Pizza Story Podcast

We’re back 🍕🎉. Welcome to Season 2 of The Pizza Story Podcast with host and author of A Story About Pizza, Erica D’Arcangelo 🎧! In our exciting first episode back (in our new recording space), we have the pleasure of chatting with Bill from Beetle’s Pizza @beetlespizzasd 🌊, a passionate pizza maker based in the vibrant city of San Diego. Bill takes us on a journey through his life, from his It...

Join us in this exciting episode as we dive into the world of pizza with Tyrell Reed, the passionate host of the Pizza King Podcast 👑 as he talks to our host, Erica D’Arcangelo. Tyrell shares his journey from growing up in Michigan, where he fell in love with pizza, to becoming a franchise owner and a prominent voice in the pizza community. Discover how his early experiences working in pizzerias...

Hey Pizza Fans! 🍕 Get ready for an incredibly charming and inspiring episode of The Pizza Story Podcast with Finley and Amy from Feral Pizza in Austin, TX! Join us as we dive into their unique journey, which started as a simple hobby during the pandemic and accidentally transformed into a beloved pizza business. From cooking their way through "The Pizza Bible" to operating out of a tiny...

🍕 Dive into the captivating journey of Eda's Pizzeria in Philly with founder Chris Barnes on The Pizza Story podcast! Host Erica D'Arcangelo uncovers the inspiring tale behind this New Haven-inspired gem, from humble beginnings to earning an impressive 8.1 score from Dave Portnoy. Chris shares how his homesickness for authentic New Haven pizza during COVID-19 sparked a passion project. Wh...

On this episode of The Pizza Story podcast, we're honored to feature Grace and James of Gracey's Pizza, a truly inspiring couple from the UK who've built a remarkable pizza legacy from scratch. Hear their incredible journey, which began with backyard pizza-making during lockdown and blossomed into a thriving business ♥️. Learn about their humble beginnings, selling pizzas from a gazebo...

🍕 From corporate life to viral pizza sensation! In this episode of the Pizza Story Podcast, join Erica as she chats with the incredibly candid and passionate Sean Jefairjian from A Slice of New York Pizza in her hometown city of Pittsburgh 🖤💛! Get ready for a story filled with unexpected twists, unique social media strategies, and mouthwatering pizza talk! Here are some of the highlights you wo...

🍕 Welcome to another delicious episode of the Pizza Story Podcast! Today, host, Erica D'Arcangelo sits down with the one and only Scott Wiener from the renowned @ScottsPizzaTours a true icon in the pizza industry. Get ready for a deep dive into Scott's incredible journey, his passion for pizza education, and the unique experiences his tours offer 🗽. In this engaging conversation, Scott s...

Get ready for a truly unique episode of the Pizza Story Podcast 🍕 as Erica sits down with the incredibly creative and outspoken Mike Hauke, the mastermind behind the legendary Tony Boloney's and the innovative Madd Mutz!  Based in New Jersey, Mike shares the wild and unconventional journey of building two distinct yet equally boundary-pushing food brands. In this no-holds-barred interview, yo...

Get ready for an inspiring conversation with the one and only Professor Pizza, Tony Scardino! 🍕 From his Italian-American roots to becoming a pizza champion, Tony shares his incredible journey through the world of dough, sauce, and cheese. Hear how a passion for pizza took hold in Chicago, his transformative experience learning from Tony Gemignani, and the resilience it took to launch his own piz...

In this episode of the Pizza Story Podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Joshua Anson, the talented owner and pizzaiolo behind Cipolla Rossa Pizza, located right here in St. Petersburg, Florida 🏝️! We explore Josh's fascinating culinary background, starting with his time learning Italian cuisine 🇮🇹 (including pasta and pizza) under Matteo Vanini in Washington D.C. Discover how a suggest...

On this episode of the Pizza Story Podcast we have Audrey Kelly from Audrey Jane’s Pizza Garage in Boulder. Audrey was born and raised in Colorado into a family of great dough makers (her family has owned bagel companies all of her life). She fell in love with pizza as a child seeing her father’s love of the food and having pizza play a pivotal role in her family celebrations growing up.  Audrey h...

