Welcome to ”Bean There, Done That!” your essential podcast for mastering the world of hospitality. Hosted by industry expert, Phillip Di Bella, we cut through the noise to deliver straightforward, actionable insights and strategies. Each episode explores the powerful interplay of knowledge and connections, presenting real-life case studies from Australia’s thriving hospitality scene. We feature thought leaders who share their experiences, ensuring you have the answers you need when facing a ...
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Rock That Doesn’t Roll looks at how Christian music shaped the world we're living in now by telling individual stories from the peak era of the contemporary Christian music industry. In the 80s, 90s and early 2000s CCM grew into a billion dollar business that affected millions of evangelical young people. Through interviews with artists, industry players and average fans Dr. Leah Payne and Andrew Gill trace the long-lasting personal, cultural and political impact of sometimes cringe-worthy m ...
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Join Latter Day Twaint & Jack Coffee as they discuss Mormonism, Utah, republicans, single-parenting, sex, depression, and other stuff. You’ll laugh. You’ll cry. You’ll want to tell all your non-Mormon friends.
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The Architect’s Garden podcast is an unbiased, uncensored, marketing technology podcast that dives deep into the underlying theories and strategies in technology. Hosts: Kristen Malkovich and Grant Grigorian. Octopuses create dens for their safe havens, where they rest in between their hunts. Their ability to camouflage themselves allows them to hide in plain sight, while collecting items from the sea floor to decorate their garden. Octopuses live an average of 3-5 years, believed to be shor ...
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The Discourse Meets Carman (ft. Chris DeVille)
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59:18Chris DeVille wrote the book on the indie rock boom (Such Great Heights: The Complete Cultural History of the Indie Rock Explosion), but before he became a self-confessed "indie snob" he was a willing listener of Christian rock. In this conversation we discuss the influence of Pitchfork on musical tastes and how specific signifiers could have an ou…
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Surcharges, Swipe Fees & Strategy: Preparing for the RBA Ban, with Larry Prosser
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40:27In this episode of Bean There Done That, host Phil Di Bella sits down with Larry Prosser, Executive Director of Beyond Payments, to unpack the Reserve Bank of Australia’s proposed ban on card surcharges. They break down what this policy really means for consumers, merchants, and banks—and why the supposed “savings” for customers might actually back…
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1985: The Critical Year of CCM (ft. Tim Dillinger)
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55:19In 1985 the Contemporary Christian Music industry reached a cultural height it would never regain. That's the basic case that Tim Dillinger has been making lately in his Substack, God's Music Is My Life. With artists like Amy Grant, Leslie Phillips, Sheila Walsh, Tramaine Hawkins and Rez Band pushing the boundaries of CCM from the inside, and mains…
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K-LOVE's Tradecraft (ft. Katie Thornton)
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1:03:49Katie Thornton loves radio. Her series The Divided Dial has delved into conservative talk radio and shortwave. It won a 2023 Peabody Award. And her piece for Rolling Stone, "Jesus Take The Dial" goes in depth on CCM radio giant K-LOVE's operations. We talk with Thornton about how K-LOVE's parent company has used its non-profit status to build a bro…
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Exit Ready: How to Sell Your Hospitality Business for Maximum Value. With Vince Konig and Jodie Castle
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41:29In this episode of Bean There, Done That, host Phil Di Bella sits down with Vince Konig and Jodie Castle from Link Business Brokers to unpack the realities of selling a hospitality business. From legal pitfalls to boosting your business’s value, they share candid insights, real-life stories, and a step-by-step approach to becoming exit ready. Liste…
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Ozzy Osbourne, Christian Rocker (ft. Jason P Woodbury)
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43:24Ozzy Osbourne died in July. He was memorialized as the "Prince of Darkness" and was a key figure during the Satanic Panic of the 1980s. But our guest Jason P Woodbury points out that Osbourne's genius was in marrying heaven and hell- and if you listen closely, he's not as different from Christian rock as you might assume. Jason P Woodbury is an edi…
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Larry Norman and Bob Dylan's Born Again Era Part 2 (ft. Gregory Alan Thornbury)
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36:03Larry Norman thought another world was possible. Christians would make daring, artistic rock music. Mainstream musicians would make earnestly explore their spirituality in popular songs. He started a record label and an artist management company to make this a reality. And though he could see glimpses of this world, it was fully realized. Gregory A…
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Larry Norman, the Guru of Christian Rock Part 1 (ft. Gregory Alan Thornbury)
