What do you do when you're on Top Chef , the clock is ticking, your dish is seconds from being plated… and you accidentally serve plastic to Daniel Boulud ? On this episode of Eat Your Content , Chef Corwin Hemming joins me to talk about that infamous chawanmushi moment—what really happened behind the scenes, how it unraveled in real time, and how close he actually came to getting eliminated. Spoiler: even he thought he was done for. But this conversation goes way beyond one mistake. We talk abo...
Jul 14, 2025•20 min•Ep. 91
What does legacy taste like? For Top Chef Season 22 winner Tristen Epps, it’s bold, layered, unapologetic—and deeply personal. In this episode of Eat Your Content, I sit down with the chef who not only dominated the competition with the most wins in the season’s history but used every plate as a platform. Chef Tristen breaks down his philosophy of "uncolonizing cuisine," and how he’s flipping the script on what fine dining should look like. We dive deep into: The cultural power behind his signat...
Jul 07, 2025•31 min•Ep. 90
Top Chef finalist Savannah Miller is back with me for one more week—this time to help unpack the chaos that is Yes, Chef! , NBC’s new cooking competition show that wants to “reform” toxic kitchen personalities. The premise? A group of hot-headed chefs are nominated by friends and family to confront their egos and bad behavior on national television… for $250,000. But here’s the thing: it’s a mess. The format is confusing. The food is mid. The redemption arc? Nonexistent. We’re not sure if this i...
Jun 30, 2025•51 min•Ep. 89
Massimo Piedimonte Wants Redemption—and He’s Coming for Top Chef All-Stars! Chef Massimo Piedimonte came into Top Chef Season 22 like a lightning bolt—loud, passionate, and impossible to ignore. He represented Canada with swagger, plated food with purpose, and gave us one of the most memorable front-of-house performances in Restaurant Wars history. But just one step before the finale in Milan, it all ended. A bannock cracker—disconnected, they said—sent him home. In this candid interview, Massim...
Jun 23, 2025•52 min•Ep. 88
Top Chef gave us Da Vinci and fine dining in Milan… and last season, a cruise ship and some suspicious blue drinks. Chef Savannah Miller is back with me to break down the glow-up from Season 21 to Season 22. We recap the finale of Top Chef Season 22, dish on each chef’s four-course menu, and talk about what went right (and wrong) on the road to the title. Savannah gets candid about what it’s really like behind the scenes of a Top Chef finale, from the rush between courses to what it feels like w...
Jun 16, 2025•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 87
We’re nearing the end of Top Chef Season 22, and the final four chefs just landed in Milan for one of the wildest episodes of the season. And yeah—it delivered. In this recap, I’m joined once again by friend of the pod and S21 finalist Savannah Miller to talk about everything from Tom Colicchio’s extremely passive-aggressive risotto meltdown to Bailey’s redemption arc in the Gorgonzola round. We cover the highs, the “what were they thinking?” moments, and what it means when two chefs show up to ...
Jun 09, 2025•1 hr•Ep. 86
Welcome back to Eat Your Content ! This week’s Top Chef Season 22 recap gets wild — literally. I'm joined once again by Chef Savannah Miller (Top Chef S21 finalist) as we break down Episode 12: the foraging challenge set in the jaw-dropping Canadian Rockies. We’re talking Quarry Lake views that look straight out of a screensaver, no Quickfire, and full-on survival vibes. The chefs had to cook with foraged ingredients over open flame — and yes, that includes pine branches, fire-roasted roots, and...
Jun 02, 2025•44 min•Ep. 85
Hold on to your chef coats—we’re jet-setting from cowboy breakfasts in Calgary to couture cuisine in Milan as Top Chef: Destination Canada cranks up the drama in Episode 11! This week on Eat Your Content , I’m chopping it up with Top Chef Season 21 finalist Chef Savannah Miller as we unpack one of the most surprising announcements of the season: the finale is headed to MILAN. Yep, from hoecakes to haute cuisine, our remaining six chefs are on a world-class culinary rollercoaster. But we’re not j...
May 26, 2025•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 84
Salt-Crusted Chicken and Shade: This Top Chef Episode Brought the Heat Get ready—this episode of Top Chef served drama hotter than a convection oven. On this week’s Eat Your Content , I’m recapping Season 22, Episode 10: “From Depth Till Dawn” with returning guest and Season 21 finalist Savannah Miller. And trust me, we had a lot to chew on. Right out of the gate, we’re talking Tristan vs. Massimo —a slow-simmering chef beef that finally boiled over in the kitchen. It’s more than personality; it...
May 19, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 83
What happens when a Top Chef legend returns — not to compete, but to judge? In this episode of Eat Your Content , host Rich Herrera and Top Chef Season 21 finalist Savannah Miller dive deep into the high-pressure world of Episode 9 from Season 22. This time, the chefs face a cerebral, high-concept challenge inspired by Mission: Impossible , with none other than back-to-back Top Chef champion Buddha Lo joining the judges' table. We break down: Why Buddha Lo is considered the GOAT (and what it’s l...
