Each week, hosts Jim Mumford, Will Dumas. and Anna Crucitt break down the biggest news stories, surprising trends, and creative debates shaping pizza culture today, mixing industry insight, operator perspective, and pure pizza joy.

This week’s top stories and discussions include:

🚪 Stranger Knocks at Midnight… Asking for Pizza

A bizarre Florida news story sparks a hilarious and surprisingly thoughtful debate: If a stranger knocks on your door late at night asking for pizza—do you make them one?

❄️ Michael Symon’s Favorite Frozen Pizza (And Why It Matters)

Celebrity chef Michael Symon reveals his favorite frozen pizza—and it’s the least pretentious answer possible. The hosts break down why classic frozen pizzas like Stouffer’s French Bread Pizza still matter, how nostalgia drives taste, and what these choices say about pizza culture in America.

🏈 Tom Brady, Pizza Hut & a Citywide Pizza Party

Breaking down a bold Super Bowl–era promotion that could reward an entire city with pizza—plus why it’s smart (and risky) brand marketing.

🐶 Pizza for a Cause: Slice to Meet You

Chicago’s pizza community teams up with animal shelters to raise serious money through a limited-edition pizza collaboration—proof that pizza can do real good.

🤖 Can AI Ordering Save Big Pizza Chains?

A deep industry discussion on AI-powered ordering systems: Is it convenience… or just tech for tech’s sake? The hosts debate customer experience, margins, friction, and what operators actually need.

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Each week, hosts Jim Mumford and Anna Crucitt break down the biggest news stories, surprising trends, and creative debates shaping pizza culture today—from Wall Street headlines to wild new pizza concepts.

This week’s top stories and discussions include:

Is America Falling Out of Love with Pizza?

A new Wall Street Journal headline claims pizza is losing its grip on America. Jim and Anna break down the data, debate chain pizza vs. indie pizzerias, and explain why this might actually be a golden era for artisan pizza—not its downfall.

Chain Pizza vs. Indie Renaissance

Why major pizza chains are struggling while independent shops and slice culture are thriving. Rising prices, home pizza ovens, and changing consumer expectations are reshaping the industry.

Pizza & Ranch… as a Candle?!

Bath & Body Works releases a Pizza & Ranch scented candle—and the reactions are exactly as chaotic as you’d expect. Is it genius marketing, nightmare fuel, or both?

King Arthur’s Puff Pastry Pizza Named 2026 Recipe of the Year

A rough puff pastry pizza base takes center stage. Jim and Anna discuss texture, technique, fermentation, and why non-traditional crusts might be the future of home pizza making.

NFL Star vs. 12-Year-Old Pizza Showdown

Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown faces off against a 12-year-old in a pizza-making contest—and the results may surprise you.

Tamale Crust Pizza?!

A New Mexico pizzeria creates a tamale-based pizza crust. The hosts explore how far pizza can stretch as a concept—and when fork-and-knife pizza just makes sense.

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Stay up-to-date with the latest headlines and hottest topics from the pizza world on Pizza Roundtable, part of the I Need Pizza Club Network!

Each Tuesday, hosts Jim Mumford, Anna Crucitt, and Will Dumas break down the biggest news stories, fascinating insights, and delightful debates shaping the industry and culture of pizza.

This week's top stories and discussions include:

🔥The Craziest Pizza Order Ever? A viral note from a husband detailing his pregnant wife's "unhinged" pizza order (Triple Pepperoni, Olives, Chicken, Light Sauce, and more!) sparks a chaotic debate on flavor profile, logistics, and if a pizza maker would even attempt it.

🔥The Pizza Capital of the World: We're not talking New York or New Haven, we dive deep into the unique and delicious Old Forge, Pennsylvania style (the "trays"), discussing the dense, bready crust, sweet gravy-like sauce, and the famous White Pizza Puff.

🔥Pizza Hut Nostalgia Trip: A look at the 12 remaining Retro Pizza Hut locations across the US that still offer the classic red cups, booths, and the coveted lunch buffet. We share our fondest memories of the iconic personal pan pizza and the unforgettable post-practice buffet regrets.

🔥Taco Bell's Mexican Pizza Empanadas: Is Taco Bell stretching the definition of "pizza" too far? We debate the chain's new test menu item and the confusing line between an empanada and a calzone (and if the famous Mexican Pizza ever qualified as pizza in the first place).

🔥Guy Fieri's Favorite Weird Pizza Topping: The Mayor of Flavortown gives his stamp of approval to a surprising pizza featuring carrots marinated in orange juice, honey, and a savory dukkah spice blend. Does a Mediterranean flatbread with candied carrots count as a "pizza"?

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