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What if I told you that the difference between struggling and thriving in the restaurant industry is just one conversation away? I’m Josh Kopel, a Michelin-awarded restaurateur who’s spent decades building blockbuster brands across every tier of dining. I know the challenges you’re facing—because I’ve been there. That’s why I created FULL COMP. Every week, I go one-on-one with the smartest minds in the game—restaurateurs, chefs, and industry insiders who’ve cracked the code. Together, we unp ...
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Restaurant Operator

Networld Media Group

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This podcast series from the publishers of FastCasual.com, PizzaMarketplace.com and QSRweb.com provides restaurant owners and executives with the insights and inspiration they need to grow their brands. Each episode features interviews with experienced restauranteurs, industry experts, and thought leaders, who share practical tips and advice for running a successful restaurant business.
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HUNGRY.

Dan Pope

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HUNGRY is the podcast for Challenger Food and Drink brands wanting to pour gasoline on their growth. Fancy being kind? Want to feel warm inside? Please hit the Subscribe button. You’d really, really make my week.
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The Restaurant Innovator is a podcast from the editors of FSR magazine—the leading publication for full-service restaurants—that dives into the world of running restaurants and explores the latest trends, strategies, and technologies being used by today's NextGen operators. Each episode features insightful conversations with trailblazing restaurateurs who are leading the charge in creating new and memorable experiences. From cutting-edge menu design and front-of-house operations to back-of-h ...
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The Restaurant Guys

The Restaurant Guys

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Mark Pascal and Francis Schott are The Restaurant Guys! The two have been best friends and restaurateurs for over 30 years. They started The Restaurant Guys Radio Show and Podcast in 2005 and have hosted some of the most interesting and important people in the food and beverage world. After a 10 year hiatus they have returned! Each week they post a brand new episode and a Vintage Selection from the archives. Join them for great conversations about food, wine and the finer things in life. **T ...
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Gastropod

Cynthia Graber and Nicola Twilley

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Food with a side of science and history. Every other week, co-hosts Cynthia Graber and Nicola Twilley serve up a brand new episode exploring the hidden history and surprising science behind a different food- or farming-related topic, from aquaculture to ancient feasts, from cutlery to chile peppers, and from microbes to Malbec. We interview experts, visit labs, fields, and archaeological digs, and generally have lots of fun while discovering new ways to think about and understand the world t ...
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The Food Professor

Michael LeBlanc, Dr. Sylvain Charlebois

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Join Dr. Sylvain Charlebois, Senior Director, Agri-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University in Halifax with host Michael LeBlanc as they look at the hot issues in the food, foodservice, grocery and restaurant industries. We'll discuss proprietary industry and consumer food related research, check out fresh new ideas and talk about half baked strategies. © 2020-2025 M.E. LeBlanc & Company Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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Welcome to Restaurant Overdose- a bold unfiltered podcast dedicated to the chaotic beauty of life in the service industry. Whether you are a seasoned bartender, a fresh faced server, or someone just fascinated by the world behind the scenes, this show was made for you. Each episode features unfiltered interviews, deep dives into cocktail & beverage history, and or Real life stories, meant to build community and connection for service workers. Hosted by someone who's lived it, loved it and is ...
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The meez Podcast

Josh Sharkey

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Josh Sharkey (Entrepreneur, professional chef, and founder/CEO of meez, the culinaryOS for food professionals) interviews world class entrepreneurs in the food space that are shifting the paradigm of how we innovate and operate in our industry.
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Happy Half Hour

San Diego Magazine

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The weekly guide to San Diego's food + drink scene, hosted by award-winning food writer and Food Network host Troy Johnson and San Diego Magazine's culture brain, Jackie Bryant. Field notes and perspectives on restaurants, bars, and chefs—including dishes and drinks you gotta try, restaurant openings and closings, events worth your time, and laugh-cry interviews with chefs, restaurant owners, farmers, brewers, and makers who make San Diego's food + drink scene hum.
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Welcome to Modern Solutions for Modern Restaurants—the go-to podcast for bold restaurant tech founders and revenue leaders who want to win. Hosted by Paul Molinari of Popcorn GTM, the go-to-market agency trusted by the industry’s top innovators, this show is your filter in a market flooded with 1,500+ tech vendors and AI-powered hype. Paul gets straight to what works—talking with the sharpest minds in the business to uncover strategies that actually move the needle. If you’re serious about g ...
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Welcome to the Restaurant Talk Podcast, the go-to podcast for bar and restaurant industry professionals looking to learn, grow, and thrive in this ever-evolving industry. Whether you're a seasoned restaurateur, an up-and-coming chef, a bartender honing your craft, or a hospitality entrepreneur, this show is designed to help you navigate the challenges and opportunities of the restaurant world. Join us as we dive deep into industry trends, expert insights, real-world success stories, and acti ...
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Restaurant Masterminds Podcast

