The Chocolate Pod

By Zack Gallinger-Long

Ever wonder what it really takes to turn cacao beans into incredible chocolate? The Chocolate Pod takes you behind the scenes with the passionate chocolatiers, makers, and innovators who are crafti

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How many episodes does The Chocolate Pod have?

The podcast currently has 5 episodes available.

The Chocolate Pod episodes:

March 06, 2026 Missionary Chocolates: Dr. Melissa Berry, ND
How does someone go from studying naturopathic medicine to building a chocolate company?
For Dr. Melissa Berry, the answer began with a simple act of care: creating a chocolate her mother could safely enjoy. What started as small experiments in the kitchen gradually evolved into Missionary Chocolates, a brand known for its handcrafted vegan truffles and thoughtful approach to ingredients.
Along the way, Melissa navigated doubt from others, discovered the power of community support, and learned how focusing her time on the right work could help the business grow.
Listen to her story in the latest episode of The Chocolate Pod. 🍫🎙️🎧
Discover more at www.TheChocolatePodcast.com
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25min
March 02, 2026 Branson's Chocolates: Deena Branson
When a long-standing chocolate shop in Ashland, Oregon closed its doors, Deena Branson saw a craft worth carrying forward.
After purchasing the equipment from the store, she founded Branson’s Chocolates and drew on her experience in craft chocolate industry to guide her as she refined recipes and continued learning.
Unwrap the story of Branson's Chocolate in this episode of The Chocolate Pod. 🍫🎙️🎧
Discover more at www.TheChocolatePodcast.com
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24min
February 13, 2026 AhHome Chocolate: Evergreen Love
It all began with the Chocolate Team. A love cultivated since childhood…
AhHome Chocolate is the brand founded by Evergreen Love, built on that early devotion and shaped by years of persistence. Today, that vision lives inside a chocolate factory and chocolate lounge in Trinity County, California, where Evergreen crafts superfood chocolate from scratch and creates a space designed to uplift her community.
From kitchen experiments to a fully realized gathering place, her journey reflects steady determination, creative problem solving, and a belief that chocolate can nourish connection as much as it satisfies appetite.
Listen to her story in the latest episode of The Chocolate Pod. 🍫🎙️🎧
Discover more at www.TheChocolatePodcast.com
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19min
February 05, 2026 Arcay Chocolates: Anabella Arcay
Arcay Chocolates is a family-owned chocolate business in Washington D.C. The founder, Annabella Arcay, started making chocolates in her home country of Venezuela in her kitchen in 2006. Over the years, Annabella became a master chocolatier and gained international notoriety after receiving 42 medals at the International Chocolate Awards! Listen to her story and the challenges she overcame along the way, in the latest episode of The Chocolate Pod. 🍫🎙️🎧
Discover more at www.TheChocolatePodcast.com
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16min
February 03, 2026 Introducing: The Chocolate Pod
🍫 The Chocolate Pod is a podcast about the world of craft chocolate and the stories behind it.
Hosted by Zack Gallinger-Long, each episode features conversations from across the craft chocolate industry, sharing perspectives and experiences rarely heard outside the trade. These conversations explore the decisions, creativity, and dedication behind every bar.
Along the way, you will get a behind the scenes look at how chocolate goes from cacao to finished creation, discover the charm of chocolate festivals and destination shops, and hear from those bringing chocolate to life one bar at a time.
Grab your favorite chocolate bar, snap off a square, and savor the stories.

Discover more at www.TheChocolatePodcast.com
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4min

FAQs about The Chocolate Pod:

How many episodes does The Chocolate Pod have?

The podcast currently has 5 episodes available.