Pizza Is My Life

Episodes

Oct. 26, 2025

Meet The Sourdough Pizza That Blew My Mind At The SF Pizza Fest

What happens when a lifelong pizza lover turns his obsession into a craft—and finds his happy place behind the oven? In this episode of What’s Good Dough, Eidref sits down with Matt Lucas, the sourdough pizza mastermind behin...

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Oct. 12, 2025

How A Food Truck Sells Out 200 Slices Of Pizza During Lunch

How do you balance running a mobile pizza trailer and a brick-and-mortar shop—without burning out or burning the pies? In this episode, we visit Charlie’s Pizza to see how they keep their slice game strong while expanding to ...

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Sept. 28, 2025

12 Million A Year And The Epitome Of Pizzerias w/ Esther's Kitchen

What does it take to run one of Las Vegas’ most influential kitchens—and keep raising the bar while staying true to your craft?In this episode of What’s Good Dough, Eidref sits down with James and Dylan of Esther’s Kitchen, a...

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Sept. 14, 2025

Would You Try This Award-Winning Grape Pizza (Yukon Pizza, Las Vegas)?

What happens when you take New York nostalgia, wild creativity, and a family-run pizza shop—and bring it all to the world stage in Las Vegas? In this episode, we head to Las Vegas to hang out with the crew from Yukon Pizza, a...

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Aug. 31, 2025

This Cheese Pizza Beat Every Slice in the World—But How Does It Actua…

What happens when two pizza-obsessed friends from Hamilton, Ontario, chase their dream—and end up winning the world’s best cheese pizza title in Las Vegas? In this episode, we visit Cowabunga Pizza in Hamilton, Ontario, where...

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Aug. 17, 2025

Japanese-Inspired Pizzeria on a Quest for Mastery ( Double 00 Pie And…

What happens when you mix Tokyo-inspired artistry with Neo Neapolitan Pizza in the heart of Las Vegas’ Chinatown? In this episode of What’s Good Dough , we visit Double Zero Pie & Pub —a pizzeria that’s made the prestigious 5...

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Aug. 2, 2025

Quit My Job For Pizza Part 1- How You Do Anything Is...

Let's face it. I was a mess... And everything in my life was. Part of the root of the problem was my environment and how it affected my mental. I fixed that and am now working on improving my game in every facet of my life. I...

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July 20, 2025

John Arena of Metro Pizza and Truly Pizza

What does it mean to keep chasing greatness—even when life throws you its toughest curveballs? Few people in the pizza world are as widely respected — or as profoundly wise — as John Arena. In this powerful episode, Eidref si...

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July 6, 2025

He Tried The Impossible: 8 Flours, 80% Hydration, 100% Sourdough

What kind of pizzaiolo uses eight flours, 80% hydration, and 100% sourdough—and somehow makes it all work?In this episode of What’s Good Dough, Eidref is with Ethan Speizer of Solamente Pizza in Las Vegas, who’s on a mission ...

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June 29, 2025

1 Bullet, 2 Brothers, 3-Day Dough: The Real Story Behind Frank’s Pizz…

How do you manage legacy and ambition? Here is the conversation with two brothers who have turn their family pizzeria into a growing brand while honoring a powerful legacy. Listen in on whether or not they can meet their goal...

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June 21, 2025

Chicago’s Busiest Slice Shop Almost Didn’t Make It

How do you build buzz when you’re just two guys and a window in the cold? Today, we are with Tony and Will from Paulie Gee’s Logan Square to break down what it really took to go from serving slices through a window during the...

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June 15, 2025

The Jules Pizza Pop Up Story: How They Built A Wildly Successful Pop …

Thanks for tuning in. We have a podcast exclusive here (not on Youtube) where we dive in with Max and Anthony of Jules Pizza. We also have a Youtube exclusive of Jules pizza- nearly a 2 hour long episode breaking down the dou...

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June 8, 2025

Inside Chicago’s Most Viral Slice Shop

Can one bad review really define a pizza shop? Today, we’re slicing into the story of Pizza Lobo — the Chicago pizzeria that got slammed on One Bite Pizza Reviews for being “the blandest pizza” someone had tasted in 20 years....

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May 25, 2025

Pizzeria Owner Juggles 5+ Businesses... Should You?

What does it take to build a thriving pizza business without being in the kitchen every day? In this episode, we sit down with Francis Almeda, a multi-business entrepreneur who’s redefining what it means to run a food busines...

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May 11, 2025

“This isn’t pizza” according to Chicago

What does it take to build amazing pizza in a city obsessed with tradition—and why does Middlebrow refuse to use the same dough for all their pies? In this episode, we visit Bungalow by Middlebrow in Chicago to talk with head...

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April 27, 2025

Starting A Pizzeria And Minimizing Risk (Pizza Di Farfalla)

What would it take for you to walk away from an 18-year career to chase your dream of slinging pizzas full-time? If you’ve ever felt the tension between a stable career and a risky passion project, this episode is going to hi...

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April 13, 2025

The Multi-Use Glass Dough Room + The Pizzeria That Made Delivery Pizz…

What if your dough room could pump out 2,800 dough balls, double as a private dining spot, and deliver pizza that still slaps after 30 minutes— thanks to smart, intentional systems? In this episode, Thomas McNaughton, Ryan Po...

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March 31, 2025

He Put A Small PizzaMaster in a 250 Sq Ft Cafe and Cranks with Gio Of…

What Does It Take to Run a Thriving Pizzeria in a Tiny Space? Today, we’re getting an inside look at Gio’s process, from maximizing efficiency in a 250-square-foot kitchen to perfecting a single dough recipe for multiple styl...

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March 17, 2025

What You Might Experience If You Build A Great Restaurant with Craig …

What does it take to reopen a beloved pizzeria after hitting rock bottom? From battling self-doubt and financial struggles to building a powerhouse team, Craig from June’s Pizza shares his journey of resilience, creativity, a...

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March 10, 2025

They Sell 250 Pizzas A Day W/ Only 2 Items On The Menu With Craig of …

What makes June’s Pizza so special? From a simple two-pizza menu to a commitment to quality and sustainability, this pizzeria has redefined what it means to focus on the details. Today, we’re visiting June’s Pizza, a beloved ...

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Feb. 16, 2025

He Opened A Pizzeria In 2024— Here’s What Went Wrong w/ Dane of Slow …

Would you spend $60,000 just to install an oven? That’s the dilemma Dane from Slow Co Pizza faced when opening his pizzeria. The hidden costs of launching a restaurant can be brutal—so how did he pivot and still make his drea...

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Feb. 2, 2025

If Space Opens Up Next To A Brewery- Run Don’t Walk With Paul Of Pie …

What’s the secret to launching a successful pizzeria with minimal resources and a tiny space? In today’s episode, we’re chatting with Paul, the self-taught pizza master behind Pie Trap Pizza, a thriving pizzeria born from a b...

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