Rise Up! The Baker Podcast with Mark Dyck

Rise Up! The Baker Podcast with Mark Dyck

Author: Mark Dyck: Baker and lover of bakeries Language: English Episodes: 242
Behind every great bakery is a story, often one of flour-dusted perseverance and the sweet taste of community. Rise Up! The Baker Podcast with Mark Dyck pulls up a stool in the kitchen to hear those stories directly from the source. Hosted by Mark Dyck, a baker himself with a deep affection for the craft, each conversation goes beyond recipes to explore the real heart of the business. You’ll hear from bakers and shop owners across North America and around the globe, sharing candid details about the long nights, the failed experiments, and the eventual triumphs that define a life in bread and pastries. This podcast is built on the understanding that a bakery is more than a retail space; it’s a gathering point, a source of daily comfort, and a testament to skilled hands. Listening feels like being part of a warm, insightful chat between professionals who live for the oven’s heat and the customer’s smile. The dialogue naturally covers the intersection of art and entrepreneurship, revealing how passion is shaped into a viable livelihood. Through these personal narratives, a larger picture emerges about the profound, simple satisfaction found in feeding your neighborhood. It’s for anyone who has ever felt the pull of a crusty loaf or wondered about the life behind the counter.
Episodes
Rise Up! #91:  Nicky Giusto [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:13:11
Nicky Giusto is a fourth generation baker and miller and is carrying on the Giusto legacy with great aplomb. Nicky competed at the Coupe du Monde and was the coach of Team USA at the most recent competition, in addition…
Rise Up! #90:  Jennifer Koertner [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:07
Jennifer Koertner is in the centre of the action in her micro-bakery, Jen's Breads. Her kitchen is in the local community centre; all the better to make her place part of the fabric of Mt. Morris, Illinois! In the episod…
Rise Up! #89 - Joanne Chang [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:44
Joanne Chang is a shining light on the North American baking firmament. Owner of the hugely successful Flour Bakery in Boston, Joanne is also the author of several beloved cookbooks. In this episode, Mark and Joanne disc…
Rise Up! #88: Laura Rogerson [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:15
Laura Rogerson is bringing the Good Stuff to the people of St. Albert, Alberta. Having baked for the local farmer's market for years, she is now opening her own downtown space to both bake and teach baking classes. In th…
Rise Up! #87:  Richard Placzek and Sammy Wardrop [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:19:12
Richard Placzek is really into baking. Really, really into baking. But it was once he teamed up with Sammy Wardrop that his bakery really took off. In this episode, Mark talks with both Richard and Sammy about their indi…
Rise Up! #86:  Jodi Whalen and Phil Merrick [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:03:05
Jodi Whalen and Phil Merrick opened August First Bakery and Cafe in Burlington Vermont back in 2010 and step by step have grown it into a sustainable business for them, their staff and their community. They even have the…
Rise Up! #84:  Business Development Planning For Your Bakery [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:55
After a busy holiday season, the start of January is the perfect time for some well deserved rest. But once your rested, smart bakery owners take some time to plan out their business development activities for the year a…
Rise Up! #83: Alexis Hughes-Williams [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:13
Not only is Alexis Hughes-Williams building her pop-up bakery, Something Sweet, but she's building a non-profit to empower young women at the same time. In this episode, Mark learns about how Alexis learned to bake from…
Rise Up #82:  Eddy Mysliwiec [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:06:09
Eddy Mysliwiec worked as a chef while he got his degree and started working for the City of Victoria. But his love of food was too strong. Moving to Montreal, he started Breddy Boulangerie and is becoming a major part of…