Best National Restaurant Association Podcasts (2024)

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Conference Updates from the Food Safety Summit and the National Restaurant Association Show | Episode 66 35:37

16d ago35:37

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In this episode of Don’t Eat Poop!, our hosts Matt and Francine are talking conferences. Francine recently attended the Food Safety Summit and the National Restaurant Association Show and she’s taking this opportunity to update Matt and their audience on what went down. Prepare yourself for 2 very different events, some important discussions, and o…

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The Natural Gist – National Restaurant Association Show Roundup 10:08

28d ago10:08

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In this episode of The Gist, co-host Adrienne Smith recaps her weekend in Chicago, IL and shares some highlights from her panel discussion at the 2024 National Restaurant Association Show. Tune in to hear all about it, as well as for a quick review of the show’s natural and organic pavilion and one of the standout trends from the show. She'll also …

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Copa America starts today! Canada makes their debut in the tournament against Argentina 10:39

3h ago10:39

10:39

Nick Toren, sports broadcaster and host of the podcast Discontinued GravyBy Spice Radio 1200 AM

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Ask Natasha: How to cope with kids leaving for university 10:57

3h ago10:57

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Dr Natasha Ghosh, PhD, MeD, CHyp, RCC with over 20 years of experience in the field of psychologyBy Spice Radio 1200 AM

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The Gist – NBJ Summit: celebrating DSHEA, emerging ideas and industry leaders 11:47

2h ago11:47

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In this episode of The Gist, Nutrition Business Journal’s Content and Insights Director Bill Giebler joins co-host (and fellow co-chair of the NBJ Summit, alongside Tom Aarts) Jessica Rubino to pull back the curtain on the upcoming NBJ Summit. The NBJ Summit is a premier event for the dietary supplement and global nutrition industry and its top CEO…

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Discussion on a piece from Vox called Every Hollywood “it” boy is a white guy Why is the search for the next big movie star so limited? 14:07

18h ago14:07

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Jeevan Sangha, culture writerBy Spice Radio 1200 AM

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Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival is back! Learn about the play Hamlet & Twelfth Night 13:49

18h ago13:49

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Nadeem Phillip Umar Khitab, starring in Hamlet & Twelfth Night @ Bard on The BeachBy Spice Radio 1200 AM

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A look at some of the restaurant industry's biggest concerns 28:36

1d ago28:36

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What are the restaurant industry’s biggest concerns right now? This week’s episode of the Restaurant Business podcast A Deeper Dive features Scott Redler, the co-founder of Freddy’s Frozen Custard and Steakburgers. We spoke with Scott at the National Restaurant Show in May and we chatted on a variety of issues. We wanted to talk with him about some…

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Facebook Page Port Coquitlam Fresh Egg Delivery 8:30

2d ago8:30

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Melanie Emery, from Sandy Valley Farms talking about farm eggs and her Facebook pageBy Spice Radio 1200 AM

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Canadian Marketing Association found that having conversation on polarizing topics is affecting marketers’ experience at work, leading to self-censorship and reduced social interactions. 6:35

2d ago6:35

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Barry Alexander, chief marketing and diversity officer at CMABy Spice Radio 1200 AM

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The Cucumber Salmonella Major Outbreak | Episode 68 36:03

2d ago36:03

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In this episode of Don’t Eat Poop!, our hosts Matt and Francine are, unfortunately, talking about a new multi-state outbreak, this time it’s cucumbers that are carrying salmonella and putting people in the hospital. Prepare to learn all about this most recent outbreak, as well as how outbreaks like this happen and how multi-state outbreaks have bee…

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Gig workers in B.C. to be paid minimum of $20.88 an hour reaction from the restaurant industry 9:07

3d ago9:07

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Ian Tostenson, President and CEO of BC Restaurant & Foodservices AssociationBy Spice Radio 1200 AM

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BC Seniors Advocate and crime stoppers bring awareness to elder abuse and what needs to be done to combat it 8:05

3d ago8:05

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Dan Levitt, B.C Seniors AdvocateBy Spice Radio 1200 AM

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Unveiling Dynamic Pricing and Analytics in Restaurant Tech with Mike 41:45

3d ago41:45

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In this episode of the Restaurant Technology Guys Podcast, the hosts dive into a compelling discussion with Mike, a veteran in the field of restaurant technology with over 25 years of experience. Introduced by Tammy Billings, Mike shares his journey from restaurant operations to mastering the quantitative aspects of pricing, analytics, and data dur…

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5X Fest Self-Care Sunday! A half-day of pure wellness – including breathwork, meditation, journaling, and movement 7:37

6d ago7:37

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Bhavneet Toor Kang, Spiritual Coach, Reiki Teacher & Marketing DirectorBy Spice Radio 1200 AM

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Pancouver: Emmanuel Macron calls for an election, National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians and gig workers in B.C get a raise 11:34

6d ago11:34

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Charlie Smith, editor of PancouverBy Spice Radio 1200 AM

