Richard and Jazmin sit-down (virtually) with Andre Mack; renowned sommelier, winemaker and, most recently, essential worker in Brooklyn at his newly opened &Sons wine bar and market. The guys wears a lot of hats and we get in to all of them on this episode. Not to mention he finally settles the controversy over Taylor Pork Roll/Ham. Plus, geek out with Richard as he asks those questions you always want to ask a sommelier from a Michelin-starred restaurant like: what's the oldest bottle you'v...
Aug 07, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 13
Richard and Jazmin snuggle in with their favorite television producer, Rebecca Soldinger from the Rachael Ray Show and Broadway Sandwich. They reminisce to pre-COVID times backstage and Richard finally gets Rebecca to admit the one dish she couldn't stand that he made on set! She also shares her top tips for producing at home that we can all learn from. Plus an ice cream cake recipe, backyard wildlife and the great American road trip. Subscribe, rate and listen! For more fun, follow along on ins...
Jul 24, 2020•51 min•Season 2Ep. 12
It's official! Our most popular guest and co-host is back on and Zooming with Richard and Jazmin! Food Network's own Aarti Sequeira joins us and to talk about producing content 24/7 in this interim moment and the challenges that come with it: spouses as directors, kids as cameramen, how ants equal airtime and that old school Triple G (Guys Grocery Games) mentality that gets them all in trouble. Plus Richard and Jazmin's professional home kitchen sagas continue as do the woes for indoor dining in...
Jul 18, 2020•59 min•Season 2Ep. 11
All the way from Rapids City, South Dakota, winner of Food Network Star, Justin Warner joins us via the technological wonders of Zoom. We talk about his newest book based on his hit digital show, Marvel Eat the Universe. We pose the impossible question of who would Guy Fieri be in the Marvel Universe. Plus we dig deep on home improvement, belching toilets, and how to live the RV life. This episode has something for everyone, as always! Follow along on Instagram for more fun... @starving4pod @jaz...
Jul 10, 2020•53 min•Season 2Ep. 10
*Spoiler Alert* Totally worth the wait! Richard and Jazmin take to Zoom with the newest Top Chef All-Star Winner, Melissa King. Join us as we chat all things Top Chef All-Star Finale, why she's still hustling and some hot take trends! In the open, Richard gives a quick TED talk on brisket, they discuss why everything is breaking at the Blais house and Jazmin gives a long awaited update on foster kittens. Can't take the excitement? Neither can we! Subscribe, rate and review! And don't forget to f...
Jul 03, 2020•53 min•Season 2Ep. 9
SO many SPOILERS ahead! You've been warned! Richard and Jazmin recap the Top Chef All Stars finale during the commercial breaks for your listening pleasure. We recommend pushing play with us and watching the show while listening to our fearless hosts break the action down during the commercials. You'll hear Richard lament sharing his crown, comparing selecting a sous chef to a Vice Presidential nominee and Jazmin gets all the feels on memory lane. Plus who else wants a Tom Colicchio garden gnome...
Jun 19, 2020•38 min•Season 2Ep. 8
Jazmin and Richard discuss the historical moment we are in and why they took a week off from podcasting (see our recs below for crucial listening). Plus BREAKINGNEWS, small business woes, and oh yeah, #summeriscoming. Some of our favorite podcasts featuring Black thought leaders, Black stories, and/or Black history. Code Switch 1619 Pod Save the People Intersectionality Matters NPR Throughline : American Police Its Been a Minute with Sam Sanders Follow along on instagram for additional content: ...
Jun 12, 2020•35 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Richard and Jazmin pay a Zoom visit with longtime Food Network friend and fellow podcaster, Simon Majumdar. Follow along as they talk perfect outdoor kitchen remodels, birthdays in quarantine, the brief history of Okinawan taco rice and how to regain your sense of purpose as everything slowly starts to reopen. Come along for the ride! Thank you for subscribing. Don't forget to leave us a review and rate the podcast! Follow along for more fun on instagram : @starving4pod @richardblais @jazminblai...
May 30, 2020•38 min•Season 2Ep. 6
The last great PIVOT of the Quarantine Chronicles brings you a shining ray of light and energy that is Ellen Bennett from Hedley and Bennett Aprons (and facemasks). We talk about making business decisions in the time of a pandemic, Jazmin rushes a kitten to the emergency vet and Richard is a ROBOT suffering a mid-life crisis. Also, massive news for Richard and his love of BBQ. Tune in! Follow along on instagram for more fun! @starving4pod @ellenmariebennett @jazminblais @richardblais...
