What’s On Fire Podcast w/ Matty Smokes

By Matty Smokes (Matt Vascellaro) — chef, pitmaster, and restaurant owner

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Step inside the fire with Matty Smokes, chef, pitmaster, and restaurant owner, as he sits down with the people who live and breathe hospitality. From restaurant buildouts to breakdowns, menu design to leadership lessons, every episode uncovers the real stories behind the chaos, creativity, and courage it takes to run a hospitality business. Whether you’re dreaming of opening your first bar or managing a multi-unit operation, What’s On Fire gives you the insights, inspiration, and strategies that keep this industry burning.

Episode Date
Restaurant Startup Chaos: Permits, Staffing, Cash Flow with Don McCalla
Feb 10, 2026
Opening a Restaurant: The Buildout Truth Nobody Tells with Chris Horvath
Feb 03, 2026
Family Business Mastery: San Pedro Fish Market’s Restaurant Secrets with Michael Ungaro
Jan 27, 2026
From Finance to Cannolis: Building a Dessert Brand with Brandyn Williams
Jan 20, 2026
Staff, Guests and Sanity: Real Talk for Restaurant Owners with Michael Cassano
Jan 13, 2026
Pool Halls, Bar Fights & Building Business with Brad Turner
Jan 01, 2026