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The Anarres Project is a forum for conversations, ideas, and initiatives that promote a future free of domination, exploitation, oppression, war, and empire. The Project is based on the understanding that past, present, and future are not separate. We are intent on uncovering the many living futures constantly coming into being in the present, those innovations and creative insurgencies happening everywhere in our midst, and exploring the affinities between them.
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Restauranttopia: A Show for Local Independent Restaurants

Brian Seitz, David Ross, and Anthony Hamilton

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We love locally owned independent restaurants. These businesses build strong communities by linking neighbors in a web of economic and social relationships. The more the independent restaurants are thriving, the healthier the community will be! We want to help restaurant owners and operators hone their competitive edge through effective marketing and business practices. Restauranttopia focuses on all things related to restaurant management and operations from hosts David Ross, Brian Seitz, a ...
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Analytics FC is a football podcast looking at the beautiful game in a different light. Each episode, we’re joined by a guest from the world of football analytics to talk about the ways we can use numbers, statistics and data to better understand the sport.
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In this episode of Conversations on Anarres, we talk with Katherine Ann Power about her new memoir, "Surrender: My Journey from Guerilla to Grandmother". For over twenty years, Power was on the FBI Most Wanted List for her involvement in a revolutionary armed cell that sought the overthrown of the US government. After a bank robbery in which a poli…
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In this episode of Conversations on Anarres, we speak with New York Times Best Selling author, Dr. Una McCormack. She has written over twenty science fiction novels, many of which are franchise novels that tie into the Star Trek, Firefly, and Dr. Who universes. We talk about how she prepares for writing her work and why she appreciates science fict…
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In this Conversation on Anarres, we speak with Dr. David Seitz about his new book A Different Trek: Radical Geographies of Deep Space Nine. We talk about how Star Trek came to be part of his academic research project and why Deep Space Nine captured his imagination as a way to talk about radical politics in the world today. Our conversation touches…
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In this episode of Conversations on Anarres, we talk with Matilda Bickers, the co-editor of a new anthology, "Working It: Sex Workers on the Work of Sex" (PM Press, 2023), which is a collection of reflections by sex workers on the nature of their labor. She explains how she got into this form of advocacy and what similarities sex work has to other …
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In this episode of TrekWars@OSU, we consider the sci-fi, fantasy, and other speculative fiction that helped us to imagine futures free of domination, exploitation, war, and empire.Our discussion panel included: Joseph Orosco, co-director of the Anarres Project; Randall Millstein, Robyn Morris, and Kaja Gjelde. Each of them mentioned their favorite …
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This month, Analytics FC teams up with Ankura Consulting Group, an independent global expert services and advisory firm, to discuss the process and pitfalls of acquiring a football club. Alex is joined by Analytics FC CEO Jeremy Steele and Ankura's Jonny Gray and Jon Brown to discuss their new partnership.…
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https://restauranttopia.com/episode-158-diving-deep-into-the-restaurant-marketing-mindset-with-chip-klose/ Welcome back, dear readers, to our latest episode recap. This time, we had the pleasure of hosting the insightful Chip Klose, author of "The Restaurant Marketing Mindset." With Brian Seitz and Anthony Hamilton guiding the conversation, this ep…
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https://restauranttopia.com/episodes-156-and-157-a-two-part-series-with-chef-doug-katz-and-todd-thompson-talking-about-their-restaurant-group-how-they-navigated-the-pandemic-and-operating-multiple-successful-restaurants-in-nor/ The magnetic culinary scene of Cleveland takes center stage on the latest episode of Restauranttopia! Our very own Brian S…
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Episode 156 is the first of a two-part series with Chef Doug Katz and Todd Thompson talking about their Restaurant Group, how they navigated the pandemic, and operating multiple successful restaurants in northeast Ohio. https://restauranttopia.com/episodes-156-and-157-a-two-part-series-with-chef-doug-katz-and-todd-thompson-talking-about-their-resta…
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About Restauranttopia Restauranttopia is your go-to podcast for everything restaurant related. From operations to marketing, and everything in between, we bring experts from all corners of the restaurant world to share their insights, experiences, and tips to help you succeed in this dynamic industry. Robin Gagnon is the Co-Founder and CEO of We Se…
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https://restauranttopia.com/episode-154-preparing-your-business-for-sale-with-robin-gagnon-of-we-sell-restaurants/ Welcome to another exciting episode of Restauranttopia! In today's episode, we dive deep into a topic that every restaurateur should be well-acquainted with: Preparing your restaurant for sale. We're privileged to have Robin Gagnon, co…
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Episode 153: Increasing Efficiency with Mobile Communication Platforms https://restauranttopia.com/episode-153-increasing-efficiency-with-mobile-communication-platforms/ Episode 153 of Restauranttopia Podcast: Increasing Efficiency with Mobile Communication Platforms In this episode, we're diving deep into a topic that's revolutionizing the way we …
