What's Good Dough? Pizza
436 episodes - English - Latest episode: 1 day ago - ★★★★★ - 71 ratingsMy name is Eidref Laxa and I am a Mobile Caterer, Ooni Ambassador, and Pan Pizza Champion.
I started this podcast to learn about pizza and starting a pizzeria. I’m not ready to open a brick and mortar just yet, but I’m still obsessed with learning from pizza operators. From pizza styles to general business advice, the pizzamakers I bring on to this show help you level up in any facet of your life and business.
Some of our past guests include World Pizza Champions like Tony Gemignani and Will Grant to Pizza Influencers like @Pizza and @ScottsPizzaProject. Our wide array of guests allow us to
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How Much Money Do You Need When Starting A Pizzeria in 2022 with Alex Koons of Hot Tongue PIzza
June 17, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 61 MBToday we talk about how Alex opened up his brick and mortar in Los Angeles, CA in 2022. He talks about the struggles of keeping up with labor costs and how he uses social media marketing to grow his presence. Auto-Generated Transcript Available at www.whatsgooddough.com/alex https://howtoopenapizzashop.com/ https://www.alexkoons.com https://www.youtube.com/c/HOTTONGUETV https://instagram.com/hottonguepizza https://sliceouthunger.org/pizzaioli-popup-series-2022 Add me on IG -https://www.inst...
Lessons From Working With Sourdough And My Huge Fails Meeting Dave Portnoy
June 10, 2022 04:00 - 39 minutes - 36.8 MBI've been working with sourdough for a little under a year and its been such an awesome journey. On today's episode, I share some of my workflow and a few of the things I've learned along the way to hopefully help you get more in tune with your sourdough! Also, I just recently got back from Boston and I'd love to share with you the story of how I met Dave Portnoy and the huge fails I experienced while doing so. Sign up for Pizzaioli Pop Up Here! https://sliceouthunger.org/pizzaioli-popup-...
Sourdough Tips And My Huge Fails Meeting Dave Portnoy
June 10, 2022 04:00 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MBI've been working with sourdough for a little under a year and its been such an awesome journey. On today's episode, I share some of my workflow and a few of the things I've learned along the way to hopefully help you get more in tune with your sourdough! Also, I just recently got back from Boston and I'd love to share with you the story of how I met Dave Portnoy and the huge fails I experienced while doing so. Sign up for Pizzaioli Pop Up Here! https://sliceouthunger.org/pizzaioli-popup-ser...
What's Good Flour? w/ Fred Mortati of Orlando Foods
June 03, 2022 04:00 - 49 minutes - 45.3 MBAlright 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 premium flour, address some of the myths you heard, and finally we talk about what's going with the cost of flour in the world?! FULL TRANSCRIPT HERE Follow Orlando Foods -https://www.instagram.com/orlandofoodsales/ Add me on IG -https://www.instagram.com/whatsgooddo...
What’s Good Flour? w/ Fred Mortati of Orlando Foods
June 03, 2022 04:00 - 49 minutes - 45.3 MBAlright 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 premium flour, address some of the myths you heard, and finally we talk about what's going with the cost of flour in the world?! FULL TRANSCRIPT HERE Follow Orlando Foods -https://www.instagram.com/orlandofoodsales/ Add me on IG -https://www.instagram.com/whatsgooddough ...
Arthur Bovino of NYC Best Pizza & Ooni- Pursue Pizza, Then Tell The World About It.
May 27, 2022 04:20 - 1 hour - 71.5 MBSocial 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 how he started pizza's most influential pizza list, gives advice on how to grow through marketing and PR, and finally encourages us to pursue our passion. For the full transcript, visit www.whatsgooddough.com/arthur Follow Arthur https://www.instagram.com/nycbestpizza Ad...
From Graphic Designer to Pizza Designer - Jhy Coulter of Devoured Pizza
May 20, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 62 MBJhy 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 full transcript, visit www.whatsgooddough.com/jhy https://www.instagram.com/devouredpopup/ Add me on IG https://www.instagram.com/whatsgooddough Buy an Ooni! (Thank's for supporting the show!) https://ooni.com/?sscid=31k6_y2z7b&utm_medium=shareasale&utm_source=2800064&u...
When is it the right time to follow your dreams? with Liz Schuler of Kairos Pizza
May 13, 2022 04:00 - 59 minutes - 54.2 MBKairos = 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 with making pizza in the pandemic. We talk about her pizza education including her time over at Wood Fired University. She informs us about her mobile catering gig including how she books clients and deals with permits. Finally, we talk about family life and how she bal...
Pizza Quest: My Never Ending Search for Perfect Pizza with Peter Reinhart
May 06, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 63.4 MBIn 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 you don’t want to miss! Get the book! Out Now! Pizza Quest: My Never Ending Search for Perfect Pizza https://amzn.to/3yeH2xh Add me on IG https://www.instagram.com/whatsgooddough Buy an Ooni! (Thank's for supporting the show!) https://ooni.com/?sscid=31k6_y2z7b&utm_medium=s...
