Untempered
57 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 months ago - ★★★★★ - 18 ratingsUncensored conversations with the industries leading chefs instigated by Adam Thomas and Derek Poirier.
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Untempered with Daniella Lea Rada
March 30, 2024 03:00 - 1 hour - 43.2 MBAdam and Derek talk about parenthood, hotel openings, higher expectations, the Atlanta pastry scene, and croissant trends with Daniella Lea Rada. Daniella is Executive Pastry Chef of Signa by Hilton, Atlanta.
Untempered with Ewald Notter
February 28, 2024 15:00 - 1 hour - 53.7 MBAdam and Derek talk about education, traveling, competition, and the beauty of natural artistry with Ewald Notter. Ewald is a world renowned pastry chef, innovator, educator, esteemed author, gold metalist, and overal beloved ambassador for the baking and pastry industry.
Untempered with Jacquy Pfeiffer
November 17, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 55.7 MBAdam and Derek talk about inspiring a generation, a legacy left in the US, life in France, and the under appreciated beauty in simplicity with Jacquy Pfeiffer. Chef Jacquy Pfeiffer is a French master pastry chef. He co-founded the renowned French Pastry School in Chicago, and authored the James Beard award winning cookbook, The Art of French Pastry. He is currently residing in the south of France.
Untempered with Chris Hanmer
October 26, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 77.3 MBAdam & Derek talk about taking risks, the spirit of hospitality, true professionalism, competition, and family with Chris Hanmer. Chris is the winner of Top Chef Just Desserts, Pastry Champion, and Chef owner of CH Patisserie in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Untempered with Katie Bonzer
October 04, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 57.4 MBAdam & Derek talk about life, parenting, surviving pandemics, and all things chocolate and pastry with Katie Bonzer. Katie is a chocolatier currently residing in Orlando, Florida.
Untempered with Ken Forkish
September 27, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 41.4 MBAdam & Derek talk about the Portland food scene, writing award winning cook books, the comfort of retirement, and all things pizza with Ken Forkish. Ken is founder of Ken's Artisan Pizza and Ken's Artisan Bakery and has authored three well recognized cook books including the award winning, Flour Water Salt Yeast.
Untempered with Jerome Landrieu
September 11, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 65.2 MBAdam & Derek talk about a career in education, managing business operations, learning to let go, finding your way, and the art of simplicity with Jerome Landrieu. Jerome is Chef / Owner of A la Folie in Naperville, Illinois.
Andy Chlebana
August 14, 2023 16:00 - 1 hour - 45.8 MBAdam & Derek laugh, reminisce, talk about competition, family, and all things pastry with Andy Chlebana. Andy is Professor Certified Master Pastry Chef and Professor / Pastry Chef at Joliet Junior College in Plainfield, Illinois.
Untempered with Nicoll Notter
July 06, 2023 10:00 - 57 minutes - 39.7 MBAdam & Derek talk about the journey of opening a school, the thrill of competition, technology in baking and pastry, and a family legacy with Nicoll Notter. Nicoll is Head Chef for the New York Chocolate Academy.
Untempered with Paula Stakelum
June 22, 2023 11:00 - 58 minutes - 40.2 MBAdam & Derek talk about building a career, intentional and thoughtful pastry, community, and a love for running with Paula Stakelum. Paula is Global Director of Chocolate & Patisserie at Red Carnation Hotels based out of Ashford Castle, Leaf Island, Cong, Co. Mayo, Ireland
Untempered with Kalle Jungstedt
June 09, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 60.1 MBAdam & Derek talk about humble beginnings, the reach of social media, science & technology, and when student becomes the teacher with Kalle Jungstedt. Kalle is chef owner of Chocolate by Chef Kalle Jungstedt and the Chocolate School by Chef Kalle Jungstedt.
Untempered with Tish Boyle
May 27, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 44.4 MBAdam & Derek talk about food styling, the early days of high end pastry in the US, meeting Julia Child, the evolution of a magazine, and strange news stories with Tish Boyle. Tish is Managing Editor of Pastry Arts Magazine and Host of The Pastry Arts Podcast.
