Best Chef Rock Harper Podcasts (2024)

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Thavius Beck discusses his journey through music, from the Golden Age of LA’s Hip-Hop underground, to an assistant professorship at Berklee NYC 1:47:17

3M ago1:47:17

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Thavius Beck’s story started in Minneapolis and led him to California, into the Golden age of Los Angeles’ underground Hip-Hop culture through legendary venues like The Good Life, Project Blowed and Low End Theory. Emerging as a respected producer, emcee and electronic music performer, Thavius continued to walk the road laid out for him by his crea…

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How Artist Candice Luter is Creating Home Through Her Work in Furniture and Design 1:50:30

7M ago1:50:30

1:50:30

Candice Luter is an Iowa-based furniture designer and artist, creating furnishings and accessories for the home that are a perfect balance of beauty and functionality. The latest artist to join the AphroChic Art Shop, Candice is using design as something transformative for herself, while also creating a safe space for women in the furniture design …

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James Beard Award Winning Chef, JJ Johnson, Discusses African Diaspora Food Culture and His Harlem Restaurant, Fieldtrip 57:11

9M ago57:11

57:11

We’re revisiting our summer of 2020 conversation with one of New York’s most prominent chefs, JJ Johnson, that was held on Instagram Live. We discussed the James Beard Award winning chef’s heroic work feeding those in need during lockdown and his focus on developing a creative ecosystem that supports Black farmers, restaurants and consumers.…

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Canary Islands Fine Art Photographer Fares Micue Discusses Her Exclusive New Collection with AphroChic 1:16:58

10M ago1:16:58

1:16:58

Spanish fine art photographer Fares Micue's surreal photographs literally transport the viewer to new worlds. Over the past year, AphroChic has worked on a an exclusive collection with Fares. Created in the Canary Islands as well as featuring images from her latest trip to Korea, we speak with the photographer about the new pieces and the inspirati…

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Christa Barfield of FarmerJawn in Philadelphia Is Here to Remind Us that Agriculture Is Part of the Culture 1:03:15

12M ago1:03:15

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Christa Barfield is the founder of FarmerJawn. The agricultural center in the Philadelphia region is focused on regenerative farming practices and reclaiming the legacy of Black farming. Christa shares her incredible story with us - leaving her job in health care administration and embracing a new perspective that quickly connected her to the socia…

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Sculptor Jessica Jean-Baptiste Reflects on Her Creative Journey and Exclusive Collection for AphroChic 1:03:28

1y ago1:03:28

1:03:28

Haitian-born, New York sculptor Jessica Jean-Baptiste, sits down with us to discuss her practice, her evolution as an artist and her exclusive collection for the AphroChic Art Shop. In the tradition of artists such as Edmonia Lewis, Elizabeth Catlett and Augusta Savage, Baptiste's latest works, The Keisha and Jamal Busts are a celebration of the be…

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Chef Rock Harper is Changing the Chicken Sandwich Game, Served with a Side of History and Respect 1:20:17

1y ago1:20:17

1:20:17

If you’re a fan of reality cooking shows, chances are you know who Rock Harper is. In 2007 he exploded onto the the public stage as the season 3 winner of Gordon Ramsay’s popular Hell’s Kitchen competition. Since then Rock’s career has flourished, culminating in the opening of Queen Mother’s. But where many of the giants in the chicken game lean on…

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Classical musician Lara Downes takes us inside her reflections on the music of Scott Joplin. 55:37

1+ y ago55:37

55:37

We sit down with Lara Downes, who’s star currently shines in the world of classical music as one of its most innovative figures and most energetic activists. Lara shares the inspiration behind her latest work, Reflections: Scott Joplin Reconsidered, a modern reflection on Joplin’s musical legacy. Along the way we explore her own musical journey, th…

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Singer and songwriter Greg Banks shares his musical journey and gives us an exclusive listen to his new song - God Stepped In. 59:06

1+ y ago59:06

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Greg Banks has been bringing music straight to the people through his Concert on the Block series. The series began two years ago, at the start of the pandemic, as Banks’ way of fighting against the darkness and fear we all felt in 2020. Since then, it’s grown beyond his block, taking him around the globe as he uplifts a populous weary of disease a…

