Pepperoni Pizza Dreams: food whispers for sleep
Episodes
Tasty tuna melts
30 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
If you've been listening for a while, you might know that I love sandwiches—and that this obsession inspired me to start an Italian hero popup ...
Fancy schmancy
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send me a text—I love hearing from you!Tonight, we spare no expense as we indulge in unforgettable meals at celebrated fine dining restaurants. In t...
Lobsterfest — Red Lobster
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send me a text—I love hearing from you!Tonight, I'm helping you drift off by slowly and softly reading the Red Lobster menu during the restaura...
Campus cuisine (UCLA)
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send me a text—I love hearing from you!This week, we're exploring campus dining at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). It's ...
Classic American diners (Part 2)
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send me a text—I love getting your feedback!The nostalgic coziness of the American diner continues. In Part 2, I'm helping you doze off by slow...
Hotel room service (The Plaza Hotel, NYC)
12 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight, we’re checking in for a very quiet stay at one of New York City’s most iconic luxury hotels. Past the revolving door and golden lobby, up...
Sky-high dining
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Happy New Year! I'm so happy to be back after an extended break. I hope the holidays were good to you, and that 2026 brings us all plenty of rest...
Pub grub (Dublin, Ireland)
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight, we’re wandering into the warm, wood‑panelled world of Dublin’s classic pubs. With perfectly poured pints and hearty plates like beef an...
Dinner and a (strip) show (Portland, Oregon)
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight, we’re pairing french fries with fishnets. Enter Portland, Oregon: where strip clubs are as eccentric as the city itself and the food they&a...
Burn baby, burn (Nashville hot chicken—Nashville, Tennessee)
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode has no chill: I'm bringing the heat (and hopefully the sleeps) with Nashville hot chicken. Slathered in a cayenne pepper...
Rifflandia Music Festival — Supper Club (Victoria, B.C.)
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight, we’re blending beats and bites with Rifflandia's Supper Club. In this episode, I'm helping you drift off by slowly and softly rea...
The airport lounge (Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse — London and NYC)
21 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight, we’re leaving behind the noise and crowds of the airport terminal and retreating into the quiet comfort of the Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse lo...
Department store dining (London, England)
07 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’re stepping into two of London's most iconic and luxurious shopping sanctuaries: Harrods and Selfridges. And with more than...
Dog days of summer
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Summer's in full swing and I got that dog in me! Franks, links, weenies, red hots, wieners, glizzies—I love 'em all. Tonight, I'm hel...
Kiwi cafés (Auckland, New Zealand)
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight, we're getting cozy with Kiwi café culture. I’ve been itching to record an episode about Auckland cafés for a while now—and this we...
Mall of America
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I've been thinking about doing a shopping mall episode for some time now and when it came down to choosing one, I decided to go big. Really big. ...
Ice cream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream!
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's officially summer, and tonight we're cooling off with the season's sweetest treat: ice cream. In this episode, I'm helping yo...
Chi-Town pizza
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mention Chicago pizza and most people think deep dish. But locals will tell you that the city's best pizza is actually the lesser-known tavern-st...
Sleepless in Seattle
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’re exploring Seattle’s food scene—after dark. As you settle in and unwind, I’ll gently lull you to sleep by slowly and sof...
Up in smoke (Texas BBQ — Austin edition)
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you've been enjoying the podcast and want to support the show, you can buy me a coffee (or pepperoni pizza!) at BuyMeACoffee.com/PepperoniPizz...
Oh, Donna!
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Donna: it was one of the most popular names for girls in the 1950s. These days, it's not often you meet a Donna IRL. Restaurant Donna's, tho...
Mangia, mangia, Montreal!
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I've been thinking about recording a Montreal episode for a while now: the city has a thriving Italian community—and by extension—a rich culi...
All aboard—choo choo! (Amtrak)
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight, we're going off the rails! In this episode, I'm helping you snooze by slowly and softly reading menus from Amtrak's onboard di...
Table for one (solo dining in NYC)
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight, we're taking a moment to appreciate one of life's most underrated pleasures: dining alone. This small—sometimes daunting—act of...
