Latest Culinaryarts Podcast Episodes
Smashed Chicken, Fish, And something green (ft. Jon-Michael)
Chef Boys-R-We - June 27, 2020 12:45 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsWork and then quarantine caused Brendan to lean heavy into procrastinating, this episode was recorded before the quarantine. We were supposed to eat Branzino, but Brendan messed that up with a scheduling mix up. This is explained, some fun singing happens, it's a pretty good one.
Frosted Mini-wheats, A Banana, Blueberries & Dark Chocolate
Chef Boys-R-We - March 17, 2020 16:50 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsJust Aaron & Brendan this week as Brendan helps Aaron eat healthy by buying healthy products from the store and putting them on the table. They talk about the twist of fate that led them here, living free and never compromising, and recall times where they were rewarded/applauded for their silly...
Tilapia & Quinoa
Chef Boys-R-We - February 20, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsJust Aaron & Brendan this week as Aaron makes Brendan eat healthy again by preparing Tilapia and serving it over quinoa, Brendan is ok with it. They talk about remembering the first time they hurt someone's feelings, they talk about soda salesmen, and Mike Bloomberg is short. Chef Boys-R-We we...
Smashed Avocado Bruschetta (ft. JP Boudwin)
Chef Boys-R-We - February 13, 2020 17:21 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsThe Chef Boys are joined this week by JP Boudwin (instagram.com/@earthwormjimmycarter) as Brendan makes some guacamole, spreads it on toasted bread and covers it with bruschetta. They talk about Italy and history, bad rappers, and have a good time. Chef Boys-R-We website: https://chefboysrwe.c...
Two Smoothies
Chef Boys-R-We - February 06, 2020 17:54 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsJust Aaron & Brendan this week as Aaron makes Brendan drink a smoothie. Brendan dislikes it. They talk about how "Smoothie King" should be a nickname, they talk about food fads, and they talk about the oldest marketing scam in the world. Chef Boys-R-We website: https://chefboysrwe.com/ Chef B...
Queso Fundido, Roasted Tomato Salsa & Margaritas
Chef Boys-R-We - January 30, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsJust Aaron & Brendan this week as Brendan makes some Queso Fundido, some roasted tomato salsa from scratch, and margaritas. They talk about how Epcot in Disneyworld is a lot of Americans first encounter with food from other cultures, they talk about living free and not compromising, and they try...
Sweet Potato Gnocchi and Chicken Thighs (ft. Rachele Friedland)
Chef Boys-R-We - January 24, 2020 00:42 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsOnly two chef boys this week, and they are joined by comedian Rachele Friedland (twitter.com/@Rachele_F) as Aaron makes some Gnocchi out of sweet potatoes and also makes some nicely season chicken thighs. They talk about their experiences trying to learn to cook, the differences between Californ...
Pizza
Chef Boys-R-We - January 09, 2020 17:38 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsThis week on a guestless Chef Boys-R-We, Luke makes some pizza with the pizza stone he got for Christmas. They talk toppings, the best pizza they've ever had, Brendan details his lifelong love of Pizza Hut, and they discuss exactly what's going on with Papa John. Chef Boys-R-We website: https:...
Stromboli (ft. Dave Ross)
Chef Boys-R-We - December 27, 2019 03:00 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsThis week the Chef Boys are joined by comedian Dave Ross (https://www.instagram.com/davetotheross) as Brendan makes stromboli and parfaits for a "holiday themed" dinner that he got the idea for from a blog post. "Peanuh buddah puddin'" is uttered as the gang talks Elvis, wrestling, the differenc...
Salmon, Fried Mashed Potatoes, and Panzanella (ft. Jessica Ross and Kait Thompson)
Chef Boys-R-We - December 19, 2019 17:51 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsThis week on the podcast, the Chef Boys welcome back two guests, Jessica Ross and Kait Thompson! It's Aaron's and Jess's birthday today, so Aaron made a big birthday dinner with Jess bringing cupcakes for dessert. They talk about Brendan opening a salami store, Kait and Jess debate the pro's and...
