Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
This week, we catch up with Scott Wiener to chat all things pizza. Scott started Scott’s Pizza Tours in New York City 17 years ago. And his pizza enthusiasm has only grown. As Josh says on the podcast, “no one knows probably more about the pizza business than Scott.”
Scott has been a frequent speaker at Pizza Expo and contributor to Pizza Today. He judges the International Pizza Challenge and other global pizza competitions. Featured on numerous TV shows and media outlets, he also authored Viva La Pizza! and holds a Guinness World Record for his pizza box collection.
We dive into what’s happening right now in the New York pizza scene. He shares how the New York slice is elevating its game.
Find out memorable pizzas Scott had last year and what he’s up to this year.
We talk in depth about judging at the International Pizza Challenge. He offers some advice as a longtime judge.
Show Notes:
Are you a Pizzeria to Watch?
We are looking for standout pizzerias to feature in our 2026 Pizzerias to Watch in our May issue of Pizza Today. If you would like to be considered, complete our questionnaire for inclusion.
pizzatoday.com/pizzerias-to-watch-questionnaire
Countdown to Pizza Expo
As Pizza Expo approaches, we are preparing for the biggest and best Pizza Expo yet. A couple things of note. Competition spots are filling or are on waitlists, signed up now for remaining competition spots.
Register now for Pizza Expo 2026.
This week, we catch up with Scott Wiener to chat all things pizza. Scott started Scott’s Pizza Tours in New York City 17 years ago. And his pizza enthusiasm has only grown. As Josh says on the podcast, “no one knows probably more about the pizza business than Scott.”
Scott has been a frequent speaker at Pizza Expo and contributor to Pizza Today. He judges the International Pizza Challenge and other global pizza competitions. Featured on numerous TV shows and media outlets, he also authored Viva La Pizza! and holds a Guinness World Record for his pizza box collection.
We dive into what’s happening right now in the New York pizza scene. He shares how the New York slice is elevating its game.
Find out memorable pizzas Scott had last year and what he’s up to this year.
We talk in depth about judging at the International Pizza Challenge. He offers some advice as a longtime judge.
Show Notes:
Are you a Pizzeria to Watch?
We are looking for standout pizzerias to feature in our 2026 Pizzerias to Watch in our May issue of Pizza Today. If you would like to be considered, complete our questionnaire for inclusion.
pizzatoday.com/pizzerias-to-watch-questionnaire
Countdown to Pizza Expo
As Pizza Expo approaches, we are preparing for the biggest and best Pizza Expo yet. A couple things of note. Competition spots are filling or are on waitlists, signed up now for remaining competition spots.
Register now for Pizza Expo 2026.
