The Oven Light

Award-winning cake artist, former AB Mauri North America brand ambassador & local St. Louis region baker Lia Holter joins ABMNA vice president of marketing, Rick Oleshak, on the latest 'The Oven Light' podcast. Lia gives her take on the post-pandemic craft baking business, her inspirations and background, creative tattoo artwork and so much more on the tip-off to Season 3 of the show. Don't miss o...

Acclaimed & award-winning artisan baker Rachel Wyman – now part of the lecturing faculty at The Culinary Institute of America – joins AB Mauri North America vice president of marketing, Rick Oleshak, on the latest ‘The Oven Light’ podcast. Rachel provides her insights on fabulous donuts, the pandemic, family, the Florida Gators & more on this exciting episode you don’t want to miss. Flip the switc...

Longtime Sosland Publishing executive and recent baking hall of fame inductee, Mike Gude, joins AB Mauri North America vice president of marketing, Rick Oleshak, on the latest ‘The Oven Light’ podcast. Mike – a popular figure with B2B bakers in the United States – shares his thoughts on both baking and media trends, The Masters golf tournament, top Kansas City barbecue hot spots and much, much mor...

AB Mauri North America vice president of marketing, Rick Oleshak, welcomes technical manager Wes Snow to ‘The Oven Light’ podcast. Wes, who helps steer the company’s path in the indulgent, sweet bakery goods area, provides a keen eye on product trends, innovation, necessary ingredients with even a stop to discuss the growing vegan lifestyle that he enjoys. Flip the switch & turn on ‘The Oven Light...

We turn back to music for more inspiration as AB Mauri North America vice president of marketing, Rick Oleshak, welcomes original MTV veejay and current Sirius XM satellite radio host, Alan Hunter, to ‘The Oven Light’. The duo talks about the gluten-free lifestyle for the Hunter family, concerts, lifestyle and so much more on this don’t-miss-it edition of the podcast. It’s time to flip the switch...

There’s nothing like a studio audience of more than 60 people, especially during the American Society of Baking’s annual BakingTECH conference in Chicago. AB Mauri North America vice president of marketing, Rick Oleshak, welcomes Aladdin Bakers Chief Operating Officer Theresa Watkinson and AB Mauri North America product/baking experts Nicole Rees and Dana Duwe to the program from deep inside The H...

In a twist from previous bakery only-focused episodes, AB Mauri North America vice president of marketing, Rick Oleshak, welcomes world-class musician and Foreigner rock band keyboard player Michael Bluestein to the program to talk music, brewing, cookies, travel & more. Tune in to this unique edition of ‘The Oven Light’ podcast and enjoy the ride. It’s time to flip the switch for ‘The Oven Light’...

Stefani Pollack – founder of The Bake Fest – joins AB Mauri North America vice president of marketing and podcast host Rick Oleshak to talk about stirring up the social media craze for new bakers. From pivoting her career by making cupcakes for a friend’s wedding to nearly a million followers today, Stef shares her impactful journey for the next wave of baking professionals. Flip the switch…it’s t...

In this latest episode of ‘The Oven Light’, The Bread Monk – aka Father Dominic Garramone – joins host Rick Oleshak to talk baking inspiration, holiday treats, the abbey life & more. As Father Dom says, “It’s a monk thing,” so be ready to be educated and encouraged in your next baked goods recipes. Flip the switch…and get ready for ‘The Oven Light’!

In the latest episode of ‘The Oven Light’, AB Mauri North America Product Director Nicole Rees returns to talk softening and extended shelf life in baking with host Rick Oleshak. Put the mixing bowl down, keep the oven warm and tune in to this fun conversation about how to keep bread fresh, the latest in favorite snacking choices, trips to London & more. Flip the switch…and get ready for ‘The Oven...

In an exclusive opportunity, AB Mauri North America vice president of marketing, Rick Oleshak, welcomes celebrity baker, master chef, television personality, bass guitarist, and all-around great guy, Duff Goldman, to the program to talk baking, family, the upcoming IBIE trade event in Las Vegas, rock music & more. Tune in to this special edition of ‘The Oven Light’ podcast and have some fun with u...

