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An Aeropress at Cinderella's Castle

Hospo Bimbo - May 26, 2023 21:00 - 41 minutes
I have officially moved back to the USofA after being in New Zealand for 10 years. What better way to fight jet-lag than with a brand new episode?!  Where do we draw the line with coffee trends?!  Jalapeños, orange juice, olive oil, hot sauce... I just saw a video this morning on Parmesan chees...

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Nomadic Hospo | Hubert Haciski Part 2

Hospo Bimbo - January 27, 2023 17:00 - 54 minutes
Chef attends sushi chef institute in California - opens up pop up in Hamburg. A love story about cooking, spearfishing, building a better life, and travelling - all while being in a travelling kitchen.  It's 2023, toxic kitchen vibes are out. Being drunk on a chartered yacht and yelling at you...

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Nomadic Hospo | Hubert Haciski Part 1

Hospo Bimbo - January 21, 2023 17:00 - 54 minutes
"People will always eat and drink, no matter where you are. If you take that into perspective and offer hospitality all around the world from different cultures, you can use it anywhere you want." Hubert is a multifaceted chef who has worked here there and everywhere. Starting at an apprentice...

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Hospo Bimbo x YOHOZO Presents: The Ride or Die

Hospo Bimbo - December 09, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour
Picture this: you've tripped and fallen down the rabbit hole and landed in a world of vintage and nostalgia. Welcome to an uncensored chat about lifelong passions with my fellow gal pal and girl boss, Zoe McNicholas. Zoe is a creative at the core. With an eye for detail and appreciation for desi...

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The Coffee Girl

Hospo Bimbo - December 01, 2022 17:00 - 32 minutes
On this episode of the Hospo Bimbo Podcast- let's dial in from the backseat of an Audi A3 and do a quick skim on some weird yet interesting differences between NZ and USA hospo. Bass Pro Shops apparently have restaurants inside of them and one of them is called Uncle Buck's that has 12 lanes of ...

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Coffee, Poutine... and me

Hospo Bimbo - October 27, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour
Coming in hot and solo - let's debrief about the K Rd Mini Series, let's spill the tea on why we don't drink tea, and most importantly, foods that should never be mixed with a bottomless filter.  It's nice to be back and I've got some glorious news. Lots of exciting things are in the pipeline a...

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The Daily Routine | Albert Yen

Hospo Bimbo - September 29, 2022 22:00 - 55 minutes
Albert has a severe love for coffee which has led him to open up a coffee shop : Daily Daily. I don't even like calling it a 'coffee shop' because the name alone feels unjust. Walking into Daily Daily, you feel an instant wave of tranquility wash over you. It's one of the few places in Auckland ...

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The Nostalgic Slice | Danielle Butler

Hospo Bimbo - September 29, 2022 22:00 - 56 minutes
A bite that takes you home. Danielle is the owner/operator of The Pie Piper - an amazing pie and desert shop located at 3/321 Karangahape Road.  I think we clicked straight away because, ya know, we're American, and we both love diners and desserts.  Danielle and I talk about the importance of...

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Manaakitanga | Renee Coulter

Hospo Bimbo - September 29, 2022 22:00 - 56 minutes
Renee is the owner of Coco's Cantina - a super iconic restaurant on Karangahape Road. Think - Italian food meets fever dream.. but in a damn good way.  Throughout all of my interviews, Coco's Cantina has been brought up multiple times for Damaris and Renee's hospitable vibes, and the care and lo...

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Just Add Salt | James Corlett

Hospo Bimbo - September 29, 2022 22:00 - 46 minutes
James is the head chef of Sneaky Snacky - home of the Wagyu Donut Burger. This Korean-fusion spot is not just aesthetic for your eyeballs, but a place where you put on some kitchen gloves, and eat a burger that should be consumed behind closed doors. We all know that salty and sweet can make a ...

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Depresso Takeaways | Self Doubt & Imposter Syndrome

Hospo Bimbo - July 31, 2022 09:00 - 47 minutes
TW: She's a deep one. First part of this episode is all about depression and the many faces she wears. How this seeps into the work place and all other areas of life. Second part, is from the video podcast which is filmed on site at the Vineyard Cottages. For the consolidated video portion of t...

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Depresso Takeaways | Self Doubt & Imposter Syndrome

Hospo Bimbo - July 31, 2022 09:00 - 47 minutes
TW: She's a deep one. First part of this episode is all about depression and the many faces she wears. How this seeps into the work place and all other areas of life. Second part, is from the video podcast which is filmed on site at the Vineyard Cottages. For the consolidated video portion of t...

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Luck Be A Lady in Lockdown

Hospo Bimbo - September 17, 2021 05:00 - 51 minutes
Welcome to Week 5 of lockdown in New Zealand. In this episode, things get real. I've never been so open about my mental health, insecurities, workflow, secret obsessions, and how i've gone from a girl who didn't know the difference between an mp3 to an mp4, to a sleep deprived, audio obsessed, a...

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Comfort Food | Warren Elwin

Hospo Bimbo - June 18, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour
Hey Bimbos, This week I catch up with Warren Elwin - designer, chef, writer, photographer, all around creative foodie. We talk about his early years and how he found himself working in kitchens all across the globe amidst his travels, to eventually end up back home in New Zealand, designing. W...

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Comfort Food | Warren Elwin

Hospo Bimbo - June 18, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour
Hey Bimbos, This week I catch up with Warren Elwin - designer, chef, writer, photographer, all around creative foodie. We talk about his early years and how he found himself working in kitchens all across the globe amidst his travels, to eventually end up back home in New Zealand, designing. W...

