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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D’Arabian Mornings: with Melissa D’Arabian
November 06, 2018 10:00 - 1 hour - 68.8 MBThis week Richard and Jazmin are joined in their home by Chef and television host Melissa D'Arabian on a Sunday morning to talk about her husband Philippe running the NYC marathon, discuss if Food Network is for cooking or eating, and laud one another's authenticity. Remember to join us at @starving4pod on Instagram!
Melissa D’Arabian
November 06, 2018 10:00 - 1 hour - 33.5 MBThis week Richard and Jazmin are joined in their home by Chef and television host Melissa D'Arabian on a Sunday morning to talk about her husband Philippe running the NYC marathon, discuss if Food Network is for cooking or eating, and laud one another's authenticity. Remember to join us at @starving4pod on Instagram!
Andrew Zimmern
October 30, 2018 08:00 - 1 hour - 31.4 MBThis week Richard sits down with American culinary expert, chef, television personality, radio personality, director, producer, entrepreneur, food critic, journalist, teacher, and author Andrew Zimmern at the New York City Wine and Food Festival for Food Network’s 25th Birthday. On his second visit to the podcast Andrew talks about the debunking of Chinese Restaurant Syndrome, the pride he takes in the impact of his work, and tells about the drink he confronted Tiger Woods with. Remember to j...
MSG - Making Something Good with Andrew Zimmern
October 30, 2018 08:00 - 1 hour - 64.6 MBThis week Richard sits down with American culinary expert, chef, television personality, radio personality, director, producer, entrepreneur, food critic, journalist, teacher, and author Andrew Zimmern at the New York City Wine and Food Festival for Food Network’s 25th Birthday. On his second visit to the podcast Andrew talks about the debunking of Chinese Restaurant Syndrome, the pride he takes in the impact of his work, and tells about the drink he confronted Tiger Woods with. Remember to j...
Something Between Something: With Jeff Mauro
October 23, 2018 08:00 - 1 hour - 36.1 MBThis week Richard catches up with Food Network star and past winner of the show by the same name Jeff Mauro at the New York Food and Wine Festival. Listen in as they talk about Jeff’s background in acting, using his family for motivation in his career, and Jeff gives his tips to young chefs trying to break into the Food Network world. Remember to join us at @starving4pod on Instagram!
FUTURE POOP Makers With Joe Flamm, Joe Sasto, and Chris Scott
October 16, 2018 07:00 - 1 hour - 77.3 MBThis week Richard sits down at the Balboa Bay Resort in Newport Beach during the Newport Beach Food & Wine Fest with Top Chef Colorado contestants Joe Flamm, Joe Sasto and Chris Scott to talk about their recent run on the show including Chef Flamm’s win, how they have stayed so tight since filming wrapped up, and where Top Chef compares to other cooking competition shows. Remember to join us at @starving4pod on Instagram!
Joe Flamm, Joe Sasto, and Chris Scott
October 16, 2018 07:00 - 1 hour - 37.6 MBThis week Richard sits down at the Balboa Bay Resort in Newport Beach during the Newport Beach Food & Wine Fest with Top Chef Colorado contestants Joe Flamm, Joe Sasto and Chris Scott to talk about their recent run on the show including Chef Flamm’s win, how they have stayed so tight since filming wrapped up, and where Top Chef compares to other cooking competition shows. Remember to join us at @starving4pod on Instagram!
Foie Grock: With Duff Goldman and Bruce Kalman
October 09, 2018 07:00 - 56 minutes - 25.8 MBThis week Richard and Jazmin are at the Balboa Bay Resort in Newport Beach during the Newport Beach Food & Wine Fest. Listen in as they catch up with Duff Goldman and Bruce Kalman to talk about their band Foie Grock, connecting with fans after a run on a show like Top Chef, and assemble their fantasy band of celebrity chefs. Remember to join us at @starving4pod on Instagram!
