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21st Mar 2025

"Balancing Work, Family, and Mental Health in the Food Industry with Chef Thomas Parker and Jamie Wyckoff"

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The following brands and companies help us continue supporting the food industry - have a look below! 

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Walk-In Talk Podcast

Where kitchen culture meets raw storytelling.

Hosted by Carl Fiadini, founder of Walk-In Talk Media, this #1 Apple-ranked food podcast dives deep with chefs, restaurateurs, farmers, and frontline pros. From trade shows to short films, we bring the food world to life—one honest conversation at a time.


We’re the Official Podcast Partner for the NY, CA & FL Restaurant Shows, Pizza Tomorrow Summit, and U.S. Culinary Open.


Brand Partners:

RAK Porcelain USA

Metro Foodservice

SupraCut Systems

Aussie Select

Crab Island Seafood

Pass the Honey

The Burnt Chef Project

Citrus America

Walk-In Talk Media proudly serves as the North American media partner for The Burnt Chef Project, supporting mental health in hospitality.


📩 Partner or pitch a story: Carl@thewalkintalk.com







Mentioned in this episode:

RAK Porcelain USA -Tableware

We use RAK for all in-studio tableware—clean, durable, and designed for chefs.

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Boost efficiency and cut waste with SupraCut's automated citrus slicer for streamlined prep.

Aussie Select - Fully cooked, premium Australian lamb

Fully cooked, premium Australian lamb—ready to serve and packed with clean flavor.

Metro Foodservice Solutions

Kitchen and back-of-house systems for better flow and function.

Citrus America

Citrus America – Commercial-grade juicing systems built for speed and yield.

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About the Podcast

Walk-In Talk Podcast
Walk-In Talk Podcast – #1 Food Industry Show in America
Walk-In Talk Podcast

Where the back-of-house stories take center stage.



Hosted by Carl Fiadini, founder of Walk-In Talk Media, the Walk-In Talk Podcast is the #1 ranked food podcast on Apple Charts—bringing raw, unfiltered conversations from chefs, restaurateurs, farmers, bartenders, and all the hands that feed us.



We go beyond the pass, capturing the pulse of the hospitality world with exclusive trade show coverage, compelling mini-documentaries, and intimate interviews with culinary leaders shaping food culture. Whether we’re behind the line, on the docks, or in the studio, every episode is a salute to the passion and grit driving the industry.




Walk-In Talk Podcast is the Official Podcast Partner for:
NY, CA & FL Restaurant Shows, Pizza Tomorrow Summit, and U.S. Culinary Open.



Proudly partnered with:

RAK Porcelain USA

Metro Foodservice

SupraCut Systems

Aussie Select

Crab Island Seafood

Pass the Honey

The Burnt Chef Project

Citrus America


Walk-In Talk Media proudly serves as the North American media partner for The Burnt Chef Project, supporting mental health in hospitality.


🎧 Tune in, get inspired, and remember—this industry runs on more than just food… it runs on heart.

📬 Want to pitch a guest, collaborate, or become a brand partner?

Contact us at: Info@thewalkintalk.com

About your host

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Carl Fiadini

Walk-In Talk Podcast

Where the back-of-house stories take center stage.



Hosted by Carl Fiadini, founder of Walk-In Talk Media, the Walk-In Talk Podcast is the #1 ranked food podcast on Apple Charts—bringing raw, unfiltered conversations from chefs, restaurateurs, farmers, bartenders, and all the hands that feed us.



We go beyond the pass, capturing the pulse of the hospitality world with exclusive trade show coverage, compelling mini-documentaries, and intimate interviews with culinary leaders shaping food culture. Whether we’re behind the line, on the docks, or in the studio, every episode is a salute to the passion and grit driving the industry.



Walk-In Talk Podcast is the Official Podcast Partner for:



The NY, CA, and FL Restaurant Shows
Pizza Tomorrow Summit
The U.S. Culinary Open at NAFEM




Proudly partnered with:



RAK Porcelain USA – Professional tabletop solutions
Metro Foodservice Solutions – Smarter storage and prep innovation:
SupraCut Systems – Revolutionary knife sharpening technology:
Aussie Select – Premium Australian lamb
Crab Island Seafood – Fresh, flavorful seafood dips
Pass the Honey – Regenerative, single-serve honeycomb
The Burnt Chef Project – Mental health advocacy for hospitality professionals
Restaurant Events, LLC – Producers of premier industry shows
U.S. Culinary Open – Showcasing culinary excellence at NAFEM
Citrus America – The juice extraction experts
Peninsula Food Service – Best in The Beef Business




Media Partner Highlight:

Walk-In Talk Media is the official North American media platform for The Burnt Chef Project, helping lead the charge for mental wellness in foodservice.



🎧 Tune in, get inspired, and remember—this industry runs on more than just food… it runs on heart.



📬 Want to pitch a guest, collaborate, or become a brand partner?

Contact us at: Info@thewalkintalk.com