Best Bryan Webster Podcasts (2026)

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14-time Michelin star winning chef Ken Frank on pioneering California cuisine, his legendary battles with restaurant owners, and winning a Michelin star 14 times at his own restaurant 43:09

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Ken Frank was a pioneer in the creation of fresh and local California cuisine as a young chef in Los Angeles. He became famous not just for his food but also for standing up to and calling out restaurant owners he says didn’t live up to his standards. He’s won a Michelin star 14 times at his own restaurant in the Napa Valley, where he’s still in th…

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The Idaho College Murders Part 1 1:02:38

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On November 13th, 2022, four University of Idaho students were stabbed to death in their off-campus house at 1122 King Road in Moscow. The victims were 21-year-old Kaylee Goncalves, 21-year-old Madison Mogen, 20-year-old Xana Kernodle, and 20-year-old Ethan Chapin. Two other roommates in the home survived that night. Join Mike and Gibby as they dis…

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Food trends for the new year from the woman major corporations rely on for culinary info and insights—industry analyst (and classically trained chef) Maeve Webster 40:39

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Maeve Webster is the woman big companies rely on to understand what’s happening—and what’s about to happen—in the culinary world. A trained chef and former café owner, she is president of the culinary research firm Menu Matters and in this episode she predicts the next hot cuisine—not one you might expect, explains how restaurateurs have gone wrong…

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Thomas Montgomery Replay 1:07:50

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We are taking this week off for the holidays, but wanted to put something out in case anyone needed a TCATT fix. This is a fascinating 2022 episode that has always stuck with us. The level of deceit and horrible decisions in this one is off the charts. Thomas Montgomery is currently incarcerated for murdering his 22-year-old coworker, Brian Barrett…

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Master Mixologist Mariena Mercer Boarini on the hottest drink trends, the explosion in mocktails, and her time as a “Tequila Goddess” 35:30

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Mariena Mercer Boarini invents 300 cocktails a year as Master Mixologist for Wynn Resorts, North America. She supervises the drinks programs at nearly 40 venues at Wynn’s flagship in Las Vegas, treating drinks as culinary creations, collaborating with chefs to match drinks with specific dishes, and often employing incredible molecular gastronomy te…

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Alvin and Judith Neelley 1:10:02

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Alvin and Judith Neelley were a young married couple who went on a violent crime spree in the fall of 1982 that resulted in the deaths of two victims, one of whom was just thirteen years old. A teenager herself, Judith Neelley would become the youngest woman sentenced to death in the United States. Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss Alvin and Judi…

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548 - Jared Schonig: Playing "Just In Time" and other Broadway Shows, Touring and Recording with the 8 Bit Big Band, Bringing Something True to Himself to Everything 1:02:40

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Award winning drummer, composer & bandleader Jared Schonig has toured and/or recorded internationally with Nicholas Payton, Dr. Lonnie Smith, Chris Potter, John Patitucci, Donny McCaslin, Darcy James Argue & Secret Society, The 8-Bit Big Band, Miho Hazama & m_Unit, Dave Grusin, David Foster, Laurence Hobgood, Tim Hagans, Fred Hersch, Wycliffe Gordo…

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Chef Darian Bryan on pioneering Jamaican fine dining in the US, becoming a personal chef for Buffalo Bills MVP quarterback Josh Allen, and proving the doubters wrong 38:50

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Born in Jamaica, now living in Buffalo, NY, Chef Darian Bryan has elevatedJamaican cuisine to the fine dining level at his restaurant, and through hiswork as a private chef. He has also amassed a roster of Buffalo Bills NFLplayers including MVP Qquarterback Josh Allen as clients, as an in-home private chef, preparing ready-to-heat meals, and as a s…

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Brittanee Drexel Part 2 1:04:35

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Brittanee Drexel was a teenager from New York State who went missing during a spring break trip in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Her case remained unsolved for years and sparked nationwide interest. Join Mike and Gibby for the 2nd and final part of the case of Brittanee Drexel. In part two, we’ll learn how police used advances in technology to arre…

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547 - Antonio Sanchez: Staying Artistically and Creatively Curious, Composing Music for the Movie Birdman & the TV Series: The Studio 1:33:28