So What'cha Want... to eat? With Eric Greenspan
October 02, 2018 07:00 - 1 hour - 33.4 MBThis week Richard meets up with Chef Eric Greenspan in the Crack Shack in Century City to share their love of the Beastie Boys, conceptualize a competitive cooking league, and Eric shares his journey into healthy living. Remember to join us at @starving4pod on Instagram!
Oy Dios Mio: With Michelle Bernstein and Marc Forgione
September 25, 2018 07:00 - 58 minutes - 26.8 MBThis week Richard and Jazmin caught up with Michelle Bernstein and Marc Forgione at KAABOO Music festival. Join in the fun as they talk about each of their first concerts, Richard wearing a chicken suit for a demonstration, and the abundance of faux allergies that started popping up over that last few years. Remember to join us at @starving4pod on Instagram!
Masterful Marc Murphy
September 18, 2018 07:00 - 1 hour - 29.1 MBThis week Richard and Jazmin go to the walk-in to sit down with Celebrity Chef and restaurateur Marc Murphy where they discuss what it’s like to become a celebrity chef, the diplomatic value of cooking, and the premiere of “Marc my word”. Remember to join us at @starving4pod on Instagram!
Culinary Arts and Crafts: With Gerard Craft
September 11, 2018 07:00 - 46 minutes - 21.4 MBThis week Richard catches up with James Beard award winner, Executive Chef and Owner for Niche Food Group Gerard Craft in St. Louis. Listen in as they talk about their inspirations, the ambition of young chefs now vs when they were coming up the ranks, and their shared love of molecular gastronomy. Remember to join us at @starving4pod on Instagram!
BBQs and Beards: With Todd Ginsberg
September 04, 2018 07:00 - 1 hour - 33.8 MBThis week Richard catches up with Chef and Restaurateur Todd Ginsberg in his old hometown of Atlanta where they talk Barbecue techniques, their mutual respect for celebrity chefs like Guy Fieri, and Todd proves he's not a man of the trends. Remember to join us at @starving4pod on Instagram!
Southern Hospitality: with Kevin Gillespie
August 28, 2018 07:00 - 1 hour - 39.1 MBRichard returns to his old stomping grounds in Atlanta to catch up with fellow Top Chef alum and friend Kevin Gillespie about his restaurants Gunshow, Revival, and Gamechanger, their time working together, and college football allegiances. Remember to join us at @starving4pod on Instagram!
From the Freezer: Michael Voltaggio
August 21, 2018 07:00 - 1 hour - 26.9 MBThis week Richard and Jazmin are kicking back on Kauai so they've thawed off a favorite from the past. Top Chef winner and the tattooed restaurateur behind .ink in Los Angeles Michael Voltaggio talks about competing on television with his own brother, creating his own chef family tree, and the element of surprise he makes sure to incorporate into his food. Remember to join us at @starving4pod on Instagram!
From the Freezer: Michael Voltaggio
August 21, 2018 07:00 - 55 minutes - 25.3 MBThis week Richard and Jazmin are kicking back on Kauai so they've thawed off a favorite from the past. Top Chef winner and the tattooed restaurateur behind .ink in Los Angeles Michael Voltaggio talks about competing on television with his own brother, creating his own chef family tree, and the element of surprise he makes sure to incorporate into his food. Remember to join us at @starving4pod on Instagram!
Down with the Dondada: With Hugo Sanchez and Aarti Sequeira
August 14, 2018 07:00 - 1 hour - 63.6 MBRichard and Jazmin sit down with honorary co-host Aarti Sequeira and the self-proclaimed Don of Food Network producers Hugo Sanchez. Listen in as they talk about everything Hugo deals with behind the scenes, what typecasts they use for chefs, and answer questions from fans like you. Remember to join us at @starving4pod on Instagram!
