
Walk-In Talk Podcast
Walk-In Talk Podcast
Where the back-of-house stories take center stage.
Hosted by Carl Fiadini, founder of Walk-In Talk Media, the Walk-In Talk Podcast is the #1 ranked food podcast on Apple Charts—bringing raw, unfiltered conversations from chefs, restaurateurs, farmers, bartenders, and all the hands that feed us.
We go beyond the pass, capturing the pulse of the hospitality world with exclusive trade show coverage, compelling mini-documentaries, and intimate interviews with culinary leaders shaping food culture. Whether we’re behind the line, on the docks, or in the studio, every episode is a salute to the passion and grit driving the industry.
Walk-In Talk Podcast is the Official Podcast Partner for:
- The NY, CA, and FL Restaurant Shows
- Pizza Tomorrow Summit
- The U.S. Culinary Open at NAFEM
Proudly partnered with:
- RAK Porcelain USA – Professional tabletop solutions
- Metro Foodservice Solutions – Smarter storage and prep innovation:
- SupraCut Systems – Revolutionary knife sharpening technology:
- Aussie Select – Premium Australian lamb
- Crab Island Seafood – Fresh, flavorful seafood dips
- Pass the Honey – Regenerative, single-serve honeycomb
- The Burnt Chef Project – Mental health advocacy for hospitality professionals
- Restaurant Events, LLC – Producers of premier industry shows
- U.S. Culinary Open – Showcasing culinary excellence at NAFEM
- Citrus America – The juice extraction experts
- Peninsula Food Service – Best in The Beef Business
Media Partner Highlight:
Walk-In Talk Media is the official North American media platform for The Burnt Chef Project, helping lead the charge for mental wellness in foodservice.
🎧 Tune in, get inspired, and remember—this industry runs on more than just food… it runs on heart.
📬 Want to pitch a guest, collaborate, or become a brand partner?
Contact us at: Info@thewalkintalk.com
Episodes
The Bartender and The Deli Man: Chef Danny Saccullo & Lucas Peters

Sugar-Brined Pork Chops and Parenthood: Chef Elijah Rock

Breaking Silence: Motherhood, Mental Health, and the Future of Hospitality” Featuring Colleen Silk of Hospitality Bites & Chef Ciji Castro of Domestic Gourmet

The real purpose of cooking isn't what you think it is: Chef Brent Weathers

Inside the Growth of America’s Top Restaurant Trade Shows with Paul Pedrow of Restaurant Events LLC

Gulf Shrimp A look into the Tagliatelle Short Documentary | Culinary | 2025: Chef Thomas Parker

Chef Aaron Brooks: From Four Seasons to Fire-Cooked Flavor in Miami’s Little River

From Humboldt Park to Haute Cuisine: Chef David Reyes on Survival, Soul Food, and Building Culinary Culture

Fork in the Road: Chef Nelson Millán’s Leap from Law to the Line

First L.A. Female Chef President in a Century: Chef Fionna España

Grilling for Good: Aaron Norris on BBQ, Faith, and Philanthropy

Chef Christian Barruos-Brens: What drives a 21-year-old to cook with the wisdom of veterans?

"Balancing Work, Family, and Mental Health in the Food Industry with Chef Thomas Parker and Jamie Wyckoff"

Breaking the Kitchen's Silent Struggles: Burnt Chef Project with Imrun Texeira

Behind the Camera: Food Media with the U.S. Culinary Open at NAFEM25

Matthew Beaudin: The Indiana Jones of Culinary

Chicago's Flavor Innovator Anthony Martorina

Matt Haines, Chef Sara Salgado: King Cakes and Mardi Gras Season

Chef Cynthia Romstadt: From Dirt Roads to Fine Dining and Major Culinary Competitions

From New Orleans to Around The World: Chef Paul Gaskins & The Inn at Celebration

Two-Time Chopped Winner Opal Poullard: From Military to Mentoring - A Culinary Journey of Resilience and Inspiration

Table Talk: The Art of Dining with RAK Porcelain's Tina Davis and Guest Chef, Kevin Rasberry

Chef Lance Nitahara’s Hawaiian Roots & CIA Flare with Pooch Rivera

Mario Brugnoli: Family, Italian Roots, and Michelin Star Dreams