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Local photographer aims to break Vancouver’s unfriendly rep through portraits of strangers 9:42

7d ago9:42

9:42

Justin Veenema photographer, video producer, and designer.By Spice Radio 1200 AM

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The Province has launched a public engagement to inform the vision for the Canadians of South Asian Heritage museum. Learn how you can get involved. 8:46

7d ago8:46

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Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport Lana Popham Survey to get involved: https://engage.gov.bc.ca/southasiancanadianmuseum/By Spice Radio 1200 AM

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What are functional beverages and do they work? 28:01

7d ago28:01

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In this episode of The Natural List, co-hosts Jessica Rubino and Adrienne Smith welcome Food and Beverage Insider staff writer Scott Miller to weigh in on the functional beverage category. What makes a beverage “functional?” How do retailers, brands and consumers define this emerging category? And who is ultimately responsible for ensuring consumer…

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The difference between winners and losers in a tough restaurant market 27:35

8d ago27:35

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How can restaurant chains survive in this market? This week’s episode of the Restaurant Business podcast A Deeper Dive features longtime industry executive James Walker. At the moment, Walker has multiple titles. He is the chief culinary and concept officer for Experiential Brands, a concept creation engine that has created brands such as the Origi…

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Hum Tum turns 20 years old and what makes this rom-com special 10:25

8d ago10:25

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Jeevan Sangha, culture writerBy Spice Radio 1200 AM

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Lifesaving Society BC talks about why many people do not know how to swim and how to educate yourself 6:12

8d ago6:12

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Kimiko Hirakida, who is the director of program and services at Lifesaving Society society BC & Yukon BranchBy Spice Radio 1200 AM

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Indo Pacific Foundation of Canada talks about International Yoga day. Learn about their event at Bear Creek Park on June 23rd! 8:08

9d ago8:08

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Pushpinder Virk, MD at Across Border Visa and member of the Indo Pacific Foundation of CanadaBy Spice Radio 1200 AM

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5X FEST 2024 is back from June 13-16! Get all the details on this year's blockparty. 8:49

9d ago8:49

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Harpo Mander, executive director at 5XFest For more info and tickets: https://www.5xfest.com/By Spice Radio 1200 AM

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Lab-Grown Meat: The Pros & Cons and What to Expect | Episode 67 22:13

9d ago22:13

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In this episode of Don’t Eat Poop!, our hosts Matt and Francine are talking about the future again, this time they're tackling lab-grown meat — that is if one can even call it meat if it’s grown in a dish. This is a huge new scientific development with a lot of money backing it as a potential for the future, so of course it deserves its own episode…

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Understanding Juneteenth: A Deeper Dive with Skot Welch 11:32

10d ago11:32

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In this episode, we are talking with speaker, author, and dear friend to the host Skot Welch. Skot will talk about not just some of the events around Michigan for Juneteenth but also the cultural and historical implications of this important holiday.By MLive MI Best

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How teens are turning to TikTok for mental health advice and self-diagnosing 9:59

10d ago9:59

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Dr Natasha Ghosh, PhD, MeD, CHyp, RCC with over 20 years of experience in the field of psychologyBy Spice Radio 1200 AM

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UBC study finds basic income could solve global poverty and stop environmental destruction. Is it time for Canada to have a basic income policy? 9:17

10d ago9:17

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Dr Rashid Sumaila, a professor in the UBC Institute for the Oceans and Fisheries and the school of public policy and global affairsBy Spice Radio 1200 AM

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Elevating the Burger Experience with Tech and Teamwork: A Chat with Patric from Bobby's Burgers 37:36

10d ago37:36

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In this episode of the Restaurant Technology Guys podcast, the host interviews Patric, the vice president of operations for Bobby's Burgers by Bobby Flay. Patric shares insights into his extensive background in the restaurant industry, including his experiences before joining Bobby's Burgers, like working with Cold Stone Creamery and a significant …

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The Natural Gist – What are the top trends in functional beverages? 10:56

13d ago10:56

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In this episode of The Gist, co-host Jessica Rubino shines a spotlight on the surge of growth in the wellness and functional beverage category. From opportunities in nonalcoholic beverages to popular ingredients like pre- and probiotics, mushrooms and CBD, retailers are seeing an explosion of wellness and social refreshments. Whether these tasty to…

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Bank of Canada Interest rate announcement and what it means for you 9:18

14d ago9:18

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Kumud Prasad with 20 years of experience in insurance and investments contact 778 707-4960By Spice Radio 1200 AM

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What is the future of Red Lobster? 27:12

15d ago27:12

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What is the future of Red Lobster? This week’s episode of the Restaurant Business podcast A Deeper Dive features Victor Fernandez, the vice president of insights and knowledge at GuestXM. GuestXM provides industry performance metrics, notably the Black Box index of industry sales and traffic. I wanted Victor on the podcast so we could talk about th…

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A TikTok that asks the question when did the Dupatta become European? 11:23

15d ago11:23

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Jeevan Sangha, culture writerBy Spice Radio 1200 AM