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Economist Janelle Jones Discusses Black Women's Equal Pay Day 40:07

1+ y ago40:07

40:07

In the summer of 2020, AphroChic spoke with Janelle Jones on Instagram Live about Black Women's Equal Pay Day, economics, and racial inequality. Janelle is the first African American woman to serve as chief economist at the U.S. Department of Labor and is currently the chief economist for Service Employees International Union. Here we present the e…

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Chef Alexander Smalls' Incredible Journey from Opera Singer to World Renowned Restaurateur 50:10

2y ago50:10

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In the summer of 2020 AphroChic chatted on Instagram Live with Chef Alexander Smalls about his latest book, Meals, Music & Muses and his diverse journey through the worlds of music, food and business. Here we present the edited conversation, where we talked about his journey, which started in rural South Carolina and took him around the world as a …

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Aunt Jemima for B. Smith? Nah 40:32

4y ago40:32

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Links Mentioned Mammy History https://www.ferris.edu/jimcrow/mammies/ Aunt Jemima Website as of June 17, 2020 http://www.auntjemima.com/our-history Dan Gasby petition for B. Smith https://www.change.org/p/ask-pepsico-to-replace-aunt-jemima-with-b-smith Lawsuit against Aunt Jemima https://www.courier-journal.com/story/money/2014/10/03/pancake-flap-a…

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100 Million Dollar Fund 17:49

4y ago17:49

17:49

Laura Hayes of The Washington City Paper asked me the question and here's the beginning of my response. Email me at rock@rocksolidfood.comBy Chef Rock Harper

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This Land Is Our Land: A Tribe Called Camp 55:54

4y ago55:54

55:54

We're sitting down with Ron Frazier, the founder of A Tribe Called Camp, discussing his outdoor lifestyle concept - a movement that encourages Black people to get outside, travel and camp.By A Tribe Called Camp

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Re-Writing History: Fabiola Jean-Louis 53:13

4y ago53:13

53:13

Interdisciplinary artist Fabiola Jean-Louis weaves a narrative that blends past and future, fact and fantasy, afro-futurism and Black girl magic in her photographs and paper sculptures. We sit down with Fabiola to discuss her Re-Writing History series.By AphroChic

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Nikia Phoenix: Black Girl Beautiful 56:47

4+ y ago56:47

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AphroChic presents One Story Up, a celebration of the culture of the African Diaspora and the stories that create it. This month we sit down with Nikia Phoenix to discuss modeling, activism, and the journey to self-love.By Nikia Phoenix

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Zella Palmer 1:30:39

4+ y ago1:30:39

1:30:39

Director of the Dillard University of the Ray Charles Program in African American Material CultureBy Chef Rock Harper

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Chef Chris Hayes 42:55

4+ y ago42:55

42:55

Chef Chris Hayes is a beast in the kitchen and an honorable, servant of his community. We met in New Orleans at Howard Conyers' Gumbo Jubilee where he and several other chefs roasted a whole cow led by Conyers and his father. Flanking the whole cow bbq were the most amazing oysters I'v ever had in my life. Chef Chris would not even begin to tell me…

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1% Percent Better, Chef 4:21

4+ y ago4:21

4:21

What do you stand to gain if you get 1% better each and every day?By Chef Rock Harper

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Gideon Culman of K Street Coaching 53:13

4+ y ago53:13

53:13

Gideon Culman of K Street Coaching sits down with Rock to share his wildly cool background, exactly what an executive coach does and who his favorite rapper of all time is. Gideon believes that embracing curiosity is essential to creating the world we want. Life today is accelerating at a ferocious clip. The stability, predictability, and certainty…

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How Chefs Can Avoid Burnout 6:47

4+ y ago6:47

6:47

If you'd like to avoid burning out as a chef, awareness is the first step. Sit still and be honest with yourself.By Chef Rock Harper

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You Fall to The Level of Your Systems 3:30

4+ y ago3:30

3:30

Goals sound super sexy, right? They don't work, it's your system that does! Listen to this quick (> 4 minutes) visit https://jamesclear.com for the book.By Chef Rock Harper

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How to Fry Better - 6 Enemies of Fat 10:19

