Pizza Story Podcast

900° Ovens, Starting Over at Zero & Making Utah’s Most Obsessive Pizza | Ep 91

If there’s one thing growing up in a family pizzeria taught me, it’s that pizza is never just about flour, water, and heat 🍕. Behind every crisp crust and blistered edge

Cancer Got Me Here: How The Love of Pizza Turned His Darkest Battle into a Movement | Ep 90

"When my trial drug started working, I said, you know what? I’m gonna go make a pizza." In this episode, I sit down with Rob Papandrea, known across social media to over

From 19 Pizzerias to One Dying Dream: The Untold Story of Apulia Risto Pizza | Ep 89

Did you know that penne alla vodka, fettuccine alfredo, and chicken parm technically don’t exist in Italy 🇮🇹? In this episode, I sat down with Daniela and Daniele, the p

100 Years of Little Italy & 3 Italian Restaurants | D’Arc’s Pizza, Leone’s Market & Rizzo’s | Ep. 88

Growing up on the east end of Windber, Pennsylvania, we called it Little Italy 🇮🇹. It was a neighborhood built by Italian immigrants who worked the coal mines, raised the

Chef Joe Youkhan’s Live Fire Journey From Chopped Champion to Pizza Mastery | Episode 87

Growing up in the Bronx and Yonkers, Chef Joe Youkhan didn’t just enter the restaurant industry. He was born into it. From folding boxes and standing on milk crates to ea

Saving 70 Acres, Farm Pizza & Nourishing AC: The Story of Reed’s Farm & Cookie Till | Ep 86

This week I’m sitting down under the porch at Reed’s Farm with the visionary Cookie Till. She’s the co-founder of A Meaningful Purpose at Reed’s Organic Farm and the hear

An American Dream: The Story of Puglia Pizza Philly, Roman Slices & Italian Soul | Ep 85

Welcome back to The Pizza Story Podcast! In this episode, I’m sitting down with Chef Cosimo, the mastermind behind Puglia Pizza on South Street in Philadelphia 💚🤍. Chef

From Fine Dining to Finding A Home in Pizza: The Best Slope Pizza Journey | Ep 84

What happens when a chef steps away from the frantic pace of high-end kitchens to build a life centered around family, community, and the beauty of the outdoors 🍕?  In t

Inside Dolomiti Pizzeria & Enoteca: Sourdough Science, Northern Italian Style, & Local Farms | Ep 83

From the lush gardens of Switzerland to the high-stakes kitchens of California and five-star resorts tucked into the Italian Alps, the path to great pizza is rarely a str

Authentic Italy With The Italian On Tour: Off-the-Beaten-Path Food, Wine, and Pizza Stories | Ep 82

Have you ever wondered what real Italy tastes like once you step off the big tourist bus 🇮🇹?  In this episode of the Pizza Story Podcast, I sit down with Chantelle and G

Cash Register Math, Old-School Heat & Sicilian Passion: The Prima Pizza Kitchen Story | Ep 81

If you grew up in an Italian family, you know Sunday dinner isn't just a meal, it's an experience. Food keeps coming, love is served by the plateful, and denying a second

From Rock Bottom to Jersey’s Best Pizza: The Story of Vinnie’s Pan Pizza | Ep 80

In this episode of the Pizza Story Podcast, host Erica D’Arcangelo sits down with a true New Jersey heavy hitter: Peter Falzo, the mastermind behind Vinnie’s Pan Pizza 🍕.

Steel City Tradition, Abruzzo Roots, and 1,000 Pizzas for the Steelers with Sciulli’s Pizza | Ep 79

If you’ve spent any time in Oakland or around Pittsburgh over the last four decades, today’s guest needs absolutely no introduction. They are a true Steel City institutio

Sourdough, Fire & Leaving Corporate: Chef Jenny Messing on Building The Little Gem Kitchen | Ep 78

On this episode of the Pizza Story Podcast, I’m joined by the incredible Chef Jenny Messing, the brilliant mind behind SoCal's The Little Gem Kitchen ❤️. Jenny is redefin

The Untold Story of New Haven Pizza Culture with Joseph Massaro from New Haven Pizza Crew | Ep 77

In this episode, host Erica D'Arcangelo sits down with Joseph Massaro, the passionate creator behind the @newhavenpizzacrew 🍕. While many food creators focus on scoring

Is LA the New Pizza Capital? LA Pizza Documentary With Director Peter Ferriero | Ep 76

Is the world’s best pizza hiding in… Los Angeles🍕?  In this episode of The Pizza Story Podcast, host Erica D'Arcangelo sits down with filmmaker, podcaster, and pizza cha

Ancient Grains, Wild Sourdough & Solar Power: The ORA 1929 Story with Chef Boris Berard | Ep 75

What happens when you trade corporate boardrooms and business analytics for flour, fire, and a 100-year-old family legacy? In this episode, I sit down with Chef Boris Be

104 Years of Famous Subs & Italian Tradition: The Story of Leone’s Market in Windber | Ep 74

If you’ve read my book, you already know that my heart belongs to the East End of Windber, Pennsylvania. You also probably know about the legendary cornerstone of my chil

The Italian Market to Hollywood: Making Movies & Eating Pizza with Vinny from South Philly | Ep 73

You probably know him from your social media feeds as "Vinny from South Philly," but Vincenzo Manetti is so much more than a viral video. He’s an award-winning filmmaker,

Building a Pizza Empire: The Story Behind Square Pie Guys + Creative Force @Pizza | Ep 72

Every once in a while, you meet someone whose story reminds you that life’s biggest left turns usually lead exactly where you’re supposed to go. For me, as someone who gr