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Television veteran and host of Halloween Baking Championship, John Henson, talks about how being the youngest of a family of boys shaped his path to comedy and the origin story of his nickname, “Skunk Boy.” He shares some moments that have defined his career over the past three decades and his perspective on his responsibilities as a host. John talks about the immersive environment of the Halloween Baking Championship set and what it feels like for this year’s theme to be “Hotel Henson.” He gives his two cents on classically trained versus self-taught contestants and the number one mishap he observes on the show. John reveals just how long the judges - Carla Hall, Stephanie Boswell and Zac Young - are in hair and makeup and how he manages to keep a straight face when they attempt to give serious critique in costume. Start Your Free Trial of discovery+: https://www.discoveryplus.com/foodobsessedFollow Food Network on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foodnetworkFollow Jaymee Sire on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaymeesireFollow John Henson on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yeoldskunkboy/Learn More About Halloween Baking Championship: https://www.foodnetwork.com/shows/halloween-baking-championship Find episode transcripts here: https://food-network-obsessed.simplecast.com/episodes/john-henson-on-hosting-duties-how-he-keeps-a-straight-face Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

28 Okt 202236min

Chef Michael Voltaggio reveals what foods he flew in for his most recent birthday celebration and what his forties have looked like so far. He talks about what he learned having to support himself in high school while working at a Holiday Inn and why he always perceives challenges as opportunities. After three decades, Michael reveals why he fell in love with the industry and how he continues to stay inspired and fulfilled day to day. He talks about how social media and the sharing economy has influenced the industry and how his personal approach to hospitality is reflected in his restaurants. Michael shares the characteristics he looks for when hiring talent and why enthusiasm overrides experience before explaining the concept behind his latest restaurant venture. He talks about how his time on television has sharpened his skills as a chef and his experiences as a titan on the first season of Bobby’s Triple Threat. Michael gives a peek behind the curtain of Triple Threat and contemplates why the straightforward challenge ingredients allow each chef to showcase their unique culinary approach. Start Your Free Trial of discovery+: https://www.discoveryplus.com/foodobsessedFollow Food Network on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foodnetworkFollow Jaymee Sire on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaymeesireFollow Michael Voltaggio on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mvoltaggio/Learn More About Bobby’s Triple Threat: https://www.foodnetwork.com/shows/bobbys-triple-threatFind episode transcripts here:  https://food-network-obsessed.simplecast.com/episodes/michael-voltaggio-on-creativity-chaos-whats-in-his-notes-app Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

21 Okt 202246min

Professional sculptor and judge of Outrageous Pumpkins, Paul Dever, shares how his passion for sculpting began and what landed him on Outrageous Pumpkins as a contestant. Paul talks about what it felt like to win the show after being a fan and his thoughts on coming back as a judge. He reveals what other vegetables he practices on when pumpkins aren’t in season and how he prepared for competition. Paul shares why he prefers carving faces, where he gets his creepy inspiration and the must-have tools in his carving toolkit. He talks about the close camaraderie among the Outrageous Pumpkins crew and his tough but fair approach to judging. Paul explains why the story behind the creepy creations is imperative to success on the show and the one thing he did that made him a winner before revealing the heartwarming adoption story that happened on set this season. Start Your Free Trial of discovery+: https://www.discoveryplus.com/foodobsessedFollow Food Network on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foodnetworkFollow Jaymee Sire on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaymeesireFollow Paul Dever on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/devercustoms/Learn More About Outrageous Pumpkins: https://www.foodnetwork.com/shows/outrageous-pumpkinsFind episode transcripts here: https://food-network-obsessed.simplecast.com/episodes/paul-dever-on-carving-ghoulish-gourds-pumpkin-patch-tips Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

14 Okt 202227min

Celebrity chef and Food Network fixture Bobby Flay catches up with Jaymee as they reminisce on how they first met during an episode of SportsCenter and how Bobby supported Jaymee during her transition to food media. Bobby gives the latest update on his two beloved cats, Nacho and Stella, and who started the Maine Coon trend among the Food Network stars. Bobby shares the memories of when he first heard of Food Network, initially called The Television Food Network, and his skepticism about how long it would actually last. He talks about his first show, “Grillin’ and Chillin’”, and a never-before-told story about those early days. Bobby and Jaymee talk about his daughter, Sophie Flay, what it’s like to work together and the characteristic he admires most in her. He grills Jaymee about her affection for smash burgers, names his favorite New York burger spot and the sign he puts up in every Bobby’s Burger restaurant kitchen. Bobby shares the strategy behind developing new shows and what movie inspired his latest show, Bobby’s Triple Threat. He talks about how he chose his three culinary titans and the undercover mission to Tiffany Derry’s restaurant to cast her for the show. Bobby shares the unique premise of the show and reveals what is really in the prized duffel bag. He passionately talks about why the dishes on his shows are judged hot and why he’s grown weary of questions about the legitimacy of Beat Bobby Flay before diving into the insane shooting schedule and why he is a stickler for time on set. Start Your Free Trial of discovery+: https://www.discoveryplus.com/foodobsessedFollow Food Network on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foodnetworkFollow Jaymee Sire on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaymeesireFollow Bobby Flay on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bobbyflay/Learn More About Bobby’s Triple Threat: https://www.foodnetwork.com/shows/bobbys-triple-threatFind episode transcripts here: https://food-network-obsessed.simplecast.com/episodes/bobby-flay-on-his-embarrassing-early-food-network-days-triple-threat-bts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7 Okt 202248min

