Food Network Obsessed

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  Andrew Zimmern on Why Pitmasters Is Unlike Any Barbecue Competition 10.07.2026 1h 11min

  Andrew Zimmern returns to the pod to talk about Pitmasters, Food Network's bold new barbecue competition series. Andrew shares why he waited years before saying yes to a competition show, and what makes Pitmasters different from traditional cooking competitions.Later, Andrew reflects on how food media has evolved, why great storytelling will always outlast technology, and the inspiration behind The Blue Food Cookbook. He explains why cooking more seafood can benefit both our health and the planet, and he reveals the barbecue side-dishes on his own personal Mount Rushmore.Follow Food Network on Instagram: HEREFollow Jaymee Sire on Instagram: HEREFollow Andrew on Instagram: HERELearn More about Pitmasters : HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Introducing Health Vs Hype with the American Medical Association 10.07.2026 2min

  From the American Medical Association comes an all new podcast called Health vs Hype. If you want a show that helps you make smarter, more informed decisions about your health, without the fear-mongering or confusion, this is a show you will want to check out. We hope you enjoy it as much as we do!
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  Terry Crews on Hosting Food Network's Biggest Cooking Competition Ever 26.06.2026 38min

  Terry Crews joins the pod to talk about his latest role as host of 100 Cooks, Food Network's biggest cooking competition ever. Terry shares what it was like stepping into a kitchen with 100 home cooks competing at once, why the energy on set was unlike anything he's experienced before, and how the series balances high-stakes competition with genuine encouragement and heart. Later, Terry reflects on his remarkable career, from the NFL to Hollywood, and why he's always been drawn to new challenges. He opens up about creativity, fitness, his love of painting, the game-day foods he can't live without, and what surprised him most about the passion, resilience, and camaraderie of the home cooks competing on 100 Cooks. Follow Food Network on Instagram: HERE Follow Jaymee Sire on Instagram: HERE Follow Terry on Instagram: HERE Learn More about 100 Cooks: HERE  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Allison Chen on Viral Baking Videos and Bringing Tangyuan to Food Network 19.06.2026 45min

  Pastry chef and content creator Allison Chen joins the pod to share her unconventional journey from studying neuroscience … to attending pastry school in France. Allison reflects on learning French pastry techniques, running a tasting-menu out of her college apartment, and how documenting the experience online unexpectedly launched her career as a creator. Later, Allison talks about bringing one of her favorite childhood desserts, tangyuan, to Food Network’s digital series Dig In With, why food stories resonate more than recipes alone, and how she approaches making baking feel approachable for millions of followers. Follow Food Network on Instagram: HERE Follow Jaymee Sire on Instagram: HERE Follow Allison on Instagram: HERE Learn More about Allsion’s episode of Dig In With: HERE  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Brian & Mika Kleinschmidt Reveal the Wildest Features in HGTV Smart Home 2026 12.06.2026 36min

  Brian and Mika Kleinschmidt join the pod to talk about their latest project, the all-new HGTV Smart Home 2026.  The winningest duo on HGTV shares what it was like designing the $1.3 million Orlando dream home, the challenge of balancing luxury with smart technology, and the features they’re most excited for fans to see… including hidden rooms, a shoe carousel, a four-screen TV wall, and a backyard built for year-round vacation living. They also discuss why involving their daughter Jade in the design process made this Smart Home experience especially meaningful.  Follow Food Network on Instagram: HERE Follow Jaymee Sire on Instagram: HERE Follow Brian & Mika on Instagram: HERE Learn More about HGTV Dream Home: HERE  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Maneet Chauhan on Chopped Castaways, BBQ Brawl, and Giving Life 500 Percent 05.06.2026 50min

