Castuner
Submit a podcast

Forktales

Vigor

A weekly podcast that feeds food and beverage brands with insights, ideas, trends, and anecdotes discussed with restaurant, hospitality, and beverage industry leaders.

Podcast website

Listen in your app

Episodes

52 episodes

  1. Alisha Taff – Regenerative farmer, entrepreneur and founder of Just Jujubes 42:33
  2. Tricia Greyshock – President and CEO of NFRA and Champion of Frozen and Refrigerated Food Innovation 48:26
  3. Jenn Palmer – Consumer brand financing expert and champion of women-led businesses 50:30
  4. Amit Pandhi – Food industry veteran and expert in building, fixing and scaling brands 49:31
  5. Paul Hemingway – CPG marketing leader and food innovation strategist 57:39
  6. Jim Herr – Third-generation snack industry leader and champion of flavor innovation 40:38
  7. Amir Yazdi – Restaurant investor, operator and growth strategist 42:18
  8. Season 10 highlights 7:39
  9. Pete Olander – Founder of Happie and innovator in cannabis and functional wellness beverages 35:22
  10. Jenny Mehlman – Dairy marketing leader and champion of all things cheese and butter 52:25
  11. Mike DiBeneditto – CEO of Golden Waffles and Champion of Bold Brand Reinvention 51:07
  12. Madelyn Alfano – Restaurateur, hospitality leader and steward of Italian comfort food 48:58
  13. Chuck Meehan – Super Bowl creative veteran and champion of big ideas 51:48
  14. Season 9 highlights 8:53
  15. Curtis Chin – Writer, filmmaker and storyteller of culture and community 41:19
  16. Elliot Nelson – Restaurateur, real estate developer and future mayor of Tulsa 50:52
  17. Sameer Malhotra – Food entrepreneur and leader in authentic Indian cuisine 49:51
  18. Edward Medina – Transformative leader in authentic Mexican cuisine 31:00
  19. Tom Moffitt – Pioneer in Plant-Based Dairy and Champion of Quality Innovation 47:07
  20. Joey Jurgielewicz – Duck industry leader and champion of happy poultry 31:18
  21. Season 8 highlights 18:26
  22. Kenny Morrison – Founder of VCC Brands and Pioneer in Cannabis-Infused Beverages 52:27
  23. Laurel Orley – CEO of Daily Crunch and Innovator in Better-for-You Snacking 48:41
  24. Judy Joo – Chef, entrepreneur and leading voice in modern Korean cuisine 43:34
  25. Denise Woodard – CPG entrepreneur and advocate for allergy-friendly snacking 34:32
  26. Stephanie Jaeger – President of Les Dames d’Escoffier International (LDEI) 35:46
  27. Yanni Hufnagel – Founder of Lemon Perfect 47:50
  28. Jeff Broadhurst – CEO of Eat’n Park Hospitality Group 41:03
  29. Clara Paye – Founder & CEO of UNiTE Food 44:19
  30. Season 7 highlights 20:23
  31. Stephen Baldi – President of Baldi Management Group 50:36
  32. Nick McMillan and Amanda Signorelli – Managing Partners of the Golden Steer 43:27
  33. Anand Gala – Managing Partner of Gala Capital Group 40:12
  34. Andy Gellert – President of Gellert Global Group 30:47
  35. Ep 88: Shannon O’Shields / VP of Marketing for Rubix Foods and Gen Z whisperer 44:07
  36. Ep 87: Doug Renfro / President of Renfro Foods and Salsa Creator Extraordinaire 31:45
  37. Ep 86: Burney Jennings / Executive Chairman of Biscuitville 32:21
  38. Ep 85: Ben Jacobs / Chef, founder of Tocabe and Native local pioneer 43:28
  39. Ep 84: Audley Wilson / Shark Tank survivor & Founder of RoboBurger 37:52
  40. Ep 83: Craig Bernstein / Founder of Doc B’s Restaurant & Bar 38:45
  41. Ep 82: Martino Brambilla / President of Embassy Ingredients 30:32
  42. Ep 81: Benjamin Calleja / CXO of Livit Design 42:19
  43. Ep 80: Dan Rowe / CEO of Fransmart 47:54
  44. Ep 79: Jason E. Brooks / Founder of HospiVation 41:17
  45. Ep 78: Emily Rugaber / VP of Marketing for Thanx 33:46
  46. Ep 77: Betsy Hamm / CEO of Duck Donuts 26:37
  47. Ep 76: Jay Cipra / CEO of Broaster Company 33:45
  48. Ep 75: Mark Schostak / Executive Chairman of TEAM Schostak Family Restaurants 27:04
  49. Ep 74: Rob Grimes / Founder & CEO of IFBTA 29:46
  50. Ep 73: Andrew Glantz / Founder of GiftAMeal 35:21