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Jun 2025
22m 33s

Rise Up! #224 - The Final Whistle

Mark Dyck: Baker and lover of bakeries
About this episode

After more than seven years and 220 episodes, it's time to draw a line under the Rise Up! Podcast.  

In this episode, Mark shares his reasons for stopping the show, discusses what is next for the podcast, Bakers4Bakers and his other baking passions, and reflects on the high points of over 200 hours worth of whole-hearted conversations.

 

Helpful Links

Support the Podcast Here!

Rise Up! The Baker Podcast website

The Bakers4Bakers Community

 The Bakery Leadership Circle

Mark's Blog, with the Bakernomics series

Mark on Instagram

Credits:

Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck

Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck

Orange Boot Human logo by Fred Reibin

 

 

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