About this podcast
THE RESTAURANT INDUSTRY SUCKS AND WE’RE HERE TO CHANGE IT!
Welcome to the SHIT YEAH! Show, hosted by Chris Smith, Founder/CEO of Zunzi’s + Zunzibar. He’s asking the real questions to the real stakeholders… Starting with: “What makes you say SHIT YEAH?”
Chris will be joined weekly by some of the company’s 6 stakeholders: Team Members, Fans, Community Members, Franchisees, Vendors, and Investors.
From navigating the chaos of franchise life to pushing for big changes in an industry that isn’t always easy to love, this podcast always GETS WEIRD!
So whether you're in the restaurant biz or you just want the inside scoop, GRAB SOME SAUCE and tune in!
Episodes
The newest 20 of 25 episodes
- SHIT YEAH! SHOW Episode 24 with Olivia Lafayette · 22 min · Season 1 Episode 24In this episode, we sit down with Olivia Lafayette to talk about her journey in the restaurant industry, from hosting at 15 to working at Texas Roadhouse and now thriving at…
- SHIT YEAH! SHOW Episode 23 with Patton Jaynes · 24 min · Season 1 Episode 23Patton Jaynes joins us from Zunzi’s to talk about life in the restaurant industry, from Chipotle to Zunzibar, the highs and lows of hospitality, and what makes great service…
- SHIT YEAH! SHOW Episode 22 with Kellen Powers · 28 min · Season 1 Episode 22Musician-turned-entertainment-director Kellen Powers joins the SHIT YEAH! SHOW to talk about transforming the live music experience inside Zunzibar. From managing over 100…
- SHIT YEAH! SHOW Episode 21 with Tony Lang · 25 min · Season 1 Episode 21In this episode of the SHIT YEAH! SHOW, Chris Smith chats with Tony Lang, a hospitality pro helping lead Zunzibar’s Florida expansion. From growing a scratch kitchen concept to…
- SHIT YEAH! SHOW Episode 20 with Sam Case and Tyler Cooke · 21 min · Season 1 Episode 20In this milestone episode of the SHIT YEAH! SHOW, Chris Smith sits down with Sam Case and Tyler Cooke to celebrate the new podcast studio and unpack how Zunzibar and Zunzi's…
- SHIT YEAH! SHOW Episode 19 with Mark Spurling · 36 min · Season 1 Episode 19In this episode of the SHIT YEAH! SHOW, Chris Smith, and Sam Case sit down with Mark Spurling, a passionate guest, to dive deep into what’s broken and working in the hospitality…
- SHIT YEAH! SHOW Episode 18 with Josh Bilkis · 29 min · Season 1 Episode 18Artist and entrepreneur Josh Bilkis joins Chris Smith and Sam Case on the SHIT YEAH! SHOW to share how his time in the restaurant industry fueled the launch of his vibrant art…
- SHIT YEAH! SHOW Episode 17 with William LaFlower · 30 min · Season 1 Episode 17In this episode of the SHIT YEAH! SHOW, Chris Smith and Dalia Simpson sit down with William Laflower, a creative powerhouse known for his bold storytelling and artistic vision…
- SHIT YEAH! SHOW Episode 16 with Matt Higgins · 29 min · Season 1 Episode 16In Episode 16 of the "SHIT YEAH! Show," Chris Smith and Dalia Simpson sit down with Matt Higgins, co-founder of Origin Coffee Bar, to talk about taking risks, building a brand…
- SHIT YEAH! SHOW Episode 15 with Aakash Nair · 27 min · Season 1 Episode 15In Episode 15 of the "SHIT YEAH! Show," Chris Smith and Dalia Simpson sit down with Aakash Nair, aka the Guac King to talk about the power of creating memorable guest experiences…
- SHIT YEAH! SHOW Episode 14 with Kai Syphax · 26 min · Season 1 Episode 14In Episode 14 of the "SHIT YEAH! Show," Chris Smith and Dalia Simpson welcome Kai Syphax, an OG member of the Zunzi's team since 2017. Kai shares his journey through multiple…
- SHIT YEAH! SHOW Episode 13 with Tony Edgerton · 28 min · Season 1 Episode 13In Episode 13 of the SHIT YEAH! Show Chris Smith and Dalia Simpson continue their conversation with Tony Edgerton, VP of Beverage Operations, diving into the future of the bar…
- SHIT YEAH! SHOW Episode 12 with Tony Edgerton · 27 min · Season 1 Episode 12In Episode 12 of the "SHIT YEAH! SHOW" Chris Smith and co-host Dahlia Simpson sit down with Tony Edgerton, the newly appointed VP of Beverage Operations at Zunzibar. Tony shares…
- SHIT YEAH! SHOW Episode 11 · 27 min · Season 1 Episode 11In Episode 11 of the "SHIT YEAH! Show," host Chris Smith takes a deep dive into the core values and culture driving Zunzi's. Joined by co-host Dalia Simpson, they explore the six…
- SHIT YEAH! SHOW Episode 10 with Tyler Cooke · 20 min · Season 1 Episode 10Episode 10 of the "SHIT YEAH! Show" dives into the restaurant business with special guest Tyler Cooke, a 19-year-old content creator. Hosts Chris and Dalia explore Tyler's…
- SHIT YEAH! SHOW Episode 9 with Sarah Armstrong · 31 min · Season 1 Episode 9In this episode, we welcome Sarah Armstrong, Zunzi's own Digital Media Manager. Sarah shares her journey from working as a server to becoming a social media and digital strategy…
- SHIT YEAH! SHOW Episode 8 with Sam Case · 29 min · Season 1 Episode 8In this episode, we welcome Sam Case, Zunzi's own Events, Catering + Retail Sales Manager with over three decades of experience, to discuss the highs, lows, and controlled chaos…
- SHIT YEAH! SHOW Episode 7 with David "Rev" Ciancio + Simone Shishaldin Hanlen · 31 min · Season 1 Episode 7In Episode 7 of The SHIT YEAH! Show, we dive into the dynamic world of the restaurant industry with marketing expert David "Rev" Ciancio, founder Handcraft Burgers & Brew, CMO…
- SHIT YEAH! SHOW Episode 6 with Larry Belton · 29 min · Season 1 Episode 6For this episode of The SHIT YEAH! Show, host Chris and his team welcome Larry Belton for an entertaining and insightful conversation about the ups and downs of the restaurant…
- SHIT YEAH! SHOW Episode 5 with Chico Scott · 35 min · Season 1 Episode 5In this lively episode of The SHIT YEAH! Show, we dive into the chaos, challenges, and joys of the restaurant world. Join Chris, Chico, and Dalia as they share raw and unfiltered…
