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The Real Dish

Mar 31, 2026

We spend so much time chasing protein, cutting carbs, and counting calories—but what if the real key to energy, metabolism, and longevity has been living inside your gut this whole time? 

Hot take: it’s not that your metabolism is broken—it’s that your microbiome is underfed.

In this episode of The Real...


Mar 15, 2026

I’ve spent over 30 years in the food industry, but my relationship with what’s on my plate started long before that, in the markets of Alexandria, Egypt. In this special episode, I’m sharing a conversation I had with Abby of One Potato, where we peel back the layers on something I believe in with my whole heart:...


Feb 23, 2026

What do lasagna, punch, and your midnight cookie cravings have in common? More than you’d ever guess. Today, I’m serving up something totally different—a mashup episode that takes us from the surprising origins of the words on your dinner plate to the hidden spots where travelers find real food magic, and...


Jan 26, 2026

If you’ve ever dreamt of eating your way around the world—but without the jet lag, lost luggage, or questionable airplane food—today’s episode is your passport. ✈️🍽️

My guest today is Abby Cheshire, a private yacht chef, culinary arts teacher, and global flavor hunter who somehow manages to cook extraordinary meals...


Jan 16, 2026

It’s my birthday and I’m turning 57.

And instead of giving you a highlight reel or a greatest-hits list, I want to give you something far more honest.

Everything meaningful in my life—
my health,
my career,
my faith,
the brands I’ve built,
the places I’ve traveled,
the TV shows I’ve cooked on—

all of it...