owner and operator of Philomenas in Queens NYC. Dave studied under Italian pizza masters, made pies for Rihanna and is obsessed over his dough. This important conversation helps me realize that just because I make great pizza doesn't mean I'm ready to commit to rent a space and open up a brick and mortar. Listen in on some of the struggles Dave is dealing with to keep his business open. Foll...
Nov 26, 2021•1 hr 13 min
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Nov 22, 2021•7 min
I FIXED THE SOUND ISSUE! I am so stoked to share this with you all. I have been looking forward to interview Derrick for the longest time because he is someone I look up to dearly. In this conversation, we talk about his love for watching people's eyes light up when they eat his pizza and how that drives his work. What I love about this episode is that Derrick clearly expresses that it is not all sunshine and rainbows! We find out the struggles and sacrifices Derrick and his family had to put up...
Nov 19, 2021•1 hr 11 min
Today we speak with Katie Parla and Dan Richer Oh. Fricken. Yeah. As you may know by now, the Joy of pizza is out, so you better get the book! Make sure to stick around to the end to find out how to win one from yours truly. I’m so happy to share this episode because it was a fun one! Not only does Dan bless us with his pizza expertise, but having Katie on really brings an awesome dynamic to the conversation because she is a pizzamaker and foodie to the max. We uncover as much as we can about ho...
Nov 12, 2021•1 hr 6 min
Today we talk with Scott From Scotts Pizza Tours. Even in his early days- Scott was the go to guy for pizza. He tells the story about how his friends would go to for his pizza leadership. As Scott grew older, his love for pizza only grew stronger. We talk about how the tour company started and all of the great work that Scott is doing in the pizza community. If you’re someone who love pizza but doesn’t necessarily want to open up a restaurant, don't you worry. Scott doesn't want to either. We ta...
Oct 29, 2021•1 hr 3 min
As some of you may know already, I have gone back and forth, forwards and back with the idea of selling pizza. At the end of the day I just don’t want to think when I am 86 years old what would have happened if I started a pop up? But if you know me I am always trying to figure out how I can take action. So in this episode I list three things that I've been doing to start taking action. 1. Start volunteering with pizza makers. 2. Call your local health department 3. Run some numbers. At the end ...
Oct 28, 2021•12 min
A quick little bonus convo about social media and how Ben and I truly value the relationships we are building there. Follow Ben On IG https://www.instagram.com/mushypeaz Follow me on IG- Buy an Ooni! Get your Corto Olive Oil Help Me Make A Better Show And Fill Out My Survey! Support the podcast and buy a t shirt!
Oct 25, 2021•8 min
I invited ben to the podcast because his IG account is one that I follow closely to drool over his delicious creations. In this podcast, he shares with us his experience of baking weekly for 12+ years. We go into caramelization vs leoparding, both of which Ben has pretty much locked down. We also talk about the deeper relationship he has with baking. Follow Ben On IG https://www.instagram.com/mushypeaz Follow me on IG- Buy an Ooni! Get your Corto Olive Oil Help Me Make A Better Show And Fill Out...
Oct 22, 2021•58 min
I was so moved by a podcast that I listened to on Sunday that I felt the need to share it with you all. I hope its useful for you to run a better pizza business. Follow me on IG- Buy an Ooni! Get your Corto Olive Oil Help Me Make A Better Show And Fill Out My Survey! Support the podcast and buy a t shirt!
Oct 19, 2021•6 min
Outside of his day job as a food reporter for NBC 5 Chicago, Steve runs a pizza tour company, a pizza podcast and he's authored two pizza books. While Steve Dolinsky doesn’t run a brick and mortar, he is one of Chicago's pizza experts. In this episode he educates us on the different styles of Chicago pizza and the value of hard work. Lastly we talk about his upcoming pizza festival coming in Summer of 2022. https://www.stevedolinsky.com/ https://pizzacityusa.com/ https://chicagopizzafestival.com...
Oct 15, 2021•53 min
Back in May, while I was interviewing Craig with Gracies Apizza, we joked around about the idea of flipping the script. 4 months or so later, we finally made it happen. Listen to my pizza origin story and I hope you find happiness in listening to it. Follow Craig on IG- https://www.instagram.com/graciesapizza/ Let's Talk on IG Buy an Ooni! Get your Corto Olive Oil Help Me Make A Better Show And Fill Out My Survey! Support the podcast and buy a t shirt!
Oct 08, 2021•59 min
Enjoy this Bonus episode with Serhan! We talk about the addictively good Cracker style pizza and how he par bakes them before firing them up in an Ooni! We also talk about milling popcorn for this specific style!! Follow Serhan on IG- https://www.instagram.com/serhan_ayhan/ Follow Next Level Pizza on IG- https://www.instagram.com/nextlevelpizza/ Let's Talk on IG Buy an Ooni! Get your Corto Olive Oil Help Me Make A Better Show And Fill Out My Survey! Support the podcast and buy a t shirt!
Oct 05, 2021•10 min
