Pizza News of the Week: Is America Falling Out of Love with Pizza?

Each week, hosts Jim Mumford and Anna Crucitt break down the biggest news stories, surprising trends, and creative debates shaping pizza culture today—from Wall Street headlines to wild new pizza concepts.

This week’s top stories and discussions include:

Is America Falling Out of Love with Pizza?

A new Wall Street Journal headline claims pizza is losing its grip on America. Jim and Anna break down the data, debate chain pizza vs. indie pizzerias, and explain why this might actually be a golden era for artisan pizza—not its downfall.

Chain Pizza vs. Indie Renaissance

Why major pizza chains are struggling while independent shops and slice culture are thriving. Rising prices, home pizza ovens, and changing consumer expectations are reshaping the industry.

Pizza & Ranch… as a Candle?!

Bath & Body Works releases a Pizza & Ranch scented candle—and the reactions are exactly as chaotic as you’d expect. Is it genius marketing, nightmare fuel, or both?

King Arthur’s Puff Pastry Pizza Named 2026 Recipe of the Year

A rough puff pastry pizza base takes center stage. Jim and Anna discuss texture, technique, fermentation, and why non-traditional crusts might be the future of home pizza making.

NFL Star vs. 12-Year-Old Pizza Showdown

Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown faces off against a 12-year-old in a pizza-making contest—and the results may surprise you.

Tamale Crust Pizza?!

A New Mexico pizzeria creates a tamale-based pizza crust. The hosts explore how far pizza can stretch as a concept—and when fork-and-knife pizza just makes sense.

Tune in every week for your essential pizza news fix!

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