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Peel: A PMQ Pizza Podcast

PMQ Pizza
Pizza
Franchising
Domino's Pizza
Sourdough
California Pizza Kitchen
Pizza Mia
And Pizza
Mellow Mushroom
Razza Pizza Artigianale
Jersey City
Zalat Pizza
Maryland Style Pizza
Ranger Joe's Pizza
Drone Technology
Ancient Grains
School Lunch Program
Wine
Saccone's Pizza
Ovens
Perfect Crust Pizza Liners

Every day, pizzeria operators grind to produce great pizza and customer-service experiences for their patrons. This podcast features free-flowing conversations with those operators regarding the trials and tribulations they face both inside and outside of work. The show also features pizza news and deep dives into things like unique pizza styles.

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Before Rick Rosenfield co-founded California Pizza Kitchen, he was a federal prosecutor taking on mob bosses and organized crime figures. Then one blunt challenge helped push Rosenfield and fellow attorney Larry Flax out of the courtroom and into the... more

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Third-party delivery has become a complicated part of running an independent pizzeria, but DoorDash says the marketplace is only one piece of the equation. In this episode of PEEL: A PMQ Pizza Podcast, Brian Hernandez sits down with Jeff Frost of Doo... more

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Bill Zonios has built Glenside Pizza into a $2 million-plus independent operation without taking a single order through DoorDash, Grubhub or Uber Eats. In this episode of PEEL: A PMQ Pizza Podcast, Brian Hernandez sits down with Zonios to talk about ... more

Francis Ford Coppola Winery is looking for its next great pizza-and-wine pairing—and Razza’s Dan Richer is one of the people you’ll have to impress. In this episode of PEEL: A PMQ Pizza Podcast, Brian Hernandez sits down with Richer to talk about the... more

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Recent Guests

Rick Rosenfield
Co-founder of California Pizza Kitchen and author of The California Pizza Kitchen Story
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Episode: Episode 64: "You ch*cken-sh*t lawyers" - The insult that launched the California Pizza Kitchen
Jeff Frost
DoorDash Direct Marketing/Direct Ordering spokesperson
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Episode: Episode 63: Beyond the Marketplace - DoorDash’s Jeff Frost on Direct Ordering
Bill Zonios
Owner of Glenside Pizza in Glenside, Pennsylvania
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Episode: Episode 62: His Business, His Approach: Bill Zonios of Glenside Pizza on Third-Party Apps
Dan Richer
Chef, owner Razza; Uni Ambassador; judge of the Perfect Your Pizza competition
Razza; Francis Ford Coppola Winery Perfect Your Pizza
Episode: Episode 61: Pizza. Wine. $10K. Dan Richer on the Perfect Your Pizza Competition
Arthur Erickson
CEO and co-founder of Hylio
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Episode: Episode 60: Pizza by Drone? The Future May Be Closer Than You Think - Arthur Erickson, CEO Hylio Drone
Matthew Cutolo
Chef, Gargiulo's Restaurant, Coney Island
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Episode: Episode 59: Matthew Cutolo, Gargiulo's - Knicks Cannolis and Sorrento Pizza Gardens
Ryan O'Hara
Chef, Pizza Grace and co-owner of Big Spoon Creamery
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Episode: Episode 58: Ryan O'Hara, Pizza Grace - Gourmet Sourdough Pizza & Ice Cream Can't Be Beat
Boris Berard
Chef, ORA 1929
ORA 1929
Episode: Episode 57: Chef Boris Berard, Ora 1929 - Ancient Grains Sourdough using French Baking Techniques
Brian Bailey
Franchisee and CEO of Domino's and Team Bailey
Domino's Pizza
Episode: Episode 56: Brian Bailey, Domino's Team Bailey. mp3

Hosts

Brian Hernandez
Host of Peel: A PMQ Pizza Podcast; PMQ Pizza Magazine
Charlie Pogacar
Host of Peel: A PMQ Pizza Podcast

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 16 ratings
  • Awesome Pod

    Great podcast, host & content!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sal Reina
    United States2 years ago
  • Love it

    1000% Pizza

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LarryDoughDoughBird
    United States3 years ago
  • Best pizza pod

    Best podcast about pizza from a quarterly pizza magazine ever produced. Which puts it high in the running for best podcast all time.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Spicy pizza pie
    United States3 years ago

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Listeners praise practical, real-world insights for operators and growth strategies.
Guests are typically leaders in artisanal and multi-unit pizza concepts with strong industry credibility.

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Episode 64: "You ch*cken-sh*t lawyers" - The insult that launched the California Pizza Kitchen
Q: How did you grow when you were growing from the one restaurant to 265? How did you keep that vision and that core through that kind of growth?
Rosenfield says CPK grew from within by treating employees well, paying them well, empowering them, and trusting people who shared the founders' vision and standards.
Episode 64: "You ch*cken-sh*t lawyers" - The insult that launched the California Pizza Kitchen
Q: What did the courtroom teach you guys about running restaurants?
Rosenfield says trial work taught him and Flax to debate decisions rigorously, understand that choices have consequences, and make decisions with toughness and accountability.
Episode 63: Beyond the Marketplace - DoorDash’s Jeff Frost on Direct Ordering
Q: Why should a merchant care about having a website versus relying solely on the marketplace?
A website gives full control over the customer experience, branding, and data; it reduces dependence on the marketplace, lowers overall costs by avoiding commissions on direct orders, and enables ongoing engagement through automated marketing and loyalty programs, which supports long-term growth and retention.
Episode 63: Beyond the Marketplace - DoorDash’s Jeff Frost on Direct Ordering
Q: What does first party ordering mean in practical terms for an independent pizzeria?
It means building and owning the merchant's own online presence—website, online ordering, mobile app, and marketing—from which customers can directly interact, order, and be retained, with orders flowing into the restaurant in a centralized way and with commission-free orders when using direct channels.
Episode 61: Pizza. Wine. $10K. Dan Richer on the Perfect Your Pizza Competition
Q: What makes a wine pairing memorable beyond technical correctness?
A memorable pairing resonates with the story of the wine and the ingredients, and often benefits from a balance where less can be more, focusing on the integrity of both the wine and the pizza.

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This show centers on the daily realities of running pizzerias and pizza-focused businesses, with episodes that range from hands-on kitchen practices and menu development to growth strategy, franchising, and operations leadership. Guests span renowned artisanal pizzerias, multi-unit operators, packaging and delivery specialists, and technology-forward advocates (drones, POS, AI) who share practical lessons on staff training, brand-building, and navigating industry shifts. A standout quality is the mix of deeply experiential operator stories with broader industry trends and innovations, including fermentation, wine-pizza pairings, and creative branding—offering actionable takeaways for operators, marketers, and potential sponsors alike.

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1. Rick Rosenfield
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3. Bill Zonios
4. Dan Richer
5. Arthur Erickson
6. Matthew Cutolo
7. Ryan O'Hara
8. Boris Berard

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