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One of the world's greatest storytellers is on board Alan Air! David Sedaris joins Alan to celebrate his brilliant new essay collection "The Land and Its People", and shares stories from his travels to 74 countries.From his unforgettable first trip to Greece, the holiday romance that could have changed his life forever, and why Japan completely changed him, to meeting the Pope, travelling with his wonderfully mischievous sister Amy, getting bitten by a dog, and the tiny travel annoyances that drive him mad, this is David Sedaris at his hilarious best.Packed with razor-sharp observations, outrageous stories and laugh-out-loud moments, this is one journey you won't want to miss.00:00 Welcome aboard, David Sedaris01:30 Dressing like you're in a cult02:10 The Land and Its People and the art of oversharing04:10 Visiting 74 countries and why South America keeps calling05:20 The famous "You're trash!" airline story06:20 David's unforgettable first trip to Greece08:20 The holiday romance that might have changed his life09:45 Hugh, love stories and handsome husbands13:50 Does David write for the page or the stage?15:40 Getting bitten by a dog... and blamed for it19:45 Why Japan completely changed him21:20 Adventurous eating abroad22:50 His growing list of life's biggest irritations25:30 Amy Sedaris' holiday pranks28:20 David's hidden gem in West Sussex30:20 Meeting the Pope inside the Vatican32:10 Who has real star quality?33:15 Quick Fire, making our descent#LifesABeachPodcast #DavidSedaris #AlanCarr #TheLandAndItsPeople #TravelPodcast #ComedyPodcast #TravelStories #Japan #Greece #Books #Author #Humour #Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Have we seen the productivity benefit from that? I think it's reasonable to say that no, no, we haven't."That is Ryan Maibach, President and CEO of Barton Malow, on the software stackhis own teams are carrying.Roughly 40 different tools for a project manager. Around 35 for a superintendent.He is not describing a company that failed to adopt technology. He is describing one that adopted a lot of it and is now counting the cost.His point on this week's episode was not that the tools are bad. Several of themwork. It is that digging foundations, placing concrete and erecting steel have not fundamentally changed, while the process wrapped around those activities has grown exponentially more complex. He is seeing burnout, and he is not seeing the productivity.Then he took it somewhere harder.If a construction manager exists partly to help a client overcome informationasymmetry, and AI hands that client the same knowledge directly, what is the service actually worth?Full episode out now. Link below.#bricksandbytes #bricksbytes #aec #construction #constructiontech #ai #vcChapters00:00 Intro01:45 Quickfire: builder or technologist04:41 What Barton Malow actually builds07:28 Where the industry goes in the next ten years09:53 Sponsors12:54 Labour, cost and the technology question13:22 Why the downturn worries him more than the labour shortage16:37 Data centers, and the pushback from inside his own team19:09 Steering a company when nobody knows what happens next22:10 What construction executives should prioritise right now24:42 The AI strategy paradox30:07 Second brains, and what happens to the general contractor33:58 40 tools per PM and no productivity to show for it36:50 LIFTbuild: building a tower from the top down41:39 What they got wrong trying to change the industry45:45 Hyperscalers as clients48:42 How he actually runs his week52:43 What he screens for when hiring56:38 Bias, and the leader he learned the most fromOur Sponsors:BreadCrumb- 50,000+ projects globally. All running safer, faster, with Breadcrumb. - breadcrumb.coAphex is the multiplayer planning platform where construction teams plan together, stay aligned, and deliver projects faster – check out aphex.coArchdesk - “The #1 Construction Management Software for Growing Companies - Manage your projects from Tender to Handover” check archdesk.com

On this week's Extra Serving, NRN editor in chief Sam Oches and executive editor Alicia Kelso discuss the latest restaurant industry news, including the origin of the cyclosporiasis outbreak, the troubling rise in bankruptcies and closures, and a wave of new marketing campaigns aimed at winning back customers. They start with some explosive news related to the recent outbreak of cyclosporiasis: Investigators believe the origin of the outbreak was Taylor Farms in Michigan, and specifically iceberg lettuce provided to Taco Bell and potentially other restaurants. The news led to Taco Bell removing lettuce from the menu in select states. The duo breaks down what cyclospora is, how these outbreaks happen in the supply chain, and what this means for both Taylor Farms and Taco Bell as they work to contain the situation and restore consumer confidence. They discuss the broader implications for restaurant food safety protocols and how quickly brands need to respond when these incidents occur.Next, they tackle a sobering trend that's been accelerating in recent months: the increasing number of restaurant bankruptcies and store closures across the industry. From legacy chains to newer concepts, more brands are filing for bankruptcy protection or announcing significant unit reductions. Sam and Alicia explore the root causes behind this wave of financial distress, including persistent traffic challenges, rising operational costs, and overleveraged balance sheets.On a more optimistic note, Sam and Alicia then shift their attention to marketing, highlighting new campaigns from several major players including Panera Bread, Pizza Hut, Papa Johns, and Olive Garden. Each brand is taking a different approach to cut through the noise and reconnect with consumers — whether through nostalgia, value messaging, product innovation, or experiential activations. The duo analyzes what's working, what's not, and which campaigns have the best chance of actually driving traffic and sales in an environment where consumers are increasingly selective about where they spend their dining dollars.They close out with a Quick Fire round covering the latest industry headlines — including Texas Roadhouse's delivery test, Papa Murphy's closure of 50 stores, and Chipotle's first location in Mexico — before turning things over to senior food and beverage editor Bret Thorn, who interviews Shake Shack's senior director of culinary innovation, Nick Wuest.For more on these stories:Taylor Farms lettuce supplied to Taco Bell linked to cyclosporia outbreakAnother big Hardee's franchisee declares bankruptcyPanera's Unlimited Sip Club will no longer be unlimited

In this quickfire episode, David S. Goldfarb answers key questions about kidney stone disease, from common misconceptions and risk factors to the roles of genetics, lifestyle, hydration, and prevention. He also discusses changing prevalence trends, and the steps clinicians and patients can take to reduce the burden of this increasingly common condition.