Hugo Sanchez and Aarti Sequeira
August 14, 2018 07:00 - 1 hour - 30.9 MBRichard and Jazmin sit down with honorary co-host Aarti Sequeira and the self-proclaimed Don of Food Network producers Hugo Sanchez. Listen in as they talk about everything Hugo deals with behind the scenes, what typecasts they use for chefs, and answer questions from fans like you. Remember to join us at @starving4pod on Instagram!
Permission Granted: with Grant Achatz
August 07, 2018 07:00 - 1 hour - 72.1 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!
Chef's crease with Sang Yoon
July 31, 2018 07:00 - 1 hour - 32.3 MBRichard, Jazmin, and special co-host Aarti Sequeira sit down with Chef Sang Yoon to talk hockey, hot dog machine guns, and have their first mukbang session on the podcast. Remember to join us at @starving4pod on Instagram!
Friday Game Night: Would your rather with Simon Majumdar
July 27, 2018 07:00 - 8 minutes - 3.97 MBRichard and Jazmin play a rousing game of Would you rather? with Simon Majumdar. Remember to join us at @starving4pod on Instagram!
Kintsugi Boogie with Candice Kumai
July 24, 2018 07:00 - 1 hour - 35.2 MBRichard and Jazmin welcome Candice Kumai into their home to discuss her new book "Kintsugi Wellness" and her Japanese heritage that informed and inspired it, Candice's experience on the first season of Top Chef, and we find out if Candice can diss. Remember to join us at @starving4pod on Instagram!
Friday Game Night: Ripe or Hype with Alon Shaya and Aarti Sequeira
July 20, 2018 07:00 - 10 minutes - 4.66 MBRichard premieres Ripe of Hype to the world with Alon Shaya and Aart Sequeira. Remember to join us at @starving4pod on Instagram!
Twinterview: The Potash Twins and Elizabeth Falkner
July 17, 2018 07:00 - 1 hour - 36.8 MBRichard and Jazmin cap off the Aspen Food and Wine classic with Ezra and Adeev Potash, hosts of Bravo's Beats and Bites as well as Chef Elizabeth Falkner. Listen in as they discuss crossing their passions for performance with food, Elizabeth breaks down her croquembouche Samurai installation, and the art of collaboration. Remember to join us at @starving4pod on Instagram!
Friday Game Night: Marinate Shuck or Grill with Gail Simmons
July 13, 2018 07:00 - 3 minutes - 1.76 MBRichard plays Marinate Schuck or Grill with Gail Simmons. Remember to join us at @starving4pod on Instagram!
Between a Rocco and a Hard Place with Rocco DiSpirito
July 10, 2018 07:00 - 1 hour - 28.1 MBRichard and Jazmin catch up with Chef Rocco DiSpirito at the Food and Wine Classic in Aspen to talk about his show The Restaurant, the changing expectations for chefs in the time since the show, and getting on board with healthy living. Remember to join us at @starving4pod on Instagram!
Friday Game Night: Scarf or Barf with Curtis Stone
July 06, 2018 07:00 - 6 minutes - 2.92 MBRichard and Jazmin play a special Aussie edition of Scarf or Barf? with Austrailian celebrity chef Curtis Stone. Remember to join us at @starving4pod on Instagram!
Zahav and Zahav nots: With Michael Solomonov
July 03, 2018 07:00 - 40 minutes - 18.6 MBRichard and Jazmin catch up with Michael Solomonov at the Aspen Food and Wine Classic where they talk about the influence of his Israeli restaurant Zahav, what it takes to win awards, and Richard and Michael bond over their love of old school hip hop. Remember to join us at @starving4pod on Instagram!
Friday Game Night: Who said what? With Duff Goldman
June 29, 2018 07:00 - 5 minutes - 2.33 MBRichard and Jazmin play Who said what? with the Ace of Cakes himself Duff Goldman. Remember to join us at @starving4pod on Instagram!
