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Walk-In Talk Podcast
196 episodes · 14 with AI analysis
Walk-In Talk Podcast Where the food industry comes to life! Hosted by Carl Fiadini, founder of Walk-In Talk Media, the Walk-In Talk Podcast is the #1 ranked food podcast on Apple Charts—bringing raw, unfiltered conversations from chefs, restaurateurs, farmers, bartenders, and all the hands that feed us. We go beyond the pass, capturing the pulse of the hospitality world with exclusive trade show coverage, compelling mini-documentaries, and intimate interviews with culinary leaders shaping food culture. Whether we're behind the line, on the docks, or in the studio, every episode is a salute to the passion and grit driving the industry. Walk-In Talk Podcast is the Official Podcast Partner for: NY, CA & FL Restaurant Shows, Pizza Tomorrow Summit, and U.S. Culinary Open. Proudly partnered with: RAK Porcelain USA Metro Foodservice SupraCut Systems Aussie Select Crab Island Seafood Pass the Honey The Burnt Chef Project Citrus America Walk-In Talk Media proudly serves as the North American media partner for The Burnt Chef Project, supporting mental health in hospitality. 🎧 Tune in, get inspired, and remember—this industry runs on more than just food… it runs on heart. 📬 Want to pitch a guest, collaborate, or become a brand partner? Contact us at: Info@thewalkintalk.com
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People · top 20
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Topics · top 10
Analyzed Episodes
Mar 20, 2026
Food, Media, and the Modern Chef, Alexandria Ebron, Chef Jason F. Lynn
Mar 27, 2026
Precision in the Kitchen: Chef Thomas Mandzik & Aaron Sharpe with Testo, and the Systems Behind Food Safety and Consistency
Apr 3, 2026
Cameras, Kitchens, and What Drives Attention in Restaurants: Chef Nelly Buleje & Leigh Wilson
Apr 10, 2026
John Marino (RAK Porcelain USA) & Chef Thomas Mandzik — Leadership, Trust, and the Long Game in Hospitality
Apr 17, 2026
Mike Lombardi & Chef Stephen Hicks on Seafood, Trust, and Building Real Vendor Relationships
May 1, 2026
Living with Endometriosis in Hospitality | Ciji Castro on Pain, Advocacy, and Showing Up
May 8, 2026
From New Orleans to Con Amor: Chef Taylor Dillon on Mexican Food, Identity, and Building with Purpose
May 4, 2026
Inside Food Safety Ep. 1: What Kitchens Get Wrong
Apr 24, 2026
Shooting Wasn't Enough | John Hernandez on Food Styling, RAK, and Owning the Plate
Dec 19, 2025
The Quiet Work of Belonging in Hospitality with Marina Baronas and Chef Carl Riding
Jan 9, 2026
Chef Michael Collantes on Earning and Keeping a Michelin Star in Orlando, FL
Jan 16, 2026
James Beard, Michelin, and the Soul of King Cake
Jan 23, 2026
Holding the Star: Chef Michael Collantes on Michelin Pressure, Perspective, and What Comes Next
Jan 30, 2026