Best Ahmad Thomas Podcasts (2024)

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237. Peter St. Onge 2:12:20

1h ago2:12:20

2:12:20

Economist Peter St Onge joins to give us his perspective on a wide range of economic issues, from gold and bitcoin to fertility to government financing. Enjoyed this episode? Join Saifedean's online learning platform to take part in weekly podcast seminars, access Saifedean’s four online economics courses, and read his writing, including his new bo…

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221. Tech Savvy 50-Year-Old Pizzeria 33:03

10h ago33:03

33:03

This week we’re exploring tech in pizzerias with George Panagopoulos, owner of Dedham House of Pizza, in Dedham, Massachusetts. This tech-savvy operator has taken over an over 50-year-old pizzeria. He is driving the business into future by developing a custom AI chatbot. As he has stepped into the owner role, George has implemented self-ordering ki…

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236. CFA and Bitcoin with Rajat Soni 1:16:11

3h ago1:16:11

1:16:11

Rajat Soni is a CFA who read The Bitcoin Standard and became a bitcoiner, which caused him some trouble with the CFA Institute. He joins to discuss his transformation and why the investment industry may not like bitcoin. Enjoyed this episode? Join Saifedean's online learning platform to take part in weekly podcast seminars, access Saifedean’s four …

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220. Competing & Thriving in the Columbus Market 37:08

4h ago37:08

37:08

This week on The Hot Slice Podcast, Denise and Josh chat with Jessica Hellaine and Nick MacDonald, owners of Black Dog Pizzeria in Dublin, Ohio. First, we learn what Columbus-style pizza is. Black Dog also serves New York-style pizza. Nick is the mad scientist of the business always experimenting with the dough and menu. Explore the evolution of it…

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235. The Google Archipelago with Michael Rectenwald 1:31:17

7d ago1:31:17

1:31:17

Former Marxist professor Michael Rectenwald joins to discuss his transformation into a libertarian, and his books on surveillance and economic control. Links: Michael Recetenwald's website - https://www.michaelrectenwald.com Michael Recetenwald's substack - https://mrectenwald.substack.com The End of Socialism and the Calculation Debate Revisited -…

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219. From Chef to Owner with Jeff Cincotta 38:57

7d ago38:57

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This week, Jeremy and Denise chat with Jeff Cincotta, Chef Owner of Molinari's Italian Eatery & Pizzeria and Ravello Italian Kitchen in Watertown, Massachusetts. Prior to opening Molinari nine years ago, Jeff spent his career as an executive chef at private clubs. He was ready for a change and opened Molinari. We dive into his background and transi…

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234. NPCs for Genocide with Konstantin Kisin 1:21:51

8d ago1:21:51

1:21:51

How are NPCs programmed to cheer for a genocide thousands of miles away? I hosted Konstantin Kisin and found that it's done by programming them to view any Israeli murder of civilians as justified self-defense, to believe everything the Israeli government says except when it says it's committing a genocide, and to use no data from before October 7.…

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218. Creating a Magical Vibe 36:38

24d ago36:38

36:38

This week, we chat with Candy Yiu, who owns The Turning Peel in Portland, Oregon. She meticulously selected all the design elements that went into the pizzeria that resides in a house turned commercial space. The result is an enchanting and magical space with sourdough Neapolitan pizza at its core. We talk about how the business has developed and h…

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233. Deflation with Jeff Booth 1:14:10

15d ago1:14:10

1:14:10

Jeff Booth, author of The Price of Tomorrow, joins us to discuss deflation and economics, as well as the Fedi protocol. Enjoyed this episode? Join Saifedean's online learning platform to take part in weekly podcast seminars, access Saifedean’s four online economics courses, and read his writing, including his new book, Principles of Economics! Find…

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217. Rising Stars Jillana Miller & Ahmad Butler 38:38

1M ago38:38

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This week, Executive Editor Denise Greer interviews Jillana Miller and Ahmad Butler, Owners & Chefs at Miller Butler in San Pedro, CA, They have quickly gained a reputation for amazing pizza in the LA pizza scene. What started out as a pandemic pasta-selling business as evolved into a mobile pizzeria in high demand for its popups and catering. Whil…

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232. Coinbits with Dave Birnbaum 1:02:30

