Episodes: 109
Frequency: Weekly
Rating: 4.7/5.0
Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000
Listener location: USA
Instagram: 2.3k followers
Publicly listed emails
ato@aroundtheozarks.com
taylord@mwfmarketing.fm
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Joy Robertson - Host of a weekly show exploring the Ozarks culinary scene, local restaurants, and food-and-beverage entrepreneurs.
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.
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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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.
The publicly listed emails for Savor The Ozarks: ato@aroundtheozarks.com and taylord@mwfmarketing.fm.
Podseeker estimates Savor The Ozarks reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
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.
Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.
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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