Celebrity Chef Spike Mendelsohn

In the Weeds Podcast with Chef Spike Mendelsohn

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New Episodes Drop Each Tuesday! Step into the high-pressure world of culinary chaos with Chef Spike Mendelsohn, the relentless renegade of the kitchen, as he serves up a no-holds-barred exploration of the restaurant industry. In this gripping podcast, Spike sits down with fellow chefs, restaurateurs, and industry insiders to dish out the raw chaos and brutal challenges of the industry. From the relentless rush of a dinner service to the intense moments of being "in the weeds," each episode explores the triumphs, challenges, and downright madness of life in the kitchen. With candid conversation...

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Celebrity Chef Spike Mendelsohn

Episodes

Chef Johanna Hellrigl: Cooking With Heritage & Heart 21.01.2025 2:02:45

On episode 5, Chef Johanna Hellrigl gets In The Weeds with Chef Spike Mendelsohn. Johanna takes us on journey beginning with her upbringing in her father’s Michelin-acclaimed restaurants in Italy and New York to her career in democracy-building and women’s empowerment to studying nutritional health and then opening up her Washington DC restaurant, Ama. She shares her philosophy of leading with lov...

Chef Eric Adjepong: Flavor, Identity & Shaping Food Culture 13.01.2025 1:41:15

Chef Eric Adjepong gets In The Weeds with Chef Spike Mendelsohn on today’s episode! The two Top Chef alumni share their bromance, swapping never-before-publicly-shared behind-the-scenes stories, their passion for cooking, and the highs and lows of life as celebrity chefs. As a Top Chef Season 16 finalist and Food Network star, Eric has become a celebrated figure in the culinary world. He currently...

Mike Curtin, Jr.: CEO, DC Central Kitchen 19.12.2024 1:33:11

On episode 3, Mike Curtin, Jr., CEO at DC Central Kitchen, gets In The Weeds with Chef Spike Mendelsohn. DC Central Kitchen is a pioneering nonprofit that transforms lives by providing culinary training, nutritious meals, and employment opportunities to individuals facing hunger and poverty. With years of experience in nonprofit management, Mike is key in overseeing operations and ensuring the org...

Muriel Bowser: Mayor of Washington DC 12.12.2024 50:54

On episode 2, DC Mayor Muriel Bowser gets In The Weeds with Chef Spike Mendelsohn. Mayor Bowser is the two-term Mayor of Washington, D.C., and a trailblazing leader committed to equity, economic growth, and community development. As the first woman to be re-elected as Mayor of D.C., she has championed initiatives in affordable housing, education, and statehood. With a focus on creating opportuniti...

Carla Hall: Say It With Love (and a little spice) 04.12.2024 1:47:30

On episode 1, Chef Carla Hall gets In The Weeds with Chef Spike Mendelsohn. Carla is a celebrated chef, television personality, and cookbook author known for her vibrant personality and love of soul food. A former co-host of ABC’s The Chew, Carla gained national recognition as a fan favorite on Top Chef with her innovative dishes and infectious energy. She is passionate about bringing people toget...