Let's Talk About Chef

Windows on the world was the highest grossing restaurant in the world and was located on the 106th and 107th floors of the World Trade Center This episode contains explicit depictions of events that happened on September 11th 2001 to employees of that restaurant that may not be suitable for some listeners. Lets Talk About Chef is written and hosted by Brian ClarkeProduced by Timothy McDonald If you would like to write into the show you can send everything to letstalkaboutchef@gmail.comyou can follow Brian on instagram @chefbrianclarke  

This week on Lets Talk About Chef we are trying to get to the bottom of the mystery that nobody asked Brian to solve, does Jaime Oliver, the worlds most recognizable celebrity chef, suck?We dive into the history, the story, the luck, the work ethic, the downfalls and the successes to try and figure it out.This episode was written and hosted by Brian ClarkeIt was produced by Timothy McDonaldYou can write into the podcast by emailing letstalkaboutchef@gmail.comor you can follow Brian on Instagram @chefbrianclarke 

Today on Lets Talk About Chef we are talking about the history, legend and obsession of sushi. Why? Because its the one food that Brian has been obsessing about since lockdown started and quite frankly he can do whatever he wants and he wants to talk about sushi. There are some casual swear words in this episode and so if that offends you for some reason please consider that Brian worked in a professional kitchen for over a decade and quite frankly the sheer fact that every other word is not swearing that comes out of his mouth is quite frankly a testament to his consideration of your delicate ears. You can write into the show by emailing letstalkaboutchef@gmail.com You can follow Brian on Instagram @chefbrianclarke This episode was written and hosted by Brian ClarkeProduced by Timothy McDonald 

This week on Lets Talk About Chef host Brian Clarke delves into the slightly terrifying world of Locusts, natures hunger machines, tells the story of the devastating loss of food because of the largest swarm in recorded history and also what happens if a swarm comes back to North America. Locusts are basically terrifying, they eat everything, they can eat up to 420 million pounds of produce in a day, they are unstoppable and they can threaten everything about  the world we know.You can write into the show by sending everything to letstalkaboutchef@gmail.comLets Talk About Chef is written and hosted by Brian Clarke

Terrare was a frenchman who lived in the late 1700's. He was a spy, a solider, a street performer, a son, a patient, oh and also the hungriest man who ever lived who could distend his jaw and swallow whole things like live cats, bushels of apples, bear cubs and live eels, also dead bodies, and apparently a baby. All of this in the quest to try and satiate the hunger and emptiness that filled him from the moment he was born.This episode obviously contains depictions that will not be suitable for children or adults with weak stomachs.This episode was written by Brian Clarke and produced by Timothy McDonaldYou can email us letstalkaboutchef@gmail.com or you can follow Brian on Instagram @chefbrianclarke 

This week on Lets Talk About Chef host Brian Clarke dives into the history of the hot dog, yeah that's right, the hot dog. The staple of baseball diamonds and backyard barbecues everywhere and a good wholesome throwback episode of the show. From nazis, homers odyssey, Roosevelt and for some reason a hatred between Frankfurt and Vienna the hot dog is a lot more interesting than you think. Oh, and since cornona virus hit sales of hot dogs have gone up 300% This episode was written by Brian ClarkeYou can can write into the show by emailing letstalkaboutchef@gmail.comor you can follow Brian on Instagram @letstalkaboutchef  

This week on Let's Talk About Chef we talk to Julie Marshall of The World Food Program or WFPThe WFP is the largest humanitarian organization in the world actively feeding 130 million people, however now due to covid-19 that number is set to double to a quarter of a billion people.This conversation is one that is so important for all to hear, listen as Julie breaks down what the WFP does, how they can feed so many people and what chefs can do here in the first world to help. If you would like to write into the show please send everything to letstalkaboutchef@gmail.com or you can follow Brian on Instagram @chefbrianclarke

This week Brian and Tim are back to watch food movies with you in quarentine and this time we talk about Chef starring Jon Favreau. If you haven't seen Chef before or you haven't seen it in a while you can watch it on Netflix while you're stuck in self isolation and listen on as we try to figure out if its a good food movie or not. There is a lot of swearing in this episode so if that offends please don't listen. Have a great service, and have a great week. 

Although the concept of take out and delivery may seem like somewhat of a modern invention, you could not be further from the truth. From the Aztecs to Pompeii, Mumbai and Naples, the story of take out is way more fascinating than you could ever imagine. Then go ahead and add the sheer fact that take out and delivery is the only way for restaurants to try and cling to survival during the time of covid-19.This episode was written and hosted by Brian ClarkeIt features some troubling imagery about racism and segregation in America You can write into the show by emailing letstalkaboutchef@gmail.comorYou can follow Brian on instagram @chefbrianclarke 

On this episode of Lets Talk About Chef host Brian Clarke reviews the sound of restaurants We know and are aware that the concept doesn't really make any sense but Brian has been having the same dream/nightmare every night where he is standing in front of a restaurant in Paris and he can hear everything but there's no one inside.We know and are aware of the danger that is facing everyone on a daily basis so from the bottom of our hearts wherever you are in the world we hope that you are safe and healthy.If you want to write into the show you can send everything to letstalkaboutchef@gmail.com or you can follow Brian on Instagram @chefbrianclarke