Nina Conti is on board Alan Air and it's as brilliantly bonkers as you'd expect. She reveals the skiing holiday where her dad's booming voice bolted her into action, the holiday romance with an American Marine that ended very badly, losing Monkey on a flight to Austria, why Tokyo didn't live up to expectations, and why she escapes to yurts, road trips and Arthur's Seat whenever she gets the chance. Plus, Alan and Nina reminisce about winning the BBC New Comedy Award, swap Edinburgh Fringe stories, chat about her directorial debut "Sunlight" and Nina's hilarious new C*nti Cabaret, coming to the Underbelly at Bristo Square at this year's Edinburgh Fringe. Book your tickets here: https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/nina-s-c-nti-cabaret 00:00 Welcome aboard, Nina Conti! 01:40 The skiing holiday that ended in dad shouting 03:30 Why Nina loves American road trips 04:15 Making Sunlight in a monkey suit 05:50 Returning to the Edinburgh Fringe 08:05 Inside Nina's hilarious C*nti Cabaret 12:15 Arthur's Seat and Nina's Edinburgh recommendations 14:05 Losing Monkey on a flight to Austria 16:05 Why Tokyo disappointed her 17:45 The holiday romance with a Marine 22:10 Growing up with Tom Conti and Shirley Valentine 24:00 Escaping to yurts and embracing nature 26:10 Celebrity holiday encounters, from John Travolta to Andrew Scott 29:45 Costa Rica tops Nina's travel bucket list 30:10 Quick Fire, making our descent #LifesABeach #NinaConti #AlanCarr #EdinburghFringe #Edinburgh #ComedyPodcast #TravelPodcast #Monkey #HolidayRomance #RoadTrips #TravelStories #Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's Extra Serving, NRN editor in chief Sam Oches and executive editor Alicia Kelso discuss the latest restaurant industry news, including McDonald's and Burger King's new chicken tests, Wonder's potential IPO, and the proliferation of tiered value menus. They kick things off with product news from two of the biggest players in quick service: McDonald's and Burger King are both exploring new premium chicken products, with Burger King offering two new chicken sandwich LTOs and McDonald's testing hand-breaded chicken tenders and wings. Sam and Alicia explore what's driving this renewed focus on elevated chicken offerings, how these products fit into each brand's broader menu strategy, and whether premium items can coexist with the value-focused messaging that's dominating the industry right now. They then shift to the explosion of tiered value menus across the restaurant landscape, from brands like Wendy's, Taco Bell, and McDonald's. A Technomic representative believes the marketplace has become too oversaturated, making it harder for brands to break through the noise with a value message. Sam and Alicia discuss whether these promotions are actually driving incremental traffic or simply cannibalizing sales from existing customers, and what this means for brand differentiation in an increasingly crowded field. Next up, they dig into Kura Sushi's recent earnings report, which revealed negative traffic and sales trends. The conveyor belt sushi chain cited rising gas prices and tariff-related pressures as key factors impacting consumer behavior and operational costs. Sam and Alicia unpack how macroeconomic forces are creating challenges for restaurants like Kura — but also discuss the silver lining that Kura can look to as it grows across the country. Then they talk about Wonder, the multi-brand delivery concept backed by Marc Lore that is reportedly considering an IPO. Sam and Alicia discuss what makes Wonder's business model unique, whether the public markets are ready for another restaurant IPO after Jersey Mike's recent filing, and what this could signal about investor appetite for innovative restaurant concepts. They wrap up with a Quick Fire round covering the latest industry buzz and headlines you need to know, including Taco Bell's increased use of drive-thru AI, Chipotle's investment in six companies via its Cultivate Next fund, and the lack of women being hired for executive roles. Finally, we share an interview between managing editor Leigh Anne Zinsmeister and The Granola Bar cofounders Julie Mountain and Dana Noorily, recorded in person at the National Restaurant Association Show.

In this rapid-fire episode, Salvatore Brugaletta answers key questions on interventional cardiology, coronary imaging, bioresorbable scaffolds, vascular healing, and the future of percutaneous coronary intervention. From AI-assisted procedures to device innovation and career advice, this concise episode offers expert insight into the evolving world of coronary intervention.   

On this week's Extra Serving, NRN editor in chief Sam Oches and executive editor Alicia Kelso discuss the latest restaurant industry news, including Jersey Mike's imminent IPO, the latest jobs report, and a trend in mass restaurant closures. Fresh off an exciting weekend of World Cup action, Sam and Alicia start with the summer of marketing initiatives, which have leaned heavily into the World Cup as well as America's 250th anniversary and blockbuster movie promotions. Restaurant marketers are just doing their jobs, but are these campaigns breaking through the noise? Sam and Alicia break down some examples and the best ways that brands are connecting with consumers. Next they discuss the latest jobs data, which showed restaurants shedding about 33,000 jobs in June — a concerning statistic considering it's the first full month of summer. Sam and Alicia walk through the many reasons for this retrenchment in jobs and discuss why it could be bad news for an industry desperate to turn sales and traffic around in 2026. They then shift their attention to restaurant closures, and Alicia shares her recent reporting on how there's been an uptick in restaurant chains closing a sizable chunk of their systems. What could be to blame? And how should the industry respond to this kind of trend? Sam and Alicia break it down. Then, some positive news: Jersey Mike's filed its S-1 document in the latest step toward what is anticipated to be a massive IPO. Sam and Alicia talk about why Jersey Mike's is perfectly positioned for the public markets — and why the best could still yet to be come for the chain. Finally, they close out with a Quick Fire round in which they cover Just Salad's addition of New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson as equity partner, Red Lobster's Endless Shrimp-related lawsuit, and El Pollo Loco's efforts to go national.For more on these stories: The restaurant industry helped birth America and is now celebrating its 250th anniversaryRestaurants and bars shed a lot of jobs in JuneJersey Mike's makes its IPO official

Sami Kayyali is the founder and managing director of Rekarda, one of the most specialist communications businesses in the UAE. But the work he does is not what most people think. He is not building slides. He is sitting behind the scenes of the rooms where the most consequential decisions in the region get made, shaping how CEOs, government entities and multinational boards communicate before they walk into the moments that define their careers. With over 20 years of experience, Sami has watched brilliant leaders with brilliant ideas lose the room, not because the idea was wrong, but because nobody had ever told them the truth about how they were coming across. This conversation covers building a specialist consultancy from the ground up in Dubai, the hidden work behind high-stakes presentations, what AI is doing to leadership communication, and the one pattern he sees in every single boardroom that almost nobody is willing to talk about.   Timestamps: 0:00 Who Sami Kayyali is and the work that happens before leaders walk into high-stakes rooms 3:30 What brought him to Dubai and the gap in the market he spotted that nobody else was filling 10:00 How a presentation design business became a full strategic communications company 16:00 The moment he realised the problem was never the slides, it was always the thinking behind them 22:00 The biggest communication mistakes CEOs make and why nobody ever tells them 30:00 What actually happens behind the scenes before a major board meeting or investor presentation 38:00 Can you tell within minutes whether a leader is a strong communicator and what gives it away 45:00 How AI is changing executive communication and why most leaders are getting worse, not better 53:00 The Kernel, cybersecurity and why it is a leadership problem, not an IT problem 60:00 Failure, what success means to him now versus ten years ago and the advice that changed everything 66:00 Quickfire: favourite books, the worst phrase in any business deck, the most underrated communication skill, PowerPoint loved or hated, AI as a creative shortcut or a creative risk, and one thing every CEO should fix tomorrow   Follow Spencer Lodge on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/madeindubaipodcast/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61586194260076 https://www.instagram.com/spencer.lodge/?hl=en https://www.tiktok.com/@spencer.lodge https://www.linkedin.com/in/spencerlodge/ https://www.youtube.com/c/SpencerLodgeTV https://www.facebook.com/spencerlodgeofficial/   Follow Sam Kayyali on Social Media: linkedin.com/in/samikayyali https://www.linkedin.com/company/wearerekarda/ https://www.instagram.com/wearerekarda https://www.facebook.com/hello.rekarda 

