Best Chris Kellogg Podcasts (2025)

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False Creek is ALIVE | Chris Harley & Colleen Kellogg 43:57

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It's widely assumed that False Creek is so polluted that it is devoid of life. We’re here to say, in fact, no — False Creek is ALIVE! In this episode, anchor Matt Brown sits down with Chris Harley and Colleen Kellogg, to discuss the ways we can conceive of different levels of biodiversity, the features of False Creek (both physical and social) that…

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Kyle Knall (Birch - Milwaukee) on Mentorship, Chef-Farmer Synergies, and his Upcoming Cassis Restaurant 1:09:41

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Chef Kyle Knall shares about his formative years in New York City, and how and why he relocated to Milwaukee, where he's found success with Birch restaurant, and plans to open his second venture, Cassis, this winter. Huge thanks to Andrew Talks to Chefs’ presenting sponsor, meez, the recipe operating software for culinary professionals. Meez powers…

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How to Stop Comparing Yourself and Start Becoming. 8:37

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The comparison trap ends here. This episode is a deep-dive into reclaiming your worth in a world that keeps score with likes and followers. Get ready for challenges that can shift your mindset to turn envy into empowerment. For more self help tips visit audio books on audible now! Click here! If you'd like to make a donation to keep The Power of UP…

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Joshua Pinsky (Claud & Penny, NYC) on Influences, Concepting Restaurants, & Defining One's Culinary Style 1:17:48

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Longtime listeners know that Claud restaurant is one of Andrew's favorite places in New York City. And that Penny, the same group's seafood-counter restaurant, has also been a rousing success. In a rare interview, chef of both restaurants, Joshua Pinsky, sits down with Andrew to discuss his personal and professional background, and related subjects…

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Speak It Into Existence: The Power of Daily Affirmations 9:27

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What if changing the way you talk to yourself could change the way you experience the world? In this episode, we explore the science behind affirmations and the psychology of self-belief. You’ll discover how consistent, intentional self-talk can strengthen neural pathways, reduce stress, and boost confidence. Plus, we’ll share practical tools for b…

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False Creek Speaks | Kai Chan & Stepan Wood 55:55

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Environmental personhood promises to enshrine natural entities (for instance, bodies of water) as legal persons, with their own rights and standing. It's a concept grounded in many Indigenous ways of relating to nature, and is popularly understood as a means to protect nature's interests under otherwise extractive or destructive economic and legal …

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The Real Beauty Of Getting Older 10:17

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They say wisdom comes with age — but it also comes with laughter, heartbreak, triumph, and change. “The Wisdom Curve” explores the lessons learned over decades, offering insight into how age shapes creativity, relationships, and happiness. This episode of The Power of UP! reminds us that the longer we live, the more deeply we understand what truly …

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The Art of Waking Up Happy 7:58

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By Chris Kellogg

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Food Sovereignty in False Creek | Leona Brown & Zaida Schneider 45:27

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How To Find The True Meaning In Your Life 9:31

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By Chris Kellogg

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Sneaky Fitness: Fooling Your Mind Into Liking Exercise 9:41

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Do you struggle to get yourself off the couch and into workout mode? You’re not alone. In this episode, Chris Kellogg dives into the clever psychology hacks and mindset shifts that can trick your brain into actually wanting to exercise. For more mental health tips visit audio books on audible now! Click here! If you'd like to make a donation to kee…

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Click Less, Live More: Stop Your Shopping Addiction 9:50

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Do you find yourself filling online carts you don’t need, chasing sales for the thrill, or struggling with the guilt of overspending? You’re not alone. The Power of UP! is your safe space to break free from shopping obsession. For more mental health tips visit audio books on audible now! Click here! If you'd like to make a donation to keep The Powe…

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Keep Calm and Skip the Small Stuff 5:32

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Life throws us little annoyances every day—traffic jams, spilled coffee, that one person who never replies to emails. But what if we stopped giving so much energy to the small stuff? In this episode, we’ll explore how to shift perspective, let go of minor stresses, and focus on what really matters. For more mental health tips visit audio books on a…

