The SHIT YEAH! Show

SHIT YEAH! SHOW Episode 24 with Olivia Lafayette

In this episode, we sit down with Olivia Lafayette to talk about her journey in the restaurant industry, from hosting at 15 to working at Texas Roadhouse and now thriving at Zunzibar. Olivia shares her thoughts on tipping culture, teamwork, and customer expectations, plus how she’s combining her SCAD social media studies with real-world hospitality experience. A real look at the highs and challenges of restaurants, leadership, and creating authentic experiences.

SHIT YEAH! SHOW Episode 23 with Patton Jaynes

Patton Jaynes joins us from Zunzi’s  to talk about life in the restaurant industry, from Chipotle to Zunzibar, the highs and lows of hospitality, and what makes great service culture. We cover growth at Zunzi’s with new locations in Jupiter, The Villages, and Jacksonville, plus the differences between fast casual and fine dining. Hospitality, leadership, food, and a shot of sauce, this episode has it all.

SHIT YEAH! SHOW Episode 22 with Kellen Powers

Musician-turned-entertainment-director Kellen Powers joins the SHIT YEAH! SHOW to talk about transforming the live music experience inside Zunzibar. From managing over 100 musicians to improving restaurant operations and guest experiences, Kellen shares how better booking systems, communication, and culture can elevate both the hospitality and music industries.

SHIT YEAH! SHOW Episode 21 with Tony Lang

In this episode of the SHIT YEAH! SHOW, Chris Smith chats with Tony Lang, a hospitality pro helping lead Zunzibar’s Florida expansion. From growing a scratch kitchen concept to navigating post-COVID restaurant challenges, Tony shares what it takes to build strong teams, deliver great guest experiences, and grow a restaurant brand with purpose. They cover everything from staffing stress and franchise growth to the power of onboarding, culture, and innovation in the hospitality space.

SHIT YEAH! SHOW Episode 20 with Sam Case and Tyler Cooke

In this milestone episode of the SHIT YEAH! SHOW, Chris Smith sits down with Sam Case and Tyler Cooke to celebrate the new podcast studio and unpack how Zunzibar and Zunzi's redefine the restaurant industry through innovation, hospitality culture, and next-level guest experiences. The team dives into the challenges of launching a podcast while growing a brand, the power of building in-house marketing, and why investing in your restaurant team and service industry support creates long-term success. They explore the role of franchise growth, creative branding, and what it means to be a company that leads with purpose-driven hospitality. Packed with insights on restaurant marketing, franchise development, guest loyalty, and using content to build community, this episode is a must for restaurant operators, founders, and brand builders alike.