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PIE 2 PIE - A Pizza Maker’s Podcast

Pie 2 Pie is a podcast serving up candid conversations with pizza shop owners giving listeners an insider perspective on the real-life highs & lows of entrepreneurship and running a pizzeria.

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01:41:56

Power Fart w/ Angelo Womack of Rad Times Pizza

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2024/03/15

Alex sits down with the one and only Angelo Womack of Rad Times Pizza for a no-bullshit, hilarious pizza chat that’s equal parts sage advice and ruthless roasts. Shots are fired, tea is spilled, and no one is safe, but primarily this episode is about the importance of keeping pizza FUN. Angelo is someone who keeps it 100 all the time, dropping truth bombs and hot takes that'll either have you laughing or crying, or both.We cover the influence of Dave Portnoy and Barstool Sports over the pizza

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01:30:52

Hunger Gains: A New Era of Food Critics w/ Luca of...

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2024/03/08

In this episode, Alex sits down with Luca of The LA Food Podcast and The LA Countdown to talk about a new era of food critics and their influence over the restaurant scene and the individuals who own and operate restaurants. Luca shares his origin story, starting back in 2021 when he embarked on an epic quest to devour 100 slices of pizza across Los Angeles – a journey that ignited his passion to share his culinary experiences with the world.Alex and Luca dive deep into the evolving role of food

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01:03:41

Through Thick & Thin w/ the Holt Family’s Sunday...

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2024/02/23

In this episode of Pie 2 Pie, host Alex Koons sits down with the Holt Family of Sunday Pizza Company - a family of 4 that makes Detroit-style square pizza together.John and Laura, Johra, and Kaiden started making pizza at home on Sundays as a family activity which eventually turned into a booming mobile pizza pop-up. We get insight into their journey switching from brewing beer at home to bread baking and pizza making, their unique approach to popping up at local farmers markets with a wood-fired

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01:15:37

Pizza With A Bow Tie On w/ Caitlin & Daniel Cutler of...

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2024/02/16

In this episode, we’re getting all dressed up to sit down with Caitlin and Daniel, owners of the highly acclaimed, Ronan Los Angeles. Tucked away on bustling Melrose Avenue, Ronan has earned a reputation for creating an elevated dining experience that puts pizza at the forefront. A relationship forged in the fires of professional kitchens, we discuss the origins (and hidden meanings) of their logo, serving literally thousands of pizzas at the Coachella music festival, their Ode to Philippe's, the

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01:08:03

(O.P.P.) Other People’s Pizza w/ Jose & Bronwen of...

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2024/02/09

In this episode, Jose and Bronwen of Naughty Pie Nature join PIE 2 PIE to discuss their incredible journey going from starting their pizza pop-up to opening a brick-and-mortar shop in LESS THAN A YEAR. After years of working in big corporate restaurants and missing the creative control and hands-on experience of pizza, they quickly snowballed into the LA pizza scene. We talk about taking the leap to quit their jobs and go all-in on pizza, hustling to book pop-ups, streamlining operations, cooking in

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01:10:14

Temple of The Pie w/ Ryan Mondragon of Sanctuary Pizza

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2024/02/02

Join us as we chat with Ryan Mondragon, owner of Sanctuary Pizza the mobile catering legend out of Turlock, California. Ryan takes us through his journey from learning wood-fired pizza basics while working at a local restaurant to launching his own catering operation and acquiring a pizza trailer during the pandemic. He shares how he built up his business through backyard pop-ups, honed his dough-making and social media skills, and found his pizza voice. Ryan also discusses competing at the Pizza

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58:27

Knead for Metal w/ Damien Moore of Jackknife Brewing

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2024/01/26

In this episode, we sat down with Damien Moore of Jackknife Brewing in British Columbia, Canada to chat about his metal inspired brewery and pizzeria.

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01:38:24

Life's a Slice w/ Thomas DeSantis of Fire and Wood...

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2024/01/19

Meet the genius behind Fire and Wood Catering, Thomas DeSantis! Thomas gives us an inside look at what it takes to operate a mobile wood-fired pizza and event catering operation at the highest level. Get an inside look at Thomas' journey from starting in New York to launching his own business in Los Angeles. We discuss how to grow a mobile operation from the ground up, the day-to-day operations and logistics of running a mobile pizza business, and how to be resourceful when something inevitably

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01:14:46

Bring Za Ruckus w/ Chris Laramie of Fat Lip Pizza

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2024/01/12

In this episode, we talk with Chris Laramie, owner of Fat Lip Pizza about his journey from starting a pizza pop-up out of a retired mail truck during the pandemic to opening his brick-and-mortar restaurant in Corona, CA. Chris shares about his culinary career and departure from fine dining to finding a unicorn second-gen brick-and-mortar pizza shop while developing his brand and community outreach. Chris lays out his Keep it Simple Stupid (K.I.S.S.) philosophy of keeping the menu simple and the

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35:25

Pie Hard: The Best of 2023 w/ Alex Koons

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2023/12/29

In this special year-end wrap-up episode, Alex takes us through some of the highlights and unforgettable moments from the 33 episodes of Pie2Pie in 2023. As we look back, we want to give a massive thanks to everyone who has been a guest on our humble podcast and to all the listeners out there for your support. It’s always been about the community. We are all here to learn and grow together and we can’t wait to bring so many more inspiring stories and valuable insights from pizza makers from all over

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01:18:40

Watch ‘Em Explode w/ Kevin Gist + Joseph Ghafouri...

