Starving for Attention with Richard and Jazmin Blais
199 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 599 ratingsGet an entertaining, behind-the-scenes look at the world of food with this chef, television personality and author. Hear from anyone and everyone in the culinary industry, including restaurateurs, television hosts, famous chefs, producers of your favorite cooking and competition shows and more. They'll join the Blaises for spontaneous, back-of-house conversation about what it takes to make it in different parts of the food business, global trends and where the industry overlaps with entertainment. Plus, play along with their games, trivia and other wacky moments.
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Episodes
Essential Work with Andre Mack
August 07, 2020 20:42 - 1 hour - 57 MBRichard and Jazmin sit-down (virtually) with Andre Mack; renowned sommelier, winemaker and, most recently, essential worker in Brooklyn at his newly opened &Sons wine bar and market. The guys wears a lot of hats and we get in to all of them on this episode. Not to mention he finally settles the controversy over Taylor Pork Roll/Ham. Plus, geek out with Richard as he asks those questions you always want to ask a sommelier from a Michelin-starred restaurant like: what's the oldest bottle yo...
Stay at Home Sandwich with Rebecca Soldinger
July 24, 2020 20:36 - 50 minutes - 47.2 MBRichard and Jazmin snuggle in with their favorite television producer, Rebecca Soldinger from the Rachael Ray Show and Broadway Sandwich. They reminisce to pre-COVID times backstage and Richard finally gets Rebecca to admit the one dish she couldn't stand that he made on set! She also shares her top tips for producing at home that we can all learn from. Plus an ice cream cake recipe, backyard wildlife and the great American road trip. Subscribe, rate and listen! For more fun, follow alo...
Self Producing with Aarti Sequeira
July 18, 2020 01:54 - 59 minutes - 54.8 MBIt's official! Our most popular guest and co-host is back on and Zooming with Richard and Jazmin! Food Network's own Aarti Sequeira joins us and to talk about producing content 24/7 in this interim moment and the challenges that come with it: spouses as directors, kids as cameramen, how ants equal airtime and that old school Triple G (Guys Grocery Games) mentality that gets them all in trouble. Plus Richard and Jazmin's professional home kitchen sagas continue as do the woes for indoor dini...
The Marvelous Mr. Warner
July 10, 2020 21:00 - 52 minutes - 48.6 MBAll the way from Rapids City, South Dakota, winner of Food Network Star, Justin Warner joins us via the technological wonders of Zoom. We talk about his newest book based on his hit digital show, Marvel Eat the Universe. We pose the impossible question of who would Guy Fieri be in the Marvel Universe. Plus we dig deep on home improvement, belching toilets, and how to live the RV life. This episode has something for everyone, as always! Follow along on Instagram for more fun... @starvin...
Final-ly with Chef Melissa King
July 03, 2020 17:00 - 52 minutes - 49 MB*Spoiler Alert* Totally worth the wait! Richard and Jazmin take to Zoom with the newest Top Chef All-Star Winner, Melissa King. Join us as we chat all things Top Chef All-Star Finale, why she's still hustling and some hot take trends! In the open, Richard gives a quick TED talk on brisket, they discuss why everything is breaking at the Blais house and Jazmin gives a long awaited update on foster kittens. Can't take the excitement? Neither can we! Subscribe, rate and review! And don't f...
Top Chef All Stars Finale RECAP
June 19, 2020 21:00 - 38 minutes - 35.3 MBSO many SPOILERS ahead! You've been warned! Richard and Jazmin recap the Top Chef All Stars finale during the commercial breaks for your listening pleasure. We recommend pushing play with us and watching the show while listening to our fearless hosts break the action down during the commercials. You'll hear Richard lament sharing his crown, comparing selecting a sous chef to a Vice Presidential nominee and Jazmin gets all the feels on memory lane. Plus who else wants a Tom Colicchio ga...
Black Lives Matter.