In Episode #10, AB Mauri North America welcomes yeast expert Michelle Brodie and innovation lead Paul Bright (our first 3-time visitor) to the booth to highlight the wonderful world of fermentation and breadmaking. Tune in to this kickoff podcast to Season 2 and learn more about the industrial and artisan baking industry. Flip the switch…and tune in to ‘The Oven Light’!

In Episode #9, AB Mauri North America Marketing Manager Tricia McNamara plays host to a discussion on the history and curiosities behind Fleischmann's Yeast with VP of Marketing Rick Oleshak. Tune in to this special edition of ‘The Oven Light’ podcast to learn more about the B2B baking industry. Flip the switch…and tune in to ‘The Oven Light’!

In Episode #8, AB Mauri North America baking experts Paul Bright and Kyle Christensen rejoin host Rick Oleshak to discuss preservation in baking, preferred traditional solutions, clean label mold inhibitors & a lot more. Listen to ‘The Oven Light’ podcast to learn more about the B2B baking industry and hear from our curious cast of professionals and insiders. Flip the switch…and tune in to ‘The Ov...

In this seventh edition of ‘The Oven Light’, AB Mauri North America Product Director Nicole Rees joins host Rick Oleshak to discuss product management, emulsifiers, clean label baking ingredients, recipes & so much more. Listen in to ‘The Oven Light’ podcast to learn more about the B2B baking industry and hear from our cast of experts & insiders. Flip the switch…you won’t be sorry!

In the sixth installment of ‘The Oven Light’, baking professionals Darren Braulik and Oscar Carreon join host Rick Oleshak to discuss the surprising world of tortillas, pizza, flatbread & naan – including new trends, category growth, flavor options & more. Tune in to ‘The Oven Light’ podcast to learn more about the industrial and artisan baking environment as well as to meet our cast of interestin...

In the fifth installment of ‘The Oven Light’, legal professional Eric Robben and host Rick Oleshak connect to discuss a wide range of topics from regulatory and retail sales to Wiffle® Ball and corporate mascots. Yet again, ‘The Oven Light’ podcast brings you entertaining and educational content that you will not soon forget. Flip the switch and tune in.

In the fourth installment of ‘The Oven Light’, baking professionals Dave Hufford and Trey Pope join host Rick Oleshak to discuss the intriguing topics of ingredient procurement, supply, and delivery, certainly hot topics under today’s business climate for industrial and artisan bakeries of all shapes and sizes. Once again, ‘The Oven Light’ podcast proves to be both educational and entertaining and...

In the third installment of ‘The Oven Light’, baking professionals Paul Bright and Kenyatta Holmes join host Rick Oleshak to talk about the intriguing category of chemical leaveners which include baking powder and baking soda. The trio dives into key product formulation and application areas for everything from sweet goods to tortillas while having some fun along the way. As always, ‘The Oven Ligh...

In this second episode of ‘The Oven Light’, three AB Mauri North America baking professionals join host Rick Oleshak to talk about the ins and outs of baking mixes – from doughnuts & cake to bread & more. Kyle Christensen, Mike Purvis & Wes Snow cover a lot of ground on the program, highlighting their respective expertise & backgrounds in product management, commercial sales, and technical applica...

In the first episode of ‘The Oven Light’, new AB Mauri North America President Brent Fenton joins host Rick Oleshak to share the ins and outs of the B2B baking business in the U.S. and Canada. Additionally, the pair discusses where the industry is headed in the new year, key themes along the ingredient and sustainability front & so much more. Just like a savory or sweet baked good, ‘The Oven Light...

Tune into this trailer for ‘The Oven Light’, coming soon to your favorite podcast platforms. In this series, we'll take a look at the industrial & artisan baking industry in North America: why it’s important, how is it changing, and what you can expect. We’ll hear from industry insiders and experts, see what’s baking in terms of trends and technology, and have some fun mixing it up along the way....