Best Michael Muser Podcasts (2024)

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Rock ‘n Roll Ghost S15 E09 - Ever dir. of ops/co-owner Michael Muser 57:30

2h ago57:30

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Welcome back to the Rock ‘n Roll Ghost Podcast. On this week's episode, the Ghost speaks with Michael Muser, director of operations and co-owner of Chicago's two Michelin-starred restaurant Ever. Muser discusses his and Ever's executive chef/co-owner Curtis Duffy's relationship, which stretches back to their time at Avenues at The Peninsula, moving…

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Jeremy Made Choices That Put Him In Conflict with The Black Panther but He Used Anomaly 88 for Protection Ft Ezekiel Williams, Host of Let's Gather Podcast 36:28

4h ago36:28

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It's that time again musers for another great edition of your favorite music commentary podcast. Your Musers are back once again with another great guest, we are being joined by Ezekiel Williams, Host of Let's Gather Podcast. We had a fun time getting to do a rap themed episode with a somewhat undercover second theme as well in this one. Albums Dis…

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Rock ‘n Roll Ghost S16 E01 - actor Penelope Ann Miller (Reagan, Carlito's Way, The Freshman) 32:36

6h ago32:36

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Welcome back to the Rock ‘n Roll Ghost Podcast. On this week's episode, the Ghost speaks with actor Penelope Ann Miller about her role as Nancy Reagan in the film Reagan (which is in theaters now).Miller discusses working on the film, her research into Reagan, as well as touching on her work in The Freshman (with some funny stories about star Marlo…

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Rock ‘n Roll Ghost S15 E10 - actor/author Nick Searcy (Reagan, Justify This) 33:06

1h ago33:06

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Welcome back to the Rock ‘n Roll Ghost Podcast. On this week's episode, the Ghost speaks with actor/author/filmmaker Nick Searcy, who appears as James Burke (former Chief of Staff for President Ronald Reagan) in the film Reagan, starring Dennis Quaid as Reagan and Penelope Ann Miller as Nancy Reagan (check the shows for my interview with Miller).Se…

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Buddy Holly Decided to Be a Superfreak and Beat It to Pictures of You Until He Could C.R.E.A.M.: Rolling Stone Top 500 Songs Grand Winner Bracket Round 1 1:01:08

1d ago1:01:08

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Welcome back musers of the world, the end is finally here as we enter the grand winner bracket of the Rolling Stone Top 500 Songs Bracket. We took the 1st and 2nd place winner of all 14 parts and put them into 1 super bracket of the ultimate champions. Join us as we eliminate 32 winners down to 16 in the first round and come back next week to hear …

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Episode #115 - Allison Rosenwinkel of HiFi Brands 1:30:50

3h ago1:30:50

1:30:50

Allison Rosenwinkel is much more than a design consultant — she’s a brand therapist. Alongside her business partner and husband, Paul Demyanovich, she co-founded and currently serves as the managing director of HiFi Brands. Together, they provide comprehensive, full-range brand strategy and a suite of design and branding solutions for a wide variet…

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057. The Search for Jacksonville's Food Identity Part 2 with Guest Megan DuBois 26:57

4d ago26:57

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Send us a Text Message. In the second installment of our three-part series, "The Search for Jacksonville's Food Identity," Rich Herrera sits down with Megan DuBois, a renowned freelance writer whose work has graced the pages of Eater, Conde Nast Traveller, Forbes, Delish, and more. Jacksonville is a city with a population nearing a million, yet it …

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Chancy Feared He Would Wake Up the Wicked When He Made Carmen Miranda's Ghost Scream Bloody Gore Ft Trent Gander, Freelance Writer 57:44

3h ago57:44

57:44

Welcome back to another amazing episode with your musers and you are in for a treat with this one folks. We are being joined by Trent Gander, freelance writer & blogger as well as being a music lover. Join us as we have a fascinating discussion about everything music and three great albums. Albums Discussed: Carmen Miranda's Ghost by Various Artist…