How to stay consistent in trying times with Ethan Speizer @NaturallyLeavenedPizza
May 04, 2022 04:00 - 32 minutes - 44.4 MBIn 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 new venture. Follow Ethan @NaturallyLeavenedPizza https://instagram.com/naturallyleavenedpizza Add me on IG https://www.instagram.com/whatsgooddough Buy an Ooni! (Thank's for supporting the show!) https://ooni.com/?sscid=31k6_y2z7b&utm_medium=shareasale&utm_source=2800064...
Canotto Style Deep Dive with Ethan Spiezer @NaturallyLeavenedPizza
April 29, 2022 04:03 - 52 minutes - 71.9 MBI 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 with sourdough. Listen to Part 2 Early! Follow Ethan @NaturallyLeavenedPizza https://instagram.com/naturallyleavenedpizza Add me on IG https://www.instagram.com/whatsgooddough Buy an Ooni! (Thank's for supporting the show!) https://ooni.com/?sscid=31k6_y2z7b&utm_medium=sha...
How Light Beer and Kindness Won 1st Place in the Pan Division at Pizza Expo w/ Kenneth McFawn of Rad Pies
April 22, 2022 04:00 - 30 minutes - 41.5 MBThere'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, good food is the price of entry. But is it possible that Kenneth managed to use his kindness and knowledge of beer to give him an edge in the competition? Listen in and you be the judge. Rad Pies MD https://www.instagram.com/radpiesmd White Rabbit Gastropub https://www....
Darina Garland and Kristian Tapaninaho of Ooni- The Start Up That Revolutionized PIzza
April 15, 2022 04:00 - 52 minutes - 72.5 MBToday 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 lot to learn from Darina and Kristian’s story- it is one of conviction, great business principles and values, and community. Follow Ooni https://www.instagram.com/oonihq Add me on IG https://www.instagram.com/whatsgooddough Buy an Ooni! https://ooni.com/?sscid=31k6_y2z7b...
Shipping a New York Pizzeria to Pakistan with Omar Qadir of Famous O's Pizza
April 08, 2022 05:14 - 43 minutes - 60.3 MBWhen 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... That's when it clicked. He didn't just have some crappy pizzeria across the seas. No, this dude is legit. You are going to hear of an amazing story of an individual who pays the ultimate homage to New York Pizza Follow Omar https://www.instagram.com/famousosofficial Add ...
Shipping a New York Pizzeria to Pakistan with Omar Qadir of Famous O’s Pizza
April 08, 2022 05:14 - 43 minutes - 60.3 MBWhen 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... That's when it clicked. He didn't just have some crappy pizzeria across the seas. No, this dude is legit. You are going to hear of an amazing story of an individual who pays the ultimate homage to New York Pizza Follow Omar https://www.instagram.com/famousosofficial Add me...
Ghost Kitchen or Second Location? with Omar from Famous O's Pizza
April 06, 2022 17:40 - 7 minutes - 10.1 MBOmar 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. New episode this Friday sharing Omar's story! Add me on IGhttps://www.instagram.com/whatsgooddough Buy an Ooni! https://ooni.com/?sscid=31k6_y2z7b&utm_medium=shareasale&utm_source=2800064&utm_campaign=1232202 Get your Corto Olive Oil https://corto-olive.com/ Help...
Ghost Kitchen or Second Location?
April 06, 2022 17:40 - 7 minutes - 10.1 MBOmar 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. New episode this Friday sharing Omar's story! Add me on IGhttps://www.instagram.com/whatsgooddough Buy an Ooni! https://ooni.com/?sscid=31k6_y2z7b&utm_medium=shareasale&utm_source=2800064&utm_campaign=1232202 Get your Corto Olive Oil https://corto-olive.com/ Help...
Ghost Kitchen or Second Location? with Omar from Famous O’s Pizza
April 06, 2022 17:40 - 7 minutes - 10.1 MBOmar 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. New episode this Friday sharing Omar's story! Add me on IGhttps://www.instagram.com/whatsgooddough Buy an Ooni! https://ooni.com/?sscid=31k6_y2z7b&utm_medium=shareasale&utm_source=2800064&utm_campaign=1232202 Get your Corto Olive Oil https://corto-olive.com/ Help Me Ma...
New York Pizza Association?! With Omar of Famous O’s Pizza
April 04, 2022 14:16 - 8 minutes - 11.7 MBSimilar 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 IGhttps://www.instagram.com/whatsgooddough Buy an Ooni! https://ooni.com/?sscid=31k6_y2z7b&utm_medium=shareasale&utm_source=2800064&utm_campaign=1232202 Get your Corto Olive Oil https://corto-olive.com/ Help Me Make A Better Show And Fill Out My Survey! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSerYKvpqc0lKUyyp1JLdzDe-frsToUU6GYminY...