22d ago1:02:30

1:02:30

Coinbits is back better than before, and we are joined by their VP of product Dave Birnbaum to discuss their new product offerings. Enjoyed this episode? Join Saifedean's online learning platform to take part in weekly podcast seminars, access Saifedean’s four online economics courses, and read his writing, including his new book, Principles of Eco…

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216. Evolving Your Pizza Dough & Earning Employee Buy-In with Thomas Ardito  32:20

1M ago32:20

32:20

This week, Editor-in-Chief Jeremy White goes one-on-one with Thomas Ardito, co-owner of Brooklyn DOP in Brooklyn, New York.   A fitness enthusiast and gym owner, Ardito grew up tinkering with pizza at home and first got involved in the industry by delivering pies on Long Island. But it wasn’t until the COVID pandemic — when many gyms across the nat…

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231. Kenya, Energy & the IMF with Jusper Machogu 1:41:26

21d ago1:41:26

1:41:26

Kenyan farmer Jusper Machugo joins us to tell us about the awful reality of agriculture without hydrocarbons, and how the Kenyan government, the IMF, and international organizations make it harder for Africans to get the energy they need. Jusper Machogu's X account - https://x.com/JusperMachogu?t=ZStY6da03-AYxmTfAPQtLg&s=09 Jusper Machogu's substac…

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215. Rising Star Marisol Doyle, Leña – Pizza + Bagels, Cleveland, Mississippi 39:36

2M ago39:36

39:36

Over the next few episodes of The Hot Slice Podcast, we’re excited to let you get to know pizza makers and owners who we named Rising Stars in the Pizza Industry. We’re so impressed by Marisol Doyle, Co-owner/Pizzaiola, Leña – Pizza + Bagels in Cleveland, Mississippi. Leña was recently named a top pizza spot in the U.S in the feature: https://www.n…

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230. China with Arnaud Bertrand 2:05:20

28d ago2:05:20

2:05:20

Is China carrying out a genocide? Is it a rising imperialist power exploiting and dominating poor countries? Is it a capitalist or communist regime? How does it compare to the American regime? Arnaud Bertrand is an entrepreneur based in China and joins us to discuss what western media gets wrong about China. Enjoyed this episode? Join Saifedean's o…

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214. Chicago Pizza with Hillary Lake 24:01

2M ago24:01

24:01

This week, Executive Editor Denise Greer goes one-on-one with Hillary Lake, who co-owns Hillary’s Chicago Pizza, in St. Augustine, Florida. She’s no stranger to restaurant business ownership, but she never thought she would enter the pizza industry. It was during the pandemic that she missed her hometown Chicago pizza and sought to make the perfect…

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229. XBTO with Philippe Bekhazi 1:17:09

1M ago1:17:09

1:17:09

XBTO are offering an investment fund denominated in bitcoin, their CEO and founder Philippe Bekhazi joins to discuss why they are one of the first asset managers to go on a bitcoin standard! Enjoyed this episode? Join Saifedean's online learning platform to take part in weekly podcast seminars, access Saifedean’s four online economics courses, and …

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213. Pizza Legend John Arena, the One & Only - REPLAY 31:17

2M ago31:17

31:17

Happy 4th of July, everyone! On this holiday, we’re replaying a favorite episode for your enjoyment. Jeremy sat down for a one-on-one interview with pizza legend John Arena, co-founder of Metro Pizza in Las Vegas, just before he gave one of the most memorable opening day keynote addresses at the 40th Pizza Expo in March. During the discussion, John…

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228. The Bitcoin Standard with Rep. Thomas Massie 1:08:33

2M ago1:08:33

1:08:33

US Congressman Thomas Massie has read The Bitcoin Standard and enjoyed it so much he tabled legislation to end the Fed! He joins Saifedean to discuss The Bitcoin Standard, Austrian economics, American politics, AIPAC and much more! Enjoyed this episode? Join Saifedean's online learning platform to take part in weekly podcast seminars, access Saifed…

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212. Catching up with King Umberto’s Giovanni Cesarano 35:05

2M ago35:05

35:05

Giovanni Cesarano is part of the new generation behind the legendary King Umberto on Long Island, New York. We last caught up with Giovanni in 2021 on the podcast when we shared with him that he had been named a Rising Star in the Pizza Industry. A lot has happened with Giovanni and the business. We talk about how he’s able to keep King Umberto’s t…