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Once in a Lifetime Your Musers Had to Fight the Power of The Seven Nation Army & Their Bohemian Rhapsody: Rolling Stone Top 500 Songs Bracket Part 14 Right Side Finale 1:22:25

3d ago1:22:25

1:22:25

Musers of the world prepare for the beginning of the end as we finish off part 14, the final part of the Rolling Stone Top 500 Songs Bracket. That's right we finish off the songs ranked 58 to 1 in this part and we had some hot debate over who should win this one. Come back next week as we take on the grand winners bracket where the 1st and 2nd plac…

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Episode #114 - Dan Jacobs of DanDan & EsterEv 1:35:50

4h ago1:35:50

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This week, we're thrilled to welcome a culinary powerhouse, Milwaukee’s Chef Dan Jacobs, to the show. Known for his bold flavors and inventive takes on American-Chinese cuisine, Dan co-owns Milwaukee’s renowned restaurants DanDan and EsterEv. After a career working throughout Chicago and Wisconsin, he recently made waves on the 21st season of Top C…

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056. The Search for Jacksonville's Food Identity Part 1 with guest Bill Delaney 52:35

1h ago52:35

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Send us a Text Message. In the first installment of our three-part series, The Search for Jacksonville's Food Identity, Rich Herrera sits down with Jacksonville native and author Bill Delaney to explore why a city with nearly a million residents still struggles to establish a distinctive culinary identity. Bill, known for his work highlighting the …

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So It Came to Pass The Deliverance of the Wintersaga, As Chancy Ran to Get on the Ark Before It Left Ft CJ "The Music God" Plain 1:49:27

4d ago1:49:27

1:49:27

Welcome back musers to another amazing episode and boy howdy do we have one for you this week. Another pleasant surprise as well is who our guest is, the third appearance of The Music God CJ Plain himself. CJ hit Jeremy up and said he had an album that your musers had to hear, so we arranged him to stop by and discuss music once more. Enjoy! Albums…

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God Only Knows What Dreams Chancy Had Sitting Along the Watchtower, Most Likely Though It Was About Tutti Frutti & How She Get Ur Freak On: Rolling Stone Top 500 Songs Bracket Pt 14 Right Side Round 1 1:21:55

7m ago1:21:55

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That's right, the Rolling Stone Top 500 Songs Bracket continue as we continue the final part of the songs ranked 58 to 1. The right side of part 14 starts off in this rendition with a bang and some of the most memorable and amazing songs ever created. So join us for Round 1 and come back next week to hear the final songs to make it into the Grand W…

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Episode #113 - Allan Perales, Hospitality Realtor 1:29:28

9d ago1:29:28

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Allan Perales knows how to solve problems. He champions a powerful idea: that there's no such thing as an unsolvable problem -- you're just looking at it from the wrong angle. After working in hospitality as a hotel manager for a number of years, Allan pivoted to a career in real estate. As partner at Goldstreet, his discerning approach and eye for…

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055. The Bear S03E07-10 Recap with Guest Scott Johnson 1:17:07

11d ago1:17:07

1:17:07

Send us a Text Message. In this episode of Eat Your Content, host Rich Herrera teams up with Scott Johnson, the voice behind the What Was That Like podcast, to dive into the intense final episodes of The Bear Season 3. Together, they break down episodes 7-10, dissecting key moments, character arcs, and the emotional rollercoaster that led to the se…

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Chancy Took Jeremy to the Carnival of SIns So He Could See the Kiss Alive and the Live Undead Ft Juan Gonzalez, Musician & Sex Symbol 2:16:33

18d ago2:16:33

2:16:33

That's right your musers are back once again, you are in for a treat as we do a live episode about live albums. We are being joined by Juan Gonzalez: Musician, Producer, Video Maker, Tour Manager, Audio Engineer, and Sex Symbol. Join us as we give you an extra live performance that you'll never forget. Forgive Jeremy on this one, he was a little ex…

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Rock ‘n Roll Ghost S15 E08 - filmmaker Jennifer Phang (Descendants: The Rise of Red) 35:55