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Permission to Chill: Why Doing Nothing Is Good for You 7:40

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Feeling guilty for taking a break? You're not alone. In this episode, Chris Kellogg dives into the science and psychology behind rest and relaxation—and why it's not lazy to slow down. For more mental health tips visit audio books on audible now! Click here! If you'd like to make a donation to keep The Power of UP! podcast thriving, donate now.…

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Choose Positive People, Choose Peace 7:27

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Who you spend time with matters more than you think. In this episode of The Power of UP!, dive into how surrounding yourself with positive, uplifting people can dramatically improve your mental health. For more mental health tips visit audio books on audible now! Click here! If you'd like to make a donation to keep The Power of UP! podcast thriving…

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Zzz to Zen: The Mental Health Benefits of Sleep 5:56

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We hear it all the time — "get more sleep!" But what if better sleep isn’t just about feeling rested — what if it’s the foundation of better mental health? For more mental health tips visit audio books on Audible now! Click here! If you'd like to make a donation to keep The Power of UP! podcast thriving, donate now.…

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Quieting the Mind: How to Manage Obsessive Thoughts 7:28

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Do you find yourself stuck in repetitive thought loops that feel impossible to escape? You're not alone—and you're not broken. In this episode, we explore what obsessive thoughts are, why they happen, and how to manage them in a way that supports mental clarity and emotional balance. For more mental health tips visit audio books on Audible now! Cli…

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Conservation through Reconciliation | Eli Enns & Soudeh Jamshidian 1:08:46

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"Environmental conservation" has meant many things: the protection of at-risk species and ecosystems, but also the eviction and exclusion of Indigenous peoples and lifeways. In this episode, Eli Enns and Soudeh Jamshidian (both of the IISAAK Olam Foundation) sit down with anchor Mutuma to discuss new frameworks for conservation that centre Indigeno…

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Unbothered: Breaking Free from Other People’s Opinions 6:00

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Ever find yourself stuck replaying conversations, overthinking what someone might think about you? You're not alone—and you're not stuck. In this episode, we’re diving deep into the invisible weight of other people’s opinions and how to finally put it down. For more mental health tips visit audio books on Audible now! Click here! If you'd like to m…

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Finding Peace, Presence, and Purpose Beyond Death 5:24

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What if death wasn’t something to fear—but something to understand, embrace, and even learn from? In this eye-opening episode, we take a fresh look at death—not as a dark, taboo topic, but as a powerful reminder of how to live more fully, love more deeply, and focus on what truly matters. For more mental health tips visit audio books on Audible now…

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Effortless Encounters: Taking The Edge Off When Meeting New People 4:40

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Does your mind race before introductions? Do you dread small talk or worry about saying the “wrong” thing? If meeting new people feels more like a task than a connection, this episode is for you. For more mental health tips visit audio books on Audible now! Click here! If you'd like to make a donation to keep The Power of UP! podcast thriving, dona…

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From Panic to Power: Facing Social Anxiety 4:44

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Do you overthink every conversation, replay awkward moments in your head, or avoid social situations altogether? You're not alone. In this episode, we dive deep into the often-overwhelming world of social anxiety—what it is, why it happens, and most importantly, how to manage it. For more mental health tips visit audio books on Audible now! Click h…

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Living in the Now: Embracing the Power of the Present Moment 5:31

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This episode is your guide to unlocking the incredible potential that comes with living fully in the present. In a world that constantly pulls us between the past and the future, this podcast is a celebration of the magic of now. For more mental health tips visit audio books on Audible now! Click here! If you'd like to make a donation to keep The P…

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Rising from Rock Bottom: Finding Your Way Up When You’re at Your Lowest 3:04

