Walk-In Talk Podcast — Podcast Ad Analysis
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Walk-In Talk Podcast
Where the food industry comes to life!
Hosted by Carl Fiadini, founder of Walk-In Talk Media, the Walk-In Talk Podcast is the #1 ranked food podcast on Apple Charts—bringing raw, unfiltered conversations from chefs, restaurateurs, farmers, bartenders, and all the hands that feed us.
We go beyond the pass, capturing the pulse of the hospitality world with exclusive trade show coverage, compelling mini-documentaries, and intimate interviews with culinary leaders shaping food culture. Whether we're behind the line, on the docks, or in the studio, every episode is a salute to the passion and grit driving the industry.
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One Year Later: Chef Elijah Rock on Leadership, Fatherhood, and Letting Go of Control | Walk-In Talk Podcast Ep. 200
Jun 04, 2026
Almost exactly one year ago, Chef Elijah Rock joined Walk-In Talk Media to discuss the early stages of building Bricks and navigating life as a new restaurant owner. A lot can change in a year. In…
Inside Food Safety Ep. 2: The Most Dangerous Words in Hospitality, "We've Always Done It This Way"
May 29, 2026
In Episode 2 of Inside Food Safety, Eric Moore of Testo North America returns to discuss one of the biggest threats facing restaurants today, not a single catastrophic mistake, but the slow erosion…
Inside the NRA Show 2026: Chicago, Royal Cup Coffee, and the Energy Behind Hospitality with Ashley Peeples
May 24, 2026
Episode 198 – NRA Show Chicago Recap The National Restaurant Association Show always brings the food industry together at the highest level, and this year in Chicago was no exception. From nonstop…
From New Orleans to Con Amor: Chef Taylor Dillon on Mexican Food, Identity, and Building with Purpose
May 08, 2026
Chef Taylor Dillon's path into Mexican cuisine wasn't traditional, and that's exactly what makes this conversation interesting. Born and raised in New Orleans, trained in some of New York's most…
Inside Food Safety Ep. 1: What Kitchens Get Wrong
May 04, 2026
Inside Food Safety is a recurring monthly segment on the Walk-In Talk Podcast. This is the first one. The inaugural episode of our Inside Food Safety segment, and it starts with a conversation every…
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Living with Endometriosis in Hospitality | Ciji Castro on Pain, Advocacy, and Showing Up
May 01, 2026
What does it look like to keep showing up when your body is working against you? In Episode 195, Ciji Castro returns to the show for one of the most personal conversations we've had. Ciji is…
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Shooting Wasn't Enough | John Hernandez on Food Styling, RAK, and Owning the Plate
Apr 24, 2026
What happens when the person behind the camera starts understanding the plate better than ever before? Episode 194 is a different kind of conversation. No guest rotation. No outside voice. Just Carl…
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Mike Lombardi & Chef Stephen Hicks on Seafood, Trust, and Building Real Vendor Relationships
Apr 17, 2026
What does a real vendor relationship actually look like? In Episode 193, Mike Lombardi, third-generation seafood distributor behind a 65-year family business, joins Chef Stephen Hicks in studio for…
John Marino (RAK Porcelain USA) & Chef Thomas Mandzik — Leadership, Trust, and the Long Game in Hospitality
Apr 10, 2026
Most people see the finished plate. Very few understand everything that had to go right before it got there. Episode 192 pulls that curtain back. John Marino, President of RAK Porcelain USA, joins…
Cameras, Kitchens, and What Drives Attention in Restaurants: Chef Nelly Buleje & Leigh Wilson
Apr 03, 2026
There's a shift happening in the restaurant industry. It's not just about what's on the plate anymore. That part is expected. The real question now is what actually gets seen, what connects, and…
Precision in the Kitchen: Chef Thomas Mandzik & Aaron Sharpe with Testo, and the Systems Behind Food Safety and Consistency
Mar 27, 2026
Episode 190 — Description Precision isn't a luxury in the kitchen. It's the standard. Episode 190 brings that into focus with Chef Thomas Mandzik of The Tampa Club and Aaron Sharpe of Testo North…
Food, Media, and the Modern Chef, Alexandria Ebron, Chef Jason F. Lynn
Mar 20, 2026
Food doesn't just live on the plate anymore. It lives in media. Episode 189 brings together two sides of that reality, how food is created, and how it's seen. Featured guest Alexandria Ebron, Brand…
Food Media vs. The Kitchen: NPR's Dalia Colon & Michelin Chef Michael Collantes
Mar 06, 2026
Who decides which food stories get told? In Episode 188 of the Walk-In Talk Podcast, Host, Carl welcomes Dalia Colon, Executive Producer and Host of The Zest, the NPR-affiliated food podcast…
