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The Off The Menu Podcast

The Off The Menu Podcast

Written by: Joel Nepa Wal Ozello and Tom Clemens
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Food is more than fuel—it’s a bond that holds people together. Food shapes relationships, cultures, and life itself. The main ingredients of this podcast are lively conversation and thought-provoking guests, with a generous sprinkling of humor and a dash of irreverence. Hosts Joel Nepa and Wal Ozello introduce you to food industry experts, entrepreneurs, and everyday people with personal stories and unique insights. This podcast is for everyone–from hardcore foodies to people who just want to lose themselves in a great story. Each episode is like a memorable meal with close friends and fascinating new acquaintances. Pull up a chair and join us at the table!

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Episodes
  • The Sweetest Connections — Featuring the Deathwish Beekeeper
    Jan 20 2026

    This week on Off The Menu, we leave the kitchen and step into the garden with Roy Adams — the Deathwish Beekeeper, a fearless local legend who proves that real community isn’t just built at the table — it starts in the fields, the flowers, and the hive.

    We explore how beekeeping reflects the power of small connections: between people, nature, and the food we share. From the hive to the jar, honey is a living reminder that our best things come from working together. Roy shares how caring for bees builds patience, trust, and stewardship — and how local food traditions keep communities thriving.

    Grab a cup of tea (with a little honey, of course) and join us for a conversation that’s as sweet as it is thought-provoking.

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    45 mins
  • America's Coffee Shops: Serving A Cup of Community
    Jan 13 2026

    What makes a neighborhood coffee shop more than just a place to grab a cup of coffee? In our first episode of The Off The Menu, we sit down with Colin Gawel, owner of Colin’s Coffee, to talk about how a simple shop can become the heartbeat of a community. From familiar faces to first-time visitors, it’s a story about connection, conversation, and why it’s never just about what’s in the cup—it’s about who’s across the table.

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    46 mins
  • TEASE: America's Coffee Shops: Serving A Cup of Community
    Jan 10 2026

    Check out this teaser clip! In our first episode of The Off The Menu, we sit down with Colin Gawel, owner of Colin’s Coffee, to talk about how a simple shop can become the heartbeat of a community.

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    1 min
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