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The Pizza Therapy Podcast

The Pizza Therapy Podcast

Written by: Albert Grande
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Pizza conversations with the famous, the notorious, as well as unknown pizza lovers. The goal is to explore great pizza. Not ordinary pizza, but great pizza. Great Pizza is memorable pizza. Pizza that you cannot get out of your mind.
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Episodes
  • Episode 12: The 120-Year-Old Secret: Will Grant's Journey from Gold Rush Sourdough to World Champion
    Mar 31 2026

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    Sour Dough Willy's
    https://www.sourdoughwillys.com/
    Will Grant Facebook
    https://www.facebook.com/p/Sourdough-Willys-Pizzeria-100063520812660/
    That's A Some Pizza
    https://www.thatsasome.com/
    Sour Dough Library in Belgium
    https://www.puratos.com/sustainability/heritage
    120-Year-Old Sour Dough Film
    • 120-year-old Sourdough starter!
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    If you love eating Pizza, you are going to love making Pizza…
    "You Will Learn How to Have Family Fun*, Save Tons of Money, and Make Pizza."
    Learn easy, step-by-step methods for making Pizza. The book explains the notion of
    Pizza Therapy and why Pizza is more than flour, salt, yeast, and water.
    Describes ingredients you should use, Pizza tools, and how to use them.
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    11 mins
  • Episode 11: Lars Smith: From Local Chef to Global Pizza Legend: The Journey of a Pizza Master
    Dec 24 2025

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    In this episode, World Pizza Champion Lars Smith shares the incredible story of his pizza journey—one filled with passion, persistence, and the rise of his award‑winning State of Mind Pizzerias. Lars explains how his path began at the legendary Pizza My Heart, a place he left more than once… but always returned to. Each time, the dough called him back.
    He talks about the moment everything changed: his decision to attend the International Pizza Expo. That experience didn't just inspire him—it confirmed that he had what it takes to make truly great pizza. And he's proven it ever since.
    Lars discusses the mentors who shaped his craft, including pizza icons John Arena and Leah Scurto, whose influence continues to guide his approach to dough, flavor, and creativity. He also gives a shout‑out to the California Milk Advisory Board, a partner he proudly supports.
    And of course—because this is Pizza Therapy—Lars closes with practical, heartfelt tips for the home pizza maker. Whether you're stretching your first dough or chasing the perfect bake, he's got wisdom you can use tonight.
    This is the story of a champion, a craftsman, and a man who lives and breathes pizza.

    Lars Smith Sites and Related Links
    https://www.stateofmindslicehouse.com/
    https://www.stateofmindpublichouse.com/restaurant
    https://www.instagram.com/lboogiesmith/?hl=en
    Pizza My Heart
    https://www.pizzamyheart.com/
    Leah Scurto
    https://www.pizzaleah.com/
    Pizza Expo
    https://pizzaexpo.pizzatoday.com/
    Chris Bianco Book
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    John Arena
    https://metropizza.com/
    California Advisory Board
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    17 mins
  • Episode 10: Michael Kalanty, Sourdough Bread Baking, Making, the firewithin.com and Wood Fired University
    Dec 21 2025

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    Michael Kalanty shares his entire journey with bread, beginning as a graduate student in architecture and discovering his passion for breadmaking in France. He explains how he started his sourdough journey, evolving from a student to a master bread baker. He describes his methods for teaching sourdough making. He is the author of two books on bread making. His starter, named Lucky Lady, is in the Sourdough museum in Belgium. He explains how he is an advanced instructor for Wood Fired University and his relationship with Firewithin.
    For more about Michael Kalanty, click on the links below.

    Michael Kalanty
    https://www.michaelkalanty.com/
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-kalanty-83563713/
    https://www.instagram.com/chefmikebreads/

    Sour Dough Museum
    https://sourdoughlibrary.puratos.com/en/virtual-sourdough-library

    Glycemic index
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glycemic_index

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    42 mins
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