Brian Molko joins Alan for a brilliantly funny flight, from an unforgettable airport encounter with Alan that reminds Brian of David Bowie, to why he finally decided to revisit Placebo's debut album 30 years later. They talk about rebuilding his relationship with those early songs ahead of Placebo's 30th anniversary tour and the band's debut album, newly RE:CREATED, why the Britpop era made Placebo stand out, and reclaiming Nancy Boy. Along the way there's talk of memory tricks, cannibals, Magaluf, airports, sharks in the Maldives, rehab romances, why Brian believes arriving is the best part of travelling, and an unforgettable quick-fire round. Plus, Brian reveals why this anniversary tour he's been able to celebrate Placebo's earliest music with genuine joy. 00:00 Brian's fear of flying and the luxury of Alanair01:08 The Alan airport encounter that reminded Brian of David Bowie08:00 Why Brian recreated Placebo's debut album09:57 Standing apart from Britpop and embracing difference12:11 Rediscovering the debut album after 25 years12:51 The story behind Nancy Boy14:06 Memory, the Mandela Effect and false memories15:13 Alan pitches “Pla-subo" featuring Susan Boyle16:03 Placenta parties, cannibalism and "long pigs"17:18 Forgetfulness, daydreaming and useless knowledge18:13 Loving the destination but hating the journey20:26 Smoking on planes and Brian's airport theories21:53 Placebo's 30th anniversary tour and finding joy again24:14 Brian's holiday nightmare in Magaluf26:06 Rehab romances27:32 Why kindness gets better service than complaining30:02 The Maldives, rabbits and reef sharks32:04 Eating street food in Bangkok33:16 Quick Fire: beach or pool, window or aisle?35:38 Alan's stage fright wee and Brian's bladder training tips37:40 Why everyone should tip their delivery driver #LifesABeach #AlanCarr #BrianMolko #Placebo #Placebo30 #AlternativeRock #RockMusic #DavidBowie #Britpop #NancyBoy #Travel #AnniversaryTour Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Christopher Cogle joins the EMJ Podcast for a quickfire discussion on oncology, innovation, and public health policy. From personalised cancer care and AI in medicine to AML challenges and healthcare reform, he shares concise insights from across clinical medicine and policy leadership.

On this week's episode of That Peter Crouch Podcast, Pete, Tom Fordyce and Sids react to England making it through the World Cup group stages and look ahead to the knockout rounds. The lads discuss where England sit among the tournament favourites, whether stronger opposition might actually suit them better, and why Marcus Rashford, Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane could still have a major role to play as the tournament opens up.There is also plenty of classic nonsense along the way. Sids talks through his unexpectedly therapeutic trip to an LA laundrette, Tom reveals how he accidentally got into a swimming pool on a senior citizen discount, and the lads lose themselves in an obscure 90s footballer rabbit hole before attempting their best David Beckham eyebrow impressions.The boys are then joined by Aston Villa legend and former Colombia international Juan Pablo Ángel. Pablo reflects on arriving at Villa from River Plate, landing in England without speaking the language, being unveiled at Villa Park before the move was even fully signed, and adapting to the speed, pressure and culture of the Premier League. He also opens up on growing up in Medellín, learning football on the streets, the intensity of Boca Juniors vs River Plate, representing Colombia, scoring against Brazil and Argentina, and why MLS is far more competitive than many people realise.The lads also return for another round of Paddy Power Chaos Cards, reviewing the latest leaderboard after LeBron James' unlikely contribution, before making their predictions for the next round of World Cup action. With bonus points on the line and bragging rights at stake, there's no shortage of confidence, controversy and classic TPCP chaos.As always, leave your comments below and let us know who you'd love to see in the Chumbawamba next!00:00 Intro00:38 LA adventures03:00 England's World Cup hopes12:21 Juan Pablo Ángel joins20:01 Growing up in Colombia25:59 Boca vs River32:14 Aston Villa & the Premier League38:26 Playing for Colombia43:58 Building MLS49:00 Quickfire questions51:50 Brummie accent challenge53:30 Farewell to Juan Pablo Ángel53:45 Starkey in CANADA?56:33 Paddy Power Chaos Card01:10:45 Looking ahead to the knockoutsFor more Peter Crouch:Twitter - https://twitter.com/petercrouchTherapy Crouch - https://www.youtube.com/@thetherapycrouchFor more Chris Stark:Twitter - https://twitter.com/Chris_StarkInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/chrisstark/For more Steve Sidwell:Twitter - https://twitter.com/sjsidwellInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/stevesidwell14For more Tom Fordyce:Twitter - https://twitter.com/tomfordyce#PeterCrouch #ThatPeterCrouchPodcast #JuanPabloAngel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dennis McGettigan is the founder and CEO of McGettigan's, one of the most recognisable hospitality brands in the UAE. But the story behind it starts in Dublin, in a house with ten children run "like a business", where the kitchen was locked at 7pm and every kid got jobs and five pounds a week. His father started as a dishwasher on the QE1 at nineteen, bought his first pub for eight thousand pounds in 1964, and built a hotel empire across Ireland, the UK and eventually Dubai.  This conversation is about grit. The 2008 crash that left him with zero revenue and hundreds of millions in exposure. The international expansion he opened in three weeks and closed during Covid. And the personal side too: his wife Nicola's cancer and recovery, told through a racehorse and a moment at Royal Ascot that still moves him.  This is one of the most grounded, human conversations about what it actually takes to build something that lasts.    Timestamps:  0:00 Growing up one of ten in Dublin, a house run like a business, the kitchen locked at 7pm  6:30 His father: from dishwasher on the QE1 to a pub empire across Ireland and the UK  12:15 Why he would hire work ethic over a university degree every single time  14:00 The Burlington Hotel, the 2008 crash, and becoming a fireman putting out fires  18:30 How McGettigan's was born from one simple idea: a bar he wanted to go to himself  36:45 Where he got it wrong: New York, Singapore, Jakarta and the cost of moving too fast  44:00 The £70 million monster in JBR and the deal he signed right as the conflict began  52:18 Why he believes Dubai will bounce back bigger than ever  1:14:00 Nicola's cancer, a racehorse at Royal Ascot, and the moment that still moves him  1:04:00 Quickfire: one word for Dubai 2026 and the hardest phone call he ever makes    Follow Spencer Lodge on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/madeindubaipodcast/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61586194260076 https://www.instagram.com/spencer.lodge/?hl=en https://www.tiktok.com/@spencer.lodge https://www.linkedin.com/in/spencerlodge/ https://www.youtube.com/c/SpencerLodgeTV https://www.facebook.com/spencerlodgeofficial/    Follow Dennis McGettigan on Social Media:  https://www.instagram.com/dennismcgettigan/?hl=en  https://www.linkedin.com/in/dennismcgettigan/  https://www.linkedin.com/company/mcgettigan's-irish-pubs/  https://www.instagram.com/mcgettigansjlt/?hl=en  https://www.instagram.com/mcgettiganspubs/?hl=en   

In this week's episode of Extra Serving, hosts Alicia Kelso and Leigh Anne Zinsmeister dive into the latest developments shaping the restaurant industry. Domino's Pizza makes headlines as CEO Russell Weiner announces his retirement, leaving big shoes to fill for successor Joe Jordan. The duo discusses the legacy of bold campaigns and market share dominance that defined Weiner's tenure. Meanwhile, Darden Restaurants continues to impress with a stellar fourth-quarter performance, driven by Longhorn Steakhouse's record-breaking sales and Olive Garden's steady growth. How do they stay so dominant while other casual-dining chains suffer? The conversation also explores Starbucks' innovative new “coffeehouse coach” role, designed to improve customer satisfaction and operational efficiency. Starbucks also announced a new initiative to encourage employees to promote the brand on TikTok. Will it work, or blow up in the company's face? In the Quick Fire round,Alicia and Leigh Anne discuss Wendy's meme-ification, Taco Bell's gamified emotional support taco program, and the industry's summer hiring outlook. For more on these stories:• Russell Weiner to retire as Domino's CEO• Surging LongHorn Steakhouse powers growth for Darden• Starbucks plans to hire thousands of new “coffeehouse coach” roles

