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Savor The Ozarks

Joy Robertson

Booking Overview

A weekly local culinary interview show focused on the Ozarks restaurant and food-and-beverage scene, typically featuring owners, founders, and operators of independent restaurants, cafes, bars, and food businesses. PR agencies could credibly pitch Ozarks-connected restaurant entrepreneurs, chefs, hospitality founders, and food-and-beverage business owners with a compelling local story; booking difficulty is low because the show regularly features accessible regional professionals.

Metrics

Episodes: 109

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: USA

Instagram: 2.3k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

ato@aroundtheozarks.com

taylord@mwfmarketing.fm

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Host

Joy Robertson - Host of a weekly show exploring the Ozarks culinary scene, local restaurants, and food-and-beverage entrepreneurs.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Ozarks-connected restaurant owners, chefs, restaurateurs, cafe or bar founders, food-and-beverage entrepreneurs, and hospitality operators with a distinctive local business or culinary story.
Required Achievements:  
Founded or expanded a local restaurant or food-and-beverage business, Built a recognizable regional hospitality brand, Developed distinctive culinary offerings or community programs, Established a long-term presence in the Ozarks food scene

Recent Guest Discussions

Paul Sundy - Building And Expanding A Regional Restaurant Franchise, Restaurant Origins, Scratch-kitchen Operations, And The Big Whiskey's Brand Story.

Steve Belden - Launching A Restaurant, Menu Development, Local Design, Rooftop Dining, Live Music, And Community-focused Hospitality.

Mandi Fritz - Building A Specialty Cocktail Retail Business, Home Mixology, Zero-proof Beverages, Cocktail Education, And Entrepreneurship.

Shanie Valdez - Building A Community-focused Cafe, Specialty Coffee, Mexican Culinary Traditions, Bilingual Entrepreneurship, And Customer Community.

Nicola Gilardi - Building A Decades-long Restaurant Legacy, Independent Local Businesses, Italian Culinary Heritage, Springfield's Food Scene, And Large-scale Catering.

Recent Topics

Restaurants, Culinary, Hospitality, Food, Entrepreneurship

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Savor The Ozarks
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Michael Bauer, Food Critic

October 09, 2026

Joy shares a special, bonus interview recorded while at sea on the Chris Botti at Sea cruise! She sits down with legendary restaurant critic Michael Bauer, who spent an incredible 32 years as the food editor and restaurant critic for the San Francisco Chronicle. Michael shares fascinating behind-the-scenes stories of what it really takes to review restaurants incognito—including growing beards, wearing fat suits, and learning how to separate poor service from the actual food on the plat...

Fazoli's & Capriotti's

October 02, 2026

Joy sits down with local franchise owners Donna and Jamie Jacobsen to talk about their journey with Springfield's beloved Fazoli's locations and their exciting upcoming venture, Capriotti's Sandwich Shop! Jamie shares his culinary background—starting from cooking in a nursing home at age 14 to serving as executive chef at the Ramada Hawthorne Park and Branson's Cowboy Cafe—before partnering with Larry Graham to run local Fazoli's restaurants. ​Tune in to hear how th...

Stusquatch's Rockstar BBQ

September 18, 2026

Joy visits Metro Eats on West Sunshine to check out Stusquatch's Rock Star Barbecue! She sits down with owner Stu Aldridge and General Manager Betsy Walker to talk about how this rock-and-roll-themed BBQ joint came to be. From music-inspired menu items like "The Limp Brisket" and the "Owner of a Provolonely Heart" sandwich to local Ozark wood-smoked meats, scratch-made sides, and shared community vibes with the adjacent Where House Bar, this episode is a fun-filled deep dive into barbecue and...

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Frequently asked questions

Here's some frequently asked questions for
Savor The Ozarks
:

How do I get in touch with Savor The Ozarks?

Savor The Ozarks is hosted by Joy Robertson. Its publicly listed emails are ato@aroundtheozarks.com and taylord@mwfmarketing.fm. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Savor The Ozarks?

The publicly listed emails for Savor The Ozarks: ato@aroundtheozarks.com and taylord@mwfmarketing.fm.

How many listeners does Savor The Ozarks have?

Podseeker estimates Savor The Ozarks reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Savor The Ozarks?

Savor The Ozarks typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Ozarks-connected restaurant owners, chefs, restaurateurs, cafe or bar founders, food-and-beverage entrepreneurs, and hospitality operators with a distinctive local business or culinary story. Common among recent guests: Founded or expanded a local restaurant or food-and-beverage business; Built a recognizable regional hospitality brand; Developed distinctive culinary offerings or community programs. Recent guests include Paul Sundy, Steve Belden, and Mandi Fritz.

How hard is it to get booked on Savor The Ozarks?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does Savor The Ozarks cover?

Recent episodes cover Restaurants, Culinary, Hospitality, Food, and Entrepreneurship. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

ato@aroundtheozarks.com

taylord@mwfmarketing.fm

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