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The meez Podcast

Josh Sharkey
Meez
Wonder
Goop Kitchen
Menu Engineering
K-Shaped Economy
Animal Fat
Group Purchasing Organization
Seed Oils
Danny Meyer
Charleston
Blue Apron
Food Television
Grower Champagne
Hermetic AI
Artificial Intelligence
Hospitality Industry
Boompop
Chili's
Restaurant Consultancy
Independent Restaurants

Josh Sharkey (Entrepreneur, professional chef, and founder/CEO of meez, the culinaryOS for food professionals) interviews world class entrepreneurs in the food space that are shifting the paradigm of how we innovate and operate in our industry.

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#138

Josh sits down with Thomas Buckley, Corporate Executive Chef of Nobu Restaurants and one of the key culinary leaders behind more than 60 Nobu locations worldwide. Thomas shares the unlikely path that took him from a vegetarian upbringing in a s... more

#137

Josh sits down with Jenn Saesue and Chat Suansilphong, co-founders of 55 Hospitality, recorded at Bangkok Supper Club. Chat learned to cook in his father's restaurant in Thailand before the CIA and Colicchio & Sons. Jenn opened her first restau... more

#136

Josh and Mike sit down with Ming-Tai Huh, restaurateur, MIT graduate, former Toast and Square executive, and co-founder of Cambridge Street Hospitality Group. Ming shares the unlikely path that took him from management consulting and technology... more

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#135

Josh sits down with chef and sommelier Sandia Chang for a conversation that spans 20 years of restaurants on both sides of the Atlantic. From her start on the fish station at Bouley in 2003, to four years at Per Se under Thomas Keller, to a sti... more

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Recent Guests

Julie White
Tony Award-winning actress and noted food enthusiast
Actor, Iron Chef judge, foodie
Episode: Acclaimed actress, Tony award winner and Iron Chef judge Julie White chopping it up with Josh on all things food TV and the best food movies
Greg Baxtrom
Chef and restaurant founder (Five Acres, Olmsted, Maisonyaki, Patty Anne's) and author
Five Acres; Olmsted; Maisonyaki; Patty Anne's
Episode: Greg Baxtrom on his first cookbook, sobriety, the reality of chef driven restaurants, and the babysitter math of dining out decisions
Tony Aiazzi
Co-founder of Over Easy, Shoebox, and Veteranized
Over Easy / Shoebox / Veteranized
Episode: Tony Aiazzi on bootrapping, Over Easy Office, and bespoke chef knives. Plus Ai as the last mile and singing Chef David Burke's praise.
Rich Kemp
Executive at Buyers Edge, a platform that includes GPOs and food tech
Buyers Edge
Episode: Free Money and explaining GPOs with Rich Kemp of Buyer's Edge, plus will Ai actually make things cheaper?
Vojtech Vegh
Chef and zero-waste advocate; prominent figure in Cambodia-based culinary scene
self-described chef/zero-waste advocate
Episode: QuickFire: Chef Vojtech Vegh
Keith Benjamin
Top bar/nightlife operator in the country, invited guest
Independent hospitality entrepreneur (Charleston/SC)
Episode: Should Every Restaurant Have a $5 Beer? Plus the Industry Tipping Point, ADHD as a Superpower, Frequency always wins
Brianne Harvey
Founder/CEO of Break Bread and Restaurant Resource
Break Bread / Restaurant Resource
Episode: Is Your Restaurant Tech Stack Making You Worse? Plus AI Forecasting, Combi Oven Confessions, and the Nokia Phone Problem with Brianne Harvey
Dan Siegelman
Operator and tech entrepreneur transitioning from high-profile restaurant roles to leading a culinary tech platform
Former Starr Restaurants executive; current operator/CEO at a group using Meeze
Episode: From Steven Starr to El Camino: An Operator’s Quickfire with Dan Siegelman
John Adler
Seasoned chef with Per Se background and recent industry ventures
Unknown in transcript
Episode: From Per Se to Blue Apron and the Wonder acquisition: John Adler is back for a quick fire and catching up with Josh

Host

Josh Sharkey
Host of Meez-focused conversations with world-class food entrepreneurs.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 78 ratings
  • Insightful and thought provoking.