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This episode is dedicated to helping you rebuild, heal, and rise above the hardest moments in life. Whether you’re facing personal challenges, feeling stuck, or navigating deep struggles, this show offers real, actionable advice and uplifting stories from someone who has walked the same path. For more mental health tips visit audio books on Audible…

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Chris Shepherd (Southern Smoke Foundation) on Finding the Kitchen, Cooking Instinctually, and Answering the Call 1:24:15

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As the Southern Smoke Foundation's big fall fundraiser approaches on October 4, 2025, Chris Shepherd--who co-founded the foundation with Lindsey Brown (also his wife)--sits down with Andrew to discuss the crucial, grant-based work the organization does for hospitality professionals. He also shares his own personal story and how cooking became its p…

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Taking the Plunge | Dr. Melissa Lem & Fin Donnelly 55:36

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In our debut episode, anchor Matt Brown is joined by Dr. Melissa Lem and Fin Donnelly to discuss why access to clean “blue spaces” is vital for our health, communities, and climate future, and why community advocacy is essential to delivering it. Connecting with nature, including water bodies such as False Creek, fosters a virtuous cycle of steward…

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When It's Time to Say Goodbye to the Industry: A Special Conversation with Chef Andrew Turner, Proprietor of Valley Wine Merchants (Newberg, OR) 46:00

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Chef Andrew Turner came up cooking for legends like Alain Ducasse, Hubert Keller, and Joachim Splichal, and became a chef in his own right for several years. Then, he decided that having the personal life he craved would mean leaving the industry into which he'd poured so much of himself. In this short conversation, Andrew shares from both sides of…

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Adam McFarland & Tom Rogers LIVE! at their Hit Chicago Restaurant John's Food & Wine (Recorded Before an Industry Audience During the 2025 James Beard Foundation Awards Weekend) 55:10

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This spring, amidst the frenzy of James Beard Foundation Awards weekend in Chicago, chef-proprietors Adam McFarland & Tom Rogers welcomed Andrew to their hit restaurant John's Food & Wine for a LIVE! podcast session before an industry audience. In a tight 42 minutes, the chefs shared their respective backstories, discussed the restaurant's innovati…

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Episode 131: Claire Green is having a (10,000) moment (s) 1:17:20

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This week, we’re sharing our conversation with Claire Green, a member of the Peninsula Distance Club, Tracksmith Amateur Support Program athlete, and substitute math teacher. Claire had a breakout 10,000 race at the Sound Running meet back in March – her first crack at that distance. We talk about balancing training with a full-time job. From winte…

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Maria Rodriguez (Head Bartender, Cantina Rosa--Chicago) on Mixologists versus Bartenders, What Makes a Great Drink, & Military-Restaurant Industry Parallels 51:41

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For the first time, we welcome a bartender to the pod: Maria Rodriguez of Cantina Rosa in Chicago, Illinois. The bar is part of friend of the pod Erick Williams' restaurant group, and is focused on Mexican spirits, especially agave-based ones such as mezcal and tequila. In this conversation, recorded on site at Cantina Rosa, Maria shares her path t…

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Jackie Carnesi (Kellogg's Diner--Brooklyn) on Learning to Love New York, Preserving Landmark Restaurants, and the Push-Pull of Fine Dining 1:09:27

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Jackie Carnesi has reinvigorated Brooklyn's Kellogg's Diner, a 24-hour destination diner (if there is such a thing) that serves traditional diner food alongside killer Tex-Mex, culled from Jackie's memories of her Texas childhood. In this conversation, recorded on-site at the diner, she recounts her slow discovery of the pro kitchen, initially relu…

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Yara Herrera (Hellbender restaurant--Queens, NY) on Standing Out, Fitting in, and Honing Your Culinary Voice 1:25:42

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Chef Yara Herrera, a native of Los Angeles, worked in some of LA's most demanding kitchens (Spago, Providence, Majordomo) before moving to New York City and Momofuko Ko. During the pandemic, after gaining attention for her own food in pop-up form, she was approached by the owners of Rolo's--the hit restaurant in Ridgewood, Queens--about partnering …

