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The Hot Slice
The Hot Slice brings you inspiring stories, strategies and lessons learned from successful pizzeria professionals and top experts. This podcast is hosted by the team at Pizza Today, the premier network for pizzeria professionals. We’re bringing our award-winning interviewing and 37 years as a trusted pizza restaurant partner to the airwaves with real, in-depth conversations with pizzeria owners, champion pizza makers, industry pros and others to help make your business better.
Podcasting since 2020 • 299 episodes
The Hot Slice
Latest Episodes
299. Pizza Expo Insiders’ Scoop from the Pizza Team
Get ready for the world's largest pizza show! In this special insider episode, the Pizza Today team pulls back the curtain on International Pizza Expo 2026 in Las Vegas, March 24–26. Hear directly from Jeremy White, Brand Director of Emerald Fo...
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Episode 299
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43:43
298. The Olympics of Pizza With Justin Wadstein
Ever wondered what it takes to juggle a soccer ball while spinning a pizza dough? Or how nerve-wracking it is to toss a dough skin blindfolded while a panel of judges watches your every move?Welcome to “The Olympics of Pizza!” In this ep...
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Episode 298
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26:35
297. The Art of Award-Winning Pizza with Ryan O'Hara
Ever wondered what it takes to turn a neighborhood pizza joint into a James Beard semifinalist in just one year? You’re about to find out. Ryan O'Hara, the new owner/chef of Pizza Grace, joins us on The Hot Slice podcast to spill th...
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Episode 297
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28:25
296. Lars Smith on Competing, Branding, and Pizza Excellence
This week, we chat with champion pizza maker and industry leader Lars Smith. Lars co-owns State of Mind Pub and State of Mind Slice House in Palo Alto, California. Fresh off his recent trip to Italy, Lars competed at the Sigep World...
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Episode 296
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35:10
295. Rethinking Restaurant Culture & Operations With Marvin Kinney
On this week’s episode, we’re chatting with Marvin Kinney, the owner of R Town Pizza, who set out to bring Detroit-style pies to Reno in 2022. Kinney isn’t just thoughtful about making pizzas, he’s hoping to reform restaurant culture into a pla...
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Episode 295
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27:31