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52:06Larry Norman is widely recognized as the first Christian rock star. Recording with mainstream studio musicians The Wrecking Crew and later sharing a label with The Velvet Underground, Norman began his career singing explicitly about the values of evangelical Christianity on mainstream releases that didn't exactly light up the charts. But when Chris…
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Yallidarity Explained (ft. Nathan Evans Fox)
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46:34Nathan Evans Fox is a country music artist, but he has a deep background with Christian music. In his viral hit single "Hillbilly Hymn" he brings the biblical concept of jubilee into the rural gas station. Find more of Nathan's music here and look for his podcast "Yallidarity Social Club" soon. --- Register for Theology Beer Camp with our promo cod…
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Financial Insights for Small Business. With Barry Wilkinson
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40:10In this episode of Bean There Done That, host Phil Di Bella sits down with Barry Wilkinson of SW Brokerage for an eye-opening discussion about finance, business strategy, and the evolving landscape of hospitality. Together, they dig into the current financial climate, the practicalities of buying and selling hospitality businesses, and the real cha…
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Derek Webb was part of a remarkable success story with Caedmon's Call in the late '90s. But the more success he witnessed, the less he could keep quiet. Now in his solo career he stands confidently alongside the marginalized, even attending the Dove Awards in a dress. Do you have a Christian rock story to tell? Leave us a message at (629) 777-6336.…
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Fire Acquired: Shiny Happy People (ft. Krispin Mayfield)
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53:30In season two of Shiny Happy People, the Amazon Prime Original docu-series turns its focus to Teen Mania Ministries, the organization that made Acquire The Fire stadium events. These events are described in the series as "youth group Coachella." But Christian music was just the tip of the iceberg with Teen Mania. To unpack the series, Andrew is joi…
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Cornerstone, Communes and Chicago Blues (ft. Glenn Kaiser)
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1:19:42Glenn Kaiser has had a huge influence on Christian music as a musician, a festival co-founder and an outspoken thought leader. He was our top guest choice for our live taping in January of 2025 in Chicago. While Glenn Kaiser is a singular figure in the world of Christian music, we are aware that Jesus People USA is a triggering topic for some liste…
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The Deconstructed Memelord Theologian (ft. Mason Mennenga)
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52:17Mason Mennenga is really good at social media. You've probably seen his posts about evangelical culture, Christian music or VeggieTales. But he does a lot more than just that. He hosts two podcasts: A People's Theology and The BlackSheep Podcast. He has a YouTube channel. He writes academic papers on music. And he works in the admissions office of …
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Insurance Key Considerations for Small Business. With Karla Vosloo
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37:18In this essential episode of Bean There, Done That, host Phillip Di Bella sits down with Karla Vosloo, Account Manager at Stellar Insurance Brokers, to demystify the world of insurance for small business owners—especially those in hospitality. Karla shares invaluable insights on how insurance has changed since COVID, the hidden pitfalls of underins…
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No new episode this week. Be back next Wednesday. Check our Patreon for some bonus content if you're interested. Do you have a Christian rock story to tell? Leave us a message at (629) 777-6336. If Rock That Doesn’t Roll is important to you, support us on Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/rtdr (join via the website, not the iOS app) Or make a one-ti…
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Giving Up Your Band For God (ft. Josh Caterer of Smoking Popes)
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52:38In 1998 it seemed like Josh Caterer had it made. His band, Smoking Popes, had three critically acclaimed albums out. They were signed to Capitol Records. He had married his high school sweetheart. But Josh had also just become a Christian and couldn't reconcile his rock band life with his new evangelical life. So he quit the band. On today's episod…
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In mid-June NPR published a story with the headline "Christian music is experiencing a pop breakthrough." As podcasters covering the Christian music industry, we usually think it reached it's zenith of popularity in the early 2000s, so this article caught our attention. To dig deeper into the topic, we invited the article's author, Emma Madden, on …
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This week on the show it's legends only: Russ Taff and Steve Taylor. They collaborated on Russ' new album, "Cover Story," but both have long and distinctive careers in the Christian music industry. Russ Taff became lead singer of The Imperials in 1976, started his solo career in 1983, earning two Grammys and many Dove awards. He was one of the indu…
