The podcast episodes provided cover a range of topics related to the restaurant industry and its ongoing trends and challenges. The first episode 'Red Lobster's bankrupt-sea' examines the financial troubles of the iconic casual dining chain Red Lobster, tracing its path from a pioneering brand to bankruptcy after an ill-fated 'Endless Shrimp' promotion. This episode touches on broader trends in the restaurant industry, such as consumers seeking better value, the rise of alternative dining options, and the challenges faced by legacy chains in adapting to changing market conditions.

The second episode 'How to run a restaurant' provides an expert look at the challenges and secrets of running a successful independent restaurant business, with insights from food critics, restaurateurs, and hospitality experts on strategies for attracting repeat customers, managing costs, and adapting to changing consumer habits and economic conditions. This episode delves deeper into the impact of the pandemic, inflation, labor shortages, and changing consumer habits on the restaurant sector.