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On this week's Extra Serving, NRN editor in chief Sam Oches and executive editor Alicia Kelso discuss the latest restaurant industry news, including Yum! Brands' sale of Pizza Hut, Jersey Mike's overtaking of Chick-fil-A in a major consumer sentiment study, and KFC's announcement that it was entering a new chapter for growth. First up is Pizza Hut, which was officially sold by Yum! Brands in two transactions totaling $2.7 billion. Sam and Alicia discuss the potential future of the brand, and particularly its U.S. business, which was acquired by relatively new private equity firm LongRange Capital. Can Pizza Hut reclaim the loyalty of fans who are nostalgic for its Classic model? Next up they talk about the most recent American Consumer Satisfaction Index, in which Jersey Mike's came out on top — after 11 years of Chick-fil-A taking the crown. Should Chick-fil-A be worried? Sam and Alicia break down the study and why the data matters (to a point). They then transition to KFC, which announced a new “chapter” in which the company would focus on menu innovation, refreshed branding, and modernized stores. Alicia breaks down all the components of this new chapter, and she and Sam talk about how KFC is well positioned to learn from its global stores here in the U.S. They shift their attention to the increase in store closures — On the Border, for example, is now down to only 6 units — before closing with a Quick Fire round in which they cover Panera Bread's new bowls and McDonald's (brief) reintroduction of its beloved Apple Pie. For more on these stories: Pizza Hut to be sold to LongRange CapitalJersey Mike's steals customer satisfaction crown from Chick-fil-AKFC unveils its 'next chapter'

In this rapid-fire episode, Sharonne N. Hayes answers key questions on women's cardiovascular health, SCAD, unconscious bias, prevention, and the future of equitable heart care. A concise, expert-led overview of the field.

In this episode of Oilfield 360, hosts David de Roode and Victoria Bear Queen sit down with Jose Bayardo, the newly appointed CEO of NOV, to explore leadership, innovation, and the future of global energy.Bayardo shares a candid and wide-ranging perspective shaped by his career across investment banking, private equity-backed growth companies, public markets, and large-scale global operations. From his early days in energy technology and corporate development to his leadership of one of the world's largest oilfield services companies, the conversation traces how disciplined capital allocation, operational experience, and adaptability have defined his path.00:00 Why Oil and Gas Matters00:36 Podcast and Sponsors01:59 Host Catch Up03:23 Meet Jose Bayardo04:03 Early Life and Education06:43 Banking and Energy Tech07:32 SCF and Complete Growth14:48 Continental to NOV18:34 Becoming NOV CEO25:26 What NOV Does26:10 Brazil Deepwater Expansion28:45 Geopolitics and Supply Chain30:05 Energy Security and Diversification31:13 Fiberglass and Midstream Infrastructure33:25 Automation and Data Tech35:14 NOV in 5 to 10 Years37:19 M&A Versus Organic Innovation39:13 Capital Discipline and Investing42:23 Replacement Cycle and Tightening Market45:37 Family Life and Balance48:33 Cars and Hands-On Hobbies51:55 Mentors and Leadership Lessons54:57 Quick Fire and Career Advice

Known to millions as Mrs. Moneypenny from her 16 year Financial Times column, Heather has been an investment banker, executive search entrepreneur, Edinburgh Fringe performer, off Broadway actress, PhD holder, chartered accountant and now Provost of Heriot-Watt University Dubai, overseeing 5,500 students and 600 staff. She qualified as a chartered accountant three weeks before her 60th birthday. She borrowed £1.8 million personally to buy a business, then gifted it to her staff. She co-founded the 30% Club when women held just 12% of FTSE board seats. It is now 45%.  This conversation covers all of it. Why she rejects guilt and regret as wasted emotions. What structural barriers actually stop women from getting ahead and how to dismantle them. Why Dubai's greatest advantage is not the skyline but the connectivity and free movement of capital and labour that Europe has quietly forgotten. And what she really thinks about the value of a university degree.  Heather also shares the story behind the Taylor Bennett Foundation, built to help Black and minority ethnic graduates break into professional services, funded from her own dividends, and the moment she knew it was working.    Timestamps:  0:00 Four failed engagements, a baby to feel anchored, and the unvarnished truth about having children  5:30 The queen of reinvention: why preparation meets opportunity and how Heather built her career in layers  7:11 Her one regret: not qualifying as an accountant sooner and why she finally did it at 59  11:19 Dubai versus Singapore versus Hong Kong: what makes this city different from every other global hub  15:46 Living through the missile attacks, what inflation and food security really look like from the inside, and who has barely noticed  21:18 Structural barriers, the 30% Club, and why three women in a room of ten changes everything  27:01 Borrowing £1.8 million, building Taylor Bennett, and then giving it all away  33:49 Mrs. Moneypenny: 16 years, 800 columns, and the barometer story that almost ended her career  39:25 The Taylor Bennett Foundation and why she measures success by impact not money  43:44 Selling out Edinburgh Fringe and performing off Broadway: the chapter nobody expected  52:22 Heriot-Watt Dubai: why they only teach subjects that lead to jobs and what universities are actually for  59:06 Entrepreneurship, incubators and why she finds young people today far more ambitious than her generation  1:01:24 Why she hates the word networking and what building social capital actually means  1:04:09 Quickfire: the best way into investment banking, what every future leader needs, and what Dubai understands that Europe has forgotten    Follow Spencer Lodge on Social Media  https://www.instagram.com/madeindubaipodcast/?hl=en  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61586194260076  https://www.instagram.com/spencer.lodge/?hl=en  https://www.tiktok.com/@spencer.lodge  https://www.linkedin.com/in/spencerlodge/  https://www.youtube.com/c/SpencerLodgeTV  https://www.facebook.com/spencerlodgeofficial/ 

In this rapid-fire episode, Bryan Tucker answers key questions about kidney stone disease, from common myths and overlooked risk factors to hydration, prevention, and emerging technologies. Perfect for listeners short on time but looking for expert insights into the future of nephrolithiasis care.

This week, Tim Sherwood and Natalie Pike sit down alongside Kevin Nolan to discuss all things football as we look ahead to the 2026 World Cup.They start the pod by discussing England's chances of winning the World Cup out of 10 before dissecting their recent friendly against New Zealand and why the right side of the pitch could be a worry for England.The trio then debate whether it's win or failure for Thomas Tuchel this summer, is England's midfield limited & also give their opinions on England's final friendly against Costa Rice.There's also big focus on whether Ronaldo is now a hinderance to Portugal & Roberto Martinez, which nation at the world cup has the best front 3 and the reaction to Neymar receiving a call up to the Brazil squad.Plus, Tim & Kevin debate whether Harry Kane can win the Ballon d'Or this year, Scotland's chances this summer as well as their answers to various World Cup quickfire questions.

