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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Jun 21, 2026
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Episodes
[WGD82] From 2 To 500 To Gold Belly With Natalie DeSabato from Traze Pizza Lab 27.08.2021 1:04:55
So pumped to put this out because I love frozen pizza. I also love how this is a story about combining passions, the realities of growing a business, and a dough workshop all in one! Try Traze Pizza! https://www.goldbelly.com/traze-pizza-lab Follow Traze Pizza Lab on IG - @trazenyc instagram.com/trazenyc Follow me on IG- @whatsgooddough instagram.com/whatsgooddough Buy an Ooni! https://shareasale....
[WGD 81] Women’s Pizza Month, Ooni Ambassadors, and Raising $700 for charity @RealCleverFood 21.08.2021 1:00:11
Using her time and talents to make the world a better place, Christy, is the rockstar behind Real Clever Food. On this recorded IG Live episode, we talk about the projects she works on in the pizza community and the inspiration behind it all. Commit to 1 Pizza for Slice of Summer https://sliceouthunger.org/slice-of-summer Follow on Christy on IG@RealCleverFood https://www.instagram.com/RealCleverF...
The Best Pizza Day I’ve Ever Had, Sneaking Into Expo and How to Win A Pizza Competition- Day 3 at the Pizza Expo 19.08.2021 17:15
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Overwhelmed, Emotional and The Showroom- Day 2 of Pizza Expo 18.08.2021 22:28
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Monorails, Classrooms and Hugs- What It’s Like To Be An Early Attendee At My First Pizza Expo 17.08.2021 13:11
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Having a family and a day job can’t stop you from pursuing your dreams with George Kalivas 15.08.2021 5:52
In case you have any aspirations to create a documentary, here is the behind the scenes.
[WGD80] The Pizza City You’ve never heard of with George Kalivas 13.08.2021 44:41
This is the untold story of the pizza scene of Windsor Ontario. We talk with George Kalivas who wrote and produced this documentary. George is a Windsor Ontario native, who after many years of traveling and eating pizza, wondered why his hometown slice with its distinct characteristics was never highlighted in the media. With plenty of time in 2020, George and his director Tristan went to work in...
Level Up Real Quick: Don’t go into this to become a commodity 07.08.2021 6:27
I've heard many pizza makers say this before. Here's Peyton take on the matter. Follow Peyton on IG@missionpizzaws https://www.instagram.com/missionpizzaws/ Follow me on IG@whatsgooddough https://www.instagram.com/whatsgooddough/ Buy an Ooni! https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1232202&u=2800064&m=82053&urllink=&afftrack= Podcast Survey https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1_DOdfM-Wpa7wyZUMgd7QG90spWHPNANz2...
[WGD79] Pizzakase (Pizza Omakase) and Building Your Fan Base with Peyton Smith from Mission Pizza Napoletana 06.08.2021 1:17:44
Today we talk with Peyton Smith from Mission Pizza Napoletana. I love Peyton's approach to business- The business serves him and not the other way around. The reason I sought out Peyton was because he does this dope pizza tasting menu called the Pizzakase. We learn about that and so much more in this conversation. Key Topics: Play, Scarcity Brain, Soccer is like pizza, Pizza Kase, Pizza as a commo...
Level Up Real Quick: Finding, nurturing, and retaining your most valuable asset with Brad Beam 02.08.2021 9:58
When you are the supervisor, the owner, or in the position of authority, how do you act around around those who are below you on the chain of command? At the end of the day if you want your pizzeria to succeed, taking care of your employees is a must. Find out how Brad does it. Follow Brad on IG@b_radpizza https://www.instagram.com/b_radpizza Follow me on IG@whatsgooddough https://www.instagram.co...
[WGD 78] Brad Beam- Tossing Dough, Electric Ovens, Preparing to Compete at Pizza Expo 30.07.2021 1:18:10
Tossing Dough, Hiring Great Employees, Preparing to Compete for Pizza Expo Brad beam is an industry vet and a managing partner of Joes New York Pizza and Pasta. In opening those locations, we touch on the new ovens they are getting and we break down why they are making the switch to electric ovens. Brad believes the secret of his and employees success are hard work, dedication, and mindset. He tal...
Level Up Real Quick: Professor Pizza on Branding 30.07.2021 5:15
In a world where there are so many pizza makers, there can only be one professor pizza. Find out why it was pretty genius of Tony to take on the identity of Professor Pizza at an early stage in his pizza making career. Follow Tony on IG@professorpizza https://www.instagram.com/professorpizza Follow me on IG@whatsgooddough https://www.instagram.com/whatsgooddough/ Watch the full interview on Youtub...
Level Up Real Quick: Is Grandma Pie The Queen of Pan Pies? With Tony Scardino 24.07.2021 5:14
Yes Follow Tony on IG@professorpizza https://www.instagram.com/professorpizza Follow me on IG@whatsgooddough https://www.instagram.com/whatsgooddough/ Watch the full interview on Youtube! https://youtu.be/Y6QfdO4qxpo Listen to full interview in podcast form https://anchor.fm/dashboard/episode/e14ha4i Buy an Ooni! https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1232202&u=2800064&m=82053&urllink=&afftrack= Podcast S...
[WGD 77] Grandma Pies, Branding, and The Pursuit of Mastery Of Many Styles with Tony Scardino from Professor Pizza 23.07.2021 50:56
A student of Tony Gemignani, a lover of many styles, Tony Scardino also known as professor pizza educates us on the thing we all love- pizza. We start by talking about dough and we get real scientific with it Tony educates us on his time at a New York Style Pizza Shop including breaking down a system that works well in case serving slices is something you want to do in the pizza industry. We then...