  Maneet Chauhan joins the pod to talk about one of Food Network’s most ambitious competitions yet: Chopped Castaways. Maneet shares what it was like judging a group of chefs dropped onto a remote island. She reveals why the experience felt unlike anything she’s ever done on television and why some of the food served on the island ranks among the best she’s ever tasted on Chopped. Maneet also reflects on her latest season of BBQ Brawl, including welcoming Brooke Williamson into the captain’s chair, the emotional responsibility that comes with mentoring a team, and why helping chefs recognize their own potential is her favorite part of the job. Plus, she shares stories from her life in Nashville, her philosophy on following culinary instincts, her quest to saber 50 bottles of champagne before turning 50, and her ultimate Nashville food day. Follow Food Network on Instagram: HERE Follow Jaymee Sire on Instagram: HERE Follow Maneet on Instagram: HERE Learn More about Chopped Castaways: HERE  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Gabe Bertaccini on Chopped Castaways and What Makes Great Food TV 29.05.2026 57min

  Chef Gabe Bertaccini joins the pod to talk about his latest Food Network adventure, Chopped Castaways, a wild new spin on Chopped that drops elite chefs onto a remote island where strategy, survival, and cooking skills all collide. Gabe breaks down what made the experience so intense, what surprised him most about judging in that environment, and why the show pushes chefs in completely different ways than a traditional kitchen competition. Gabe also dives into his digital series Cook Like an Italian, sharing how the show became a way to make Italian cooking feel approachable, relaxed, and rooted in joy rather than perfection. He talks about teaching techniques in a more specific, practical way for home cooks, why simplicity matters so much in Italian food, and how creating digital content allows him to connect with audiences differently than competition television. Follow Food Network on Instagram: HERE Follow Jaymee Sire on Instagram: HERE Follow Gabe on Instagram: HERE Learn More about Chopped Castaways: HERE  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Cassie Yeung on Joining the Food Network Hot List with “No Measurements, Just Vibes” 22.05.2026 29min

  Cassie Yeung joins the pod to share her excitement on being named to the 2026 Food Network Hot List. She talks about the viral “hangover ramen” video that changed her life, growing up in a food-obsessed household, and why she believes cooking should always be guided by “no measurements, just vibes.” Later, Cassie dives into her New York Times bestselling cookbook Bad Bitch in the Kitch, explains why she fought to keep the title, and breaks down the philosophy behind making approachable, craveable Asian-inspired recipes for a social-first audience. Plus: emotional support pickles, dumpling hacks, and Cassie’s perfect food day around the world. Follow Food Network on Instagram: HERE Follow Jaymee Sire on Instagram: HERE Follow Cassie on Instagram: HERE Learn More about Food Network’s Hot List: HERE  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Jet Tila on Ready Jet Cook and Teaching the “Why” Behind Cooking 15.05.2026 42min

  Chef, restaurateur, and Food Network fan-favorite Jet Tila returns to the pod for a catch-up on everything from family life to building a career that spans restaurants, television, cookbooks, and teaching. Jet dives into the new season of Ready Jet Cook, breaking down the philosophy behind fast, flavor-packed cooking and why teaching the “why” behind techniques is just as important as the recipes themselves. He shares what keeps him coming back to competition shows, and how he approaches pressure in the kitchen after years of competing. Plus, later on, Jet turns the tables on Jaymee to ask her about her perfect food day. Follow Food Network on Instagram: HERE Follow Jaymee Sire on Instagram: HERE Follow Jet on Instagram: HERE Learn More about Ready Jet Cook: HERE  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Rashad Jones on Joining the Judges Table for BBQ Brawl 08.05.2026 36min

  Pitmaster and restaurateur Rashad Jones joins the pod to talk about his journey from backyard barbecue obsession to building Big Lee's Barbecue into a barbecue destination. Rashad shares the Thanksgiving meal that sparked it all, the legacy of Uncle Leon, and how hospitality became the foundation of everything he does. He also opens up about his “renegade barbecue” style, the Food Network recipes that mean the most to him, and his return to BBQ Brawl - this time as a judge. Plus, Rashad breaks down what makes great barbecue, the pressure of competition, and his ultimate barbecue side dish Mount Rushmore. Follow Food Network on Instagram: HERE Follow Jaymee Sire on Instagram: HERE Follow Rashad on Instagram: HERE Learn More about BBQ Brawl: HERE  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Esther Choi on 24 in 24, Cooking with Choi, and Her Debut Cookbook 01.05.2026 37min

