Best 213 Hospitality Podcasts (2025)

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TQ38: What did you say that caused you to think “I never thought I would say that”? 32:32

3d ago32:32

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Every Tuesday, we grab a past question from theFacebook group, then Meredith and Scott answer it and read some of the answersgiven by other listeners. The question for this episode: What did you say that caused you to think “I never thought Iwould say that”? Links for this episode: The music for the Benny Hill show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=…

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252: Contain, extract, recover: Inside the Ardent Health cyberattack 41:08

2d ago41:08

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In this special live episode from the 2025 Advisory Board Summit, Ardent Health Services President & CEO Marty Bonick and Chief Digital and Transformation Officer Anika Gardenhire recount the harrowing story of a ransomware attack that brought their 30-hospital system to a standstill on Thanksgiving Day 2023. Cyberattacks on healthcare systems are …

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216 || Unmedicated Induction with Julia Winn with a side of BV, Listeria, and Appendicitis 1:04:57

5d ago1:04:57

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In this podcast episode, Julia Winn shares her unmedicated Pitocin birth story, detailing her journey from induction to delivery. Her induction plan for a cervical ripening process without an epidural, her unexpected exposure to listeria, and the decisions she faced as labor progressed. From the intense contractions brought on by Pitocin to the inc…

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STAS4: Rachel Hoffman 17:39

7d ago17:39

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To the Tallahassee Police, Rachel Hoffman was just a pawn tobe used in their war on drugs. Get every episode ad-free, AND get all the Raw Audioexclusive episodes to binge, by joining the other listeners at What Was ThatLike PLUS. Try What Was That Like PLUS free: iPhone: at the top of the What Was That Like podcastfeed, click on “Try free” Android:…

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219. Natalie Kaddas — Powering Innovation, Employees, and Wildlife Outage Protection 29:56

8d ago29:56

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Season 7 Episode 20: In this episode, Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity, talks with Natalie Kaddas, CEO of Kaddas Enterprises. Kaddas discusses her journey from hospitality to leading a second-generation family business. She highlights the company's evolution from making aviation c…

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251: Former HHS leaders weigh in on navigating Trump 2.0 (and answer your questions) 40:25

9d ago40:25

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5/22 Update: The House early Thursday narrowly passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, a budget bill that includes a number of healthcare provisions that could have a significant impact on Medicaid, Medicare, and the Affordable Care Act. It has been over 100 days since President Donald Trump began his second term. During that time, Radio Advisory ha…

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218. Ryan Wedig — Making Digital Transformation Attainable With Vasion 30:19

13d ago30:19

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Season 7 Episode 19: In this episode, Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity, talks with Ryan Wedig, CEO and co-founder of Vasion, opens in a new tab. Wedig shares his journey of co-founding PrinterLogic — now Vasion — in St. George in 2012. He recounts meeting the founder and recognizi…

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216: Rachel rescued her children 55:43

14d ago55:43

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Many years ago, I had a small pickup truck. It was kind of ajunker. Mostly, I just used it for when I had some stuff to haul tothe town dump. It wasn’t pretty but it mostly served my purposes. But this little truck had a problem. It would constantlyoverheat. Even in the cold Maine winter, I would have to keep an eyeon that temperature gauge to be a…

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TQ37 26:45

17d ago26:45

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Every Tuesday, we grab a past question from theFacebook group, then Meredith and Scott answer it and read some of the answersgiven by other listeners. The question for this episode: What’s it like to have a panic attack? Meredith’s podcast is Meredith For Real – the CuriousIntrovert: https://MeredithForReal.com To check out the new Tuesday Question…

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250: VBC success is possible. Here's how Advocate Health does it. 34:16

17d ago34:16

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Believe it or not, 60% of healthcare payments in the US are tied to value. But it’s still surprisingly hard to find examples of health systems that have been doing VBC at scale, successfully, over time. So that’s what Advisory Board researchers set out to do. And across 66 conversations with 44 systems, we found four systems with approaches worth e…