Chef and influencer Tway Nguyen reveals the unlikely inspiration behind her handle, @TwayDaBae, and gives her best advice for getting training in the industry. Tway talks about the Vietnamese foods that should get more of the spotlight before sharing her experience moving to the United States at just 8 years old. She reveals the television shows that helped her learn conversational English and why she decided to pursue culinary school despite her family’s wishes. Tway talks about the things you cannot teach a chef and explains why she believes intuition is more important than skill when it comes to cooking. She talks about her first viral video on TikTok and creating content for the platform before advocating for fish sauce as a more flavorful alternative to salt. Tway shares her first experience watching Anthony Bourdain and his significant influence on her life and culinary perspective. She reveals what Food Network show she just competed on (the episode airs in October!) and what Food Network star she would most enjoy cooking with. Tway then reveals the surprising snack she is eating by the spoonful lately before reminiscing on the steak that changed her life. Start Your Free Trial of discovery+: https://www.discoveryplus.com/foodobsessedFollow Food Network on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foodnetworkFollow Jaymee Sire on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaymeesireFollow Tway Nguyen on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twaydabae/Follow Tway Nguyen on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@twaydabaeWatch Tway’s Crack An Egg With Episode: https://www.foodnetwork.com/shows/crack-an-egg-with/episodes/crack-an-egg-with-tway-da-baeFind episode transcripts here: https://food-network-obsessed.simplecast.com/episodes/tway-nguyen-on-what-culinary-school-cant-teach-you Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

16 Sep 202238min

Chef Tiffany Derry shares her lively upbringing with over 50 cousins and how this abundant family dynamic shaped who she is. Tiffany reminisces on her childhood on a farm and the passion for cooking and preparing food that her grandmother instilled in her. She talks about how being up close and personal with growing her own food provided her with a unique perspective on food waste and shares the various ways she preserves and reuses kitchen scraps. Tiffany discusses the importance of eating seasonally, shopping small and how food legislation affects people on an everyday level. She reveals the breakfast restaurant that denied her a job as a cook, how she faces gender disparity in the industry head on and the significant piece of advice her mother gave her. Tiffany reveals the details of the new show, Bobby’s Triple Threat, before revealing what it is really like to have your reputation on the line while the world watches. Start Your Free Trial of discovery+: https://www.discoveryplus.com/foodobsessedFollow Food Network on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foodnetworkFollow Jaymee Sire on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaymeesireFollow Tiffany Derry on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mastercheftd/Learn More About Bobby’s Triple Threat: https://www.foodnetwork.com/fn-dish/shows/bobbys-triple-threatFind episode transcripts here: https://food-network-obsessed.simplecast.com/episodes/tiffany-derry-on-pulling-your-own-seat-up-to-the-table-triple-threat-teasers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

9 Sep 202235min

Ned and Zach from The Try Guys talk about how their wildly popular channel began and the process of creating entertaining content that explores other peoples’ passions and experiences. They discuss trial, failure and getting comfortable with the unknown and reveal the videos that genuinely changed their perspective. Ned and Zach share what baking show inspired their Without a Recipe series and they talk about their new Food Network and discovery+ show, No Recipe Roadtrip with the Try Guys. The guys talk about trying to recreate famous recipes across the country and why professional kitchens made it much more difficult. Ned and Zach name who is actually the best cook of the four and how competitive it gets between everyone before revealing what Food Network star they would want to skydive with. Start Your Free Trial of discovery+: https://www.discoveryplus.com/foodobsessedFollow Food Network on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foodnetworkFollow Jaymee Sire on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaymeesireFollow The Try Guys on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tryguys/Follow Ned Fulmer on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nedfulmerFollow Zach Kornfeld on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/korndiddyLearn More About No Recipe Roadtrip with the Try Guys:https://www.foodnetwork.com/fn-dish/shows/no-recipe-road-trip-with-the-try-guysFind episode transcripts here: https://food-network-obsessed.simplecast.com/episodes/ned-fulmer-zach-kornfeld-from-the-try-guys-on-culinary-escape-rooms-crab-doughnuts-and-embracing-failure Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

26 Aug 202234min

Content creator Vivan Aronson, also known as @CookingBomb, talks about the first twenty-seven years of her life in Chengdu, China and the most memorable dishes she cooked with her grandmother who raised her. She talks about adjusting to life in the states and what soapy show she watched to learn conversational English. Vivian shares the reason she posted her first cooking video and how she manages and includes her four kids (or “circus” as she lovingly calls them) in the kitchen. She shares the handwritten fan letter that impacted her the most and the moment she knew she had gone viral. She talks about carefully maintaining her famous pickle brine and how she will celebrate its upcoming seventeenth birthday before listing some of her favorite things to pickle. Vivian shares the difficult process of writing a cookbook in her second language and why she decided to make dessert dumplings on Food Network’s TikTok Challenge. Start Your Free Trial of discovery+: https://www.discoveryplus.com/foodobsessedFollow Food Network on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foodnetworkFollow Jaymee Sire on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaymeesireFollow Vivian Aronson on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cookingbomb/Follow Vivian Aronson on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cookingbombWatch Vivian’s TikTok Challenge: https://www.foodnetwork.com/shows/the-food-network-tiktok-challengeFind episode transcripts here: https://food-network-obsessed.simplecast.com/episodes/vivian-aronson-on-carrying-her-precious-pickle-jar-on-a-plane Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

19 Aug 202231min