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Antonio Sanchez has become one of the most sought-after drummers in the international jazz scene. Following 18 years and 9 albums as one of the most revered collaborators with guitarist/composer Pat Metheny, he also has recorded and performed with many other most prominent artists like Chick Corea, Gary Burton, Michael Brecker, Charlie Haden and To…

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Eater Editor-In-Chief Stephanie Wu on the newest trends in American food, what’s ahead, the Eater 38, and what it’s like being the person so many Americans rely on to decide where – and what – to eat 48:04

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Eater Editor-In-Chief Stephanie Wu is probably the most influentialperson in American food. She was raised in the Taiwan capital of Taipei, one of the world’s great food cities. After college in New York, she began a meteoric magazine career that now sees her in charge of the editorial content at Eater, which just celebrated its 20th anniversary, a…

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Brittanee Drexel Part 1 1:01:49

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Brittanee Drexel was a teenager from New York State who went missing during a spring break trip in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Her case remained unsolved for years and sparked nationwide interest. Join Mike and Gibby for part 1 of the Brittanee Drexel case. In what may be a TCATT first, we actually covered this on TCATT unsolved back in 2019 on e…

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546 - Bryan Carter: From Drumming with Jazz Greats to Composing and Arranging for Broadway 57:58

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Bryan Carter is a Grammy and Tony Award-winning drummer, vocalist, composer, arranger, orchestrator, and bandleader. After completing his training at The Juilliard School, Carter played with legendary artists including McCoy Tyner, Wynton Marsalis, Kenny Barron, and Kurt Elling. In addition to working in the worlds of film, television, and Broadway…

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Food and Wine Best New Chef Jordan Rubin on the unique sushi restaurant he started as a food cart and combining sushi tradition with bold and unexpected flavors 40:12

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Chef Jordan Rubin got into sushi by accident when the sushi chef’sassistant didn’t show up for work at the restaurant where he was making salads. From there, he’s worked his way up to owning his own sushi restaurant, Mr. Tuna and being named a 2025 Best New Chef by Food & Wine. That climb began when he turned a hot dog cart into a sushi cart and be…

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Irene Garza 1:05:44

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25-year-old Irene Garza was a Texas beauty queen and schoolteacher whose murder remained unsolved for more than 50 years. Irene was last seen going into confession at her church, leading police to question the priest who was the last person to see Irene alive. Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss the murder of Irene Garza. The priest, John Feit, was…

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Master of the Turducken Matt Rebhan on creating the ultimate Thanksgiving item, three generations in the food biz, and how to pick and cook the perfect steak. 34:09

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Matt Rebhan is the third-generation owner of his family’s Alpine Steakhouse and Butcher Shop in Sarasota, Florida. And a master of making the turducken – a turkey stuffed with a chicken, stuffed with a duck, which runs circles around a plain ol’ turkey for Thanksgiving. He first got national exposure for his turducken on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives…

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Marie Robards 1:00:59

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Marie Robards was charged with poisoning her father with chemicals she stole from her high school laboratory. Marie, who was just sixteen at the time, claimed she only wanted to make her father sick so she could go back to living with her mother, but prosecutors described the death of Steven Robards as “coldblooded murder” and “the perfect crime.” …

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545 - Bryan Owings: Embracing Your Sound, Drumming with Iris Dement, Shelby Lynne & Emmy Lou Harris 1:33:40

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Born in Mississippi, Bryan Owings moved to Nashville in the late 1980's to pursue his career as a session drummer. His discography is vast, spanning decades and boasting credits with artists like Buddy Miller, Iris Dement, Tony Joe White, Wanda Jackson, Sue Foley, Delbert McClinton, Lucinda Williams and Emmy Lou Harris Bryan, was also included in t…

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Cousins Jared Rouben and Jeremy Cohn on adding a restaurant to their brewery – and winning a Michelin Star 32:08

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A Michelin starred brewery! Cousins Jared Rouben (a graduate of bothculinary school and brewing school) and Jeremy Cohn, a Wharton business grad, began by opening Moody Tongue Brewing in Chicago, then expanded into restaurants. The one they run above their brewery, featuring a hyper-seasonal tasting menu with a beer pairing for each course, has ear…

