Tasty Journeys: A Deep Dive with Jeni of Jeni's Ice Cream
In this 614 feast podcast episode, Jeni shares stories of her European adventures – from picking fresh fruit and savoring baked plums to the delights of making pesto and opting for home-cooked meals in her Airbnb. We dive into the affordability of Napoli-style margherita pizza and marvel at its ubiquitous charm, even in the fanciest pizzerias.
Jeni’s Ice Cream on Ted Lasso
Jeni's authenticity shines through as we talk about her brand and social media. She recalls her favorite moments of Jeni's ice cream on TV, notably its feature on "Ted Lasso." She reveals a behind-the-scenes tidbit about reaching out to Jason Sudeikis and her admiration for him. Jeni’s thoughts on the Kellogg's Pop Tart x Jeni’s Ice Cream collaboration.
From a humbling beginning of sleeping in her car in Upper Arlington to creating an iconic brand with Jeni's Ice Cream, Jeni reflects on her journey, emphasizing the highs and lows.
We also dive into deeper territories, exploring themes of death, light, and shadow. We discuss the dual nature of death: its metaphorical significance and its looming reality. We delve into the essence of resilience, and the power of overcoming past traumas.
Best meal in Columbus, Ohio
We didn't shy away from lighter topics either. She gives a shout out to Comune and shares her quest to find the best Napoli-style margherita pizza in Columbus, Ohio. To wrap things up, we discuss potential memoir themes, the importance of gut health, and the hidden sugars in our foods.
Jeni is incredible, she’s very warm, genuine, creative, kind, interesting, thought-provoking yada yada yada. She rules, and I’m so thankful that she did my podcast again. Also, she got us matching hats that say Always Been Weird.
Brick House Blue Podcast Studio
This episode was recorded at Brick House Blue The Loop | 6515 Longshore Loop, Suite 100, Dublin, Ohio 43017. While most of my episodes were recorded via Zoom, Jeni had the great idea of doing this one in-person. And guess what popped into my mind first? Brick House Blue. Not only do they offer a stunning, acoustically-optimized podcast studio, but the affordability is truly unbeatable at just $30 an hour. Beyond their podcast amenities, Brick House Blue is a vibrant hub for open coworking, impactful meetings, virtual mail services, and more. Nestled in the heart of Bridgepark Dublin, their location is both picturesque and convenient. And if you're ever in need of such a space, their website is a breeze to navigate and book. I can't recommend them enough!