Best RAABE Podcasts (2024)

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Off Premise in a Restaurant Recession: Webinar Bonus Episode with a Board of Datum FS Advisors | Featuring Tom Healy, and Andrew Raabe 40:43

4h ago40:43

40:43

Welcome to Farm to Fork: The Innovators. In today's special bonus episode, we explore Off Premise Revenue and Food Service from our latest Datum FS Advisors webinar. This topic is crucial given the current restaurant recession. We're joined by Datum FS advisors Andy Raabe and Tom Healy. In this episode, we delve into key best practices for boosting…

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Episode 125 - Season Finale 47:06

3h ago47:06

47:06

The Season One finale. The guys talk about playthings, Mitch engineers some over-the-top drama, and a show that originally had no cliffhanger to speak of ends with a final discovery that changes everything going forward.

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Exploring the FDA's Mission: Food Safety and FSMA Rule 204 with Angela Fields, Senior Consumer Safety Officer with the FDA 58:17

3h ago58:17

58:17

In this exciting podcast episode, we have an eye-opening chat with Angela Fields, a Senior Consumer Safety Officer at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), about her fascinating role and the agency's crucial mission. Angela shares her journey and passion for food safety, along with her love for travel and outdoor adventures. We dive into the Food…

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Episode 124 - A Lot of Fitness Going On 41:14

5d ago41:14

41:14

Mitch has got jet lag. Paul has got green powder. And Ben has got a fitness of things. Plus, everyone is an excellent driver. They swear.

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Exploring the Cattle Industry: Insights from Veteran Rancher Russ Gold 47:12

12d ago47:12

47:12

Welcome to Farm to Fork Innovators! Today, we have the pleasure of hosting Russ Gold, a veteran cattle rancher from rural Oklahoma with 60 years of experience. Russ has played a pivotal role in producing some of the finest premium beef in the world. In our discussion, we delve into several important topics, including an overview of the cattle indus…

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Episode 123 - Generations 48:34

14d ago48:34

48:34

An episode of coincidences, close calls and stalkers. Ben needs yarn. Mitch needs energy. And Paul needs it to all go back to the way it was.

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Episode 122 - Spite Ideas 43:25

21d ago43:25

43:25

Peas, carrots, celery and the trifecta of vegetables. Mitch gets spiteful and the boys suffer for it. Plus, Starbucks gets even.

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Rural Soul Trio - National Road Music Series 22:16

21d ago22:16

22:16

This episode is part of National Road Music Series which is presented by Moonshine and Music and Domino's Pizza. We visit with Frank Dean, lead singer and songwriter and watch them perform at the HJ Ricks Centre For the Arts. Moonshine and Music is a weekly web series and podcast produced by Notlehs Entertainment Hosted by Joe Shelton Our Host can …

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Episode 121 - The Music Overlords 40:22

1M ago40:22

40:22

The boys listen to a variety of theme songs, all artificial in nature. Plus, Fridge Pig goes to Eurovision, and a song makes everyone question everything about everyone.

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Creating Value for Brands in the Digital Age with Ian Navarro, founder of Navarro Culinary Connection 55:41

26d ago55:41

55:41

In today’s episode, Ian Navarro, founder of Navarro Culinary Connection, shares his journey from distribution roles to establishing his own food service brokerage in Denver, Colorado. Ian explains the concept of food brokerage as a fractional sales team aiding brands in navigating the food service industry. Highlighting the importance of storytelli…

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Episode 120 - Apologies 37:57

1M ago37:57

37:57

Some official apologies, some not-so-official apologies, some take backs and some give backs. Plus, a telephone call with a special guest and a cough doesn't get any blessings from Ben.

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Episode 119 - Lean Cuisine 42:30

2M ago42:30

42:30

Mitch calls his mom. Ben calls for oral hygiene. Paul calls Whole Foods. There's a whole lotta callin' going on.

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Kim Spalding, CEO of Cheetah Foodservice, Revolutionizing the Foodservice Supply Chain through Data and Technology 38:58

1M ago38:58

38:58

Join us as we sit down with Kim Spalding, CEO of Cheetah Technologies and a visionary transforming the food supply chain through technology. Starting as a Texas girl with a love for wine and music, Kim shares her fascinating transition from running a winery to pioneering product innovation at Starbucks, and later, enhancing shipping security with b…

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Episode 118 - Mother Graham's Potpourri 40:58

2M ago40:58

40:58

Mitch's microphone smells like his childhood. Ben worries about the robot dogs. And Paul would rather everything happen off-screen in this cleanest, most explicit episode ever.