Savor Podcast Network

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Are you a restaurant owner or operator looking to navigate the chaos of the ever-changing hospitality industry? Look no further than the Restaurant Masterminds Podcast - "Journey Of Success" Hosted by industry experts with decades of combined experience in leadership, marketing, technology, and operations, this podcast is your ultimate guide to overcoming challenges and achieving success in the restaurant business. Hosts Rudy Miick - Culture Guru Paul Barron - Futurist and Tech Fortune Telle ...
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A podcast for entrepreneurs and those who hustle Elevate your entrepreneurial game with actionable advice and inspiring interviews from high-level entrepreneurs, business owners, and overall badasses in the game. Join our host, Alex Quin, as we make navigating the Entrepreneurial Journey a little bit easier with real-life stories and lessons from guests like Tony Robbins, Nicky Jam, Andy Frisella, Randi Zuckerberg, Grant Cardone, Chris Voss, and Neil Patel to name a few. Whether you're just ...
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The Headsmack Podcast with host Paul Povolni invites you to listen in on conversations with misfits, mavericks and trailblazers. Join us as we explore the life of difference-makers and those who have stumbled, fumbled and then soared. Be inspired as they candidly share their journeys and the aha moments that changed everything.
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Welcome to The Michelle Pascoe Hospitality Podcast, where we explore the heart of the hospitality industry through conversations with leaders, experts, and innovators. Each episode brings you insights, practical advice, and inspiring stories that help you elevate guest experiences, enhance team performance, and stay ahead of industry trends. Whether you're an owner, manager, or passionate professional, this podcast will ignite your passion for hospitality. Tune in, learn, and grow with us!
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The Food Intelligence Podcast is a show from Tastewise, where we talk to innovators and leaders in the food and beverage industry to learn how they grow brands and build amazing businesses. Our mission with this show is to share valuable advice with other Go-To-Market professionals in the food industry and learn as much as we can in the process.
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The Pizza King Podcast is where pizzeria owners and operators go to sharpen their skills, build better teams, and grow more profitable businesses. Hosted by Tyrell Reed—franchise leader, coach, and author of Next Level Leadership—each episode delivers practical insights, real-life stories, and expert advice to help you win in the pizza business. Whether you're opening your first shop or scaling your tenth, this show is your guide to pizza business excellence.
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The Post Shift Podcast with Shawn Soole dives into the business of hospitality with raw, honest conversations on entrepreneurship, leadership, mental health, and modern hospitality culture. From industry icons to rising stars, each episode unpacks real stories, hard lessons, and fresh ideas that help bar and restaurant pros thrive. Tune in for unfiltered insights into what it takes to build a lasting, meaningful career in today’s fast-changing hospitality world.
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Grounded

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Join us as we engage with top tier producers in the foodservice industry to hear their perspective from all links throughout the supply chain. Here, we discuss brand development, company culture, global supply chain strategy, culinary innovation and leadership from folks who founded, operate or manage multi-unit restaurant chains. Each show is tailored around the guest to dig deep into their unique journey and how it shapes their current procurement strategy in order to aggregate the best in ...
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I Hope No One Heard That

Antonio Sims & Nick Mckee

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Just two friends having real conversations and building something bigger. Our platform is all about shining a light on grinders, hustlers, and creators who are making moves and leveling up—just like us. We want to hear your story—the struggles, the sacrifices, and the wins that got you where you are today. Whether you’re a restaurant owner, clothing brand, reseller, athlete, hairstylist, nail tech, lash tech, or any entrepreneur chasing a dream, we want to feature you. If you’ve got somethin ...
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Motley Fool Money

