PIE 2 PIE - A Pizza Maker’s Podcast

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In this episode, Alex sits down with Domenick Calise of Bucky's Pizza from New Jersey. Domenick shares his journey from corporate America to pizza entrepreneurship, discussing his pop-up experiences, plans for a brick-and-mortar location, and the intricacies of his pizza-making process. The conversation covers everything from dough fermentation to flour choices, offering insights into the challeng...

In this special episode of PIE 2 PIE, host Alex Koons sits down with the two managers of Hot Tongue Pizza, Michael Hiller and Andrew Alvarez. Alex, Michael and Andrew dive deep into their experiences working together for over a decade across multiple restaurants.   They discuss the challenges of being in management, from walking the line between friendship and leadership to learning to delegate ef...

In this episode of Pie 2 Pie, host Alex welcomes Cody Splane, aka @splangerdanger a talented pizza chef, Ooni ambassador, and rising star in the world of pizza content creation. Cody shares his unique journey in the pizza world from doing pop-up events to becoming a social media influencer with a fully-equipped studio kitchen.   Alex and Cody dive into the impact of backyard pizza ovens on the ind...

In this episode, Alex sits down with Bruce Irving of Smart Pizza Marketing and the OG of pizza podcasts. Bruce shares his insights from over a decade of experience interviewing successful pizzeria owners and operators. He and Alex discuss common marketing mistakes pizzerias make, the most important tools for running a successful shop, and the harsh realities of being a business owner that often ge...

In this episode, Alex sits down with Griffin Baker Pizza Maker, master of social media marketing, who has built a strong following online and has taken things offline in the LA pizza scene to work at two of the most renowned pizzerias in Los Angeles – Ozzy's Apizza and Secret Pizza LA.   Griffin shares his journey from crafting pizzas on his patio using a baking steel to today. He delves into how...

In this episode of PIE 2 PIE, we sit down with Joey Scolaro, the passionate owner of Lucinos Pizza in Las Vegas. Joey dishes out his inspiring journey from growing up in his dad's pizzerias in Philly to opening their own Eagles inspired slice haven together in Vegas.   We dive into the challenges of getting started, from sketchy landlords to unexpected obstacles, and how Joey's grit and family sup...

In this enlightening episode, Alex Koons sits down with pizza consultant, Alastair Hannmann, known aka The Pizza Buddha. Alastair shares his extraordinary journey from humble beginnings in Guam to becoming a renowned pizza consultant and sought-after prophet in the pizza world. He discusses the triumphs and tribulations of his career, including his time as a pizzeria owner in Hawaii, his transform...

On this episode, James Orlando from Fatto a Mano joins Alex Koons at the Pizza Expo in Las Vegas for a hilarious and wide-ranging conversation. Along with Chelsea and Samantha, James shares the fascinating story of starting his wood-fired pizza business in Oahu, Hawaii.   He recounts the ups and downs, from destroying his first pizza oven to getting recognized by Food & Wine magazine as having...

In this episode, we sit down with Janet Zapata, the owner of 550 Pizzeria in Laredo, Texas. Janet shares her inspiring journey from working as a cashier to becoming a successful pizzeria owner. She discusses the importance of mentorship, the challenges of being an entrepreneur, and how she overcame a difficult partnership to start her own business.   Janet also shares insights on building a positi...