YOU'RE NOT SPECIAL PODCAST

In this episode of the You're Not Special podcast, Erin and Dr. Sizzle dive fork-first into the world of perfect pairings—where wine and food are meant to be soulmates, but sometimes end up in messy divorces. From crafting wine dinners that would make sommeliers swoon, to battling the chaos of beer pairings gone horribly wrong (we're looking at you, Huckleberry Sour), this episode serves up plenty...

Step into the wild world of food service where the heat of the kitchen meets the absurdity of customer requests. Erin and Dr. Sizzle tackle the epidemic of fake food allergies and laugh through the madness of veal-specific sensitivities, "spicy" Dijon mustard, and the mysterious age when old people lose all temperature perception. From debunking garlic powder allergies to boiling soup at volcanic...

In this side-splitting episode of You're Not Special , Erin Lomondjek and Dr. Sizzle dive fork-first into the wild world of catering vs. restaurant life. From juggling tri-tips and salmon for 100+ guests to the audacity of star-shaped butter at weddings, they serve up hilarious anecdotes and spicy industry truths. Whether you're a holiday host or a wedding guest wondering why your steak wasn't med...

Join Erin and Dr. Sizzle as they dive balls deep into the art (and agony) of menu design. From the great pork tenderloin mystery to why salmon just doesn't need a fruity sauce (according to Erin, anyway), this episode unpacks the wild world of restaurant menus, food costing, and customer psychology. Why don't people want pork chops but can't get enough of bacon? And how does one upsell shrimp like...

In this episode of 'You're Not Special,' Erin and Dr. Sizzle tackle the real heroes of the restaurant industry: servers who deal with everything from Nazi fashion statements to 'health-conscious vegans' who still manage to ask for dessert. We also explore how ordering a $38 Malbec can turn into an existential crisis, and why nothing says class like eating toast points with huckleberry sauce while...

Join Erin, Dr. Sizzle, and the infmaous Pants as they sauté their way through the chaos of restaurant injuries—from knives with names (because you know, they deserve respect) to hot water shoe baths and a side of deep-fried hands. Ever wondered what it's like to crack a rib falling into a vat of marinara? Spoiler: it's exactly as glamorous as you'd think. We also tackle the big question—how much h...

In this masked memoir of 'You're Not Special,' we're diving into the chaotic chronicles of the restaurant industry's wildest plot twist - when dining out became more forbidden than your server's face tattoos. Strap in, folks! This week on 'You're Not Special,' we dive deep into COVID, but not in that depressing, been-there-done-that way. Ever wondered what happens when a pandemic shuts down the wo...

Welcome to the messiest episode yet of 'You're Not Special,' where we're diving fork-first into the desperate, depraved, and sometimes delicious world of restaurant romance. Because nothing says 'true love' quite like making out by the dumpsters on your smoke break. Plus, hear our hosts' most cringe-worthy tales of workplace romance gone wrong, Whether you're currently living the dream of dating y...

Step into the flame-kissed world of Conquistador de Pantalones (aka 'Pants'), the chef who never met a fire he didn't like or a knife he couldn't twirl. In this scorching episode of 'You're Not Special,' we're turning up the heat with the industry's favorite tattooed troublemaker. Join us as Pants explains why chefs are the perfect blend of pyromania and precision, turning what most people's mothe...

Ever wonder how restaurant pros handle those mornings-after-closing-shift nightmares, the 'still-tipsy-from-last-night' opens, or those supernatural days when everything just clicks? In this spicy episode of 'You're Not Special,' Dr. Sizzle and Erin serve up the unfiltered truth about working through the three altered states of restaurant life. From hangover hacks that would make a medical student...

In this intoxicating third round of 'You're Not Special,' Dr. Sizzle flips the script and puts Erin Loman Jeck in the hot seat. Get ready to mix business with pleasure as we explore the wild world of a powerhouse entrepreneur who just can't quit slinging drinks. In this third course of 'You're Not Special,' Dr. Sizzle turns the tables on Erin Loman Jeck, exploring how this powerhouse entrepreneur...

In this juicy second serving of 'You're Not Special,' we're turning up the heat as Erin Loman Jeck grills the enigmatic 'Doctor Sizzle' on his rise to culinary stardom. Prepare your taste buds for: The raw and unfiltered story of how a young cook became the legendary Doctor Sizzle Kitchen confidential: Insider tales that will make you rethink everything you thought you knew about becoming a chef T...

Order Up! Why We're Serving You This Podcast Welcome to the premiere episode of 'You're Not Special: Where the Menu is set, but the drama is made to order.' In this appetizer of an episode, meet your hosts: Erin Loman Jeck, the business coach who can't quit waiting tables, and 'Doctor Sizzle,' the culinary maestro who's seen it all from behind the pass. Join us as we spill the beans on why we're d...