Featuring some of Southern California's finest chefs, restaurateurs, mixologists and wine aficionados, the SoCal Restaurant Show provides a wealth of information, news and interviews with the top people in the food world. Hosted by Andy Harris and Chef Andrew Gruel of the Slapfish Restaurant Group, we provide 2 hours of great entertainment each week.
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Each week Ben Domenech offers his perspective on the latest news of the day. With a new episode every week, the program welcomes politicians, authors, musicians and journalists for engaging interviews that go beyond the day’s headlines.
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Kibbe on Liberty is a weekly podcast with libertarian author and economist, Matt Kibbe. Kibbe believes that honest conversations, driven by intellectual curiosity and mutual respect, can ignite a new revolution of free thinking and a willingness to question the official narrative. That means talking, and listening, to a wide variety of people outside the echo chamber of officially sanctioned experts. Kibbe on Liberty's guests include politicians, economists, musicians, comedians, writers, ra ...
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Terrence K. Williams lives the American Dream having overcome hardships to achieve his ambitions as a comedian and entrepreneur. Kick back and enjoy Terrence’s fun journey as he laughs with friends and personalities about the lighter side of culture, politics, business, and life! Watch podcast at www.YouTube.com/c/terrencekwilliams www.TerrenceKwilliams.com
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Show Introduction with Executive Producer & Co-Host Andy Harris and “Ask the Chef” with Co-Host Chef Andrew Gruel
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9:25We’ve live from the Westdrift Manhattan Beach, An Autograph Collection Hotel by Marriott, the official Hotel of the 2nd Annual Manhattan Beach Food & Wine. Tonight (9/13/25) is the 2nd, and concluding, night of the Festival. “This evening at Manhattan Village again brings together the industry’s top tastemakers and culinary enthusiasts and beverage…
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Why The Left Has To Lie About Charlie Kirk
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1:28:21Ben opens with a personal reflection on the assassination of Charlie Kirk and the media spin that followed, then digs into how we got here and what it means for free speech and civic life. Andy Ngo joins to unpack the online radicalization pipeline, Discord and Steam footprints, and why euphemisms for political violence keep spreading. Peter Hasson…
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SoCal Restaurant Show September 13, 2025 Hour 1
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55:36We’ve live from the Westdrift Manhattan Beach, An Autograph Collection Hotel by Marriott, the official Hotel of the 2nd Annual Manhattan Beach Food & Wine. Tonight (9/13/25) is the 2nd, and concluding, night of the Festival. “This evening at Manhattan Village again brings together the industry’s top tastemakers and culinary enthusiasts and beverage…
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SoCal Restaurant Show September 13, 2025 Hour 2
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52:40We’ve live from the Westdrift Manhattan Beach, An Autograph Collection Hotel by Marriott, the official Hotel of the 2nd Annual Manhattan Beach Food & Wine. Tonight (9/13/25) is the 2nd, and concluding, night of the Festival. “This evening at Manhattan Village again brings together the industry’s top tastemakers and culinary enthusiasts and beverage…
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Celebrity Chef Sherry Yard, Bakery by the Yard, Manhattan Beach
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13:30Chef Sherry Yard is a multiple James Beard Award winner. She is the proprietor of Bakery by the Yard in Manhattan Beach and is also a long-time resident. Sherry, among many other accomplishments, is the author of the award-winning, and best-selling, cookbooks, Desserts by the Yard and Secrets of Baking. For Opening Night of Manhattan Beach Food & W…
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Celebrity Chef Chris Cosentino, KOAST, Wailea Maui, Hawaii and the podcast – “How the Sausage is Made with Chris Cosentino.”
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12:02Since we last spoke with Celebrity Chef Chris Cosentino he has launched his eagerly anticipated restaurant on Maui, KOAST. It’s unusually a freestanding establishment not connected to a luxury hotel. He also is the host of the podcast, “How the Sausage is Made with Chris Cosentino.”
