Episode Highlights:
1. From Neapolitan to Detroit Style: The Evolution of Boxcar Pizza
- Discover Odie O’Connor’s journey from owning a Neapolitan pizza trailer in Portland to opening Boxcar Pizza, specializing in Detroit style square pizzas.
- Hear about the transition from Baby Blue, Odie’s previous venture, to the current pizza haven, Boxcar.
2. Vegan Pizza Mastery: Unveiling the Dark Arts with Odie
- Odie O’Connor, the master of vegan cuisine, shares insights into creating plant-based pizza masterpieces.
- Learn about the challenges and triumphs of crafting vegan pizzas that even non-vegans rave about.
3. The Rollercoaster of Hiring and Firing: Pizza Shop Chronicles
- Odie opens up about the highs and lows of being a business owner, sharing experiences of hiring and firing employees.
- Discover the impact a toxic team member can have on morale and the pizza shop environment.
4. Sourdough, Hydration, and the Art of Pizza Dough
- Get a behind-the-scenes look at Boxcar’s dough-making process, featuring a cold ferment and a 70% hydration level.
- Odie discusses the importance of sourdough taste and the intricacies of crafting the perfect pizza dough.
5. Pizza, Passion, and Boxcar’s Future Tour?
- Join the conversation as Alex and Odie banter about their love for pizza, memorable pizza experiences, and even discuss forming a band.
- Odie shares his future plans for Boxcar, potential expansions, and the challenges of managing a pizza business.