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217. Scott Holmes — Building Better Through Value-Driven Entrepreneurship 32:13

20d ago32:13

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Season 7 Episode 18: In this episode, Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity, talks with Scott Holmes, founder and CEO of Teton. Holmes discusses his career path, which unexpectedly pivoted from biology and medical school after being mentored by an entrepreneur in the import business. T…

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215: Amy's office exploded 1:35:05

21d ago1:35:05

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On the morning of April 19, 1995, a former US Army soldierparked a rented Ryder truck in front of the Alfred P Murrah Federal Building,located in downtown Oklahoma City. Inside the truck was everything he needed to carry out hisplan of terrorism and mass murder. He had a large bomb, which he created usingagricultural fertilizer and some chemicals, …

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[Encore] The changing tide of Medicare Advantage 21:46

24d ago21:46

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(This episode originally aired on October 22, 2024.) For years, the best word to describe Medicare Advantage (MA) was “untouchable.” Hugely popular among seniors, profitable for health plans—the hybrid public-private payment model grew to the point that it now covers more seniors than traditional Medicare. But in the past few years, the tide has st…

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#215: Lorraine Arnold’s Bold Leap into Fish and Chips 1:23:55

27d ago1:23:55

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Lorraine Arnold swapped the stage for the seafront and built one of Devon’s standout fish and chip businesses from scratch. In this episode, she joins Kelly Barnes to share the raw, unfiltered story of how she overcame financial ruin, a devastating fire, and lockdown chaos to create Pier Point Restaurant & Bar. It’s a must-listen for anyone in hosp…

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#214: Podsquad - From Stock Stress to Staff Success 2:06:55

27d ago2:06:55

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Good Friday highs and lows, bold ideas for National Fish & Chip Day 2025, staff training truths, and a frank look at the challenges facing fish and chip shops—from spud bruising to frozen-at-sea fish supply issues. No fluff—just real operators talking shop. Join the Ceres Whatsapp Group -> https://bit.ly/CERESWA Download your FREE copy of the Fish …

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216. Ryan Starks — Reflecting on the Road So Far and What's Ahead 37:19

27d ago37:19

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Season 7 Episode 17: In this episode, Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity (GOEO), talks with Ryan Starks, GOEO's executive director. Starks shares his deep appreciation for the innovative spirit and strong work ethic of Utah's diverse communities. Reflecting on his recent visits to a…

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214: Scott was an undercover FBI agent 1:21:30

28d ago1:21:30

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Hey, this is Scott and you’re listening to What Was ThatLike. And the name of the podcast, What Was That Like, was chosenvery specifically – because that’s what I ask people who are guests on theshow. They’ve just been through something really unusual, like being attackedby a monkey, or saving the life of a stranger, or some other crazy situation.A…

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Bonus Episode #32- Hospitality Meets Team Zenith - Teamwork, Triangle Formation and Choke Holds 48:27

29d ago48:27

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Guests: Emma Sharma, Meghan Ellis Smith, Fernando Odio, Chelsy Rafael, Isabelle White – aka Team Zenith Host: Phil Street What’s Inside: The Edge Hotel School students who beat the Swiss at their own game From cruise ship dreams to CEO goals The EM Cup – Europe’s most competitive hospitality battle Public speaking disasters, bonding breakthroughs, …

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215 || How to become a non-toxic pregnancy product mega researcher with Sasha Mama Wellness 33:19

29d ago33:19

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Sasha Niz Konrad is the founder and CEO of Sashamama Wellness, a brand dedicated to non-toxic, holistic wellness solutions for pregnant and postpartum women. With a background as a prenatal and postpartum yoga instructor and a deep passion and interest in holistic maternal and hormone health. Sasha has combined her expertise and personal journey to…

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TQ36: What's a common social etiquette rule that makes no sense? 39:23

1M ago39:23

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Every Tuesday, we grab a past question from the Facebook group, then Meredith and Scott answer it and read some of the answers given by other listeners. The question for this episode: What's a common social etiquette rule that makes no sense? Links for this episode: Meredith’s foot fetish episode: https://www.meredithforreal.com/podcast-episodes/ep…