June 12, 2020 22:01 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MBJazmin and Richard discuss the historical moment we are in and why they took a week off from podcasting (see our recs below for crucial listening). Plus BREAKINGNEWS, small business woes, and oh yeah, #summeriscoming. Some of our favorite podcasts featuring Black thought leaders, Black stories, and/or Black history. Code Switch 1619 Pod Save the People Intersectionality Matters NPR Throughline : American Police Its Been a Minute with Sam Sanders Follow along on instagram for additio...
Re-emerging with Simon Majumdar
May 30, 2020 06:07 - 37 minutes - 34.8 MBRichard and Jazmin pay a Zoom visit with longtime Food Network friend and fellow podcaster, Simon Majumdar. Follow along as they talk perfect outdoor kitchen remodels, birthdays in quarantine, the brief history of Okinawan taco rice and how to regain your sense of purpose as everything slowly starts to reopen. Come along for the ride! Thank you for subscribing. Don't forget to leave us a review and rate the podcast! Follow along for more fun on instagram: @starving4pod @richardblais @...
The Quarantine Chronicles, vol V, featuring Ellen Bennett
May 22, 2020 18:57 - 44 minutes - 81.4 MBThe last great PIVOT of the Quarantine Chronicles brings you a shining ray of light and energy that is Ellen Bennett from Hedley and Bennett Aprons (and facemasks). We talk about making business decisions in the time of a pandemic, Jazmin rushes a kitten to the emergency vet and Richard is a ROBOT suffering a mid-life crisis. Also, massive news for Richard and his love of BBQ. Tune in! Follow along on instagram for more fun! @starving4pod @ellenmariebennett @jazminblais @richardblais
The Quarantine Chronicles, vol IV
May 15, 2020 20:00 - 40 minutes - 73.3 MBNow with more gossip and pop culture hot takes!! The Quarantine Chronicles returns (because we aren't sure when it will end) with Richard and Jazmin diving deep into the depths of Robert Pattinson's quarantine culinary mind. Alison Roman takes on Chrissy Teigen and Marie Kondo for some reason and we break down our thoughts on the dust-up. Finally a long list of celebrities are now food TV stars and food influencers and what does it all mean?? Tune in to find out. Follow us on social medi...
The Quarantine Chronicles, vol III, featuring Jet & Ali Tila
May 08, 2020 20:00 - 55 minutes - 102 MBKeeping it Real-la with another installment of The Quarantine Chronicles! Richard and Jazmin are joined by their alternate universe duo, Jet and Ali Tila! Join us as we chat working together as a couple during the pandemic. Plus we cook up some new business ideas together. Richard whacks Jazmin with a golf ball! Jazmin uses a "bad"word! And Ali and Jet play our favorite podcast game that was made only for them, "Spilling the Tea-la". All this in under an hour! Enjoy the show! Don't forg...
The Quarantine Chronicles, vol II, featuring Chef Casey Thompson
May 01, 2020 14:00 - 55 minutes - 102 MBQuarantine Chronicles is back with another installation of tales from the deep web!!! Richard and Jazmin divulge where their attention has been on social media during shelter-in-place. The rubberband man, tik tok, the Great Chefs series on youtube, PLUS CASEY THOMPSON joins us from under the sea!!! Stay in touch on Instagram : @starving4pod @richardblais @jazminblais @chefcaseyt
Quarantine Chronicles vol II, featuring Chef Casey Thompson
May 01, 2020 14:00 - 55 minutes - 102 MBQuarantine Chronicles is back with another installation of tales from the deep web!!! Richard and Jazmin divulge where their attention has been on social media during shelter-in-place. The rubberband man, tik tok, the Great Chefs series on youtube, PLUS CASEY THOMPSON joins us from under the sea!!! Stay in touch on Instagram : @starving4pod @richardblais @jazminblais @chefcaseyt
The Quarantine Chronicles, vol I
April 24, 2020 21:26 - 33 minutes - 31.2 MBNOW WITH RECIPES! Richard and Jazmin are back for Season 2 and kicking off the Quarantine Chronicles live from the kitchen table. What have the Blais’ been up to in the kitchen? How have they sheltered in (mis en) place? Is anyone gluten free still? How is Jazmin dealing with “the other woman” and just how many dishes are we all washing? Find out these answers and less as we kick off the all new Starving For Attention! Follow us o...
