Akimbo: A Podcast from Seth Godin Pizza and sushi
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Apr 17, 2019 Why is pizza often mediocre despite its popularity? Seth explores how childhood preferences shape our food choices and how convenience has led to widespread mediocrity. He highlights the art of careful, time-intensive food preparation, contrasting it with industrial methods that prioritize speed over quality. From the secrets of overnight dough to the curious case of sushi at Narita Airport, the discussion emphasizes the importance of care in cooking. The podcast challenges listeners to value quality over convenience in their culinary experiences.
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Childhood Shapes Taste
- The pizza you grew up with becomes the pizza you love due to familiarity and memory.
- That childhood preference explains why much of available pizza remains mediocre despite potential for better options.
Dom DeMarco's Patient Craft
- Dom DeMarco takes up to three minutes to make a single pie, stretching dough painstakingly.
- People wait hours for his pizza because his care and method produce noticeably better results.
Care Trumps Industrialization
- Good pizza is personal and tied to the care of the maker rather than industrial processes.
- Quality correlates directly with the attention and effort of the person producing it.