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Episode 190: Mike's Pizza
Sunday, 30 November, 2025
On Episode 190 of Say What You Mean with Jéan P the MC, we sit down with Michael Carvajal, the owner/operator behind Mike’s Pizza, the New York–style slice shop inside the Fourth Street Collective in Canton, Ohio.Born in Santiago, Chile and raised just outside New York City, Mike grew up around the classic slice shops that shaped his love for the perfect pie. After moving to Canton in 2012 and searching for a taste of home, he took matters into his own hands—experimenting, researching, and refining a recipe that captured the real-deal NYC slice.He teamed up with Ryan Miller of Deli Ohio, built a loyal following through years of pop-ups, and eventually launched Mike’s Pizza as part of a growing food community on Fourth Street.In this episode, we talk:🍕 Mike’s journey from Chile to NYC to Canton🍕 The craft behind authentic New York–style pizza🍕 Building a food business from scratch🍕 How pop-ups created a movement🍕 The power of community support🍕 Canton’s evolving food sceneWe kick things off with some fun ice breakers, dive into Mike’s story, and close with P’s Positive Point, reflecting on how passion, patience, and community can turn a dream into something real.Whether you’re a pizza lover, a creator, or someone chasing your own recipe for success—this episode is for you.