What happens when a little girl collecting bush fruits in outback New South Wales, not knowing she was poor, just knowing she was rich in country, grows up to launch the first-ever Australian Native Food Festival and win the most prestigious trailblazer award in the industry? You get Sharon Winsor. In this extraordinary conversation, Sharon joins Tawnya Bahr to tell her story with radical honesty: the stillbirth that cracked her open at 21, the domestic violence that nearly took her life, the government consultant who told her bush foods would "never belong on a plate in a restaurant," and the quiet, relentless determination that built Indigiearth into something far bigger than a food business. This is an episode about food sovereignty, cultural responsibility, and what it actually means to give back not once a year during Reconciliation Week, but every single day. Episode Highlights [17:00] — "It has purely been built on the back of desperation": survival, healing, breaking cycles [29:00] — The government consultant who said bush foods would "never belong on a plate in a restaurant" [46:30] — The jar of bush fruits confiscated at school and reported to welfare as "dirty food" [51:00] — Grassroots vs. bandwagon: who really owns the native food space [55:30] — What respectful engagement with native ingredients actually looks like for chefs [1:14:00] — Building the Australian Native Food Festival: $22k personal debt, 10,000 attendees, $225k back to Aboriginal businesses [1:26:00] — Winning the inaugural Bill Granger Trailblazer of the Year — the car park, the big screen, the speech she can't remember [1:32:00] — The Australian Native Food Festival returns: 25–27 September at Carriageworks, with the First Nations Bush Food Alliance delivering the industry trade day [1:35:00] — Quickfire round: lemon myrtle, quandongs, kangaroo, morning coffee on the veranda, and a horse that keeps her sane Key Takeaways On cultural responsibility over commerce: "Indigiearth is not a food business. It is so much more than that." Sharon built her brand not chasing profit but chasing healing — and the community that came with it. On what respectful engagement actually looks like: "Native foods is more than just an ingredient. It connects us to country, to storylines, to trading with our tribal areas, our songlines, Mother Earth. It's so deeply embedded in who we are as Aboriginal people." Chefs and businesses who want to use native ingredients are welcome — but they need to do the work. On the tokenism problem: Sharon has sat in high-end restaurants and asked a waiter where the native ingredient was — only to have the chef come out and admit they were out of it. "Guys, that's not okay. You're misrepresenting what our food is. You're bastardising the industry." On Reconciliation Week: "Aboriginal people didn't start that. Why are we needing to be the ones doing the reconciling?" Sharon only works with organisations that do the work year-round, not just when it's on the calendar. On backing herself when nobody else would: She went into the first Australian Native Food Festival knowing she couldn't cover all the costs. She covered the $22,000 deficit herself. "I had to back myself and I had to back the bigger vision." On the rise of all of us: "It's not about the rise of one of us. It's about the rise of all of us." About Sharon Winsor Sharon Winsor is a Ngemba Weilwan woman, award-winning Indigenous chef, and the founder of Indigiearth — a native food business grounded in over 30 years of cultural knowledge, community connection, and hard-won resilience. Born in Gunnedah, NSW, Sharon grew up foraging on country before bringing that knowledge to Sydney, then Mudgee, and eventually to the national stage. She is the creator and driving force behind the Australian Native Food Festival, the first of its kind and a founding member of the First Nations Bush Food Alliance, a peak body for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the native food industry. In 2023, Indigiearth won the prestigious Outstanding Native Producer trophy at the delicious. Harvey Norman Produce Awards, and in 2026, she was named the inaugural Bill Granger Trailblazer of the Year at the Sydney Morning Herald Good Food Awards, presented by Kylie Kwong. People & Places Mentioned Kylie Kwong — Longtime ally, friend, and the person who told Sharon she belonged in the room at the Good Food Awards. Presented Sharon with the Bill Granger Trailblazer award Ben Shewry — Featured at the Australian Native Food Festival cooking demonstrations Karima Hazim — Also featured at the festival Aunty Beryl — Shared cultural stories on stage with Kylie Kwong at the festival Raylene Brown, Aunty Pat Torres (Kimberley), Sharon Brindley (Victoria) — Co-collaborators on the First Nations Bush Food Alliance, working together for over ten years Bill Granger — The award bearing his name, in partnership with his family, was presented for the first time at the 2026 Sydney Morning Herald Good Food Guide Awards. Indigiearth — Sharon's native food business, now including retail products, events, catering, Warakirri dining experiences, and more Carriageworks, Sydney — Host venue for the Australian Native Food Festival Gunnedah, Rocky Glen, Coonabarabran, Gulargambone, Mudgee — The country that shaped her Dates for Your Diary Australian Native Food Festival: 25–27 September, Carriageworks, Sydney, featuring the First Nations Bush Food Alliance industry trade day Resources & Links Indigiearth: Indigiearth.com.au First Nations Bush Food Alliance: Follow Sharon on social media for the relaunch announcement If you're a chef or a business that wants to use native ingredients respectfully, Sharon is open to masterclasses and conversations. Reach out via Indigiearth. Have a story to share or a topic we should dive into? Drop us a line. About Straight To The Source Straight To The Source brings you closer to the chefs, producers, growers and makers across the entire food chain, the people shaping where food is headed and why it matters. Hosted by food experts Tawnya Bahr and Lucy Allon. Follow, rate and review Straight To The Source to help more people discover the stories shaping Australia’s food and hospitality industry. 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Most people arrive in Dubai thinking the opportunities will find them. Jason Grundy has spent 25 years watching that assumption play out badly.  As Managing Director for the Middle East and Africa at Robert Walters, Jason has seen every side of the hiring market. The candidates who oversell themselves. The companies that leave great people waiting a month for feedback and wonder why they lost them. The businesses generating AI written job descriptions that have nothing to do with the actual role. And the expats who land in Dubai assuming opportunities will fall into their lap, only to find one of the most competitive job markets on earth.  This episode covers what is really happening in the UAE job market right now, which industries are hiring, which have gone quiet, and when the bounce back comes. Plus the honest truth about Emiratisation, why culture retains talent more than salary, and why the best candidates are never on a job board.  If you are hiring, being hired, or just trying to understand where Dubai is heading, this one is worth your time.    Timestamps:  1:30 How Jason fell into recruitment and why one snap decision defined his entire career   6:40 How to choose the right recruiter, why trust matters, and what makes Robert Walters different   13:15 The Middle East versus Africa and the miracle of what this region has built in 50 years  17:30 Emiratisation: the honest answer, the real challenge, and the only playbook that works   23:50 What is hiring and what has gone quiet after the regional conflict   27:00 Jason's honest forecast: when Dubai will bounce back and what it will look like   31:54 Why badly trained interviewers are losing great candidates and how to fix it   36:32 AI in recruitment: what is actually happening, the quiet tap no bot can replace, and the one line that says it all   45:34 Why a third of candidates are hesitating and why two thirds are still saying yes to Dubai   53:40 Culture is the only real difference between companies that keep people and those that always hire   57:00 How to stand out as a candidate, what your LinkedIn is doing wrong, and why the CV is just the door   1:02:30 Degrees: do they still matter and what Jason told his own kids   1:07:00 Quickfire: red flags, overpaid professions, secretly dying careers, and Dubai versus Abu Dhabi    Follow Spencer Lodge on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/madeindubaipodcast/?hl=en  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61586194260076  https://www.instagram.com/spencer.lodge/?hl=en  https://www.tiktok.com/@spencer.lodge  https://www.linkedin.com/in/spencerlodge/  https://www.youtube.com/c/SpencerLodgeTV  https://www.facebook.com/spencerlodgeofficial/    Follow Jason Grundy on Social Media:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasongrundy/  https://www.linkedin.com/company/robert-walters/posts/?feedView=all  https://www.instagram.com/robertwalterslife/?hl=en   

