Starving for Attention with Richard and Jazmin Blais

Aug 07 2020 154 ep. 58 mins 242

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Get an entertaining, behind-the-scenes look at the world of food with this chef, television personality and author. Hear from anyone and everyone in the culinary industry, including restaurateurs, television hosts, famous chefs, producers of your favorite cooking and competition shows and more. They'll join the Blaises for spontaneous, back-of-house conversation about what it takes to make it in different parts of the food business, global trends and where the industry overlaps with entertainment. Plus, play along with their games, trivia and other wacky moments.

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Essential Work with Andre Mack

Aug 07 2020 61 mins

Richard and Jazmin sit-down (virtually) with Andre Mack; renowned sommelier, winemaker and, most recently, essential worker in Brooklyn at his newly opened &Sons wine bar and market. The guys wears a lot of hats and we get in to all of them on this episode. Not to mention he finally settles the controversy over Taylor Pork Roll/Ham. Plus, geek out with Richard

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Jul 24 2020 50 mins

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Jul 17 2020 59 mins

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Jul 10 2020 52 mins

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Final-ly with Chef Melissa King

Jul 03 2020 52 mins

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SO many SPOILERS ahead! You've been warned! Richard and Jazmin recap the Top Chef All Stars finale during the commercial breaks for your listening pleasure. We recommend pushing play with us and watching the show while listening to our fearless hosts break the action down during the commercials. You'll hear Richard lament sharing his crown, comparing selecti

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