Waxing poetic with Jonathan Waxman
June 26, 2018 07:00 - 51 minutes - 23.4 MBRichard and Jazmin catch up with famed Chef Jonathan Waxman during the Food and Wine Classic in Aspen where they chat about Kanye West, Richard asks Jonathan how he feels about Obi Wan comparisons, and Jonathan defends the much maligned Caesar salad.
Friday Game Night: Would you rather? with Brooke Williamson
June 22, 2018 07:00 - 5 minutes - 2.42 MBRichard and Jazmin play would you rather with Brooke Williamson. Remember to join us at @starving4pod on Instagram!
Aspen Food and Wine Classic: From War Room to Debriefing
June 19, 2018 07:00 - 1 hour - 30.1 MBRichard and Jazmin give a look behind the scenes as they prepare for and subsequently break down their time at the "grand daddy of them all', The Food and Wine Classic in Aspen. Remember to join us at @starving4pod on Instagram!
Friday Game Night: Scarf or Barf with Ellen Bennett
June 15, 2018 07:00 - 5 minutes - 2.69 MBRichard plays scar or barf for the first time with Ellen Bennentt. Remember to join us at @starving4pod on Instagram!
Doing Food Network since 2011 and generally proud of it! With Troy Johnson
June 12, 2018 07:00 - 1 hour - 30.5 MBRichard and Jazmin are joined in the mobile walk in by writer and food network regular Troy Johnson to talk about his start in music journalism, Richard's envy of his similes while judging, and feats of strength against Guy Fieri. Remember to join us at @starving4pod on Instagram!
Friday Game Night: DC or NYC with Carla Hall
June 08, 2018 07:00 - 5 minutes - 2.45 MBRichard asks Chef Carla Hall the tough questions, DC or NYC? Remember to join us at @starving4pod on Instagram!
Anatomy of Eating a Chicken Wing: WITH Adam Richman Part Deux
June 05, 2018 07:00 - 1 hour - 28.1 MBRichard and Jazmin finally DEUX get ahold of Adam Richman to talk about how his recovery is going, competitive eating challenges, and ketosis. Remember to join us at @starving4pod on Instagram!
Friday Game Night: Marinate, Shuck, Grill With Jet Tila and Antonia Lofaso
June 01, 2018 07:00 - 7 minutes - 3.28 MBRichard and Jazmin play Marinate, Shuck, Grill with Jet Tila and Antonia Lofaso on the first installment of Friday Game Night. Remember to join us at @starving4pod on Instagram!
Autopsy of a food demo: WITHOUT Adam Richman
May 29, 2018 07:00 - 52 minutes - 24.1 MBRichard and Jazimin are ALMOST joined by Adam Richman from the BottleRock festival in Napa. But instead Richard breaks down his plans to make exploding soup for his presentation at the festival, Richard becomes a Bruno Mars fan mid podcast, and shares a fun story when Giada De Laurentiis didn't recognize him. Remember to join us at @starving4pod on Instagram!
LIVE from the hotel room: With Justin Warner, Aarti Sequeira, and David Lewis
May 22, 2018 07:00 - 1 hour - 35.2 MBRichard is joined on the road by Chef's Justin Warner and Aarti Sequeira along with Producer David Lewis. The quartet talk about the role of the restaurant chef vs TV chef, the entrepreneurial spirit, and "hands and pans". Remember to join us at @starving4pod on Instagram!
LIVE from the hotel room: With Justin Warner, Aarti Sequeira, and David Lewis
May 22, 2018 07:00 - 1 hour - 36.4 MBRichard is joined on the road by Chef's Justin Warner and Aarti Sequeira along with Producer David Lewis. The quartet talk about the role of the restaurant chef vs TV chef, the entrepreneurial spirit, and "hands and pans". Remember to join us at @starving4pod on Instagram!
Bayless is More with Rick Bayless
May 15, 2018 07:00 - 1 hour - 28.7 MBRichard joins Superstar chef Rick Bayless in Chicago to discuss the connection between the theater and kitchen, the rise of the airport restaurant, and the role yoga plays in keeping the mind and body strong through life. Remember to join us at @starving4pod on Instagram!