This new episode of Lets Talk About Chef is our next instalment of our talk/watch food movies. Both Tim and Brian are back again to chat about the masterpiece that is Ratatouille.Listen as two grown ass men gush about their love of rat who loves to cook, If you are in isolation, which you probably are, watch Ratatouille and listen to the episode afterwards for our take on what makes this the greatest food movie ever made.Wherever you are in the world we hope you stay safe and hopefully we will see all of you on the other side of this. There is some swearing and a lot of laughter on this episode, we hope you enjoy it and if you have a suggestion as to what movie you would like to hear us review next you can email us at letstalkaboutchef@gmail.com or you can follow Brian on Instagram @chefbrianclarke 

This episode of Lets Talk About Chef is a little different. Producer Tm and I decided to spend some our time in self quarantine watching food movies and then reviewing them/also ripping them apart. This week we watched "Burnt" starring Bradley Cooper.If you want to watch the film while also surviving in isolation please do and then enjoy our take on how it failed or succeeded in representing chefs and restaurants.We hope wherever you are that you are staying safe and healthy, wash your hands, hide in your houses and watch Burnt Have a great service and have a great weekLoveBrian Also, there is a lot of swearing in this episode, you've been warned 

It would be stupid to not recognize and discuss what is happening in the world right now. Restaurants are closing, people are dying, the corona virus has taken over the world and to be honest we weren't going to make anymore shows until an email came in from a listener quarantined in Italy who asked for more episodes, and so here we are. This weeks episode of Lets Talk About Chef is about MSG, and how one letter of disinformation almost brought the entire industry of Chinese food in North America to its knees. There is some swearing but honestly who really cares about swearing right now. Today Brian lost his job as a chef because the province of Ontario shut the doors on restaurants, and so with nothing to do for the next few weeks as we battle covid-19 he will be making podcasts for you to enjoy.We know how terrible and messed up this situation is and we hope that we can help by making shows for you to listen to, if anything we hope to make you smile. We want to read what's happening to you on the

This week on Lets Talk About Chef we tell the story that the big chocolate companies Nestle, Hershey's and Mars, who supply most of the worlds chocolate, don't want you to know. The secret that they have been hiding in plain sight for decades, and one that is only getting worse. That secret, the story of chocolate and how we have all ben helping these companies make billions of dollars that was made on the backs of children working in the jungle against their will is all today on Lets Talk About ChefLets Talk About Chef is written and hosted by Brian ClarkeYou can write into the show by emailing letstalkaboutchef@gmail.comor you can follow Brian on instagram @chefbrianclarke

This week on Lets Talk About Chef its the story of how one man, two taxi drivers, a group of young boys, another taxi driver and then a whole bunch of people on motorcycles risk their freedom and their lives to smuggle Kentucky Fried Chicken through drug tunnels directly into the Gaza Strip. Not JokingLets Talk About Chef is written and hosted by Brian ClarkeYou can email us letstalkaboutchef@gmail.comor you can follow Brian @chefbrianclarke 

This week on Lets Talk About Chef we are telling a story that has been all but forgotten about one of the most important and revered men in history.Charles Darwin didn't just come up with the theory of evolution, he didn't just sail about the world on the HMS Beagle to discover animals and document what he found, he also killed and ate everything he discovered. His hunger for exotic meat drove him to travel the world, and it was his hunger that resulted in him discovering the theory that made the world change.Lets Talk About Chef is written and hosted by Brian Clarkeproduced by Timothy McDonaldIf you want to write to the show you can send everything to letstalkaboutchef@gmail.comor you can follow Brian on Instagram @chefbrianclarke 

This week on Lets Talk About Chef we are telling the story of Margot Wolk and the fourteen other women who were forced to eat Hitlers food to see if it had been poisoned. This is a story about war, murder, eating, assassination and somehow also survival. There are moments that may not be suitable for younger listeners This episode was written and hosted by Brian ClarkeProduced by Timothy McdonaldIf you would like to email the show you can send everything to letstalkaboutchef@gmail.comYou can also follow Brian on Instagram @chefbrianclarke 

This week on Lets Talk About Chef we are talking about the story of New York Bagels. Now that may sound boring but like everything there is always a darker story underneath the surface. The story of New York City Bagels is the story of horrendous working conditions, the mafia, blood lines, money, opportunity, protest and also the story of the bagel bakers union Local 338 who took on one of the most powerful men in the Mafia and won.Lets Talk About Chef is written and hosted by Brian ClarkeYou can email the show by sending everything to letstalkaboutchef@gmail.comor you can follow Brian on Instagram @chefbrianclarke

This week on Lets Talk About Chef host Brian Clarke reviews the stress of being a chef and also his fathers mothers mac and cheese casserole.Lets Talk About Chef is written and hosted by Brian ClarkeProduced by Timothy McDonaldIf you want to write to the show you can send everything to letstalkaboutchef@gmail.comor you can follow Brian on Instagram @chefbrianclarke  

This week on a brand new episode of Lets Talk About Chef and the first episode of 2020 host Brian Clarke dives into first times in food history. From the first time a freak vegetable of science was approved by the FDA to the alarmingly racist songs ice cream trucks have been blasting to children since the 1950's get ready for the first episode of 2020.WARNING: as previously mentioned this episode contains descriptions of racism that some may find offensive, we sincerely apologize but do hope that you understand that history can be uncomfortable to talk about. We in no way agree with or condone anything talked about in todays episode and frankly think that ice cream trucks need to change their music.Lets Talk About Chef is written and hosted by Brian Clarkeproduced by Timothy McdonaldYou can reach us by emailing letstalkaboutchef@gmail.comor you can follow Brian on Instagram @chefbrianclarkeHappy New Year