On this week's Extra Serving, NRN editor in chief Sam Oches and executive editor Alicia Kelso discuss the latest restaurant industry news, including McDonald's new corporate strategy, the World Cup's plentiful promotions, and how brands are strategically leveraging pricing in their marketing. First up is McDonald's, which announced its new McDonald's Next corporate strategy that emphasizes operational efficiency and hospitality. Alicia details what exactly this means before she and Sam discuss how the strategy fits into the broader industry push toward operational excellence and what it could look like for the No. 1 restaurant brand in the world. Next they dive into the World Cup, which kicks off this week and could be a boon to restaurant companies looking for a marketing win. Learn more about how some bigger chains are riding the World Cup's coattails — and how it could help reshape the summer for many brands. That leads naturally into a conversation on recent restaurant marketing efforts — particularly those centered around pricing. Alicia recently wrote a story about how restaurants are marketing to families through strategic pricing initiatives, and she and Sam talk about pricing in general and how companies are getting creative with their prices to attract young consumers. Finally, in the Quick Fire portion of the episode, Sam and Alicia discuss recent headlines about the retirement of Yum Brands' influential COO, the struggles at Shake Shack, and the new THC beverage test at Logan's Roadhouse.For more on these stories:McDonald's next evolution includes menu, service and technology upgradesRestaurant chains kick off a World Cup marketing barrageRestaurant chains are turning their attention to families

In this rapid-fire episode, Naveed Sattar answers key questions on diabetes, cardiovascular disease, obesity, prevention, and emerging therapies. From precision medicine and GLP-1 receptor agonists to lifestyle interventions and research advice, this concise episode provides expert insight into the future of cardiometabolic medicine. 

Top Chef Season 23 Ep 13 Recap Dive into the semifinals of Top Chef Season 23, Episode 13, as Haley Strong, Curt Clark, and Chef Jim Smith break down a night packed with culinary creativity and unforgettable plating choices. The hosts bring their unique perspectives to the table, unpacking not just technical skills but also the strategic decisions that shape a chef's journey to the finale. From dissecting a “20 Questions” inspired Quickfire to the intricacies of plating in quirky vessels, this episode highlights the clever ways chefs adapt and innovate under pressure. The discussion opens with a look at the challenges and nerves from the semifinals, including how this season's editing sheds light on rule enforcement and the presence of legal teams. The conversation quickly veers into the memorable animal encounters on set, like a rogue snake keeping contestants on edge, and personal anecdotes about kitchen critter run-ins that keep things fun and relatable. The team explores how the 20 Questions challenge requires collaboration and chef-level sensory skills, debating which questions made or broke the guessing game and how closely each chef came to recreating Tom's original dish. As the elimination round ramps up, debate flies about whether the creative use of vessels—like driftwood, pumpkins, and even a clothesline—really influences the judges or distracts from the food itself. Each chef's dish is reviewed for execution, inspiration, and how well it met the challenge of form meeting flavor. Key moments and topics include: The chefs' teamwork and tactics in the 20 Questions Quickfire as they chase down flavor profiles without touching or tasting the original dish The impact of memorable plating, from Laurence's family-style dim sum to Sherry's inventive use of a miniature clothesline Debates about when extra ingredients help or hurt, especially when contestants go off-script or miss crucial elements in a replication challenge Nostalgic callbacks to notorious Top Chef plating disasters and how today's contestants learn from the past A look ahead at the finalists, the unpredictability of the finale, and how serving order may change a chef's fate Which chef turns a quirky vessel into victory, and who falls short when innovation clashes with execution? Get ready for sharp culinary insights, strategic breakdowns, and stories of mall Chinese food, truffle oil, and cereal debates. Listen in for a blend of strategy and kitchen chaos that only Top Chef can deliver. 0:00 Semifinals Discussion Begins 6:35 20 Questions Challenge Breakdown 12:35 Vessel Challenge Announced 15:03 Jonathan's Bread Dish Critiqued 19:59 Rhoda's Driftwood Ribeye Impresses 23:33 Laurence's Four-Way Rice Rolls 26:09 Sherry's Clothesline Short Ribs Win 33:42 Final Three Chefs Announced 37:49 Finale Predictions and Location Debated Never miss a minute of Top Chef coverage! LISTEN: Subscribe to the We Know Top Chef feed WATCH:  Watch and subscribe to the podcast on YouTube SUPPORT:  Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks!

On this week's Extra Serving, NRN editor in chief Sam Oches and executive editor Alicia Kelso discuss the latest restaurant industry news, including Wendy's hiring a new CEO, Starbucks ditching an AI tool, and CAVA cruising in the first quarter. First up is Wendy's, which announced that it was hiring former Potbelly CEO Bob Wright as its next CEO. Wright had three previous stints as an executive at Wendy's, and Sam and Alicia discuss how this move could be the missing ingredient to Wendy's badly needed turnaround. Next they tackle Starbucks, which is ditching an AI inventory tool it had introduced just nine months ago after experiencing accuracy issues. In a world where AI seems to be taking over all aspects of our lives, it's noteworthy that Starbucks joins McDonald's, Yum Brands, and others in pausing investments in AI. Sam and Alicia break down the news and what it could mean about AI in restaurants going forward. They then discuss CAVA and its most recent quarter, in which the fast-casual Mediterranean chain reported 9.7% same-store sales growth. How does the brand continue to defy odds and build momentum? Finally, in the Quick Fire portion of the episode, Sam and Alicia discuss recent headlines about movie promotions and an international brand that's exiting the U.S.For more on these stories:Bob Wright returns to Wendy's as its CEO Starbucks is ending its use of AI to count inventoryCAVA raises guidance after a strong 1Q

In this rapid-fire episode, Rachel Buckley answers key questions on Alzheimer's disease, covering sex differences in risk, early predictors of progression, brain resilience, and the most actionable prevention strategies. A concise overview of the evolving science behind personalised Alzheimer's care.

So you can be overinsured and you can be underinsured, but can you ever just be insured enough in your super? ‘10 Things I Hate About You’ jokes aside, we yapped about insurance with friend of the pod Phil Thompson from Skye Wealth. Join us on the Deep Dive couch as we unpack a couple of case studies to demonstrate what it might look like to be overinsured, plus how an underinsured person might get sufficient cover, followed by a quickfire round of questions from our She’s on the Money community. Tune in if you’ve ever wondered: what percentage of your income should be spent on insurance, if the coverage in your superannuation is enough to see you through, or if you’ll still be covered with ADHD. Relatable, tbh. Self-employed, unemployed, or in your 40s, Phil’s got an A for so many of your Qs. SORT YOUR INSURANCE: Thanks once again to our partners Skye Wealth for bringing this episode to your feed. If you're ready to chat to a professional about your insurance, we have a long standing referral partnership with Skye Wealth and only ever partner with people we trust. EVEN MORE EPISODES: Listen to our insurance playlist here.Join our Facebook Group (Search for: ShesontheMoneyAUS) AKA the ultimate support network for money advice and inspiration. Ask questions, share tips, and celebrate your wins with a like-minded crew of 300,000+.Follow us on Instagram @shesonthemoneyaus for Q&As, bite-sized tips, daily money inspo... and relatable money memes that just get you. Acknowledgement of Country By Nartarsha Bamblett aka Queen Acknowledgements (queenacknowledgements.com)The advice shared on She's On The Money is general in nature and does not consider your individual circumstances. She's On The Money exists purely for educational purposes and should not be relied upon to make an investment or financial decision. If you do choose to buy a financial product, read the PDS, TMD and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored towards your needs. Victoria Devine and She's On The Money are authorised representatives of Money Sherpa PTY LTD ABN - 321649 27708, AFSL - 451289.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 In this short rapid-fire episode, Helen Brough answers key questions on food allergy, covering common triggers, peanut allergy myths, early allergen introduction, and whether allergies can be outgrown. It also touches on immune development, common mistakes, biomarkers, and future breakthroughs.