From Bayou Roots to Michelin Standards: Food Media, Creative Loafing & Chef Michael Collantes
Feb 27, 2026
Food is not content. It's memory. It's identity. It's standards. Leigh Wilson, Marketing Director of Creative Loafing in Tampa Bay, grew up in a small Cajun bayou town in South Louisiana where…
How Restaurants Really Get Their Food: Distribution, Sourcing, and Trust with Tony Cuba & Chef Cody Tiner
Feb 20, 2026
Most people think the restaurant industry starts in the kitchen. It doesn't. It starts with sourcing. With buying decisions. With what shows up at the back door. This week, Carl sits down with Tony…
From Fine Dining to Disaster Relief, Chef Ryan Yost on Feeding People When It Matters Most
Feb 13, 2026
This week on the Walk-In Talk Podcast, Chef Ryan Yost joins us in studio after traveling from Western North Carolina to Lakeland for a full production day. Ryan is a chef-manager with Operation…
Chef Thomas Parker on Running a Floating Fine-Dining Restaurant in Tampa Bay
Feb 06, 2026
This week on the Walk-In Talk Podcast, we step off solid ground and into one of the most demanding kitchens you can run. Chef Thomas Parker, Executive Chef with Manthey Hospitality, joins us on…
Showing Up When It's Hard, Leadership, Consistency, and the Chef Who Gets the Call: Kevin Rasberry
Jan 30, 2026
This week on the Walk-In Talk Podcast, we sit down with Kevin Rasberry, a chef whose work often begins when things are already broken. Kevin is the Director of Culinary and Executive Chef at The…
Holding the Star: Chef Michael Collantes on Michelin Pressure, Perspective, and What Comes Next
Jan 23, 2026
This week on the Walk-In Talk Podcast, we're on location with Chef Michael Collantes, chef-owner of Soseki, a one-Michelin-star restaurant that has not only earned its star, but held it through…
James Beard, Michelin, and the Soul of King Cake
Jan 16, 2026
🎭 EPISODE SUMMARY Mardi Gras at the Table: King Cake, Culture, and Culinary Legacy This special Mardi Gras edition of Walk-In Talk steps away from the stove and into tradition. Rather than a typical…
Chef Michael Collantes on Earning and Keeping a Michelin Star in Orlando, FL
Jan 09, 2026
Walk-In Talk Media kicks off 2026 in-studio with Chef Michael Collantes, chef-owner of Soseki Orlando, a one-Michelin-star restaurant that has earned and retained its star. This conversation goes…
The Quiet Work of Belonging in Hospitality with Marina Baronas and Chef Carl Riding
Dec 19, 2025
Belonging is not something you arrive at. It is something you build. In this episode of Walk-In Talk Media, Carl Fiadini sits down in studio with Marina Baronas, hospitality leader and author of A…
Chef Massimo Orlando and Jack Ross on Italian Roots, Food Culture, and Resilience
Dec 12, 2025
In this episode of the Walk-In Talk Podcast, Carl sits down with Chef Massimo Orlando and Jack Ross for a powerful conversation about Italian heritage, food culture, and the stories that shape who we…
Barbecue With Purpose: Stan Hays and Champion Pitmaster Tillman Lee Nelson III
Nov 21, 2025
In this episode, Carl sits down with Stan Hays, co founder and CEO of Operation BBQ Relief, to talk about what it really looks like to feed people on the worst day of their lives. From the recent…
Chef Freddy Money - Michelin Excellence at Atlas and the U.S. Culinary Open
Nov 14, 2025
Takeaways: The Walk and Talk podcast serves as a vital platform for food lovers and culinary professionals alike, highlighting the intricate narratives behind the culinary arts. Chef Freddie Money…
Cooking Through the Cuts: How Chef Ciji Castro Fights Food Insecurity Through Tradition
Nov 07, 2025
Chef Ciji Castro imparts invaluable insights into the art of transforming humble ingredients into delectable comfort food, emphasizing the critical need for resourcefulness in the face of escalating…
Chef Janine Pezarro: From Michelin Kitchens to the Warrior's Path with Chef Brett Wright from Palm Beach Meats
Oct 31, 2025
In this very powerful episode of the Walk-In Talk Podcast, host Carl Fiadini sits down with Chef Janine Pezarro and Chef Brett Wright to explore what resilience truly looks like behind the kitchen…
The Business of Better Shrimp with Vnay Bedi and Chef Mohamad ElBanna
Oct 24, 2025
This podcast episode features two distinguished guests, Vnay Bedi of Cox's Seafood and Chef Mohamad ElBanna from The Birria Bros, who share their culinary insights and experiences. The central theme…
No Pretension, Just Passion: Chef Andy Nassar of Keel Farms
Oct 17, 2025
The conversation today centers around the culinary journey of Chef Andy Nassar from Keel Farm, as he shares his insights on the art of cooking, mentorship, and the evolution of the restaurant…
Lajawab Indian Cuisine: A Taste of Kolkata in St. Petersburg
Oct 10, 2025
Chef Abhi Sukul, the esteemed owner of Lajawab Indian Cuisine, embodies the essence of culinary dedication, having transformed his passion for cooking into a thriving endeavor in St. Petersburg…