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227. Gaza Genocide with Dan Cohen 1:48:27

2M ago1:48:27

1:48:27

Dan Cohen is an independent journalist and filmmaker who joins us to discuss his travels in Palestine and his work on the Israeli Palestinian conflict. Resources: Killing Gaza Documentary - https://killinggaza.com/ Latest documentary on Haiti - https://youtu.be/LO6CMvSP2rw?si=Awch5mfdkV1XgtXC Enjoyed this episode? Join Saifedean's online learning p…

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226. Fedimint with Obi Nwosu 1:27:30

2M ago1:27:30

1:27:30

Obi Nwosu joins us to discuss Fedimints, a new implementation of ecash interoperable with the lightning network. Enjoyed this episode? Join Saifedean's online learning platform to take part in weekly podcast seminars, access Saifedean’s four online economics courses, and read his writing, including his new book, Principles of Economics! Find out mo…

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211. World Champion Pizza Maker of the Year Tony Cerimele 37:47

3M ago37:47

37:47

It’s been a whirlwind kind of few months for Tony Cerimele, owner of New Columbus Pizza Company, in Nesquehoning, Pennsylvania. After capturing the first-place finish in the Pan Division, Tony went on to win the Finals to be named World Champion Pizza Maker of the Year at the International Pizza Challenge during Pizza Expo (March 19-21) in Las Vega…

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225. CIVILIZATION: Principles of Economics Lecture 18 1:05:45

2M ago1:05:45

1:05:45

This is the final lecture of Saifedean's online course Principles of Economics, entitled Civilization. You can watch all lectures and join weekly discussion seminars by becoming a member of Saifedean.com! Enjoyed this episode? Join Saifedean's online learning platform to take part in weekly podcast seminars, access Saifedean’s four online economics…

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210. Not Ready for Retirement with Chip Myles 31:44

3M ago31:44

31:44

This week on The Hot Slice Podcast is Chip Myles. His passion for the pizza business and his customers radiates through this episode. Chip Myles opened Myles’ Pizza Pub in 1978 in Bowling Green, Ohio. The pizza pub's family business hospitality, unique style of pizza, and late-night hours earned a loyal fanbase among the Bowling Green community and…

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209. Pizza For Ukraine with Corey Watson 33:03

3M ago33:03

33:03

This week, we talk with Corey Watson, founder of Pizza for Ukraine. Pizza for Ukraine's mission is to Make Pizza, Not War. We make Neapolitan pizza is made for Ukrainians affected by the trauma of war. Whether they are displaced, orphaned, wounded, responding to emergencies, or fighting for freedom, hope is served one pizza at a time. Corey joined …

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224. Fiat Medicine with Ahmad Ammous 1:42:59

2M ago1:42:59

1:42:59

Saifedean interviews his own brother, Dr. Ahmad Ammous, on the history and the problems of modern fiat medicine, why it all goes back to fiat money, and what its most important misconceptions are. We discuss diet, light environment, heart disease, statins, Niacin, seed oils, and more! References: Fiat healthcare & Crowdhealth with Andy Schoonover -…

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208. The Explosion of Mattenga’s Pizzeria with Hengam Stanfield 35:07

3M ago35:07

35:07

This week, Josh and Denise chat with Hengam Stanfield, co-owner of Mattenga’s Pizzeria in San Antonio, Texas. What started out as taking over a failing pizzeria in 2013 has grown into eight locations and expanding. Hengam and husband Matt met in college, both aspiring engineers but soon realized they wanted to be in business for themselves. They en…

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223. Live from Bitcoin Beach El Salvador 56:54

3M ago56:54

56:54

On a recent visit to El Salvador Saifedean sat down with the Live From Bitcoin Beach Podcast in El Zonte to discuss Bitcoin, El Salvador, and much more! Enjoyed this episode? Join Saifedean's online learning platform to take part in weekly podcast seminars, access Saifedean’s four online economics courses, and read his writing, including his new bo…

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207. Daily Dough with Gus Franco’s Pizza 34:18

3M ago34:18

34:18

This week on The Hot Slice Podcast, Denise and Jeremy chat with Patrick Elston, who with his wife Mandy operates Gus Franco’s Pizza in Lower Burrell, Pennsylvania. Originally started as a food truck, Gus Franco’s opened in 2017. He talks about the steady rise of the pizzeria. Family dynamics and raising kids in the family atmosphere pizzerias. The …