The Motley Fool

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Motley Fool Money is a daily podcast for stock investors. Weekday episodes offer a long-term perspective on business news with The Motley Fool's investment analysts. Weekend shows are a mix of investing classes and longer-form interviews.
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The Johnjay & Rich Show is a non-stop blend of pop culture, music news and events, and relationship advice. The show is a special brand of "reality radio," where you're able to interact with the crew from morning to night via every form of social media - Instagram, Snapchat, Twitter, Facebook, email and text messaging. There's never a dull moment with this crew!! PLUS, 2nd DATE UPDATE! WAR of the ROSES!
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In my experience, the brightest and most successful people’s stories resemble a dish from a fancy restaurant - served with a lot of pretty garnishes, but never enough meat. We always hear about the pretty things, the grand finale, the successes, and the highs, but never much about the external pressures, internal conflicts, struggles, and self-doubt. Yet, the real juicy, meaty bits make the dish worthwhile in the first place (no offence to any vegans). Frustrated with this reality and itchin ...
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Restaurant Dining (UK)

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Thoughts on restaurant eating and fine dining in the UK. As the episodes go by we hope to bring you features, news, reviews and topical critical opinion about the top end of the restaurant world. www.finediningguide.co.uk
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Brand Mavericks

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”Explore ’Brand Mavericks’ with Neal DiPentino, a podcast that goes into the journeys of innovative franchise leaders transforming sectors. Brand Mavericks is about more than business: it’s about creating positive change and building lasting legacies. This podcast offers practical advice and inspiration, and is ideal for those ready to embrace their entrepreneurial journey or raise the bar for their businesses. Listen on your preferred platform and start creating your success story with ”Bra ...
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Consumer VC takes a look into early-stage consumer investing and venture capital. If you are interested in learning about consumer trends, have a b2c business and interested in learning about the fundraising process at the early stage, you have come to the right place. Mike interviews some of the top venture capitalists in the world that focus on B2C and consumer type companies or have a deep track record investing in these categories such as marketplaces, SaaS, social, CPG and non-tech subs ...
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Walk-In Talk Podcast Where the back-of-house stories take center stage. Hosted by Carl Fiadini, founder of Walk-In Talk Media, the Walk-In Talk Podcast is the #1 ranked food podcast on Apple Charts—bringing raw, unfiltered conversations from chefs, restaurateurs, farmers, bartenders, and all the hands that feed us. We go beyond the pass, capturing the pulse of the hospitality world with exclusive trade show coverage, compelling mini-documentaries, and intimate interviews with culinary leader ...
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Shining a light on the change-minded Restaurant Leaders behind our favorite brands. Get inspired with innovative brand building, guest engagement, and revenue-driving strategies. Join host Jen Kern, long-time CMO, as she dishes with leading restaurant pros who are elevating their game and careers by staying agile in the face of uncertainty to help their brands shine and prosper.
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Immerse yourself in the magic of in-person experiences. In each podcast episode, Sujean sits down with the founders and creatives who are shaping our experiential world - from iconic restaurants and events, to immersive retail and travel. Uncover the hidden details and business insights that make an experience unforgettable. And learn about the personal setbacks and bold reinventions that have led to inspiring careers. Part travel show, part brand strategy, part blueprint for reinvention, Al ...
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At ezCater, we want to help restaurants grow a successful catering business. Whether you're in the early stages of building a business or an industry veteran, let us help you dip into the $61.5 billion catering market. In each episode of "The Catering Feed," we talk to restaurant industry leaders of thriving brands who share insights and tactics to ramp up your catering business.
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Connecting hospitality with the tech that makes it better. Hosted by Chris Fletcher — former operator, now tech matchmaker — Tech on Toast brings you sharp, unfiltered conversations with the people shaping hospitality’s future. Each week, we sit down with operators, founders, and innovators to unpack the tech, tactics, and trends transforming how the industry works. From smarter kitchens and AI-driven scheduling to loyalty apps and next-gen EPOS, we cut through the noise to find what really ...