May 22, 2020•44 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Now with more gossip and pop culture hot takes!! The Quarantine Chronicles returns (because we aren't sure when it will end) with Richard and Jazmin diving deep into the depths of Robert Pattinson's quarantine culinary mind. Alison Roman takes on Chrissy Teigen and Marie Kondo for some reason and we break down our thoughts on the dust-up. Finally a long list of celebrities are now food TV stars and food influencers and what does it all mean?? Tune in to find out. Follow us on social media for mo...
May 15, 2020•40 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Keeping it Real-la with another installment of The Quarantine Chronicles! Richard and Jazmin are joined by their alternate universe duo, Jet and Ali Tila! Join us as we chat working together as a couple during the pandemic. Plus we cook up some new business ideas together. Richard whacks Jazmin with a golf ball! Jazmin uses a "bad"word! And Ali and Jet play our favorite podcast game that was made only for them, "Spilling the Tea-la". All this in under an hour! Enjoy the show! Don't forget to fin...
May 08, 2020•56 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Quarantine Chronicles is back with another installation of tales from the deep web!!! Richard and Jazmin divulge where their attention has been on social media during shelter-in-place. The rubberband man, tik tok, the Great Chefs series on youtube, PLUS CASEY THOMPSON joins us from under the sea!!! Stay in touch on Instagram : @starving4pod @richardblais @jazminblais @chefcaseyt
May 01, 2020•56 min•Season 2Ep. 2
NOW WITH RECIPES! Richard and Jazmin are back for Season 2 and kicking off the Quarantine Chronicles live from the kitchen table. What have the Blais’ been up to in the kitchen? How have they sheltered in (mis en) place? Is anyone gluten free still? How is Jazmin dealing with “the other woman” and just how many dishes are we all washing? Find out these answers and less as we kick off the all new Starving For Attention! Follow us on Instagram for more hijinx! @jazminblais @starving4pod @richardbl...
Apr 24, 2020•34 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Richard and Jazmin are back for Season 2 of Starving for Attention! Its a wild, new world worth exploring so join us as we make our way through the wide and sometimes unknown expanse of pop culture, food, relationships and beyond! Alright, we talk about memes and food and family life while broadcasting from our kitchen table... Follow along on instagram for more: @starving4pod @jazminblais @richardblais
Apr 22, 2020•1 min
Richard and Jazmin pick their allegiances for the upcoming Superbowl before chatting with celebrity chef Rachael Ray all about her take on some of the current food trends like rainbow bagels and why spaghetti and noodles are not the same thing. Remember to join us on instagram @Starving4pod!
Dec 25, 2019•31 min
Richard is back with Jazmin as they prep for the upcoming holiday and replay one of their favorite guests. Richard joins Carl Ruiz at his restaurant, La Cubana, in New York City for an incredibly fun conversation! Richard and Carl start with the in-depth analysis of jelly doughnuts you never knew you needed. Then, Carl discusses the process of opening his restaurant and the neuroticism shared by every chef who finds success. Later, the two play a fun game of 'Ruizing vs Blazing.'
Dec 18, 2019•1 hr 3 min
Richard & Jazmin are here for the holidays and revisiting one of their favorite interviews. They are joined in the studio by restaurateurs and chef judges from Cutthroat Kitchen Antonia Lofaso & Jet Tila to talk about their humble starts in the television world, working with Alton Brown, and their opinions about the backlash against television chefs.
Dec 10, 2019•1 hr 7 min
Richard catches up with Chef Grant Achatz in his Three Michelin star restaurant Alinea. Listen in as Richard recalls working under Grant at The French Laundry in the 90's, discuss outlets for their creativity, and reveal some of the ways they get to know their staff. Remember to join us at @starving4pod on Instagram!
Dec 04, 2019•1 hr 15 min
Richard and Jazmin are ready for Thanksgiving. They talk about their favorite dishes and what they’re preparing for the holiday. Plus Richard revisits one of his favorite interviews with fellow Top Chef alum and friend Kevin Gillespie. They talk about his restaurants Gunshow, Revival, and Gamechanger, their time working together, and college football allegiances. Remember to join us at @starving4pod on Instagram!
Nov 27, 2019•1 hr 29 min
This week Richard is in New Orleans with James Beard Award winning chef Nina Compton! They discuss Nina's rise to success with her own restaurant and recent awards. The two bond over the post-Top Chef career struggle to choose your own path with the pressure to make others happy. Stay tuned for a game called "Straight out of Nina Compton's Head" where Richard proposes ingredients and Nina improvises dishes!