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Episode 152 How to Get Younger in Your Dining Room https://restauranttopia.com/episode-152-how-to-get-younger-in-your-dining-room/ How to Get Younger in Your Dining Room Offering a unique experience: Young diners are often looking for something that sets a restaurant apart from others. This could be a unique menu, a cool atmosphere, or a fun theme.…
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In this episode of Conversations on Anarres, we talk to Avery Jade, one of the organizers of the Really, Really Free Market in Corvallis, Oregon. The Really, Really Free Market movement is a global movement that creates space for mutual aid--making clothes, toiletries, literature, and other necessities available for free.We discuss the inspiration …
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https://restauranttopia.com/episode-151-is-your-restaurant-prepared-for-economic-downturns-insights-and-strategies-to-protect-your-business-now/ Episode 151 Is Your Restaurant Prepared for Economic Downturns? Insights and Strategies to Protect Your Business Now Build a financial buffer: Put money aside to cover unexpected expenses or revenue shortf…
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Title: Episode 150 - Unpacking DoorDash's New Menu Pricing Policy: Challenges and Strategies https://restauranttopia.com/episode-150-how-to-fight-doordashs-new-menu-pricing-policy/ Show Notes: In this landmark 150th episode of Restauranttopia, your hosts Brian Seitz, David Ross, and Anthony Hamilton delve into the controversial new menu pricing pol…
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Mastering the Art of SOPs: Streamline Your Restaurant Operations https://restauranttopia.com/episode-149-mastering-the-art-of-sops-streamline-your-restaurant-operations/(opens in a new tab) Running a successful restaurant involves juggling numerous tasks, from managing inventory to ensuring excellent customer service. To streamline operations and m…
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148 "Maximizing Your Profits with Ice Cream: An Expert's Perspective from Brian Zeit" https://restauranttopia.com/episode-148-maximizing-your-profits-with-ice-cream-an-experts-perspective-from-brian-zeit As a restaurant owner, you're always on the lookout for new and innovative ways to drive revenue and attract customers. One option that you may no…
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https://restauranttopia.com/episode-147-where-did-all-the-restaurant-labor-go/ In the latest episode of the Restauranttopia podcast, host David Ross delves into a topic that has been top of mind for restaurant owners and operators across the country: Where did all the restaurant labor go? As the restaurant industry continues to recover from the imp…
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Episode 146: Gain followers three times faster with Abraham McCune’s Hashtag strategy In this week's episode of Restauranttopia, we had the pleasure of speaking with Abraham McCune, founder of Eat Local Ohio, about his hashtag strategy for gaining Instagram followers three times faster. Abraham has developed a unique approach to hashtag usage that …
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Episode 145 Maximizing Your Restaurant's Instagram Presence with Abraham McCune from Eat Local Ohio https://restauranttopia.com/episode-145-maximizing-your-restaurants-instagram-presence-with-abraham-mccune-from-eat-local-ohio-it-is/(opens in a new tab) Are you looking for ways to promote your restaurant on social media? Look no further than Instag…
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How to Effectively Onboard a Manager https://restauranttopia.com/episode-144-how-to-effectively-onboard-a-manager https://restauranttopia.com/text/ Join other independent restaurant owners and professionals on our VIP Text Club and get access to exclusive content, industry news, deals, insights, announcements, pro-tips, and more! join our mailing l…
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Episode 143 Community Connections: How to Drive In-Unit and Catering Sales for Your Local Independent Restaurant https://restauranttopia.com/episode-143-community-connections-how-to-drive-in-unit-and-catering-sales-for-your-local-independent-restaurant/(opens in a new tab) https://restauranttopia.com/text/ Join other independent restaurant owners a…
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Episode 142 Mastering Restaurant Marketing with ChatGPT: How to Attract More Customers and Boost Your Business! https://restauranttopia.com/mastering-restaurant-marketing-with-chatgpt-how-to-attract-more-customers-and-boost-your-business/ https://restauranttopia.com/text/ Join other independent restaurant owners and professionals on our VIP Text Cl…
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In this episode, Joseph Orosco talks with Maria Castro and Javier Castro, about their recent essay "Bibliophilia and Anarchism in Star Trek: Picard", published in October 2022 in Perspectives in Anarchist Theory. Maria and Javier argue that throughout Season One of Star Trek: Picard several books are mentioned that echo the radical themes and anti-…
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Episode 141: Restaurant industry predictions and trends for 2023 https://restauranttopia.com/episode-141-restaurant-industry-predictions-and-trends-for-2023/ https://restauranttopia.com/text/ Join other independent restaurant owners and professionals on our VIP Text Club and get access to exclusive content, industry news, deals, insights, announcem…
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In this episode of Conversations on Anarres, co-directors Joseph Orosco and Tony Vogt discuss their encounters with the work of Staughton Lynd, who passed away in 2022. They talk about the important ways in which Staughton Lynd, along with his wife Alice, devoted themselves to providing historical resources to spark our imagination about forms of a…
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In this episode of Conversations on Anarres, co-directors Joseph Orosco and Tony Vogt discuss their encounters with the work of Dave Forman, who passed away in 2022. They talk about the importance of Forman's work in creating the radical environmental group, Earth First!, and the limitations of this approach to movement building. Music Credit: ––––…