    Listened to the recent episode about blackbird labs and immediately downloaded the app. As a chef, introduced to the meez app by a colleague, the accompanying podcast is great for hearing how the concepts have affected so many. Very entertaining.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tobyjefe
    United Statesa year ago
  • Inspiring

    A thoughtfully crafted lens into the culinary world from the voices that help shape it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DanBasic
    United States3 years ago
  • Innovative, Interesting, and Important

    Every week’s episode is so intriguing and thoughtfully produced. As a former chef, The meez Podcast helps me stay connected to my community. I can’t wait for the next episode!

    -Emily

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    EBH466
    United States3 years ago
  • soigné

    An amazing look into one of americas most creative and tenacious chefs. This is the beginning of some great culinary tales. I would have loved to have this and Meez as an aspiring cook.

    Soigné!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    contactbigjay
    United States3 years ago
  • For love the creativity, not just food

    Josh is an incredible host and hearing personal conversations about creativity, food, and passion has been a delight!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    OfficialJasmineStar
    United States3 years ago

Listeners Say

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High relevance for operators seeking practical takeaways.
Great access to industry insiders and a hospitality-centric lens on tech and pricing.
Engaging host with strong relationships across the restaurant world.
Thoughtful, podcasting with depth on culinary entrepreneurship.

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Tilit: How Two Hospitality Veterans Built a Chef-First Apparel Brand
Q: So what was the sort of spark of Tilit?
The spark came from noticing a disconnect between chef wear and streetwear; existing options were not functional or stylish enough, and the founders wanted apparel that could perform in kitchens while looking good when worn outside, especially as they moved from kitchen roles into entrepreneurship.
Gavin Kaysen Reflects on His Friendship with Paul Bocuse and Coaching Team USA
Q: What is the role of the mentee in a mentorship relationship?
A mentee should contribute 85% of their best effort, show initiative, continually engage mentors, and respect the time and guidance of their mentors, making the relationship mutually beneficial and sustainable.
Gavin Kaysen Reflects on His Friendship with Paul Bocuse and Coaching Team USA
Q: How do you balance multiple concepts and maintain quality across Spoon, Demi, Mara, and Bellecour?
It requires disciplined scheduling, clear group alignment, and choosing leaders who can operate with autonomy while staying true to shared values; growth is thoughtful and intent-driven, not hasty.
Gavin Kaysen Reflects on His Friendship with Paul Bocuse and Coaching Team USA
Q: What inspired your approach to mentorship and the creation of Mentor BKB?
Mentor BKB grew from a need to build a structured pathway for Team USA, providing training, funding, and opportunities for young culinarians to live and work internationally, which also created a broader culture of learning and development in the American culinary scene.
Blake Hudelson on How BoomPop is Transforming Event Planning
Q: What's next for BoomPop?
The guest explains a funding round, plan to double down on self-serve software, expand enterprise functionality, and continue to position BoomPop as the go-to platform for planning and executing events, with an emphasis on enterprise security and broader use cases.

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A thought-provoking show exploring the business of food through the lens of operators, founders, and technologists. Episodes frequently target restaurant economics, labor, procurement, sustainability, and how technology intersects with hospitality. A standout is how real-world operators balance profitability with authentic service, often sharing hard-won lessons from multi-concept ventures, tech adoption, and leadership in high-pressure kitchens. The format tends to mix tactical takeaways (pricing, distribution, vendor networks) with broader industry trends, making it valuable for operators, tech vendors, and sponsors looking to reach kitchen-level decision-makers and culinary entrepreneurs.

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1. The Chef's Cut
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Recent guests on The meez Podcast include:

1. Julie White
2. Greg Baxtrom
3. Tony Aiazzi
4. Rich Kemp
5. Vojtech Vegh
6. Keith Benjamin
7. Brianne Harvey
8. Dan Siegelman

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