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222. Central Banking Works 38:51

4M ago38:51

38:51

Saifedean's talk at the Canadian Bitcoin Conference is an admission that central banking works. Given what we know about the economic calculation from Austrian school economists, central banking is a highly successful business! Enjoyed this episode? Join Saifedean's online learning platform to take part in weekly podcast seminars, access Saifedean’…

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205. Transitioning to Ownership at 23 with Shelby Hall 31:42

4M ago31:42

31:42

This week on The Hot Slice Podcast, we hear Shelby Hall’s story. She owns Fox’s Pizza Den Cheat Lake in Morgantown, West Virginia and starting working at Fox’s Pizza Den as a teenager. While in college, she leaped into management. After graduation, she was presented with a franchise opportunity that she passed on. She waited for the right opportuni…

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221. Parallel with Brian De Mint 1:07:49

4M ago1:07:49

1:07:49

Brian De Mint from Orange Pill App joins to discuss his new book, Parallel, on building a Bitcoin economy. Enjoyed this episode? Join Saifedean's online learning platform to take part in weekly podcast seminars, access Saifedean’s four online economics courses, and read his writing, including his new book, Principles of Economics! Find out more on …

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204. Pizza Expo Interview Series, Part 6: Innovative Approaches to Pizza 25:18

4M ago25:18

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This week, we continue our Pizza Expo Interview Series from the show floor at Pizza Expo. Denise interviews four pizzeria operators who are defining their pizza businesses in their own ways. Jason Dascoli, Rock City Pies and Ice, Bloomfield, Colorado, checks back in to give us an update on his pizzeria. He talks about his personal and business grow…

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220. Austrian Economics & the State with Walker 2:04:30

4M ago2:04:30

2:04:30

Walker from THE Bitcoin Podcast hosts Saifedean to discuss his latest book, Principles of Economics, and what Austrian school economics teaches us about the state, capitalism, and property rights. Enjoyed this episode? Join Saifedean's online learning platform to take part in weekly podcast seminars, access Saifedean’s four online economics courses…

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203 – Pizza Expo Interview Series, Part 5: California Knows How to Pizza 18:51

4M ago18:51

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This week, we continue our Pizza Expo Interview Series from the show floor at Pizza Expo. Denise interviews three operators with pizzerias doing business in California. Check out these Golden State pizza pros: Zak Fishman from Prime Pizza. The pizza company has seven locations in Los Angeles, California. Zak shares how much the LA pizza scene has g…

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219. America, Israel & Palestine with Dave Smith 1:22:58

4M ago1:22:58

1:22:58

Libertarian comedian Dave Smith hosts Saifedean to discuss the Palestinian Israeli conflict and the role America plays in it. Enjoyed this episode? Join Saifedean's online learning platform to take part in weekly podcast seminars, access Saifedean’s four online economics courses, and read his writing, including his new book, Principles of Economics…

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202. Pizza Expo Interview Series, Part 4 — Growing the biz and pizza industry 39:43

4M ago39:43

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This week, we continue our Pizza Expo Interview Series from the show floor at Pizza Expo. Denise interviews operators who are building their businesses and expanding their reach in the pizza industry. They are: Sofia Arango founded of Atlanta Pizza Truck a catering company in May 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia. She has also created a thriving pizza indus…

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218. Nomad Capitalist with Andrew Henderson 1:18:55

4M ago1:18:55

1:18:55

Andrew Henderson runs Nomad Capitalist, whose annual conference will be held in September 2024, with Saifedean speaking. Andrew joins us to discuss how his firm helps people seek the best jurisdictions for enhancing their wealth and freedom. He explains the case for moving out of western high tax countries and discusses better alternatives. Enjoyed…

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201: Pizza Expo Interview Series, Part 3 - Growing Multiple Unit Operations 39:43

5M ago39:43

39:43

This week, we continue our Pizza Expo Interview Series from the show floor at Pizza Expo. Denise interviews experience multi-unit pizzeria operators: Zach Toth and Chris Brown of Blacksburg, Virginia-based Benny’s Pizza with 32 locations and Jonathan Schroeter from Il Primo Pizza & Wings with seven locations in Southwest Floriday Benny’s is home of…