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Winemaker Larry Schaffer, Tercero Wines, Los Olivos, Santa Barbara County
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13:37“Larry Schaffer, the founder and winemaker of tercero wines went back to school later in life to pursue his passion, taking classes at community colleges with kids who literally could have been his kids, and then received his MS in Viticulture and Enology from UC Davis. He moved to the Santa Barbara County wine region, and that is where he has rema…
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Lisa Fontanesi, Los Angeles Director, Culinary Careers Program (C•CAP)
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11:15“The Culinary Careers Program (C•CAP), the charitable beneficiary of Manhattan Beach Food & Wine, is a national workforce development nonprofit dedicated to training and supporting the next generation of food and hospitality leaders. They provide culinary arts education, job skills, apprenticeships, scholarships, and career opportunities to under-r…
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Brendan Collins, Executive Chef, BOA Steakhouse
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10:31“Chef Brendan Collins is perhaps best known in Los Angeles as the Chef-Owner of celebrated restaurants Waterloo & City, Larry’s, Fia, and Market Tavern where he intertwined his British culinary background with California’s bountiful produce, seducing a lively clientele. Collins’ early background includes accolades and Michelin Stars spanning from L…
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Chris Feldmeier, Executive Chef, Love & Salt, Manhattan Beach
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13:21Chef Christopher (Chris) Feldmeier of Manhattan Beach’s Love & Salt began cooking as a child when he simply asked his mother to make breakfast. She replied by saying, “I will buy you anything you want to cook, but you are going to make it yourself.” That first breakfast sparked a passion and adoration for cooking, which grew into an undeniable desi…
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Swietlana Cahill, General Manager, Westdrift Manhattan Beach, An Autograph Collection Hotel by Marriott
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10:33“For travelers seeking an inspired Southern California escape, Westdrift Manhattan Beach, Autograph Collection, (the official Hotel of Manhattan Beach Food & Wine) is a lifestyle hotel that captures the essence of coastal living. Guests can drift into an endless summer with experiences that balance relaxation and connection—from their nine-hole gol…
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Ep 350 | Disrupting the Higher Ed Cartel | Guest: Pano Kanelos
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42:29At the Universidad de la Libertad in Mexico City, Matt Kibbe sat down with Pano Kanelos, chancellor of the University of Austin, to talk about how higher education has gone wrong and what can be done to fix it. In the wake of the horrific murder of Charlie Kirk on a college campus, the fact that universities have become increasingly hostile to open…
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Free Speech Under Attack: From Charlotte to the UK | The Big Ben Show
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1:19:14Ben opens with the Charlotte light-rail killing of Irina Zyrutska, why legacy outlets tried to look away, and what that says about free speech, crime policy, and who gets to control the narrative. He connects the story to the broader fight over platform power and speech. Ben asks where we’d be without X’s openness and a political climate less toler…
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Ep 349 | Trump’s Tariffs Are Really About Executive Power | Guest: Phil Magness
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1:08:08Economists are united in pointing out that tariffs on foreign goods are really nothing more than a tax on American consumers, but what fewer people understand is that Trump’s policy on trade is not really about revenue or even about economic protectionism. Matt Kibbe is joined by Phil Magness, senior fellow at the Independent Institute, to explain …
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SoCal Restaurant Show September 6, 2025 Hour 1
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55:45“Since 2004, Zin American Bistro in Palm Springs has been a popular spot for locals in the downtown area. Zin offers crafted cocktails, brunch, and dinner featuring locally sourced ingredients. They are proud to have received the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence year-after-year for their extensive wine list which boasts over 545 selections. In ad…
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Show Introduction with Executive Producer & Co-Host Andy Harris
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9:05“Since 2004, Zin American Bistro in Palm Springs has been a popular spot for locals in the downtown area. Zin offers crafted cocktails, brunch, and dinner featuring locally sourced ingredients. They are proud to have received the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence year-after-year for their extensive wine list which boasts over 545 selections. In ad…
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SoCal Restaurant Show September 6, 2025 Hour 2
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52:18“Get ready to feast for a cause as the Orange County Asian and Pacific Islander Community Alliance (OCAPICA) proudly presents the return of its beloved Tastemakers of Orange County on Wednesday, September 24, from 6 to 9:00 p.m. at the vibrant Julianne & George Argyros Plaza at Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa. This high-energy culinary…
