Restaunteur Jim Harris joins Nick and Dean all the way from the West Coast to talk about the restaurant industry, opening an establishment, and how to make it in the industry. Jim found his way through the industry starting at the bottom at one of RI's most iconic restaurants, the Red Rooster. Through a series of smart decisions, lessons learned, and things breaking the right way Jim is now managing a small restaurant empire here in the Ocean State from gorgeous California. The guys reminisce about the importance of Chef Norman Leclere, break down the complexities of partnerships in ownership, and Jim shares a TON of insights into the industry. This episode ends with a quick round of "Who The Hell Are You?" For all the episodes of Hospitable with Nick and Dean, be sure to subscribe to the HwP series and check out all the past interviews.

The IT Guru, Prof. Ron Blum, joins the guys in studio to talk about trends that are emerging in the F&B IT segment. JWU is hosting the first ever Technology Symposium on Feb. 21st highlighting some of the latest and greatest impacts of technology on the Food & Beverage industry - this episode serves as a preview highlighting topics and guests...and there are already plans in the works for a post-symposium breakdown of information. Not only that, but we get to know Ron's background a bit more, reflect on the importance of the team atmosphere here at JWU, and listen to Ron and Dean absolutely bomb in Foodie Fight. If you know what Umami is, please give this episode and download and don't forget to subscribe for all the latest HwP episodes!

Jason Evans, Dean of the College of Food Innovation & Technology drops by the studio for another conversation with Nick & Dean. This episode is centered around getting to know Jason, his journey, and some incredible insights on what it means to be a leader. Executive Producer Bryan Lavin and Nick cut out a bit early due to a prior engagement and miss a poignant conversation about the importance of father figures and how hard it is to say goodbye to a loved one. They also spend some time recapping the 50th anniversary gala for CFIT and have a great "who the hell are you" session...wait for the last question!! Like, subscribe, and make sure to listen all the episodes of Hospitable with Nick & Dean!

In this wide-ranging conversation, Nick and Dean learn from resident cannabis expert Dr. Bud! The cannabis industry carries several stigmas and misconceptions and Dr. Bud helps to dispel many of them. This conversation ranged from religious beliefs, to social injustice, to moss paint and so much more. JWU is a pioneer in cannabis entrepreneurship and as a founder member Dr. Bud offers incredible insights from the industry perspective. This episode ends with a wild game of Foodie Fight!

Michael Sabitoni, Professor and Department Chair for Food and Beverage studies, is back in the studio chatting with the guys about all things Beverage. Spirit free is a movement that is here to stay and Michael brings us all up to speed on the latest industry statistics, current trends, and insights into the future of the beverage industry...plus, Nick and Dean pepper him with some great questions to get to know the man behind the data!

Bella Noche, the Long Island Mermaid, joins Nick and Dean for an awesome and entertaining conversation about inclusivity in hospitality. Bella brings an awesome perspective to the table regarding drag brunches, drag story times, and what it is like to be a performer in the industry. The boys get educated on terminology surrounding drag performers and discuss how the hospitality industry truly is a welcoming and inclusive place for all, thanks in part to professionals like Bella! Stick around the Foodie Fight at the end of the episode where things get a little wild. Become a Guppie and give Bella a follow at BellaNocheNYC on Instagram and be sure to subscribe to Hospitality with Purpose for all the latest episodes.

This week the boys welcome food safety expert Patricia Bowman to the studio. Patty is a Professor at Johnson & Wales University and some might call her the Overlord of Food Safety! Patty breaks down the standards we all should be using for food safety both at home and in the industry, gives us her top "red flags" when going out to eat, and drives home the point that safe handling of food has to be the number 1 priority in any dining establishment. Stick around for 20 questions with Patty and a special Coffee "TEDtalk" with the show's Producer, Bryan Lavin. There is so much to talk about in this episode that Patty will be back soon for Part 2!

This week Nick and Dean reach across the aisle of JWU and welcome the Dean of the College of Food Innovation and Technology Jason Evans to the show. Jason walks us through his background and discusses the truly comprehensive experience that students immerse themselves in with a degree from JWU. Of course, his knowledge is put to the test in Foodie Fight and the crew acknowledges the 50th Anniversary of Culinary Arts Education here at the University! ...and don't forget, let us know what you think of the new intro & outro music, @NickandDeanPodcast on instagram.

Nick and Dean welcome John "The Pizza King" Sapienza to the studio for a fun and authentic conversation about the Pizza Business. John is a former restauranter who owned and operated The Pizza King in crime free South Lawrence, MA for over 30 years. John walks us through his journey in the owning a restaurant, the challenges of taking over a family business, and let's us know just how many pizzas he's made and sold over the years...you guessed it, it's A LOT! This is a really fun conversation about food, community, and running your own business! For more stories and episodes give us a follow on Instagram @nickanddeanpodcast

Brian Warrener, Director for the Center of Beverage Innovation and Education joined the boys in studio to talk about this new initiative from Johnson & Wales University. In a fun, free flowing conversation Nick, Dean, and Brian cover their pathways to becoming educators and industry experts, trends happening in the Beverage world, how the CBIE can support students, and so much more! They also sample a fun, new NA beer and end with a round of Foodie Fight! Hit up the hosts with comments and ideas at NickandDeanPodcast on IG!