4+ y ago10:19

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Frying is an often underestimated cooking method. It doesn't get the same amount of care and respect as sautés or braises. Listen in for the 6 enemies of fat and how they can help save you money and flavor.By Chef Rock Harper

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Food Cost? Next Steps... 10:14

4+ y ago10:14

10:14

In this episode I breakdown what food cost actually is and how to calculate it. I’m giving more homework too-but it’s easy. Send this to 3 chefs that you believe in. foodcost.toasttab.com Rocksolidfood.com/tcrx70By Chef Rock Harper

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PreBus Your Life! 7:39

4+ y ago7:39

7:39

If you're in the restaurant business, you know what pre-bussing is. I need you to treat your life like your tables. Go!By Chef Rock Harper

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Chef David Hannah 13:54

4+ y ago13:54

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Last year, I had the opportunity to sit with some of the most amazing chefs and hospitality professionals at IGF's @internationalgourmetfoods Shift Drink-the industry's first after-hours food show. I'll be releasing those interviews over the next few months. IGF took the show to Richmond, Virginia Beach, Charlotte and Atlanta. Their territory runs …

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1.2 Trillion in restaurant sales! 6:09

4+ y ago6:09

6:09

The restaurant industry is on a path UPWARD! Here's a couple of things to keep in mind, listen in.By Chef Rock Harper

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TCRX 67: You Get What You Repeat 3:41

4+ y ago3:41

3:41

Tune in to hear my thoughts on this week's quote: "You get what you repeat." -James Clear Visit https://jamesclear.com to sign up for his newsletter, download a free chapter or buy his powerful book, Atomic Habits.By Chef Rock Harper

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TCRX 66: Remy or Bradley, who ya got? 9:46

4+ y ago9:46

9:46

Movie time! Gordon Ramsay's Burnt versus Disney's Ratatouille. If you could stage under one chef, who would is be?By Chef Rock Harper

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TCRX 65: 1st Steps to Food Cost 9:24

4+ y ago9:24

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The biggest pain point I hear from chefs and restaurant industry folks is not having enough money. Before we can get to the bag, we have to deepen our understanding of how food and money work in the restaurant business. Food cost is a great start, chefs. Listen in as I talk about food cost.By Chef Rock Harper

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TCRX 64: Trey, Ciera and Kristin 10:46

4+ y ago10:46

10:46

Trey, Ciera and KristinBy Chef Rock Harper

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TCRX 63: Hugo 13:08

4+ y ago13:08

13:08

HugoBy Chef Rock Harper

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TCRX 62: Scott Elmore 15:56

4+ y ago15:56

15:56

Scott ElmoreBy Chef Rock Harper

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Ross Riddle -Part 2 28:07

4+ y ago28:07

28:07

A brief summary of this episodeBy Chef Rock Harper

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Ross Riddle Part 1 19:35

4+ y ago19:35

19:35

Ross RiddleBy Chef Rock Harper

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TCRX 58: Eric King - Part 2 8:17

4+ y ago8:17

8:17

Eric KingBy Chef Rock Harper

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Culture and Couture: The Influence of the African Diaspora on Fashion 51:36

4+ y ago51:36

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Live from Dumbo House in Brooklyn, NY, we celebrate the launch of AphroChic Magazine by sitting down with stylists James Bianca, Donnell Baldwin, Courtney Arrington-Baldwin, and fashion designer Nana Yaa Asare-Boadu, to discuss the culture of the African Diaspora as a major influence on the world of fashion, issues with diversity in the industry an…

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Fashion and Futurism: A Conversation with Jerome Lamaar 49:18

4+ y ago49:18

49:18

We sit down with Jerome LaMaar, fashion designer, trend forecaster and futurist, to discuss fashion and futurism. It's a discussion that leads us from his start as a 15-year-old designer for Baby Phat and into Afro-futurism and his groundbreaking showcase, Afri-Collision.By Jerome LaMaar

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TCRX #49 Shift Drink Atlanta with Chefs Todd Richards and Joseph Paire 47:58

4+ y ago47:58

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International Gourmet Foods host the food industry's first after-hours food show and I speak with the chefs, restaurant owners and everyone in between that attend the show. Sipping on cold beverages, checking out new and exciting ingredients, and all after a shift-what could be better? Grab your shift drink and take a listen!…

