Walk-In Talk Podcast
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Walk-In Talk Podcast

Carl Fiadini

223 episodes

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 a B2B restaurant, foodservice and hospitality industry podcast featuring the chefs, restaurateurs, operators, manufacturers, distributors, farmers, suppliers and industry leaders shaping the business of food. From restaurant operations, foodservice distribution and sourcing to culinary leadership, food safety, equipment, technology and the realities of running a hospitality business, Walk-In Talk delivers raw, unfiltered conversations with the people who make this industry move. We go beyond the pass and beyond the studio—covering major restaurant and foodservice trade shows, producing original culinary films and mini-documentaries, and sitting down with the people influencing where the industry is headed. With more than 200 episodes and recognition across major podcast platforms, Walk-In Talk connects the entire foodservice ecosystem through conversations built for hospitality professionals—and anyone who wants to understand the people, businesses and ideas behind the food industry. Walk-In Talk Podcast is an Official Podcast Partner for: New York Restaurant Show California Restaurant Show Florida Restaurant Show Pizza Tomorrow Summit Carolina's Restaurant Show U.S. Culinary Open Proudly partnered with industry brands and organizations including: RAK Porcelain USA Metro Foodservice TriMark USA Crab Island Seafood Shogun Farms Cahaba Club Citrus America The Burnt Chef Project Operation BBQ Relief Sustainable Supper Club Walk-In Talk Media proudly serves as the North American media partner for The Burnt Chef Project, supporting mental health awareness throughout the hospitality industry. 🎧 Where the food industry comes to life—and where hospitality speaks. 📬 Guest pitches, collaborations and brand partnerships: Info@thewalkintalk.com

What this show covers

Barbecue World CupCompetitive BBQLive-Fire CookingPitmastersSports BusinessmentorshipPaul Wahlbergfamily and foodhospitalityrestaurant culture

What listeners will find here

Can competitive barbecue really grow into a global sport?
Competitive barbecue takes center stage as Frederic Casagrande talks with Barbecue United president Shannon Pruitt about turning live-fire cooking into a worldwide sport. The episode looks at sponsors, international events, rising pitmasters, and the long-term vision for the Barbecue World Cup.
Paul Wahlberg on kitchen culture, family memory, and hospitality’s real purpose
Chef Paul Wahlberg reflects on a career that began in Dorchester kitchens and grew into Alma Nove, Wahlburgers, and television. The episode centers on mentorship, changing kitchen culture, and the way food connects work, family, and memory.

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