Best Jason E. Brooks Podcasts (2025)

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1227: Jason E. Brooks, Keynote Speaker, Author, and Profitability Coach 1:50:15

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Jason E. Brooks is many things, including: keynote speaker, author, profitability coach, and podcast host. In the past, Jason has worked for so many impressive companies in the hospitality industry. Some of his roles include: Managing Partner at Ruby Tuesday, Director of Operations at LIME Fresh Mexican Grill, Franchise Business Consultant at Moe’s…

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Crock-Dough-Burn-Pho-Est: The Original Soup Kitchen with Stavros Halkias 2:10:15

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Stavros Halkias (@stavvybaby2, Dreamboat Tour) joins the 'boys to talk Trick or Treating, Afternooners, and New York eats before a review of The Original Soup Kitchen. Plus, another edition of Slop Quiz. Watch this episode at youtube.com/doughboysmedia Get ad-free episodes at patreon.com/doughboys Get Doughboys merch at kinshipgoods.com/doughboys A…

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1230: What you need to know about L.T.O.’s with Anna Neave 1:03:32

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This is a Restaurant Unstoppable Network LIVE event all about Limited Time Offers (L.T.O.'s) and how to best utilize them in your business, as presented by Anna Neave. Anna is the owner of Good Kind Consulting and Sweet Treats Bakery in Austin, Texas! Join RULibrary: www.restaurantunstoppable.com/RULibrary Join RULive: www.restaurantunstoppable.com…

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1229: Hannah Selinger, Author of Cellar Rat: My Life in the Restaurant Underbelly 1:24:33

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Hannah Selinger is a James Beard-nominated lifestyle writer and journalist based in Massachusetts. Hannah attended the French Culinary Institute and started working in the restaurants around 2002 in NYC. She worked for some very big names, such as David Chang. In addition to promoting her new book, a memoir titled Cellar Rat: My Life in the Restaur…

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Phoebe Robinson Shows Her Work 31:45

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Comedian Phoebe Robinson is a girl boss in recovery. As the creator and star of projects like 2 Dope Queens and Everything’s Trash, she’s long been one of the hardest-working voices of her generation. But in her new comedy special, I Don’t Wanna Work Anymore, Robinson takes a sharp, self-aware look at the millennial hustle-culture mentality. In thi…

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Crock-Dough-Burn-Pho-Est: Panera 4 with Jason Concepcion 1:47:33

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Jason Concepcion (@x_netw3rk_x, X-Ray Vision) joins the 'boys to talk Dodger Stadium eats, the NBA, and ASMR before continuing Crock-Dough-Burn-Pho-Est with a review of Panera. Watch this episode at youtube.com/doughboysmedia Get ad-free episodes at patreon.com/doughboys Get Doughboys merch at kinshipgoods.com/doughboys Advertise on Doughboys via G…

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1228: 7 Phases of Menu Engineering with Sean Willard 1:55:17

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Sean Willard has two decades of hospitality experience. He started in the business in his teens in a steakhouse and quickly moved through nearly all positions (FOH and BOH) until he landed at menu engineering. He then attended Cornell University's School of hotel Administration where he was taught by Stephani Robson (past guest many times over!). Y…

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Crock-Dough-Burn-Pho-Est: Le Pain Quotidien 2 with Christine Nangle 2:04:27

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Christine Nangle (@nanglish, The Simpsons) joins the 'boys to talk The Simpsons writer's room eats, food service jobs, and an upcoming Phillie Phanatic documentary before diving into a review of Le Pain Quotidien. Plus another edition of Pie in this Guy. Watch this episode at youtube.com/doughboysmedia Get ad-free episodes at patreon.com/doughboys …

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1226: Three Elements that Define Excellence with Rudy Miick, Part 3 1:07:11

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Rudy’s an executive coach, psychologist, restaurateur, writer, speaker, athlete and dad. His clients typically run at 3 – 5 times above median profit within our industry, and they get there within contract periods. He is a co-founder and curriculum creator for UCLA Extension’s Hospitality Management Program and was an adjunct professor there for 13…

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1225: Erik Niel, Chef/Owner of Easy Bistro & Bar, Main Street Meats, and Little Coyote 2:29:48

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Erik Niel is the Chef/Owner of Easy Bistro & Bar, Main Street Meats, and Little Coyote, all located in Chattanooga, TN. This in Erik's second time on the show, previously joining us all the way back in 2015. Erik grew up in Louisiana, Virginia, and Texas, before finally settling in Chattanooga after attending Johnson & Wales. In 2005, he opened Eas…

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Fantasmas: Julio Torres on Art Surviving in Late-Stage Capitalism 34:20

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Hi all! We're taking a break from our usual episodes of Creative Spark this week to share a podcast from our friends at The Peabody Awards and the Center for Media and Social Impact. Their show is called We Disrupt This Broadcast. Host Gabe Gonzalez introduces us to the brilliant, absurdist, hilarious Peabody Award-winning HBO series Fantasmas. In …