Eggs, Home Fries, and Toast
Chef Boys-R-We - December 12, 2019 18:36 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsNo guests this week as Luke cooks up the classic diner breakfast of eggs, potatoes, and fresh-baked bread for the original Chef Boys. They talk they way they like their eggs, Luke has a hot hash browns take, Brendan has a problem with bacon people, and Aaron talks about how his childhood diner h...
Ukranian Mushroom Soup (ft. Carrie Kusyk and Jake Tawney)
Chef Boys-R-We - December 05, 2019 20:55 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsThe Chef Boys welcome guests Carrie Kusyk and Jake Tawney who worked with Brendan in Ukraine for a TV production. Brendan takes the gang back to Ukraine with some traditional Ukrainian mushroom soup. They talk travel, soups, and what not to call Ukraine. Jake on twitter: https://twitter.com/ja...
Fried Turkey Thanksgiving Sandwiches (ft. Stephanie Mickus and Blake Wexler)
Chef Boys-R-We - November 29, 2019 16:14 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsThis week the Chef Boys welcome back Blake Wexler (http://www.twitter.com/blakewexler) along with first time guest Stephanie Mickus (http://www.twitter.com/smickable) to celebrate Thanksgiving! Aaron makes some fried turkey Thanksgiving-style sandwiches as the crew talks their favorite Thanksgiv...
Cookies and Ice Cream (ft. David Agyekum)
Chef Boys-R-We - November 22, 2019 00:12 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsThe Chef Boys are joined by comedian David Agyekum (https://twitter.com/DavidRayAgyekum) as Luke bakes some homemade cookies and ice cream for everyone. They talk about their relationships with food and dessert and what their parents would make for them growing up. David tells everyone about gai...
Ratatouille (ft. Jessica Ross)
Chef Boys-R-We - November 14, 2019 21:35 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsIt's a short and sweet episode as our friend comedian Jessica Ross (https://www.dropout.tv/) joins us for ratatouille. Brendan makes the vegetarian classic "instagram style." He also made some ahi tuna steaks and shrimp cocktails. It's a short episode this week, or as we Chef Boys like to call i...
Pittsburgh City Chicken (ft. Danny Palumbo)
Chef Boys-R-We - November 07, 2019 17:36 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsThis week the Boys are joined by comedian and Pittsburgh native Danny Palumbo (https://twitter.com/palumbros) to talk about City Chicken. It's a meal from a city (Pittsburgh) but it is not chicken (pork). They talk regional cuisines, how much Oklahoma sucks, what to do about Texas, and Danny tel...
Pork Carnitas Tacos (ft. Madonna Refugia)
Chef Boys-R-We - October 31, 2019 16:49 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsOur friend, comedian Madonna Refugia (https://twitter.com/themadonnamarie) joins the Chef Boys as Luke makes everyone pork carnitas tacos with salsa verde and a side of elote corn salad. Lots of Mexican food talk, including childhood experiences with Mexican restaurants, Aaron's single dad ass T...
Hot Dog Party (ft. Stephanie Drejerwski)
Chef Boys-R-We - October 24, 2019 17:53 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsOur pal, comedian and writer Stephanie Drejerwski joins us for a very special occasion: a hot dog party. Brendan makes us eat a bunch of hot dogs, "prepared" "three" "ways." We're going to warn you right now that there is a lot of hot dog talk on this episode. Steph tells about Polish cuisine an...
Spicy Chicken Lettuce Wraps (ft. JP Boudwin)
Chef Boys-R-We - October 17, 2019 19:42 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsThe Chef Boys are joined by their pal JP Boudwin (https://www.instagram.com/earthwormjimmycarter/) who had a request for a healthy meal, so Aaron cooked up some spicy chicken lettuce wraps. Veggies, chicken thighs, peppers, lettuce, and not a whole lot of salt. The boys talk healthy eating and t...
Burgers and Fries (ft. Pat Barker)
Chef Boys-R-We - October 10, 2019 17:08 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsComedian Pat Barker (https://www.twitter.com/patbarkercomedy) joins the Chef Boys as Luke cooks up cheeseburgers and french fries. They talk a lot about fast food and unhealthy eating, why McDonald's deserves to go out of business, Pat's getting fired from Taco Bell and lack of cooking ability, ...
