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By day, Jim is a successful TV and Film producer. He recently executive-produced FX's Hysterical, now streaming on Hulu. By night, Jim runs Side Hustle Bread, Long Island's biggest residential bread delivery company, with the help of his wife and their 3 kids. Bread For The People was born out of the marriage of Jim's two greatest passions; bread and content creation. Episodes cover everything from film and television, to the food industry, to business growth and development. Become a suppor ...
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In this episode of 'Bread for the People,' host Jim Serpico revisits his first podcast episode that featured Dan Richer, the chef and owner of the acclaimed pizza restaurant Razza and author of 'The Joy of Pizza.' They discuss the art and science of pizza making, including techniques such as dough fermentation, ingredient selection, and the importa…
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In this episode of 'Bread for the People,' host Jim Serpico talks with Kirk Mauriello, founder of Profit Cookers, about the concept of virtual kitchens. Kirk explains how Profit Cookers helps independent restaurant owners increase their delivery profits by utilizing a range of virtual restaurant brands. He details the beginnings of virtual kitchens…
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In this episode of 'Bread for the People,' host Jim Serpico features an in-depth interview with Amy Emberling, managing partner at Zingerman's Bakehouse in Ann Arbor, MI. Amy discusses the origins, ethos, and community-focused business model of Zingerman's, which includes 11 different businesses within the Ann Arbor area. She elaborates on Zingerma…
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In this episode of Bread for the People, host Jim Serpico interviews Frank Oliveri, the third-generation owner of Pat's King of Steaks, renowned for inventing the Philadelphia cheesesteak. Frank shares fascinating stories about the origins of the cheesesteak, his journey of balancing tradition with expansion, and his passion for culinary arts. The …
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In this episode of 'Bread for the People,' host Jim Serpico celebrates nearing 100 episodes while reflecting on a recent trip to Denver with his wife and friends. As he shares anecdotes from their journey, he delves into the complexities and humor of group travel, including navigating different personalities, prank planning, and logistical challeng…
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Jim Serpico speaks with Anthony Falco, author of the book Pizza Czar, chef, and full-service restaurant consultant focusing on pizza. He helps create world-class pizza brands from the ground up by counseling on custom equipment design, sourcing local ingredients, providing expertise on pizza ovens and tools, installation, ventilation, menu developm…
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Host Jim Serpico interviews pizza entrepreneur Siler Chapman, discussing Chapman's journey from traditional brick-and-mortar pizza shops to a successful mobile catering business, 'King of Fire.' Chapman shares insights about his pivot to mobile catering, the challenges and benefits of mobile vs. brick-and-mortar setups, and strategies for brand bui…
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Jim Serpico interviews Angelo Competiello, also known as Mind Machine on Instagram. Angelo shares his experiences visiting Italy and observing the regional differences in Italian cuisine. He discusses his family's roots, his passion for traditional Italian foods, and his current venture of running a specialty shop in Suffern, New York. Topics inclu…
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Jim Serpico discusses the prevalence of embezzlement in the restaurant industry, sharing personal anecdotes and industry insights. He highlights various methods of embezzlement, including skimming and creating fraudulent disbursements. Serpico shares stories of individuals, like producer David Ozer and pizza maker Andrew Bellucci, who were involved…
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Jim Serpico, the host of 'Bread for the People' and owner of multiple food businesses, discusses the hurdles of managing bread and catering companies, focusing on inventory challenges. He interviews Joe Carlucci, the world record holder in pizza tossing and owner of Valentina's Pizzeria in Madison, Alabama. Joe recounts his journey from early strug…
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In this episode of 'Bread for the People,' host Jim Serpico welcomes Christy Alia from Real Clever Food. They discuss Alia's creation of Women's Pizza Month, which celebrates and highlights the contributions of women to the pizza industry, coinciding with Women's History Month. They also delve into the rising popularity of Detroit-style pizza, Alia…
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In this episode of 'Bread for the People,' host Jim Serpico talks with Keith Lombardo, chef and owner of The Barbecue King and 1 3 Catering & Events. Jim shares his personal journey transitioning from farmers’ markets to food trucks and catering. Keith discusses the early realization of the viability of catering, overcoming challenges in pricing an…