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217. Debating Palestine/Israel with Yaron Brook 3:29:59

4M ago3:29:59

3:29:59

Robert Breedlove hosts and moderates a contentious and detailed debate between Saifedean and Yaron Brook on the roots of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. Enjoyed this episode? Join Saifedean's online learning platform to take part in weekly podcast seminars, access Saifedean’s four online economics courses, and read his writing, including his new …

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200. Happy 200th Episode Special 39:43

5M ago39:43

39:43

The Hot Slice with Pizza Today marks its 200th episode with a special episode. Listen as we look back some of our favorite episodes, talk about how the podcast has evolved and what to expect moving forward. Who is your wish list guest that you would like for us to have on the show? Let us know. If you would like to be a guest on The Hot Slice Podca…

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216. Israel's Genocide w/ Prof Jeffrey Sachs 1:07:51

5M ago1:07:51

1:07:51

Columbia University's Professor Jeffrey Sachs joins us to discuss Israel's ongoing genocide in Gaza, the rise of violent religious fanaticism in Israeli politics, and the realities of US foreign policy. References: Gush Emunim - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gush_Emunim Kach - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kach_(political_party) Otzma Yehudit - htt…

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199. Pizza Expo Interview Series, Part 2 Women in the Mobile Pizza Biz 17:27

5M ago17:27

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This week, we continue our Pizza Expo Interview Series from the show floor at Pizza Expo. Denise spends some time with women who are in the mobile pizzeria business to get their perspective on business, mobile clientele, the pizza industry and Pizza Expo. Gina and Betsy Wolfe own the upstart Wolfe It Down Pizza in Princeton, Iowa. Gina is retiring …

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215. Rothbard's The Progressive Era, with Patrick Newman 2:03:21

5M ago2:03:21

2:03:21

Professor Patrick Newman has edited and produced several of Rothbard's unfinished books, and he joins us to continue our discussions of Rothbard's work on American history by focusing on Rothbard's The Progressive Era. References: The Depression of 1873–1879: An Austrian Perspective - Patrick Newman - https://mises.org/quarterly-journal-austrian-ec…

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198. Pizza Expo Interview Series, Part 1 18:36

5M ago18:36

18:36

Belfast, Ireland Pizza Scene began with John Arena We’re back from Pizza Expo in Las Vegas with story after story from pizzeria operators. For the next several episodes of The Hot Slice, we will take you back to the Pizza Today booth to listen to interviews with pizzeria operators from around the country and the world. We kick off the first episode…

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214. Bitcoin vs Altcoins with Phil Champagne 1:29:05

5M ago1:29:05

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Phil Champagne, author of The Book of Satoshi and Bitcoin vs Altcoins joins the podcast to discuss consensus mechanisms and the difference between bitcoin and altcoins. Enjoyed this episode? Join Saifedean's online learning platform to take part in weekly podcast seminars, access Saifedean’s four online economics courses, and read his writing, incl…

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197. REPLAY: Dough Talk with Peter Reinhart 29:23

6M ago29:23

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Happy Pizza Expo Week — the best week of the year!!! We hope you are having an amazing show experience and if you’re not at Pizza Expo, you can stay connected with show updates at https://pizzatoday.com/topics/industry-news/pizza-expo-2024-all-news-from-the-worlds-largest-pizza-show/. While we’re in Las Vegas together, we’re sharing a favorite epis…

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213. CAPITALISM: Principles of Economics Lecture 12 57:23

5M ago57:23

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This week's episode is the full lecture 12 of the Principles of Economics online course, and its topic is Capitalism. Enjoyed this episode? Join Saifedean's online learning platform to take part in weekly podcast seminars, access Saifedean’s four online economics courses, and read his writing, including his new book, Principles of Economics! Find o…

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196. Flour + Water = a Vibrant, Growing Pizza Concept 32:54

6M ago32:54

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This week, we talk with co-executive chefs and partners Thomas McNaughton and Ryan Pollnow at San Francisco-based Flour + Water to get the skinny on the direction their taking their highly successful pizza concept. Check out more details provided by Flour + Water: Thomas McNaughton, Co-Executive Chef & Founding Partner, Flour + Water Hospitality Gr…

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