In The Weeds
Hosted by Michael Martir
In The Weeds
Hosted by Michael Martir
No Fluff. No BS. Just Real Talk.
In the Weeds goes behind the apron with the innovators, operators, and leaders who are building the future of hospitality while everyone else argues about "nobody wants to work anymore."
Host Michael Martir, who spent 40 years working from dishwasher to CEO, including a decade coordinating the James Beard Awards, brings his hard-earned perspective to conversations that get real about the challenges destroying restaurants and the solutions that actually work.
You’ll hear from:
- Owners who've cracked the code on retention and culture
- Chefs building kitchens people actually want to work in
- Operators solving the talent crisis with frameworks, not complaints
- Industry veterans who've navigated success and failure and lived to tell the truth
- Emerging leaders reimagining what hospitality leadership can be
This isn’t motivational fluff or corporate consultant theory. It’s honest conversation about what’s broken, what’s working, and what’s next for an industry at a crossroads.
Podcast coming soon. Stay tuned!
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How often do new episodes release?
Weekly. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube so you never miss a conversation.
How long are episodes?
Most episodes run 45-75 minutes. Long enough to get deep into real issues, short enough to respect your time.
Are episodes video or audio only?
Both. You can listen on any podcast platform or watch on YouTube. Same great conversation, your choice of format.
What topics do you cover?
Leadership transformation, culture building, the talent crisis, revenue optimization, mental health in hospitality, addiction and recovery, housing challenges for hospitality workers, and the real stories behind successful (and failed) restaurants. We go where other hospitality podcasts won’t.
Do you only interview restaurant owners?
No. We talk to owners, operators, chefs, GMs, industry veterans, mental health professionals working with hospitality, people in recovery, housing advocates, and anyone with real perspective on building sustainable hospitality careers.
Can I suggest a guest?
Absolutely. Use the “Suggest a Guest” form on the podcast page. We’re always looking for people with real stories and unconventional solutions.
Is this going to be corporate BS or real talk?
Real talk. No PR spin, no corporate sanitizing. We discuss what’s actually broken and what’s actually working, including the uncomfortable topics most hospitality media avoids.
Do you discuss the In The Weeds Foundation on the podcast?
Yes, when appropriate. We don’t force our guests but create a natural open transparent conversation regarding all industry challenges. We address the housing crisis, mental health challenges, and addiction issues affecting the industry. These aren’t just foundation topics, they’re industry-wide crises that impact every operator’s ability to retain talent.
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