Museum munchies (Washington, D.C)
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight, we're visiting three Washington, D.C. museums—and their restaurants! In this episode, I'm helping you fall asleep by slowly and s...
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner in Vancouver (Charlotte's version)
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we're heading to Vancouver, British Columbia for breakfast, lunch, and dinner—because Charlotte asked for it! Charlotte is a l...
Sydney sangas
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I missed a week—oops! Life has really been life-ing lately. But I'm back, and I brought sandwiches with me. Not just any sandwiches, though: aw...
Matty Matheson
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is dedicated to friend-in-my-head and fellow sandwich lover, Matty Matheson. The man wears a lot of hats—literally and figuratively: wh...
There's no place like home (Ottawa, Ontario)
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight, we're heading to my hometown (and Canada's capital city!) for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In this episode, I'm helping you f...
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner in Edmonton (Ben's version)
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join me for breakfast, lunch, and dinner in Edmonton, Alberta—Ben's way! Recently, I got an email from a listener named Benjamin. Ben was born ...
Portland pizza
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Portland (yes, Portland) is a bonafide pizza city, and they've got a bunch of awards and accolades to prove it! The City of Roses is home to some...
Tia's episode
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This very special episode is dedicated to my dear friend Tia. Tonight, I'm helping you fall asleep by slowly and softly reading menus from some o...
HBD to me! (Cactus Club and the birthday blues)
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join me and my besties as we celebrate my birthday (and chase away the blues!) at one of my favourite chain restaurants: Cactus Club Cafe. In tonight&...
In the clouds (Emirates)
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Pack your bags because tonight we're flying 7,500 miles from Dubai to Sydney, Australia on the Emirates A380. Takeoff is at 10:20 a.m. and they&a...
Lunar New Year (San Francisco)
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In tonight's episode, we're celebrating Lunar New Year in the Golden City. San Francisco has the largest and oldest Chinatown in North Ameri...
Howdy, Houston!
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Everything's bigger in Texas—and Houston is no exception. With more than 2.3 million people and over 13,000 restaurants, H-Town has one of the ...
The adopted hometown (Victoria, B.C. — Part 1)
14 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this first of many episodes dedicated to the city I've called home for almost nine years, I slowly and softly read three Victoria restaurant m...
Eve's 11th birthday (Old Spaghetti Factory)
07 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this 11th episode, we're celebrating Eve's 11th birthday. Eve is my favourite 11-year-old—though as she astutely pointed out, she'...
Live. Laugh. Linguine. (Toronto)
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is dedicated to one of my favourite foods (pasta) in one of my favourite cities (Toronto). Tonight, I'm helping you fall asleep by s...
Lunch in La-La Land
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Fall is my favourite season. But it's been grey and rainy where I live in Victoria, British Columbia, and all I can think about is soaking up the...
The city that never sleeps
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
NYC: it's the city that never sleeps. So of course, late-night food options abound! In this episode, I'm helping you fall asleep by slowly a...
Bagels, bagels, bagels!
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Breadheads: this episode is for you! Tonight, I'm helping you fall asleep by slowly and quietly reading menus from four popular bagels shops: Mon...
Brekkie, lunch, and dinner (Melbourne)
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join me for breakfast, lunch, and dinner in Melbourne, Australia. In this episode, I'm helping you fall asleep by slowly and quietly reading menu...
Sandwiches (Italian deli-style)
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's one of my favourite foods and also the theme for tonight's episode: the humble sandwich. But not just any sandwich... the classic Itali...
Dine... if you dare!
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this Halloween-themed episode, I slowly and quietly read menus from two haunted restaurants. New Orleans' historic French Quarter is home to M...
The Mayor of Flavortown
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With more hours of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives under my belt than most, a tribute to the Mayor of Flavortown was inevitable. In this episode, I help y...
Classic American diners
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
While the heyday of the diner has long gone, you can still find a few gems to satisfy your craving for nostalgic comfort food like buttermilk pancakes...
Pizza (the namesake episode)
07 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Slice. Square. Pie. Pizza. 'Za. Whatever you call it (and hopefully it's not 'za), it's both delicious and the theme for our first...