The Dishcourse
Hot food takes, cool food people, never a lukewarm moment. Welcome to The Dishcourse, where three food industry and trend experts come together to dish and debate the hottest topics in food innovation. Each episode kicks off with a deep dive into current trends—from the latest restaurant menus to viral social media dishes— setting the stage for a lively discussion. When the occasional guest drops by with their own bold food claim (like “Is a toaster pastry a ravioli”), plates could start flying—or brand-new menu concepts could be invented in real-time. Every episode wraps with a fresh recipe idea, blending creativity and controversy in the tastiest way possible.
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Episodes
Tuesday Mar 17, 2026
Tuesday Mar 17, 2026
All of a sudden, beans are sexy, and this episode Fiber to the Maxxx: Functional Food’s Final Frontier, Cali, Chef Renee, and Chef Cam explore this new rising trend that stems from people everywhere just trying to eat better, focus on gut health, and wrangle their body’s microbiomes. Hear all about fiber, beans, and how consumers are seeking out more roughage in their diets. And before we forget, *take notes* because Chef Cam shares the recipe for his favorite, fibermaxxed morning smoothie.
Monday Mar 02, 2026
Monday Mar 02, 2026
Calling all menu innovators! Now airing Swing Low, Sweet Carrier: How the Right Bun, Bread, or Wrap Brings Sandwiches Home with Chef Gregg Brickman from Zaxby's. Sandwiches and sandwich carriers are today's topics, and the conversation is rich with hot takes and bold ideas for where sammies and handhelds could go...especially since today, so many consumers are grabbing and going. The chemistry between Chef Gregg and Chef Cam, Cali, and Chef Renee is pretty incredible, but the insights are so deep, you might want to take notes.
Tuesday Feb 17, 2026
Tuesday Feb 17, 2026
The Dishcourse is BACK, which means second helpings of invaluable foodservice trends and insights, hot takes, impromptu chef riffs, and so much more, all washed down with a refreshing glass of wit and laughter. Chef Cam, Cali, and Chef Renee are dishing up more special guests, and you won't want to miss a moment. First up: 2026 trends! What to look for, what's in and what's out, and how to make it come alive in the coming year!
Monday Dec 22, 2025
Monday Dec 22, 2025
The Dishcourse is here to celebrate the winter season and wish you a Happy New Year with a wish list of CPG, restaurant favorites and the best flavors to celebrate the season!
Tuesday Nov 25, 2025
Tuesday Nov 25, 2025
The Dishcourse is back with a special Thanksgiving Episode to dish all the Hot (and Cold) Food Takes! The team will help you decide if you are a Butterball Hotline caller or a Popeye's order aficionado!
Monday Jun 30, 2025
Monday Jun 30, 2025
Sum, Sum, Summertime Sips & Snacks is our last episode before we take a few weeks off and hit the ground running for season two. Cam, Cali, and Renee talk about blue food and beverages, the return of a classic McD's offering, and the annual reboot of nostalgia when school is OUT and vacations are IN. Thanks for a great first season, and we'll see you soon with fresh trends and even hotter takes.
Wednesday Jun 04, 2025
Wednesday Jun 04, 2025
Is there anything better than feeling like you're actually on top of all the biggest food crazes? We're right there with ya. Cam, Renee, special guest Renee, and Cali talk about emerging food trends, overhyped trends, food that they want to see trending, and what whitespace there is on the horizon. With this year's delicious Dot Innovations show in the rearview mirror, this recap is filled with the very latest food intel. As always, it's fun, informative, and always packed with opinions.
Thursday May 15, 2025
Thursday May 15, 2025
Our very own culinary alum Jessica Bograd is this week's special guest; she's the Senior Director of Culinary at City Barbeque in Plain City, Ohio. Does Chef Jess have thoughts on what it takes to make the best brisket? She sure does, and she's not afraid to spill the sauce. Barbecue is showing up on menus everywhere, so this epi is a must-see for any operator.
Wednesday Apr 30, 2025
Wednesday Apr 30, 2025
There's no denying that potatoes are heading up a little bit of a carb renaissance in foodservice, so Chef Cam, Cali, and Chef Renee unearth some surprising ways they're showing up on menus of all kinds, including tallow-fried fries. Then plates fly when Chef Renee shares a Very Strong Opinion with her colleagues, something she's been keeping to herself for way too long. But Chef Cam and Cali are there to help her process that tuber trauma into something much more delicious and innovative. Watching food industry experts reimagine a cafeteria staple in real time? Priceless. No matter where you are on the potato spectrum, you'll dig this episode.
Tuesday Apr 15, 2025
Tuesday Apr 15, 2025
Love chicken? Join the club. Our latest episode features special guest Bryan Fisherkeller, Culinary Innovation Manager at Popeye's. Chef Renee, Chef Cam (aka "Poultry Prince") and Cali have a blast trying to get all the top-secret, chickeny intel out of Chef Bryan. Will he crack? One thing's for sure: you have to hear his description of the OG Popeye's chicken sandwich; it is *chef's kiss*. At the end of the show, everyone explores what the best chicken sammie in the world should include. Operators, take notes...