Akimbo: A Podcast from Seth Godin
Pizza and sushi (E)
Nov 22, 2023
The podcast discusses the flaws of most pizza and sushi places in New York City, with exceptions like Buffalo's Batchi's pizza and Dom Demarco's renowned pizza. It explores the importance of care and quality in pizza making, and how convenience can negatively impact food quality. It also touches on learning through games, taking risks in pursuing creative work, and the importance of choosing the right audience and using constraints to fuel creativity.
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Quick takeaways
- People's preference for pizza is often influenced by the pizza they grew up with, highlighting the importance of familiarity and acquired taste.
- Creating good pizza requires care, attention to detail, and a personal touch, rather than relying on convenience and shortcuts.
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The Pizza You Grew Up With
The podcast episode explores the phenomenon of mediocre pizza that is commonly found in many places, despite pizza being universally loved. It suggests that the pizza you grew up with is the pizza you love, based on studies that show people prefer the food they are accustomed to eating. The episode discusses how many people in the United States grew up eating mediocre pizza from chain restaurants or frozen pizzas, which became the pizza they associated with. It argues that most pizza is mediocre due to convenience and a lack of care in the preparation process.
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