34 episodes

Industrial & artisan baking doesn't have to be so complex. Let the expert team from AB Mauri North America shed some light on ingredients, finished baked goods & everything in between to help you have a successful & fun baking experience.

The Oven Light Rick Oleshak & Tricia McNamara

    • Business
    • 5.0 • 3 Ratings

Industrial & artisan baking doesn't have to be so complex. Let the expert team from AB Mauri North America shed some light on ingredients, finished baked goods & everything in between to help you have a successful & fun baking experience.

    EP33 THERE'S NOTHING LIKE A COOL POOLE

    EP33 THERE'S NOTHING LIKE A COOL POOLE

    Charles K. Poole – established author, thought leader, fellow podcaster, award-winning communications executive & much more – joins AB Mauri North America Vice President of Marketing Rick Oleshak for a new episode of ‘The Oven Light’ to talk about living intentionally and changing lives – including your own – with of course with a dash of baking mixed right in. Have a listen wherever you can – walking the dog, listening to the cicadas or on the bus – and flip the switch. Get tuned into ‘The Oven Light’ & we’ll see you there!

    • 30 min
    EP32 THE MOVIE MAN

    EP32 THE MOVIE MAN

    James Thomas, Director of the St. Louis Black and Classic Film Festivals and movie man extraordinaire, joins AB Mauri North America Vice President of Marketing Rick Oleshak for a new episode of ‘The Oven Light’ to talk about the world of cinema, movie stars and more. In this episode, the duo jumps into favorite flicks, award-winning performers and the importance of innovation, with a bit of baking sprinkled in, too. Have a listen wherever you can – in the Uber, in the dentist chair or strolling through the park – and flip the switch. Tune in to ‘The Oven Light’ & we look forward to seeing you there!

    • 31 min
    EP31 - MORE THAN A GOOD SPORT

    EP31 - MORE THAN A GOOD SPORT

    Brandon Steiner, founder of CollectibleXchange and The Steiner Agency, joins AB Mauri North America Vice President of Marketing Rick Oleshak for this episode of ‘The Oven Light’ to talk about the incredible landscape of baking, sports and so much more. In this episode, the duo dives deep into the everything bagel, women’s hoops, sports memorabilia, the Big Apple, the beginnings of today’s sports bars, playing MJ in basketball, trying new things and beyond. Take a listen wherever you are – in between flights, in the kitchen or on the commute – and flip the switch. Tune in to ‘The Oven Light’ & we’ll see you there!

    • 35 min
    EP30 - MY BAKERY COMPANION

    EP30 - MY BAKERY COMPANION

    Josh Allen, founder of St. Louis-based Companion Baking, joins AB Mauri North America’s Rick Oleshak for this episode of ‘The Oven Light’ to talk about the wonderful world of craft baking. In this program, the duo discusses sustainable baking, frozen products, to-go food orders, today’s bakery customers, podcasts and much, much more. Take a listen wherever you are – after a swim, while reviewing photos from the recent solar eclipse or even at the table enjoying a fresh baguette with salted butter – and flip the switch. Tune in to ‘The Oven Light’ & we’ll see you there!

    • 37 min
    EP29 - OPERATION EXCELLENT BAKERY

    EP29 - OPERATION EXCELLENT BAKERY

    Acclaimed bakery executive and recent winner of Baking & Snack’s 2023 Operations Executive of the Year, Kevin Stevens, joins AB Mauri marketing head Rick Oleshak for this episode of ‘The Oven Light’ to talk about the enlightening world of industrial baking. In this episode, the duo discusses the state of baking, motocross racing, equestrian sports, the importance of business relationships and much, much more. Take a listen wherever you are – during the commute, on a hike or overlooking the ocean during spring break – and flip the switch. Tune in to ‘The Oven Light’ & we’ll see you there!

    • 29 min
    EP28 - ROCKY MOUNTAIN HIGH

    EP28 - ROCKY MOUNTAIN HIGH

    Alastair Brogan, the chieftain of Boulder Spirits and Vapor Distillery in Colorado, joins AB Mauri North America VP of Marketing Rick Oleshak on the latest episode of ‘The Oven Light’ podcast. In this edition, the duo talks about Top Gun, the Royal Air Force, drinking whiskey with friends – with ice, Scotch eggs, Pinnacle Distillers Yeast, the iconic Red Rocks concert venue and much more. Whether you’re in the office, listening while on a hike or just tuning in during a traffic jam, flip the switch and tune in to ‘The Oven Light’ right now. We hope you enjoy the show.

    • 29 min

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