Mike Kurtz of Mike’s Hot Honey - The Power of Commitment
April 01, 2022 03:39 - 33 minutes - 45.3 MBWe 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 that we all need to listen to. Follow Mike @ https://www.instagram.com/mikeshothoney Add me on IG https://www.instagram.com/whatsgooddough Buy an Ooni! https://ooni.com/?sscid=31k6_y2z7b&utm_medium=shareasale&utm_source=2800064&utm_campaign=1232202 Get your Corto Olive Oi...
Sarah Minnick of Lovely’s Fifty Fifty- Confidence, $4.00 ranch, and how to shop for vegetables
March 31, 2022 01:00 - 55 minutes - 76.2 MBThroughout 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 prestigious Portland pizzeria. In our conversation, she breaks down the flour in her dough and its respective roles, how to shop for vegetables at a farmers market, and gives resources on how to use them. Finally, she talks about how she increased her prices and the justi...
Part 2 Full Interviews With 10 Women at the Las Vegas Pizza Expo
March 26, 2022 04:35 - 51 minutes - 70.1 MBFull interviews with the 10 women I interviewed. Listen to the entire episode or jump around using the timestamps below! Last but not least, support them and follow them on IG! Links below. 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! Timestamps and IG Accounts (1:57) Leah @pizzaleah707 (6:23) Miriam @TheZaReport 8:07 Donatella @Donatellaarpaia 10:13 Andrea @BkFreshGrocer 12:05 Maberl...
12 Powerful Interviews With Women at the Las Vegas Pizza Expo
March 26, 2022 04:35 - 51 minutes - 70.1 MBThank 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 @Donatellaarpaia (10:13) Andrea @BkFreshGrocer (12:05) Maberly @BrooklynsBestLV (15:49) Liz @BrooklynsBestLV (18:28) Liryc @lirycnotlyric (21:13) Samantha @mezzalunawoodfiredpizza (27:34) Linda @firedupfresh (31:19) Cherish @izzyspizzabus (35:53) Jhy @Devouredpizza (4...
12 Powerful Interviews With Women at the Las Vegas Pizza Expo
March 26, 2022 04:35 - 51 minutes - 70.1 MBThank 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 @Donatellaarpaia (10:13) Andrea @BkFreshGrocer (12:05) Maberly @BrooklynsBestLV (15:49) Liz @BrooklynsBestLV (18:28) Liryc @lirycnotlyric (21:13) Samantha @mezzalunawoodfiredpizza (27:34) Linda @firedupfresh (31:19) Cherish @izzyspizzabus (35:53) Jhy @Devouredpizza (40:38) Nicole B...
Part 1 A Quick Lesson from 10 Women at the Las Vegas Pizza Expo
March 26, 2022 04:31 - 16 minutes - 22.6 MBIn this first episode of the Women at the Expo, you will hear a short segment from each of the 10 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 put them here for your listening pleasure. Let me know what you think about this type of show. There is a survey at the bottom for you to help me out! Add me on IG Buy an Ooni! Get your Corto Olive Oil Help Me Make A Better Show And Fill Out My Survey! Support t...
12 Powerful Messages from Women at Las Vegas Pizza Expo
March 26, 2022 04:31 - 16 minutes - 22.6 MBIn 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 put them here for your listening pleasure. Let me know what you think about this type of show. There is a survey at the bottom for you to help me out! 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 po...
From Tartine to Opening a Community First Brick and Mortar with Ashely Patino @ Pizza Bones
March 18, 2022 04:00 - 52 minutes - 48.2 MBI 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 to her hometown. She landed jobs at the world-renowned Tartine and SF favorite, Pizzeria Del Popolo. Today she runs pizza bones, a community-oriented brick-and-mortar pizzeria serving anti-Neapolitan pizzas. She talks about the ups and downs of being a business owner- f...
Don't let over preparation stop you- Bonus Episode with Jenna @ The Juliet Mike and Wala Private Dining
March 16, 2022 18:01 - 6 minutes - 6.15 MBWhen 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 Oil Help Me Make A Better Show And Fill Out My Survey! Support the podcast and buy a t-shirt!
Don’t let over preparation stop you- Bonus Episode with Jenna @ The Juliet Mike and Wala Private Dining
March 16, 2022 18:01 - 6 minutes - 6.09 MBWhen 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 Oil Help Me Make A Better Show And Fill Out My Survey! Support the podcast and buy a t-shirt!
In Home Private Dining and Finding Your Ikigai With Jenna @ The Juliet Mike and Wala Pizza Private Dining
March 11, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 83.7 MBThis 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 In our conversation- Jenna and I discuss so many things, but the conversation really stands out in three ways areas- her craft, her private dining experience, and her purpose. Important LInks Add Jenna On IG Add me on IG Buy an Ooni! Get your Corto Olive Oil Help Me Make...