May 12, 2025•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 82
This week’s Top Chef Season 22 recap isn’t just about food—it’s about resilience, loss, and what it means to show up for your team in the face of heartbreak. Restaurant Wars always delivers drama, but this one hit different. In the middle of the most high-stakes challenge of the season, chef Tristan gets devastating news —his stepfather has passed away. What follows is one of the most gut-wrenching and powerful moments ever seen on Top Chef . Against all odds, Tristan chooses to stay and cook. A...
May 05, 2025•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 81
This week, Top Chef Season 21 finalist Chef Savannah Miller and I are diving into a jam-packed episode of Top Chef Season 22 that had EVERYTHING — big emotional breakthroughs, dirty dish drama, pizza chaos, and a few heartbreaks along the way. 🧼🍕😭 We’re breaking down Henry’s emotional rollercoaster, from an inspiring new mindset to a devastating elimination... right after a $10K Quickfire win! (Talk about highs and lows.) 🥲 We’ll also talk about Tristan’s creative anchovy ranch moment that m...
Apr 28, 2025•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 80
Pickles, panic, and pastry—oh my. This week’s Top Chef episode had everything: exploding fryers, heartbreaking sabotage, and a dessert no one saw coming (hi, dill pickle ice cream 👀). I'm back with Chef Savannah Miller to break down every messy, delicious, and jaw-dropping moment from Episode 6 of Top Chef Season 22. We talk about the surprise schoolyard team picks, why Massimo nearly lit the kitchen on fire, and the drama behind Henry's lost mise (was it sabotage or just a classic Top Chef blu...
Apr 21, 2025•1 hr•Ep. 79
Top Chef Season 22 is heating up — no quickfire, no filler, just straight into the fire! Savannah Miller (Season 21 finalist) is back with me, and we’re recapping a jam-packed episode featuring Filipino comfort food, a double elimination twist, and one chef’s return from the dead (OK, from Last Chance Kitchen). We talk why Filipino food deserves more shine, why you should never make a croquette on Top Chef , and how Massimo might need a stress ball (or a nap). 👉 Don’t forget to subscribe, rate,...
Apr 14, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 78
It’s getting real spicy in the Top Chef kitchen, and we’re here for all the drama, dishes, and deep cuts. In this week’s recap of Top Chef Season 22, Episode 4, I’m joined once again by the amazing Chef Savannah Miller — finalist from Season 21 and all-around culinary badass — to break down one wild ride of an episode. We kick things off with a Quickfire Challenge that takes an unexpected turn — a full-on food trivia showdown, judged by none other than Michael Cera (yes, that Michael Cera). Then...
Apr 07, 2025•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 77
This week’s Top Chef episode had it all: spice, technique, and an elimination round that left contestants skating on thin ice. The Jamaican patty Quickfire Challenge put the chefs' pastry skills to the test—some nailed the perfect flaky crust, while others struggled to balance flavors. Then, the high-stakes elimination round took an unexpected twist as the chefs were tasked with creating cold dishes inspired by ice hockey terminology. Some chefs pulled off show-stopping plates that wowed the jud...
Mar 31, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 76
Top Chef Season 22 is heating up in Episode 2 as the contestants take on a high-stakes brunch challenge in "Brunch à la Boulud." This week, legendary chef Daniel Boulud joins the judging panel, and the competition gets even tougher. Top Chef Season 21 finalist Savannah Miller joins me as we dive into the chaos of this maple-infused elimination round. We’ll discuss why brunch is one of the most stressful meals to cook in a professional kitchen, the surprising ingredient twist that threw chefs off...
Mar 24, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 75
It’s a race against the clock as Top Chef Season 22 kicks off with a high-stakes team challenge… straight from the airport! Host Rich Herrera and Top Chef alum Savannah Miller break down the epic premiere, including the most controversial dishes, early frontrunners, and that BRUTAL judges’ table moment. Was the first eliminated chef really the worst of the night? And why is everyone still making risotto on Top Chef? Listen now, subscribe, and follow for more exclusive recaps every week! ________...
Mar 17, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 74
What if perfectly good food that would otherwise go to waste could help feed thousands of people in need? That’s exactly what Waste Not Want Not does every single day! In this special episode of Eat Your Content , I’m teaming up with Podcasthon.org —a global podcasting event (March 15–21, 2025) where creators highlight impactful charities. I’m bringing back my powerful interview from Episode #59 with Waste Not Want Not , an organization dedicated to rescuing surplus food and delivering it to tho...
Mar 15, 2025•42 min
It’s draft time! ⚡ Top Chef Season 22 is headed to Canada , and I’m joined by Top Chef finalist Chef Savannah Miller to break down the new season, analyze the cheftestants, and make our official fantasy draft picks! Who’s got the strongest resume? Who’s flying under the radar? And will my team actually win this year—or am I setting myself up for another brutal defeat? 😅 🔥 Join us for our Draft & Preview Show and be sure to subscribe for weekly recaps as we follow the competition, dish out ...