  Chef, restaurateur, and Food Network favorite Esther Choi returns to the pod to catch up on a massive new chapter of life: Motherhood. Esther opens up about her debut cookbook, and her new Food Network YouTube series, Cooking with Choi.  Esther dives into her upcoming cookbook, Hand Taste: Cook Like a Korean Grandmother, why kimchi was non-negotiable for the book, and what readers can expect from the recipes. Plus, she talks about finally getting to live out a lifelong dream: teaching people how to cook on screen with her new series Cooking with Choi. And later, Esther breaks down the chaos of co-hosting 24 in 24: Last Chef Standing, what it’s like surviving 36 straight hours on set, why chefs are lining up to compete in one of Food Network’s toughest competitions, and what really separates the last chef standing from everyone else Follow Food Network on Instagram: HERE Follow Jaymee Sire on Instagram: HERE Follow Esther on Instagram: HERE Learn More about Cooking with Choi: HERE Learn More about Food Network 24 in 24: HERE  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Kenny Gilbert on Tournament of Champions and Trusting Your Instincts 10.04.2026 50min

  Chef Kenny Gilbert joins the pod to talk about his impressive run on this season of Tournament of Champions, from the pressure of the randomizer to cooking in one of the most intense competition formats on TV. He shares how he prepares for the unpredictable nature of TOC, why blind judging raises the stakes, and how he approaches each round with a “swim your race” mentality. Kenny also takes us back to his early days in the kitchen, from cooking out of a Betty Crocker cookbook as a kid to preparing his first full Thanksgiving dinner at just 11 years old. Follow Food Network on Instagram: HERE Follow Jaymee Sire on Instagram: HERE Follow Kenny on Instagram: HERE Learn More about Tournament of Champions: HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Zoha Malik on Going from Home Baker to Food Network’s Hot List 03.04.2026 32min

  Zoha Malik, the creator behind Bake With Zoha, joins the pod to talk about being named to Food Network’s Hot List and how a weekend baking hobby turned into one of the most popular dessert accounts on the internet. She shares how teaching herself baking from scratch shaped her approach to recipes, why understanding the “why” behind baking matters, and how a single viral brownie video helped kickstart her community.  Zoha also dives into the cultural influences behind her desserts, from growing up in Pakistan surrounded by family meals and cardamom-infused sweets to blending nostalgic flavors with classic American baking.  Follow Food Network on Instagram: HERE Follow Jaymee Sire on Instagram: HERE Follow Zoha on Instagram: HERE Learn More about Food Network Hot List: HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Bryan Ford on Judging Ultimate Baking Championship and Why Bread Is Life 27.03.2026 43min

  Bryan Ford joins the pod to talk about judging Food Network’s new competition series Ultimate Baking Championship and what it was like watching some of the most skilled pastry chefs in the country go head-to-head. He shares why blind judging raises the stakes, what separates technically perfect baking from something truly special, and how storytelling plays a role even in the most precise desserts. Plus, Bryan opens up about opening Diljan Bakery in Brooklyn, exploring Afghan baking traditions, and how his self-taught path helped shape the way he approaches both baking and business today. Follow Food Network on Instagram: HERE Follow Jaymee Sire on Instagram: HERE Follow Bryan on Instagram: HERE Learn More about Ultimate Baking Championship: HERE  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Kaleena Bliss on Returning to TOC and How to Handle Randomizer Stress 20.03.2026 34min

  Chef Kaleena Bliss joins the pod ahead of her return to Tournament of Champions, and she breaks down what it’s really like to step back into one of the most intense kitchens on television. She talks about the adrenaline of competition cooking, the chaos of the randomizer, and why sometimes the only way to survive the TOC arena is to black out and cook on instinct. Plus, she opens up about how kitchen culture has changed over the years, what makes someone a true badass in the industry now, and why the community she found through Tournament of Champions has become one of the most meaningful parts of her career. Follow Food Network on Instagram: HERE Follow Jaymee Sire on Instagram: HERE Follow Kaleena on Instagram: HERE Learn More about Ultimate Baking Championship: HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Duff Goldman on Dad Advice, Cake Builds, and Ultimate Baking Championship 13.03.2026 54min