In this episode of the Pizza Story podcast, Ugo from Short Road Pizza shares his inspiring journey from a family heritage in pizza-making to establishing a community-driven pizzeria in East London 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿. He discusses the origins of his passion for food, the creative process behind his unique pizza style, and his aspirations for the future of his business, emphasizing the importance of community...

If anyone knows what the Pizza Story Podcast is all about, it’s about promoting people who are helping others in life; especially those doing it by making amazing pizza or through Italian culture. In this episode, I’m joined by Jeff Christian, the founder of Pizza Days, a nonprofit organization that brings people together through the power of community pizza days. Jeff is not just a husband, fathe...

In this episode, we’re joined by Ed Stalewski , the pizza genius behind @EddiesPizza412 , as he shares his incredible journey from pizza enthusiast to award-winning pizzaiolo. After picking up The Pizza Bible by the legendary Tony Gemignani @capopizza 🙌🏽, Ed’s passion for pizza was ignited, and what started as a personal hobby quickly turned into an award-winning venture. Tony Gemignani incredib...

Have you guys heard of @ pittsburghitalians412 yet? As a Pittsburgh 🖤💛 native, I had to dive into this community page that promotes Italian culture and events in one of my favorite cities 🇮🇹✨! In this podcast episode, we dive into the heart of the Pittsburgh Italians 412 community page, a vibrant space dedicated to celebrating Italian-American culture, heritage, and the rich traditions that mak...

Could not feel happier or more lucky than I do right now to have Hammerbacher Kitchen and Side Pietz pizzeria, on our latest episode of the Pizza Story Podcast. This is one of my very favorite local, family-owned businesses in Egg Harbor City, NJ! 🍞🍕 I became a fan of Hammerbacher from the very first time I tried their bread, but they do so much more from opening and operating a location artisan...

Welcome to our deep dive into Pizza Via , the go-to pizza destination in St. Louis' Central West End 🍕! In this episode, we take you inside the creative pizza haven crafted by Scott Sandler , the founder of Pizzeoli and Pizza Head , as well as an Expo speaker and seasoned pizza pro. Discover the passion and artistry behind his latest venture, Pizza Via , where wood-fired pizzas meet bold flav...

In Episode 6 of our Pizza Story Podcast, we head to Berkeley, California to sit down with Laura Meyer, a three-time champion pizza chef and the proud owner of Pizzeria Da Laura. Chef Meyer’s journey is truly inspiring as she builds a community-focused, sustainable #pizza experience. Her restaurant not only serves up unforgettable pies but also offers a unique atmosphere that draws in both locals a...

Just few guys from New Jersey who like pizza, Respect Pizza Critics joins us for our fifth episode of the Pizza Story Podcast. Pizza is built on love, family and friendship, and these guys are creating new memories, and eating delicious pizza across the country, and reviewing it. We talk about their top pizzeria's and, of course, review my top ten favorite pizza list during this podcast. Insta...

We were honored to have Rob Cervoni on Episode 4 of our Pizza Story Podcast. Rob is the winner of Food Network's Chopped, and top Roman Style Pizzaiolo in the country. He trained under Massimiliano Saviea, and opened Taglio, Long Island's first and only Roman Style pizzeria. Rob was also named Pizza Today magazine's "Rising Stars of Pizza" in 2022. Taglio is located in Mineola, New York with a sec...

For our third episode we welcome Paul Kasten, a highly talented chef and owner of Deep End Pizza located in Melbourne Australia. Paul runs the pizzeria with his wife (Melbourne-native) Kate Paterson. During lockdown his culinary journey took him to Australia where he launched his original concept of opening a pizzeria based on several different styles of pizza, doughs, techniques and ovens. Deep E...

Tune in as we interview our second guest, Ranger Joe from Ranger Joe's Pizza in Kalispell, MT. Since he was a young boy, Ranger Joe has had pizza in his blood with his family operating a chain of pizzeria's in Florida. After a career in law enforcement, Ranger Joe went back to his roots opening his own pizzeria in 2021. They make three different types of pizzas as well as homemade calzones...

D'Arc's Pizza in Windber, PA has been family owned and operated for the last 65 years. Join our host, Erica, as she interviews Sharon and Emery D'Arcangelo and find out more about the history of D'Arc's Pizza, their favorite family recipes and, of course, their favorite pizzas.