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! #12:  Tristan Noyes [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:04:06
In addition to being an organic farmer, Tristan Noyes is the executive director of the Maine Grain Alliance. That's the people behind the renowned Kneading Conference, the Artisan Bread Fair and other important programs.…
Rise Up! #11: Jennifer Vialette [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:13:17
Jennifer Vialette has been on the road for a long time. For the past 17 months, she's been doing stages at bakeries big and small, from sea to sea, in Canada and the USA. In this episode, Mark and Jennifer talk about how…
Rise Up! #10: Arlo Brandl [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:14:07
After 18 months of working around the clock, Arlo Brandl decided to remake Tecumseh Bread and Pastry into a one man shop. Right in his back yard. And so far, it seems to be working. In this episode, Mark and Arlo talk ab…
Rise Up #9: The MistakeCast [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:13
Everyone makes mistakes. Hopefully, after the initial fury or embarrassment subsides, we can laugh at our biggest mistakes and learn from them. That's the hope anyway. In this episode, Mark deals with the sadness over me…
Rise Up! #8: Andy Wysocki [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:08:05
When Andy Wysocki settled down in Palm Springs, California, he was a freelance computer programmer. Then he started taking fresh bagels to his morning coffee buddies and everything changed. Now Andy and his partner Bill…
Rise Up! #7: Carolyn Doyle [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:34
Carolyn Doyle was looking for something to do when she wasn't rafting. She started making bagels and the rest is history. Carolyn owns Big Bang Bagels, a cozy, warm and extremely tasty bagel shop in Fernie, British Colum…
Rise Up! #6: Daisy Chow [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:16:04
Daisy Chow is a real pro. After 12 years as a baker at the renowned Clear Flour Bread in Boston, she is slowly but surely developing her own thing, Breadboard Bakery. Even if that means bringing Texas kolaches to New Eng…
Rise Up! #5: Nate Houge [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:05:10
As if baking bread for a living wasn't hard enough, Nate Houge decided to deliver his bread on a bicycle. In St. Paul Minnesota. Year Round. Mark and Nate talk about their time together at WheatStalk 2018, building and m…
Rise Up! #4: Josie Rudderham [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:04:36
Josie Rudderham is co-owner of Cake & Loaf bakery in Hamilton, Ontario. In this episode of Rise Up!, Mark and Josie discuss the craziness of holiday baking, how Josie and her partner Nicky got started baking in her home…
Rise Up! #3: Patti Hollenberg [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:42
Mark's friend Patti Hollenberg is this week's guest on Rise Up! Patti was the first full time bread baker Mark hired at his bakery, but her true gifts lie in fancy and delicious pastries. Patti's bakery, Chess Piece Pati…