NC F&B Podcast

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Madam Publisher - Gina Stephens May 27, 2021

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Gina Stephens is the Publisher and creator of Raleigh Magazine. Gina sat down with Max and Matt to discuss;

What does journalistic integrity mean today?
Where can I get the best chicken sandwich in Raleigh?
Why did Raleigh need it's own magazine?
How does it feel to go on a sting operation?
Who is Sarah Weiss' biggest fan?

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Travel The World With Your Family & Get Paid For IT May 20, 2021

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Caz & Craig Makepeace have figured out how to travel for a living! Here's what else they figured out;

Why to start the This Is Raleigh Podcast
When to and when not to travel with your kids?
Where's places near Raleigh that are cool to road trip to?
How to find parking in Wrightsville beach?
What's up with the seaside dining in Beaufort, NC?

Listen in for a tour around North Carolina!

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Female Indian Rebel Warrior May 13, 2021

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Max & Matt sat down with an incredible woman. Preeti Waas (Cheeni & Sugar & Spice) is of Indian descent and a force to be reckoned with. Preeti let the boys in on many Indian cooking secrets, here's what the gents learned:

What is curry?
How heat is supposed to excite the palate and not fatigue it?
What is einkorn wheat ?
Which takes longer, opening a restaurant or getting married?
Why you should help Khaana Chahiye to fight hunger?

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What Do An NFL Kicker, A Chief & A Blue Shark Have In Common? May 06, 2021

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The guys sit down with UNC Football's 2nd leading all time scorer Connor Barth and CEO Mark Bloomquist to discuss Wilmington, NC's own, Blue Shark Vodka. Here is what they learned;

Why North Carolina Sweet Corn makes delicious vodka.
What is it like inside the mind of an NFL kicker when the game is on the line?
How to scale a homegrown product to national levels?
Did Connor Barth have any tackles in his NFL career?
Which of Mac or Matt's children will grow up to be NFL kickers because of the Barth Brothers annual kicking camp.

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Whole Hog BBQ Champion & Newly Crowned Prince of BBQ Apr 29, 2021

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As the legendary Sam Jones said, "That's some good fuckin' BBQ!" Max and Matt got to chat with the champion of the Discovery Plus Channel's Moonshiner's Smoke Ring BBQ competition. Here's what the guys learned;

How a career in transportation and a conversation with U2's The Edge led to a career in BBQ.
It's all about the "MOP."
When a rehearsal dinner sets off a marriage and a business.
Why it's important to not fall asleep when heating up your cast iron skillet.
What inspiration a baby sitter named Grace provided.
Why Hog cheek is delicious

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Bourbon In A Time Machine Apr 22, 2021

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Aeva Labs rapidly ages distilled liquor. Steve Guido and Zach Fearnside have invented a way to greatly accelerate the aging process of distilled spirits. Imagine you could have 10 year old bourbon in 5 days? This discussion was controversial and here's what was bantered about;

Is Matt Weiss a hater or a traditionalist?
When liquor is enhanced in a lab, is it the precipice of creativity or the death of craft?
What is Cavitation?

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From A Street Corner Tricycle to Happy + Hale Apr 15, 2021

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The gents sit down with a pillar of the Raleigh community, Tyler Helickson, the owner of Happy + Hale. Here's what they learned;

What does leadership truly mean?
When can you scale to 100 locations?
How to make healthy food that doesn't sacrifice flavor?
Where do you go to get staff in these times?
Why "Love is Free. Guac is Extra."

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A Jersey Journey To Southern Cooking Apr 08, 2021

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The guys sit down with Chef Schleiffer to talk about it what it's like to take over a Southern cooking institution such as Crook's Corner. Here's what they learned;

What was it like to work with Floyd Cardoz?
How to make food without a hood?
Which mayo went on the famous tomato sandwiches of Chef Bill Smith?
What is an Afoiecalypse?
Will Danny Dimes be a franchise quarterback in the NFL?

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Ripe Revival-What To DO With Excess Produce Apr 01, 2021

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Do you often crave a healthy yet filling snack? CEO of Ripe Revival Will Kornegay sat down with the guys to discuss the ways that he helps farmers by using their excess produce. Here's what the guys learned;

How to make a healthy protein gummy aka fruit chewable from all natural produce?
The fact that polyphenols are proven for better absorption (of nutrients) and bio-accessibility as well as demonstrate anti-inflammatory and anti-diabetic properties.
What is Vitero?
Why is Pectin used?
Where do gelatin and agar agar come from?

This is a chewy episode!

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The NC F&B Podcast is Produced and Engineered by Max Trujillo of Trujillo Media

For booking or questions about the show, contact: max@ncfbpodcast.com or matt@ncfbpodcast.com

How Much Should I Tip & Waging The War Over Minimum Wages Mar 25, 2021

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How should restaurant industry people get paid?
Who is responsible for compensation, the restaurant owner or the patrons?
How should "T.I.P.S be distributed?

- Should tips be pooled?
- should each person earn their own tips ( ala an independent contractor) and be mandated to tip out other staff a certain percentage?