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...
Latest episodes
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22 min
SHIT YEAH! SHOW Episode 24 with Olivia Lafayette
In 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 Zunzib…
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24 min
SHIT YEAH! SHOW Episode 23 with Patton Jaynes
Patton 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 cultur…
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28 min
SHIT YEAH! SHOW Episode 22 with Kellen Powers
Musician-turned-entertainment-director Kellen Powers joins the SHIT YEAH! SHOW to talk about transforming the live music experience inside Zunzibar. From managing over 100 musician…
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25 min
SHIT YEAH! SHOW Episode 21 with Tony Lang
In 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 nav…
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21 min
SHIT YEAH! SHOW Episode 20 with Sam Case and Tyler Cooke
In 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 redefi…
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36 min
SHIT YEAH! SHOW Episode 19 with Mark Spurling
In 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 in…
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29 min
SHIT YEAH! SHOW Episode 18 with Josh Bilkis
Artist 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 bran…
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30 min
SHIT YEAH! SHOW Episode 17 with William LaFlower
In 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. The…
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29 min
SHIT YEAH! SHOW Episode 16 with Matt Higgins
In 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 with…
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27 min
SHIT YEAH! SHOW Episode 15 with Aakash Nair
In 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 i…
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26 min
SHIT YEAH! SHOW Episode 14 with Kai Syphax
In 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 resta…
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28 min
SHIT YEAH! SHOW Episode 13 with Tony Edgerton
In 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 indu…
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27 min
SHIT YEAH! SHOW Episode 12 with Tony Edgerton
In 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 hi…
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27 min
SHIT YEAH! SHOW Episode 11
In 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 k…
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20 min
SHIT YEAH! SHOW Episode 10 with Tyler Cooke
Episode 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 journey…
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31 min
SHIT YEAH! SHOW Episode 9 with Sarah Armstrong
In 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 ma…
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29 min
SHIT YEAH! SHOW Episode 8 with Sam Case
In 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 of…
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31 min
SHIT YEAH! SHOW Episode 7 with David "Rev" Ciancio + Simone Shishaldin Hanlen
In 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 Sala…
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29 min
SHIT YEAH! SHOW Episode 6 with Larry Belton
For 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 busi…
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35 min
SHIT YEAH! SHOW Episode 5 with Chico Scott
In 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 s…