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On this episode of PIE 2 PIE, we get deep with Rico Aguila, the family-first force behind Fort Myers' beloved Uncle Rico's Pizza.

Chapters:

00:02:18 Teen Dad to South Florida Pizza Legend: Uncle Rico's Origin Story

00:05:52 The Power of a Supportive Partner: How Rico's Wife Launched His Competition Career

00:08:21 Lines Out the Door: Building a Popular Pizzeria in Fort Myers

00:12:41 The Evolution of Pizza Culture: From Secret Recipes to Community Sharing

00:15:10 Quality vs. Quantity: Why Rico Limits Orders on Busy Nights

00:21:08 Behind the Competition Win: How Rico's Wife Secretly Entered Him

00:23:39 Keeping It Simple: Rico's Philosophy on Pizza Ingredients

00:26:55 The Truth About Fermentation: Why Simplicity Beats Complexity

00:33:19 Family Business: Teaching the Next Generation of Pizza Makers

00:37:59 The Art of the Perfect Bake: Creating a Signature Pizza Look

00:42:25 Real Talk: The Hard Truth About Opening a Pizzeria

00:47:15 The Future of Pizza: Automation and Industry Evolution

00:52:17 Balance is Everything: Mental Health in the Restaurant Business

01:05:06 Competition Mindset: Staying True to Your Pizza Style

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On this episode, meet Kevin, owner of BOA Bakery in Ontario, Canada where he's transformed his family's bread-making legacy into a thriving bakery business featuring sought-after sourdough pizza that sells out every Friday. Learn how this former soccer player went from kneading dough with his parents to running his own operation against their advice.

Chapters:

00:00:00 Welcome to the Pizza Podcast with BOA Bakery's Kevin

00:01:42 From Wholesale to Storefront: BOA Bakery's COVID Pivot

00:02:55 Pizza Shop Owner Reality: Managing 80 Customer Personalities Daily

00:05:02 Born Into Bread: Kevin's Journey from Family Bakery to Pizza Maker

00:07:11 Portuguese Roots to Canadian Dough: Immigrant Bakery Story

00:09:58 Inside a Pizza Baker's Kitchen: Equipment and Space Management

00:12:09 The Accidental Sourdough Discovery: How Forgotten Dough Created Perfect Pizza

00:13:53 Friday Pizza Phenomenon: One Baker's Sold-Out Operation

00:16:23 Pizza Dreams: Could BOA Open a Dedicated Hamilton Pizzeria?

00:22:48 Baker Marriage: Working 24/7 with Your Spouse in the Pizza Business

00:26:31 Bakery Buildout Nightmares: What New Pizzeria Owners Should Know

00:37:26 The Future of Pizza Making: Automation vs. Human Touch

00:54:58 Bakery Owner Dilemma: Balancing Wholesale Bread and Retail Pizza

00:57:39 Systems for Growth: How This Pizza Baker Plans to Expand

01:11:14 Pizza Competition Dreams: A Baker's Ambition to Enter the Pizza World

01:21:21 Social Media Reality for Small Pizzerias: The Instagram Struggle

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On this episode, we sit down with Rich Payne (@dough_and_behold), Chris Townsend(@doughballdisco), and Scott Deley(@scottspizzaproject), Ooni Ambasadors and pizza chefs who make incredibly delicious food and content for the Gram. They made the trip to Pizza Expo 2025 in Las Vegas from all the way across the pond in London, England.

Chapters:

00:00 London's Emerging Pizza Scene

02:24 How the Ooni oven and Instagram Transformed Their Pizza Journey

09:18 Content Creation Secrets for Home Pizza Makers: Filming and Editing Tips from Professionals

14:10 Balancing Home Pizza Making with Full-Time Careers

23:23 From Backyard Pizza Hobbyist to Ooni Ambassador

37:40 Home Pizza Content Strategy: Finding Your Authentic Voice in Loud Pizza World

46:47 High Hydration Pizza Dough Adventures

1:16:51 Monetizing Home Pizza Content: Brand Partnerships and Setting Boundaries as a Pizza Creator

1:27:30 Home Pizza Equipment Deep-Dive: Portable Ovens vs. Commercial Setups for Serious Home Bakers

1:40:51 Pizza Technique Debate: Are High-Hydration Doughs Overrated for Home Pizza Makers?

1:50:58 UK Pizza Scene Pioneers: How Pizza Pilgrims Inspired a Generation

1:54:10 The "D**k Payne" Revelation: When a Pizza Maker's Name Takes an Unexpected Turn

1:55:22 British Beans and other Gifts: A Cultural Exchange Between Pizza Makers