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March 16, 2022

Don't let over preparation stop you- Bonus Episode with Jenna @ The Juliet Mike and Wala Private Dining

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...
Feb. 11, 2022

Quitting a 6 Figure Job For a Mobile Wood Fired Pizza Truck with Joshua Lowden

I’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 th...
Jan. 14, 2022

How One Bite Changed My Life with Fredi Bello @Fredi The Pizza Man

Today 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...
Jan. 10, 2022

Do this one thing build trust and more engagement on your Instagram Posts

For 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 Ol...
Sept. 3, 2021

[WGD 84] Tony Gemignani of Tony's Pizza Napoletana, Capo's, Slice House and beyond

In this episode, we talk about the trends in pizza that every pizzamaker needs to know. We discuss Tony's school and why its one of the reasons the world has excellent pizza in the places you'd never expect. Finally, we talk ...
Aug. 30, 2021

[WGD83] Lessons from a 4th Generation Bread Baker- With Nicky Giusto of Central Milling

Win a $50 Central Milling gift card by commenting on the IGTV. Do it ASAP because they are choosing 6 more winners before 9/3 https://www.instagram.com/p/CTFtKEACBpI/ Buy an Ooni! https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1232202&u=2800...
July 30, 2021

Level Up Real Quick: Professor Pizza on Branding

In a world where there are so many pizza makers, there can only be one professor pizza. Find out why it was pretty genius of Tony to take on the identity of Professor Pizza at an early stage in his pizza making career. Follow...
July 23, 2021

[WGD 77] Grandma Pies, Branding, and The Pursuit of Mastery Of Many Styles with Tony Scardino from Professor Pizza

A student of Tony Gemignani, a lover of many styles, Tony Scardino also known as professor pizza educates us on the thing we all love- pizza. We start by talking about dough and we get real scientific with it Tony educates ...
June 25, 2021

[WGD 72] Rafi Bildner from Hilltown Hot Pies

From political organizing to sustainable farming, pizza is the thread that ties it all together. Rafi is the owner and operator of Hilltown Hot Pies- a soon to be mobile wood fired operation focused on naturally leavened pie...
June 4, 2021

[WGD 69] Running a solo brick and mortar in Portland with Craig Melillo from Gracies Apizza

60 pies a night. Be more in tune with your customers and your craft. Leave a legacy. Today we speak with Craig Melillo from Gracies Apizza. In this conversation, we talk about his switch from having employees to running the s...
May 28, 2021

[WGD68] Make it beautiful, mentorship, and how to improve your pizzas to-go, with Chris Decker @Everything But Anchovies

I'm so lucky to be able to geek out on dough with Chris Decker. In this conversation we talk about making beautiful pizzas, his mentors (some obvious, some not) and Chris' soon to be wood fired pizza spot plus the adaptations...
May 21, 2021

[WGD67] Branding, Building A Team, Connecting with Customers, and Delayed Gratification with Jay @Arty_Stan_Pizza [Explicit]

Sorry for the swearing! I will try to chill out on the F Bombs! We speak with Jay from Arty Stan Pizza. Jay talks about delayed gratification, building a team, and being cheeky with his customers. One thing I really love abou...
Dec. 18, 2020

For Mom With Miriam Weiskind from @thezareport

Miriam has an unconventional pizza business by giving away free pizza to those who are most in need. A business that gives product away for free? Sounds counterintuitive right? Actually it's working in her favor and she belie...