Al Baroudi of The Cheesecake Factory

Al Baroudi of The Cheesecake Factory

Al Baroudi, MS, Ph.D, CFS, Vice President of Food Safety and Quality Assurance at The Cheesecake Factory, joins Dr. Darin Detwiler and Callin Godson-Green, MSc. for an entertaining and candid conversation about his food safety journey.

Jerry Juneau of Cafe Rio

At the National Restaurant Association Show 2026, Cafe Rio's Jerry Juneau shares how the implementation of Jolt transformed food safety, compliance, and operational efficiency across 152 restaurants in 10 states. Dr. Darin Detwiler and Callin Godson-Green lead the conversation on how cloud-based monitoring, automated labeling, and real-time data visibility help protect customers, simplify audits, and support rapid restaurant growth.

Knala Keith of Del Taco

This episode of Spoiler Alert! features Knala Keith, Manager of Operations Support at Del Taco, discussing Del Taco’s commitment to fresh, made-to-order food, employee development, food safety, and a culture of quality that emphasizes consistency, customization, and customer trust.

Quincy Lissaur of SSAFE

Live from the International Association for Food Protection Annual Conference in Cleveland, Dr. Darin Detwiler and Callin Godson-Green sit down with SSAFE Executive Director Quincy Lissaur. They explore how global public–private partnerships are tackling food safety, traceability, and fraud. From FSMA 204 and harmonized international standards to sustainability, food defense, and microplastics, this episode unpacks the interconnected systems working behind the scenes to protect consumers worldwide.

Cronan McNamara of Creme Global

Recorded live at the International Association for Food Protection (IAFP) in Cleveland, Dr. Darin Detwiler and Callin Godson-Green welcome Cronan McNamara of Creme Global to explore how AI, data analytics, and predictive modeling are transforming food safety risk management.