The Pizza Show
Welcome to The Pizza Show, a series that explores the wonderful world of pizza. Our host Frank Pinello - owner of Best Pizza in Williamsburg, Brooklyn - travels around the world eating great pizza and meeting even greater people.
- 2016-2018
- 2 seasons
- Vice Media
- Documentary
Welcome to The Pizza Show, a series that explores the wonderful world of pizza. Our host Frank Pinello - owner of Best Pizza in Williamsburg, Brooklyn - travels around the world eating great pizza and meeting even greater people.
Season 2 Episode Guide
12 Episodes 2017 - 2018
Episode 1
The World's Largest Pizza Convention
Thu, Sep 14, 2017 21 mins
There's no better way to kick off Season 2 of the Pizza Show than at the International Pizza Expo, the world's largest pizza convention which takes place in Las Vegas.
Episode 2
Los Angeles: A Pizza City?
Thu, Sep 21, 2017 21 mins
Los Angeles might not be known as a pizza city, but our host Frank Pinello is ready to show you why it should be. LA's food scene is diverse and delicious-and so is it's pizza.
Episode 3
All About Frank, All About Pizza
Thu, Sep 28, 2017 21 mins
Frank Pinello has met pizza people all over, but now it's time to get to know him. He introduces us to his pizzeria and the people and places who have influenced his career.
Episode 4
Extra Slice - Dueling Pizzas
Thu, Sep 21, 2017 21 mins
Frank brings his pizza to Danny Meyer's Roman-style pizzeria Marta for a night of pizza dueling.
Episode 5
Philadelphia, Pizzalyvania
Thu, Oct 5, 2017 21 mins
We're headed to Pennsylvania, where we'll learn Philly is more than the cheesesteak and Lancaster has an excellent NY slice.
Episode 6
Extra Slice - Old Forge
Wed, Oct 4, 2017 22 mins
Frank Pinello visits the self proclaimed "pizza capital of the world" Old Forge, Pennsylvania. This small town of just over 9,000 people has over twenty pizzerias, all serving a unique rectangular pizza that has its very own lingo. Frank visits a few Old Forge staples like Arcaro and Genell and Revello's.
Episode 7
The Obsession with Pizza
Tue, Dec 12, 2017 21 mins
The world is obsessed with pizza, and we're getting to the bottom of it. From a resin encased slice to a 24K gold pizza, we're exploring why pizza culture has peaked.
Episode 8
NYC's Other Boroughs
Wed, Nov 15, 2017 21 mins
Frank Pinello has eaten his share of pizza in Manhattan and Brooklyn, but it's time for him to check out New York City's other boroughs--Queens, Staten island, and the Bronx.
Episode 9
Naples, The Birthplace of Pizza
Wed, Dec 20, 2017 21 mins
We're in Naples, the birth place of pizza. Frank Pinello learns about the rich history of Neapolitan pizza by meeting with the best pizzaiolos and producers in the region.
Episode 10
When in Rome, Eat Pizza
Thu, Jan 18, 2018 21 mins
Rome is experiencing a golden age of pizza. Frank Pinello learns about the Roman styles: Pizza Al Taglio and Pizza Tonde by eating his way through the city.
Episode 11
Detroit
Wed, Jan 24, 2018 22 mins
Detroit might be known as the motor city, but it's also the pizza city. Frank Pinello visits all the classic Detroit-style pizzerias and some newer spots playing with tradition.
Episode 12
Pizza in the Bay Area
Thu, Feb 15, 2018 21 mins
The Bay area is all about great produce, and there's no better canvas to feature it on than pizza. From SF to Napa, we're trying some of the best pizza Nor Cal has to offer.