Untempered with Gonzo Jimenez
May 13, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 47.2 MBAdam & Derek catch up with old friend and early Untempered guest, Gonzo Jimenez. We talk about exercise, work life balance, the facade of social media, advanced technology, and the camaraderie within the pastry & chocolate industry. Gonzo is owner operator of Miette en Chocolat in Denver, Colorado, North American Corporate Chef for Republica Del Cacao, and star of the Netflix Series, Bake Squad.
Untempered with Vincent Pilon
May 02, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 63.6 MBAdam & Derek talk about the early days of the Las Vegas pastry boom, making time for family, football, and using technology for efficiency with Vincent Pilon. Vincent is the Executive Pastry Chef at the Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Untempered with Sarah Yates
April 19, 2023 14:00 - 58 minutes - 40.2 MBAdam & Derek take about career change, going out of your comfort zone, the American cookie movement, the best croissant in France, and all things croissants with Sarah Yates. Sarah is a head baker in Lyon, France.
Untempered with Francois Behuet
April 10, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 55.7 MBAdam & Derek talk about the west coast pastry scene, moving to New York City as a young Frenchman, a forever love for chocolate, and the pride of competition with Francois Behuet. Francois is Executive Pastry Chef at The Ritz-Carlton and JW Marriott LA Live in Los Angeles, California and was on team USA at the 2023 Coupe du Monde de la Patisserie.
Untempered with Andrew Gravett
April 04, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 53.9 MBAdam & Derek talk the art of simplicity, the bettering of kitchen environments, working for your idols, high tea, and a radical focus on taste with an old friend, Andrew Gravett. Andrew is the Executive Pastry Chef at the Langham in London, England.
Untempered with Lauren V. Haas
March 22, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 45 MBAdam & Derek talk about higher education, making pastry at The White House, moving out west, Canadien bike thieves, and the future of pastry with Lauren V. Haas. Lauren is a Professor at the Culinary Institute of America (CIA), Greystone.
Untempered with Julie Eslinger
March 10, 2023 13:00 - 58 minutes - 40.2 MBAdam & Derek talk about the art of ice carving, competing in the Coupe du Monde, life in Colorado and the undervalued skill of problem solving with Julie Eslinger. Julie is Pastry Chef at the Club at Castle Pines and USA team member of the 2023 Coupe du Monde de la Patisserie.
Untempered with Jordan Snider
March 09, 2023 17:00 - 1 hour - 52 MBAdam & Derek talk about pulling ribbons, competing at a global scale, conceptualizing large edible displays, and being an ambassador of the industry with Jordan Snider. Jordan is Executive Pastry Chef at the Sanctuary at Kiawa Island, SC and USA team member of the 2023 Coupe du Monde de la Patisserie.
Untempered with Frank Haasnoot
February 21, 2023 16:00 - 1 hour - 48.6 MBHosts Adam & Derek talk about the World Chocolate Masters, punk rock music, a love for traveling and teaching, and breaking boundaries with Frank Haasnoot. Frank is a master class educator at the world's leading culinary schools and owner operator at FrankHaasnootShop.com.
Untempered with Chris Ford
February 03, 2023 16:00 - 56 minutes - 38.7 MBHosts Adam & Derek talk celebrity partnerships, feeling lucky, building a brand, the love of pastry, and cease and desist letters with Chris Ford. Chris is pastry chef and owner of Butter Love & Hardwork in Los Angeles, Ca.
Untempered with Roy Shvartzapel
October 13, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 61.1 MBAdam & Derek talk about the ultimate quest for a recipe, taking chances, building a brand, and an uncompromising commitment to quality with Roy Shvartzapel. Roy is owner operator of This is From Roy in San Francisco, Ca.
Untempered with Ramon Morato
September 26, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 44.3 MBAdam & Derek talk about authoring cookbooks, maintaining curiosity, family interventions, the reality of competition, and life as a Barcelona fútbol fan with the one and only Ramon Morató. Ramon is the Cocoa Barry Creative Director.
