Each week, hosts Jim Mumford and Anna Crucitt break down the biggest news stories, surprising trends, and creative debates shaping pizza culture today—from Wall Street headlines to wild new pizza concepts.

This week’s top stories and discussions include:

Is America Falling Out of Love with Pizza?

A new Wall Street Journal headline claims pizza is losing its grip on America. Jim and Anna break down the data, debate chain pizza vs. indie pizzerias, and explain why this might actually be a golden era for artisan pizza—not its downfall.

Chain Pizza vs. Indie Renaissance

Why major pizza chains are struggling while independent shops and slice culture are thriving. Rising prices, home pizza ovens, and changing consumer expectations are reshaping the industry.

Pizza & Ranch… as a Candle?!

Bath & Body Works releases a Pizza & Ranch scented candle—and the reactions are exactly as chaotic as you’d expect. Is it genius marketing, nightmare fuel, or both?

King Arthur’s Puff Pastry Pizza Named 2026 Recipe of the Year

A rough puff pastry pizza base takes center stage. Jim and Anna discuss texture, technique, fermentation, and why non-traditional crusts might be the future of home pizza making.

NFL Star vs. 12-Year-Old Pizza Showdown

Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown faces off against a 12-year-old in a pizza-making contest—and the results may surprise you.

Tamale Crust Pizza?!

A New Mexico pizzeria creates a tamale-based pizza crust. The hosts explore how far pizza can stretch as a concept—and when fork-and-knife pizza just makes sense.

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Stay up-to-date with the latest headlines and hottest topics from the pizza world on Pizza Roundtable, part of the I Need Pizza Club Network!

Each Tuesday, hosts Jim Mumford, Anna Crucitt, and Will Dumas break down the biggest news stories, fascinating insights, and delightful debates shaping the industry and culture of pizza.

This week's top stories and discussions include:

🔥The Craziest Pizza Order Ever? A viral note from a husband detailing his pregnant wife's "unhinged" pizza order (Triple Pepperoni, Olives, Chicken, Light Sauce, and more!) sparks a chaotic debate on flavor profile, logistics, and if a pizza maker would even attempt it.

🔥The Pizza Capital of the World: We're not talking New York or New Haven, we dive deep into the unique and delicious Old Forge, Pennsylvania style (the "trays"), discussing the dense, bready crust, sweet gravy-like sauce, and the famous White Pizza Puff.

🔥Pizza Hut Nostalgia Trip: A look at the 12 remaining Retro Pizza Hut locations across the US that still offer the classic red cups, booths, and the coveted lunch buffet. We share our fondest memories of the iconic personal pan pizza and the unforgettable post-practice buffet regrets.

🔥Taco Bell's Mexican Pizza Empanadas: Is Taco Bell stretching the definition of "pizza" too far? We debate the chain's new test menu item and the confusing line between an empanada and a calzone (and if the famous Mexican Pizza ever qualified as pizza in the first place).

🔥Guy Fieri's Favorite Weird Pizza Topping: The Mayor of Flavortown gives his stamp of approval to a surprising pizza featuring carrots marinated in orange juice, honey, and a savory dukkah spice blend. Does a Mediterranean flatbread with candied carrots count as a "pizza"?

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This week on Pizza Roundtable, Jim and Will dive into the strangest, boldest, and most entertaining stories from the pizza world. We kick things off with Little Caesars’ first-ever self-service restaurant, a futuristic grab-and-go concept that blends speed, convenience, and a little bit of mystery. Then we shift to Florida, where one dedicated pizza lover was clocked at 107 mph racing to grab a Hot-N-Ready before the store closed.

From ALDI’s bizarre yet lovable “ghost pizza” to Jim’s 16-pie party prep and Will’s Solo Stove improvisation, the crew explores the creativity, chaos, and culture that make the pizza community so uniquely fun. We wrap things up with a passionate debate over the nostalgia-packed Stouffer’s French bread pizza and whether any homemade version can ever truly compete.

If you love pizza news, pizza nostalgia, or just good conversation—this is your weekly fix.

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