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What"s Good Dough?

What"s Good Dough

I quit my job for pizza. Should you? My name is Eidref Laxa and I am a Mobile Caterer, Ooni Ambassador, and Pan Pizza Champion. Pizza changed my life. I"m guessing that if you"re here, it"s already changed yours. I started this podcast to learn about pizza and starting a pizzeria. I’m not ready to open a brick and mortar just yet, but I’m still obsessed with learning from pizza operators. Because one day, I just might. I"m just busy doing other things first.

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00:12:54

Meet The Secret Cheese Blend Winning All The Pizza...

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2025/12/14

What if the reason this pizza won wasn’t a secret ingredient… but a decision most people wouldn’t make?Slice on Broadway just took home Best Cheese Slice at the 2025 Las Vegas Pizza Expo and was named Best Pizzeria in the State—and today, we’re sitting down with owner-operator Rico Lunardi to find out why. From dough hydration and cheese blends to Pittsburgh pizza culture and consistency under pressure, this episode goes deep into what it actually takes to make great pizza… and keep it great.0:26 –

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00:09:44

4 Lessons From My First Wedding Pizza Catering

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2025/12/07

What really happens when you cater a wedding for the first time—especially when it’s your cousin’s big day?In this episode, I break down the behind-the-scenes reality of catering my first-ever wedding. From long-distance travel and unexpected costs to dough management disasters and learning the power of preparation, these lessons can help any pizza operator—whether you're established or just getting started. Let’s dive into the four biggest takeaways that shaped the entire

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00:23:28

Can This Pizza Maker Survive SF's Market St? w/ David...

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2025/11/23

Can a brand-new pizzeria really survive on one of San Francisco’s toughest streets?In this episode, we hang out with David Jacobson, the pizza maker behind Cheezy’s Artisan Pizza and a Real California Milk Cheese Champion. David’s worked in some of the Bay Area’s most respected kitchens, built pizza programs from scratch, and now he’s taking a big swing by opening his own shop right on Market Street — a place known for being unpredictable, challenging, and honestly, a little intimidating.We walk

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01:13:04

Making Canada's Most Famous Pizza With Cowabunga...

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2025/11/09

How do two pizza lovers turn a shared obsession into a thriving, award-winning pizzeria—during a pandemic?We’re inside the dough room at Cowabunga to hear how Justin and Andy went from pizza snobs and Instagram mutuals to building one of Canada’s most talked-about slice shops. We break down their hybrid sourdough program, how they scaled without sacrificing quality, why pizza screens aren’t the enemy, and the wild story of winning World’s Best Cheese Slice in Vegas… after losing their dough in

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00:11:43

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

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2025/10/26

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 behind Johnny Baguette. From demoing pizzas at Orchard Supply to perfecting naturally leavened doughs at SF Pizza Fest, Matt shares how his curiosity, creativity, and community shaped his pizza-making journey. We talk about learning through failure, finding balance between consistency

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00:12:19

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

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2025/10/12

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 a full restaurant. From learning the rhythm of the oven to managing staff, events, and logistics, Charlie shares how he’s turning passion and hustle into a thriving business.Highlights:0:52 – Behind the scenes at Charlie’s Pizza trailer — the rush begins1:13 – Serving 160–200

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01:17:21

12 Million A Year And The Epitome Of Pizzerias w/...

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2025/09/28

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 restaurant that’s become a cornerstone of the Las Vegas dining scene. Known for pushing culinary boundaries with seasonality, fermentation, and relentless standards, the duo opens up about their philosophy, challenges, and how they’ve built a culture that inspires chefs and

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00:15:29

Would You Try This Award-Winning Grape Pizza (Yukon...

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2025/09/14

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 family-run shop that blends New York nostalgia with bold, competition-level creativity. From balancing 800g dough balls to topping pies with mortadella, marinated grapes, and pistachios, they’ve built a style that’s all their own. We talk about chasing perfection, the cost of

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00:19:53

This Cheese Pizza Beat Every Slice in the World—But...

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2025/08/31

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 Andy and Justin took the pizza world by surprise by bringing home first place for best cheese pizza at the 2024 Las Vegas Pizza Expo. From humble beginnings during the pandemic to serving slices with fried chicken, peanuts, and pineapple, they’ve built something truly unique. We

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00:18:20

Japanese-Inspired Pizzeria on a Quest for Mastery (...

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2025/08/17

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 50 Top Pizza USA list two years in a row. Erica Bell shares the story behind their Tokyo-meets-Neapolitan concept, the science and care that goes into their four-day dough fermentation, and how they balance consistency with creativity. From secret menu items to bold menu

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00:16:39

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

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2025/08/02

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. It's invigorating.If you're thinking about quitting your job to chase the pizza dream, go for it. DM me- IG @whatsgooddough to talk.

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01:16:14

John Arena of Metro Pizza and Truly Pizza

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2025/07/20

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 sits down with the Metro Pizza co-founder and Truly Pizza visionary to talk about life, passion, mentorship, and facing Parkinson’s with courage and purpose.John shares raw insights about the realities of competing and judging pizza contests, building flavor beyond Instagram

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00:20:33

Faturday Omaha X WGD ep

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2025/07/13

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00:25:24

If You Want To Go Fast, Go Alone. If You Want To Go...

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2025/07/09

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00:17:53

He Tried The Impossible: 8 Flours, 80% Hydration,...

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2025/07/06

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 to do the impossible: create mind-blowing pizza using up to eight different flours, with an 80% hydration dough, all made from 100% sourdough starter.Ethan walks us through every step of his ultra-technical process, from taming wet, high-hydration dough to choosing the perfect

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01:08:05

1 Bullet, 2 Brothers, 3-Day Dough: The Real Story...

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2025/06/29

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 of 20 locations in the next 5 years.In this episode, guest host Kenneth MacFawn sits down with Gerry and Dan Buontempo of Frank’s Pizza and Pasta in Baltimore. Raised in the business since childhood, the brothers share how they took over their father’s beloved neighborhood shop

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00:09:33

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

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2025/06/22

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 height of COVID to becoming a must-stop pizza spot in Chicago. They open up about the challenges of keeping a consistent product and the surprising key lessons learned from running a slice shop. We also explore his approach to menu changes, his philosophy on what makes the

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00:51:59

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

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2025/06/15

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 dough and bake of Jules' amazing pizza.Check it out here.https://youtu.be/UzalexBw6pghttps://ko-fi.com/whatsgooddough(Corto Affiliate) https://bit.ly/457DNII (Ooni

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00:18:07

Inside Chicago’s Most Viral Slice Shop

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2025/06/08

At What’s Good Dough, we believe in uplifting the pizza community with integrity. We do not condone misogyny, racism, or sexism—on or off camera.To those asking about our views on Dave Portnoy: I want to be honest. My thoughts are still evolving.We filmed this piece back in February. Since then, our team discussed a follow-up video featuring Portnoy, but ultimately decided against it. While I understand the power of virality, platforming someone with a history of serious allegations didn’t sit right

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01:07:04

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

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2025/05/25

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 business. From his journey into the pizza world to embracing teamwork and finding his flow state, Francis shares deep insights on entrepreneurship, delegation, and creating sustainable success. Highlights:00:00- The Pizza Journey Begins – How Francis got into making pizzas and the

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