Episodes

  • Omaha OG Chefs Discuss the Evolution of Omaha's Dining Scene

    Omaha OG Chefs Discuss the Evolution of Omaha's Dining Scene
    Mar 5 2026
    Omaha's culinary landscape has changed drastically in the last 15-20 years. Jenny Coco, Glenn Wheeler, and Paul Kulik have managed Omaha restaurants through it all, and they joined me to discuss the pain points when they got into the industry, how they helped guests get out of their comfort zones, and how Omaha's restaurants have evolved. References Paul Kulik – https://www.libuyan.com Jenny Coco – https://www.lindenhouseomaha.com Glenn Wheeler – https://www.spencerssteaks.com James Beard Foundation – https://www.jamesbeard.org Metro Community College – https://www.mccneb.edu This is a Hurrdat ONE Production. Hurrdat ONE is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat ONE Network by going to ⁠⁠⁠Hurrdat ONE Website⁠⁠⁠ or visit ⁠⁠⁠Hurrdat ONE YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠! Timestamps: 00:00:00 – Intro & Teaser 00:01:47 – Let’s Meet the Chefs! 00:05:04 – Last 15 Years of Omaha’s Food Scene 00:12:47 – Bringing Chefs to Omaha 00:34:27 – James Beard Nominees 00:41:43 – Omaha’s National Recognition 00:51:45 – Leadership in Restaurants 00:57:27 – The Future of Omaha Dining Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • Matt & Simone Weber—Table Grace Cafe

    Matt & Simone Weber—Table Grace Cafe
    Feb 26 2026
    Table Grace Cafe doesn't exist solely to feed people; it exists to empower them and nourish their souls. That's why there are no prices on the menu. Matt & Simone encourage guests to pay whatever they can or volunteer at the cafe. We talked through the whole journey and how the Webers created this unique concept, how music is intertwined with the cafe's DNA, and the relationships and community that have formed inside its walls. 📍 Table Grace Cafe Downtown Omaha | Pay-What-You-Can Dining Website: tablegracecafe.com This is a Hurrdat ONE Production. Hurrdat ONE is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat ONE Network by going to ⁠⁠Hurrdat ONE Website⁠⁠ or visit ⁠⁠Hurrdat ONE YouTube Channel⁠⁠! Timestamps: 00:00:00 – Intro & Teaser 00:01:15 – What Is Table Grace’s Mission? 00:09:45 – Community Impact 00:21:04 – The Gospel Brunch 00:25:20 – The Menu 00:35:22 – The Leap of Faith 00:44:05 – Table Grace’s Legacy 00:49:07 – Table Grace, the Musical 01:01:01 – Wrap-Up Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Jeff Gorat—J. Gorat's Deli + Market

    Jeff Gorat—J. Gorat's Deli + Market
    Feb 19 2026
    One of Omaha's newest sensations is part small market, part sandwich shop, and as the massive following indicates, Omaha can't get enough of J. Gorat's Deli + Market. Owner Jeff Gorat joined the show to talk about the art of building sandwiches, how his upbringing at Omaha's famous Gorat's Steakhouse influences him now, and how he sources great local products for the market. J. Gorat’s Deli & Markethttps://www.facebook.com/people/JGorats-Deli-Market/61580831277359/ This is a Hurrdat ONE Production. Hurrdat ONE is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat ONE Network by going to ⁠Hurrdat ONE Website⁠ or visit ⁠Hurrdat ONE YouTube Channel⁠! Timestamps: 00:00:00 – Intro & Teaser 00:00:59 – Welcome to the Show! 00:06:26 – The Sandwich Demand 00:18:53 – Sourcing for the Market 00:24:03 – The Menu 00:44:36 – Culinary Influences 00:54:05 – Final Questions & Wrap-up Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Joe Sasto—Food Network star, culinary innovator, and creator of Ripi and Tantos

    Joe Sasto—Food Network star, culinary innovator, and creator of Ripi and Tantos
    Feb 17 2026
    Joe has cooked in three-star Michelin kitchens, competed on two seasons of Top Chef, is a social media star with nearly 500K followers on Instagram, has created two delicious consumer packaged goods, and is a regular as both a competitor and a judge on Food Network... and he came on the podcast to discuss it all! I've been a massive fan of Joe for years, and the mustachioed pasta savant gave me one of the best food conversations I've ever had. You can't miss this episode! Find Joe Sasto: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chef.joe.sasto/ Website: https://www.joesasto.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/chefjoesasto Joe’s Brands: Tantos! – https://www.eattantos.com/ Ripi – https://ripifoods.com/ This is a Hurrdat ONE Production. Hurrdat ONE is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat ONE Network by going to ⁠⁠⁠Hurrdat ONE Website⁠⁠⁠ or visit ⁠⁠⁠Hurrdat ONE YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠! Timestamps: 00:00:00 – Intro & Teaser 00:00:58 – Welcome to the Show, Joe! 00:03:15 – Ranch as a Dipper 00:06:43 – Evolution of the Term “Chef” 00:15:23 – Overcoming Doubts 00:17:29 – Being a Celebrity Chef 00:23:44 – Joe Sasto’s Culinary POV 00:29:35 – “Breaking the Rules” 00:39:55 – Joe’s Early Career 00:46:40 – Current Pursuits 00:48:53 – Tantos! 00:56:44 – Final Questions & Wrap-Up Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Front of House & Hospitality All-Stars