Season 2 Trailer
April 22, 2020 19:00 - 1 minute - 2.5 MBRichard and Jazmin are back for Season 2 of Starving for Attention! Its a wild, new world worth exploring so join us as we make our way through the wide and sometimes unknown expanse of pop culture, food, relationships and beyond! Alright, we talk about memes and food and family life while broadcasting from our kitchen table... Follow along on instagram for more: @starving4pod @jazminblais @richardblais
RACHAEL RAY
December 25, 2019 09:00 - 30 minutes - 12.8 MBRichard and Jazmin pick their allegiances for the upcoming Superbowl before chatting with celebrity chef Rachael Ray all about her take on some of the current food trends like rainbow bagels and why spaghetti and noodles are not the same thing. Remember to join us on instagram @Starving4pod!
Rachael Ray
December 25, 2019 09:00 - 30 minutes - 14 MBRichard and Jazmin pick their allegiances for the upcoming Superbowl before chatting with celebrity chef Rachael Ray all about her take on some of the current food trends like rainbow bagels and why spaghetti and noodles are not the same thing. Remember to join us on instagram @Starving4pod!
RACHAEL RAY
December 25, 2019 09:00 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MBRichard and Jazmin pick their allegiances for the upcoming Superbowl before chatting with celebrity chef Rachael Ray all about her take on some of the current food trends like rainbow bagels and why spaghetti and noodles are not the same thing. Remember to join us on instagram @Starving4pod!
Carl Ruiz
December 18, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 28.9 MBRichard is back with Jazmin as they prep for the upcoming holiday and replay one of their favorite guests. Richard joins Carl Ruiz at his restaurant, La Cubana, in New York City for an incredibly fun conversation! Richard and Carl start with the in-depth analysis of jelly doughnuts you never knew you needed. Then, Carl discusses the process of opening his restaurant and the neuroticism shared by every chef who finds success. Later, the two play a fun game of 'Ruizing vs Blazing.'
Antonia Lofaso & Jet Tila
December 10, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 30.7 MBRichard & Jazmin are here for the holidays and revisiting one of their favorite interviews. They are joined in the studio by restaurateurs and chef judges from Cutthroat Kitchen Antonia Lofaso & Jet Tila to talk about their humble starts in the television world, working with Alton Brown, and their opinions about the backlash against television chefs.
ANTONIA LOFASO & JET TILA
December 10, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 63.2 MBRichard & Jazmin are here for the holidays and revisiting one of their favorite interviews. They are joined in the studio by restaurateurs and chef judges from Cutthroat Kitchen Antonia Lofaso & Jet Tila to talk about their humble starts in the television world, working with Alton Brown, and their opinions about the backlash against television chefs.
PERMISSION GRANTED: WITH GRANT ACHATZ
December 04, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 70.6 MBRichard catches up with Chef Grant Achatz in his Three Michelin star restaurant Alinea. Listen in as Richard recalls working under Grant at The French Laundry in the 90's, discuss outlets for their creativity, and reveal some of the ways they get to know their staff. Remember to join us at @starving4pod on Instagram!
Grant Achatz
December 04, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 34.3 MBRichard catches up with Chef Grant Achatz in his Three Michelin star restaurant Alinea. Listen in as Richard recalls working under Grant at The French Laundry in the 90's, discuss outlets for their creativity, and reveal some of the ways they get to know their staff. Remember to join us at @starving4pod on Instagram!
PERMISSION GRANTED: WITH GRANT ACHATZ
December 04, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 34.3 MBRichard catches up with Chef Grant Achatz in his Three Michelin star restaurant Alinea. Listen in as Richard recalls working under Grant at The French Laundry in the 90's, discuss outlets for their creativity, and reveal some of the ways they get to know their staff. Remember to join us at @starving4pod on Instagram!
