Episodes

What happens when a global tech leader walks into a late-night restaurant podcast ? You get a power-packed conversation with Brian Klinger , a key voice at Comcast Business, who’s not only transforming QSR and enterprise rest...

On this episode of The Late Night Restaurant Podcast , we sit down with Nick Scaccio , COO of Paris Baguette North America , to talk croissants, culture, and how a 4,000-location global brand stays consistent, innovative, and...

In this episode of The Late Night Restaurant Podcast , host Jay Ashton welcomes Maxim Atanassov —entrepreneur, investor, and founding partner of Future Ventures—for a powerful, free-flowing conversation that covers everything...

In this powerful episode of The Late Night Restaurant Podcast , Jay sits down with Ryan Handel , founder of FIXE , the innovative bookkeeping platform created by restaurant pros, for restaurant pros. They dive deep into the r...

In this unforgettable episode of The Late Night Restaurant Show , the crew welcomes Sasha Rajamani, the founder of Pokko Chips — a bold, South Asian–inspired snack brand built from rice, chickpeas, and sheer determination. Sa...

In this special episode of The Late Night Restaurant Podcast , Jay and Dom go behind the scenes with Kandrix Foong, the co-founder of NEXT Food Expo, set to take Western Canada by storm this September 8–9 at the BMO Centre in...

In this hilariously insightful episode of The Late Night Restaurant Podcast , Jay, Dom, and Beck welcome guest Scott Carruthers — a former chef turned restaurant bookkeeper and coach — who takes us on a wild ride from mustard...

In this dynamic episode of The Late Night Restaurant Podcast , Jay Ashton sits down with Domenic Pedulla, one of the founders of the brand-new NEXT Food Expo — launching this September in Calgary. Alongside his co-founder Kan...

“Mic Checks & Mayhem – The LinkedIn Live Disaster (That Turned Out Kind of Amazing)” What happens when you try to do a live podcast on LinkedIn and everything that could go wrong... does? You get this episode. No-show guest? ...

What happens when three Canadian hospitality geeks crack open non-alcoholic craft beers live on air and discover their new post-treadmill obsession? You get one of the funniest, most insightful episodes of The Late Night Rest...

In this episode of The Late Night Restaurant Podcast , we sit down with Tony Roy, CEO and Co-Founder of Popmenu — one of the most innovative all-in-one platforms changing the game for restaurants. Broadcasting live from Vegas...

In this wild and hilarious episode of The Late Night Restaurant Podcast , the crew welcomes special guest Eric Legenza, the mastermind behind Nightlife+ App — Canada’s newest and most ambitious nightlife app. From booking you...

In this episode of The Late Night Restaurant Podcast , the hosts welcome David Hopkins, a seasoned restaurant consultant and founder of The Fifteen Group, to discuss the challenges and opportunities in the restaurant industry...

Join us for a captivating late-night conversation with celebrated chef, TV personality, and culinary trailblazer Christine Cushing. From her memorable beginnings in the kitchen, influenced deeply by her father's unique cookin...

In this lively and insightful episode of The Late Night Restaurant Podcast , we welcome back our favorite returning guest, Bill Oakley—renowned foodie writer, former Simpsons showrunner, and all-around culinary adventurer. Br...

In this episode of The Late Night Restaurant Podcast , we dive deep into the financial side of the restaurant industry with David Monteith, founder of Accountific. From bookkeeping best practices to tax deductions, David brea...

In this special episode of The Late Night Restaurant Podcast , we sit down with Theresa Kowall-Shipp , an award-winning American/Canadian TV and media professional with an impressive career spanning networks like Nat Geo, PBS...

In this episode of The Late Night Restaurant Show , we fire up the conversation with Essi Tadrus, the mastermind behind Southern Luv BBQ. From his early days in the restaurant business to building a scalable barbecue empire, ...

In this engaging episode of The Late Night Restaurant Show , we dive deep into the world of fryer oil innovation with the team from Beyond Oil. From the science behind oil degradation to the revolutionary powder that extends ...

On this episode of The Late Night Restaurant Show , we sit down with Samantha Scholefield to dive into the real impact of tariffs on the Canadian foodservice industry. Samantha shares insights from her latest article, unpacki...

Join us for an engaging episode of The Late Night Restaurant Show , where Jay Ashton, Dominic Padula, and Michael Beck sit down with Vince Sgabellone, Canadian Food Service Industry Analyst at Circana. In this insightful disc...

Join us for another wild and insightful episode of The Late Night Restaurant Show , where food, hospitality, and industry stories collide with late-night energy and humor. In this special Terroir Update 2025 , we dive deep in...

On this episode of The Late Night Restaurant Show , we sit down with Steve Fortunato , founder of Room Forty and author of The Urgent Recovery of Hospitality . Steve shares his insights on the true essence of hospitality, the...

Join us for an unforgettable episode of The Late Night Restaurant Show featuring the legendary Bill Oakley —former writer and showrunner of The Simpsons , food critic, and all-around pop culture connoisseur! In this special e...