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THE RESTAURANT INDUSTRY SUCKS AND WE’RE HERE TO CHANGE IT!Welcome to the SHIT YEAH! Show, hosted by Chris Smith, Founder/CEO of Zunzi’s + Zunzibar. He’s asking the real questions to the real stakeholders… Starting with: “What makes you say SHIT YEAH?”Chris will be joined weekly by some of the company’s 6 stakeholders: Team Members, Fans, Community Members, Franchisees, Vendors, and Investors.From navigating the chaos of franchise life to pushing for big changes in an industry that isn’t always easy to love, this podcast always GETS WEIRD!So whether you're in the restaurant biz or you just want the inside scoop, GRAB SOME SAUCE and tune in!
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Signup to Generate a PitchTHE RESTAURANT INDUSTRY SUCKS AND WE’RE HERE TO CHANGE IT!Welcome to the SHIT YEAH! Show, hosted by Chris Smith, Founder/CEO of Zunzi’s + Zunzibar.
The SHIT YEAH! Show is hosted by Chris Smith. The show has published 25 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "SHIT YEAH! SHOW Episode 24 with Olivia Lafayette" (3 September 2025, 22 minutes), "SHIT YEAH! SHOW Episode 23 with Patton Jaynes" (27 August 2025, 24 minutes), and "SHIT YEAH! SHOW Episode 22 with Kellen Powers" (18 June 2025, 28 minutes).
The SHIT YEAH! Show publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 28 minutes across 25 episodes.
Booking probability for The SHIT YEAH! Show is 20%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The SHIT YEAH! Show requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The SHIT YEAH! Show's contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for The SHIT YEAH! Show are Restaurants. The SHIT YEAH! Show has a business audience.
Chris Smith hosts The SHIT YEAH! Show, a business podcast with 25 episodes published.
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<p>In this episode, we sit down with Olivia Lafayette to talk about her journey in the restaurant industry, from hosting at 15 to working at Texas Roadhouse and now thriving at Zunzibar. Olivia shares her thoughts on...

<p>Patton Jaynes joins us from Zunzi’s to talk about life in the restaurant industry, from Chipotle to Zunzibar, the highs and lows of hospitality, and what makes great service culture. We cover growth at Zunzi’s with...

<p>Musician-turned-entertainment-director Kellen Powers joins the SHIT YEAH! SHOW to talk about transforming the live music experience inside Zunzibar. From managing over 100 musicians to improving restaurant operations...

Episode #21
<p>In this episode of the SHIT YEAH! SHOW, Chris Smith chats with Tony Lang, a hospitality pro helping lead Zunzibar’s Florida expansion. From growing a scratch kitchen concept to navigating post-COVID restaurant...

<p>In this milestone episode of the SHIT YEAH! SHOW, Chris Smith sits down with Sam Case and Tyler Cooke to celebrate the new podcast studio and unpack how Zunzibar and Zunzi's redefine the restaurant industry through...

<p>In this episode of the SHIT YEAH! SHOW, Chris Smith, and Sam Case sit down with Mark Spurling, a passionate guest, to dive deep into what’s broken and working in the hospitality industry. Mark shares his journey from...

Episode #18
<p>Artist and entrepreneur Josh Bilkis joins Chris Smith and Sam Case on the SHIT YEAH! SHOW to share how his time in the restaurant industry fueled the launch of his vibrant art brand, Primal Spirit Gallery. From...

<p>In this episode of the SHIT YEAH! SHOW, Chris Smith and Dalia Simpson sit down with William Laflower, a creative powerhouse known for his bold storytelling and artistic vision. They dive into the power of...

Episode #16
<p>In Episode 16 of the "SHIT YEAH! Show," Chris Smith and Dalia Simpson sit down with Matt Higgins, co-founder of Origin Coffee Bar, to talk about taking risks, building a brand with purpose, and changing the coffee...

Episode #15
<p>In Episode 15 of the "SHIT YEAH! Show," Chris Smith and Dalia Simpson sit down with Aakash Nair, aka the Guac King to talk about the power of creating memorable guest experiences in the restaurant industry. Aakash...

Episode #14
<p>In Episode 14 of the "SHIT YEAH! Show," Chris Smith and Dalia Simpson welcome Kai Syphax, an OG member of the Zunzi's team since 2017. Kai shares his journey through multiple restaurant locations, from the legendary...

<p>In Episode 13 of the SHIT YEAH! Show Chris Smith and Dalia Simpson continue their conversation with Tony Edgerton, VP of Beverage Operations, diving into the future of the bar industry and how Zunzibar is leading the...

<p>In Episode 12 of the "SHIT YEAH! SHOW" Chris Smith and co-host Dahlia Simpson sit down with Tony Edgerton, the newly appointed VP of Beverage Operations at Zunzibar. Tony shares his incredible journey from the NYC...

Episode #11
<p>In Episode 11 of the "SHIT YEAH! Show," host Chris Smith takes a deep dive into the core values and culture driving Zunzi's. Joined by co-host Dalia Simpson, they explore the six key stakeholders in the business, the...

Episode #10
<p>Episode 10 of the "SHIT YEAH! Show" dives into the restaurant business with special guest Tyler Cooke, a 19-year-old content creator. Hosts Chris and Dalia explore Tyler's journey from working with Savannah Bananas...

<p>In this episode, we welcome Sarah Armstrong, Zunzi's own Digital Media Manager. Sarah shares her journey from working as a server to becoming a social media and digital strategy manager. Join us as we explore the...

Episode #8
<p>In this episode, we welcome Sam Case, Zunzi's own Events, Catering + Retail Sales Manager with over three decades of experience, to discuss the highs, lows, and controlled chaos of the restaurant industry. Sam shares...

<p>In Episode 7 of The SHIT YEAH! Show, we dive into the dynamic world of the restaurant industry with marketing expert David "Rev" Ciancio, founder Handcraft Burgers & Brew, CMO Salad House, Head of Marketing Crazy...

<p>For this episode of The SHIT YEAH! Show, host Chris and his team welcome Larry Belton for an entertaining and insightful conversation about the ups and downs of the restaurant business. From early jobs at Chuck E...

<p>In this lively episode of The SHIT YEAH! Show, we dive into the chaos, challenges, and joys of the restaurant world. Join Chris, Chico, and Dalia as they share raw and unfiltered stories of hustle, leadership, and...
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Events, Catering + Retail Sales Manager, AgSouth Farm Credit
serial entrepreneur, growth equity investor, author, shark on Shark Tank, CEO of RSE Ventures, Higgins Hauling & Demolition
author of The Mom's Guide to a Good Divorce: What to Think Through When Children Are Involved and The Art of the Juggling Act: Bite-Size Gu, Duke University Medical Center
Zunzibar
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