Thanksgiving Ready: Kevin Gillespie
November 27, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 83.9 MBRichard and Jazmin are ready for Thanksgiving. They talk about their favorite dishes and what they’re preparing for the holiday. Plus Richard revisits one of his favorite interviews with fellow Top Chef alum and friend Kevin Gillespie. They talk about his restaurants Gunshow, Revival, and Gamechanger, their time working together, and college football allegiances. Remember to join us at @starving4pod on Instagram!
Kevin Gillespie
November 27, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 40.9 MBRichard and Jazmin are ready for Thanksgiving. They talk about their favorite dishes and what they’re preparing for the holiday. Plus Richard revisits one of his favorite interviews with fellow Top Chef alum and friend Kevin Gillespie. They talk about his restaurants Gunshow, Revival, and Gamechanger, their time working together, and college football allegiances. Remember to join us at @starving4pod on Instagram!
Thanksgiving Ready: Kevin Gillespie
November 27, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 39.8 MBRichard and Jazmin are ready for Thanksgiving. They talk about their favorite dishes and what they’re preparing for the holiday. Plus Richard revisits one of his favorite interviews with fellow Top Chef alum and friend Kevin Gillespie. They talk about his restaurants Gunshow, Revival, and Gamechanger, their time working together, and college football allegiances. Remember to join us at @starving4pod on Instagram!
Nina Compton
November 21, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 33 MBThis week Richard is in New Orleans with James Beard Award winning chef Nina Compton! They discuss Nina's rise to success with her own restaurant and recent awards. The two bond over the post-Top Chef career struggle to choose your own path with the pressure to make others happy. Stay tuned for a game called "Straight out of Nina Compton's Head" where Richard proposes ingredients and Nina improvises dishes!
Isaac Toups
November 12, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 34.5 MBRichard is in New Orleans and joined by celebrity Chef Isaac Toups. Isaac talks about the success of his restaurants Toups' Meatery and Toups South, and his meteoric rise of to fame after Top Chef. They swap chef stories and talk about Isaac’s responsibility to represent the rich culture of New Orleans food. And they break down some of your favorite New Orleans cuisine from Gumbo to creating an authentic Po’ Boy and more.
Wylie Dufresne
November 05, 2019 09:00 - 49 minutes - 22.6 MBRichard has been on the road without Jazmin! This week he comes to us from Williamsburg yet again to sit down with Wylie Dufresne of Du's Donuts. Wylie is one of America's leading proponents of molecular gastronomy and incorporates science into his cooking techniques. His donut shop that began as a pop-up is now a chain with its very own cookbook. The two talk about the novelty of cookbooks and the value of having an international collection. Wylie explains his love of flashlights and the tru...
Ilan Hall
November 01, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 27.5 MBThis week, Richard sits down with Ilan Hall at Du's Donuts in Brooklyn where he has been for the Star Chefs International Chefs Conference. Ilan was the winner of Top Chef season 2 and most known for his role as the host on NBC's Knife Fight. The two catch up and talk about Brooklyn's changing scene before getting into it. They talk about weird food cravings, health and wellness, and molecular gastronomy!
Jeremy Jacobowitz of Brunch Boys
October 22, 2019 08:00 - 1 hour - 34.4 MBThis week, Richard talks to Jeremy Jacobowitz, the man behind the famous food media account Brunch Boys. They start with a discussion about the Japanese sandwich or ‘sando’ that has made its way to LA at a new restaurant called Konbi. Next, Jeremy explains his path from working in TV to becoming a full time Instagram influencer. He reminisces about his first popular photo of pancakes and they end with Richard’s favorite game about hot takes!
Squad takes Newport Beach Wine & Food Festival!
October 15, 2019 09:00 - 59 minutes - 27.2 MBRichard sits down with Brooke Williamson, Shirley Chung, Casey Thompson, and Antonia Lofaso at the Newport Beach Wine and Food Festival. The lively squad catch up with each other and compare hot takes on their favorite jams before getting into it. They talk about their favorite grocery stores, expiration dates, and 'bowl culture.' Stay tuned to hear the group play a game called "Shirley It's me!" all about hot takes.
