Next Up is NxtGen Network's podcast for the food industry: real conversations with the people actually building school nutrition and foodservice, not just the ones giving keynotes. Industry leaders and rising voices get into the actual career stories, the wins, the setbacks, and the innovation reshaping K-12 foodservice from the inside. If you work in food and want to hear from people who've actually done it, this is your show. Subscribe so you don't miss the next one.
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Signup to Generate a PitchNext Up is NxtGen Network's podcast for the food industry: real conversations with the people actually building school nutrition and foodservice, not just the ones giving keynotes. Industry leaders and rising voices get into the actual career stories, the wins, the setbacks, and the innovation reshaping K-12 foodservice from the inside.
Recent episodes include "Pork's Potential in School Meals" (14 October 2026, 62 minutes), "Moo-Ving Dairy to your Menus" (12 October 2026, 72 minutes), and "The Miami-Dade Difference" (6 July 2026, 53 minutes).
Next Up Podcast publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 50 minutes across 84 episodes.
Booking probability for Next Up Podcast is 34%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Next Up Podcast requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Next Up Podcast's contact route on record: verified email.
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Next Up Podcast is an arts podcast with 84 episodes published.
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Episode #3
Most districts that serve pork treat it as a limited-time offer or a once-a-month special. LaChell Miller, MS, RDN, CC, the Senior Manager National Nutrition Programs at the National Pork Board, and registered...
Episode #2
Whole milk is back in school meals, and new added sugar and sodium limits may arrive in 2027-28.Built for school nutrition directors, menu planners and foodservice teams. Marlon Gordon talks milk, menus and the rule...
Episode #11
DRAFTWhat happens when a Food & Nutrition Officer spends 25 years inside one of the largest school districts in America — and refuses to settle for "good enough"? You get Angie Kasselakis, RDN, SHRM-SCP — and a school...
Sponsored by Red Gold Tomatoes, this special live episode of the Next Up Podcast was filmed at the NxtGen Masterclass in Orlando, FL, bringing together school nutrition leaders, manufacturers, and industry professionals...
What happens when a retired school nutrition director decides to build the software she always wished she had? You get Health-e Pro — a USDA-approved menu planning platform with over 5,000 recipes, 20,000 products, and...
Episode #8
In this episode of The Next Up Podcast, host Marlon Gordon sits down with Samantha Bourque from National Food Group and Zee Zees for a powerful conversation about food insecurity, corporate social responsibility, and...
This conversation features members of the GENYOUth National Youth Council discussing the importance of student engagement in school meal programs. They explore the mission of GENYOUth, the stigmas surrounding school...
Episode #6
In this episode of The Next Up Podcast, host Marlon Gordon sits down with Tara Sharpe, K-12 Segment Director for Zee Zees® (National Food Group), for an in-depth conversation about branding, innovation, and what it...
In this episode of Next Up, we’re joined by Darlene Lopez and Megan Martinson from Eagle Mountain–Saginaw ISD for a powerful look at how food, culture, and education intersect inside today’s school nutrition programs...
Episode #4
In this episode of Next Up, the team from Garland ISD—Craig Hempel, Jennifer Miller, and Chef Kevin Jenkins—breaksdown how they transformed one of Texas’s largest districts into a model for freshly prepared...
Episode #3
In this episode of Next Up, we sit down with Shannon Almand- the Director of Child Nutrition Services for Quitman ISD whose journey into child nutrition proves how powerful purpose-driven work can be. Shannon shares how...
Episode #2
This conversation explores the vital work of Action for Healthy Kids, a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving health programming in schools across the United States. The discussion highlights the personal...
***A little bit of technical difficulties couldn't stop us from a great conversation and tons of laughs. Make sure you stick around for the bloopers!***We’re kicking off Season 6 with an inspiring, laugh-filled, and...
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How can school cafeterias spark innovation, build community, and change the way students see nutrition? In this episode of the Next Up Podcast, we're live at Ignite 2025 and leaders in school nutrition share stories of...
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Welcome to the debut of the Next Up Podcast Live at the NxtGen Masterclass—where creativity, purpose, and school nutrition collide. Marlon is joined by a panel of powerhouse guests like Melissa Santell, DJ Bonoan, Jamie...
How can we make school lunch cool again? What strategies actually boost student participation in school meal programs? In this episode sponsored by Multiteria, school nutrition leaders Marcus Shelton and Anji Branch...
In this episode, Tom Ferris shares his journey from a soccer-loving youth to a successful career in the food service industry. He discusses his early experiences in hospitality, his transition to food brokerage, and his...
In this episode of the Next Up Podcast, produced by NxtGen Network, host Marlon Gordon welcomes guests Jenna Kaczmarski and Shani Hall to discuss the importance of innovation in school nutrition. The conversation...
Join Marlon as he chats with Tara Sharpe and Kristine Buyers at the Zee Zees HQ in Michigan. The trio discusses Zee Zees' innovative approach to school nutrition that combines fun branding, product development, and...
In this episode, Marlon sits down with Joe Guadagnino who shares his journey from the fast food industry to leading Cool School Prime, a program that enhances the K-12 food service experience through reward points and...
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Senior Vice President of Food Safety, Quality, and Animal Care at Butterball, Graham Cave State Park
Assistant Teaching Professor of Political Science and Public Administration, University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Executive Director for the Urban School Food Alliance, Australian Catholic University
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