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In this episode of "Bread for the People," host Jim Serpico shares highlights from a successful catering event in the Hamptons and discusses the challenges of finding a new restaurant space. He humorously recounts a visit to a former strip club being considered for his new café. Jim delves into the concept of transactional relationships, reflecting…
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In this Bread For the People episode, Chef Leo Spizzirri and host Jim Serpico delve into the pizza and catering industries, discussing continuous learning, fair compensation, and business education needs. They explore tomato varieties, equipment choices, and techniques for maintaining dough quality. The episode highlights the importance of collabor…
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Join host Jim Serpico in this delectable episode of Bread For the People. Meet Sandy Smith, co-founder of Sandi's Breads in Palmyra, PA. Discover their journey from a home kitchen to a bustling bakery. Hear Sandy's baking expertise and the heart behind Sandi's Breads, offering 40 delicious varieties today. Indulge in their heavenly pastries and sig…
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In the latest "Bread For the People" episode, host Jim Serpico chats with special guest Tom Stein, owner of Tommy Tacos in Long Island, NY, about food industry entrepreneurship. They discuss challenges like rising costs and explore solutions such as kiosks for efficiency. Tom shares his journey from fine dining to fast food and emphasizes quality a…
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In this engaging episode, host Jim Serpico chats with Joshua Grange, the mastermind behind Doap - the innovative silicon scrubbing bar for bakers and dough makers. Joshua is also a seasoned professional guitar player who has shared stages with icons like K.D. Lang and Beck. Their dialogue delves into the profound influence of ear training on musica…
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On this week’s podcast, host Jim Serpico engages in a knowledge-packed conversation with Steve DeAngelis, a seasoned Co-Founder of MMP Creations, a media agency with a clear mission to assist brands in community building. In a world where everyone claims to be a 'Full Service Agency,' MMP stands out with its laser focus on delivering exceptional re…
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In this Bread For the People episode, host Jim Serpico chats with Mike Pitera, owner of Pizza a Modo Mio and Pizza A Modo Cafe in Charleston, SC. Mike, ranked among the top 10 cheese pizza makers globally by the International Pizza Expo in Las Vegas, joins Jim to discuss various aspects of the food industry, entrepreneurship, and business ownership…
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In this episode of Bread For the People, host Jim Serpico speaks with Erik Fabian, the Co-Founder of Sourhouse. a company that helps people bake more sourdough bread by creating thoughtfully designed baking tools and inviting people to bake more often. Erik discusses developing a product to help home bakers improve the bulk-proofing stage of bread …
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On this episode of Bread For the People, host Jim Serpico takes a break from his usual interview format and shares a personal reflection on the end of the Screen Actors Guild strike. As a successful television producer who has worked on hit shows such as Rescue Me and Maron, Jim offers unique insight into the physical and mental demands of both the…
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Be captivated by the heartfelt journey of bread maker and founder of Prairie Sky Breads Travis Gerjets, in this week's episode of the Bread For the People Podcast. Join host Jim Serpico as he delves into Travis's inspiring story of how a unique soup kitchen experience in Liverpool sparked a passion for baking bread like his beloved grandmother. Tra…
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Join host Jim Serpico as he unleashes his passion for all things bread in this delectable episode of Bread For the People. Get ready to be captivated by the story of Sandy Smith, the co-founder of Sandi's Breads based in Palmyra, PA. Sandy, along with her talented husband Tom, creates magic in their bakery, crafting European artisan breads and past…
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Join Jim Serpico on a journey of self-reflection, laughter, and enlightenment as he sits down with the one and only Kelly Carlin. They'll explore the meaning of life (no, really), discuss ego and meditation, dive into the challenges of growing up in the shadow of one of the greatest comedians of all time - George Carlin, and even dish on getting la…
