Walk-In Talk Podcast
Walk-In Talk Podcast Where the back-of-house stories take center stage. 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: The NY, CA, and FL Restaurant ShowsPizza Tomorrow SummitThe U.S. Culinary Open at NAFEM Proudly partnered with: RAK Porcelain USA – Professional tabletop solutionsMetro Foodservice Solutions – Smarter storage and prep innovation:SupraCut Systems – Revolutionary knife sharpening technology:Aussie Select – Premium Australian lambCrab Island Seafood – Fresh, flavorful seafood dipsPass the Honey – Regenerative, single-serve honeycombThe Burnt Chef Project – Mental health advocacy for hospitality professionalsRestaurant Events, LLC – Producers of premier industry showsU.S. Culinary Open – Showcasing culinary excellence at NAFEMCitrus America – The juice extraction expertsPeninsula Food Service – Best in The Beef Business Media Partner Highlight: Walk-In Talk Media is the official North American media platform for The Burnt Chef Project, helping lead the charge for mental wellness in foodservice. 🎧 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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Inside the Growth of America’s Top Restaurant Trade Shows with Paul Pedrow of Restaurant Events LLC
Send us a text How do you blend passion and business in the food industry? Paul Pedrow has mastered this combination through his remarkable journey from a high school pizza shop employee to a key executive at Restaurant Events LLC, where he now leads major industry trade show Introducing the SupraCut System - the autom
Gulf Shrimp A look into the Tagliatelle Short Documentary | Culinary | 2025: Chef Thomas Parker
Send us a text Dawn breaks over Tampa"s shrimp docks as Chef Thomas Parker begins a culinary odyssey that will fundamentally transform how he approaches his craft. This powerful journey, captured in Walk- In Talk Media"s debut mini-documentary, takes us beyond the polished restaurant plates to the weathered hands that
Send us a text The sizzle of fat dripping onto hot embers, the aromatic smoke wafting upward, and the unmistakable char marks on a perfectly grilled steak – few things speak more directly to our primal connection with food than cooking over live fire. For Chef Aaron Brooks, this elemental approach to cooking bridges hi
From Humboldt Park to Haute Cuisine: Chef David Reyes on Survival, Soul Food, and Building Culinary Culture
Send us a text Chef David Reyes shares his remarkable journey from Chicago"s Humboldt Park to culinary innovation at St. Pete Distillery, revealing how experiences in European Michelin kitchens and family traditions shaped his cooking philosophy. • Growing up in inner-city Chicago during the 1980s amid violence and dan
Send us a text Sacrifice, resilience, and cultural pride converge in this profound conversation with Chef Nelson Millán, whose remarkable journey from Puerto Rico to global culinary ambassador demonstrates the transformative power of unwavering commitment. Born in Puerto Rico and initially pursuing law to please his fa
Send us a text When Chef Fionna España was told she should "just stay home" because she had "too many kids" to become a real chef, she didn"t just push back—she made history. As the first female president of the LA chapter of the American Culinary Federation in over 100 years, this proud Latina executive chef has trans