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Douglas Keane (Chef-Owner, Cyrus; Author, Culinary Leverage) on Kitchen Culture, the Cost of Ego, and the Pace of Change 1:02:53

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Douglas Keane has enjoyed tremendous success at his Cyrus restaurant in Geyserville, CA. At the same time, he's observed the need for change on many fronts in the hospitality industry, and instituted some of those changes himself. in his first book, Culinary Leverage: A Journey Through the Heat, he divides his attentions between relating his own st…

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Anne McBride (Vice President of Impact, James Beard Foundation) Discusses the Foundation's 2025 Independent Restaurant Industry Report 1:22:56

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The James Beard Foundation's Independent Restaurant Industry Report 2025 (which we highly recommend all listeners read), offers insights and possible solutions to a wide range of challenges and opportunities for American restaurants. Produced in collaboration with Deloitte, the survey is based on interviews with 50 independent restaurateurs and sur…

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John Birdsall (author, What Is Queer Food? How We Served a Revolution) on Community, Culture, and Quiche 41:10

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Author John Birdsall makes his return to the pod to discuss his new book What Is Queer Food? How We Served a Revolution—a deeply personal and sweeping look at the intersection of queer life in the United States, and food culture here. Zooming in from his home in Tucson, John reflects on the stories, people, and moments that shaped the book, and why…

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Nidal Barake (One of Each podcast) on Infiltrating the Chef World, Global Travel, and Adapting to the Moment 58:04

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As longtime fans of the pod know, there's nothing we love more than a crossover episode with a show we're friendly with. It reminds us of when we were kids and Saturday morning cartoons did the same thing, with characters from one show appearing on another, and vice versa. (That's why the animated episode image today.) So we're thrilled to welcome …

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Ari Miller (Philadelphia) on Shifting from Journalism to Cooking, Breakout Dishes, and the Meaning of "Relationship Cuisine" 1:08:08

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Ari Miller’s evolution from journalist to chef was anything but traditional. In this revealing conversation, he shares how food became both his creative outlet and medium for making sense of a dark and complicated world. From growing up in a dysfunctional household consumed with historical atrocities, to finding meaning in kitchens in Tel Aviv and …

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Welcome Aboard! 1:10

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Welcome to Waterbodies — a podcast from the Friends of False Creek. On this podcast (recorded on-location in False Creek), we're platforming expert conversations to foster a deeper, mutual relationship between people and urban waterways, and amplify local voices shaping public policy. We're calling for False Creek to be included in Canada’s 30 by 3…

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David Nayfeld (Che Fico, et. al. -- Northern California) on His First Cookbook, Dad, What's for Dinner? 42:26

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Friend of the pod David Nayfeld, of Che Fico and other Bay Area restaurants, discusses his inaugural cookbook, Dad, What's for DInner--an outstanding first effort, and a perfect Father's Day gift. Huge thanks to Andrew Talks to Chefs’ presenting sponsor, meez, the recipe operating software for culinary professionals. Meez powers the Andrew Talks to…

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Episode 130: Chris Schierholtz Fixed Wednesdays 1:09:06

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This week, we’re sharing our conversation with Chris Schierholtz, the creator of Rally Wednesday—a movement that’s part run club, part social experiment, and all about building community through shared experience. From helping launch Airbnb Experiences to reimagining hump day as the most fun day of the week, Chris brings his love of the outdoors, h…

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Episode 129: Bay to Breakers with Skechers 28:51

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In this episode, Mimi and Stephen from Skechers team up at the Bay to Breakers expo to talk all things Bay Area running, the joyful chaos of Bay to Breakers, and what makes the new Skechers AERO Series so exciting for runners chasing speed and fun. Highlights include: 🦍 Pontificating how fast you can actually run in a gorilla suit 🎭 Why Bay to Brea…

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Besha Rodell (author, Hunger Like a Thirst) on Restaurant Criticism, Nomadic Living, and Writing Her First Memoir 54:51

