Michigan Public Presents Michigan Public

There's someone we've failed to acknowledge in this whole series: the delivery driver. We hear tales from the trails of delivery guys across the state. 
Want more pizza? Sign up for our newsletter.
If you like what you hear on the pod, consider supporting our work.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ordering pizza today is nothing short of amazing. With a tap of button, pizza miraculously shows up at our front door. From the Domino's pizza tracker to DoorDash, we look at the big data and technology that's made pizza ready at our fingertips. 
Want more pizza? Sign up for our newsletter.
If you like what you hear on the pod, consider supporting our work.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ranch is a popular, though controversial American pizza condiment. But for many pizza eaters, it's become a must-have side. In this Dough Dynasty Extra Cheese we give you the brief history of ranch, and try to explain how it evolved as a pizza dipping sauce.   
Want more pizza? Sign up for our newsletter.
If you like what you hear on the pod, consider supporting our work.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michigan's pizza chains helped make pizza huge, but they're not the only Michigan bred pizza innovation. We tell the story of the new "it girl" in pizza: Detroit style. Plus you'll meet some of the pizza makers of today breaking the mold.
Want more pizza? Sign up for our newsletter.
If you like what you hear on the pod, consider supporting our work.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pizza wouldn't be the same today without the chains. But how have the chains shaped our cities, or even our politics?
Little Caesars founder Mike Ilitch and Domino’s founder Tom Monaghan amassed billions of dollars slinging dough. We tell you how they spent it. Plus we take you down memory lane, and revisit the so called "pizza wars" of the 1980s.
Want more pizza? Sign up for our newsletter.
If you like what you hear on the pod, consider supporting our work.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thanks to Michigan’s pizza kings, your favorite chain delivers better, hotter, faster pizza. 
In the early years of their businesses, Little Caesars founder Mike Ilitch and Domino’s founder Tom Monaghan both developed ways to streamline pizza production. We break down the history of three major industry innovations from Michigan that paved the way for all your favorite pizza chains. 
Want more pizza? Sign up for our newsletter.
If you like what you hear on the pod, consider supporting our work.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.