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Crock-Dough-Burn-Pho-Est: Silverlake Ramen with Betsy Sodaro 2:01:15

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Betsy Sodaro (@betsysodaro, Ghosts) joins the 'boys to talk testosterone levels, horror movies, and video games before kicking off Crock-Dough-Burn-Pho-Est with a review of Silverlake Ramen. Plus, another edition of Cereal. Watch this episode at youtube.com/doughboysmedia Get ad-free episodes at patreon.com/doughboys Get Doughboys merch at kinshipg…

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1224: Three Elements that Define Excellence with Rudy Miick, Part 2 1:14:44

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Rudy’s an executive coach, psychologist, restaurateur, writer, speaker, athlete and dad. His clients typically run at 3 – 5 times above median profit within our industry, and they get there within contract periods. He is a co-founder and curriculum creator for UCLA Extension’s Hospitality Management Program and was an adjunct professor there for 13…

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1223: Oli Petit, Co-Founder/Co-Owner of The Red Bar and Louis Louis 1:40:09

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Oli Petit is the Co-Owner and co-Founder of The Red Bar, located in Grayton Beach, Florida. Oli is the son of a successful Belgian restaurant professional and moved to the United States in 1986 to begin his restaurant career here. He moved around and worked for various chefs and FOH professionals until 1995 when he opened The Red Bar. That restaura…

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Sarah McLachlan: Making Music to Connect and Heal 37:19

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Singer-songwriter Sarah McLachlan says, “we need opportunities to feel connection and to feel less alone.” For her, music is the salve. The three-time Grammy Award winner is back with her tenth studio album, Better Broken. Amidst our tense collective cultural moment, McLachlan aims to create music that bridges divide. In this episode, Sarah McLachl…

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Plant Power Fast Food with Ashly Burch and Mort Burke 2:11:46

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Ashly Burch (@ashlyburch) and Mort Burke (@mortburke) of Rebrand joins the 'boys to talk pet food, meatless diets, and movie snacks before a review of Plant Power Fast Food. Plus, another edition of Serving USA. Watch this episode at youtube.com/doughboysmedia Get ad-free episodes at patreon.com/doughboys Get Doughboys merch at kinshipgoods.com/dou…

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1222: Three Elements that Define Excellence with Rudy Miick, Part 1 1:26:09

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Rudy’s an executive coach, psychologist, restaurateur, writer, speaker, athlete and dad. His clients typically run at 3 – 5 times above median profit within our industry, and they get there within contract periods. He is a co-founder and curriculum creator for UCLA Extension’s Hospitality Management Program and was an adjunct professor there for 13…

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Training That Sticks: Compliance, Culture, and Career Growth with Jason Berkowitz 56:48

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Jason Berkowitz, Founder & CEO of Arrow Up Training, joins Jason E. Brooks on The Leadership Table to share how compliance and safety training can do more than just “check the box”—it can actually shape culture, lower turnover, and strengthen leadership. With 50+ restaurant openings under his belt and leadership roles at Umami Burger, Tocaya Organi…

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1221: Mo Pittle, Owner/Operator of Jewboy Burgers and Root Beer Industries 2:01:13

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Mo Pittle is the Owner and Operator of Jewboy Burgers based in Austin, Texas. Mo Pittle initially went to pre-med school and decided to drop it for a more creative life. He started a marketing firm and had an idea to create a case study with a burger joint. In 2016, he opened Jewboy Burgers as a food trailer. It became quite successful and he decid…

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Deluca's Italian Deli with Alana Hope Levinson and Dan O'Sullivan 2:12:53

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Alana Hope Levinson (@alanalevinson) and Dan O'Sullivan (@osullyville) of The Outfit join the 'boys to talk Italian subs, the mafia, and favorite Italian chains before a review of Deluca's Italian Deli. Plus, a new edition of The Wiger Challenge. Watch this episode at youtube.com/doughboysmedia Get ad-free episodes at patreon.com/doughboys Get Doug…

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1220: Why Every Restaurant Needs a VA with Rashmi Bhat 1:01:49

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Rashmi Bhat is the co-owner of 7 Monk's Cafe in Braunfels, Texas. She is also the co-owner of Lazy H Retreats, a property management company, as well as Rezo Hospitality, a boutique hotel management company. In this episode, originally hosted in the Restaurant Unstoppable Network, we will be discussing “Why Every Restaurant Needs a VA: How to Save …

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From Burnout to Breakthrough: Transformative Leadership Lessons with Christin Marvin 33:39

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In this episode of The Leadership Table, host Jason E. Brooks sits down with leadership coach and hospitality strategist Christin Marvin, founder of Solutions by Christin and author of Multi-Unit Mastery. Together, they explore the tools, mindset shifts, and leadership frameworks that help multi-unit operators grow with intention — not burnout. Fro…

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1219: Aaron Lyons, CEO and Founder of Five 12 Restaurant Concepts 1:55:11