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Besha Rodell has written about food and/or reviewed restaurants for Creative Loafing, LA Weekly, The New York Times, Food & Wine, and other outlets, and is currently the restaurant critic for The Age. Today, she joins us to discuss her moving and entertaining new memoir Hunger Like a Thirst. The book tells the story of Besha's nomadic child- and ad…

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Episode 128: Sylvie Abel 1:18:10

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This week, we’re talking to Sylvie Abel, a superstar trail runner and incredible human who found her sense of belonging on the trails of a new country. Sylvie’s journey wasn’t just about discovering running—it was about navigating a new country while finding her strength, her people, and ultimately, herself. Sylvie is an open book and shares what r…

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EXCLUSIVE! RETURN OF THE LA CHEF CONFERENCE: A Special Announcement by Conference Founder Brad Metzger & Host Chef Neal Fraser 45:11

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For nearly a decade, the LA Chef Conference has been the gathering of Los Angeles chefs and industry professionals. After a one-year hiatus, the conference returns this October 6 in its new home at Redbird and Vibiana in Downtown LA. On this episode, conference founder Brad Metzger and host chef Neal Fraser join Andrew to discuss some featured topi…

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Episode 127: Bay to Breakers, ROTB x Skechers (it's gonna be May) 16:51

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Some reflections on the past 5 years and an exciting announcement. We’re teaming up with @skechers to bring the hype for this year’s Bay to Breakers! Come hang with us for a LIVE podcast on Saturday 5/17 at 2:30pm at Sports Basement Stonestown (📍🎙️). 🏁 HAYES HILL CHALLENGE IS ON! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️ This is your chance to crush the most iconic climb at Ba…

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Emily Yuen (Lingo restaurant, Brooklyn) on Moving on from French Cuisine, Finding Her Culinary Voice, and Why She Never Says Never 1:04:58

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Before launching her hit modern-Japanese restaurant Lingo in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, chef Emily Yuen worked in some hardcore French kitchens in London and Singapore, then found her way to New York City. In this conversation, Emily shares her evolution from French to Japanese cuisine, how she developed her management chops, and the disparate influence…

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Calvin Eng (Bonnie's restaurant, Brooklyn, & author of Salt Sugar MSG) on the Value of Unconventional Training, Generations of Cantonese-American Food, and Whether There's Such a Thing as NYC Cuisine 1:16:52

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Calvin Eng has had a busy and successful few years. His restaurant Bonnie's in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, has become a hub of modern Cantonese-American cuisine, and now he's out with his first cookbook, Salt Sugar MSG: Recipes and Stories from a Cantonese American Home. Andrew caught up with Calvin at his home in Williamsburg to discuss his path to hi…

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Inside the Chefs ❤️ LA Benefit! (featuring Nyesha Arrington, Ellen Marie Bennett, Billy Harris, Sherry Yard, and others) 1:03:08

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A few weeks ago, in record time, the good folks behind the LA Chef Conference, organized a benefit for victims of the recent, devastating LA wildfires. Dubbed Chefs ❤️ LA, the event raised more than$800,000, with all proceeds going to World Central Kitchen and Restaurants Care to support their work on behalf of those who lost their homes in the con…

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Remembering André Soltner (previously unaired 2016 interview) 1:15:00

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Earlier this year, we lost one of the greatest and most influential chefs ever to ply his trade in the United States, when André Soltner passed away at age 92. On the day the culinary community pay their respects at a celebration of his life in New York City, we wanted to share this previously unaired conversation with Chef Soltner, recorded in 201…

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Episode 126: Katie Douglas, Running Wylder 1:12:29

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This week, we’re sharing our conversation with Katie Douglas, founder of Running Wylder, designer, and lifelong athlete who found her way to running through a love of movement and community. From growing up in a family of runners to working at Lululemon, she’s always followed her instincts—even when that meant taking a leap into something new. In t…