Welcome to "The Late Night Restaurant Podcast" with Canada’s Restaurant Guy & Domenic Pedulla. The ultimate podcast for those who live and breathe the restaurant industry. Hosted by Canada’s Restaurant Guy & Domenic Pedulla we dive into the real conversations shaping food and hospitality today. Shot LIVE | Unfiltered & Real Each episode tackles the biggest issues in restaurants, labor, digital marketing, sustainability, and emerging trends, all with an edutainment approach: informative, enga ...
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Don’t Kill the Messenger dives deep into the careers of Hollywood’s most influential voices including executives and filmmakers alike. Hosted by entertainment research expert Kevin Goetz, the interviews are more than story-sharing, they are intimate conversations between friends and a powerful filmmaking masterclass. Discover what it really takes to bring your favorite movies to life. Find Don’t Kill the Messenger on Apple, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform. Learn how movies begin, ...
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Welcome to Sports Our Journey Onward (SOJO), the podcast movement dedicated to supporting dreamers through the transformative power of sports. Whether you’re an athlete, parent, coach, or sports enthusiast, join us as we explore the profound impact of sports on personal growth, career pathways, and community building. At SOJO, we’re more than just a podcast—we’re a vibrant community united by our shared passion for sports and the belief that everyone has a place in the game. Through inspirin ...
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Hotels, Leadership, and Mental Health in Hospitality
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Rob Hood joins us for an honest conversation about the realities of modern hospitality. From dish pits in 1988 to executive leadership across Canada, Rob shares the journey that shaped his perspective on what truly matters in this industry. We explore how technology is reshaping hotels—AI at the front desk, robotics in the kitchen, and evolving gue…
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Suzanne de Passe (Producer, Executive) on Motown, The Jackson 5, and Building an Entertainment Empire
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Send Kevin a Text Message In this episode of Don't Kill the Messenger, host Kevin Goetz sits down with legendary producer and entertainment executive Suzanne de Passe. From championing the Jackson 5 early in their career to producing Emmy Award–winning miniseries like Lonesome Dove, Suzanne’s career is defined by vision, talent recognition, and bre…
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MenuLink | Disrupting Third-Party Delivery Fees with 2% Delivery Orders
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Juan Cifuentes from MenuLink joins the Late Night Restaurant Show to discuss how his Toronto-based startup is helping restaurants reclaim revenue by slashing pickup order fees from 15-30% down to just 1%. In this episode, Juan shares MenuLink's mission to give restaurants ownership over their revenue, explains the simple 5-minute signup process. We…
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Barmetrix - Finding Hidden Profit in Your Bar
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Robin Apel, President at Barmetrix Vancouver, joins The Late Night Restaurant Podcast to reveal how restaurants are losing thousands of dollars every week without even knowing it. Key Takeaways: The Numbers Are Shocking One restaurant was losing $600/week on a single item (Kahlua in espresso martinis) due to bartenders overpouring by just a quarter…
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Nia Vardalos (Writer, Actress, Director, & Producer) on My Big Fat Greek Wedding, Motherhood, and Authenticity
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Send Kevin a Text Message In this episode of Don't Kill the Messenger, host Kevin Goetz sits down with Academy Award-nominated writer, actor, director, and producer Nia Vardalos. From her one-woman show in a tiny Los Angeles theater to creating one of the highest-grossing independent movies of all time, Nia's path shows what happens when you refuse…
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The Burnt Chef Project, Fighting Burnout and Building Empathy in Hospitality
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This episode hits home. After 51 years in hospitality, Tom shares how burnout shaped his life and why he’s leading The Burnt Chef Project across North America. We talk about mental health in restaurants, leadership, loneliness, and the simple things that help like saying thank you, or texting someone, “You’re awesome.” You’ll hear real talk about e…
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Bob Levin (Veteran Marketing Executive) on Audience Insights, Campaign Strategy, and the Business of Movie Appeal
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Send Kevin a Text Message In this engaging episode of Don't Kill the Messenger, host Kevin Goetz interviews his business associate, Bob Levin, about his remarkable journey from Sears catalog copywriter to President of Worldwide Marketing at Disney, Sony Pictures, and MGM, before joining Kevin at Screen Engine in the role of President and COO. Liste…
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Why Your Tech Stack Is Holding You Back With 7shifts
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This episode hits a key issue in restaurants today. Tech adoption. Jay and Dominic sit with Jordan Boesch the CEO from 7shifts to break down the four stages of tech adoption from paper and gut feel to a connected tech stack that drives profit. You will hear • The four stages of tech adoption and where most restaurants sit today • Why experience and…
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In this episode, I sit down with industry legend Joyce Turchetti for a real conversation about what’s broken in hospitality and how to fix it. We talk about accountability, leadership, and what it takes to build restaurants that last. Joyce shares stories from the old days of New York nightlife, lessons from decades in the business, and the simple …
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Stephen Follows (Film Industry Data Analyst) on Getting the Greenlight and Film Profitability
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Send Kevin a Text Message In this episode of Don't Kill the Messenger, host Kevin Goetz welcomes film industry analyst Stephen Follows for a discussion about film profitability and its connection to data. Stephen's digital book Greenlight Signals analyzes over 10,000 films and 4 million audience responses using secondary data (existing reviews, rat…
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Troy and Mark Paul (Founders of SGG Media) on Rewriting Hollywood’s Marketing Playbook with Micro-Influencers and Studio Partnerships