Mar 10, 2025•50 min•Ep. 73
📺 What’s it really like to cook under pressure on Supermarket Stakeout ? And how did Buddy’s Holiday Recipe Rumble push Chef Maricel and her family to the limit? In this episode, we get the inside scoop on her TV experiences, how national exposure helped Maricel’s Kitchen explode in popularity, and why Alex Guarnaschelli came to her rescue on set! 🎧 Stream now for exclusive Food Network behind-the-scenes stories! ____________ Follow Maricel's Kitchen Web: https://maricelskitchen.com/ Socials: ...
Mar 03, 2025•38 min•Ep. 72
She made one pasta dish, and the world lost its mind. Yumna Jawad, the creator of Feel Good Foodie , joins us to break down exactly how her Baked Feta Pasta recipe went from a simple TikTok post to a global sensation. But that was just the beginning! We talk about her cookbook, the strategy behind her 10-million-follower empire, and what it really takes to make it in food media today. Send us a text Thanks for listening to Eat Your Content. If you like what you hear, please consider supporting t...
Feb 24, 2025•47 min•Ep. 71
🩸🍔 Can a slasher film make you rethink what’s on your plate? In this episode of Eat Your Content , host Rich Herrera sits down with Heather Zeitzwolfe ( Savvy Frugal Vegan ) to uncover the surprising vegan messages hidden in horror films like Texas Chainsaw Massacre , Hannibal , and The Cook, The Thief, His Wife & Her Lover . From factory farming parallels to pop culture’s take on food ethics, this conversation will make you see your favorite films—and maybe even your dinner—differently. �...
Feb 17, 2025•33 min•Ep. 70
Join us as Chef Olivia Ostrow, owner of Miami’s groundbreaking Ostrow Brasserie, shares her incredible journey from Paris to Miami. With over 30 years in the kitchen and an appearance on Guy’s Grocery Games , Olivia talks about the challenges of creating an upscale kosher French restaurant, blending bold flavors, and pushing culinary boundaries. Learn about her inspirations, signature dishes, and how she’s redefining kosher dining in the U.S. Send us a text Thanks for listening to Eat Your Conte...
Feb 10, 2025•38 min
Erin Clarke, the mastermind behind the beloved food blog Well Plated, shares her incredible journey from starting a personal blog in 2012 to creating two bestselling cookbooks. In this episode, we dive into her new release, Well Plated Everyday, packed with easy, healthy, and family-friendly recipes designed for busy weeknights. Erin reveals her creative process, tips for building confidence in the kitchen, and the secret behind her recipe-testing process. Tune in for inspiration, cooking hacks,...
Feb 03, 2025•33 min•Ep. 68
Are TikTok food trends worth the hype, or are they just passing fads? In this episode, Dr. Bryan Quoc Le, a renowned food scientist, joins Rich Herrera to dissect some of the most talked-about viral food crazes. From olive oil shots touted as hangover cures to the controversial practice of dry-scooping pre-workout powders, they separate fact from fiction. The duo also tackles the raw milk debate, examining its purported health benefits against the scientific risks. Plus, they explore functional ...
Jan 20, 2025•46 min•Ep. 67
What if food could be your passport to understanding the world? On this episode of Eat Your Content , Rich Herrera dives into the flavorful journeys of Katie Johnson, host of the Tasty Trails Travel Pod . Katie reveals how her love for food and travel has taken her across continents, tasting dishes that tell unique cultural stories. From her most memorable meals to the surprising ways food connects us all, Katie shares tips for discovering authentic cuisines and planning your next culinary adven...
Jan 13, 2025•32 min•Ep. 66
A coal miner’s grit. A grandmother’s recipe. A family’s legacy built on pizza. 🍕 In this episode of Eat Your Content , author Erica D’Arcangelo reveals the untold story behind her book A Story About Pizza . How did her grandfather escape the coal mines to build a thriving pizzeria that still stands 65 years later? And what secrets does this story hold about resilience, immigration, and the power of food to connect us all? Erica shares the unexpected inspiration for her book, the viral pizza vid...
Jan 06, 2025•33 min•Ep. 65
In this episode of Eat Your Content , Rich Herrera sits down with Jennifer Harris, co-owner of For Goodness Cake , the Jacksonville-based bakery known for its hyper-realistic, jaw-dropping cake creations. Jennifer shares the fascinating story of her transition from tanning salon mogul to cake artist, alongside her husband Scott, a former tattoo artist and now her partner in edible artistry. The duo recently showcased their talents on Hulu's Cake Toppers , where they tackled high-stakes challenge...
Dec 02, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 64
Spooky Season Special! In honor of Halloween being just around the corner, we're replaying a fan-favorite episode from the early days of Eat Your Content, originally released on February 7, 2023. Host Rich Herrera sits down with Chef John Benhase of Starland Yard in Savannah, GA. But Chef John isn't just known for his incredible food—he was also a consultant on the hit satirical horror comedy, The Menu, starring Ralph Fiennes, Anya Taylor-Joy, and Nicholas Hoult. Working alongside 3-star Micheli...
Oct 28, 2024•48 min
