Niver Niver Land

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Welcome to Niver Niver Land: a podcast that addresses massive change in the restaurant industry. The show is hosted by award-winning restaurateur Tim Niver – a local legend of Minnesota's Twin Cities – known for his involvement with fabled spots like Aquavit, Town Talk Diner, Saint Dinette, and Strip Club Meat & Fish. Today, he runs Mucci's Italian in St. Paul. Tim sees a major problem with industry dialogue: nobody is having realistic conversations about the ongoing, unprecedented change. Many of those who work in the industry are still trying to wrap their heads around what has happened over the last two years. Today, Tim is ready to talk about these things – through his trademark wit and foolishness – so that we can better appreciate and preserve the cultural importance of restaurants.

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Niver Niver Land LIVE: featuring Jeff Rogers and Breanna Evans of Wrecktangle Pizza

January 02, 2026 • Gleam Tower Media • Season 12 • Episode 3

This episode of Niver Niver Land features a high-energy live recording from the
Falling Knife Brewing Company taproom, where host Tim Niver sits down with the duo behind the Wrecktangle Pizza empire: Jeff Rogers and Breanna Evans.

Recorded in December 2025, the conversation dives into the messy, beautiful, and often hilarious reality of running a rapidly expanding restaurant group while maintaining a partnership. From their rise from food hall startup to national acclaim on Good Morning America, Jeff and Breanna share what it’s actually like to navigate the "massive change" of today's hospitality industry.

In this episode, we explore:

The Partnership Dynamic: How Jeff (Chef/Owner) and Breanna (COO and "Sunshine Director") balance business growth with their personal lives.
The "Wrecktangle" Rise: Navigating the shift from a niche Detroit-style pizza pop-up to a multi-location powerhouse.
Industry Realities: A candid look at the challenges of modern restaurant operations, including the recent closure of Wrestaurant at the Palace and what "exiting" really feels like.
Live Q&A: The team takes questions from the Falling Knife crowd, covering everything from flavor profiles to the importance of community and "beer and a bump" culture.

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