#354 Andrew Gruel - From Flavors To Flames
Episode description
Zuby is joined by chef and social commentator Andrew Gruel, who shares his remarkable journey from being a childhood cook to becoming a celebrated TV chef. He discusses his career trajectory and his experience running restaurants in California during the Covid-19 pandemic. The conversation also covers the 2025 Southern California wildfires, Andrew’s family values, and his vision for America’s future
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Timestamps:
(00:18) Introduction
(02:40) Introduction to food/cooking
(04:59) The journey from child cook to TV chef
(11:23) Hardest points in Andrew’s career
(13:48) Transition to social commentary interests
(17:38) California during the pandemic
(21:31) Threats Andrew faced
(22:50) Pandemic reflections
(32:21) 2025 Southern California wildfires
(40:28) Is DOGE ‘draining the swamp?’
(43:00) How Andrew met his wife & importance of family
(50:27) What’s next for Andrew?
(51:30) Andrew’s outlook on America
(53:34) Outro
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