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Pizza Expo 2024 Keynote Speaker John Arena on The Hot Slice Podcast<\/h1>\n

This week on The Hot Slice Podcast Jeremy sits down for a one-on-one interview with pizza legend John Arena. The co-founder of Metro Pizza<\/a> in Las Vegas will deliver the opening day keynote address<\/a> at the 40th Pizza Expo later this month.<\/p>\n

During the discussion, John touches on his feelings about tinkering with dough formulas and pushing the industry forward through trial and error. He teases his keynote (“from Me to We,” he says) and even talks about his favorite style of pizza to eat (hint, he grew up on it), as well as his favorite style of pizza to make.<\/p>\n

This year’s Pizza Expo is set to shatter records, and you aren’t going to want to miss Arena’s keynote. Learn more about the 40th annual Expo at www.pizzaexpo.com<\/a>. Read more about Metro pizza here https:\/\/pizzatoday.com\/topics\/people-pizzerias\/pizza-today-on-the-road-metro-pizza-las-vegas-nv\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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