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Jim Serpico: Bread For The People - Sourdough, Pizza & Life

Jim Serpico: Bread For The People - Sourdough, Pizza & Life

By: Jim Serpico
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By day, Jim is a successful TV and Film producer. He recently executive-produced FX's Hysterical, now streaming on Hulu. By night, Jim runs Side Hustle Bread, Long Island's biggest residential bread delivery company, with the help of his wife and their 3 kids.
Bread For The People was born out of the marriage of Jim's two greatest passions; bread and content creation. Episodes cover everything from film and television, to the food industry, to business growth and development.

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Episodes
  • From TV to Oven: Jim Serpico's Baking Adventure

    From TV to Oven: Jim Serpico's Baking Adventure
    Feb 28 2025
    In this episode of 'Bread for the People,' Jim Serpico shares his heartfelt speech delivered to the Long Island Chefs. He recounts his experiences, from setting up a 12-foot grazing table featuring various breads and Italian meats to lightening the mood with humor. Jim delves into his background, including his father's culinary influence and his transition from a TV producer to a bread and pizza maker. He discusses his endeavors with Serpico's Bread Company, their mobile bread café, and their unique community-driven initiatives. Jim emphasizes the importance of passion, community, and enjoying the journey over reaching a specific destination. The episode concludes with reflections on his love for bread baking and the invaluable lessons learned along the way.

    00:00 Introduction and Welcome
    00:04 Setting the Scene: Long Island Chefs Event
    00:58 Breaking the Ice: Humor and Anecdotes
    02:16 Family Influence: My Father's Legacy
    03:42 The Birth of a Passion: Bread and Pizza
    04:23 Community and Collaboration: Long Island Pizza Strong
    05:02 A New Chapter: From TV Producer to Bread Baker
    07:10 The Mobile Bread Cafe: Creating Unforgettable Experiences
    13:15 The Pandemic Pivot: Side Hustle Bread
    14:56 Learning from the Masters: Bread for the People Podcast
    16:16 Reflection and Conclusion: Embracing the Journey


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    17 mins
  • AI Insights and Best Moments from Bread for the People 2024

    AI Insights and Best Moments from Bread for the People 2024
    Dec 30 2024
    In this special New Year's episode of Bread for the People, host Jim Serpico reflects on using AI tools like ChatGPT and Google Gemini to boost productivity and streamline tasks in his personal and professional life. Jim also offers a year-end recap of the most memorable moments and guests of 2024, including entrepreneurs like Siler Chapman (starting at 00:08:15), Kirk Mauriello (starting at 00:11:30), Joe Carlucci (starting at 00:14:45), Leo Spizzerri (starting at 00:18:10), and Christy Alia (starting at 00:20:00). The episode highlights the importance of passion, innovation, and community in the world of baking and invites listeners to share their experiences and New Year's plans. Additionally, the Year-End Deep Dive sections were created using AI tools and voices, adding a unique touch to the recap.

    00:00 Introduction and New Year Greetings
    00:45 Embracing AI in Daily Life
    01:43 Using AI for Productivity
    05:32 Recap of 2024 Podcast Highlights
    06:47 Special Year-End Deep Dive
    07:24 Entrepreneurial Success Stories
    10:50 Heartwarming and Inspiring Journeys
    13:40 Celebrating Diversity in the Culinary World
    15:13 Final Thoughts and New Year Wishes







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    16 mins
  • Maria Baradell is Bringing Bread Back

    Maria Baradell is Bringing Bread Back
    Dec 23 2024
    In this episode of Bread for the People, host Jim Serpico interviews Maria Baradell, founder of Leaf and Loaf, a Blog and sourdough bakery in Dallas, Texas. Maria shares her journey from starting as a cottage baker to teaching sourdough bakers how to launch and grow their home bakery. They delve into Maria's innovative two-pan baking method, her Venezuelan roots in bread making, and her approach to scaling up production. Maria also discusses her consulting work, digital products, and how she balances baking with being a mother of five. The conversation covers diverse topics from marketing strategies, managing orders through platforms like Hotplate.com, to engaging content creation within the sourdough community.


    00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
    00:11 Maria's Baking Journey
    02:15 The Two Pan Method
    04:00 Baking Techniques and Tools
    16:31 Order Management and Hotplate
    23:22 Exploring a New Tool for Bakers
    24:28 Marketing Strategies for Home Bakers
    25:30 Personal Touches and Unique Offerings
    26:22 Navigating Social Media and Community Groups
    28:30 Creative Promotions and Giveaways
    29:44 Insights from Ebooks and Courses
    31:48 Scaling and Managing a Home Bakery
    32:19 Challenges and Solutions in Hiring
    37:35 Innovative Bread-Based Dishes
    40:58 The Sourdough Awards and Community Engagement
    48:05 Upcoming Courses and Final Thoughts

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    50 mins
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