The meez Podcast

Josh Sharkey
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The meez Podcast

Josh Sharkey (Entrepreneur, professional chef, and founder/CEO of meez, the culinaryOS for food professionals) interviews world class entrepreneurs in the food space that are shifting the paradigm of how we innovate and operate in our industry.

  1. HACE 2 DÍAS

    Jesse Konig on Revolutionizing Fries and Rethinking Fast-Casual Food

    #86. What does it take to revolutionize fries and rethink fast-casual food? Jesse Konig, Co-Founder of Swizzler and Jesse & Ben’s Fries, joins us on this episode to share his journey of turning a simple side dish into a product with purpose. Jesse dives into the origins of their signature house-cut style fries and walks us through the typical process of making frozen fries. He discusses the surprising and unwanted ingredients often found in food and how he and Ben are challenging tha...

    57 min

  2. 12 NOV

    Keith Weaver on Building Iconic Hospitality Brands and the Legacy of Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey

    #85. In this episode of The meez Podcast, Keith Weaver shares his remarkable journey from Los Angeles to Shelbyville, Tennessee, and the role he’s played in shaping the legacy of Uncle Nearest Whiskey and longest bar in the world, Humble Baron. Keith dives into the creation of this iconic brand and explains what sets Tennessee whiskey apart from others, providing fascinating insights into the world of spirits. He also discusses his personal move to Shelbyville and his passion for giving back ...

    51 min

  3. 5 NOV

    George Motz on the Fascinating World of Burgers and His Restaurant Hamburger America

    #84. On this episode of The meez Podcast, Josh Sharkey is joined by Emmy award-winning filmmaker, author, and burger historian George Motz. Known for his documentary "Hamburger America" and the accompanying guidebook, George shares how his fascination with burgers began and discusses the rise and fall of their popularity in America. They dive into some of the country’s most unique, lesser-known burgers and explore the origins of the iconic sandwich.George also talks about his restaurant, Hamb...

    47 min

  4. 29 OCT

    Jack McGarry on Redefining Irish-American Pubs Through The Dead Rabbit and The Irish Exit

    #83. In this episode of The meez Podcast, Josh Sharkey sits down with Jack McGarry, Managing Partner of world-renowned, The Dead Rabbit, for a deep dive into leadership in the restaurant and bar industry. Jack shares insights on building and scaling a globally recognized brand, including how he's led The Dead Rabbit to become one of the most awarded pubs in the world, with honors like Tales of the Cocktail awards and World’s 50 Best Bars titles. They also discuss the challenges of hiring in h...

    1 h y 16 min

  5. 22 OCT

    Brian Stubbs on Boosting Restaurant Profitability with Genuine Article Bookkeeping

    #82. In this episode of The meez Podcast, host Josh Sharkey is joined by Brian Stubbs, owner of Genuine Article Bookkeeping. Brian Stubbs is a proud native of Oklahoma and studied Accounting at the University of Oklahoma, where he witnessed some very lucky football being played. Brian later moved to Austin. Brian worked in restaurants in a diverse number of roles and soon realized he could use his degree to significantly help restaurants thrive. Thus, Genuine Article was born. In this episode...

    1 h y 17 min

  6. 15 OCT

    Chef Jonathan Benno on Leadership, Discipline, and Elevating Four Twenty Five

    #81. In this episode of The meez Podcast, host Josh Sharkey is joined by Jonathan Benno, Culinary Director of Four Twenty Five, to explore Jonathan’s remarkable culinary journey. It all began in high school, where his passion for cooking sparked a path that took him from Hawaii to culinary school, where he mastered his craft.With over 30 years of experience at some of the world's most renowned restaurants, including Per Se, Daniel, The French Laundry, and Gramercy Tavern, Jonathan shares the ...

    54 min

  7. 8 OCT

    Chef PJ Calapa on His Expansive Career as an Executive Chef

    #80. In this episode of the meez Podcast, Josh Sharkey sits down with PJ Calapa, Executive Chef of Marea in NY and Beverly Hills. Chef PJ Calapa’s exposure to a broad range of cuisines and flavors began at an early age, having grown up in the Mexican border town of Brownsville, Texas. As a child, he joined his grandmother in the kitchen and later worked for his grandfather’s wholesale fish business. Calapa continued to nurture his culinary passion during undergraduate studies at Texas A&M...

    1 h y 9 min

  8. 1 OCT

    Melina Shannon-Dipietro on Empowering the Industry to Change the World Through MAD

    #79. In this episode of the meez Podcast, Josh Sharkey sits down with Melina Shannon-DiPietro, Executive Director of the MAD Foundation, to explore how MAD is transforming the hospitality industry through education, sustainability, and community-building. Melina, who has been at the helm of MAD since joining René Redzepi in Copenhagen, shares insights into how the organization is empowering chefs and food professionals to lead with purpose. From their groundbreaking MAD Academy programs, to M...

    51 min
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Josh Sharkey (Entrepreneur, professional chef, and founder/CEO of meez, the culinaryOS for food professionals) interviews world class entrepreneurs in the food space that are shifting the paradigm of how we innovate and operate in our industry.

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  • Creador
    Josh Sharkey
  • Años de actividad
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodios
    90
  • Clasificación
    Explícito
  • Copyright
    © 2024 The meez Podcast
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