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#354 Andrew Gruel - From Flavors To Flames

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Zuby is joined by chef and social commentator Andrew Gruel, who shares his remarkable journey from being a childhood cook to becoming a celebrated TV chef. He discusses his career trajectory and his experience running restaurants in California during the Covid-19 pandemic. The conversation also covers the 2025 Southern California wildfires, Andrew’s family values, and his vision for America’s future

Sponsors:

Sambrosa - Wake up ready to embrace life's opportunities. Try Sambrosa and get 10% off at https://sambrosa.com/zuby10

Lucid - Are you a fan of dystopian fiction and sci-fi thrillers? Check out the novel 'Lucid' by Michael S. Milano at https://lucidthebook.com

Timestamps:

(00:18) Introduction

(02:40) Introduction to food/cooking

(04:59) The journey from child cook to TV chef

(11:23) Hardest points in Andrew’s career

(13:48) Transition to social commentary interests

(17:38) California during the pandemic

(21:31) Threats Andrew faced

(22:50) Pandemic reflections

(32:21) 2025 Southern California wildfires

(40:28) Is DOGE ‘draining the swamp?’

(43:00) How Andrew met his wife & importance of family

(50:27) What’s next for Andrew?

(51:30) Andrew’s outlook on America

(53:34) Outro

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https://x.com/chefgruel?lang=en

https://linktr.ee/andrewgruel

Subscribe to the 'Real Talk With Zuby' podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify & more - https://fanlink.tv/zubypodcast

Merch, Music & Books - https://teamzuby.com

'Strong Advice: Zuby's Guide to Fitness For Everybody' eBook - https://gumroad.com/l/zubyfitness


Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/real-talk-with-zuby/donations
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Manage episode 471215923 series 2491592
Content provided by Zuby. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Zuby or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

Zuby is joined by chef and social commentator Andrew Gruel, who shares his remarkable journey from being a childhood cook to becoming a celebrated TV chef. He discusses his career trajectory and his experience running restaurants in California during the Covid-19 pandemic. The conversation also covers the 2025 Southern California wildfires, Andrew’s family values, and his vision for America’s future

Sponsors:

Sambrosa - Wake up ready to embrace life's opportunities. Try Sambrosa and get 10% off at https://sambrosa.com/zuby10

Lucid - Are you a fan of dystopian fiction and sci-fi thrillers? Check out the novel 'Lucid' by Michael S. Milano at https://lucidthebook.com

Timestamps:

(00:18) Introduction

(02:40) Introduction to food/cooking

(04:59) The journey from child cook to TV chef

(11:23) Hardest points in Andrew’s career

(13:48) Transition to social commentary interests

(17:38) California during the pandemic

(21:31) Threats Andrew faced

(22:50) Pandemic reflections

(32:21) 2025 Southern California wildfires

(40:28) Is DOGE ‘draining the swamp?’

(43:00) How Andrew met his wife & importance of family

(50:27) What’s next for Andrew?

(51:30) Andrew’s outlook on America

(53:34) Outro

_

Follow Zuby:

https://x.com/zubymusic

https://instagram.com/zubymusic

https://facebook.com/zubymusic

Follow Andrew:

https://x.com/chefgruel?lang=en

https://linktr.ee/andrewgruel

Subscribe to the 'Real Talk With Zuby' podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify & more - https://fanlink.tv/zubypodcast

Merch, Music & Books - https://teamzuby.com

'Strong Advice: Zuby's Guide to Fitness For Everybody' eBook - https://gumroad.com/l/zubyfitness


Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/real-talk-with-zuby/donations
Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
  continue reading

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