  Duff Goldman returns to the pod for his third appearance, officially earning Food Network Obsessed royalty status. He catches up with Jaymee on life at home, getting ready to become a dad of two, and why he’s embraced his unexpected role on the internet as the guy giving calm, rational dad advice.  Duff also dives into his newest Food Network series Ultimate Baking Championship, where sixteen elite pastry chefs compete in one of the most technically demanding baking competitions the network has ever done. Plus, after years of strong opinions, Duff finally sets the record straight on cupcakes… and whether he actually hates them as much as he says he does. Follow Food Network on Instagram: HERE Follow Jaymee Sire on Instagram: HERE Follow Duff on Instagram: HERE Learn More about Ultimate Baking Championship: HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Lorenzo Espada on his journey from Hot Plates to the Food Network Hot List 06.03.2026 46min

  Lorenzo Espada, known online as Eat With Zo, joins the pod to talk about landing on Food Network’s 2026 Hot List and the full-circle moment of being recognized by the network he grew up watching. He shares how cooking with his grandmothers shaped his love of food, and how selling food out of his college dorm helped spark the idea that eventually became his “Somethin’ Outta Nothin’” philosophy. Lorenzo also dives into the viral crab cake biscuit video that changed everything, how social media helped transform his private dining hustle into a full-time career, and why making cooking fun and approachable is the heart of his content. Follow Food Network on Instagram: HERE Follow Jaymee Sire on Instagram: HERE Follow Lorenzo on Instagram: HERE Learn More about Food Network Hot List: HERE   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Michael Tchao on Food Science, Japanese Charcoal, and Slowing Down to Level Up 27.02.2026 37min

  Michael Tchao joins the pod to talk about how his unexpected landing on Food Network’s 2026 Hot List was a true full-circle moment. He shares how teaching a total kitchen “noob” helped him find his voice as an educator, and why experimenting in public is at the heart of his content. Michael also dives into his recent trip to Japan, where he documented a family preserving a centuries-old charcoal craft that burns hotter, cleaner, and more intentionally than standard briquettes. From patience in the kiln to patience in content creation, he reflects on slowing down, focusing on quality over quantity, and building a brand rooted in curiosity, clarity, and value.  Follow Food Network on Instagram: HERE Follow Jaymee Sire on Instagram: HERE Follow Michael Tchao on Instagram: HERE Learn More about Food Network Hot List: HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Alessandra Ciuffo on Cooking with Confidence and Finding Her Culinary Voice 20.02.2026 40min

  Alessandra Ciuffo joins the pod to talk about being on Food Network’s “Hot List” and winning Guy’s Grocery Games at just 15 years old. She opens up about why social media wasn’t always part of the plan, and how documenting every single day of culinary school helped her truly “find her culinary voice”. She also shares why teaching people how to cook matters, how she balances classical training with nonna intuition, and why midnight pasta might just be the ultimate comfort food.  Follow Food Network on Instagram: HERE Follow Jaymee Sire on Instagram: HERE Follow the Alessandrea Ciuffo on Instagram: HERE Learn More about Food Network Hot List: HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Mei Lin on Lunar New Year Flavor and Life on the Other Side of TO 13.02.2026 28min

  Chef Mei Lin returns to the pod to talk about her Beverly Hills restaurant 88 Club, where nostalgic Chinese flavors meet a moody dining room and serious vibes. She shares how dishes like shrimp toast and Namu chicken connect to her childhood and why this chapter of her cooking feels more personal and unapologetic than ever. Mei also dives into festival cooking, Lunar New Year collaborations, and the energy of live food events before opening up about her newest role as a judge on Tournament of Champions. She talks blind judging, missing the adrenaline of competing, and how social media trends are starting to show up on competition plates. Follow Food Network on Instagram: HERE Follow Jaymee Sire on Instagram: HERE Follow the Mei Lin on Instagram: HERE Learn More about TOC: HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.