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Ghost Kitchen Gurus: Beyond the Blueprint | Your Weekly Guide to Virtual Restaurant Mastery Welcome to Ghost Kitchen Gurus: Beyond the Blueprint, the ultimate podcast for anyone looking to conquer the world of virtual restaurants! Join hosts [Host Brian, The Visionary, and Will, The Operational Expert, every week as they take you deep into the rapidly expanding ghost kitchen industry. Inspired by JM Spiegel's "The Ghost Kitchen Startup Bible" and the "Culinary Clouds" course, we go far beyon ...
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Plum Luv Foods live is the Number One digital audio live food talk show heard live on Spreaker, Stitcher radio, Iheart radio, Spotify Thursday Nights at 10pm and archived to Itunes and everywhere podcasts are downloaded. Plum Luv Foods Live is Hosted by culinary and TV vet Chef Plum. Chef Plum is the host of “Edible on the Road” for “Edible Magazine, Seasoned on NPR, Restaurant Road Trip, and has had multiple appearances on The Food Network, CBS, ABC, BET, and was the host of the nationally ...
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The My First Restaurant podcast aims to teach restaurateurs how to start, run, and grow a successful restaurant business. We interview successful restaurant owners about the nitty gritty details behind opening a restaurant, and what it takes to succeed. Past guests include Charles Bililies of Souvla, Ike Shehadeh from Ike's Love & Sandwiches, and Leo Kremer from Dos Toros Taqueria. Hosted by Bryan Tublin, Co-Founder & CEO of Kitava, a multi-unit clean casual restaurant brand based in the Bay ...
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Most people don’t make it out of nightlife. Jamey Shirah didn’t just make it out—he turned the lessons from late nights and crowded bars into a powerhouse hospitality group that’s redefining what Southern restaurants can be. As the founder of Revival Restaurant Group, Jamey shares how he navigated the leap from nightlife to high-end dining, what he…
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What started as a look into lawsuits surrounding Diageo's tequila empire turned into something bigger- a story of silencing, strategy, and stolen brand identity. In this episode, we expose the lesser known legal battle between Diageo & 21 Seeds, the women founded flavored tequila brand with serious momentum-until it was aquired and quietly smothere…
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In this episode of the Restaurant Operator Podcast, host Mandy Detwiler, editor of QSRweb and Pizza Marketplace, chats with Amanda Potts, vice president of marketing and innovation for A&W Restaurants, about Potts' diverse background and how she returned to a foodservice career after working in the automotive industry. Potts has more than 30 years …
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In this episode of Modern Solutions for Modern Restaurants, we're going deep into some unexpected territory. This is a "deep dive" episode I created using multiple AI tools, and the topic or title is called The Prince of Brand Marketing: Leveraging Ancient Wisdom for Modern Market Domination. This conversation draws from four powerful sources—inclu…
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Glimpse is the all‑in‑one, AI‑powered deductions management platform for CPG brands—automating deduction capture, classification, disputes, and accounting. Recover more revenue while saving time – ⁠https://www.tryglimpse.com/ EisnerAmper provides financial advisory services tailored to the specific needs of consumer product companies. Looking for a…
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Does a mixed bag of economic data forecast a good future for businesses that depend on consumer spending? We debate the results! Tim Beyers, Alicia Alfiere, and Tom King discuss: - Quarterly results from Etsy and Roblox. - Whether Reddit is shaping up to be a Rule Breaker. - A bit of business history as the big grocers prepare to report earnings. T…
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HAPPY MONDAY! Welcome to the FALL PREMIERE of Johnjay and Rich! Season 25 is in FULL FORCE. TODAY, we embrace the transition from SUMMER HURRAHS to FALL GRIND by recapping our trips and doubling down on the DRAMA. YOUR REVENGE STORIES, checking in with our old pal and former cast member GRANT INMAN! Then it's 3 FULL ROUNDS of MIC DROP, TV, and MORE…
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Join Paul Molinari on 'Modern Solutions for Modern Restaurants' as he welcomes guest Mike Lukianoff of SignalFlare.ai to discuss how AI is transforming decision-making in the restaurant industry. They dive into the challenges posed by data overload, the innovative concept of decision intelligence, and SignalFlare's effective solutions using AI-driv…
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Alex Quin and Michelle Chia break down a complete marketing strategy for taco restaurants—from naming and branding to launch tactics, special events, social media content, AI tools, influencer campaigns, and customer retention. Emphasizing the importance of storytelling, consistent brand voice, data-driven decisions, and team culture, they offer ac…
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Rory Sutherland took a TOTALLY new angle to this conversation Rory like you’ve never heard him before. ON THE MENU: Bottle Neck Theory: how brands can use Bottle Neck Theory to grow their brand, Bottle necks will move The 7th Law of Persuasion: “Confession works well in the church and well in the advertising room” Bryon Sharp: Mental Availability v…