Art Smith
October 08, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 33.2 MBRichard and Jazmin check in from the Newport Food and Wine Festival before Richard talks to famed chef, Art Smith, widely known as Oprah's personal chef. Art shares fun stories about his past work on TV shows and behind the scenes at Disneyland's Epcot. He talks about the influential women in his life, their battle with Alzheimer’s, and involving the culinary community through Around the Table . Stay tuned in to hear the two play a game called "What Art Though Cooking For?" where Richard quiz...
Josef Centeno
September 30, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 27.8 MBRichard and Aarti sit down for a fun conversation with chef, author and restaurateur Josef Centeno. Richard and Josef start with discussing the incredible technique of his "puffy taco" and how they feel about Tex Mex. They break down some hot food topics with a game 'My Two Cents". And they talk tortillas, chili rellenos, food halls and Josef shares what he wants 86'd.
Hearty Aarti Party with Aarti Sequeira
September 24, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 55.7 MBRichard sits down with Food Network star, journalist, and television host Aarti Sequeira. Before diving into environmentally ethical food trends like meatless burgers, the two catch up and discuss their favorite Trader Joe's treats. Then, Aarti talks about her journalistic tendencies and they debate Lebron James's attempt to trademark the term "Taco Tuesday." They end with a new game Richard calls celebrity vegetable!
Aarti Sequeira
September 24, 2019 07:00 - 59 minutes - 27 MBRichard sits down with Food Network star, journalist, and television host Aarti Sequeira. Before diving into environmentally ethical food trends like meatless burgers, the two catch up and discuss their favorite Trader Joe's treats. Then, Aarti talks about her journalistic tendencies and they debate Lebron James's attempt to trademark the term "Taco Tuesday." They end with a new game Richard calls celebrity vegetable!
Troy Johnson
September 17, 2019 08:00 - 1 hour - 34.9 MBGreetings from San Diego's Kaaboo Festival, where Richard and Jazmin give updates on their festival experience before chatting with Guy's Grocery Store Games Judge and writer Troy Johnson. The three talk about stage fright, their shared fantasy football obsession, and Troy's troubles as a restaurant critic. They end with a game called "Is Troy Annoyed?" about potential scenarios one might encounter as a critic.
Michael Mina
September 03, 2019 08:00 - 1 hour - 32.5 MBRichard and Jazmin reminisce on a fun story from their courtship before sharing their interview with one of Richard’s all time heroes, Michael Mina. They discuss how Michael builds strong partnerships with other chefs and the impact press has on the restaurant industry. Plus, Richard and Jazmin play ‘What Does It Mina’ with Michael to gain his insight on many areas of the restaurant industry.
Jamie Bissonnette
August 27, 2019 07:00 - 57 minutes - 26.1 MBRichard shares stories of his trip to Boston before sitting down with chef, author and restaurateur Jamie Bisonnette. The two talk about Jamie’s weird collections, being an old soul chef and the prank Jamie played on Richard during Top Chef. Plus the guys play a delicious game of Never Have I Ever.
Brian Malarkey
August 20, 2019 08:00 - 1 hour - 29.7 MBAloha from Hawaii, where Richard and Jazmine give updates on their vacation before chatting with Top Chef alum (season 3), Guy’s Grocery Games judge and restaurateur Brian Malarkey. Richard joins him at Farmer and the Seahorse to discuss how they name restaurants, evolving and the future of celebrity chefs. Brian then gets into which aspects of the culinary world he believes are dying, as well as his love of aliens.
Luke's Lobster
August 13, 2019 08:00 - 58 minutes - 26.8 MBBen Conniff and Luke Holden the founders of Luke's Lobster hang out with Richard in New York City. The duo talk about what inspired them to start the business and how far they've come over the last 10 years. We find out what a traditional Maine lobster roll is all about. And you wont want to miss the fruit that gets 86ed to throw Richard for a loop.