Untempered with Ramon Morato
September 26, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 44.3 MBAdam & Derek talk about authoring cookbooks, maintaining curiosity, family interventions, the reality of competition, and life as a Barcelona fútbol fan with the one and only Ramon Morató. Ramon is the Cocoa Barry Creative Director.
Untempered with Nathaniel Reid
September 16, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 59.4 MBAdam & Derek talk about life in Paris, catching rattlesnakes, the art of sugar pulling, building a sustainable, community driven company, and leading a team to strive for excellence with Nathaniel Reid. Nathaniel is Owner/Chef of Nathaniel Reid Bakery in Kirkwood, Missouri.
Untempered with Nathaniel Reid
September 16, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 59.4 MBAdam & Derek talk about life in Paris, catching rattlesnakes, the art of sugar pulling, building a sustainable, community driven company, and leading a team to strive for excellence with Nathaniel Reid. Nathaniel is Owner/Chef of Nathaniel Reid Bakery in Kirkwood, Missouri.
Untempered with Melissa Coppel
September 02, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 50.4 MBAdam & Derek talk higher education, Colombian roots, inspiring your mentors and the future of the confectionary arts with Melissa Coppel. Melissa is owner operator of Melissa Coppel Chocolates and Pastry School in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Untempered with Ginger Elizabeth
August 18, 2022 23:00 - 1 hour - 44.8 MBAdam & Derek talk facing adversity, the importance of community, ingredient integrity and the relentless pursuit for success with Ginger Elizabeth. Ginger is owner, operator and chef of Ginger Elizabeth Chocolates and Ginger Elizabeth Patisserie in Sacramento California.
Untempered with Ginger Elizabeth
August 18, 2022 23:00 - 1 hour - 44.8 MBAdam & Derek talk facing adversity, the importance of community, ingredient integrity and the relentless pursuit for success with Ginger Elizabeth. Ginger is owner, operator and chef of Ginger Elizabeth Chocolates and Ginger Elizabeth Patisserie in Sacramento California.
Untempered with Paul Hayward
August 05, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 64.4 MBAdam & Derek talk character building in London, the importance of traveling abroad and how to build your own brand with world renowned pastry chef, Paul Haward. Paul is chef owner of PH by Design Consulting based out of Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Untempered with Paul Hayward
August 05, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 64.4 MBAdam & Derek talk character building in London, the importance of traveling abroad and how to build your own brand with world renowned pastry chef, Paul Haward. Paul is chef owner of PH by Design Consulting based out of Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Untempered with Brad Kintzer
July 22, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 46.6 MBAdam & Derek talk Philadelphia roots, searching for rare ferns in Mexico, and seeing the world through the lens of cacao with Brad Kintzer. Brad is Chief Chocolate Maker at Tcho Chocolate Company in Berkeley, California.
Untempered with Brad Kintzer
July 22, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 46.6 MBAdam & Derek talk Philadelphia roots, searching for rare ferns in Mexico, and seeing the world through the lens of cacao with Brad Kintzer. Brad is Chief Chocolate Maker at Tcho Chocolate Company in Berkeley, California.
Untempered with Patrice Demers
July 01, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 44.5 MBAdam & Derek talk the benefits of Covid, new chapters, early success and passion for flavor with Patrice Demers. Patrice is owner operator of Patrice Demers Patisserie in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
Untempered with Patrice Demers
July 01, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 44.5 MBAdam & Derek talk the benefits of Covid, new chapters, early success and passion for flavor with Patrice Demers. Patrice is owner operator of Patrice Demers Patisserie in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
Untempered with Thomas Hass
June 16, 2022 23:00 - 1 hour - 51.3 MBAdam & Derek talk humble beginnings, tears of joy, navigating pandemics and an the legacy of an apple peeler with a founding father of the North American pastry scene, Thomas Hass. Thomas is owner, operator and chef of Thomas Hass Patisserie and Chocolate in Vancouver Canada.
