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Walk-In Talk Podcast
by Carl Fiadini
Today: #9 in Arts on our combined chart.
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| Date | Apple Podcasts | Pocket Casts |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 1 | #7 | #8 |
About the show
Walk-In Talk Podcast
Where the food industry comes to life.
Hosted by Carl Fiadini, founder of Walk-In Talk Media, the Walk-In Talk Podcast is a B2B restaurant, foodservice and hospitality industry podcast featuring the chefs, restaurateurs, operators, manufacturers, distributors, farmers, suppliers and industry leaders shaping the business of food.
From restaurant operations, foodservice distribution and sourcing to culinary leadership, food safety, equipment, technology and the realities of running a hospitality business, Walk-In Talk delivers raw, unfiltered conversations with the people who make this industry move.
We go beyond the pass and beyond the studio—covering major restaurant and foodservice trade shows, producing original culinary films and mini-documentaries, and sitting down with the people influencing where the industry is headed.
With more than 200 episodes and recognition across major podcast platforms, Walk-In Talk connects the entire foodservice ecosystem through conversations built for hospitality professionals—and anyone who wants to understand the people, businesses and ideas behind the food industry.
Walk-In Talk Podcast is an Official Podcast Partner for:
New York Restaurant Show
California Restaurant Show
Florida Restaurant Show
Pizza Tomorrow Summit
Carolina's Restaurant Show
U.S. Culinary Open
Proudly partnered with industry brands and organizations including:
RAK Porcelain USA
Metro Foodservice
TriMark USA
Crab Island Seafood
Shogun Farms
Cahaba Club
Citrus America
The Burnt Chef Project
Operation BBQ Relief
Sustainable Supper Club
Walk-In Talk Media proudly serves as the North American media partner for The Burnt Chef Project, supporting mental health awareness throughout the hospitality industry.
🎧 Where the food industry comes to life—and where hospitality speaks.
📬 Guest pitches, collaborations and brand partnerships:
Info@thewalkintalk.com
Latest episodes
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Chef Clayton Parrett: A Student for Life
September 11, 2026 · 44 min*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]" dir="auto" data-turn-id=…
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Who's Really Responsible for Food Safety? | Inside Food Safety EP.6
September 7, 2026 · 39 minBrought to you by Testo North America When contaminated produce enters the food supply, finding where it came from is only the beginning. On this episode of Inside Food Safety, Eric Moore is joined by returning guest Kiley Harper-Larsen…
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Chef Olivia Giesler: The Kitchen Made More Sense
September 4, 2026 · 48 minChef Olivia Giesler never planned on becoming a chef. Growing up in Ohio, medicine seemed like the logical path. She studied biology and chemistry with plans for a career in healthcare. But an experience in Costa Rica at seventeen…
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More Than a Kitchen: Chefs David Reyes & Nelly Buleje
August 21, 2026 · 57 min*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]" dir="auto" d…
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Chef Anthony Santos: What I Survived Didn't Define Me
August 14, 2026 · 54 minContent Advisory: This episode contains a candid conversation about childhood abuse, domestic violence, trauma, and a past suicide attempt. Some listeners may find portions of this discussion difficult. Listener discretion is advised. For…
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Chef Felicia Lacalle: Addiction, Faith & Rebuilding Her Life
August 7, 2026 · 45 minChef Felicia Lacalle's story is about much more than food. The Tampa chef and partner at Quiote Tequilaria sits down with Walk-In Talk Podcast for an unfiltered conversation about addiction, divorce, single motherhood, failed…
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Cyclospora, Taylor Farms and the Produce Safety Crisis | Inside Food Safety EP.5
August 5, 2026 · 41 minOne of the largest Cyclospora outbreaks in U.S. history has placed fresh produce safety under the national spotlight. In this episode of Inside Food Safety, presented by Testo North America, Carl Fiadini and co-host Eric Moore are joined…
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Inside Food Safety Ep.4 | LIVE from New Orleans | Bocuse d'Or, LRA, IAFP & the Future of Hospitality
July 30, 2026 · 27 minRecorded live in New Orleans during an unprecedented week that brought together the Louisiana Restaurant Association Expo, Bocuse d'Or USA, and the International Association for Food Protection (IAFP), this special edition of Inside Food…