Pizza Is My Life

Episodes

Feb. 13, 2022

Pod Updates + Pizza Expo Saving Tips!!!!

Let me know what's good dough Eidref@whatsgooddough.com Pizza Expo Discount so I had this episode scheduled today and one of my buddies sent me this code. Rather than edit it, let me give props to those who read the show note...

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Feb. 11, 2022

Quitting a 6 Figure Job For a Mobile Wood Fired Pizza Truck with Josh…

I’m super excited to talk to Josh because he is someone who did it! He quit his 6 figure job to get into the pizza game. We talk about that in the later half of the show along with some of the conversations and experiences th...

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Feb. 4, 2022

Pushing The Envelope Through Windsor-Style Pizza and Turning Around A…

In this episode, we touch on what Windsor-style pizza is- Dean does a great job of further breaking down the style. We also talk about his love for thinking outside of the pizza box so to speak. Dean and I also talk about his...

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Feb. 2, 2022

I finally listened to John Arena

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 nev...

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Feb. 2, 2022

Commit to this one goal and become a better pizza maker

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 Ins...

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Jan. 28, 2022

Overcoming Creative Blocks and Weirdoughs with Feng of Leopard Crust

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...

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Jan. 21, 2022

Add Your Ingredients, Mix, and Watch It Grow with Nicole Russell of L…

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 ...

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Jan. 14, 2022

How One Bite Changed My Life with Fredi Bello @Fredi The Pizza Man

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...

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Jan. 10, 2022

Do this one thing build trust and more engagement on your Instagram P…

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 Ol...

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Jan. 7, 2022

Sourdough Pizza and How to Blow Up On Instagram Reels with Matt Harri…

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 ...

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Dec. 31, 2021

Issues With My "Top 9 Most Listened" List

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 ...

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Dec. 28, 2021

Travel Hacking to Eat Pizza

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 ...

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Dec. 27, 2021

You are the average of the five people you associate with most

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 spec...

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Dec. 24, 2021

From Homelessness To Pizza Champion: Living A Life Beyond Your Wildes…

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 ...

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Dec. 20, 2021

How much money do you spend and make as a mobile pizza caterer? Bonus…

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 ...

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Dec. 17, 2021

Hustle Over Convince- The Life of a Mobile Pizza Caterer with Ryan fr…

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 ...

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Dec. 10, 2021

The Truth Behind Olive Oil with David Garci-Aguirre of Corto Olive Oil

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 th...

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Dec. 3, 2021

Blowing up then getting shut down with Craig from June's Pizza

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 neig...

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Nov. 29, 2021

If there is one thing you can control, its the Dough w/ Dave from Phi…

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 H...

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Nov. 29, 2021

Start a pop up without dealing with the red tape from the health depa…

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 ...

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Nov. 26, 2021

The Pitfalls Of Opening Up A Pizzeria with Dave from Philomenas Queens

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 ...

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Nov. 22, 2021

Why you need a seasonal menu with Derrick Tung of Paulie Gee's Logan …

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Nov. 19, 2021

Quitting your job and taking on the franchise model with Derrick Tung…

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...

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