Charlie lets listeners know that there will be no new episode this week. Listeners can expect a new episode out on Monday, Sept. 16.

Christina Martin, owner and operator of Manizza's Pizza in Las Vegas, joins the show to talk about how she got into pizza, building a strong culture in her shop, and how she tracked down a person who was (allegedly) posing as her business on a third-party delivery platform (3:12). Charlie also discusses the upcoming Pizza Power Forum and gives away two free tickets via promo code.

Pizza Power Forum: pizzapowerforum.com.

Video of Christina discussing impersonation saga: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C54Hs0FyYIE/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

Fran Garcia of Artichoke Basille's Pizza comes on the show to talk about his latest concept, Panko Pizza, in Middletown, New Jersey (1:57). Garcia also recounts what his childhood was like growing up in Staten Island, and why owning a pizzeria was always the career he envisioned. Later in the show, Brian Hernandez joins to chat about 'Sota Style pizza (38:21).

Link to Tracy Morin's story about 'Sota Style pizza: https://www.pmq.com/how-reds-savoy-took-sota-style-from-no-such-thing-to-a-regional-phenomenon/

Alessio Lacco and Sofia Arango come on the show to discuss how their early histories, how they met, and how they ended up starting Atlanta Pizza Truck (4:17). Alessio and Sofia also share some of their future plans, and touch on Sofia's popular Instagram page, Latinos en Pizza. Later in the show, Charlie and Brian discuss DC Jumbo Slice and how much of a "legit" style it is—or isn't (42:14).

Latinos en Pizza journal: https://www.pmq.com/spreading-the-gospel-of-pizza-a-groups-journey-through-latin-america-part-1/

Pizza Power Forum: pizzapowerforum.com.

Juan Gabriel Perez of Posto joins the podcast to talk about growing up in Colombia, emigrating to the U.S., and how a job at California Pizza Kitchen eventually led him to Posto (3:05). Perez also discusses the massive growth of his Instagram account (@Juangpizza) and the things he'd like to achieve in the world of pizza. Later, Brian Hernandez joins the show to discuss some exciting upcoming events, including the Pizza Power Forum (56:45).

Charlie welcomes Tom Krouse, CEO of Donatos Pizza, onto the podcast (2:47). Krouse shares stories from his early career, including his tenure at Wendy's working directly under Dave Thomas. He also discusses some early missteps at Donatos and what it took to build the brand up to where it is today. Later in the show, Brian and Charlie discuss Hot Oil Bar Pizza on Style Guide with Brian Hernandez (46:54).

Andrew Simmons of Mamma Ramona's Pizzeria joins the podcast to talk about how he came to own and operate one of the more tech-forward independent pizza brands in the country (3:07). Simmons also discusses the innovative subscription program he runs at Mamma Ramona's. Later in the show, Brian Hernandez joins Charlie to discuss a groundbreaking way the duo will evaluate different pizza styles on Style Guide with Brian Hernandez (51:47).

Jim Mirabelli of NEPA Pizza Review joins the show to discuss how he got his start as an accidental pizza influencer (2:53). Jim also dives into some of the unique pizza styles of Northeastern Pennsylvania and what makes him want to review a given pizzeria. Later in the show, Brian Hernandez discusses the upcoming The California Pizza Challenge (Sponsored by Real California Milk), and how to sign up (39:20).

More details for The California Pizza Challenge can be found here: https://uspizzateam.com/cpc25/

Arthur Bovino of Pizza Pod Party and @NYCBestPizza joins the show to discuss his early career at the New York Times and other media outlets, and how he began dedicating a large portion of his career to covering pizza (2:37). Later in the podcast, Brian Hernandez and Charlie discuss Ohio Valley pizza (34:41).

Pizza Power Forum: Pizzapowerforum.com

Pizza Pod Party: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pizza-pod-party/id1688028195

Shahpour Nejad, CEO and founder of Pizza Guys, joins the podcast to discuss what it was like growing up in Iran and how he got started in the pizza business (3:55). Nejad goes on to share why he began franchising and how he's grown his pizza empire to 90 locations. Later in the show, Brian Hernandez makes his triumphant return to discuss the US Pizza Team's trip to Parma, Italy, and how the team did in the annual World Pizza Championship (40:27).

Pizza Power Forum: www.pizzapowerforum.com.