Nick and Dean are back in the studio to kick-off season 3 of Hospitable! This episode is a free flowing conversation hitting the highlights of trends in the industry, the COVID recovery, what's here to stay, and what isn't. The episode ends with a Hosp or Not segment from a situation over the summer. To weigh in on Hosp or Not or suggest a suture topic of discussion, email Nick & Dean at nickanddeanhospitable@gmail.com or follow on IG @nickanddeanpodcast

Season 2, Episode 6! Nick and Dean welcome Dr. Magnus Thorsson, founding member of the Cannabis Entrepreneurship program here at JWU. This free-flowing primer conversation talks about how Magnus got involved with Cannabis, the academic field in terms of Cannabis Industry development, and how JWU's program is leading the field in preparing students to dive into this competitive industry with the knowledge of both the business side and the agricultural side. There is a clear path in this new and growing field for Hospitality operators to develop cannabis related experiences which Dr. Thorsson believes to be an important future area of growth. This is a great conversation for anyone interested in the cannabis industry to gain some fundamental knowledge...and test their skills at Foodie Fight during the last segment. For more information about Cannabis Entrepreneurship here at JWU, follow this link: Cannabis Entrepreneurship Bachelor’s Degree | Providence | Johnson & Wales University (jwu.edu)

Nick and Dean are back in the studio with Private Club Management expert Matthew Samel, PhD. Mat is a professor here at the College of Hospitality Management at JWU and is the faculty advisor for the student chapter of the Club Management Association of America (CMAA). Mat drops some serious knowledge about a sub-set of hospitality that not many people know about...but once they do, they are hooked! This episode ends with a double dose of Foodie Fight AND Hosp or Not. It's a great conversation for anyone considering a career in Hospitality and a fun look at a very interesting field! Thanks to Mat for joining in on the cast and get ready for next week's episode when Nick & Dean mix some spirit free cocktails live in the air!

Nick and Dean are back in the studio for a fun conversation about the top takeaways from the recent VIBE conference. Additionally, the boys revisit the NA beverage topic with a new understanding of where they may have gone wrong in the tasting episode! This is a fun episode that covers a lot of ground. Look for episode 6 coming soon where Nick and Dean welcome Mat Samel to discuss the world of Private Club Management and explore a sub-set of the hospitality industry that deserves some serious recognition! For feedback, topic suggestions, and questions hit them up on Instagram @nickanddeanpodcast

"No, Nope, NO...I'm sorry guys"... This week Nick and Dean continue their exploration of the Spirit Free beverage world by sampling some NA products during the cast. With very little experience in this space, they start off by tasting a non-alcoholic IPA then dive into the spirit world with a Bourbon substitute (American Malt...more on that in the cast!) and a spiced rum. Really fun episode and worth listening if you're interested in the spirit free beverage world and sober curious lifestyle! This episode ends with a trivia challenge as well...lots of fun and very eye opening!

Nick and Dean have a personal chat about the world of Non-Spirited beverages. This is a huge topic that will span several episodes and this conversation is a great level set. Great thoughts from all perspectives in terms of what is driving this new trend and the boys settle on a tasting experience for the next episode! Listen in and join us next episode for live reactions to some of the most popular NA beverages on the market!

On this episode of HwP, Lavin sits down with the Owner and Founder of Sated Ventures, Karolina Guilcapi for an awesome conversation on the travel industry. As a proud JWU alumni, Karolina has applied her training at the COHM to an adventurous career in the travel industry. Join us as we talk travel trends, sustainability, entrepreneurship, and what it's like to build a boutique custom tour operator during a global pandemic! For more information on Sated Ventures, visit www.satedventures.com and be sure to follow them on Instagram, Facebook, or Tik Tok!

Nick and Dean sit down with Professor Michael Sabitoni, Department Chair at Johnson & Wales University and beverage expect to discuss the trends facing the beverage industry today. With a huge focus on non-alcoholic beverages, the industry is an exciting place to build and grow new products. Along with the focus on the industry, JWU has recently launch a Center for Beverage Innovation in collaboration with the College of Hospitality Management and College of Food Innovation & Technology. Really exciting stuff in this episode and a great topic that will be explored throughout this season!

In the second part of the recording from Greece, Nick and Dean discuss the typical food & beverage experiences in the Greek way of life. Tipping, as it turns out isn't universal and provides a great stage for a heated "Hosp & Not" at the end! Enjoy!!

In Episode 5 Nick and Dean explore the differences between Greek culture and American culture. Nick recorded this episode LIVE from Greece and offers some amazing insights into different ways of life.