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The Death of the Traditional Café. With Raihaan Esat
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39:22In this thought-provoking discussion, hospitality veterans Phil Di Bella and Raihaan Esat dive deep into the evolution—and possible extinction—of the traditional café. They trace the journey from café culture’s golden age to today’s high-cost, low-margin reality, uncovering the harsh truths behind shrinking profits, rising expectations, and the imp…
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Accountability for Michael Tait (DC Talk, Newsboys) and Sean Feucht (ft. Kelsey Kramer McGinnis)
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1:16:05Michael Tait, most recently lead singer of The Newsboys and also well known as one third of DC Talk, confessed to accusations of sexual assault and drug abuse on June 10, 2025. This came after deeply reported investigations into his behavior were published first by The Roys Report and then by The Guardian. The day before this news broke, whistleblo…
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The Post Election HR/IR Landscape. With Tim Dive
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1:09:51In this timely episode of Bean There, Done That, host Phillip Di Bella sits down with Tim Dive, founder of the HR Cartel and host of the HR Cartel Podcast, to unpack the complex and fast-changing world of industrial relations (IR) and human resources (HR) in Australia. With wage theft now a criminal offence and IR reforms disproportionately impacti…
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Green Beans Global Trends and Forecasts: What Roasters Need to Know Now - With Raihaan Esat and Shari Wilding
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38:10In this episode of Bean There, Done That, guest host Shari Wilding sits down with Raihaan Esat, coffee trader at International Coffee Traders (ICT), to explore the current state of the global coffee market. They discuss the rising cost of green beans, the impact of climate change and logistics disruptions, and the emerging coffee markets that could…
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9.3 Top 5 Things We Wish Utah Would Ban Instead of Pride Flags
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1:06:05Well Utah continues to prove itself the dumbest state in the union by being the first to ban pride flags! We have a few suggestions for things they should ban instead.
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The Role of Community in Cafes. With Justin Swayn from BrewBox Collective
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28:15In this episode of Bean There, Done That, host Phillip Di Bella sits down with Justin Swayn, founder of Brew Box Collective, an award-winning café in Baringa, Sunshine Coast. Justin shares his deeply personal journey—from overcoming life’s toughest challenges to building a café that’s more than just a place to grab a coffee. His story is a testamen…
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A short update on progress towards season three of Rock That Doesn't Roll. Leah's limited-run podcast, Spirit and Power.By Andrew Gill and Leah Payne
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Growing Business and the Courage to Call. with Mikella Esposito and Laurence Santini.
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36:40In this episode of Bean There Done That, host Phil DiBella sits down with Mikella Esposito and Laurence Santini, the ambitious young duo behind Como Restaurant in West End. They share their journey from different professional backgrounds—Mikella with her creative and entrepreneurial roots, and Laurence with a law degree—to becoming passionate resta…
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9.2 The World is ending and we're building a commune.
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1:12:19Listen the world is ending and we already did a top 5 of who is welcome in our post apocalyptic compound but today we share the top 5 ways WE are going to show up in the compound. Want the video version? Join the patreon at www.patreon.com/hotdranks
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9.1.1 (AUDIO ONLY) I have no master or mistress
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40:08Its like the video I just posted, but only audio. Where is the video you say? I don't know! Maybe its on Spotify? Or your regular app? But it isn't on my podcast app yet so I don't know.
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We're back!! And better than ever! And now with video (Though if you think we are ugly we will also post an audio only version.) We miss you and love you.
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Buy tickets for our live show in Chicago on January 5! It's the second annual Rock That Doesn't Roll CCM Christmas Song Awards! Listen to find out what awards Amy Grant, Sarah Masen, Carman, Stryper and David Meece won this year. Do you have a song that deserves an award? Leave us a message at (629) 777-6336. If you want more seasons of Rock That D…
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Matt Jefferis on Systems, Success, and Savoury Insights: Creating a Café Legacy
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42:51In this episode of Bean There Done That, host Phil Di Bella chats with Matt Jefferis, co-owner of Savour Café and Franc in Brisbane, to explore his extensive journey in the hospitality industry. Starting as a dishwasher alongside his twin brother, Dan, Matt shares the evolution of their careers, the key lessons they've learned, and how they built s…
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