The Ice Cream Podcast
The Podcast by Ice Cream Retailers about Ice Cream Retailers. Learn about what makes other North American Ice Cream Association Members successful; their challenges and victories in the great business of ice cream and frozen dessert retailing. The organization is truly about "Ice Cream People helping Ice Cream People"
Episodes
86 episodes
The Soft Serve Ice Cream Competition at Conecon
In this episode, we chat with Rick Pizzi and David Draper, both Board Members and both organizing the Soft Serve competition this year at Conecon.Get the inside swirl on how you could be standing on the podium at this year's tallest con...
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The Amazing World of Pecans with Millican Pecan
In this episode, we speak to Robert and Kristen of Millican Pecan and chat about the mother tree, harvesting, and whether it is pronounced Peekan, or peckaarn.For more information about Millican go to https://millicanpecan.com/
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$45,000 to Grant in the Bryce Thomson Scholarship - Sue Kloter
In this episode we chat with our favorite scholarship committee Chairperson, Sue Kloter. Sue shares some exciting news about updates to the scholarship program and pointers as to how to get the most out of your application.For more info...
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Hardening Cabinets vs Blast Freezers with Evan Waldt from Ice Cream Equipment Specialists
In this episode, we discuss the age-old discussion about Hardening Cabinets vs Blast Freezers. Even your humble host has mixed the terminology up from time to time. Evan discusses the functionality and application for both, and which you should...
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A Chat with Executive Director Steve Christensen
In this episode, the tables are turned and Association President Kelly Larson asks our Executive Director Steve Christensen about his background, experience in ice cream, and other hard-hitting questions.For more information you can go ...
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Pump versus Gravity Machines with Greg Pryal of Taylor Company
In this episode, Greg Pryal of Taylor Company talks about all things soft serve with the pros and cons of pump, gravity, and modified pumps. It's a lot more entertaining and informative than it sounds.You can find out more information a...
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The Origin and Process of Cinnamon with Dan Vishny of Red Ape Cinnamon
in this episode, we chat with Dan Vishny of Red Ape Cinnamon about how we get one of our most beloved spices and the origin of the Red Ape name. Also, the great work that is happening with orangutan preservation in the process.Find out ...
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The 2024 Ice Cream Clinic and Flavor of the Year Information
In this episode, we discuss the ice cream competitions for the Association. It is a recording of the recent live stream we did on the Association's Facebook page. The audio-only version is easy to follow along as well.This info goes ove...
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Ice Cream Equipment with Steve Thompson of Emery Thompson
In this episode, we delve into the world of ice cream equipment with Steve Thompson and Christi Brown of Emery Thompson. Lots of lessons here about HR, customer service, and generation businesses.You can find out more about Emery Thomps...
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32:05
All about Cones with Kyle Cameron of Joy Cone
in this episode, we talk to Kyle Cameron of Joy Cone who informs us of the state of the cone industry, new trends, and some interesting tidbits of how the cone industry has grown in the USTo find out more about Joy go to:https://joy...
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Are you Underinsured????? with Roger Trahin from Trahin Miller Insurance
In this episode, we talk to Roger Trahin of Trahin Miller Insurance.Roger has been in the insurance game and a member of the association for a long time, and has incredibly invaluable advice on insurance and coverage. The biggest issue ...
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Creating a Solid Business Brand with Tara Berg
In this episode, we talk to Tara Berg of Tara Berg Designs. Tara has a great eye for branding and design as seen in our recent "Ice Cream for Breakfast" and "National Ice Cream Month" branding.There is some sage advice here on how to st...
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The Differences between Ice Cream vs Gelato with Chef Sabrina
In this episode of the Ice Cream podcast, we speak to Chef Sabrina from Bravo North America about the differences (and similarities) between ice cream and gelato, and some of the misconceptions of the two.You can find out more in...
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Looking After your Ice Cream Equipment with Brian Zeit of Kappus
In this episode, we talk to Brian Zeit of Kappus Company - Cleveland OH. Its that time of the season when we need to make sure our "Golden Goose" is primed, well-groomed, and ready to start making ice cream, soft serve, frozen custard, gelato, ...
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The New Jersey Ice Cream Crawl with Randy Pratt
In this episode, we talk to Randy Pratt of Randy's Ice Cream, Pompton Lakes, New Jersey. Randy and a group of fellow New Jersey Association members have banded together to organize an ice cream tour of sorts and the result had cust...
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Cold Plate vs Plug In Mobile Carts with Sabrina Smith
This week we talk to Sabrina Smith of C Nelson carts who explains the pros and cons of plug-in mobile carts vs using a cold plate system. there's some sage advice here on how to grow your business through outside events.even a bon...
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The Creator of Stuff Your Stanley - Joey Boykin of Golly G's Ice Cream
In this episode, we talk to the legendary creator of the Stuff Your Stanley promotion Joey Boykin. Joey touches on how this event was created, the principles of "riding the wave" and how to leverage social media trends to promote sales in the s...
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Leveraging Ice Cream 4 Breakfast with Kelly Larson of Sweet Temptations
In this episode, Kelly Larson from Sweet Temptations talks about how she and her crew at Sweet Temptations in Grand Haven MI, leveraged the collateral and support from the Association to have a record-breaking Ice Cream for Breakfast event....
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Grants, Testing, Competitions and Labelling from your State University and the USDA
This week we talk to some of the smartest dairy people in the country (at least in Tennessee). Dr. Elizabeth Eckelkamp, PhD PAS and Shep Stearns Value-Added Dairy Extension Specialist, of the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture.
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29:44
Ice Cream for Breakfast 2024 - Join the Party
In this episode, we talk about the Association's Ice Cream for Breakfast program.There are some great benefits to holding this promo but you have to register quickly!!!www.icecreambr...
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Regional and National Vanilla Profiles
In the episode we talk to Ted Jones of Jones and Co. Vanilla, or Vanilla's of the World and discuss regional and international flavor profiles and nuances.A fascinating look into how vanilla's get their distinctive regional tastes.<...
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27:51
All About the Vanilla Farmer
In this episode, we talk to Marty Parisian, (no he doesn't speak French) from Singing Dog Vanilla about the humble vanilla farmer and their awesome origins, processes, and environment.This can be a real eye-opener when you compare our r...
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32:40
Conecon 2023 Wrap Up and Report
In this episode we cover all of the glam, glitter and goss of the 2023 Conecon event in Las Vegas NV
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25:35
Getting the Most Out of your Ice Cream Machine with Evan Waldt
In this episode we chit-chat to Evan Waldt of Ice Cream Equipment Specialists. Evan is a legend at machine issues and the general operation of all different types of ice cream and frozen dessert equipment.We discuss preventative mainten...
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