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2023/12/22

Join us as we chat with 2 of the finest pizza makers out of San Diego, the dynamic duo behind TNT Pizza - Kevin Gist and Joseph Ghafouri Wehrly. After 18 years in the pizza industry, hear how these two friends joined forces to open their very own pizza joint. We dig into how they got their space up and running for much less money than you would think by looking at their incredible shop and their f**king cool branding. We talk about the challenges of partnership and compromise, their array of ‘thick

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01:19:17

Tenacious P - Paying Tribute w/ Matt Lyons of Tribute...

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2023/12/15

On this episode we sit down with Matt Lyons, owner of Tribute Pizza in San Diego, to discuss his journey. From getting his start delivering pizzas on his skateboard as a teen to traveling to Kenya to consult on a new pizzeria and soon after opening his critically acclaimed restaurant. Matt gives an insightful look at his passion for the craft. We talk about the interior design of Tribute Pizza and the care put into every detail. We dip into the work/life balance when to step away from your shop, the

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01:44:08

Dope Pizza Worldwide with Marc Schechter of Square...

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2023/12/08

On this episode of PIE 2 PIE, Marc Schechter from Square Pie Guys joins the podcast to dish about his journey going from working in sales and doing comedy to putting Detroit-style pizza on the map in San Francisco. We follow along as he rises from humble pizza pop-up beginnings, catapulted by a fateful wedding catering gig into a pizza empire taking over the West Coast and stretching into new markets. Marc shares his experience in business, his viral collab with Jeremy Lin, building ghost kitchen

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06:51

The Selfish Truth Behind This Podcast w/ Host Alex...

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2023/11/17

In this solo episode, host Alex Koons reflects on his motivations for starting the Pie 2 Pie podcast. An endeavor to build community and connections in the pizza industry, as well as to gain inspiration and knowledge by having candid conversations with other owners. If you're enjoying this podcast, please go on Apple Podcasts and leave us a quick review. This helps put us in front of more people who might benefit from the

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01:33:08

Live and Let Pie w/ Thom and James Elliot of Pizza...

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2023/11/10

In this episode of Pie 2 Pie features brothers James and Thom Elliott, founders of the popular London-based pizza chain, Pizza Pilgrims. The Elliott brothers recount how they fell in love with Neapolitan pizza on a trip to Italy, leading them to start their business in London in 2011. They share the origin story of buying a tuk-tuk in Sicily to put a pizza oven on the back of it and drive all the way back to London. James and Thom discuss growing Pizza Pilgrims from a single food truck to 25+

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01:06:50

From Pop-Up to Blow-Up: A Round Table on Growing Into...

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2023/11/03

In this episode, another round table discussion, this time we find out what it takes to go from popping up to growing into a brick-and-mortar pizzeria. Meet Chris of Ozzy’s Apizza, Sean of Secret Pizza LA, and Tommy of LaSorted’s. These passionate pizzaiolos recount their journey from hobbyists perfecting pies at home to opening their own beloved pizzerias in 2020 and winding up on the LA Times best pizza in Los Angeles list in 2023. They manifested brick-and-mortar locations through hard work,

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59:53

Crust The Process w/ Mark Mebus of 20th Street Pizza

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2023/10/27

On this mouth-watering episode of Pie 2 Pie, Alex chats with veteran pizza maker Mark Mebus, owner of the acclaimed 20th Street Pizza in Philadelphia. Drawing on his extensive experience in the NYC and Philly pizza scenes, Mark reflects on the rise and fall of his first pizzeria, Blackbird, imparting the hard lessons he learned about expanding and taking on too many things too quickly which took him away from the food. Now focused solely on perfecting his craft at one location, he shares his

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01:03:52

Here Comes My Hero w/ Patrick Elston of Gus Franco’s...

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2023/10/20

In this episode of Pie 2 Pie, meet Patrick Elston from Gus Franco's Pizza! Patrick shares his journey from pizza hobbyist to pizzeria owner. Inspired by his wife, Patrick went from perfecting pizzas at home on weekends to opening his own pizza shop named after his two kids. Patrick gives us an inside look at transforming an old dentist's office into the Gus Franco's brick-and-mortar location, doing much of the build-out himself with the help of friends and family. He offers tips for aspiring pizza

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01:24:06

A True Pie-oneer w/ Mike Hauke of Tony Boloney’s

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2023/10/13

In this episode of Pie 2 Pie, learn how Mike Hauke of Tony Boloney's built his empire from the crust up. 🍕🎧 Mike joins us to discuss his journey from selling frozen food out of a house in Atlantic City to building the acclaimed Tony Boloney’s pizza empire. 🔥🍕 Mike started Tony Boloney’s in an empty block of AC with plans to sell food and goods to construction workers. But when those plans folded, he pivoted to slinging his amazing pizza creations! 🚧🍕 Through grit and learning to make most

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01:13:23

A Slice of Life: 40 Years in Pizza w/ Jimmy McHugh

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2023/10/06

Get ready to bake up some knowledge with our deep dish interview with Jim McHugh of McHugh’s Pizza on his 40 years of pizza shop stories. 🍕 Jim started slinging slices as a teenager when his mom got a job across from his high school. In this episode, we get into how Jimmy has kept his employees around (some for over 20 years) with only a 1% turnover rate. Jim also dishes out his experience on staying cash only to dodge credit card fees, dealing with hangry customers, how they crank out 40% of their

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