20d ago35:55

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Welcome back to the Rock ‘n Roll Ghost Podcast. On this week's episode, the Ghost speaks with filmmaker Jennifer Phang about the hit Disney original movie Descendants: The Rise of Red (currently on Disney+ and hitting The Disney Channel on August 08th). The Rise of Red is the highest rated original movie premiere on the streaming service. Phang (pr…

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Episode #112 - Norman Fenton of Cariño 1:40:04

10d ago1:40:04

1:40:04

After a string of formative restaurant experiences in Detroit and Chicago, Norman Fenton, preoccupied by wanderlust, got in his car and drove to Tulum, Mexico. In this week’s episode, he tells us all about a journey that shifted the trajectory of his career and life — what he learned about food, leadership, and hospitality, all lessons he’s showcas…

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When Chancy Told Jeremy About the Cereal Killer, He Assumed It Was Just Man's Myth But He Was Wrong Ft Michaell Magrutsche, Artist 50:57

11d ago50:57

50:57

Welcome back to another amazing episode musers, we are happy to have you hear as always. We are being joined by an amazing guest once again and the guest this week is Michaell Magrutsche, artist. Michaell even chose an album of his own creation for us to listen to for his choice, come listen to what we thought of it and what he thought of our album…

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Episode #111 - Mandy Moody of Green City Market 1:21:58

15d ago1:21:58

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Green City Market has zeroed in on a number of problems plaguing food distribution and accessibility in our city – and they've resolved to do something about it. Our guest this week, Mandy Moody, is the executive director behind many of these initiatives, supporting farmers in selling their products (without sacrificing a major cut), educating peop…

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054. Top Chef S21 BONUS: Interview with Chef Manny Barella 46:51

22d ago46:51

46:51

Send us a Text Message. In this exciting episode of Eat Your Content, host Rich Herrera sits down with Chef Manny Barella, a top 5 finisher from Top Chef Wisconsin and one-half of the dynamic "Power Bottoms" duo. Join us as Chef Manny shares his journey through the intense competition of Top Chef, his memorable experiences on the show, and the cama…

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Chancy Got Illmatic When The Ringmaster Showed Him A2G So He Could Meet the Two-Headed Woman Ft Miguel Landestoy, Musician & Podcaster 1:40:10

18d ago1:40:10

1:40:10

That's right your musers are back for another amazing episode with another amazing musician. We are being joined by Miguel Landestoy; jazz pianist, educator, and podcaster. We had an amazing time with Miguel on our show and he is gladly welcome back anytime. So come enjoy this rap battle. Albums Discussed: Illmatic by Nas A2G EP by Blackalicious Th…

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Come Hear the Bohemian Rhapsody of How Chancy Ate That Strange Fruit Once in a Lifetime Making Her Say Be My Baby: Rolling Stone Top 500 Songs Bracket Part 14 Left Side 1:54:48

29d ago1:54:48

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Holy shit, it's finally time for the end to begin, the countdown is over and we are half way through the end times now. Welcome back as we tackle part 14 of The Rolling Stones Top 500 Songs Bracket, which as you know means we are tackling the Top 58 songs as ranked by Rolling Stone Magazine. As it's 58 songs, we're only doing the left side of the b…

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Episode #110 - Harrison Ginsberg of Overstory 1:19:01

1M ago1:19:01

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In collaboration with Tales of the Cocktail for our first entirely remote episode, we're on the horn with New York City's Harrison Ginsberg. He's a world-class bartender and bar director who cut his teeth at renowned establishments in Providence and Chicago before heading back to the Big Apple to help curate one of the finest hospitality experience…

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053. The Bear S03E04-06 Recap with guest Scott Johnson 1:08:09

1M ago1:08:09

1:08:09

Send us a Text Message. Join host Rich Herrera and guest co-host Scott Johnson, host of the What Was That Like podcast, as they dive into the latest episodes of The Bear Season 3. In this episode, Rich and Scott recap and analyze episodes 4-6, discussing the intense drama, character developments, and standout moments that make this series a must-wa…

