Pizza Is My Life

Episodes

June 3, 2022

What's Good Flour? w/ Fred Mortati of Orlando Foods

Alright CAPUTO fans and haters I welcome you to this episode with an open mind. Today I speak with Fred Mortati, President of Orlando Foods, the importer of Caputo Flour into America. In this quick episode, we talk about the ...

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May 27, 2022

Arthur Bovino of NYC Best Pizza & Ooni- Pursue Pizza, Then Tell The W…

Social Media Expert + Pizza FANATIC Arthur Bovino joins us today to make one thing clear- it's okay to market yourself/your pizzeria/your passion. But you have to come correct! In this episode, he shares his story with us of ...

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May 20, 2022

From Graphic Designer to Pizza Designer - Jhy Coulter of Devoured Piz…

Jhy had a career in graphic design. Rather than work for someone else, she now applies her talents in graphic design to her pizza business. We talk about how she's currently designing her mobile food truck and more! For the f...

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May 13, 2022

When is it the right time to follow your dreams? with Liz Schuler of …

Kairos = Timeliness. When you are a full-time mother of 5, is it ever the right time to go into the pizza business? In today's episode, we talk with Liz about how she started her mobile catering business after falling in love...

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May 6, 2022

Pizza Quest: My Never Ending Search for Perfect Pizza with Peter Rein…

In this episode, we talk about Peters travels in his ultimate search for pizza- we talk about pizza innovators both old school and new school. Finally, we talk about Peter’s new book Pizza Quest. This is an amazing episode yo...

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May 4, 2022

How to stay consistent in trying times with Ethan Speizer @NaturallyL…

In part 2 of this conversation with Ethan (See part 1 here ). We start the conversation discussing Ethan's weight loss journey and move on to family and finally a piece of advice that will keep you going whenever taking on a ...

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April 29, 2022

Canotto Style Deep Dive with Ethan Spiezer @NaturallyLeavenedPizza

I found Ethan on one of the Facebook pizza groups that I am a part of. Post after post, I just COULD NOT stop drooling at his canotto style pizza. I thought it would be fun to learn more about this style and how he does it wi...

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April 22, 2022

How Light Beer and Kindness Won 1st Place in the Pan Division at Pizz…

There's no doubt that Kenneth made a well-executed pizza for his competition pie. He made a 100% hydrated Detroit pizza and received help from people like Slow Rise Pizza and Emmy Squared. But like as many restauranteurs say,...

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April 15, 2022

Darina Garland and Kristian Tapaninaho of Ooni- The Start Up That Rev…

Today I speak with Darina and Kristian, the co-founders of the world's # 1 pizza oven company. This conversation revolves around two parts, the modest start of Ooni Pizza Ovens and the company's plans for growth! We have a ...

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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