Walk-In Talk Podcast

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Carl Fiadini Visit website › Arts · EN · 223 episodes · latest 2026-11-05

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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

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Latest episodes

  1. 2026-11-05 · 21 min · Episode 223

    A Walk-In Talk Media Original Series Can competitive barbecue become a global sport? On Episode 2 of The Live Fire Report, host Frederic Casagrande sits down with Shannon Pruitt, President of Barbecue United and a…

  2. 2026-10-29 · 1 hr 5 min · Episode 221

    Before Wahlburgers, television, and the family name became recognizable around the world, Paul Wahlberg was a kid from Dorchester washing dishes and finding his place in professional kitchens. More than four decades…

  3. 2026-10-28 · 58 min · Episode 220

    What does a West Point graduate, a global business leader, and a professional chef have in common? More than you might think. On this episode of the Walk-In Talk Podcast, Carl Fiadini sits down with Glen Carroll, Global…

  4. 2026-10-23 · 54 min · Episode 220

    Be radical. Be passionate. Be extra. Those aren't just words to Tanya Vaughn-Goggans. They're part of a leadership philosophy shaped by more than two decades in corporate America, unexpected career changes, and finding…

  5. 2026-10-22 · 33 min · Episode 219

    Powered by Testo North America Selling food safety isn't just about equipment. It's about building relationships, earning trust, and helping foodservice operators protect their customers, businesses, and reputations. In…

  6. 2026-10-16 · 58 min · Episode 218

    Chef Jacob Rios was supposed to become a mechanical engineer. Growing up in Puerto Rico, he was a straight-A student with a passion for mathematics, engineering, and the Air Force. His future seemed certain. Then his…

  7. 2026-10-02 · 48 min · Episode 217

    At 14 years old, Chef Diego Garcia left his family in Mexico and returned to New York alone. He barely spoke English. He wasn't going to school. He worked wherever he could, and for a period of time, he had nowhere to…

  8. 2026-09-11 · 44 min · Episode 216

    Chef Clayton Parrett has spent more than two decades in kitchens, but he still considers himself a student. Growing up in rural South Louisiana, Clayton's earliest education came from the land. Hunting, fishing,…

  9. 2026-09-07 · 39 min · Episode 215

    Brought to you by Testo North America When contaminated produce enters the food supply, finding where it came from is only the beginning. On this episode of Inside Food Safety, Eric Moore is joined by returning guest…

  10. 2026-09-04 · 48 min · Episode 214

    Chef Olivia Giesler never planned on becoming a chef. Growing up in Ohio, medicine seemed like the logical path. She studied biology and chemistry with plans for a career in healthcare. But an experience in Costa Rica…

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10/2022 · over 4 years
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45 min
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