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William Walker 57:33

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William Walker was a Cleveland firefighter who was fatally shot in his driveway one night in November 2013. Over a year later, a Crime Stoppers tip led police to look into those closest to William as suspects. Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss the murder of William Walker. The murder investigation would uncover a tangled web of lies and deceit, a…

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544 - Luther & Jano Rix: Their First Album Together as Father & Son, But Far From Their First Collaboration 1:01:00

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Jano Rix is best known as one third of The Wood Brothers. His dad Luther's drumming career spans half a century and ranges from Bob Dylan's "Rolling Thunder" tour to Rent and Tommy on Broadway. Their new album, Legacy Vol. 1 is an exploration of their shared history and musical connection. In this episode, Luther and Jano talk about: Luther’s start…

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Chef Amy Mehrtens on cooking at a New Orleans legend, then moving on to run a NOLA kitchen of her own and getting creative with that city’s classics 35:28

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Growing up in a military family, Chef Amy Mehrtens explored new tastes invarious places around the world. She trained at the Culinary Institute of America, then worked her way up to Sous Chef at the legendary Commander’s Palace in New Orleans. She is now Executive Chef at Copper Vine in NOLA, where she is expanding her repertoire beyond traditional…

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Shawn Johnson 59:39

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Shawn Johnson traveled to New Orleans for a work conference. He was eager to explore the city and meet new people, but Shawn was found dead in his hotel room on the last day of his trip. Investigators set out to identify four people captured on surveillance entering Shawn’s hotel room before he was killed. Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss the mu…

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543 - Scott Williamson: Playing the Song, Not the Drums, The Good and Bad of Home Recording, Working with Producer Bob Ezrin 1:32:08

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Scott Williamson has been leaving his creative footprint on the Nashville musical landscape since 1990. He has drummed and/or produced for numerous artists including Blake Shelton, Reba McEntire, Brooks & Dunn, Kip Moore, Lady Antebellum, Franchesca Battistelli, Natalie Grant, Lincoln Brewster, Alice Cooper, Danny Gokey, Casting Crowns, DC Talk, Bo…

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Cleveland Chef Vinnie Cimino on being named a Food and Wine 2025 Best New Chef for re-inventing midwestern cuisine 32:42

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Northern Ohio native Vinnie Cimino is reinventing traditionalmidwestern cuisine as “modern grandma” cooking at his Cleveland restaurant Cordelia. His signature dishes include a box of pull-apartsmashburgers topped with Kool-Aid pickles, steak tartare done as an homage to the Galley Boy cheeseburger at famed local chain Swensons, corned beef reimagi…

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Jose Herran 1:09:44

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Jose Herran moved to Pennsylvania in the fall of 2015 to live in a property owned by an old friend. He went missing weeks later. The case went cold, but a year later, a police informant in an arson case claimed he knew exactly what happened to Jose. Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss the murder of Jose Herran. Roberto Torner and David Alzugaray ca…

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542 - Jordan Rose: Touring with Maggie Rogers, Working with David Foster on "Boop", Assessing the Opportunity Landscape 1:10:55

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Jordan Rose is a New York drummer whose most recent activity includes a tour with Maggie Rogers, multiple Broadway shows including the run of "Boop", Theo Katzman, and countless recording projects. What went into his decision to accept the Maggie Rogers gig Being open to an opportunity that doesn’t necessarily align with your stated goals What he l…

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Chef Diane Moua on her restaurant being named 2025 Food and Wine restaurant of the year, featuring a cuisine most Americans have never heard of – Hmong cooking 35:50

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Chef Diane Moua grew up a child of refugees in the tight knitHmong community, which at the time limited a woman’s professionalopportunities. Still, she followed her culinary dreams and became a wildlysuccessful pastry chef in Minneapolis. Then she took on an even greaterchallenge – opening a restaurant of her own and adding savory Hmong cooking to …

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The D.C. Arsonist 1:15:42

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In 2003 and 2004, the DC area experienced multiple house fires with suspicious similarities. The fires resulted in two deaths and significant property destruction. An ATF-led task force identified the arsonist’s signature incendiary device, and the same DNA profile was found at several fires. Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss the D.C. Arsonist. T…

