The Pizza Party Podcast

It’s the Season 1 finale of The Pizza Party Podcast — and instead of focusing on one giant topic, Grant and Drey are serving up a full buffet of pizza randomness. From strange pizza products and weird food debates to nostalgic memories and internet discoveries, this episode is packed with rapid-fire mini topics that didn’t quite deserve their own full episode… but were too good not to talk about.

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In this episode of The Pizza Party Podcast, we’re diving into the wild, weird, and absolutely unbelievable world of pizza world records. From the largest pizza ever made to mind-blowing cheese creations and lightning-fast eating feats, we’re breaking down the biggest accomplishments ever recorded in pizza history. Along the way, we add our own commentary, some fun facts you definitely didn’t know, and a few questi...

This week on the Pizza Party Podcast, we’re taking pizza to a whole new level—literally.

We’re exploring three of the most unique pizza experiences we could find, from a high-energy Evel Knievel–themed pizzeria in Las Vegas, to a massive live organ concert that serves pizza on the side, all the way to a volcano in Guatemala where your pizza is cooked using real lava.

Along the way, we play a few guessing games...

This week on The Pizza Party Podcast, we’re carving our Mount Rushmore of Pizza.

Four spots. No repeats. No second chances. Just the most culturally iconic pizza moments, products, and legends that shaped the game forever. Some picks are obvious. Others? Let’s just say… they might spark a little debate.

And as if that wasn’t enough, we also break down a viral pizza video that’s been making the rounds on...

What happens when the live studio audience takes over the mic?

After having my students sit in during our pepperoni deep dive, we decided it was only right to bring them back — this time not just as spectators, but as guests. In this special follow-up episode of the Pizza Party Podcast, we sit down with the students to talk about their experience being part of a live recording, what they really think about pizza culture, and w...

Is pepperoni really just a “basic” pizza topping — or is it doing way more work than we give it credit for?

In this episode of The Pizza Party Podcast, Grant and Drey take a deep dive into the world of pepperoni, breaking down the many different styles it can take and how those differences can completely make or break a pizza. From classic flat slices to cup-and-char, ribbons, thick-cut, and everything in between, ...

This week on the Pizza Party Podcast, Grant and Drey lean hard into nostalgia and head straight to the mall—specifically, the food court.

From oversized slices and plastic trays to echoey seating and questionable life choices, mall pizza was never about being the best… it was about being there when you needed it most. The guys break down why pizza and malls became inseparable, revisit classic food court lineups, and eve...

What happens when a group of students decide they’re not just going to learn about entrepreneurship—but actually live it?

In this episode, Grant shares the unforgettable story of helping students open a real pizzeria from scratch—Blue Inferno—in a small town with almost no food options. From big ideas to real-world pressure, it’s a reminder of what can happen when you trust young people with something r...

What if we told you pizza is the real hero of Christmas?

In this episode, Grant and Drey have way too much fun behind the mic breaking down the surprisingly important role pizza plays in everyone’s favorite Christmas movie, Home Alone. From the iconic cheese pizza order to the way one slice of pizza sets the entire movie in motion, we look at how pizza isn’t just food — it’s a catalyst.

We also sprinkle in som...

In Part 2 of our deep dive into the great American pizza buffet, we flip the script and explore what happened after the golden age. We break down the real reasons buffets started to struggle — rising food costs, changing consumer preferences, the rise of fast-casual dining, and health trends that made “all-you-can-eat” feel less appealing. Then we hit the moment that changed everything: COVID. From shutdowns to pe...

In Episode 3 of The Pizza Party Podcast, Grant and Drey kick off a delicious two-part series on one of the greatest institutions in pizza history — the pizza buffet. This week, we dig into the rise of the buffet era: how it started, why it exploded in popularity, and what made it such an iconic part of American food culture.

But it wouldn’t be a Pizza Party Podcast episode without some fun along the way. We play a round ...

Couldn’t get enough of the Pizza Party Snake Draft in Episode 2? We’ve got you covered. In this special episode, Grant and Drey break down all the alternative picks they almost drafted — the foods, drinks, CDs, celebrities, and wildcards that were this close to making their ultimate pizza parties.

Before diving in, make sure you’ve listened to Episode 2 so all the chaos, strategy, and heartbreak makes sense.

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Episode 2 of The Pizza Party Podcast is here — and this one’s stacked with all the good stuff.

Grant and Drey kick things off with their brand-new tradition: the Weekly Pizza Check-In, where they each share the last slice they conquered and swap quick reactions.

Next, they dive into the real meaning behind the show’s name — why The Pizza Party Podcast fits perfectly, and the vibe they hope every listener feels...

Welcome to the debut of The Pizza Party Podcast — the show where there are no politics, no problems, just pizza. To kick things off, Grant and Drey serve up a full pizza sampler platter of what this podcast is all about.

In this first episode, the guys test the waters with some bold pizza hot takes, dive into a round of Would You Rather: Pizza Edition, and wrap things up by sharing their all-time favorite pizza memories.

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