Level Up Real Quick: Flipping Merch and Equipment Liens to Get a Pizza Oven 19.07.2021 4:31
Make your dreams happen even if it means you have to bust your ass. Also, here is a type of loan that you may want to consider for your next venture! Follow Ben on IG@pizzasupremebeing https://www.instagram.com/pizzasupremebeing Follow me on IG@whatsgooddough https://www.instagram.com/whatsgooddough/ Watch the full interview on Youtube! https://youtu.be/iyJWRSHKNaw Listen to the full interview in...
Level Up Real Quick: What to do if your pop up gets shut down with Ben Roberts of Pizza Supreme Being 18.07.2021 3:48
In Ben's final words of the episode (not included in this short snippet) never give up on yourself because it is what you wanted to do in the long run. Watch the full interview on Youtube! https://youtu.be/iyJWRSHKNaw Listen to the full interview in podcast form anchor.fm/whatsgooddough Follow Ben on IG@pizzasupremebeing https://www.instagram.com/pizzasupremebeing Follow me on IG@whatsgooddough ht...
[WGD76] Pop up shutdowns, meme accounts and the beauty of networking with Ben Roberts from Pizza Supreme Being 16.07.2021 48:33
When the health department shuts you down, what do you do? Give up, or fight? Ben Roberts is the owner and operator of Pizza Supreme Being in Sacramento, CA. Before his brick in mortar, he dabbled in fine dining but ultimately decided that life was not for him as in the people he was serving weren't his people. Ben ultimately landed on pizza after asking himself what he truly loved, appreciated, a...
[WGD75] Worldwide Pizza Event, $100,000 Donations and Slice of Summer with Mike From Rose Hill Sourdough 15.07.2021 38:18
Making pizza this summer for your neighbors is a great way to get those reps in! Slice of Summer is a worldwide pizza making charity event and it is LIVE. Our goal is to raise $100,000 by giving away free pizza to our local community - Get involved and do something awesome this summer! https://rosehillsourdough.com/slice-of-summer/?contact-form-id=5791&contact-form-sent=5910&contact-form-hash=be18...
Level Up Real Quick: Don’t play yourself if you play the game with Cam from Guerrilla Pizza Kitchen 12.07.2021 10:04
Why do we get into pizza? Is it to make amazing pizza. Is it to have a business that supports you and your loved ones? Why do so many people fall into this trap of chasing fame? Cam believes that people should know and understand one word- "Enough." If you get into pizza for fame and accolades, not only do you have to work your ass off, but you have to bend over backwards for gatekeepers who don't...
[WGD 74] Finding your voice, standing up for others and the evils of gatekeepers with Cam Hanin Guerrilla Pizza Kitchen 09.07.2021 52:20
This is not your regular light hearted conversation. The convo starts off that way, but we get into a deeper topic regarding the darker side of the restaurant industry. Definitely an interesting conversation that folks need to hear. Cams EMAIL GPK Seattle Follow Cam on IG@guerrillapizzakitchen https://www.instagram.com/guerrillapizzakitchen Follow me on IG@whatsgooddough https://www.instagram.com/...
Level Up Real Quick: Avoid epic fails with decision matrices 06.07.2021 6:28
Whether its buying a new pizza oven, choosing right flour, or buying a house, a decision matrix eliminates all emotion and helps you make a rational choice. In this show, I grabbed a piece of the conversation with my episode with Mal and afterwards, I break it down a little further with my input. Please let me know what your thoughts are on this type of show Example of a decision matrix https://ww...
[WGD 73] Comedian turned pizza maker, decision matrix, and f$ck up banks with Mal Hall 02.07.2021 57:13
What's better than listening to a professional comedian that does pizza pop ups? Mal Hall is a hilarious and humble dude who turned to pizza when he found out that doing comedy tours was temporarily halted. In this episode we talk about how and why he got started, where he pops ups and so much more. What I find super interesting about this episode is that Mal came into pizza with some existing inf...
[Level Up Real Quick] The problem with using Caputo in North America 28.06.2021 4:39
Flour should be fresh. Period. If you've ever heard, "The best flour for pizza is caputo pizzeria (caputo blue) flour," you're not alone. It is a great flour, don't get it twisted, but the flour and brand do have its shortcomings. In this week's podcast, I interview Rafi, the owner and operator of Hilltown Hot Pies. This short segment is taken from a 1 hour long podcast [WGD72] where we discuss fo...
[WGD 72] Rafi Bildner from Hilltown Hot Pies 25.06.2021 1:11:47
From political organizing to sustainable farming, pizza is the thread that ties it all together. Rafi is the owner and operator of Hilltown Hot Pies- a soon to be mobile wood fired operation focused on naturally leavened pies and local ingredients. We talk commercial leases, mentorship and so much more! Follow Rafi on IG@hilltownhotpies https://www.instagram.com/hilltownhotpies Follow me on IG@wha...
[Level Up Real Quick] Incorporating Whole Wheat Into Your Pizza With Matt from Del Terra Pizza 21.06.2021 9:21
This is a short segment taken from my convo with Matt from Del Terra Pizza. We dive in about incorporating whole wheat into your dough. We break down how he "mills" flour without a mill, how much he uses, and why. If you want to listen to the entire episode check out the link below. https://anchor.fm/whatsgooddough/episodes/WGD-71-Matt-Opyck-from-Del-Terra-Pizza-e12iehf Follow Matt on IG@ delterra...
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