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Food Network Obsessed

Food Network Obsessed

Food Network 223 Episodes Jul 10, 2026

Each week on Food Network Obsessed, host Jaymee Sire sits down with your favorite chefs, food influencers and Food Network personalities to dish on all things delicious in the food world. From exclusive behind-the-scenes stories, first (and worst) jobs in food, to cooking fails and culinary triumphs, no topic is off the menu. Whether you’re a super-fan of Food Network or a super foodie you’re going to want to hear this!

Episodes

Andrew Zimmern on Why Pitmasters Is Unlike Any Barbecue Competition
Andrew Zimmern on Why Pitmasters Is Unlike Any Barbecue Competition Jul 10, 2026 1:11:56 Andrew Zimmern returns to the pod to talk about Pitmasters, Food Network's bold new barbecue competition series. Andrew shares why he waited years before saying yes to a competition show, and what makes Pitmasters different from traditional cooking competitions.Later, Andrew reflects on how food media has evolved, why great storytelling will always outlast technology, and the inspiration behind Th
Introducing Health Vs Hype with the American Medical Association
Introducing Health Vs Hype with the American Medical Association Jul 10, 2026 02:28 From the American Medical Association comes an all new podcast called Health vs Hype. If you want a show that helps you make smarter, more informed decisions about your health, without the fear-mongering or confusion, this is a show you will want to check out. We hope you enjoy it as much as we do!
Terry Crews on Hosting Food Network's Biggest Cooking Competition Ever
Terry Crews on Hosting Food Network's Biggest Cooking Competition Ever Jun 26, 2026 38:28 Terry Crews joins the pod to talk about his latest role as host of 100 Cooks, Food Network's biggest cooking competition ever. Terry shares what it was like stepping into a kitchen with 100 home cooks competing at once, why the energy on set was unlike anything he's experienced before, and how the series balances high-stakes competition with genuine encouragement and heart. Later, Terry refle
Allison Chen on Viral Baking Videos and Bringing Tangyuan to Food Network
Allison Chen on Viral Baking Videos and Bringing Tangyuan to Food Network Jun 19, 2026 45:19 Pastry chef and content creator Allison Chen joins the pod to share her unconventional journey from studying neuroscience … to attending pastry school in France. Allison reflects on learning French pastry techniques, running a tasting-menu out of her college apartment, and how documenting the experience online unexpectedly launched her career as a creator. Later, Allison talks about bringing
Brian & Mika Kleinschmidt Reveal the Wildest Features in HGTV Smart Home 2026
Brian & Mika Kleinschmidt Reveal the Wildest Features in HGTV Smart Home 2026 Jun 12, 2026 36:47 Brian and Mika Kleinschmidt join the pod to talk about their latest project, the all-new HGTV Smart Home 2026.  The winningest duo on HGTV shares what it was like designing the $1.3 million Orlando dream home, the challenge of balancing luxury with smart technology, and the features they’re most excited for fans to see… including hidden rooms, a shoe carousel, a four-screen TV wall, and
Maneet Chauhan on Chopped Castaways, BBQ Brawl, and Giving Life 500 Percent
Maneet Chauhan on Chopped Castaways, BBQ Brawl, and Giving Life 500 Percent Jun 5, 2026 50:50 Maneet Chauhan joins the pod to talk about one of Food Network’s most ambitious competitions yet: Chopped Castaways. Maneet shares what it was like judging a group of chefs dropped onto a remote island. She reveals why the experience felt unlike anything she’s ever done on television and why some of the food served on the island ranks among the best she’s ever tasted on Chopped. Maneet also r
Gabe Bertaccini on Chopped Castaways and What Makes Great Food TV
Gabe Bertaccini on Chopped Castaways and What Makes Great Food TV May 29, 2026 57:32 Chef Gabe Bertaccini joins the pod to talk about his latest Food Network adventure, Chopped Castaways, a wild new spin on Chopped that drops elite chefs onto a remote island where strategy, survival, and cooking skills all collide. Gabe breaks down what made the experience so intense, what surprised him most about judging in that environment, and why the show pushes chefs in completely different w
Cassie Yeung on Joining the Food Network Hot List with “No Measurements, Just Vibes”
Cassie Yeung on Joining the Food Network Hot List with “No Measurements, Just Vibes” May 22, 2026 29:25 Cassie Yeung joins the pod to share her excitement on being named to the 2026 Food Network Hot List. She talks about the viral “hangover ramen” video that changed her life, growing up in a food-obsessed household, and why she believes cooking should always be guided by “no measurements, just vibes.” Later, Cassie dives into her New York Times bestselling cookbook Bad Bitch in the Kitch, expla
Jet Tila on Ready Jet Cook and Teaching the “Why” Behind Cooking
Jet Tila on Ready Jet Cook and Teaching the “Why” Behind Cooking May 15, 2026 42:03 Chef, restaurateur, and Food Network fan-favorite Jet Tila returns to the pod for a catch-up on everything from family life to building a career that spans restaurants, television, cookbooks, and teaching. Jet dives into the new season of Ready Jet Cook, breaking down the philosophy behind fast, flavor-packed cooking and why teaching the “why” behind techniques is just as important as the rec
Rashad Jones on Joining the Judges Table for BBQ Brawl
Rashad Jones on Joining the Judges Table for BBQ Brawl May 8, 2026 36:55 Pitmaster and restaurateur Rashad Jones joins the pod to talk about his journey from backyard barbecue obsession to building Big Lee's Barbecue into a barbecue destination. Rashad shares the Thanksgiving meal that sparked it all, the legacy of Uncle Leon, and how hospitality became the foundation of everything he does. He also opens up about his “renegade barbecue” style, the Food N
Esther Choi on 24 in 24, Cooking with Choi, and Her Debut Cookbook
Esther Choi on 24 in 24, Cooking with Choi, and Her Debut Cookbook May 1, 2026 37:19 Chef, restaurateur, and Food Network favorite Esther Choi returns to the pod to catch up on a massive new chapter of life: Motherhood. Esther opens up about her debut cookbook, and her new Food Network YouTube series, Cooking with Choi.  Esther dives into her upcoming cookbook, Hand Taste: Cook Like a Korean Grandmother, why kimchi was non-negotiable for the book, and
Kenny Gilbert on Tournament of Champions and Trusting Your Instincts
Kenny Gilbert on Tournament of Champions and Trusting Your Instincts Apr 10, 2026 50:22 Chef Kenny Gilbert joins the pod to talk about his impressive run on this season of Tournament of Champions, from the pressure of the randomizer to cooking in one of the most intense competition formats on TV. He shares how he prepares for the unpredictable nature of TOC, why blind judging raises the stakes, and how he approaches each round with a “swim your race” mentality. Kenny also t

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