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National Road Music Series - Jennie DeVoe 28:06

2M ago28:06

28:06

This episode is part of National Road Music Series which is presented by Moonshine and Music and Domino's Pizza. We visit with Jennie DeVoe and watch her perform at the HJ Ricks Centre For the Arts. Moonshine and Music is a weekly web series and podcast produced by Notlehs Entertainment Hosted by Joe Shelton Our Host can be found at: http://mrjoesh…

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Episode 117 - What-a Speed Round 46:03

2M ago46:03

46:03

Racoons, rock stars, Rush and twelve other topics all come out of the bowl in the WAWTA 1st Annual Speed Round. It'll make your head spin. In a good way.

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Trailblazing Sustainability and Innovation in Today's Foodservice Supply Chain: An Interview with Armada's Vice President of Marketing and Business Development, Debi Gann 48:46

2M ago48:46

48:46

In this episode of Farm to Fork: The Innovators, we sit down with Debi Gann, Vice President, of Marketing and Business Development at ARMADA Supply Chain Solutions to explore the critical role of data and technology in the food service supply chain. With almost a decade in the supply chain industry, Debi shares her background and ARMADA's focus on …

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Episode 116 - A Series of Unfortunate Skin Regimens 36:42

2M ago36:42

36:42

McDoñald's has a tilde. The boys discuss soap. And in an attempt to be as timely as possible, Drake and Kendrick Lamar take center stage.

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Group Purchasing Organizations (GPOs): Webinar Bonus Episode with a Board of Datum FS Advisors | Featuring Jeff Abramson, Brendan Clarke, and James Kennedy 44:08

2M ago44:08

44:08

Welcome back to another episode of Farm to Fork: The Innovators. This monthly webinar episode is especially geared toward those sprouting new food service ventures or who consider the industry second nature. Today we are joined by esteemed industry veterans Jeff Abramson, Brendan Clarke, and James Kennedy as light is shed through the lens of the th…

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Episode 115 - "Three Taps Means I Love You" 39:13

3M ago39:13

39:13

Mitch throws around the word "dumb" with reckless abandon, Ben plugs a new vanity project, and the boys collectively debate the act of being affectionate.

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Mani Kulasooriya Co-Founder and CEO of Cut+Dry. Feeding the Future: Innovations in Foodservice Distribution Tech 47:59

2M ago47:59

47:59

In this episode of Farm to Fork: The Innovators, we are joined by seasoned tech entrepreneur Mani Kulasooriya, who has spent the last decade dissecting the kinship between the foodservice industry and technology. With a laid groundwork in building Fintech payment systems at Citibank and Yahoo to co-founding CAKE, a restaurant technology startup acq…

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Episode 114 - The Andrea Diaries 37:38

3M ago37:38

37:38

There's some buddy-buddying going on this week with the boys, a celestial discussion that confounds, and the unearthing of 'The Andrea Diaries' which will challenge listeners to question Ben's true past.

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Trailer: Benjamin Go Bye-Bye 1:36

3M ago1:36

1:36

In 1971, baby boy Benjamin went missing from his Long Island home, only to be found wandering the streets of New York City's Times Square. How he got there and who was responsible continues to be a mystery today. Join the WAWTA investigative team for this 8-episode special mystery podcast event and uncover the secrets of Benjamin Go Bye-Bye at the …

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Episode 113 - Coffee Grounds 34:43

3M ago34:43

34:43

Mitch gets cold. Ben wants to float. And Paul poses a question to the boys that has life-altering consequences. Plus, coffee grounds.

