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Rise Up! #79 - Dawn Woodward
Rise Up! The Baker Podcast with Mark Dyck
11/20/19 • 56 min
It turns out the Evelyn's Crackers is about way more than crackers. It's a thriving micro-bakery in Toronto, Ontario which is focused on whole grain bread and pastries, home baker education and yes, crackers.
In this episode, Mark talks with Dawn Woodward, owner of Evelyn's, about her journey north from New Orleans to settle in Toronto, the growth of the bakery and the challenges and opportunity for pursuing local grains in her bakery.
Helpful Links:
@evelyns.crackers on Instagram
Rise Up! The Baker Podcast website
Mark's Blog, with the Bakernomics series
Credits:Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck
Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck
Orange Boot Human logo by Fred Reibin

Rise Up! #77: Laura Valli
Rise Up! The Baker Podcast with Mark Dyck
11/06/19 • 96 min
Laura Valli is taking a long and winding path to her education, whether she's in school or out. She recently left her home in Estonia to study at The Bread Lab at Washington State University and is exploring the deep connection between humans and grains.
In this episode, Mark learns about life in Estonia, Laura's world class pursuit of the perfect cup of coffee and what it's like to combine the humanities and wheat breeding. He's also inspired to get over his fear of whole rye loaves!
Helpful Links:
Travelling Minds Podcast with Libby Jeffrey
Rise Up! The Baker Podcast website
Mark's Blog, with the Bakernomics series
Credits:Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck
Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck
Orange Boot Human logo by Fred Reibin

Rise Up! #72: Elizabeth Belkind
Rise Up! The Baker Podcast with Mark Dyck
09/11/19 • 63 min
Elizabeth Belkind was helping Russian immigrants receive war reparations before switching to working with her hands and her taste buds. Local foodies have enjoyed her pastries and cakes ever since. Since opening Cake Monkey in LA thirteen years ago, her business has grown and changed one tiny cake at a time.
In this episode, Mark and Elizabeth talk about the switch to cooking, working with Nancy Silverton, and how she met her business partner Lisa Olin from a Craigslist ad that said "Must Like Cake!"
Helpful Links:
@cakemonkeybakery on Instagram
Rise Up! The Baker Podcast website
Mark's Blog, with the Bakernomics series
Credits:Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck
Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck
Orange Boot Human logo by Fred Reibin

Second Rise: Jodi Whalen and Phil Merrick
Rise Up! The Baker Podcast with Mark Dyck
08/11/21 • 63 min
"Second Rise" is a collection of Mark's favourite conversations from deep in the Rise Up! archives. This episode was originally broadcast as Episode 86, in January 2020.
Jodi Whalen and Phil Merrick opened August First Bakery and Cafe in Burlington Vermont back in 2010 and step by step have grown it into a sustainable business for them, their staff and their community. They even have the team and systems in place where they can step back from the day to day operations of the bakery.
In this episode, Jodi and Phil share their journey in baking and in business, and share their experience in building a business that will continue after their retirement.
Helpful Links:
Rise Up! The Baker Podcast website
Mark's Blog, with the Bakernomics series
Credits:Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck
Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck
Orange Boot Human logo by Fred Reibin

Second Rise: Martin Philip
Rise Up! The Baker Podcast with Mark Dyck
08/04/21 • 62 min
"Second Rise" is a collection of Mark's favourite conversations from deep in the Rise Up! archives. This episode was originally broadcast as Episode 25, in September 2018.
Martin Philip spent time as a musician and a financier before turning his attention to baking and many, many people are glad that he did. Martin is the Head Baker at King Arthur Flour in Vermont and author of the amazing memoir and bread book Breaking Bread: A Baker's Journey Home in 75 Recipes.
In this episode, Mark and Martin talk about Martin's journey in baking, how he convinced Jeffrey Hamelman to take him on at King Arthur and what it was like to write his book. But mainly they geek out over the wonderous magic of bread baking.
It's like a leisurely afternoon on the porch pondering the meaning of life through gluten, but in podcast form.
Helpful links:Breaking Bread: A Baker's Journey Home in 75 Recipes (Amazon)
Martin Philip's Website: Breadwright.com
Rise Up! The Baker Podcast website
Mark's Blog, with the Bakernomics series
Credits:Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck
Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck
Orange Boot Human logo by Fred Reibin

