Nov 7, 2025

What do the hosts make of Caulipower’s fitting exit, a tennis icon’s investment in a corn-free (!) popcorn startup, and Padma Lakshmi’s partnership with a particularly spicy CPG brand? It’s a full serving of Taste Radio, complete with a taste-test of high-fiber gummy candy and a $20, creatine-packed cereal. 

Nov 5, 2025

The latest episode of Taste Radio’s Elevator Talk spotlights innovative leaders from Pantry Gems, Berski, Benni Pops, KiuKiu and Superlova.

In this installment, founders and CEOs introduce their brands and share recent company updates and milestones. This week’s special co-host is Mia Medina, the founder and CEO of...

Nov 3, 2025

Every founder dreams of breaking the rules. Few do it with such quiet confidence as Oliver Dixon, the co-founder of better-for-you soda brand Something & Nothing.

In this episode, Olly tells the story of how a creative experiment in a London bar became a category-disrupting soda brand now expanding rapidly across the...

Oct 31, 2025

The hosts break down Recess’ $30 million raise, pound shots of olive oil, and wonder if Ben Stiller’s nostalgic soda brand can make it in middle America. Oh, and someone bottled a hot sauce wrapped in a real $100 bill. 

Show notes:

0:25: Take Your Best Shot. Deadlines, People. Pivot & Win. A Benny With Every Bottle....

Oct 28, 2025

Doughlicious is proof that product obsession and strategic growth can make a small brand big.

In this episode, Kathryn Bricken, the founder and CEO of Doughlicious, shares how she turned a London-based cookie dough startup into a global frozen dessert powerhouse now in 6,000 U.S. stores, including Whole Foods, Target,...