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Behind the Scenes: Navigating Shake Shack's Supply Chain with Jeffrey Amoscato, Senior Vice President Supply Chain & Menu Innovation at Shake Shack 51:11

3M ago51:11

51:11

In this episode of "Farm to Fork: The Innovators," host David Maloni interviews Jeffrey Amoscato, the Senior Vice President of Supply Chain and Menu Innovation at Shake Shack. Jeff shares his journey from culinary school to his current role, highlighting the importance of understanding the source and quality of ingredients. He discusses the unique …

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National Road Music Series - Anna Owens 15:05

3M ago15:05

15:05

This episode is part of National Road Music Series which is presented by Moonshine and Music and Domino's Pizza. We visit with Anna Owens and watch her perform at the HJ Ricks Centre For the Arts. Moonshine and Music is a weekly web series and podcast produced by Notlehs Entertainment Hosted by Joe Shelton Our Host can be found at: http://mrjoeshel…

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Episode 112 - Brought to You by Seagram's Club Soda 40:13

3M ago40:13

40:13

Club soda takes over. Ben gets Mitch a gift but clearly excludes Paul for a reason. And the most complicated social party card game ever has its coming out party.

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Food Traceability: FSMA 204 and the Restaurant Industry - Webinar Bonus Episode with a Board of Datum FS Advisors | Featuring Angela Fields, Richard Buttner, Brady Cunningham, and Rich Wolverton 45:40

3M ago45:40

45:40

Welcome back to another installment of Farm to Fork: The Innovators. This special webinar episode is especially geared toward those sprouting new food service ventures or who consider the industry second nature. In this episode, David Maloni discusses the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) 204, also known as the food traceability rule. He is join…

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National Road Music Series - Paul Holland 19:05

3M ago19:05

19:05

This episode is part of National Road Music Series which is presented by Moonshine and Music and Domino's Pizza. We visit with Paul Holland and watch him perform at the HJ Ricks Centre For the Arts. Moonshine and Music is a weekly web series and podcast produced by Notlehs Entertainment Hosted by Joe Shelton Our Host can be found at: http://mrjoesh…

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Trends Across Menu Data: Insights into Consumer Preferences with Mike Lukianoff, CEO and Founder of SignalFlare.ai 45:02

3M ago45:02

45:02

Welcome back to the show! Today's guest innovator is Michael Lukianoff, seasoned restaurant revenue and analytics manager and current CEO and Founder of SignalFlare.ai by Extropy 360. In this episode, Mike offers a data buffet that emphasizes understanding and adapting to economic shifts in the general food service industry. He shares his insights …

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Episode 111 - A Significant Security Risk 40:38

4M ago40:38

40:38

The popcorn bowl is compromised. The future of the show's ideas hang in the balance. Everyone loses their shit.

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National Road Music Series - Ray Hoskins 15:28

3M ago15:28

15:28

This episode is part of National Road Music Series which is presented by Moonshine and Music and Domino's Pizza. We visit with Ray Hoskins and watch him perform at the HJ Ricks Centre For the Arts. Moonshine and Music is a weekly web series and podcast produced by Notlehs Entertainment Hosted by Joe Shelton Our Host can be found at: http://mrjoeshe…

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Episode 110 - Tenth Anniversary Special 41:46

4M ago41:46

41:46

The boys celebrate a very significant milestone in the history of the podcast. Childhood Ben takes a spontaneous trip to Manhattan. Plus, Mitch acts out.

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National Road Music Series - Rogers Lee 15:18

4M ago15:18

15:18

This episode is Part of National Road Music Series which is presented by Moonshine and Music and Domino's Pizza. Rogers Lee is a songwriter from Indianapolis who has written tons of songs, but not done a lot of performing for crowds. He talks about his songwriting and performs for us at the HJ Ricks Centre For the Arts. Moonshine and Music is a wee…

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Supply Chain: Meeting Demand in a Fast-Growing Market with Kristi Kingery, Senior Vice President, Supply Chain at Tropical Smoothie Cafe 44:42

4M ago44:42

44:42

Welcome back to the show! Today's guest innovator is Kristi Kingery, a powerhouse in supply chain management. With over a decade of experience in the industry, Kristi is currently the Senior Vice President of Supply Chain at Tropical Smoothie Cafe and the chair of the National Restaurant Association Supply Chain Expert Exchange. In this episode, Kr…

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National Road Music Series - Reckless Bound 17:26

4M ago17:26

17:26

This episode is Part of National Road Music Series Event 2 which is presented by Moonshine and Music and Domino's Pizza. Reckless Bound is the duo of Sydney Paige and Emma Hanlon and they tell us about how they got together and about upcoming music. We also see them perform at the HJ Ricks Centre For the Arts with a full band backing them up. Moons…

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Episode 109 - "Ringing the Bell" 35:35

4M ago35:35

35:35

Ben adds numbers. Mitch poses a very funny question. And Wall Street takes center stage.