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Zin American Bisto, Palm Springs, with Proprietress Mindy Reed
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13:02“Since 2004, Zin American Bistro in Palm Springs, a consistently top-rated establishment, has been a popular spot for locals in the downtown area. Zin offers crafted cocktails, brunch, and dinner featuring locally sourced ingredients.” They are proud to have received the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence year-after-year for their extensive wine li…
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Moraga Vineyards, Bel Air, CA with Winemaker Paul Warson Part 1
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12:48“Moraga Vineyards is one of the most unique wine estates in California. Located at a 550-900 foot elevation in the Santa Monica Mountains in the Los Angeles community of Bel Air, the winery and vineyard is the source of remarkably refined wines that perfectly reflect a union of distinctive terroir and the gentle guidance of focused winemaking. The …
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Moraga Vineyards, Bel Air, CA with Winemaker Paul Warson Part 2
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13:53“Moraga Vineyards is one of the most unique wine estates in California. Located at a 550-900 foot elevation in the Santa Monica Mountains in the Los Angeles community of Bel Air, the winery and vineyard is the source of remarkably refined wines that perfectly reflect a union of distinctive terroir and the gentle guidance of focused winemaking. The …
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Tastemakers of Orange County Preview Benefiting OCAPICA
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11:29“Get ready to feast for a cause as the Orange County Asian and Pacific Islander Community Alliance (OCAPICA) proudly presents the return of its beloved Tastemakers of Orange County on Wednesday, September 24, from 6 to 9:00 p.m. at the vibrant Julianne & George Argyros Plaza at Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa. This high-energy culinary…
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LA Chef Conference 2025 Preview with Founder Brad Metzger and Shane Call of Presenting Sponsor Open Table
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13:49“LA Chef Conference 2025 at Redbird and the Vibiana Events Center in Downtown Los Angeles on Monday, October 6th is an event for the chef and restaurant industry community. The organizers, Brad Metzger Restaurant Solutions Hospitality Recruitment, invite attendees to come hungry for information, inspiration, delicious food and drinks. It’s also a g…
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Founder & Chef Bill Bracken, Bracken’s Kitchen, Garden Grove
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12:26“Get ready to feast for a cause as the Orange County Asian and Pacific Islander Community Alliance (OCAPICA) proudly presents the return of its beloved Tastemakers of Orange County on Wednesday, September 24, from 6 to 9:00 p.m. at the vibrant Julianne & George Argyros Plaza at Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa. This high-energy culinary…
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What happens to a successful, fast-growing, multi-unit restaurant concept founded by hands-on entrepreneurs when it’s sold for mad money to a private equity fund. Chef Andrew shares his informed thoughts.
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Trump’s Cartel War, Media Censorship, NFL preview w/Matt Taibbi & Mark Schlereth
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1:14:35Donald Trump has launched a new war on the cartels, escalating U.S. military action after a Venezuelan drug boat linked to the Tren de Aragua cartel was destroyed, killing 11 members. Ben Domenech explains why this marks a dramatic shift in America’s fight against cartel power and what it could mean for the border. Then, NFL legend Mark Schlereth b…
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Ep 348 | What Stoics Can Teach Libertarians | Guest: Ryan Holiday
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27:08Stoicism and libertarianism are two philosophical systems that at first glance may not seem to have much in common, but Matt Kibbe caught up with Ryan Holiday, host of the "Daily Stoic," to attempt to find some common ground. The philosophy created by ancient Romans like Marcus Aurelius not only teaches us how to cope with adversity but also the im…
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SoCal Restaurant Show August 30, 2025 Hour 1
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55:19“From the BBQ Hall of Famer and New York Times bestselling author of Meathead: The Science of Great Barbecue and Grilling comes The Meathead Method, a masterclass in the science and art of outdoor cooking. Meathead offers readers an informative, comprehensive, and fun guide to BBQ, grilling, and griddling, all backed by the latest culinary science.…
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SoCal Restaurant Show August 30, 2025 Hour 2
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52:46“Set against the stunning coastal backdrop of one of America’s most beautiful cities, Manhattan Beach Food & Wine (the 2nd Annual) is a spectacular two-night strolling culinary extravaganza with an Opening Night Celebration on Friday, September 12th, 2025, and Grand Tasting on Saturday, September 13th, 2025. Each evening will bring together the ind…
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