The 3 Best Track & Food Podcast Episodes
1) Neal Mclennan Of Vancouver Magazine On Food Journalism, Pricing Misconceptions And The VanMag Restaurant Awards
In this episode we were very fortunate to bring on a guest who needs little introduction, Vancouver Magazine Food Editor, Neal McLennan. This was such a fun chat as Neal gave us the goods on his time ...Show More
2) Group Chat: Josh Pape of Gooseneck Hospitality and Ron Oliver of Mamie Taylor’s on Vancouver's Cocktail Bar Scene, The Diamond's 10 Year Anniversary and Bar Stories
In this episode we did another group chat as we brought on two Vancouver industry legends, Ron Oliver of Mamie Taylor’s and Josh Pape of Gooseneck Hospitality. We wanted to wax everything hospitality ...Show More
3) Restaurateur Brandon Grossutti Of Pidgin On His New Food Delivery App FROMTO, Breaking The Current Food Delivery Model And Mental Health
Now presented by Scout Magazine. In this weeks episode it thrilled us to bring on highly respected restaurateur Brandon Grossutti. Owner and operator of Gastown staple Pidgin, we were eager to discuss...Show More
4) Chef Culture, Awards, Opening Restaurants with Joël Watanabe, Ron McKinlay and James Iranzad
Recently, I sat down for a discussion with my good friend James Iranzad (co-owner and operator of Gooseneck Hospitality), along with two of the city's most respected chefs, Joël Watanabe (Kissa Tanto,...Show More
5) On the Eater 38, Opening a Restaurant in NYC, and the Rise of Food Content Creators
Once again, I'm joined by James Iranzad (Gooseneck Hospitality) and James Langford-Smith (Pamplemousse Jus), as we dig into a few topics that have been top of mind lately... We kick things off by unp...Show More
On the Eater 38, Opening a Restaurant in NYC, and the Rise of Food Content Creators
1:27:51 | Nov 13th, 2025
6) The BCLDB Strike, Michelin Awards & The Death of the “Foodie” — w/ James Iranzad
In this episode, I sit down with my good friend James Iranzad, of Gooseneck Hospitality (Bufala, Lucky Taco, Bells & Whistles), to unpack three big conversations shaping BC’s dining scene right now, k...Show More
The BCLDB Strike, Michelin Awards & The Death of the “Foodie” — w/ James Iranzad
1:18:28 | Oct 10th, 2025
7) Talking Tip-Flation, No-Show Fees, Meatless Menus, and Re-Finding the Spark
In this episode, we dive into some of the more pressing (and sometimes frustrating) issues the hospitality world is experiencing right now – beginning with ‘tip-flation’ and the growing backlash from ...Show More
Talking Tip-Flation, No-Show Fees, Meatless Menus, and Re-Finding the Spark
1:42:06 | Jul 16th, 2025
8) James Iranzad and James Langford-Smith Dish on Awards, Openings & the Soul of Hospitality
Once again, I’m joined by my good friends James Iranzad (Gooseneck Hospitality) and James Langford-Smith (Pamplemousse Jus) for another of our signature catch-ups. In this episode, we discuss the buzz...Show More
James Iranzad and James Langford-Smith Dish on Awards, Openings & the Soul of Hospitality
1:55:26 | Jun 19th, 2025
9) Group Chat: Vancouver’s Cocktail Scene In Focus
In this episode, I’m joined by four of Vancouver’s top bar talents – Amber Bruce (The Keefer Bar, June), Tara Davies (Chupito Cocteleria), Andrew Kong (Suyo), and Alexa Gervais (L’Abattoir) — for a ro...Show More
10) Is British Columbia's Craft Beer Industry Entering a New Era?
In December of 2023, Adam Henderson (Superflux Beer Company), Sam Payne (The Parkside Brewery, Rewind Beer Co.), and Nick Black (Strange Fellows Brewing) joined me to discuss the (seemingly dire) stat...Show More