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Aaron Lyons is the CEO and Founder of Five 12 Restaurant Concepts, based on Houston, TX. Aaron was previously a guest on Restaurant Unstoppable in 2019 for episode 608. Back then, there were five locations of his flagship restaurant, Dish Society. Today, there are 6 Dish Society locations and a new concept called Daily Gather. Join RULibrary: www.r…

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The Labor Lens: Leading People in a Tech-Powered Workplace with Anthony Presley 40:05

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In this episode of The Leadership Table Podcast, Jason E. Brooks sits down with Anthony Presley, CEO of TimeForge. Anthony shares how his journey from coding in Cairo to leading a workforce technology company shaped his perspective on leadership, labor, and the future of work. They dive into: - The shift from “managing schedules” to truly leading p…

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Alfred Coffee with Sean Clements and Hayes Davenport 2:19:33

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Sean Clements (@seanclements) and Hayes Davenport of Hollywood Handbook join the 'boys to talk sports fandom, vegetables, and morning coffee routines before a review of Alfred Coffee. Plus, another edition of Snack or Wack. Watch this episode at youtube.com/doughboysmedia Get ad-free episodes at patreon.com/doughboys Get Doughboys merch at kinshipg…

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1218: Sean Finter, Founder of Barmetrix, CEO & Head Coach of Finter Group, Owner of The Franklin House 1:47:51

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Sean Finter is the Founder of Barmetrix, CEO + Head Coach at Finter Group, and Owner of the Franklin House. Sean got his start in the industry at 12 where he grew up in Canada. He worked for the Hard Rock Cafe in England and stayed in that city for 6 years. He then became a restaurant coach and worked in Australia for about 10 years. At 27 he opene…

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1217: Aaron Franklin, Chef, Co-Owner, and Head of Maintenance at Franklin Barbecue 1:51:58

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Aaron Franklin is the Chef, Co-Owner, and Head of Maintenance at Franklin Barbecue in Austin, Texas. Aaron Franklin opened his BBQ joint back in 2009 as a trailer. In 2011, he got his brick and mortar. Today, Aaron dabbles in writing books, leading masterclasses, manufacturing wholesale retail sauces, and he makes BBQ pits! Join RULibrary: www.rest…

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Philz Coffee with Corin Wells 2:14:50

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Corin Wellz (@charity_corin) joins the 'boys to talk philly cheesesteaks, traveling, and diners before a review of Philz Coffee. Plus, another edition of A Single Item Must Be Banished. Watch this episode at youtube.com/doughboysmedia Get ad-free episodes at patreon.com/doughboys Get Doughboys merch at kinshipgoods.com/doughboys Advertise on Doughb…

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1216: Three Pillars to Scale Your Restaurant Group without Losing Control with Christin Marvin 1:21:00

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Christin Marvin is a podcast host, author, and creator of Solutions by Christin, a consultancy business she founded in 2022. Christin was a Managing Partner at Bonanno Concepts in Denver from 2007-2012. She served as a Regional Manager at Snooze A.M. Eatery in Denver from 2012-2019. She now serves as a Hospitality Catalyst for her restaurant consul…

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1215: Alison Clem, Chef/Owner and Director of Operations at La Barbecue 1:51:16

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Alison Clem is the Chef/Owner of La Barbecue in Austin, TX. Alison got her start in the restaurant industry at age 18 and never left. She began in FOH and quickly moved to BOH where she thrived. Ali has worked almost every position in a restaurant, from bartender to manager and more. She met her wife LaAnn Mueller in the early 2010s and they togeth…

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McDonald's Ice Cream with Samoa Joe 1:54:40

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Samoa Joe (@samoajoe) of Twisted Metal joins the 'boys to talk San Diego Comic Con, video games, and Hawaiian food before closing out Twisted Monthal with a review of McDonald's Ice Cream. Watch this episode at youtube.com/doughboysmedia Get ad-free episodes at patreon.com/doughboys Get Doughboys merch at kinshipgoods.com/doughboys Advertise on Dou…

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1214: Using AI and AI-SEO Marketing with Kelsey Verdier and Claudia Tomina 1:13:57

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Today we are doing a deep dive into using AI and AI-SEO marketing as an RUNetwork workshop! We are joined by Co-Host and past guest Anna (Tauzin) Naeve, an independent fractional CMO and the owner of Sweet Treets Bakery. Our guests today are Kelsey Verdier, VP of Marketing at Marqii, as well as Claudia Tomina, CEO and Founder of Reputation ARM. Joi…

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From Surviving to Thriving: Scaling People-Centered Leadership with Lissa Bowen 57:54

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In this episode of The Leadership Table, Jason E. Brooks sits down with Lissa Bowen, Fractional Program & Partnerships Director at The Good Work Collective — a nonprofit creating trauma-informed, paid workforce training for individuals impacted by incarceration, foster care, and systemic barriers. With deep roots in hospitality, HR, and leadership …