Episode 36: Sam Oches

Sam's Band Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2Wkp6yWAqvf6Hvga07alzT?si=ca99ccfad1ac4f08

Live life loudly! Couldn’t agree more!

This was a blast! Thanks Sam Oches, Editorial Director at Informa and the mastermind behind Nation’s Restaurant News.

We dove into everything in this podcast from his passion for drumming (yes, drumming!) to our shared childhood obsession with Little Debbie Nutty Buddy Bars—trust me, there were plenty of laughs along the way.

Here’s a sneak peek at what you’ll hear:

>>>Sam’s journey from being a bona fide “news junkie” as a kid (credit to his parents) to using his killer writing skills, and even a free education, to break into journalism.

>>>A look at the standout mentors who’ve shaped his path, inspiring him to pay it forward to the next generation of storytellers.

>>And the common thread among the industry’s greatest leaders? A blend of longevity and a real commitment to keeping the true meaning of culture alive - it’s all about balancing quality and quantity!