Crab Cakes and Angel Food Cake (ft. Meg Favreau)
Chef Boys-R-We - October 03, 2019 16:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsThe Chef Boys are joined by their friend, comedian and writer Meg Favreau (https://www.twitter.com/megfavreau) as Brendan makes them a three-course meal, the very meal he'd want to eat before he dropped dead. It's a wild one full of takes from Brendan that make Luke scream at him multiple times ...
Steak and Baked Potato (ft. Ryan Conner)
Chef Boys-R-We - September 26, 2019 17:13 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsThe Chef Boys are joined by their pal, comedian Ryan Conner to talk a little bit of sports (but not too much) as Aaron makes them the meal Michael Jordan would eat before every game of basketball: steak and a baked potato. They also talk about horrible sports nutrition of the past, the end of Br...
Chicken Teriyaki Bowls (ft. Kait Thompson)
Chef Boys-R-We - September 19, 2019 16:35 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsThis week the Chef Boys are joined by their pal, comedian Kait Thompson (https://www.instagram.com/kaitdrawingstuff/) as Luke makes chicken teriyaki bowls for everybody. Kait gifts the gang a special seasoning shaker, Luke extolls the virtues of sous vide cooking, Brendan talks about what he wou...
Philly Cheesesteaks? (ft. Darryl Charles)
Chef Boys-R-We - September 12, 2019 16:55 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsOur pal Darryl Charles (http://www.twitter.com/darryldarryl_) joins the podcast as Brendan cooks up what he said was going to be Philly Cheesesteaks. The thing he wrought upon the Boys instead made for their most insane meal and podcast yet: Philly Cheesteaks Three Ways, the third way being most...
Crazy Cake (a.k.a. Depression Cake)
Chef Boys-R-We - September 05, 2019 16:48 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsIt's dessert week and Aaron bakes up some crazy cake, a depression-era cake recipe with no eggs, butter, or milk that his mom used to make him every year for his birthday. They recorded this episode on her birthday and also she's dead now. The Boys talk about Aaron's mom, childhood birthday meal...
Fresh Pasta and Tomato Sauce
Chef Boys-R-We - August 29, 2019 16:46 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsThis week, Luke makes his most-made meal: homemade tomato sauce. He pairs it with fresh pasta, which he only made for the first time a week before the podcast. The Boys talk Italian food (again) and debate what umami actually means, how climate and region effect cuisine, their favorite types of ...
Polenta and Short Ribs (ft. Blake Wexler)
Chef Boys-R-We - August 22, 2019 17:56 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsThe Chef Boys welcome their first special guest, comedian Blake Wexler (http://www.twitter.com/blakewexler) as Brendan returns to the kitchen to make polenta and short ribs with a side of asparagus. Blake talks about being a picky eater and trying to get over that and the discussion quickly devo...
Macaroni and Cheese
Chef Boys-R-We - August 15, 2019 17:09 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsAaron treats the Boys this week to his baked macaroni and cheese, immediately a point of contention between himself and Brendan. Brendan says it's more of a side so they also ordered some fried chicken from Popeye's. They talk about the different things you can put in mac and cheese, the differe...
French Toast
Chef Boys-R-We - August 08, 2019 16:30 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsThis week, Luke fired up the griddle and made the Boys some french toast. Keeping with the breakfast theme, Aaron and Brendan had a bunch of mimosas before the show. The discussion leads to a debate on diner culture, childhood foods, and Brendan recounting a formative trip to Disneyland. Then th...
Slow Roasted Pork and Asparagus
Chef Boys-R-We - August 01, 2019 19:02 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsOn the very first Chef Boys-R-We, Brendan has cooked the Boys some slow roasted Boston Butt pork with a side of grilled asparagus (covered in bacon). He talks about his special barbecue seasoning blend, the Four Horsemen. The Boys also talk about the different types of fat guy you can be, epic b...