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Send Kevin a Text Message In this episode of Don't Kill the Messenger, host Kevin Goetz explores the intersection of social media and film marketing with Troy and Mark Paul, the son and father duo behind SGG Media. Their innovative agency represents over 2,300 sports micro-influencers with a combined reach of 88 million followers, helping major stu…
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From Kitchen Table to National Coffee Leader
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In this episode of The Late Night Restaurant Show, we sit down with Daren Schwengler, President at Specialty Beverage Solutions & Food Service Equipment. Daren shares how he built his company from a $5,000 credit card and a single espresso machine into a coast-to-coast coffee solutions business. His journey covers the tough early years, the turning…
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Stacey Sher (Acclaimed Producer) on Pulp Fiction, Jersey Films, and Movies That Changed the Culture
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Send Kevin a Text Message In this episode of Don't Kill the Messenger, host Kevin Goetz sits down with two-time Academy Award-nominated producer Stacey Sher, the creative force behind some of Hollywood's most unconventional and influential films. From executive producing Pulp Fiction to producing Django Unchained, Out of Sight, Erin Brockovich, Get…
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Dick Cook (Powerhouse Hollywood Executive & Former Studio Chief) on His Journey from Disney Ride Operator to Running Walt Disney Studios
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Send Kevin a Text Message In this episode of Don't Kill the Messenger, host Kevin Goetz sits down with Dick Cook, the former Chairman of Walt Disney Studios known as "the filmmaker's Chairman." From his humble start as a Disneyland train operator to running one of Hollywood's most successful studios, Dick shares how his Bakersfield roots and team-o…
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Basil Iwanyk (Acclaimed Producer & Former Studio Exec) on Jersey Grit, Building Thunder Road Films, and Mastering Independent Producing at Scale
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Send Kevin a Text Message In this episode of Don't Kill the Messenger, host Kevin Goetz sits down with Thunder Road Films founder Basil Iwanyk, the producer behind some of the most engaging films of the last two decades. From The Town and Sicario to the game-changing John Wick franchise, Basil's films have redefined modern action cinema while earni…
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Donald Petrie (Veteran Movie and Television Director) on Comedy Directing, Family Legacy, & the Power of Audience Testing
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Send Kevin a Text Message In this episode of Don't Kill the Messenger, host Kevin Goetz welcomes director Donald Petrie, the American Film Institute Fellow whose romantic comedies have grossed hundreds of millions worldwide. From launching Julia Roberts in Mystic Pizza to directing Sandra Bullock in Miss Congeniality and pairing Jack Lemmon with Wa…
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Bread, Oil, and Real Talk with Chef Michael Guerrieri
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Jay and Domenic sit down late at night with Chef Michael Guerrieri for a raw, funny, and heartfelt conversation about life in the kitchen. Chef Michael opens up about growing up in a family of bakers, why he chose cooking over baking, and how simplicity and culture shape the food he makes today. They dive into bread traditions from Italy and Portug…
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Square not round, with Karisa Marra from Square POS
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On this episode of The Late Night Restaurant Podcast, Jay and Domenic sit down with Karisa Marra from Square to dig into how modern POS systems are changing the game for restaurants. Karisa shares her journey from working the floor in busy dining rooms to leading Square’s Canadian sales team, and she breaks down how today’s tech can give operators …
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Alton Watts on Hustle, Flavour and Blue Plates
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This episode of The Late Night Restaurant Show is pure gold for anyone in foodservice. Jay, Dom, and Beck welcome Alton Watts, from Sysco Food Services, and the conversation swings from hilarious stories to hard‑earned lessons. Alton talks about growing up as the youngest of ten in Jamaica, learning to cook at his mother’s side, and eventually movi…
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From AI Overload to Social Media Hacks
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In this late-night deep dive, Jay and Beck jam on the chaos and promise of tech in the restaurant world from AI tools to SaaS fatigue to why operators are craving clarity more than ever. They get candid about social media noise, future industry trends, and share practical tips you can use tomorrow. Whether you’re running a single shop or a growing …
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Special Episode: The Art of Audience Test Screening Focus Groups in the Filmmaking Process
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Send Kevin a Text Message In this episode of Don't Kill the Messenger, host Kevin Goetz brings together three of his top focus group moderators from Screen Engine to reveal the secrets behind their craft during the filmmaking stage of movie testing. Terri Cavanaugh (VP of Qualitative Insights), Ari Virgil-Paige (Executive VP of the Movie Group), an…
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The Night John Di Domenico Took Over Our Brains and Voices
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The Late night gets loud when John Di Domenico rolls into the studio. He’s an actor, comedian, and impression machine who can flip from Trump to Guy Fieri to Dr. Phil without breaking a sweat or a martini glass. He tells us how he went from a kid with a speech problem to a guy who’s been on Howard Stern more times than some staffers, why he thinks …
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Faster Tables, Higher Profits: How FastTab Is Revolutionizing Dine-In with Tech Built for Restaurants
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In this episode of The Late Night Restaurant Podcast, we sit down with Antonio Cinaflone from FastTab, the Winnipeg-based company quietly transforming dine-in operations across North America. From cutting table turn times in half to increasing average checks by 22%, FastTab is giving operators a low-lift, high-impact solution that customers actuall…
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