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SRVC3 with Angel Baretto 55:37

4+ y ago55:37

55:37

Can restaurants create a culture of mutually reinforcing culinary excellence and personal dignity? Gideon Culman of K Street Coaching and I try to find out.By Chef Rock Harper

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Perception, Perspective and History 57:15

5y ago57:15

57:15

A talk with filmmaker Adepero Oduye on radical creativity and her groundbreaking film, To Be Free, where Oduye transforms into the legendary Nina Simone.By Adepero Oduye

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Food, Culture & Fusion 1:02:09

5y ago1:02:09

1:02:09

Chef Rashad Frazier Highlights a Little Known History Between Black and Japanese Americans Through His Food Concept, Yoshi Jenkins, a Fusion of History, Cultures, and Delicious Bites.By Chef Rashad Frazier

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TCRX #47 Chef Lazarus Lynch 43:10

5y ago43:10

43:10

Rising star and author of "Son of Southern Chef", Chef Lazarus Lynch joins me to talk about his book, his family and spiritual self-care. This was such a wonderful conversation. Chef Lazarus humbly shared with me that is an "old soul" and I certainly agree. It's my practice to only speak with people that intrigue me and I can say that I was pleasan…

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TCRX #46 Stacy Luntsford 16:24

5y ago16:24

16:24

I speak with chefs, owners and many others in the food business in the industry’s first nighttime food show presented by International Gourmet Foods at Bingo Beer Company in Richmond, Virginia. Bingo Beer Special Events Coordinator, Stacy Lunstford speaks with me here. International Gourmet Foods http://igf-inc.com/ Bingo Beer Company https://www.b…

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TCRX #45 Kyra Creek 11:50

5y ago11:50

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I speak with chefs, owners and many others in the food business in the industry’s first nighttime food show presented by International Gourmet Foods at Bingo Beer Company in Richmond, Virginia. Johnson & Wales Graduate and line cook, Kyra Creek speaks with me here. International Gourmet Foods http://igf-inc.com/ Bingo Beer Company https://www.bingo…

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TCRX #44 Filippo and Giuseppe Giambanco 9:41

5y ago9:41

9:41

I speak with chefs, owners and many others in the food business in the industry’s first nighttime food show presented by International Gourmet Foods at Bingo Beer Company in Richmond, Virginia. Owners Filippo and Giuseppe Giambanco speak with me here. http://www.thegiambancos.com/ International Gourmet Foods http://igf-inc.com/ Bingo Beer Company h…

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TCRX #43 Paige Drewry 9:41

5y ago9:41

9:41

I speak with chefs, owners and many others in the food business in the industry’s first nighttime food show presented by International Gourmet Foods at Bingo Beer Company in Richmond, Virginia. Paige Drewry of Kelsick Speciality Market speaks with me here. https://kelsickmarket.com/ International Gourmet Foods http://igf-inc.com/ Bingo Beer Company…

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TCRX #42 Amy Baum 11:05

5y ago11:05

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I speak with chefs, owners and many others in the food business in the industry’s first nighttime food show presented by International Gourmet Foods at Bingo Beer Company in Richmond, Virginia. Amy Baum of Grafton Village Cheese speaks with me here. https://www.graftonvillagecheese.com/ International Gourmet Foods http://igf-inc.com/ Bingo Beer Com…

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TCRX #41 Rachel Sargent and Moni Mi 6:51

5y ago6:51

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I speak with chefs, owners and many others in the food business in the industry’s first nighttime food show presented by International Gourmet Foods at Bingo Beer Company in Richmond, Virginia. Rachel Sargent and Moni Mi of The Quark Hotel speak with me here. https://www.destinationhotels.com/quirk-hotel International Gourmet Foods http://igf-inc.c…

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TCRX #40 Chef Landon Saul 6:51

5y ago6:51

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I speak with chefs, owners and many others in the food business in the industry’s first nighttime food show presented by International Gourmet Foods at Bingo Beer Company in Richmond, Virginia. Chef Landon Saul of Vivace Restaurant speaks with me here. International Gourmet Foods http://igf-inc.com/ Bingo Beer Company https://www.bingorva.com/ http…

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