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During His Deconstruction of Mega!! Kung Fu Radio, Chancy Got Bored and Chose to Eat Me Drink Me Ft Blake Isbell, Rock Artist 1:58:17

1M ago1:58:17

1:58:17

Welcome back to another amazing episode with your musers, sorry if I missed a week or two, life has been hectic as always. This long episode was a pleasure to record and we got to really talk about and break down the music of our guest. We are joined by Blake Isbell, an upcoming rock artist who puts his life story into his music in a very beautiful…

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Chancy Said Hey Jude Do You Remember When I Walked the Line Last September Just to Feel Your Kiss: Rolling Stone Top 500 Songs Bracket Part 13 Finale 53:40

1M ago53:40

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Well folks, once again the musers are back to finish off another part of the Rolling Stone Top 500 Songs Bracket. This time we're tackling Part 13 which consists of the songs ranked 92-59, that's right it's the last part before the Top 58 songs are broken down. So come join the countdown to chaos as we approach the climax of it all. Special Guests:…

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Episode #109 - Luke DeYoung of Oliver's and Sip Sip 1:43:16

1M ago1:43:16

1:43:16

It’s happy hour on Joiners this week as we sit down for a booze-infused conversation with Luke DeYoung. He's a bartender and cocktail craftsman with decades of experience at some of the city’s finest bars, including Scofflaw, where he worked alongside the one and only Danny Shapiro. Together, they have been hard at work on Sip Sip, a video cocktail…

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052. The Bear S03E01-03 Recap with guest Scott Johnson 1:05:06

2M ago1:05:06

1:05:06

Send us a Text Message. In this episode of Eat Your Content, host Rich Herrera is joined by special guest co-host Scott Johnson, host of the popular What Was That Like podcast. Together, they dive into the culinary and emotional depths of The Bear Season 3, recapping episodes 1 through 3. Tune in as they discuss the intense drama, standout moments,…

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027. (REPLAY) Interview with Chef Curtis Duffy and Michael Muser of Ever Restaurant, Featured on S02 of "The Bear." 58:19

2M ago58:19

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Send us a Text Message. I know some of you are anxiously awaiting recaps of The Bear Season 3. I promise they're coming soon. In the meantime, I thought I'd reply my interview with Chef Curtis Duffy and Michael Muser, whose two-star-Michelin restaurant, Ever, in Chicago, IL was featured prominently in Season 2, Episodes 4 and 7: "Honeydew" and "For…

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Hallelujah, The Musers Are Rolling in the Deep To Keep The Common People Entertained, So Hop in Our Fast Car: Rolling Stones Top 500 Songs Bracket Part 13 Round 1 1:30:59

1M ago1:30:59

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Well folks, once again the musers are back to start off another part of the Rolling Stone Top 500 Songs Bracket. This time we're tackling Part 13 which consists of the songs ranked 92-59, that's right it's the last part before the Top 58 songs are broken down. So come join the countdown to chaos as we approach the climax of it all. Special Guests: …

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Episode #108 - Thomas Oh of Perilla & en process 1:58:58

2M ago1:58:58

1:58:58

This week, we're excited to sit down with Thomas Oh who recently opened his newest restaurant, Perilla Korean American Steakhouse with his partner Andrew Lim. It's a fine dining joint dedicated to creatively reinterpreting Chicago steakhouse staples with a modern twist -- and delivering with the commitment to hospitality Thomas clearly champions. W…

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You Oughta Know Chancy Was Stayin' Alive on Higher Ground to C.R.E.A.M. All Over It's Not Whitney Bitch: Rolling Stone Top 500 Songs Bracket Part 12 Finale 1:29:32

1M ago1:29:32

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Welcome back to the continuation of pure chaos, your musers are here to continue tearing apart the Rolling Stone Top 500 Songs Bracket. In this edition we are finishing part 12 from round 2 to the winner where we break down the songs ranked 126 to 93. That's right we finally broke the top 100 ranked songs and this contest is getting harder and hard…

