The Ice Cream Podcast
The Podcast by Ice Cream Retailers about Ice Cream Retailers. Learn about what makes other North American Ice Cream Association Members successful; their challenges and victories in the great business of ice cream and frozen dessert retailing. The organization is truly about "Ice Cream People helping Ice Cream People"
Episodes
102 episodes
Christian White and Justin Lyon from White Lyon Ice Cream
Great episode this week with Christian White and Justin Lyon from White Lion Ice Cream. Here are have a great origin story and two friends wanting to open and ice cream business - and did it in spectacular fashion.Some great lessons here...
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The Flavor of the Year with Andia Xouris of Andia's Ice Cream
In this episode we chat with Andia Xouris from Andia's Ice Cream. Andia entered and won the best new flavor of 2024 and chats about her business growth and the decision making process to enter the competition each year.Find more about An...
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The Hop Ice Cream with Greg & Ashley Garrison
In this episode with chat to Greg & Ashley Garrison of The Hop.Here is a great origin story and some great lessons in taking an established brand and tweaking it to make it current but respecting the history of an ice cream business....
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Super Secret Ice Cream's Kristina Zontini
In this episode we take a trip to Bethlehem and visit Super Secret Ice Cream - A power house of an ice cream business in a smaller town.Kristina talks about using local suppliers with a passion, strategies for small town operators and he...
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Maximizing Space with Petrushka Bazin Larsen of Sugar Hill Creamery
In this episode we have a great chat with Petrushka Bazin Larsen of Sugar Hill Creamery. Petrushka and her husband have some specific challenges living and operating in New York City.That being said, their community focus and unique acti...
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Community Collaborations with Julian Haynes of Cosmic Ice Cream
In this episode we chit chat to Julian Hayes of Cosmic Ice Cream in Houston TX.Julian and his wife Camille have had some great collabs with local restaurants and food places and have a program this year to focus on this unions which grow...
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The first 6 Weeks - Lauren Louis of Chapel Chill, NC
In this episode we chat to Lauren Louis of Chapel Chill, North Carolina.Lauren attended her first Conecon last year and has just opened her store in Chapel Hill NC where she makes and sells her own ice cream.Lauren discussed her f...
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79 Years of Ice Cream with Holly Anderson of Andersons Frozen Custard
in this episode with chat with Holly Anderson of Andersons Frozen Custard. Holly shares with us the amazing history of Andersons and some of the structure and philosophies that have guided the business through the good times and the bad....
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Big Association Dates in 2025 with Steve Christensen
In this episode we cover all of the significant and substantial dates of the year including Conecon registration, Competition shipping dates and all your "Save the Date" dates.Get your calendars out and get writing.
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Adding Merch to your Store with Steve and Beth from Klempire
In this episode, we chat with Steve and Beth from Klempire about all things merch. Stickers, T shirts mugs, the whole box and dice.Some great information here to add sales to your ice cream and frozen dessert business.Find out mor...
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Making an Award Winning Ice Cream with Chad Hartley of Stella's Ice Cream
In this episode we talk to Chad Hartley of Stella's Ice Cream. Chad and his crew won many awards at last years Conecon event and Chad shares his thoughts about how many elements make up a successful ice cream businessFor more informatio...
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What it takes to Set Up a Killer Trade Show Booth
In this episode we talk to Crys Ruiz and Stephanie Garcia from Ice Cream Equipment Specialists with some amazing insights to exhibiting at Conecon that our attendees don't get to see.Our supplier members are the best in the industry, so...
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Flavor Development with David Lopresti of Florentia
In this episode we talk to David Lopresti of Florentia out of Australia.David demonstrated some great flavor profiles at the recent Conecon event, and even featured a Vegemite variegate. Learn more about the secrets of flavor developmen...
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Non Dairy Flavor of the Year Winner Tim Ruff
In this episode we chat to Tim Ruff who, with his family, won the Non Dairy Flavor of the Year in 2024. The flavor is Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal.Tim's origin story is one to remember. Through the example of his grandmother and some grit and...
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Make Blue Ribbon Ice Cream with Dr Sam Alcaine
In this episode we chat with Dr Sam Alcaine, head of testing at Cornell University.Dr Sam gives us great insight into making clean and award ribbon ice cream, and breaks down the testing procedure at Cornell. Some great information here...
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Culturally Inspiring Flavors with Snow Crane
In this episode, we speak to Takeshi Nishikawa of Snow Crane, a frozen dessert concept utilizing flavors and techniques from Japan.Takeshi shares his culinary journey and how flavors from his native country inspire his passion for ice c...
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The Soft Serve Ice Cream Competition at Conecon
In this episode, we chat with Rick Pizzi and David Draper, both Board Members and both organizing the Soft Serve competition this year at Conecon.Get the inside swirl on how you could be standing on the podium at this year's tallest con...
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The Amazing World of Pecans with Millican Pecan
In this episode, we speak to Robert and Kristen of Millican Pecan and chat about the mother tree, harvesting, and whether it is pronounced Peekan, or peckaarn.For more information about Millican go to https://millicanpecan.com/
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$45,000 to Grant in the Bryce Thomson Scholarship - Sue Kloter
In this episode we chat with our favorite scholarship committee Chairperson, Sue Kloter. Sue shares some exciting news about updates to the scholarship program and pointers as to how to get the most out of your application.For more info...
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Hardening Cabinets vs Blast Freezers with Evan Waldt from Ice Cream Equipment Specialists
In this episode, we discuss the age-old discussion about Hardening Cabinets vs Blast Freezers. Even your humble host has mixed the terminology up from time to time. Evan discusses the functionality and application for both, and which you should...
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A Chat with Executive Director Steve Christensen
In this episode, the tables are turned and Association President Kelly Larson asks our Executive Director Steve Christensen about his background, experience in ice cream, and other hard-hitting questions.For more information you can go ...
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Pump versus Gravity Machines with Greg Pryal of Taylor Company
In this episode, Greg Pryal of Taylor Company talks about all things soft serve with the pros and cons of pump, gravity, and modified pumps. It's a lot more entertaining and informative than it sounds.You can find out more information a...
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The Origin and Process of Cinnamon with Dan Vishny of Red Ape Cinnamon
in this episode, we chat with Dan Vishny of Red Ape Cinnamon about how we get one of our most beloved spices and the origin of the Red Ape name. Also, the great work that is happening with orangutan preservation in the process.Find out ...
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The 2024 Ice Cream Clinic and Flavor of the Year Information
In this episode, we discuss the ice cream competitions for the Association. It is a recording of the recent live stream we did on the Association's Facebook page. The audio-only version is easy to follow along as well.This info goes ove...
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Ice Cream Equipment with Steve Thompson of Emery Thompson
In this episode, we delve into the world of ice cream equipment with Steve Thompson and Christi Brown of Emery Thompson. Lots of lessons here about HR, customer service, and generation businesses.You can find out more about Emery Thomps...
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