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s BJP lost its national majority after suffering major losses in key states, marking a dramatic shift in a political landscape it has dominated for the past decade. 15:25

15d ago15:25

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Dr Jovian Radheshwar, professor in the department of Political Science at Douglas College.By Spice Radio 1200 AM

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Ocean Week Canada learn about the work Ocean Legacy Foundation is doing to combat plastic pollution 9:11

16d ago9:11

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Nicole Ebert, senior project manager with the Ocean Legacy FoundationBy Spice Radio 1200 AM

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17th Annual 2 day cultural celebration of Richmond's rich cultural diversity happening June 8th and 9th 10:06

16d ago10:06

10:06

Mark Sakai treasurer of the Richmond Museum SocietyBy Spice Radio 1200 AM

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Booking your next vacation? Better Business Bureau tell us how to avoid travel scams 10:01

17d ago10:01

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Neesha Hothi, with the Better Business BureauBy Spice Radio 1200 AM

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The Vancouver Whitecaps Try To Turn Missing Messi Into A Marketing Win 12:27

17d ago12:27

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Carol Schram, sports journalist Full Article https://www.forbes.com/sites/carolschram/2024/05/26/the-vancouver-whitecaps-try-to-turn-missing-messi-into-a-marketing-win/?sh=3d2c67206c9fBy Spice Radio 1200 AM

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The importance of Wowing Customers: a chat with Lucas Judice from Freatz.com 38:17

17d ago38:17

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In this episode of the Restaurant Technology Guys podcast, the host welcomes Lucas Judice, the founder of Freet, a technology company focusing on improving customer experience through a deep understanding of consumer behavior. Originally from Brazil and a former lawyer, Lucas transitioned into technology and entrepreneurship after moving to the U.S…

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Pancouver: Donald Trump is now a convicted felon, B.C minimum wage increase and Vancouver Short Film Festival 11:37

20d ago11:37

11:37

Charlie Smith, editor of PancouverBy Spice Radio 1200 AM

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Navigating the 2024 Housing Market: Expert Tips from Becky Sims 7:30

21d ago7:30

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In this episode of "At Home with Eastbrook Homes," we sit down with Becky Sims, Senior Loan Officer at Lake Michigan Credit Union, to delve into the current mortgage rates and offer crucial advice for prospective homebuyers in 2024. Becky discusses the challenges of low housing inventory and high interest rates, providing insights into how potentia…

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The new face of clean beauty is regenerative 47:06

22d ago47:06

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In this episode of The Natural List, co-hosts Adrienne Smith and Jessica Rubino sit down with Founder and CEO of Thrive Natural Care Alex McIntosh. A decade after Thrive’s launch into the clean beauty market, McIntosh reflects on the greatest developments he’s witnessed in the CPG industry, including more diversity, the mainstreaming of the regener…

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B.C.'s minimum wage will go from $16.75 to $17.40 on June 1. A restaurant group in BC is against the increase. CFIB talks about how small businesses are feeling. 5:48

21d ago5:48

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Emily Boston, senior policy analyst with the Canadian Federation of Independent Business on how small businesses are feeling about the increase.By Spice Radio 1200 AM

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Resource Works: The Annual Indigenous Partnerships Success Showcase returns to Vancouver next week 11:52

21d ago11:52

11:52

Margareta Dovgal, managing director at Resource Works Society.By Spice Radio 1200 AM

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Just recently three big films flopped in the theatres, does this mean its going to be a cruel summer for the blockbuster movie season? 13:18

22d ago13:18

13:18

Culture Writer Jeevan SanghaBy Spice Radio 1200 AM

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How Dutch Bros is refining its real estate strategy 28:12

22d ago28:12

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How has Dutch Bros changed its real estate strategy? This week’s episode of the Restaurant Business podcast A Deeper Dive features Christine Barone, CEO of the drive-thru beverage chain. Dutch Bros is coming off a strong quarter under its relatively new chief executive, and we talk about a host of topics. We discuss how Dutch Bros is refining its r…

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Hats Off Day is this Saturday June 1st! Here is what you can expect! 7:28

23d ago7:28

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Hats Off Day has been a grassroots festival celebrating the best of the Burnaby Heights community since the early 1980s.By Spice Radio 1200 AM

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Filmmaker Derek Kwan talks about the Vancouver Short Film Festival 11:33

24d ago11:33

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Derek Kwan is a Chinese-Canadian filmmaker based in Vancouver, BC. Naturally gravitating towards stories surrounding food and cultureBy Spice Radio 1200 AM

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A Better Way to Do Supply Chain Management with Sara Jane Bellocchi from TraceGains | Episode 65 12:27

23d ago12:27

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In this episode of Don’t Eat Poop!, our hosts Matt and Francine are joined by Sara Jane Bellocchi, a Functional Consultant at TraceGains. They talk about how much of a game-changer a tool like TraceGains can be, especially when it comes to supply chain management. You’ll learn that there is a better way to do things that doesn't involve Excel, manu…