Overcoming Instagram and How to Conquer It & #WomensPizzaMonth with Christy Alia @RealCleverFood
March 04, 2022 05:00 - 53 minutes - 73.4 MBChristy 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 history of this IG Community holiday, its significance, and how to join in on the fun! Important Links Add Christy on IG @RealCleverFood 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...
Preparing For Success and Working With Vegan Cheese with Scott Sandler
February 25, 2022 05:00 - 59 minutes - 81.1 MBScott 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- selling a pizzeria and vegan cheese. Scott is one business savvy dude. Scott talks about profitability, business partners, and so many more important details. In the second half of this conversation, Scott breaks down his amazing cashew cheese recipe and how to make it....
Tips From A Pizza Judge- How to win a pizza competition with Lucio Arancibia
February 22, 2022 17:21 - 28 minutes - 39.2 MBI 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 out Lucio’s newsletter email me: [email protected] Buy an Ooni Get your Corto olive oil Lucio has over 40 years’ experience in the hospitality industry in all facets of food and beverage operations and has held senior positions with Mandalay Resort Group, Bally...
Bonus: Your Ego Is Stopping You From Becoming A Better Pizzamaker with Joshua Lowden
February 18, 2022 06:00 - 12 minutes - 17.4 MBJosh 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 piece in the past. Add Josh On IG @wickedfirepizza 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 and buy a t shirt!
Bonus Episode: What’s Wrong With Conveyer Belt Ovens? And Picking The Right Oven with Dean Litster
February 18, 2022 05:00 - 6 minutes - 8.48 MBPicking 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 and buy a t shirt!
Bonus Episode: What's Wrong With Conveyer Belt Ovens? And Picking The Right Oven with Dean Litster
February 18, 2022 05:00 - 6 minutes - 8.48 MBPicking 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 and buy a t shirt!
Pod Updates + Pizza Expo Saving Tips!!!!
February 13, 2022 08:00 - 14 minutes - 19.3 MBLet me know what's good dough [email protected] 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 notes. LMFREE22 its supposed to be a free pass let me know if it works! BOGO DMFREE22 Past Codes: EMRF1, NEWYEAR Join Caesars Rewards Get Southwest Miles By Signing up for their credit card (Affiliate)
Quitting a 6 Figure Job For a Mobile Wood Fired Pizza Truck with Joshua Lowden
February 11, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 59.3 MBI’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 that he had leading up to that moment in his life. The first part of our convo is about his mobile wood-fired pizza business. We talk about brand, getting customers, and how that is all tied to making a product that Josh is super proud of. USEFUL LINKS Add Josh On IG @wick...
Pushing The Envelope Through Windsor-Style Pizza and Turning Around A Failing Business with Dean Litster @Professorzaaa
February 04, 2022 05:00 - 59 minutes - 81.3 MBIn 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 business and how he, a box boy turned corporate pizza chef turned business owner, turned a bleeding restaurant around. We talk about the importance of hard work AND taking a break, and we get into some of the psychology he applies to manage his employees. Timestamp (2:30...
I finally listened to John Arena
February 02, 2022 00:22 - 8 minutes - 11.1 MBIf 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 ...
Commit to this one goal and become a better pizza maker
February 02, 2022 00:21 - 6 minutes - 8.37 MBI’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 ...
Overcoming Creative Blocks and Weirdoughs with Feng of Leopard Crust
January 28, 2022 05:00 - 58 minutes - 53.1 MBAhhh 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 pizz...
Add Your Ingredients, Mix, and Watch It Grow with Nicole Russell of Last Dragon Pizza & Pizza Wars
January 21, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 84.3 MBNicole 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 ye...
How One Bite Changed My Life with Fredi Bello @Fredi The Pizza Man
January 14, 2022 05:00 - 46 minutes - 64.3 MBToday 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 a...
Do this one thing build trust and more engagement on your Instagram Posts
January 10, 2022 05:00 - 7 minutes - 10.2 MBFor 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!
Sourdough Pizza and How to Blow Up On Instagram Reels with Matt Harrison @PizzaioloHarri
January 07, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 61.5 MBMatt 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...
Issues With My ”Top 9 Most Listened” List
December 31, 2021 05:00 - 16 minutes - 22.6 MBI 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-Doughcati...
Issues With My "Top 9 Most Listened" List
December 31, 2021 05:00 - 16 minutes - 22.6 MBI 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) Mo...
Travel Hacking to Eat Pizza
December 28, 2021 05:54 - 14 minutes - 19.7 MBIn 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 cal...
You are the average of the five people you associate with most
December 27, 2021 23:01 - 7 minutes - 10.9 MBOn 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...