Second Rise: Jesse Merrill
Rise Up! The Baker Podcast with Mark Dyck
12/15/21 • 77 min
"Second Rise" is a collection of Mark's favourite conversations from deep in the Rise Up! archives. This conversation with Jesse Merrill, live from his bakery in Guelph, was originally broadcast as Episode 30, in October 2018.
In this episode, Mark and Jesse discuss his move from a home business to a retail bakery, how he's built his team and the strong emotional connection between his customers and great bread. Some of his customers even break into the conversation to let us know first hand!
Helpful Links
Rise Up! The Baker Podcast website
Mark's Blog, with the Bakernomics series
Credits:Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck
Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck
Orange Boot Human logo by Fred Reibin

Slow Rise Podcast #1 - Mark Dyck and Mitch Stamm
Rise Up! The Baker Podcast with Mark Dyck
04/19/21 • 50 min
In this inaugural edition of the Slow Rise podcast, BBGA Executive Director Mitch Stamm sits down with Mark Dyck to learn about his journey in baking and his experience as a Guild member. It's a lively chat that ranges from the joys and struggles of owning a neighbourhood bakery to Mark's adventures in getting his podcast off the ground.
Mark is a baker, community builder, former bakery owner and long time Guild member who, in 2018, started Rise Up! The Baker Podcast, where he talks with bakers and bakery owners from around the world.
Helpful LinksMark Dyck (@madbaker) on Instagram
Rise Up! The Baker Podcast website
Mark's Blog, with the Bakernomics series
Bread Bakers Guild of America website
Credits:
Produced by Mark Dyck
Hosted by Mitch Stamm
Music: Hippie Bulle - Stoned Funghi (ID 213) - by Checkie Brown
Creative Commons License (by-nc-nd)

Bonus Episode: Join Our Live Baker Call March 30!
Rise Up! The Baker Podcast with Mark Dyck
03/26/20 • 11 min
It seems that every baker and bakery owner out there has been affected by Coronavirus.
We are hosting a free live Zoom Call on Monday March 30 at Noon PT to get together with bakers from all around the world to talk about how you are adapting in a world turned upside down.
You are invited! To join the call, sign up to Bakers4Bakers.org (the free online community about the business of baking)
Once you sign up, head to the Community Calendar for all the call details.
Hope to see you on the call!

Second Rise: Rosie Gray Returns
Rise Up! The Baker Podcast with Mark Dyck
08/18/21 • 81 min
"Second Rise" is a collection of Mark's favourite conversations from deep in the Rise Up! archives. This episode was originally broadcast as Episode 109, in September 2020.
Rose Gray is back! After completing her cycling/baking adventure in Belgium and Denmark, Rosie returned to her native Scotland to oh, let's see, organize an awesome gathering on local grains, convert a horse trailer into a bakery and start baking six days a week for the people in her village. And start University. And more!
In this episode, Mark gets all caught up on her adventures, learns how to pronounce Kincraig and gets schooled on some Scottish geography. And dig into the idea of bakeries leading local economic revivals. Reviving food, reviving communities. Great stuff!
Helpful Links
Rise Up! The Baker Podcast website
Mark's Blog, with the Bakernomics series
Credits:Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck
Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck
Orange Boot Human logo by Fred Reibin

Rise Up! #90: Jennifer Koertner
Rise Up! The Baker Podcast with Mark Dyck
02/19/20 • 45 min
Jennifer Koertner is in the centre of the action in her micro-bakery, Jen's Breads. Her kitchen is in the local community centre; all the better to make her place part of the fabric of Mt. Morris, Illinois!
In the episode, Mark and Jennifer discuss the challenges with being a small town market baker, how her central location offers several advantages and how she was able to find such a great partner in her baker Sarah.
Helpful Links:
@jens_artisan_breads_ on Instagram
Rise Up! The Baker Podcast website
Mark's Blog, with the Bakernomics series
Credits:Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck
Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck
Orange Boot Human logo by Fred Reibin
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How many episodes does Rise Up! The Baker Podcast with Mark Dyck have?
Rise Up! The Baker Podcast with Mark Dyck currently has 303 episodes available.
What topics does Rise Up! The Baker Podcast with Mark Dyck cover?
The podcast is about Baking, Conversation, Entrepreneurship, Podcasts, Connection, Arts, Business, Smallbusiness and Food.
What is the most popular episode on Rise Up! The Baker Podcast with Mark Dyck?
The episode title 'Rise Up #100 - Jonathan Bethony and Charbel Abrache' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Rise Up! The Baker Podcast with Mark Dyck?
The average episode length on Rise Up! The Baker Podcast with Mark Dyck is 65 minutes.
How often are episodes of Rise Up! The Baker Podcast with Mark Dyck released?
Episodes of Rise Up! The Baker Podcast with Mark Dyck are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Rise Up! The Baker Podcast with Mark Dyck?
The first episode of Rise Up! The Baker Podcast with Mark Dyck was released on Mar 14, 2018.
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