    Front of House & Hospitality All-Stars
    Feb 12 2026
    So often we talk about restaurants in terms of food, but so much of your experience at a restaurant has nothing to do with what you eat. It's all about how a restaurant makes you feel, and that's what Matthew Brown (V. Mertz), Melissa Barnett (Semo Pasta + Wine), and Ron Mettler (Dante) discussed with me on this panel. We talked about ways to go above and beyond to delight guests, the magic of delivering above expectations, whether the customer is "always right", and so much more! This was one of the most eye-opening conversations I've had on the podcast. As much as I love food, talking about the experience was truly special and helped me understand restaurants on a whole new level. Featured Restaurants: V. Mertz – https://www.vmertz.com/ Semo Pasta + Wine – https://www.semofremont.com/ Dante – https://www.danteomaha.com/ This is a Hurrdat ONE Production. Hurrdat ONE is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat ONE Network by going to Hurrdat ONE Website or visit Hurrdat ONE YouTube Channel! Timestamps: 00:00:00 Intro & Teaser 00:01:01 Hospitality Makes the Biggest Impression 00:03:50 Hospitality vs. Service 00:13:35 Is Hospitality Selfish? 00:21:01 Guest Expectations 00:28:59 The “Wow” Factor 00:39:14 Is the Customer Always Right? 00:55:13 Evolution of Food Service Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • Ismara Gonzalez—Isla Del Mar

    Ismara Gonzalez—Isla Del Mar
    Feb 5 2026
    Just a few years ago, Ismara Gonzalez was running a struggling health-conscious food company. Now she's the Chef/Owner of Isla Del Mar, a restaurant with three locations that beautifully blends seafood and Mexican cuisines and offers creative touches on sushi and ramen. To understand how her life changed so dramatically, you need to hear her story! We discussed how Ismara sources fresh seafood for an Omaha restaurant, the critical comments from a culinary school instructor that changed her life, and her journey from humble beginnings to a thriving restaurant sensation. Isla Del Mar Restaurant – https://isladelmarrestaurante.com/ This is another Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network by going to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HurrdatMedia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hurrdat Media YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ channel! Timestamps: 00:00:00 – Intro & Teaser 00:01:05 – Blending Mexican & Seafood Together 00:11:08 – Creative Menu Options 00:19:49 – Sourcing Seafood & Maintaining Tradition 00:29:30 – Cooking Origins 00:42:45 – Community Response 00:54:52 – An Inviting Environment 00:56:48 – Final Questions & Wrap-up Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • Erik "Ricco" Thomas—Johnny Ricco's Brooklyn Pizza

    Erik "Ricco" Thomas—Johnny Ricco's Brooklyn Pizza
    Jan 29 2026
    Ricco's life has taken him in all kinds of directions: he served in Iraq, started a catering company in New York, worked as a private chef on a yacht, spent time at Mario Batali's restaurant... so how on earth did he end up operating a pizza food truck in Omaha?! The story is wild, and you have to hear it! Ricco's has been blessing Omaha with legit NY-style slices since 2015, but big changes could be coming soon, and you don't want to miss anything this guy (or his truck) is involved with. Johnny Ricco’s Brooklyn Pizzahttps://johnnyriccos.com/ This is another Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network by going to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HurrdatMedia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hurrdat Media YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ channel! Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Intro & Teaser 00:01:23 - What is Johnny Ricco Pizza? 00:10:20 - You Gotta Try This Pizza! 00:19:47 - Erik’s Cooking History 00:27:52 - Feeding First Responders During 9/11 00:34:47 - Versatility in Cooking 00:42:19 - Erik’s Military Service 00:53:01 - Omaha’s Pizza Scene 00:57:32 - Wrap-up Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • Andrew Novak & Cheyanne Loeffler - All In Thyme

    Andrew Novak & Cheyanne Loeffler - All In Thyme
    Jan 22 2026
    Andrew & Cheyanne aren’t just building a business together; they’re continuing the legacy of a lost friend and making some incredible and food along the way. The couple discusses running a restaurant concept together, the art of sandwich construction, the allure of bread baking, and what the future holds for this budding business. 🔗 Visit All In Thyme:https://all-in-thyme.com/ This is another Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network by going to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HurrdatMedia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hurrdat Media YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ channel! ⏱ Episode Chapters 00:00:00 – Intro & Teaser 00:00:56 – What is All In Thyme, Omaha? 00:04:08 – How Did Andrew & Cheyanne Meet? 00:10:35 – All About the Bread! 00:18:38 – Peanut Butter on a BLT 00:26:25 – Origins 00:34:39 – Nostalgia Through Food 00:42:22 – Taking Social Media by Storm 00:48:13 – The Cooking Couple 00:54:09 – Final Questions & Wrap-up Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 4 mins