Hot & Ready w/ David Turkell of LOL Caesars

PIE 2 PIE - A Pizza Maker’s Podcast

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From parody ads to pizza community builder, we sit down with David Turkell, the meme lord behind the incredible LOL Caesars and Turks Pizza Party, to discuss how meme culture evolved into genuine advocacy for LA's pizza scene.
Exploring the dark side of influencer culture, the power of authentic community building, and the unexpected journey from trolling corporate ads to becoming a trusted voice in the pizza industry. Don’t miss this one!
Chapters:

00:00 "Hot & Ready Sponsor: Maestro Sausage Takes Center Stage"

02:08 "Pizza Expo Origins: When LOL Caesars Met the Pizza Community"

03:19 "Pandemic Pizza Marketing: How 150 Little Caesars Ads Sparked a Revolution"

04:38 "From Hot-N-Ready to Hot Takes: Building the Fast Food Parody Empire"

10:32 "Slicing Through Social Media: How Meme Marketing Became a Pizza Movement"

27:42 "When the Pizza Page Crumbles: Instagram's Great Shutdown"

40:51 "Pizza & Influence: When Food Critics Become Content Creators"

46:53 "Defending the Slice: Why LA Pizza Needs Its Voice"

49:29 "Pepperoni & Predators: Navigating Restaurant Marketing in the Digital Age"

53:11 "Dough & Digital Community: Rising Together in LA's Pizza Scene"

55:38 "The Last Slice: Closing Credits”