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Jim Serpico speaks with Rebecca Firkser, a Brooklyn-based writer, recipe developer, and food stylist. They talk about developing recipes for cookbooks and websites, being on set for a food photography shoot, Taylor Ham, the world of food media, and the job of a recipe tester. Follow Jim Serpico on Instagram at @jimserpico and @sidehustlebread. Foll…
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Before Jim interviews Jeanette Candido, the founder of The Granola Plant, he gives you a status update on his mobile food trailer. Jim spoke with Jeanette, an artisan granola producer and distributor known for her Gluten-free, oil-free, and processed sugar-free products about selling at various Farmer's Markets around Long Island, New York. Jeanett…
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Auntie Anne's: Beyond Pretzels - A Delicious Story of Family, Community, and SuccessJoin me, Jim Serpico, on Bread For the People as I sit down with the legendary Auntie Anne's Pretzel founder, Anne Beiler, for an intimate and heartwarming interview. In this episode, we dive deep into Anne's fascinating journey from being a humble farmers market ve…
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Join host Jim Serpico as he welcomes an infamous Mafioso introduced only as “Tony.” Tony is a successful entrepreneur and restaurateur who credits his own success due to his unique “management” style.. Jim expresses his surprise to be talking to Tony, stating that he had no idea the guest was still around. They have a casual conversation about Tony…
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Jim Serpico speaks with Patrick Duffy about playing Bobby Ewing on the hit series Dallas, baking sourdough, and the origin of Duffy's Dough, a company specializing in dehydrated sourdough starter which he co-founded with his wife Linda, his 100-year-old starter from Alaska, blowing out his vocal cords, Buddhism, and more. To learn more about Duffy'…
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Jim Serpico speaks with Tom Cucuzza about sourdough, acid, PH, sourdough starter, temperature, a new rock band of Sourdough Bakers called Protease Enzymes, cold fermentation, rye flour, chasing sour, high protein flour, open crumb, Tartine style, sourdough for busy people, food trucks, focaccia, Italian flatbread sandwiches, baguettes, sourdough ba…
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In this episode of "Bread For the People," host Jim Serpico sits down with Auggie Russo, the renowned small batch, handmade pizza maker behind Augie's Infamous. With his Neapolitan-ish style pizzas and two portable pizza ovens, Auggie has gained a dedicated following. Auggie's love for baking extends beyond creating delicious pizzas. He thrives on …
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In this episode of "Bread For the People," host Jim Serpico sits down with the multi-talented Olivia Thai, renowned for her incredible musical abilities displayed on American Idol and her exceptional journey as an entrepreneur. However, beneath her well-known accomplishments lies Olivia's deep ardor for baking and the transformative power she disco…
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Join host Jim Serpico in this captivating episode as he sits down with the incredible Eamonn Murphy, famously known as @themayorofpizza on Instagram. Eamonn shares his extraordinary story of being a semi-pro pizza maker, music aficionado, and triumphant cancer survivor. Prepare to dive deep into their conversation, where Jim and Eamonn explore the …
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In this episode, Jim Serpico speaks with Daniele Brenci, known as @_BreadCrumb on social media, about his culinary journey from growing up in Rome, working at a traditional Roman cuisine restaurant at 16, to becoming a private chef for celebrities in Malibu. Daniele also shares how he started his bread-making project, Breadcrumb, inspired by a gift…
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In this episode, Anthony Mongiello, the Founder of Formaggio Cheese, reflects on his accidental invention of stuffed crust pizza. He shares how his background in the cheese industry led him to explore pizza-making and how a fortuitous encounter with more petite dough balls sparked the idea for stuffed crust pizza. Anthony recounts a humorous moment…
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In this podcast episode of Bread For the People, Emily Hyland and Matthew Hyland discuss the journey behind the success of Emmy’s Squared, a pizzeria with 18 locations throughout the United States. Matthew, who originally had no experience in baked goods, learned how to make pizza from a traditional Neapolitan pizza place. Despite having no prior e…
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Join Jim Serpico as he talks to Sam Silverman, a self-proclaimed expert on bagels. Sam's obsession with bagels started at a young age, and it only grew stronger after he moved to New York City and had his first taste of an authentic New York bagel. The experience was a revelation for Sam, who had previously only known bagels from chain stores like …
