Rise Up! The Baker Podcast with Mark Dyck

Mark's Blog, with the Bakernomics series

@reviving_food on Instagram

Credits:

Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck

Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck

Orange Boot Human logo by Fred Reibin

Rise Up! #109: Rosie Gray Returns Sep 30, 2020

Show notes

Rose Gray is back! After completing her cycling/baking adventure in Belgium and Denmark, Rosie returned to her native Scotland to oh, let's see, organize an awesome gathering on local grains, convert a horse trailer into a bakery and start baking six days a week for the people in her village. And start University. And more!

In this episode, Mark gets all caught up on her adventures, learns how to pronounce Kincraig and gets schooled on some Scottish geography. And dig into the idea of bakeries leading local economic revivals. Reviving food, reviving communities. Great stuff!

Helpful Links

Reviving Food website

Mark's Blog, with the Bakernomics series

@stephenknightnyc on Instagram

Credits:

Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck

Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck

Orange Boot Human logo by Fred Reibin

Rise Up! #108 - Stephen Knight Sep 23, 2020

Show notes

After a full and successful career as a broadcaster and journalist, Stephen Knight switched to baking and has worked in some of the most renowned bakeries in the USA. Currently Stephen is the head baker at the Expedia Group kitchen in Seattle, or he will be again once Covid passes.

In this episode, Stephen channels his inner journalist to learn more about Mark's baking journey, then shares his experiences from baking with NYC luminaries like Zach Golper and Amy Scherber, overcoming a serious heart condition and moving to Seattle to work with Tom Douglas. It's a great conversation!

Helpful Links

Mark's Blog, with the Bakernomics series

Credits:

Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck

Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck

Orange Boot Human logo by Fred Reibin

Rise Up! #107: The FilmCast: Ferment Sourdough and Bakers Dozen Stories Sep 16, 2020

Show notes

Today is a special five person podcast! Coinciding with the world premiere of Bakers Dozen Stories, a series of short documentary films about bakers and their craft, we are joined by the filmmakers and the bakers featured in the first film, FERMENT.

Andre and Rafa teamed up to make Ferment Boulder, a micro bakery with a ton of heart and some seriously fast delivery bikes. Brian is a filmmaker and gifted storyteller with a passion for bread. And Ian is a photographer who is used to filming on cliff faces, but can also get up close and personal with a ball of dough.

Together, they have created a feast for all the senses - a film with heart and humour, and the imagery of Chef's Table and the Tour de France.

Helpful Links

Ferment Boulder website

The Bakers Dozen Stories on Vimeo

Ferment, Brian and Ian on Instagram

Mark's Blog, with the Bakernomics series

Rosehill Sourdough website

Credits:

Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck

Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck

Orange Boot Human logo by Fred Reibin

Rise Up! #106 - Mike Vaona Sep 09, 2020

Show notes

Mike Vaona has combined his vocation and his avocation. By day, he brings his hardware engineering skills to the team at Ooni ovens, making incredibly small and highly effective pizza ovens. By night, he is either baking his own bread or advising his squadron of Instagram followers.

In this episode, Mark and Mike discuss Mike's shift from Internet startups to pizza ovens, how the baking community on Instagram is thriving and how he is bringing back his great grandmother's way of cooking and eating. They also butcher most Italian words and some English too. :)

Helpful Links

@rosehillsourdough on Instagram

Ooni ovens website

Mark's Blog, with the Bakernomics series

Credits:

Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck

Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck

Orange Boot Human logo by Fred Reibin

Rise Up! #105 - Gregoire Michaud Aug 26, 2020

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Gregoire Michaud grew up in the Swiss Alps, but his career took him to the top hotels and restaurants in the US and Hong Kong, before opening Bakehouse in 2013. His bakery continues to grow and evolve, as he tried to bring his baking closer to the people.

In this episode, Mark and Gregoire talk about his baking journey from three star restaurants to his own bakery, what it's like having a bakery in a hi-rise building and what it takes to make big leaps in baking and business.

Helpful Links

bakehouse website

@bakehousehk on Instagram

Mark's Blog, with the Bakernomics series

Credits:

Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck

Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck

Orange Boot Human logo by Fred Reibin

Rise Up #104: Baker's Choice - Badges, Psychographics and Martin's Bakery Aug 12, 2020

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Mark returns from a brief hiatus with a Baker's Choice episode; short riffs and stories from around the world of baking and bakery ownership.

What merit badges could your bakery staff earn? Are you bending to shape your neigbourhood or searching for people who need you as you are? Plus a visit to Seraphina's Oven in Ladysmith BC.

Helpful Links

Seraphina's Oven - Martin Barnett's bakery project

Mark's Blog, with the Bakernomics series

Credits:

Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck

Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck

Orange Boot Human logo by Fred Reibin

Rise Up! #103 - Megan O'Connor Jul 15, 2020

Show notes

After 15 years in the food industry, Megan O'Connor and her partner Graham decided to settle in Arnprior, Ontario and open their own shop. They are putting all their energy into Mighty Fine Bakehouse, living and baking in the same building. While they opened mere weeks before Covid hit, it was enough time to be embraced by their new community.

In this episode, Megan shares her vision for her bakery, how they adjusted to life with Covid and how her customers are also pitching in around her place.

Helpful Links

Mighty Fine Bakehouse

@mightyfinebakehouse and @bitchmakescake on Instagram

Mark's Blog, with the Bakernomics series

Credits:

Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck

Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck

Orange Boot Human logo by Fred Reibin

Rise Up! #102 - Daisy Terry Jul 08, 2020

Show notes

In 2014, three friends got together to bake and sell their bread to the restaurants where they worked. They grew in a shipping container and later in the building across the car park. Now, The Dusty Knuckle is one of the can't miss bakeries in London.

In this episode, Mark and Head of Bread Daisy Terry discuss their evolution from a borrowed kitchen, how they continue to adapt to COVID, and what they dream of doing next. Daisy also explains a 'milk float' and gets Mark drooling over pizza. Enjoy!

Helpful Links

Dusty Knuckle Bakery

@thedustyknuckle and @bakerdais on Instagram

Mark's Blog, with the Bakernomics series

@firedogbreads on Instagram

Credits:

Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck

Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck

Orange Boot Human logo by Fred Reibin

Rise Up! #101 - Sam Temple Jul 01, 2020

Show notes

When Sam Temple moved back to his native New Hampshire, he knew he needed a different career. So he started baking, a few loaves, then more, then more. These days, Fire Dog Breads is a full retail bakery making ferociously good bread and pastries for their community in Keene.

In this episode, Mark and Sam talk about running across each other on the Guild forums when Sam was starting out, the slow, steady process to build and grow his bakery, who Sam thinks the podcast is really for, and much more!

Helpful Links

Fire Dog Breads

Mark's Blog, with the Bakernomics series