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It's been 6 weeks since Noah and Lenora updated us. She had a NEW MAN... ARE THEY STILL TOGETHER? This week let's talk to a more narrative Noah dive into a childhood full circle moment. It's STORY TIME! Then, you'll catch up with Lenora's interesting dating life. Apparently her man and her have a SAFE WORD?!?! Aaaand get some hints to set the stage…
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How can investors separate the signal from the noise? What’s the key to achieving financial freedom? And what’s the real risk investors face? Motley Fool analyst Buck Hartzell and contributor Rich Lumelleau talk with financial theorist and neurologist Bill Bernstein, author of numerous books, including The Four Pillars of Investing. The conversatio…
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More people are claiming Social Security early in 2025. Robert Brokamp speaks with Dr. Michael Finke, a professor at the American College of Financial Services, about why he thinks this is likely a mistake for most retirees.Also in this episode: - How much money do you need to be financially comfortable, and how much makes you wealthy? - Which coun…
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Kevin Murphy went from barely graduating high school in the Bronx to painting the cover of a Rolling Stones album and building a global art education empire. Founder of Art Academy Schools and Evolve Artist, Kevin shares the raw, inspiring journey behind his evolution from construction worker to internationally recognized fine artist and educator. …
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The Fed’s Inflation Conundrum & an AI Billionaire Battle RoyaleThe Fed kept rates flat this week, Apple and Amazon reported earnings, and we have the biggest names in AI battle it out for supremacy.Travis Hoium, Lou Whiteman, and Jason Moser discuss:- The Fed’s decision to hold rates steady - Apple and Amazon earnings - AI billionaire battle royale…
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Are financial mistakes draining your restaurant’s profits? In this episode, we break down the top 10 restaurant financial mistakes—from tip reporting and payroll to sales tax and bookkeeping. Tax pro Cindy Montoya from KAC Consulting shares how to fix the leaks and boost your bottom line.Unlock all the Secrets to Running a Highly Profitable Restaur…
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In this live episode, Shawn Soole welcomes acclaimed bartender, author, and cocktail innovator Alex Kratena, co-founder of the prestigious P(our) festival and creator of truly boundary-pushing drink experiences. Get ready for an insightful dive into flavor design, creative inspiration, and the future of hospitality. 🧠 What You’ll Learn: Alex’s jour…
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The salient point of this podcast episode centers on Chef Ricardo Castro's unwavering dedication to his craft as he navigates the culinary landscape. Ricardo, a classically trained chef with Puerto Rican roots, exemplifies the spirit of resilience and creativity, as he shares insights into his journey and the innovative techniques that define his a…
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In this special edition of the Tech on Toast Podcast, host Chris Fletcher sits down with Naveed Islam, Chief Information Security Officer at Dojo, to discuss the state of cybersecurity in an increasingly digital and AI-driven world.From phishing and data breaches to payment fraud and quantum computing, this episode breaks down complex issues in a w…
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The Federal Reserve holds rates steady for now, but an ever-evolving trade and tariff picture raises questions about for how long. Also, Meta Platforms and Microsoft earnings suggest no slowdown in AI spending. Lou Whiteman, Rachel Warren, and Jon Quast discuss: - The Federal Reserve’s decision to keep rates steady - A shift in smartphone productio…
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#393 This week on Happy Half Hour, co-hosts Troy and Jackie sit down with Emily Brubaker, executive chef of Omni La Costa Resort & Spa, to talk about her recent win on the premiere season of Yes, Chef!, a national cooking competition judged by Martha Stewart and Spanish-American chef and restaurateur José Andrés. Brubaker shares what it was like to…
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I’m Josh Kopel, a Michelin-awarded restaurateur and the creator of the Restaurant Scaling System. I’ve spent decades in the industry, building, scaling, and coaching restaurants to become more profitable and sustainable. On this show, I cut through the noise to give you real, actionable strategies that help independent restaurant owners run smarter…
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Current day intro and the interview is a Vintage Selection from 2005 The Banter The Guys, in 2025, set the scene for this interview with Ruth Reichl, a newspaper restaurant critic who changed the landscape of professional reviews. The Guys share reviews they have received and ones they were glad they didn’t. The Conversation The Restaurant Guys int…
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