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Join host Jim Serpico as he interviews Becca Wong, a classically trained pianist who dared herself to start a cottage bakery. In this episode, Becca shares her experience with bread-making and how it allowed her to step out of her comfort zone and embrace new opportunities. Jim also observes the similarities between creative careers like music and …
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Amy Emberling is a managing partner of Zingerman’s Bakehouse, located in Ann Arbor, Michigan. If you’ve ever passed through Ann Arbor, you’ve undoubtedly heard of the legendary company. Amy was one of the original staff bakers when Zingerman’s opened in 1992. She soon became the bread bakery's first manager and then the pastry kitchen manager. In 2…
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Join Jim Serpico as he sits down with Nicole Bean, the President of Pizzaro's Pizza in Houston, TX. This renowned establishment has garnered accolades as one of the city's top 100 restaurants on multiple occasions. In 2018, Nicole was honored with the Caputo Cup's Rising Star Award in Atlantic City, solidifying her status as a rising star in the pi…
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Jim Serpico speaks with the owner and proprietor of Pat's Kings of Steaks, Frank Olivieri, about his family inventing the Philadelphia Steak Sandwich, the Italian Market, sourdough baking, expansion, scaling a business, culinary school, Paris, to cater or not to cater events, Citizens Bank Park, outdoor kitchens, pizza making, the Philadelphia food…
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Jim Serpico speaks with Chase Harnett about baking wood-fired bread out of his garage and mobile oven, interning at Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture, farming, composting, creating content, oven building and engineering, bread production, milling flour, baking kits, bread bricks, bread scavenger hunts and more! You can purchase Chase's Br…
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Jim Serpico speaks with Anthony Laurino, owner of Phil's Pizzeria of Syosset and recipient of Dave Portnoy's Barstool Fund. Anthony chronicles the process of applying for and receiving much-needed support during the pandemic. Jim and Anthony also discuss dealing with customers, employees, food trucks, the elusive Phil of Long Island, family, bad ac…
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Jim Serpico speaks with Tom Cucuzza about sourdough, acid, PH, sourdough starter, temperature, a new rock band of Sourdough Bakers called Protease Enzymes, cold fermentation, rye flour, chasing sour, high protein flour, open crumb, Tartine style, sourdough for busy people, food trucks, focaccia, Italian flatbread sandwiches, baguettes, sourdough ba…
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Peter Reinhart is one of the most respected bakers and baking educators in America. Three of his books have won James Beard awards, including Book of the Year for The Bread Baker's Apprentice. Peter has a new book out called Pizza Quest: My Never-Ending Search for the Perfect Pizza. Follow Jim Serpico on Instagram: @jimserpico and @sidehustlebread …
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Jim Serpico speaks with Alyssa Guidice about keeping restaurants open, raising money for charity, reviewing restaurants, producing events, things that can go wrong, baking, running a business, sales, persevering, and more. Follow Jim Serpico on Instagram at @jimserpico and @sidehustlebread. Follow Alyssa's Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/gr…
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Jim Serpico speaks with Alan Gotay, the Chef/Owner of BabaluNY located in Huntington. Long Island. Jim and Alan speak about everything from owning and operating a restaurant to launching a food truck, Cuban/Puerto Rican cuisine, the key to getting customers coming back, how fast food kitchen experience is helpful, culinary school, making mistakes, …
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Jim Serpico speaks with Josh York, CEO and Founder of Gym Guyz, the revolutionary personal fitness franchise that brings mobile training to your home. They discuss work ethic, discipline, starting a business, who to surround yourself with, taking action, believing in yourself, and more. Follow Jim Serpico on Instagram at @jimserpico and @sidehustle…
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Jim Serpico speaks with Arthur Bovino, the Head of Pizza Content at Ooni Pizza Ovens and author of Buffalo Everything: A Guide to Eating in "Nickel City". They talk about working as a food journalist, going to culinary school, taking a job as a news stringer, the effect water has on pizza's outcome, writing "best pizza" lists, the "pizza belt", Bor…
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Jim Serpico speaks with Rebecca Firkser, a Brooklyn-based writer, recipe developer, and food stylist. They talk about developing recipes for cookbooks and websites, being on set for a food photography shoot, Taylor Ham, the world of food media, and the job of a recipe tester. Follow Jim Serpico on Instagram at @jimserpico and @sidehustlebread. Foll…
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