Pepperoni Pizza Dreams: food whispers for sleep
Welcome to Pepperoni Pizza Dreams — a podcast filled with food whispers for sleep. Join me as I quietly read restaurant menus in my best sleepy voice to help you relax, unwind, and hopefully fall asleep. Hosted by Julie G. As seen in The Guardian’s Best Podcasts of the Week — Feb 10, 2025.
Episodes
46 episodes
Lobsterfest — Red Lobster
Tonight, I'm helping you drift off by slowly and softly reading the Red Lobster menu during the restaurant's most shell-ebrated time of the year: Lobsterfest! The world's biggest seafood restaura...
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Episode 46
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40:59
Campus cuisine (UCLA)
This week, we're exploring campus dining at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). It's one of the most highly ranked college dining programs in America, with food so good they even have ...
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Episode 45
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33:01
Classic American diners (Part 2)
The nostalgic coziness of the American diner continues. In Part 2, I'm helping you doze off by slowly and softly reading menus from more classic diners across the US, featuring familiar comfort foods like pancakes, tuna melts, and milkshakes. I...
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Episode 44
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35:43
Hotel room service (The Plaza Hotel, NYC)
Tonight, we’re checking in for a very quiet stay at one of New York City’s most iconic luxury hotels. Past the revolving door and golden lobby, up the tiled elevators and down softly carpeted hallways, a service cart covered in a crisp white ta...
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Episode 43
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39:15
Sky-high dining
Happy New Year! I'm so happy to be back after an extended break. I hope the holidays were good to you, and that 2026 brings us all plenty of rest and restorative sleep. On that note: tonight, we’re rising high above the city streets, into the a...
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Episode 42
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32:32
Pub grub (Dublin, Ireland)
Tonight, we’re wandering into the warm, wood‑panelled world of Dublin’s classic pubs. With perfectly poured pints and hearty plates like beef and Guinness stew and fish & chips, we’re settling in for a taste of Ireland’s beloved pub fare. I...
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Episode 41
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29:30
Dinner and a (strip) show (Portland, Oregon)
Tonight, we’re pairing french fries with fishnets. Enter Portland, Oregon: where strip clubs are as eccentric as the city itself and the food they're dishing up is surprisingly good (yes, actually!). With dozens of strip clubs to choose from, y...
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Episode 40
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25:15
Burn baby, burn (Nashville hot chicken—Nashville, Tennessee)
This week's episode has no chill: I'm bringing the heat (and hopefully the sleeps) with Nashville hot chicken. Slathered in a cayenne pepper paste, the spicy bird burns so good it's been a staple in Tennessee's Music City for nearly 100 years. ...
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Episode 39
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23:04
Rifflandia Music Festival — Supper Club (Victoria, B.C.)
Tonight, we’re blending beats and bites with Rifflandia's Supper Club. In this episode, I'm helping you drift off by slowly and softly reading menus from the
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Episode 38
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38:35
The airport lounge (Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse — London and NYC)
Tonight, we’re leaving behind the noise and crowds of the airport terminal and retreating into the quiet comfort of the Virgin Atlan...
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Episode 37
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25:17
Department store dining (London, England)
In this episode, we’re stepping into two of London's most iconic and luxurious shopping sanctuaries: Harrods and Selfridges. And with more than 40 restaurants, cafés, and bars between them, these department stores aren't just abou...
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Episode 36
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23:13
Dog days of summer
Summer's in full swing and I got that dog in me! Franks, links, weenies, red hots, wieners, glizzies—I love 'em all. Tonight, I'm helping you drift off by slowly and softly reading menus from two legendary hot dog institutions:
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Episode 35
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30:02
Kiwi cafés (Auckland, New Zealand)
Tonight, we're getting cozy with Kiwi café culture. I’ve been itching to record an episode about Auckland cafés for a while now—and this week I finally sat down to do it, with a strong flat white and a quiet afternoon to myself. In this episode...
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Episode 34
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28:23
Mall of America
I've been thinking about doing a shopping mall episode for some time now and when it came down to choosing one, I decided to go big. Really big. The Mall of America is the largest mall in the Unit...
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Episode 33
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29:49
Ice cream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream!
It's officially summer, and tonight we're cooling off with the season's sweetest treat: ice cream. In this episode, I'm helping you chill out (see what I did there?!) by slowly and softly reading menus from three popular scoop shops:
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Episode 32
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23:38
Chi-Town pizza
Mention Chicago pizza and most people think deep dish. But locals will tell you that the city's best pizza is actually the lesser-known tavern-style pie. The battle for top pizza, however, is a debate for a different show. Tonight, we're not pl...
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Episode 31
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25:05
Sleepless in Seattle
In this episode, we’re exploring Seattle’s food scene—after dark. As you settle in and unwind, I’ll gently lull you to sleep by slowly and softly reading late-night menus for night owls. Together, we’ll burn the midnight oil at three of Seattle...
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Episode 30
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26:22
Up in smoke (Texas BBQ — Austin edition)
If you've been enjoying the podcast and want to support the show, you can buy me a coffee (or pepperoni pizza!) at BuyMeACoffee.com/PepperoniPizzaDreams. Your support will he...
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Episode 29
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30:07
Oh, Donna!
Donna: it was one of the most popular names for girls in the 1950s. These days, it's not often you meet a Donna IRL. Restaurant Donna's, though, are having a moment... and, it also happens to be one of my all-time favourite names. Tonight, I'm ...
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Episode 28
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28:11
Mangia, mangia, Montreal!
I've been thinking about recording a Montreal episode for a while now: the city has a thriving Italian community—and by extension—a rich culinary scene with some of the best Italian food in the country. Tonight, I'm helping you fall asleep by s...
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Episode 27
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24:23
All aboard—choo choo! (Amtrak)
Tonight, we're going off the rails! In this episode, I'm helping you snooze by slowly and softly reading menus from Amtrak's onboard dining service. We're getting co...
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Episode 26
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28:47
Table for one (solo dining in NYC)
Tonight, we're taking a moment to appreciate one of life's most underrated pleasures: dining alone. This small—sometimes daunting—act of independence and self-care can be deeply fulfilling and a reminder that sometimes, the best company is your...
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Episode 25
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29:27
Museum munchies (Washington, D.C)
Tonight, we're visiting three Washington, D.C. museums—and their restaurants! In this episode, I'm helping you fall asleep by slowly and softly reading menus from: Immigrant Food at Planet Word,
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Episode 24
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27:56
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner in Vancouver (Charlotte's version)
In this episode, we're heading to Vancouver, British Columbia for breakfast, lunch, and dinner—because Charlotte asked for it! Charlotte is a listener who reached out to me a few months ago; she loves the podcast and kindly requested more BLD e...
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Episode 23
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25:58