The Oven Light

Rick Oleshak & Tricia McNamara
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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.

  1. 11/26/2025

    A BEAM OF LIGHT FROM BEMA’S OWN

    Kerwin Brown, President & CEO of BEMA – Bakery Equipment Manufacturers & Allieds – visits with AB Mauri North America Vice President of Marketing Rick Oleshak in the latest episode of ‘The Oven Light.’ They discuss Kerdog’s longtime career within the baking industry, the importance of connection-driven experiences, the #1 baking trade show in North America - IBIE, his ‘On A Roll’ podcast, the impact of AI and kindness & so much more. Listen wherever you are – driving to a big college football or basketball game, enjoying a hot ham & cheese breakfast sammie or listening to your new favorite podcast…umm, ‘The Oven Light’, of course. Now it’s time to flip the switch…let’s go for ‘The Oven Light’.

    28 min

  2. 10/23/2025

    The ABCs of A-S-B

    Kristen Spriggs, Executive Director of the American Society of Baking based in Indianapolis, joins AB Mauri North America Vice President of Marketing Rick Oleshak for the latest episode of ‘The Oven Light.’ The duo discusses Kristen’s nearly three-year tenure at ASB, her previous work in the events industry & at a midwestern basketball powerhouse university, the ever-evolving world of industrial & artisan baking, new demands from today’s baked goods consumers, living in ‘Circle City’ and a whole ton more. Listen wherever you are – watching an open wheel race on TV, enjoying dunking a cake donut in a hot latte or even limping along in early morning traffic. Flip the switch. It’s time again for ‘The Oven Light’.

    29 min

  3. 08/11/2025

    LET’S GET THE BALL ROLLING

    Erin Ball, Executive Director of the Grain Foods Foundation based in Washington D.C., joins AB Mauri North America Vice President of Marketing Rick Oleshak for the latest episode of ‘The Oven Light.’ The duo discusses the benefits of grain foods in a healthy diet, the changing face of the food industry today, consumer-led drives and demands, juggling an active nation’s capital, the importance of managing the little details and a whole lot more. Listen wherever you are – waiting in the grocery checkout line, waiting in the doctor’s office or waiting for the paint to dry. Flip that switch. Let’s go! It’s time for ‘The Oven Light’.

    31 min

  4. 06/30/2025

    EVERYBODY HAVE FUN TONIGHT

    Two founding members of the iconic 80s New Wave & Modern Rock band Wang Chung – Jack Hues and Nick Feldman – join AB Mauri North America Vice President of Marketing Rick Oleshak for a fascinating episode of ‘The Oven Light.’ The trio dives into a dynamic era of popular music, the real meaning behind the band’s name, life on the road including food choices, the uniqueness of having Wang Chung woven into just having fun and so much more. Listen wherever you are, listening to tunes on the morning commute, searching for albums at the retro market or just hanging out on the beach with good friends. It’s time. Let’s flip the switch for ‘The Oven Light’…and as Wang Chung would suggest, Let’s Go!

    31 min

  5. 05/09/2025

    HE WHO WEARS PLAID IS TOTALLY RAD

    Leading international business growth and customer experience expert Jay Baer – who is also an established purveyor of tequila – joins AB Mauri North America Vice President of Marketing Rick Oleshak for an excellent episode of ‘The Oven Light.’ The duo dives into connecting with customers, enjoying the perfect bottle of tequila, finding cool plaid clothing, being recognized as a global marketing guru, writing best-selling books, having the honor of being in the Professional Speakers Hall of Fame and so much more. Listen wherever you are – sipping a margarita on the beach, shopping for that stunning, new outfit on your laptop or just playing bocce ball with good friends. Flip the switch. It’s time for ‘The Oven Light’…let’s go!

    29 min

  6. 03/19/2025

    ONE BURGER, ONE SHOT & ONE BEER

    1879 Distilling Company Founder Mark Disper and Head Distiller Kyle Decker join AB Mauri North America Vice President of Marketing Rick Oleshak for this episode of ‘The Oven Light.’ The trio dives into multiple topics including starting up a distillery, crafting the ideal alcohol beverage, generating great teamwork, telling unique stories through labels and branding, selling the perfect cheeseburger and much, much more. Listen wherever you are – on a business trip layover, unwinding after the workday with your favorite cocktail or even getting the yard ready for spring – and flip the switch. It’s time for ‘The Oven Light’…let’s do this!

    30 min

  7. 01/31/2025

    MIXING IT UP WITH SETH GODIN

    Seth Godin – author of nearly two dozen bestsellers that have been translated into more than 35 languages – joins AB Mauri North America Vice President of Marketing, Rick Oleshak, for the latest episode of ‘The Oven Light.’ The duo discusses daily blogging, pioneering in the internet age, being married to a gluten-free baker, giving back & doing good, making a ruckus, racing to the top, simplifying strategic goals and so much more. Listen wherever you are – waiting for that shuttle pickup, reading an inspiring text, taking your favorite pooch to the dog park or just enjoying a mocha latte at your favorite coffee spot. Get ready to flip the switch…let’s go! It’s time for ‘The Oven Light’! Thanks for listening in!

    36 min

  8. 12/17/2024

    TO GIVE BACK IS GOLDEN

    Chef Matt Borchardt, executive chef of Ronald McDonald House Charities in St. Louis, joins AB Mauri North America Vice President of Marketing, Rick Oleshak, for the newest episode of ‘The Oven Light’ podcast. The duo recounts the impact of doing good, serving others through a meal, the new, state-of-the-art Ronald McDonald House build in the Gateway City, helping up & coming chefs along the way, favorite breakfast items at the Golden Arches & much more. Tune in wherever you are & whenever you can – during that trip through the fast food drive-thru line, in between holiday shopping stops or while you map out your giving back strategy in 2025. Flip the switch & get ready for another insightful episode of ‘The Oven Light’ podcast…you’ll be glad you did.

    28 min
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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.

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  • Creator
    Rick Oleshak & Tricia McNamara
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    44
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2022 AB Mauri Food Inc.
  • Show Website
    The Oven Light