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541 - Tim Buell: Home Recording Insights, The Importance of Communication, What “Raw Tracks” Really Means 1:48:31

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Tim Buell is a Nashville-based drummer who has toured with several artists like Michael W. Smith (three time Grammy winner, 45 Dove awards), Cody Fry (two time Grammy nominated), Gloriana, Jana Kramer, Jerrod Niemann, Remedy Drive, and many others. He also records drums for clients all over the world from his home studio and other Nashville-based s…

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Chef Kyle Knall on training at legendary restaurants, then opening his own place and helping turn a spotlight on an unexpectedly hot dining city. 35:33

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After training under legendary southern chef Frank Stitt, thenworking his way up to sous chef at New York’s famed Gramercy Tavern, Kyle Knall has become one of the hot young chefs turning once-sleepy Milwaukee into a culinary hotspot. His Birch restaurant features a farm to table menu and open fire cooking. And his French inspired Cassis will be op…

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Playing the Long Game: The Power of Self-Control 34:23

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As a special addition to this week's episode, you can see Katy's full sit-down interview with Angela Duckworth, where they also explore the relationship between self-control and grit. Watch or listen to their conversation on YouTube or Spotify. When your emotions flare or temptation calls, what does it take to hold back? Whether it’s resisting the …

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Bonus: A Sit Down With Katy Milkman & Angela Duckworth 33:36

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In this bonus addition of Choiceology, Katy Milkman sits down with psychologist and Grit author Dr. Angela Duckworth, a leading expert on self-control. She breaks down what science tells us about managing impulses, why willpower by itself falls short, and how simple environmental tweaks and practical strategies can help anyone delay gratification a…

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Brian Sugrim 1:11:23

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In 1996, Brian Sugrim confessed to his then-girlfriend that he killed a man. In 2003, he told her he killed a woman, and even showed her where he buried the body. She waited years to tell the police out of fear for her and their children’s safety. Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss Brian Sugrim. This is a man who terrorized his wife and family for…

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540 - Sam Webster: Becoming a "Master Doubler" in LA, Thriving on Variety, Getting the Most Out of Mentors 1:15:06

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Sam Webster is a drummer and percussionist based in his hometown of LA. Floating between a wide variety of disciplines and genres, he has amassed an impressive list of credits both live and in the studio. His mentors include Mike Englander and Jeff Hamilton, and he is active with the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, several groups at Disneyland, and many …

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Baker Kelly Jacques on being named a 2025 Food and Wine Best New Chef, and on her unique baked takes on New Orleans favorites 36:11

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New Orleans baker Kelly Jacques was just named a Food and WineBest New Chef for 2025. After making her mark in New York, she is now running her own bakery in New Orleans, re-defining what to expect from baked goods with signature dishes that include the boudin boy, a highly elevated hot pocket—a croissant stuffed with boudin sausage and a boiled eg…

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Tiffany Boyer 1:00:27

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Tiffany Boyer went missing in August 2015 after she accused a well-known Albuquerque local called “Machete Bob” of rape. He disappeared shortly before Tiffany did, and investigators were tasked with figuring out the link between the two missing persons cases. Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss the missing persons cases of Tiffany Boyer and "Machet…

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539 - Narada Michael Walden: Performing Without Judgment, Joining Mahavishnu Orchestra, Working with Sir George Martin 1:01:00

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⁠Narada Michael Walden ⁠is an EMMY and multi-GRAMMY winner who has produced hits for artists as diverse as Aretha Franklin, Steve Winwood, Ray Charles, Wynonna Judd, Whitney Houston, George Michael, Mariah Carey, Barbara Streisand, Lionel Ritchie, Lisa Fischer, Stevie Wonder, Tom Jones, Jeff Beck, The Temptations, and many others. His music flows f…

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Le Cirque and Spotted Pig alum, Chef Casey Wall on opening a hot new French/Texan hybrid in Austin after fifteen years as a successful restaurateur in Australia. 40:35

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How Mindset Shapes Success 35:08