Angelo Sosa
August 06, 2019 08:00 - 1 hour - 32.5 MBToday, Top chef and Top Chef All-Stars alum, Chef and owner of Death By Tequila, Angelo Sosa hangs out with Richard! The friends and former competitors talk about the influences of Top Chef on their Kitchens including their use of Quickfires to foster creativity. Richard draws comparisons between Steph Curry's 3 point shooting and using a pressure cooker. And having both originated from the East coast, Angelo and Richard explore the adjustment to seasons and produce in California.
Jet and Ali Tila
July 30, 2019 08:00 - 1 hour - 32.3 MBToday, culinary power couple Jet and Ali Tila hang out with Richard! Jet and Richard ask Ali about spending more time in front of the camera including how she feels about live shows. Richard inquires about Jet and Ali's background as educators and how they feel it has influenced their work in the kitchen. And we even find out what type of musician Richard wanted to be before he devoted himself to culinary pursuits. Remember to join us on social @Starving4Pod.
CJ Jacobson
July 23, 2019 08:00 - 1 hour - 39.3 MBToday, Top Chef alum (Seasons 3 and 10) and Champion (Duels), former member of the US National Volleyball Team, and Chef Partner for Aba and ?ma for Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises, CJ Jacobson sits down with Richard in Chicago. CJ discusses his more non-traditional path after Top Chef, including when he chose to work at Noma in Copenhagen so he could observe Chef René Redzepi. Richard and Chef Jacobson talk about the influences his time as a professional Volleyball player have had on his w...
Gavin Kaysen
July 16, 2019 08:00 - 1 hour - 36.2 MBToday Richard catches up with Chef Gavin Kaysen in his flagship Spoon and Stable Restaurant. After explaining how Gavin is working with his hometown Minnesota Wild, he and Richard draw parallels between athletics and the culinary worlds. Gavin talks about his long run working for Chef Daniel Boulud, the influences he has taken from there and the lessons he is able to pass on. Gavin also speaks about how their industry can change into more of a profession and the ways he has already been worki...
Ashley Christensen
July 09, 2019 08:00 - 1 hour - 34.7 MBToday, chef, restaurateur, author, and culinary celebrity, Ashley Christensen spends time with Richard and Jazmin at the Aspen Food and Wine Classic. Ashley speaks about the honor of winning the James Bear award for outstanding chef in the country in 2019. The gang also talks about how Ashley's South Eastern roots influenced her love for food and cooking. And you'll definitely want to hear how Ashley likes to connect with the ghost of a space when she sets up her restaurants, in at least one ...
Bobby Stuckey
July 02, 2019 08:00 - 56 minutes - 25.9 MBToday, Master Sommelier Bobby Stuckey joins Richard and Jazmin at the Aspen Food and Wine Classic. Listen to Bobby share his almost 25 years of experience with the event and how the audiences have changed over time. Richard labels Bobby a, "Celebrity Runner" before Bobby tells the story of how he annoyed wife (and inadvertently Richard) during the 5K Charity run. And find out how Bobby's passion for his guests and laid back attitude contradict the elitism sometimes associated with his profess...
Casey Thompson
June 25, 2019 08:00 - 1 hour - 28.2 MBToday, contestant on season 3 and season 8 All-Stars, chef Casey Thompson catches up with Richard and Jazmin at the Aspen Food & Wine Classic. Join in the laughs as Casey shares the crazy adventure involving Dwayne Wade and getting escorted out of a tent at the event before the podcast. Learn why Mel Brooks sent Casey and her husband 3 bottles of wine. And as a Texas native, Casey laments the lack of Tex-Mex in California. Remember to join us on social @Starving4Pod.
Off Script with Casey Thompson
June 25, 2019 08:00 - 1 hour - 58 MBToday, contestant on season 3 and season 8 All-Stars, chef Casey Thompson catches up with Richard and Jazmin at the Aspen Food & Wine Classic. Join in the laughs as Casey shares the crazy adventure involving Dwayne Wade and getting escorted out of a tent at the event before the podcast. Learn why Mel Brooks sent Casey and her husband 3 bottles of wine. And as a Texas native, Casey laments the lack of Tex-Mex in California. Remember to join us on social @Starving4Pod.