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249: What is 340B, and why is it in the hot seat 32:15

1M ago32:15

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The federal drug purchasing program known as 340B was created in 1992 to help select provider organizations stretch scarce resources to care for patients. More than three decades later, health systems of all shapes and sizes have come to rely on 340B for their financial sustainability. But the program has come under criticism. And in recent years, …

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#213: The Story Behind BD Signs – Barry Dickman Gets Candid 1:15:01

1M ago1:15:01

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In this episode of The Ceres Podcast, Mark Petrou sits down with Barry Dickman, founder of BD Signs, to explore the incredible journey from growing up above a chip shop to becoming one of the most influential figures in fish and chip branding. Barry shares candid stories of resilience, building a business from scratch (twice), and why he believes f…

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#212: Why Y-Pas? The Quiet Brilliance of Brent Watson’s Y-Pas Chippy 1:41:23

1M ago1:41:23

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In this heartwarming and brutally honest episode, Mark Petrou is joined by Brent Watson of Y-Pas Chippy in Kexborough, Barnsley. Brent shares his journey from growing up around the coal pits and pigeon lofts of Yorkshire to running one of the most beloved independent chip shops in the region. Discover how a derelict hut became a local institution, …

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215. Preston Cochrane — Building Community and Restoring Lives with The Other Side Village 25:58

1M ago25:58

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Season 7 Episode 16: In this episode, Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity, talks with Preston Cochrane, CEO of The Other Side Village. Cochrane discusses his journey into social impact work, driven by a desire to contribute to something larger than himself. He highlights his previous…

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STAS3: George Pickering 14:09

1M ago14:09

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George Pickering Sr heard his son’s medical prognosis, but he wasn’t ready to accept it. Sponsor deals: Head to http://Lumen.me/WWTL for 20% off your purchase. Go to bluenile.com to shop Blue Nile, the original online jeweler since 1999! Follow “MrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark and Mysterious Stories” on Amazon Music or wherever you get your podcast…

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248: Drugs, surgeries, and shortages: the state of obesity care in 2025 35:19

1M ago35:19

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In 2025, 6% of US adults are taking a GLP-1. But the popularity of weight-loss drugs isn’t the only thing changing the obesity care landscape. On Radio Advisory, we’ve talked about what comprehensive obesity care looks like, the reality of weight bias, and the strain high-cost drugs like GLP-1s are having on employers and plans. But we haven’t done…

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#211: How Graham Kennedy Built a Mini-Empire in Durham 1:43:21

1M ago1:43:21

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Graham Kennedy of Bells Fish & Chips joins Stelios to share his journey. They talk about resilience, community, economic pressures, and a personal loss that changed everything—packed with honesty, insight, and lessons for anyone in hospitality. Join the Ceres Whatsapp Group -> https://bit.ly/CERESWA Download your FREE copy of the Fish & Tips E-Book…

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214. Matthew Sanders and Erik Mikkelsen — Elevating Hospitality by Investing in People 35:21

1M ago35:21

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Season 7 Episode 15: In this episode, Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity, talks with Matt Sanders, founder and CEO, and Eric Mikkelsen, vice president of product, at Longitude. Sanders and Mikkelsen delve into their professional backgrounds, which both involve building new enterpris…

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213: Gwen's grandma fired one shot 1:03:03

1M ago1:03:03

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When you hear the word “grandparents”, what comes into your mind? For me, it’s someone who loves their grandchildren unconditionally. And they just want to GIVE all the time. There’s some truth to the phrase “If Mom and Dad say no, go ask Grandma!”. “Grandma” brings up an image of an older woman, in the kitchen baking cookies. “Grandpa” means the o…

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TQ35: What's the most difficult thing you've ever had to tell someone 22:48