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Most of us label ourselves early on as academic (or not), athletic (or not), or talented (or not). But even if you feel like you're lacking in natural talent or ability in certain areas, approaching new skills or challenges with openness, effort, and curiosity can take you farther than you might expect. In this episode of Choiceology with Katy Milk…

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The Night Stalker 1:05:58

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For 17 years, an unknown suspect called the Night Stalker carried out a series of burglaries and sexual attacks against the elderly in South London, Kent, and Surrey, England. In 2009, a massive surveillance operation resulted in an arrest and identification. The Night Stalker was branded one of the most prolific and depraved sex attackers in Briti…

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538 - Dave Elitch Live Clinic: New Course - “Your Mind’s Ear”, Q&A From Our Audience, Inspiration from Non-Music Sources 1:38:08

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Dave Elitch has been teaching privately for over 20 years and has developed a reputation as the technique/body mechanic specialist for drum set. He has helped many of the world's best players as well as top educators "get out of their own way" by being as efficient as possible in regards to conservation of motion and energy. The more we’re able to …

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A double helping of great restaurants off the beaten path: The chef behind a Colorado restaurant you have to ski or snowshoe to get to—and the owners of a James Beard Award winning family favorite in Alaska ... 51:06

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It’s a double helping of great eating off the beaten path. Erica Curry, who runs the Tennessee Pass Cookhouse at an altitude above 10,000 feet in Colorado explains how diners have to hike, snowshoe, or ski a mile to reach it. Once there, they enjoy four course meals featuring local ingredients, such as elk tenderloin with blueberry, sage, andport r…

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Rodney Alcala Part 3 54:39

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Rodney Alcala was an American serial killer and sex offender who was sentenced to death in California for multiple murders. Alcala has been conclusively linked to eight murders, but authorities suspect he could have killed over 100 people during his travels around the country. Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss the infamous serial killer Rodney Al…

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537 - Eric Somers-Urrea: Playing with Marina City, La Armada, and Makeout, Studying Classical and World Music, Raising the Stakes on Yourself 1:16:52

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Eric Somers-Urrea. Eric is a Chicago based drummer but also gets around to Nashville and LA, founding member of the band Marina City, and also plays with other touring acts including La Armada and Makeout. He was born and raised in the Chicago area and studied at the University of Illinois. In this episode, Eric talks about: The evolution of his ba…

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2025 James Beard Best Chef in NY state Vijay Kumar on bringing a little known southern Indian cuisine to his Michelin-starred restaurant the New York Times ranked #1 in NY 32:24

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Born in southern India, a region rarely represented on Indian restaurant menus in the U.S., Chef Vijay Kumar was raised in rural poverty. His culinary aspirations surfaced early and he attended culinary school in India then worked on cruise ships and in restaurants in a variety of locations before coming to the United States and finding a culinary …

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Why Starting Over Hurts 37:56

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If you've ever gotten well into a project—maybe a DIY renovation—and then realized that you've taken the wrong approach, you probably know that it's very tempting to just stay the course. Starting all over again would be so painful, even if starting over is clearly the best option. Or maybe you've taken a wrong turn on a hike and only noticed it a …

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Rodney Alcala Part 2 1:00:03

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Rodney Alcala was an American serial killer and sex offender who was sentenced to death in California for multiple murders. Alcala has been conclusively linked to eight murders, but authorities suspect he could have killed over 100 people during his travels around the country. Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss the infamous serial killer Rodney Al…

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536 - Rob Walbourne: New Live Pretenders Album, Working at Noble and Cooley, UK to the US 1:25:03

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Rob Walbourne grew up in North London and started playing drums at the age of 10 before working professionally at the age of 15. After his move to the U.S., he lived briefly in New York City before eventually settling down in Simsbury, CT where he found work at the Noble and Cooley drum company. He’s had the opportunity to have played with such lum…

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Chef Kelly Franz on the challenge of coming home to a legendary Charleston restaurant to take it into the future without discarding its storied past 40:35

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Chef Kelly Franz developed her taste for great food growing up in Europe as part of a military family. She made her name during the culinary boom in Charleston, rising to Executive Chef at the storied Magnolias restaurant, which took low country cooking upscale. Now she has returned as Culinary Director to freshen up the menu, mindful that there ar…