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https://restauranttopia.com/episode-140-how-to-prepare-your-restaurant-for-valentines-day/ https://restauranttopia.com/text/ Join other independent restaurant owners and professionals on our VIP Text Club and get access to exclusive content, industry news, deals, insights, announcements, pro-tips, and more! join our mailing list and get our newslet…
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YouTube https://youtu.be/bfgh2YZXjWY https://restauranttopia.com/episode-139-becoming-a-student-of-the-game/ https://restauranttopia.com/text/ Join other independent restaurant owners and professionals on our VIP Text Club and get access to exclusive content, industry news, deals, insights, announcements, pro-tips, and more! join our mailing list a…
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In this episode of Conversations on Anarres, co-directors Joseph Orosco and Tony Vogt discuss their encounters with the work of Barbara Ehrenreich, who passed away in 2022. They talk about the importance of Ehrenreich's works including Nickel and Dimed, Bait and Switch, and Witches, Midwives, and Nurses. Music Credit: ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––…
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Episode 138 David Ross and Anthony Hamilton talking about Josh Kopel's Restaurant Marketing School Podcast Restaurant Marketing School Podcast Hosted by Michelin-rated restaurateur, Josh Kopel, Restaurant Marketing School provides daily hospitality marketing tips. Get the tools you need to communicate with customers and reach an entirely new fan ba…
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In this episode of Conversations on Anarres, co-directors Joseph Orosco and Tony Vogt discuss their encounters with the work of historian Mike Davis, who passed away in 2022. They talk about the importance of Davis' books including City of Quartz, Ecology of Fear, and Magical Urbanism. Music Credit: –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Track: Bubble — KV…
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https://restauranttopia.com/episode-137-menu-pricing-and-what-your-restaurant-should-do/ https://restauranttopia.com/text/ Join other independent restaurant owners and professionals on our VIP Text Club and get access to exclusive content, industry news, deals, insights, announcements, pro-tips, and more! join our mailing list and get our newslette…
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https://restauranttopia.com/text/ Join other independent restaurant owners and professionals on our VIP Text Club and get access to exclusive content, industry news, deals, insights, announcements, pro-tips, and more! join our mailing list and get our newsletter: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/dojKlZ5 Enter your email and get the very lates…
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Christian Matheis presents the keynote presentation for The Word for World is Forest Symposium, honoring the 50th anniversary of the publication of Ursula Le Guin's anti-war novella. This talk was given in October 2022. It is entitled "Devious as Nerves: Teaching the Fine Balance of Reason and Dream." Image: Eileen Dunn…
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In this presentation from the October 2022 symposium honoring the 50th anniversary of Ursula K. Le Guin's novella, Sean MacCracken examines the way Le Guin depicts the colonialism of her intergalactic federation in the Hainish series and what lessons we might take for our political organizing today. He describes his talk: In the six-part documentar…
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This month, Alex spoke to Dan Micciche. Dan is widely regarded as a coaching innovator whose career has encompassed stints at the FA, coaching England youth teams, Arsenal, MK Dons, and most recently, Crawley Town. Dan talks about the England DNA approach, football and language, and how to create a set-up that fosters creative coaching.You can find…
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Highlights from our symposium in October 2022, honoring the 50th anniversary of the publication of Ursula K. Le Guin's anti-war novella, The Word for World is Forest. In this episode, Ben Nadler discusses the possibility of dreaming as a radical and collective act of liberation. He says: "I am interested in exploring the ways in which dreaming can …
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Highlights from our symposium in October 2022, honoring the 50th anniversary of the publication of Ursula K. Le Guin's anti-war novella, The Word for World is Forest. In this episode, Christopher Loughlin discusses Le Guin's Hainish Cycle, in conjunction with Jacques Ranciere's aesthetic and political philosophy, to discuss the meaning of solidarit…
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https://restauranttopia.com/episode-136-using-quality-ingredients-to-elevate-your-restaurants-operations-with-chef-alvaro-lima/ Using quality ingredients to elevate your restaurant’s operations with Chef Alvaro Lima https://restauranttopia.com/text/ Join other independent restaurant owners and professionals on our VIP Text Club and get access to ex…
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Episode 135: Don't Hire for Skills, Hire for Personality Instead https://restauranttopia.com/?p=1723 Great human High likability We can change the person’s life They will be with us for life Coachable Fun and a little competitive Reference: TOMMY MELLO Don’t Hire for Skills, Hire for Personality Instead Inc. Magazine 10/24/2022 https://restaurantto…
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The Word for World is Forest Symposium: Sheryl Medlicott Highlights from our symposium in October 2022, honoring the 50th anniversary of the publication of Ursula K. Le Guin's anti-war novella, The Word for World is Forest. In this episode, Sheryl Medlicott helps us to understand the book as an ecofeminist and utopian text with lessons about how to…
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This month, we spoke to Brexitball expert Andy Watson and immigration lawyer and senior partner at Fragomen LLP, John Kiely, about Analytics FC's ground-breaking new report. The report examines the impact of the GBE regulations on the British transfer market.The pod discusses, among other things, the difference between the English and Scottish mark…
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