Untempered with Thomas Haas
June 16, 2022 23:00 - 1 hour - 51.3 MBAdam & Derek talk humble beginnings, tears of joy, navigating pandemics and an the legacy of an apple peeler with a founding father of the North American pastry scene, Thomas Haas. Thomas is owner, operator and chef of Thomas Haas. Patisserie and Chocolate in Vancouver Canada.
Untempered with Joel Reno
May 30, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 45.3 MBAdam & Derek talk pizza, skateboarding and the Chicago food scene with midwest legend and passionate pastry educator, Joel Reno. Joel is chef owner of the soon to open Pistores Pizza & Pastry in River North Chicago, Ill.
Untempered with Joel Reno
May 30, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 45.3 MBAdam & Derek talk pizza, skateboarding and the Chicago food scene with midwest legend and passionate pastry educator, Joel Reno. Joel is chef owner of the soon to open Pistores Pizza & Pastry in River North Chicago, Ill.
Untempered with Ramon Perez
May 09, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour - 41.4 MBAdam & Derek talk competition, growing up in the restaurant business, the misery of fine dining cooking and the legacy of marzipan pigs with well traveled and bad ass chocolatier, Ramon Perez. Ramon is owner, operator and chef of Puur Chocolat in Sacramento Ca.
Untempered with Michael Recchiuti
May 04, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 52.9 MBAdam & Derek talk chocolate business operations, music, walking across country and flying copper pans with iconic west coast chocolatier and savant of life, Michael Recchiuti. Michael is owner, operator and chocolatier of Recchiuti Confections in San Francisco, Ca.
Untempered with Lincoln Carson
April 15, 2022 22:00 - 1 hour - 45 MBAdam & Derek talk restaurant start up, paying your dues and the changing tides in our industry with distinguished gentleman and pastry legend, Lincoln Carson. Lincoln is Chef Restauranteur at Mes Amis in Los Angeles and Coast Range in Solvang, Ca.
Untempered with Lincoln Carson
April 15, 2022 22:00 - 1 hour - 45 MBAdam & Derek talk restaurant start up, paying your dues and the changing tides in our industry with distinguished gentleman and pastry legend, Lincoln Carson. Lincoln is Chef Restauranteur at Mes Amis in Los Angeles and Coast Range in Solvang, Ca.
Untempered with Ludovic Lantier
March 18, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 43.7 MBAdam & Derek talk work life balance, Pralus's pink praline brioche, and the physical impacts of an amazing sugar tart with the well traveled and most down to earth human there is, Ludovic Lantier. Ludovic is the Executive Chef of Butlers Pantry in Dublin, Ireland.
Untempered with Ludovic Lantier
March 18, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 43.7 MBAdam & Derek talk work life balance, Pralus's pink praline brioche, and the physical impacts of an amazing sugar tart with the well traveled and most down to earth human there is, Ludovic Lantier. Ludovic is the Executive Chef of Butlers Pantry in Dublin, Ireland.
Untempered with Kriss Harvey
March 04, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 54.1 MBAdam & Derek talk success, the power of social media and times of adversity with LA's own rock star resident, Kriss Harvey. Kriss is Chocolatier and Creative Director at And Sons Chocolatiers in Beverly Hills, California.
Untempered with Amber Felton
January 30, 2022 20:00 - 1 hour - 54.4 MBAdam & Derek talk traveling, new adventures, being a jack of all trades and canned biscuits with the very talented and energetic Amber Felton. Amber is Executive Pastry Chef of the soon to open Hive Bakery & Cafe in West Palm Beach, Florida.
Untempered with Chris Kollar
December 20, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 50.8 MBAdam & Derek talk business start up, sense of place and rejection with California chocolate mastermind, Chris Kollar. Chris is owner operator of Chris Kollar Chocolates in Napa Valley.
Untempered with Saura Kline
November 05, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 42.9 MBAdam & Derek get inspired with one of the pastry industries fiercest contributors, Saura Kline. Saura is a successful cookbook author, blogger and currently resides as Executive Pastry Chef with Kevin Taylor restaurant group in Denver Colorado.