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Know Your Baker Neighbourhood bakers play a hugely positive role in their communities. One that goes far beyond basic nourishment. Their stories deserve to be heard. The Rise Up! Podcast is a celebration of bakers, the bakeries they create and the people they serve. Join Mark Dyck as he talks with bakers and bakery owners from across North America and around the world. Hear about their struggles and triumphs and learn about the satisfaction that feeding a community can provide. 

Apr 16, 2025

There are times when family is bigger than career and you need to figure things out.  And often, bread and baking becomes the way forward.  That's what happened to Mark Gavigan and Kristin Ryall, who gave up careers in the wine trade to relocate to Palm Springs to be closer to their family, and Mark fell into baking...

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Mar 19, 2025

Arlo Brandl returns to Rise Up! after seven years, still in Tecumseh, Michigan but in a new location on the main street and with a brand new book! 

In this episode, Mark and Arlo talk about the big move to the main street, why baking alone still works best for him and his family, and they dig into Early Riser, Arlo's...

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Mar 5, 2025

Laura Fessenden dreamed of being a record executive, but food nosed ahead of music at Moxie Bread Co. in Boulder, Colorado.  Starting as a barista, Laura took on more and more responsibility until her mentor and bakery founder Andy Clark died in 2022.  Now the overall Director of Operations, Laura and her team...

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Feb 26, 2025

Kevin Masse started a small bakery in a small state, but he didn't stay small for long.  These days, Small State Provisions has two locations in the Greater Hartford, CT area, is open seven days per week and is continuing to expand hours and flavours.

In this episode, Kevin shares his journey from food writing to food...

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Jan 22, 2025

Scott France travelled extensively before settling down in Seattle, starting in the food business and joining Macrina in 2016.  Now he spends his days leading a team of over 200 employees and serving customers via six cafes and multiple wholesale accounts.

In this episode, Mark and Scott talk about the value of...

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