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Don’t miss this week's DineNW radio show, now online. Andy Cook and Paul Schlienz talk about the holidays, reminisce about past shows and discuss the program's future as a podcast on this very special edition of DineNW - the last to be broadcast on Tacoma's KLAY AM 1180 - your conversation station. This program was originally broadcast on Dec. 26, 2018.

Don’t miss this week’s DineNW radio show, now online. Andy Cook and Morgan Huether kick off the show with an interview with Gloria Martin, owner of Tacoma's Southern Kitchen. Andy then joins with Paul Schlienz to chat with Sachia Tinsley, owner of Renton’s Peyrassol Café at Southport. This show originally aired Dec. 20, 2018, on Tacoma's KLAY AM 1180 - your conversation station.

In this special broadcast, host Andy Cook speaks with Dawn Jones, founder of Dawn Jones Successful Training Solutions and author of the bestselling Top 7 personality challenges about how to identify, connect, and communicate with the people we encounter based on ours (and their) personalities. Get a free e-copy of Top 7 personality challenges by emailing Dawn here: info@dawnjones.net

On this week's episode Andy Cook is speaking with Mike Lancey of FastrackOnboard, then Andy is joined by Stella Cook (father/daughter interview team) as they speak with Stephan Malek owner of Basecamp Books and Bites in Roslyn WA.

On this episode of Dine NW Andy Cook speaks with Janel Rupp of Performance Reps NW about modern innovations in restaurant kitchen equipment (some of it is space-age AMAZING!)  Later in the episode Andy speaks with Adam Palmer from Stop Bugging Me Pest Control. Best practices in prevention, seasonal migration, and how a little attention goes a long way!

On this episode of Dine NW Andy Cook speaks with Joe Gunn of Whidbey Pies Cafe recently recognized by USA TODAY as the "Best Pie in Washington", find out why his pies are so damn good! Later in the episode Andy speaks with Gordon Kushnick, owner of Essential Benefits and H.I.H.I.T. broker, about why simple insurance choices have such a positive impact on a Restaurant's labor shortage, and how they're more affordable for smaller eateries.

Don’t miss this week's DineNW radio show, live, now online. Andy Cook and Nicole Vukonich chat with Mary Hamill, vice president of sales solutions at HotSchedules. Andy then joins with Paul Schlienz to interview Gary Hernbroth, chief motivating officer at Training for Winners. This program was originally broadcast Sept. 5, 2018, on Tacoma's KLAY AM 1180 - your conversation station.

Don’t miss this week’s DineNW radio show, now online. Andy Cook and Paul Schlienz kick off the show with Iulia Bejan, owner of Seattle’s Connect Lounge. Andy then joins with Morgan Huether to interview Glenn Haussman, host of the No Vacancy News podcast. This program originally aired Aug. 29, 2018, on Tacoma's KLAY AM 1180 - your conversation station.

Don’t miss this week’s DineNW radio show, now online. Andy Cook and Paul Schlienz kick off the show with Brian Howe, owner of Tacoma's The Pizza Press. Andy and Paul then interview Eduart Vogli, owner of Seattle's Café Arta Bistro & Pub. This program was originally broadcast Aug. 15, 2018, on Tacoma's KLAY AM 1180 - your conversation station.

Don’t miss this recent DineNW radio interview, now online. Andy Cook and Paul Schlienz chat with Iulia Bejan, owner of Seattle’s Connect Lounge. This segment was originally broadcast Aug. 1, 2018, on Tacoma's KLAY AM 1180 - your conversation station.

Don’t miss this week’s DineNW radio show, now online. Andy Cook and Paul Schlienz kick off the show with Iulia Bejan, owner of Seattle’s Connect Lounge. Andy and Paul then interview John Scully, owner of the Scully Agency, affiliated with Farmers Insurance and specializing in coverage for bars and restaurants. This program was originally broadcast Aug. 1, 2018, on Tacoma's KLAY AM 1180 - your conversation station.

Don’t miss this week’s Dine NW radio show, now online. Andy Cook and Paul Schlienz kick off the show with Doug Rector, president of Northwest Loss Prevention Consultants, who discusses how hospitality businesses can prevent theft and use mystery shopping to their advantage. Andy then joins with Morgan Huether to interview Glenn Haussman, host of the No Vacancy News podcast. This program originally aired July 25, 2018, on Tacoma's KLAY AM 1180.

Don’t miss this week’s DineNW radio show, now online. Andy Cook and Paul Schlienz kick off the show with Sachia Tinsley, owner of Renton’s Peyrassol Cafe. Andy and Paul then interview Jeff Kanof, vice president of Seattle’s Copperworks Distilling. This program originally aired July 11. 2018, on Tacoma's KLAY AM 1180 - your conversation station.

Don’t miss this week’s DineNW radio show, now online. Andy Cook and Paul Schlienz kick off the show with Paul Barbano, owner of Bonney Lake's Round Table Clubhouse. Andy and Paul then interview Timm Dowling, director of development at Pierce County Project Access, a network of health care professionals who donate care to uninsured, low-income residents of Pierce County. This program originally aired June 27, 2018, on Tacoma's KLAY AM 1180 - your conversation station.

Don’t miss this week’s DineNW radio show, now online. Andy Cook and Paul Schlienz interview Tyson Keever, co-founder and CEO of Sequential, a leading biodiesel company that converts cooking oil from restaurants to fuel. Ross Boylan then joins Paul to interview Derek Baziotis, owner of Bene’s, in Cheney. This program originally aired on June 6, 2018, on Tacoma's KLAY AM 1180 - your conversation station.

Andy Cook, David Faro and Sandra Miller of the Washington Hospitality Association Education Foundation discuss the Washington Hospitality Association's exciting Pierce County Hiring Event. Andy then joins with Paul Schlienz to interview Kristina Holtrop, who will discuss her experiences as an intern at the Washington Hospitality Association. This program was originally broadcast May 30, 2018, on Tacoma's KLAY AM 1180 - your conversation station.

Don’t miss this week’s DineNW radio show, now online. Andy Cook and David Faro discuss prevention of sexual harassment with Catharine Morisset, attorney with Fisher Phillips. Andy and David then preview the Washington Hospitality Association's exciting Pierce County Hiring Event, coming to Tacoma on May 31. Andy then joins with Paul Schlienz to wrap up the show with a review of the hospitality news of the week. This program was originally broadcast May 23, 2018, on Tacoma's KLAY AM 1180 - your conversation station.

Andy Cook and Morgan Huether discuss tip pooling with Catharine Morisset, attorney with Fisher Phillips. David Faro and Paul Schlienz then interview James Beard Award winning chef, Edouardo Jordan, owner of Seattle’s JuneBaby and Salare. This program was originally broadcast May 16, 2018, on Tacoma's KLAY AM 1180 - your conversation station.

Don't miss this week's DineNW show, now online. Co-hosts Paul Schlienz and Nicole Vukonich talk with Kathy Davis-Hayfield, owner of Bremerton's Boat Shed Restaurant, 2018 Restaurant Neighbor Award winner. Andy Cook then joins with Paul to chat with Eric Sawyer, president and CEO of the Spokane Sports Commission, who discusses the exciting new Spokane Regional Sportsplex project. This program was originally broadcast April 25, 2018, on Tacoma's KLAY AM 1180 - your conversation station.

Don't miss this week's DineNW show, now online. Co-hosts Andy Cook and Paul Schlienz talk tip pooling with Bob Donovan, principal at Donovan Employment Law. Andy and Paul then chat with Ron Leonard of Safe Step Tile. This program was originally broadcast April 18, 2018, on Tacoma's KLAY AM 1180 - your conversation station.