"The Doctor Is Not Always Right"  Hein Van Eck is a healthcare actuary by training, a breed of thinker who sits at the intersection of data, ethics, and human behavior. He started in insurance in South Africa, was handed his career-defining job after answering a single ethical question correctly, and has spent the last 20 years on the provider side watching an industry transform in real time. He moved to Dubai in 2014 and hasn't stood still since.  As CEO of Mediclinic Middle East, Hein oversees six hospitals, 27 clinics, 4,000 babies born annually, and a workforce of doctors recruited from around the world not by headhunters, but by hospital directors who fly to the UK in winter specifically to sit across a candidate and ask: would I feel comfortable if this person treated my family?  That detail tells you everything about how he leads.  This conversation goes places most healthcare interviews don't. Hein talks honestly about the agency problem at the heart of modern medicine doctor has the knowledge, patient consumes, insurer pays and what happens when that system breaks down. He explains why Ozempic and Mounjaro might genuinely extend lives, not just shrink waistlines. He reveals an AI model that predicts, with 95% accuracy, which patient won't show up to their appointment. And he shares his vision of what a hospital looks like in ten years: a theatre complex, an ICU, and almost everything else happening at home.  If you think Dubai healthcare is second-tier, this conversation will change your mind.    Timestamps:  0:00 -  20 years at one company in Dubai: why Hein never needed to leave   2:00 - From actuary to hospitals: the agency problem at the heart of healthcare   5:00 - Post-Covid consumerism: why visits per person have doubled from four to eight a year   9:00 - Peptides, Ozempic, and the traffic light system: green, amber, and outright quackery  14:00 - Insurance, self-pay, and the moral dilemmas that arise every single day   21:00 - Collaborative management without consensus: how he leads 4 million patient interactions   25:00 - The mentor, the one ethical question, and how Hein got the job   28:00 - Payment cycles: 20 days in South Africa, 100+ days in the UAE and the hidden cash flow crisis   34:00 - How Mediclinic recruits doctors: hospital directors on planes, not recruiters on LinkedIn   40:00 - Spencer's spinal fusion story and the one doctor who made it human   47:00 - Hospitals as healthcare malls and why the big scary hospital is disappearing   52:00 - AI that predicts no-shows with 95% accuracy and ambient AI that frees doctors to look up   56:00 - In ten years, a hospital will be a theatre and an ICU and everything else happens at home   1:02:00 - The blue chair in every boardroom: every decision tested against what's best for the patient   1:07:00 - Quickfire: the biggest lie in healthcare, what scares him about AI, and the hardest truth about technology adoption    Follow Spencer Lodge on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/madeindubaipodcast/?hl=en  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61586194260076  https://www.instagram.com/spencer.lodge/?hl=en   https://www.tiktok.com/@spencer.lodge   https://www.linkedin.com/in/spencerlodge/   https://www.youtube.com/c/SpencerLodgeTV   https://www.facebook.com/spencerlodgeofficial/    Follow Hein Van Eck on Social Media: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hein-van-eck-a632881a/  https://www.linkedin.com/company/mediclinic-middle-east/  https://www.instagram.com/mediclinicme/?hl=en 

The latest chef eliminated from Top Chef Season 23, Oscar Diaz, joins The Exclusive to break down the small mistakes and kitchen chaos that led to his exit. Oscar reflects on the pressure of the combined Quickfire and Elimination challenge, the turmeric spill that left his face “on fire,” and why he thinks the judges misunderstood the intention behind his rice dish. He also opens up about the mental toll of filming, constantly moving locations, and trying to stay calm while cameras followed every move in the kitchen. Plus, Oscar shares what viewers didn't fully see about the cast dynamic, how being disconnected from phones and social media changed him during filming, and why he'd absolutely return for another shot — this time “coming for everyone's jugular.”

Top Chef Season 23 Ep 11 Recap The Top Chef coverage continues with Haley Strong, Curt Clark, and guest Jim Smith recapping the highs and lows of the latest episode. As six chefs battle through both a Quickfire centered on peaches and a Michelin-influenced rabbit elimination, strategy and technique take center stage. The hosts dig into how the challenges play out in an outdoor setting and debate what actually makes a dish “Michelin-worthy,” while sprinkling in tales from personal culinary experiences and plenty of food talk. This recap dives into the contestants' reactions to a park-based episode that shifts away from the classic Top Chef kitchen, with the Quickfire ingredients and twists determined by online fan votes. The discussion covers the Try Guys' cameo, the chefs' prep strategies (including prepping for switch-ups mid-challenge), and how everyone handles making crostini after crostini. The elimination challenge tests culinary skills with rabbit as the core ingredient, prompting a debate over the ethics of cooking certain proteins and the technical precision required to avoid dry, disappointing dishes. Along the way, Jim shares his insider knowledge on cooking rabbit and demystifies the process behind Michelin star evaluations that shape the week's elimination. Chefs navigate a fan-voted Quickfire: peaches take center stage, with players prepping for last-minute station swaps and sandwich surprises. Detailed breakdowns of strategies as contestants respond to the twist of inheriting someone else's ingredients mid-challenge. Jim offers firsthand insight into rabbit preparation and reveals why the protein is a true test of technical skill. Judges confront the challenge of defining “Michelin level” cooking—should dishes be classic, avant-garde, or rustic? Personal food stories surface, from struggling with emotional connections to certain proteins to unexpected grocery store moments during shopping runs. Will an ambitious dual-plate strategy pay off, or is “just make one great dish” the smart way to survive at this stage of the competition? Are the chefs rewarded for innovation, or does classic technique win out when the stakes involve a Michelin-inspired challenge? Listen in for informed dish critiques, some food world background, and the group's spirited reactions to one of the season's more debated episodes. Join the conversation and catch every strategy breakdown and food story as Top Chef 20 barrels closer to its finale! Chapters: 00:00 Welcome and Swamp Rabbit Debate 06:05 Fans Choose Peaches for Challenge 08:57 Quickfire Twist: Switch Stations 11:32 Quickfire Results and Ingredient Drama 18:19 Contestants React to Rabbit Challenge 24:00 Rabbit Cooking Stories Shared 28:21 Michelin Challenge Rules Explained 34:01 Secret Diners and Judging Twist 36:38 Seeger Impresses with Rabbit Roulade 38:39 Sherry Wins with Jerk Rabbit 41:08 Lawrence Struggles with Shumai Dish 44:42 Jonathan’s Croquette Falls Short 47:25 Rhoda Edits for Perfection 48:17 Anthony Eliminated on Michelin Challenge 53:07 Preview: Asheville and Next Steps Never miss a minute of Top Chef coverage! LISTEN: Subscribe to the We Know Top Chef feed WATCH:  Watch and subscribe to the podcast on YouTube SUPPORT:  Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks!

See what risk scores miss and apply imaging to guide real-world decisions. Credit available for this activity expires: 05/15/2027 Earn Credit / Learning Objectives & Disclosures: https://www.medscape.org/viewarticle/personalizing-risk-assessment-enhance-cardiovascular-2026a1000evy?ecd=bdc_podcast_libsyn_mscpedu

In this rapid-fire episode, Azad addresses common myths around breastfeeding, microbiome development, and infant feeding practices. A concise overview of the key factors shaping early immune health.

In this episode of The Great British Mickey Waffle, Ben and Rebecca are joined by Disney experts Darren and Ashley (Mr. and Mrs. WDW with me) to digest the latest Disney news with a British twist. From debating the value of the new Disney Treasure cruise to sharing controversial "hot takes" on popular snacks and attractions, this episode is packed with tips for navigating the magic.