LA NATIVE with Nyesha Arrington
May 08, 2018 07:00 - 1 hour - 36 MBRichard and Jazmin are joined by Chef Nyesha Arrington in the walk in to talk about the transition from traditional fine dinning kitchens to cooking shows, getting over the emotional roller coaster of TV shows, and Nyesha's new restaurant Native. Remember to join us at @starving4pod on Instagram!
Zach Attack With Zach Pollack
May 01, 2018 07:00 - 1 hour - 31.3 MBRichard and Jazmin are joined in the walk in by Chef and owner of Alimento, Zach Pollack, to discuss the LA vs San Diego rivalry, what qualifies food as "authentic", and perfecting the mozzarella stick. Remember to join us at @starving4pod on Instagram!
Eureka! Flynn's got it! with Flynn McGarry
April 24, 2018 07:00 - 1 hour - 40.5 MBTeen Chef Flynn McGarry joins Richard and Jazmin to talk about the challenges he faces from the perception of his age, the documentary coming out about him at SXSW, and the role the digital age had in fostering his passion so early in life. Remember to join us at @starving4pod on Instagram!
Not so Hokey Poke Feat. Dakota Weiss
April 17, 2018 07:00 - 1 hour - 40.7 MBRichard and Jazmin meet the Executive chef Dakota Weiss at the new San Diego location of Sweetfin to discuss the move from being the "angry chef" to the more relaxed atmosphere they prefer to develop in the kitchen now. Richard and Dakota relate over the extreme stresses of performing on television for a competition like Top Chef. They also talk about what's trendy in food including Sweetfin's specialty, poke bowls! Remember to join us at @starving4pod on Instagram!
Head In The McLeods with Jason McLeod
April 10, 2018 07:00 - 1 hour - 41.2 MBExecutive Chef of San Diego's Ironside Fish & Oyster and former Executive Chef of Chicago's RIA Jason McLeod welcome Richard & Jazmin to his steakhouse Born & Raised to give insight on his attempt to combine old and new cooking techniques, learning how to foster relationships with chefs in the kitchen by recognizing their outside lives, and his unorthodox take on working towards rewards like the beloved Michelin Star. And good news: Richard found a little help with making the airhorn sounds ...
Taco Tuesday with Katy Smith
April 03, 2018 07:00 - 1 hour - 30.2 MBRichard & Jazmin head to the San Diego taqueria Puesto to meet (and eat with) the Executive Creative Chef Katy Smith and listen to her story of how she became such a huge force behind Rick Bayless' many endeavors and managed to successfully grow a team from both within and outside the kitchen. Remember to join us at @starving4pod on Instagram!
Richard Is Claudette Zepeda-Wilkins' Achilles Heal
March 27, 2018 07:00 - 1 hour - 31.2 MBTop Chef Colorado's Claudette Zepeda-Wilkins steps into the mobile Walk-In to talk about her experience of the show and how cooking on TV competitions has enriched her work in the kitchen. Remember to join us at @starving4pod on Instagram!
Hummus & Tater Tots with Alon Shaya feat. Aarti Sequeira
March 20, 2018 07:00 - 1 hour - 38.1 MBThe chef innovating modern Israeli cuisine Alon Shaya joins Richard in the Walk-In while The Next Food Star's Aarti Sequeira fills in for Jazmin to talk about Alon growing up with the food behind his heritage to being the James Beard Award-winning restaurateur honoring it. Remember to join us at @starving4pod on Instagram!
Les Vegétables with Amanda Cohen
March 13, 2018 07:00 - 1 hour - 34.2 MBThe chef behind Dirt Candy Amanda Cohen joins Richard and Jazmin before they head over to the All-Star Chef Classic in Los Angeles to talk about working with vegetarian cuisine before it was cool and being named both the Best Chef of New York City and the Worst Named Restaurant at the same time.