Nov 21, 2019•1 hr 12 min
Richard is in New Orleans and joined by celebrity Chef Isaac Toups. Isaac talks about the success of his restaurants Toups' Meatery and Toups South, and his meteoric rise of to fame after Top Chef. They swap chef stories and talk about Isaac’s responsibility to represent the rich culture of New Orleans food. And they break down some of your favorite New Orleans cuisine from Gumbo to creating an authentic Po’ Boy and more.
Nov 12, 2019•1 hr 15 min
Richard has been on the road without Jazmin! This week he comes to us from Williamsburg yet again to sit down with Wylie Dufresne of Du's Donuts. Wylie is one of America's leading proponents of molecular gastronomy and incorporates science into his cooking techniques. His donut shop that began as a pop-up is now a chain with its very own cookbook. The two talk about the novelty of cookbooks and the value of having an international collection. Wylie explains his love of flashlights and the true p...
Nov 05, 2019•49 min
This week, Richard sits down with Ilan Hall at Du's Donuts in Brooklyn where he has been for the Star Chefs International Chefs Conference. Ilan was the winner of Top Chef season 2 and most known for his role as the host on NBC's Knife Fight. The two catch up and talk about Brooklyn's changing scene before getting into it. They talk about weird food cravings, health and wellness, and molecular gastronomy!
Nov 01, 2019•1 hr
This week, Richard talks to Jeremy Jacobowitz, the man behind the famous food media account Brunch Boys. They start with a discussion about the Japanese sandwich or ‘sando’ that has made its way to LA at a new restaurant called Konbi. Next, Jeremy explains his path from working in TV to becoming a full time Instagram influencer. He reminisces about his first popular photo of pancakes and they end with Richard’s favorite game about hot takes!
Oct 22, 2019•1 hr 15 min
Richard and Jazmin check in from the Newport Food and Wine Festival before Richard talks to famed chef, Art Smith, widely known as Oprah's personal chef. Art shares fun stories about his past work on TV shows and behind the scenes at Disneyland's Epcot. He talks about the influential women in his life, their battle with Alzheimer’s, and involving the culinary community through Around the Table . Stay tuned in to hear the two play a game called "What Art Though Cooking For?" where Richard quizzes...
Oct 08, 2019•1 hr 13 min
Richard and Aarti sit down for a fun conversation with chef, author and restaurateur Josef Centeno. Richard and Josef start with discussing the incredible technique of his "puffy taco" and how they feel about Tex Mex. They break down some hot food topics with a game 'My Two Cents". And they talk tortillas, chili rellenos, food halls and Josef shares what he wants 86'd.
Sep 30, 2019•1 hr 1 min
Richard sits down with Food Network star, journalist, and television host Aarti Sequeira. Before diving into environmentally ethical food trends like meatless burgers, the two catch up and discuss their favorite Trader Joe's treats. Then, Aarti talks about her journalistic tendencies and they debate Lebron James's attempt to trademark the term "Taco Tuesday." They end with a new game Richard calls celebrity vegetable!
Sep 24, 2019•59 min
Greetings from San Diego's Kaaboo Festival, where Richard and Jazmin give updates on their festival experience before chatting with Guy's Grocery Store Games Judge and writer Troy Johnson. The three talk about stage fright, their shared fantasy football obsession, and Troy's troubles as a restaurant critic. They end with a game called "Is Troy Annoyed?" about potential scenarios one might encounter as a critic.
Sep 17, 2019•1 hr 16 min
Richard joins Carl Ruiz at his restaurant, La Cubana, in New York City for an incredibly fun conversation! Richard and Carl start with the in-depth analysis of jelly doughnuts you never knew you needed. Then, Carl discusses the process of opening his restaurant and the neuroticism shared by every chef who finds success. Later, the two play a fun game of ‘Ruizing vs Blazing.’
Sep 10, 2019•1 hr 10 min
Richard and Jazmin reminisce on a fun story from their courtship before sharing their interview with one of Richard’s all time heroes, Michael Mina. They discuss how Michael builds strong partnerships with other chefs and the impact press has on the restaurant industry. Plus, Richard and Jazmin play ‘What Does It Mina’ with Michael to gain his insight on many areas of the restaurant industry.
Sep 03, 2019•1 hr 11 min
