The Ultimate Dish Podcast Episodes 2026
Chef Bae: Why You Should Never Take ‘No’ for an Answer
Celebrity private chef Brooke Baevsky, aka Chef Bae, shares how she built an unconventional food career by taking risks and never accepting no.
Two Siblings Who Left It All Behind to Build Food Careers
Orel Zwiebel and her brother, Nani Edry, share how they took completely different paths into food, and how creativity and risk shaped their careers.
From Lockheed Martin to Culinary School
Escoffier student Asia Geeslin shares her journey from the U.S. Marine Corps and Lockheed Martin to culinary school, and what it takes to find a new path.
Kristen Kish in Toronto, Canada: Why Confidence Matters More Than You Think
Kristen Kish joins us in Toronto, Canada for a special in-person episode on confidence, growth, and finding your voice in the kitchen.
Alana Kysar: The Untold Truth About Hawaiian Food
Cookbook author Alana Kysar shares how she’s redefining Hawaiian food through storytelling, culture, and a vegetable-forward perspective.
Top Chef Winner Melissa King: What Changed When I Stopped Holding Back
Top Chef All-Stars champion Melissa King reflects on winning Top Chef, embracing her identity, and finding her voice through food.
Jacques Pépin: The Secret Wisdom of a Culinary Legend
Jacques Pépin, legendary chef and author, reflects on a lifetime devoted to food and the lessons the kitchen has taught him along the way.
Alexis Stoudemire: Why She Chose Culinary School Now
Alexis Stoudemire, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and Escoffier graduate, shares why she chose culinary school at this stage of her life.
How a Home Kitchen Became a Source of Healing
Jennifer Relph shares how baking became a source of healing while building a mission-driven business from her kitchen.
Kevin Boehm: “How Hospitality Saved My Life”
Kevin Boehm, James Beard Award-winning restaurateur, shares how hospitality shaped his life through his memoir, The Bottomless Cup.
