Rise Up! The Baker Podcast with Mark Dyck – Details, episodes &amp; analysis

Mark's Blog, with the Bakernomics series

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Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck

Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck

Orange Boot Human logo by Fred Reibin

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Rise Up! #224 - The Final Whistle

Episode 224

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 • Duration 22:33

After more than seven years and 220 episodes, it's time to draw a line under the Rise Up! Podcast.

In this episode, Mark shares his reasons for stopping the show, discusses what is next for the podcast, Bakers4Bakers and his other baking passions, and reflects on the high points of over 200 hours worth of whole-hearted conversations.

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The Bakery Leadership Circle

Mark's Blog, with the Bakernomics series

@mightybreadco on Instagram

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Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck

Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck

Orange Boot Human logo by Fred Reibin

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Rise Up! #215 - Chris DiPiazza

Episode 215

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 • Duration 01:12:30

When Chris DiPiazza needed a break from his IT business, he took a cooking class with a bread baker. That class opened up a portal that changed his life and career. From small beginnings, Chris slowly built up his wholesale business until opening Mighty Bread Co. in a small corner of a larger building in 2017. These days, his bakery is the main player in the building, as Chris and his team go from success to success.

In this episode, Mark and Chris talk about how Chris' role has changed over the years, how they keep the team's creativity high and cohesion tight, and how he is revelling in connection with his neighbourhood and the robust food community in Philadelphia.

There is also talk about Mark's new project, the Bakery Leadership Circle, which has a new session starting in the Spring 2025.

Helpful Links

Mighty Bread Co.

Mark's Blog, with the Bakernomics series

@originbakery on Instagram

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Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck

Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck

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Rise Up! #139 - Tara Black

Season 11 · Episode 12

Wednesday, June 30, 2021 • Duration 01:02:25

When Tara Black started Origin Bakery, she was adamant that her gluten free products had to look and taste as great as their wheat based counterparts and that the bakery would be warm and welcoming to everyone who came into the shop. Her hard work has paid off as the original Origin is thriving and they've recently opened a second location.

In this episode, Mark and Tara talk about how Origin's beginnings and how Tara has slowly and systematically removed herself from daily production, so she can focus on building a great team and taking on new projects in the business.

Helpful Links

Origin Bakery 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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Rise Up! #138 - Thom Leonard

Season 11 · Episode 11

Wednesday, June 23, 2021 • Duration 01:16:57

Over his long and illustrious baking career, Thom Leonard has helped hundreds of bakers understand the mysteries of grain and flour. He's owned bakeries in Kansas and Georgia, has been a leader and teacher via the Bread Bakers Guild of America and helped Heartland Mill create flour suited for artisan bakers across the country.

In this episode, Mark sits down with Thom to get a fuller story of the life and career of one of his true baking heroes.

Helpful Links

Mark's Blog, with the Bakernomics series

@chickenbridgebakery on Instagram

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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Rise Up! #137 - Rob and Monica Segovia-Welsh

Season 11 · Episode 10

Wednesday, June 9, 2021 • Duration 01:15:47

There's something special about farmers markets and when it comes to the Carrboro market in North Carolina, Chicken Bridge Bakery makes that market extra special.

In this episode, Mark talks with Rob and Monica Segovia-Welsh, the husband and wife team behind the bakery, about their journey from Wisconsin to Pittsboro by way of Austin and Costa Rica, the evolution of Chicken Bridge Bakery, thriving during Covid and why farmers markets play a special role in making all people feel part of their community.

Helpful Links

Chicken Bridge Bakery 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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Rise Up! #136 - Tobi Sovak

Season 11 · Episode 9

Wednesday, June 2, 2021 • Duration 58:03

Tobi Sovak was a pastry chef in fine dining restaurants on both coasts before opening Noisette eight years ago with her husband Michael. Now they are serving up all kinds of the good stuff whether you're sitting down or taking out.

In this episode, Mark and Tobi talk about moving from NYC to SF and up to Oregon, adjusting the meet the needs of her community & how wedding season during the year of Covid might have been a blessing in disguise. Noisette is thriving thanks to great food + friendly people.

Helpful Links

@noisettepk on Instagram

Noisette website

Mark's Blog, with the Bakernomics series

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Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck

Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck

Orange Boot Human logo by Fred Reibin

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Rise Up! #135 - Arturo Enciso

Season 11 · Episode 8

Wednesday, May 26, 2021 • Duration 01:06:26

Arturo Enciso got the baking bug when he discovered the cob oven in the back of the house he was renting. Slowly and methodically, he slowly grown his craft and his business from a passion project to a full retail bakery, Gusto Bread.

In this episode, Arturo shares his journey from the backyard to the front room and now to a retail shop. How his bread journey is took him east to New York, Vermont and eventually Spain, and how he is combining the two great staples, wheat and corn, in his bakery.

Helpful Links

@gustobread on Instagram

Gusto Bread website

Mark's Blog, with the Bakernomics series

@1000bitesofbread on Instagram

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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Rise Up! #134 - Adrian Hale

Season 11 · Episode 7

Wednesday, May 19, 2021 • Duration 01:13:45

From a childhood enjoying Montreal Bagels to spending time travelling across America, Adrian Hale has created a strong network of bakers, millers and farmers. And while she shares her love of local grains with home bakers, she is also sharing a story of community and connection.

In this loose and winding chat, Mark follows Adrian's journey across the North American whole grain scene, from Portland to Florida and back again. But they keep coming back around the table, with good food and people you love.

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Thousand Bites of Bread

Mark's Blog, with the Bakernomics series

@zingermansbakehouse on Instagram

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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Rise Up! #133 - Amy Emberling

Season 11 · Episode 6

Wednesday, May 12, 2021 • Duration 01:13:26

Amy Emberling went south from Cape Breton to college in the USA but found herself attracted to the baking life more than the office life. Starting as one of the original bakers at Zingerman's Bakehouse in the early 1990's, she is now the managing partner of the business.

In this episode, Mark and Amy discuss the north-south connections along Canada's east coast, how Amy realized baking was her passion, how the Bakehouse has evolved over the years and how things are different for her as managing partner.

Helpful Links

Zingerman's Bakehouse

Mark's Blog, with the Bakernomics series