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Episode #107 - Michael Muser of Ever 1:57:16

2M ago1:57:16

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This week, we delve into the world of Michael Muser, a charismatic veteran sommelier who has played a pivotal role in shaping Chicago's dining scene. With his characteristic showmanship and deep passion for hospitality, Michael guides us through a captivating array of topics, his raconteur's charm on full display. From his beginnings as a self-desc…

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051. Top Chef S21 BONUS: Interview with finalist Chef Savannah Miller 37:27

2M ago37:27

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Send us a Text Message. In this exciting episode of Eat Your Content, host Rich Herrera sits down with the talented Chef Savannah Miller, one of the standout finalists from Top Chef Wisconsin. They dive deep into Savannah's journey on the show, exploring the challenges she faced, the memorable moments that defined her experience, and the invaluable…

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It Was a Hard Day's Night When Chancy Needed the Steel of Swabia To Take on The Pop Culture Massacre and the End of the World Sing-a-long Songbook Ft Martin Tracey, Author 1:00:59

2M ago1:00:59

1:00:59

Your musers are back once again to enjoy another albums three and there may be some unknowns with these albums. We are joined by Martin Tracey, an author who has previously been on Jeremy's paranormal podcast. It was an amazingly fun weekend special episode and we can't wait for you all to hear it. Come enjoy in our revelry and remember Elmo would …

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It Takes Two to C.R.E.A.M. Maybelline But I Heard It Through the Grapevine, That It's Just Like Heaven: Rolling Stone Top 500 Songs Bracket Part 12 Round 1 1:27:11

2M ago1:27:11

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Welcome back to the continuation of pure chaos, your musers are here to continue tearing apart the Rolling Stone Top 500 Songs Bracket. In this edition we are doing all of round 1 in part 12 where we break down the songs ranked 126 to 93. That's right we finally broke the top 100 ranked songs and this contest is getting harder and harder(giggity). …

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Episode #106 - Andrew Watts of Cordelia 1:20:26

2M ago1:20:26

1:20:26

This week, we're strengthening the Chicago-Cleveland connection by chatting with one of The Land's kind titans of hospitality: Andrew Watts, the proprietor of the renowned Cordelia, a restaurant named for his great grandmother. Known for its delicious, elevated, sharable takes on American classics (conceived by Andrew's right-hand man, Chef Vinnie …

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050. Top Chef S21E14 "Cruise to a Win" Recap with Guest Chef Amadeus 59:26

2M ago59:26

59:26

Send us a Text Message. In this landmark 50th episode of Eat Your Content, Rich Herrera and Chef Amadeus recap the thrilling finale of Top Chef Season 21, Episode 14: "Cruising to a Win." After a long and intense season, the moment we've all been waiting for is finally here: who will be named Top Chef? Rich and Chef Amadeus dive into the final dish…

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You Should Worry About The Leak When Punkinhead Visits The Family Ft Amin Ca$h, Rapper & Artist 1:00:10

2M ago1:00:10

1:00:10

Your musers are back for another amazing episode with another amazing guest, the guest this week is Amin Ca$h, Rapper & Artist. Amin decided to bring his own album, The Family EP, come see what your musers thought of it as well as their own EPS that they decided to bring. Fun and amusement await you on muser island so come on down! Amin Cash's Spot…

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049. Top Chef S21 BONUS: Interview with Chef Soo Ahn 32:07

2M ago32:07

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Send us a Text Message. In this exciting episode of Eat Your Content, host Rich Herrera sits down with Chef Soo Ahn from Top Chef Season 21 Wisconsin. Tune in as they dive into Chef Soo's remarkable journey from a pro golfer to a pro chef, uncovering the pivotal moments that led him to trade his golf clubs for chef knives. Chef Soo shares his exper…

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There Was a Teenage Riot When The School Found Out Ms.Jackson is a Superfreak, Chancy Just Told Her Stand By Me: Rolling Stone Top 500 Songs Bracket Part 11 Finale 1:01:45

