Episodes

Shipping a New York Pizzeria to Pakistan with Omar Qadir of Famous O's Pizza
April 8, 2022

Shipping a New York Pizzeria to Pakistan with Omar Qadir of Famous O'…

When I found out Omar owned a pizzeria in Karachi Pakistan, I didn't really think much of it. But then I put two and two together. This guy hangs around the likes of Felix Happy Bull PIzza and Serhan of Next Level Pizza... Th...

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Ghost Kitchen or Second Location? with Omar from Famous O's Pizza
April 6, 2022

Ghost Kitchen or Second Location? with Omar from Famous O's Pizza

Omar talks about why he's opening up a second location vs a ghost kitchen. I think he's absolutely right for what he wants to build. That said, I don't want people excluding the idea of a ghost kitchen when looking to expand....

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New York Pizza Association?! With Omar of Famous O’s Pizza
April 4, 2022

New York Pizza Association?! With Omar of Famous O’s Pizza

Similar to the AVPN (Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana) could New York benefit from forming a similar entity to protect the beloved New York Pizza? Add me on IG https://www.instagram.com/whatsgooddough Buy an Ooni! https:/...

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Mike Kurtz of Mike’s Hot Honey - The Power of Commitment
April 1, 2022

Mike Kurtz of Mike’s Hot Honey - The Power of Commitment

We talk about the pivotal moments in growing pizza's favorite condiment. We learn about his decision-making process, especially as the CEO of such a large company. Finally, he gives one piece of advice at the end of the show ...

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Sarah Minnick of Lovely’s Fifty Fifty- Confidence, $4.00 ranch, and how to shop for vegetables
March 31, 2022

Sarah Minnick of Lovely’s Fifty Fifty- Confidence, $4.00 ranch, and h…

Throughout the pandemic, Sarah Minnick made ~30,000 pies while open 3 days a week. As she prepares to open back up to 7 days a week, we talk about the struggles of assembling the right team to maintain the consistency of the ...

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12 Powerful Interviews With Women at the Las Vegas Pizza Expo
March 26, 2022

12 Powerful Interviews With Women at the Las Vegas Pizza Expo

Thank you to the amazing women that gave me their time at the pizza expo! I hope to see you all continue to kill it! Timestamps and IG Accounts (1:57) Leah @pizzaleah707 (6:23) Miriam @TheZaReport (8:07) Donatella @Donatellaa...

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12 Powerful Messages from Women at Las Vegas Pizza Expo
March 26, 2022

12 Powerful Messages from Women at Las Vegas Pizza Expo

In this first episode of the Women at the Expo, you will hear a short segment from each of the 12 women I interviewed at the show. I asked them all the same questions for the most part, and I grabbed some of their answers and...

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From Tartine to Opening a Community First Brick and Mortar with Ashely Patino @ Pizza Bones
March 18, 2022

From Tartine to Opening a Community First Brick and Mortar with Ashel…

I am SUPER excited to share Ashely’s story with you all because I love everything she is about. Originally from Richmond Virginia, her goal from the start was to move to SF to learn skills that she could ultimately bring back...

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Don't let over preparation stop you- Bonus Episode with Jenna @ The Juliet Mike and Wala Private Dining
March 16, 2022

Don't let over preparation stop you- Bonus Episode with Jenna @ The J…

When Jenna told me that she jumped right into her business, I was shocked. So I asked her, could she have prepared better? Check out her answer. Important LInks Add Jenna On IG Add me on IG Buy an Ooni! Get your Corto Olive O...

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In Home Private Dining and Finding Your Ikigai With Jenna @ The Juliet Mike and Wala Pizza Private Dining
March 11, 2022

In Home Private Dining and Finding Your Ikigai With Jenna @ The Julie…

This high-energy, super passionate individual is not only an amazing pizza maker and private dining caterer, but she is the cohost for Women's Pizza Month. You can check out her work at The Juliet Mike on IG and Walapizzasg I...

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Overcoming Instagram and How to Conquer It & #WomensPizzaMonth with Christy Alia @RealCleverFood
March 4, 2022

Overcoming Instagram and How to Conquer It & #WomensPizzaMonth with C…

Christy joins us on the podcast to talk about the Instagram Pizza Community. We talk about the beauty and pitfalls. of the app and how to make it serve you and not the other way around. We also talk #WOMENSPIZZAMONTH - the hi...

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Preparing For Success and Working With Vegan Cheese with Scott Sandler
Feb. 25, 2022

Preparing For Success and Working With Vegan Cheese with Scott Sandler

Scott Sandler is the founder of two vegetarian restaurants in St. Louis Misouri that have since been sold. He is a frequent speaker at the Pizza Expo and Today we talk about two topics that don’t get much air time on the show...

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Tips From A Pizza Judge- How to win a pizza competition with Lucio Arancibia
Feb. 22, 2022

Tips From A Pizza Judge- How to win a pizza competition with Lucio Ar…

I met Lucio at the judges table at Pizza Expo in 2021. This is a quick and dirty convo on his views on how to win a pizza competition. Let me know if this is an interview you give with- relatively straight to the point. Check...

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Bonus: Your Ego Is Stopping You From Becoming A Better Pizzamaker with Joshua Lowden
Feb. 18, 2022

Bonus: Your Ego Is Stopping You From Becoming A Better Pizzamaker wit…

Josh believes that if you can't let go of you're ego, you can't have the humility to learn. Recommended reading Ego is the Enemy . This author is one of my favorites. He writes about stoicism which has been a conversation pie...

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Bonus Episode: What's Wrong With Conveyer Belt Ovens? And Picking The Right Oven with Dean Litster
Feb. 18, 2022

Bonus Episode: What's Wrong With Conveyer Belt Ovens? And Picking The…

Picking the right oven is essential. Buy an Ooni! Talk pizza and podcast with others - 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 a...

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Pod Updates + Pizza Expo Saving Tips!!!!
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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Quitting a 6 Figure Job For a Mobile Wood Fired Pizza Truck with Joshua Lowden
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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Pushing The Envelope Through Windsor-Style Pizza and Turning Around A Failing Business with Dean Litster @Professorzaaa
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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I finally listened to John Arena
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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Commit to this one goal and become a better pizza maker
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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Overcoming Creative Blocks and Weirdoughs with Feng of Leopard Crust
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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Add Your Ingredients, Mix, and Watch It Grow with Nicole Russell of Last Dragon Pizza & Pizza Wars
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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How One Bite Changed My Life with Fredi Bello @Fredi The Pizza Man
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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Do this one thing build trust and more engagement on your Instagram Posts
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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