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Episode 108 - Sweet Teeth 37:30

4M ago37:30

37:30

Ben talks about Reggie Jackson. Mitch talks about jawbreakers. And Paul doesn't like going to bed with cough drops. Somewhere along the way, the conversation gets very sweet.

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National Road Music Series - Katherine Nagy Trio 16:44

4M ago16:44

16:44

This episode is Part of National Road Music Series Event 2 which is presented by Moonshine and Music and Domino's Pizza. Katherine Nagy tells us about her music and recent recordings and we see her trio perform at the HJ Ricks Centre For the Arts. Moonshine and Music is a weekly web series and podcast produced by Notlehs Entertainment Hosted by Joe…

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Unpacking Supply Chain: Lessons with Linda Dunn, Faculty Director and Assistant Professor for the Supply Chain Management Master's Program at Georgetown University 58:06

4M ago58:06

58:06

In this episode of Farm to Fork: The Innovators, we have the pleasure of speaking with Linda Dunn, Faculty Director and Assistant Professor for the Supply Chain Management Master's Program at Georgetown University. Leveraging on Linda's seventeen-year wealth of experience at HMSHost, our conversation delves into the evolution of supply chain manage…

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Episode 107 - Stove Top S'mores 36:52

4M ago36:52

36:52

Paul tussles with marshmallow. Mitch avoids some turkey. And Ben recounts a marvel-ous moment from his past that changed his life forever.

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National Road Music Series - Joel David Weir 20:24

4M ago20:24

20:24

This episode is Part of National Road Music Series Event 2 which is presented by Moonshine and Music and Domino's Pizza. Joel David Weir tells us about his music and we see him perform at the HJ Ricks Centre For the Arts. Moonshine and Music is a weekly web series and podcast produced by Notlehs Entertainment Hosted by Joe Shelton Our Host can be f…

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The State of Supply Chain: Webinar Bonus Episode with a Board of Datum FS Advisors | Featuring Scott Schmitz, Keith Anderkin, Thomas Healey, and Charlie Lousignont 32:19

4M ago32:19

32:19

Welcome back to another installment of Farm to Fork: The Innovators. This special webinar episode is especially geared toward those sprouting new food service ventures or who consider the industry second nature. Our carefully selected Datum FS panel of seasoned experts: Scott Schmitz, Keith Aderkin, Thomas Healey, and Charlie Lousignont render soun…

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Episode 106 - Fridge Pig 38:22

5M ago38:22

38:22

Ben and Paul ask the ultimate question: will Mitch's losing streak continue? Plus, a pink nemesis from one of the boys' chilly pasts brings real PTSD to the surface.

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Episode 105 - Bucket Lists 33:48

5M ago33:48

33:48

Ben, Mitch and Paul all win a participation trophy for this week's episode.

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Episode 104 - To-mah-to, Po-tah-to 32:04

5M ago32:04

32:04

A simple saying becomes a complicated mathematical conundrum for the boys.

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Financial Perspectives on Restaurant Dynamics & Distribution with Michael Halen, Senior Restaurant Analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence 58:11

5M ago58:11

58:11

Today, I have the opportunity to welcome Michael Halen, a Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Restaurant & Foodservice Analyst who researches and publishes analyses of over eighteen publicly traded restaurant companies as well as the major foodservice distributors. In this episode, Mike gives us a rundown of the state of the consumer market as we also ex…

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Episode 103 - Glory Days 39:29

5M ago39:29

39:29

Ben, Mitch and Paul reminisce about the past. Emotions are bared.By WAWTA LLC

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Strategies for Enhancing Foodservice Distribution: Maximizing Chain and Supplier-Manufacturer Relationships with Rich Wolverton, Former VP of Category Management at US Foods 55:29

5M ago55:29

55:29

Welcome back to another episode of Farm to Fork: The Innovators. Our guest for today is Rich Wolverton, a current Datum FS advisor who served as former VP of category management at Food Services of America and led their merchandising integration into US foods. Tapping into Rich’s 40+ years wealth of knowledge in food sales and merchandising leaders…

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Episode 102 - "You Two Fools" 36:54

5M ago36:54

36:54

This week, the topic out of the popcorn bowl puts Mitch on the spot.By WAWTA LLC

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