2M ago1:01:45

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Welcome back to the next part of this epic event that we call the Rolling Stone Top 500 Songs Bracket. This episode we finish off the amazing part 11 that we did a couple months ago where chaos truly came to dinner. Come join us as we take on Round 2 and beyond in this part and go through the 17 amazing songs that remain with our 5 special guests. …

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Episode #105 - Ria Neri of Whiner Beer and Four Letter Word 1:26:14

2M ago1:26:14

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This week, we sit down with Ria Neri, the creative force behind the acclaimed Four Letter Word Coffee and a certified Cicerone with an unwavering passion for craft beer, made crystal clear by her founding of Whiner Beer Company. Inspired by the vibrant coffee culture in Istanbul, Ria and her partners opened their first café on Burgaz Island before …

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048. Top Chef S21E13 "Set Sail" Recap with Guest Chef Amadeus 47:56

2M ago47:56

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Send us a Text Message. Join host Rich Herrera and guest Chef Amadeus as they recap the penultimate episode of Top Chef Season 21. In Episode 13, titled "Set Sail," the chefs are whisked away to the beautiful island of Curaçao for an all-out fish battle. With only one more episode until the finale, the tension is high and the stakes are even higher…

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Chancy Followed the Goddess Jaime to Find the Colours in the Dark Ft Glenda Benevides, Singer & Artist 1:02:42

2M ago1:02:42

1:02:42

Your musers are back once again for another amazing episode and we're even doing another female singer empowerment episode. We are joined by an amazing singer and artist as our guest in this one, the wonderful Glenda Benevides. She even brought her own album for Chancy and Jeremy to sample and we were amazed by how well it was done. Come enjoy and …

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Try a Little Tenderness When Your Doing the Cissy Strut For A Basket Case Who Thinks Their a Rocketman: Rolling Stone Top 500 Songs Bracket Part 11 Round 1 1:41:22

2M ago1:41:22

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Welcome back to the next part of this epic event that we call the Rolling Stone Top 500 Songs Bracket. This episode begins the amazing part 11 that we did a couple months ago where chaos truly came to dinner. Come join us as we take on Round 1 in this part and go through 34 amazing songs with our 5 special guests. Make sure to come back next week t…

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Episode #104 - Adam Pollack of Closed Loop Farms 1:33:58

2M ago1:33:58

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This week, we speak to another member of the growing Highland Park mafia — Adam Pollack, a cook turned farmer, responsible for supplying some of the best restaurants in the city. Adam grows his produce right here in the heart of Chicago at Closed Loop Farms. He tells us about his journey, from discovering his passion for food and fresh ingredients,…

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047. Top Chef S21E12 Recap "Goodbye Wisconsin" with guest Chef Amadeus 53:25

3M ago53:25

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Send us a Text Message. Join host Rich Herrera and guest Chef Amadeus as they dive into the latest episode of Top Chef Season 21, "Goodbye Wisconsin." In this episode, we celebrate Savannah's impressive clean sweep in both the Quickfire and Elimination Challenges. We'll also discuss Dan's unexpected case of the yips and debate whether the judges ma…

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Episode #103 - Kevin Beary of Three Dots and a Dash 1:19:22

2M ago1:19:22

1:19:22

Do tropical drinks actually make for gnarly hangovers? What have been the major advancements in distilling in the last century? What happens when a college kid has drink-slinging know-how and unfettered access to booze? In this week’s episode of Joiners, we explore big questions with none other than Kevin Beary, the sagacious beverage director behi…

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046. Top Chef S21E11 "Lay it all on the Table" Recap with guest Chef Amadeus 1:05:53

3M ago1:05:53

1:05:53

Send us a Text Message. Welcome to another exciting episode of Eat Your Content! Join host Rich Herrera and guest Chef Amadeus as they dive into the latest installment of Top Chef Season 21, Episode 11: "Lay it all on the Table." This episode brought some much-needed excitement to a season that has been lacking, and we're here to break it all down.…

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