1M ago22:48

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Every Tuesday, we grab a past question from the Facebook group, then Meredith and Scott answer it and read some of the answers given by other listeners. The question for this episode: What's the most difficult thing you've ever had to tell someone? Links for this episode: Fierce Conversations by Susan Scott: https://www.amazon.com/Fierce-Conversati…

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247: How hospitals and post-acute providers can rebuild their relationships (and why they need to) 28:49

1M ago28:49

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Let’s face it: Hospitals and post-acute providers can find themselves at odds. Post-acute is an area of the industry that is often misunderstood and sometimes villainized. But when post-acute care struggles, it directly impacts hospital operations. The industry needs a solution. It starts with understanding that the post-acute space is not a monoli…

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213. Jeremy Barker — Behind the Hidden Door 31:05

2M ago31:05

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Season 7 Episode 14: In this episode, Pete Codella, managing director of Business Services, talks with Jeremy Barker, CEO of Murphy Door. Barker shares his deep Utah roots and diverse career path, which began with several entrepreneurial ventures after a brief time at the University of Utah — including construction and a shed-building business that…

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212: Steve's wife forgot it all 1:07:04

2M ago1:07:04

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If you’re a parent, you know that the birth of your first child is an incredible experience. For Steve and Camre, it didn’t happen at all the way they expected it to. Steve got the call at work that Camre was at the hospital and had already delivered the baby. He dropped everything and drove there frantically, and he was confused because the baby w…

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246: Plans have trust and cost problems. Here's how to manage both. 35:55

2M ago35:55

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Every stakeholder in healthcare is getting squeezed by mounting financial pressures, and health plans are no exception. Higher utilization and rising treatment costs are hitting plans hard. At the same time, plans are facing heightened public scrutiny. It may seem like the wrong time for plans to focus on cost management, but the combination of mar…

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212: Tyson Andrus — Combining Technology and Fragrance for Customized Sensory Experiences 34:51

2M ago34:51

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Season 7 Episode 13: In this episode, Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity, talks with Tyson Andrus, co-founder of ATMOS Fragrance. Andrus shares his experiences living and working in Utah since 2008, highlighting his love for the state's outdoor activities and the work-life balance. …

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211: Leilani fell off an elephant 1:17:12

2M ago1:17:12

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Asian elephants are incredibly huge animals. An adult elephant can be roughly 9 to 11 feet tall. Just standing next to one is pretty intimidating. But imagine being on top of one of them. It would be like if you had an average size man, then another man was standing on the first man’s shoulders. Then you would be sitting on that second man’s should…

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214 || Birth Order and the role it plays in our lives and parenting with Dr. Robert Hurst 52:06

2M ago52:06

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How does Birth Order impact you and your parenting? Dr. Robert V.V. Hurst was born in Hammond Indiana and has been practicing orthodontics in Covington Louisiana for over 35 years. During this time he has used his office and patients as his living laboratory to study his patient’s personality traits and birth orders. Out of this has come a unique a…

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TQ34: What made your neighbor so terrible? 31:35

2M ago31:35

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Every Tuesday, we grab a past question from the Facebook group, then Meredith and Scott answer it and read some of the answers given by other listeners. The question for this episode: What made your neighbor so terrible? Links for this episode: Meredith’s podcast is Meredith For Real – the Curious Introvert: https://MeredithForReal.com To check out…

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245: Headcount might not explain your labor challenges. What will? 32:31

2M ago32:31

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It feels like only yesterday that workforce challenges were the biggest problem facing the healthcare industry. While COVID-19-related staffing shortages may have declined, an inefficient workforce can still threaten health system operations and finances. Often, systems turn to staffing ratios or benchmarks to determine whether they need more cuts …

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211. Jacob Baadsgaard — Building an Entrepreneurial Success From a Foundation of Authenticity 25:36

2M ago25:36

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Season 7 Episode 12: In this episode, Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity, talks with Jacob Baadsgaard, founder and CEO of Disruptive Advertising. Baadsgaard discusses his journey from working at Omniture to founding his data-driven marketing agency. He highlights the importance of c…

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