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• New York's grumpiest restaurant owner has made a lot of people happy. 17.04.2026 56Min.

  Julio Peña is one of the most beloved restaurant owners in New York City. Alongside his wife Beatrice, he has been operating Il Posto Accanto in the East Village for over 25 years — providing a home to neighborhood regulars and guests from around the world. Follow along on Instagram: @ilpostoaccanto
• How a legendary old-school French Chef learned do work with Gen Z'ers 10.04.2026 56Min.

  Christophe Bellanca is the chef of Essential and was head chef of Le Cirque and many other famous restaurants. He is the hardest working man I've met and a charmer.Follow Christophe:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christophebellancaRestaurant (Essential by Christophe): https://www.instagram.com/essentialnyc
• Brenda and Dan part 6: Why brand activations have ruined America (and what they are) 03.04.2026 27Min.

  brenda cullerton is the goat follow her @brendasidioms
• NYC's Queen of Thai Food: How to use systems and be decisive 27.03.2026 55Min.

  Jenn Saesue is the co-owner of Fish Cheeks and Bangkok Supper club two of the best thai restaurants in the country. She is one of the great operators out there and there is so much to learn from her.Follow Jenn + her restaurantsJenn Saesue (personal): https://www.instagram.com/jennsaesue/55 Hospitality Group: https://www.instagram.com/55hospitality/Fish Cheeks: https://www.instagram.com/fishcheeksnyc/
• 50 Year Manager of Zabar's: The biggest challenges running a grocery store + a history of Zabar's 20.03.2026 1Std. 11Min.

  Scott Goldshine of Zabar's has been working at the store for 50 years and has a lot of stories! Follow Dan at instagram.com/danielgeneen Tell dan where to tour his stand up comedy punchuplive.com/danielgeneen
• India's most famous chef: How I became a Masterchef & Why I only have 1 restaurant (Vikas Khanna) 13.03.2026 1Std. 22Min.

  Vikas Khanna of Masterchef India and bungalow Nyc has written almost 40 books directed a couple movies and is probably the most famous chef in India and still works 16 hours a day at his restaurant in New York.
• World’s #1 Pizza Maker: What can still go wrong after 30 years of making pies 06.03.2026 1Std. 14Min.

  Anthony Mangieri is the chef of Una Pizza Napoletana in LES, NYC. They have been award #1 on 50 top pizza list and anthony is one of the most kind and hardworking men in the business. LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE.
• Brenda and Dan part 5: Why 'wellness' is a scam + how to decorate 27.02.2026 50Min.

  brenda cullerton is the goat follow her @brendasidioms
• Chefs Table Creator: The secret to making a good documentary, and why jews love sushi so much (feat. Brian Koppelman) 20.02.2026 1Std. 23Min.

  On today's ep we have two icons. David Gelb creator of chefs table and jiro and Brian Koppelman!
• Bon Bon Candy Store Founder: How we opened seven stores and launched packaged goods 13.02.2026 43Min.

  Leo Schaltz and two Swedish friends created Bon Bon in 2018 and since then have grown it into seven + stores and a national packaged goods company. In my opinion Bon Bon has one of the best in store experiences out there and they have somehow reinvented the candy store and I wanna know how!
• What is performative reading & why apartment amenities have ruined NYC w/ Brenda Cullerton 07.02.2026 37Min.

  Brenda Cullerton is a writer and actor and brilliant person who went hella viral on subway takes. She knows how to make the most of life, also she's funny and a joy to talk to. You must listen to this.Follow Brenda for more at www.instagram.com/brendasidiomsFollow Dan at instagram.com/danielgeneen
• NYC Seafood Dealer: growing from dock worker to tycoon! + How to source ANY product 30.01.2026 47Min.

  Steven Wong of Aqua Best has spent his whole life working in seafood starting in the shop his mother ran in China town and building one of the cities biggest distributors. https://www.instagram.com/seafoodsourcerer/?hl=en
• Top Tour Guide NYC: How I Built a Successful Walking Tour Business + How to hold people's attention 23.01.2026 55Min.

  Krikor Daglian runs True Tales of NYC and is one of the best tour guides in the city. Check it out here: https://www.truetalesnyc.com/and follow him at https://www.instagram.com/truetalesnyc/?hl=en
• How insecurity helped turn the Four Horsemen chef into one of the greatest ever 16.01.2026 58Min.

  Chef Nick Curtola of the Four Horsemen and I Cavallini is one the best chefs on the planet and I wanna know how he does it! Turns out he's a master of staying focused and is helped by a healthy/unhealthy dose of never thinking he's good enough. Follow him for amazing videos and buy his cookbook!Follow Dan at instagram.com/danielgeneen Tell dan where to tour his stand up comedy beacons.ai/danielgeneen
• Why is the PHISH NYE show such a big deal (Comedians review their first Phish experience) 09.01.2026 54Min.

  Comedians Daniel Geneen and Che Durena review the NYE Phish concert with help from author and Phish veteran Jessica Siskin. Follow Che at https://www.instagram.com/chedurena/?hl=en Follow Jessica at https://www.instagram.com/jessicasiskin/?hl=en Follow Dan at instagram.com/danielgeneen Tell dan where to tour his stand up comedy beacons.ai/danielgeneen
• How to fix airports, How to seat a dinner party, and why espresso martinis SUCK W/ Brenda Cullerton 05.12.2025 37Min.

  THIS IS THE BEST EPISODE EVER. Brenda Cullerton is a writer and actor and brilliant person who went hella viral on subway takes. She knows how to make the most of life, also she's funny and a joy to talk to. You must listen to this.00:00 Brenda's acting career 10:00 how to enjoy flying 17:13 espresso martinis 21:08 why are restaurants closing so early? 26:00 the sad state of dinner parties Follow Brenda for more at www.instagram.com/brendasidioms Follow Dan at instagram.com/danielgeneen Tell dan where to tour his stand up comedy beacons.ai/danielgeneen
• NYC's Most Influential Indian chef: Indian Food is STILL not mainstream (but we're getting close!) 28.11.2025 56Min.

  Chintan Pandya is the Chef/co-owner of Unapologetic Foods restaurant group which own Semma, Dhamaka, Naks, Rowdy Rooster and more!
• Top NYC Club owner: How I choose who gets in (and who doesn’t) PLUS tricks to running a smooth night 21.11.2025 43Min.

  Jen Shorr is the owner of Joyface in the East Village of New York City. Joyface is eternally slammed and difficult to get into but once you're in you get treated to joy and friendliness and warmth and this is how she does it.
• USA's Best Pasta Maker: How to get good at making pasta & How to inspire others to make it 14.11.2025 49Min.

  Stefano Secchi is chef owner of Rezdora and Massara in NYC two of the best restaurants. after years of working in the USA he moved to Italy for five years to study form the masters at Hosteria Giusti, All'Enoteca and Osteria Francescana.
• Owner of NYC's best coffee shop: how to make a business last for 16 years & how I learned everything 07.11.2025 1Std. 5Min.

  Johnny Norton is the co owner of Culture Espresso which has three locations in Midtown Manhattan. Learn his story and his tricks for hospitality on today's incredible episode. Follow Dan at instagram.com/danielgeneen Tell dan where to tour his stand up comedy beacons.ai/danielgeneen