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Slow Food | Served Fast with Chrissie Lahood

Hospo Bimbo - April 30, 2021 05:00 - 49 minutes
This week I catch up with Chrissie Lahood, who co-owns Big Fig located on the lakefront in Wanaka.   Chrissie wasn’t always in Hospo - in fact, she had left a busy advertising career behind her for a couple of good reasons, that found her saying ‘yes’ to a different line of work. While running B...

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Slow Food | Served Fast with Chrissie Lahood

Hospo Bimbo - April 30, 2021 05:00 - 49 minutes
This week I catch up with Chrissie Lahood, who co-owns Big Fig located on the lakefront in Wanaka.   Chrissie wasn’t always in Hospo - in fact, she had left a busy advertising career behind her for a couple of good reasons, that found her saying ‘yes’ to a different line of work. While running B...

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Like A Lady | Tiffany Fowler

Hospo Bimbo - March 26, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour
Tonight I chat with craft beer enthusiast, Tiffany Fowler. Tiffany works in a brewery in Phoenix, AZ and has ultimately made me want to switch professions. She's been working in bar for many years and discusses the major differences between the beer and cocktail world.  We cover everything from ...

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Like A Lady | Tiffany Fowler

Hospo Bimbo - March 26, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour
Tonight I chat with craft beer enthusiast, Tiffany Fowler. Tiffany works in a brewery in Phoenix, AZ and has ultimately made me want to switch professions. She's been working in bar for many years and discusses the major differences between the beer and cocktail world.  We cover everything from ...

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BONUS: The One With Fam | Nicole Rogers

Hospo Bimbo - March 07, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour
BONUS EPISODE: Nikki is my aunt and the sole reason why I got into hospo. I would visit her at work when she was a server and used to observe her interacting with her co-workers and the people she encountered.  We talk about her time in hospo, starting at fast food, then moving to restaurant, an...

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BONUS: The One With Fam | Nicole Rogers

Hospo Bimbo - March 07, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour
BONUS EPISODE: Nikki is my aunt and the sole reason why I got into hospo. I would visit her at work when she was a server and used to observe her interacting with her co-workers and the people she encountered.  We talk about her time in hospo, starting at fast food, then moving to restaurant, an...

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Slice of Paradise | Danielle Cubis

Hospo Bimbo - February 12, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour
Tonight I catch up with the one and only, Danielle Cubis. Dani owns and operates Spongedrop Cakery in Mount Maunganui and has been in the hospo time for a long time.  We chat about how she got into the cake biz, historic hospo horrors, latte bowls, and we also do a lot of reminiscing on our tim...

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Slice of Paradise | Danielle Cubis

Hospo Bimbo - February 12, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour
Tonight I catch up with the one and only, Danielle Cubis. Dani owns and operates Spongedrop Cakery in Mount Maunganui and has been in the hospo time for a long time.  We chat about how she got into the cake biz, historic hospo horrors, latte bowls, and we also do a lot of reminiscing on our tim...

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The Quickie | With Me

Hospo Bimbo - January 14, 2021 23:00 - 34 minutes
Tik Tok, Bulletproof Coffee, Fossils drinking illegally temped coffees, and studies have shown, consuming coffee after 3pm surprisingly will not kill you.  Support the Show. Be sure to follow me on instagram: @hospo_bimbo If you feel like supporting the show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Hospo...

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The Quickie | With Me

Hospo Bimbo - January 14, 2021 23:00 - 34 minutes
Tik Tok, Bulletproof Coffee, Fossils drinking illegally temped coffees, and studies have shown, consuming coffee after 3pm surprisingly will not kill you.  Support the show Be sure to follow me on instagram: @hospobimbo If you feel like supporting the show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Hospobim...

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Suite Dreams | Brittany Gates

Hospo Bimbo - December 11, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour
In tonight's episode, I catch up with my best friend, Brittany Gates, via SquadCast call. Britt is in her room drinking Bud Light Seltzers while I drink a NZ RTD, and we chat about her past and present time working for hotels.  Disclaimer: If you like eating Hormel Chilli, I wouldn't listen to ...

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Suite Dreams | Brittany Gates

Hospo Bimbo - December 11, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour
In tonight's episode, I catch up with my best friend, Brittany Gates, via SquadCast call. Britt is in her room drinking Bud Light Seltzers while I drink a NZ RTD, and we chat about her past and present time working for hotels.  Disclaimer: If you like eating Hormel Chilli, I wouldn't listen to ...

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The Bitch Face | With Yours Truly

Hospo Bimbo - July 24, 2020 07:00 - 55 minutes
Hey Bimbos. In this special episode, I ride it out solo by walking you through my 15 years of Hospo.   Support the show Be sure to follow me on instagram: @hospobimbo If you feel like supporting the show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Hospobimbo Try Epidemic Sound for a FREE 30 day trial using t...

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The Bitch Face | With Yours Truly

Hospo Bimbo - July 24, 2020 07:00 - 55 minutes
Hey Bimbos. In this special episode, I ride it out solo by walking you through my 15 years of Hospo.   Support the Show. Be sure to follow me on instagram: @hospo_bimbo If you feel like supporting the show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Hospobimbo YouTube Channel: here Try Epidemic Sound for a...

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The Owner/Operator Part 2 | Brodie McDonald

Hospo Bimbo - July 12, 2020 21:00 - 37 minutes
In our last half of The Owner/Operator, Brodie and I touch on Covid and how lockdown has impacted us getting back into real life, customer reviews, and finally, the importance of having dinners with your mates!  Support the show Be sure to follow me on instagram: @hospobimbo If you feel like su...

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