In this episode of the Everything Trackside Podcast, we're joined by one of Ireland's most exciting young racing talents — Conor Grant. Conor opens up about his journey from discovering Formula 1 through TV highlights as a kid to racing at Circuit of the Americas in front of the same garages used by Formula 1 just weeks earlier. We discuss:How a simple dream of becoming an F1 driver turned into a real career pathHis rise through Irish karting and European competitionWinning championships while balancing school and racingThe surreal experience of racing at COTA in a Senna-inspired McLaren livery We also dive into:The realities of funding a motorsport careerWhy Conor sees racing as a privilege rather than a sacrificeThe importance of social media for modern racing driversThe growth of Irish motorsport and the impact of drivers like Alex Dunne Plus:

Ossama El Samadoni leads GBM, one of the most respected technology organisations in the region, with over 300 employees, triple-digit million dirham revenue, and clients across the Middle East, Africa, Turkey and Russia. The disappointment that derailed his dream is exactly what built him. But this isn't a story about career pivots. It's a conversation that should make every business leader in this city sit up straight. Ossama has spent decades at the intersection of global technology and human vulnerability working with Dell, Oracle, HP, and IBM before taking the helm at GBM. He's seen cyber attacks quadruple during regional conflict. He's watched AI agents invent their own secret language when they detected they were being supervised. He's tracked state actors who wiped entire company systems without issuing a single delete command. And he's deeply worried that most leaders still don't understand what's already here. This is a rare conversation Ossama's first podcast and he gives everything. No corporate script. No polished PR lines. Just a trench fighter who trusts primary information over secondary noise, believes technology should serve human welfare not just profit, and will tell you plainly: it's not if you'll be attacked, it's when. Whether you're a founder, a CEO, or just someone trying to understand what AI is actually doing to our world this one will stay with you.   Timestamps:  0:00 – "A podcast virgin" Osama's first ever appearance 0:09 – Employees feeding company data into ChatGPT: the risk nobody talks about 2:11 – How generative AI actually works and why bias is already baked in  5:38 – The moment two AI agents invented their own secret language to hide from their supervisor  13:34 – Cyber-attacks quadrupled during regional conflict and why every company is a target 19:21 – How a demo system became a state actor's entry point  22:21 – The KPMG case: an entire system wiped with zero delete commands 25:56 – Password hygiene, the 14-day rule, and why you must never open junk mail in Outlook  28:39 – How to spot AI snake oil salesmen and the two questions that cut through the noise 30:13 – Deepfakes are already here and why trust will return to the room  47:10 – Made in Egypt, polished in UAE and why Dubai is harder than it looks  57:32 – If he started again at 21: invest in human welfare, not hype 59:35 – Leading from the trenches and the multiplier effect of great leadership  1:04:50 – Quickfire: rogue AI, the one question every CEO should ask, and more    Follow Spencer Lodge on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/madeindubaipodcast/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61586194260076 https://www.instagram.com/spencer.lodge/?hl=en https://www.tiktok.com/@spencer.lodge https://www.linkedin.com/in/spencerlodge/ https://www.youtube.com/c/SpencerLodgeTV https://www.facebook.com/spencerlodgeofficial/   Follow Ossama El Samadoni on Social Media:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/ossamae/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/gbm/ https://www.instagram.com/gbmmiddleeast/

In this rapid-fire episode, Pranav Garimella answers key questions on chronic kidney disease, from early detection and screening challenges to future innovations in nephrology. A concise overview for clinicians and curious listeners alike.

'Doing the right thing' in business is crucial for long-term success, fostering trust with customers, employees, and strategic partners.  Leading with this focus helps enhance brand reputation, increase profitability through efficiency, and build a healthy organizational culture, as ethical practices drive loyalty and better performance.  What does doing the right thing actually look like in business? Chris Allen, VP of Sales at Augmentt, provides insight into his leadership and shares how his leadership mantra—“Do the right thing”—continues to shape his approach to building high-performing sales cultures rooted in hope, accountability, and authenticity.   Highlights include: Augmentt's platform and innovative approach to supporting their strategic partnerships. Intune Management, deeper AI integration through their new AI Policy Analyzer, and how partner feedback is actively shaping their 2026 roadmap. “Chaos tends to breed opportunities” and elevate leadership.   Chris's core values are to be hopeful, be accountable and be real. How MSPs are leveraging Augmentt to increase MRR and enrich security offerings. Be sure to follow Chis on LinkedIn and visit augmentt.com/ to learn more about their Microsoft-centric SaaS Security Management platform.   Timestamps:  'Do the right thing' 10:35  Working with Augmentt 15:29  Strategic relationship with Microsoft 23:07  Quickfire questions 26:22 If you want to master the art of audience engagement while learning how to conquer speaking anxiety, deliver persuasive presentations, and close more deals, this is the program for you. Twins Talk It Up is hosted by identical twin brothers Danny Suk Brown and David Suk Brown, who share leadership communication strategies designed to help professionals embrace the power of their authentic voice.Together, we'll explore tips and tools to unlock the full potential of your voice, dominate every stage you step onto, and elevate your influence and value. Along the way, we'll crush goals and share plenty of laughs.   Book a Free 15-minute discovery call: dsbleadershipgroup.com/schedule-a-call/ Website: appmeetup.com/twinstalkitup/ Community: facebook.com/groups/publicspeakingpoints Patreon: patreon.com/twinstalkitup

This week, Sam Allardyce and Natalie Pike are joined by Salford City manager Karl Robinson as they break down all the biggest Premier League talking points.They start the pod by discussing Salford's final day of the season as they narrowly missed out on automatic promotion and now face Grimsby in the League Two play-offs before later discussing how to prepare a team to go again and is winning the play-offs at Wembley the best method of promotion?The panel also discuss Phil Foden & Anthony Gordon's futures, Keith Andrews for manager of the season as well as we react to the recent Manchester United vs Liverpool fixture and what that means for the future of Michael Carrick & Arne Slot.There's also focus on Liverpool's rebuild this summer, has their squad got worse under Arne Slot and why his complaining if very similar to the likes of Rafa Benitez.Plus, Sam & Karl discuss the relegation run in including why West Ham have an edge over Spurs, why Chelsea are a disaster under their new ownership and we give our predictions on who wins the Premier League, who fills that final relegation spot and who wins the FA Cup!

RESOURCES- Manifestival™ 2026 is happening in Sedona. A powerful experience to help you release, reset, and step into your next level. Join me: https://danettemay.com/manifestivalAZ2026 - Go to earthechofoods.com and use the code PODCAST at checkout to receive a 15% discount on your first Cacao Bliss or any products order!- Join me in my 30-Day Booty Camp to feel strong, sexy, and radiant in just 15 minutes a day - no gym needed at danettebootycamp.comCONNECT WITH DANETTEInstagram: @thedanettemayFacebook: Danette MayTikTok: @thedanettemayNEW TV Show on Youtube: @TheDanetteMayListen to The Danette May ShowRead my book: danettemay.com/embraceabundancebookGet The Rise book: therisebook.comWork with Danette: danettemay.comIn this episode of The Danette May Show, I sit down with Jessica Zweig for a powerful conversation about building and selling a multi-million dollar business, and how manifestation, intuition, and integrity guided every step. We dive into what it really takes to create a purpose-driven brand, the balance between strategy and spirituality, and how to trust yourself when making high-level decisions in business and life.We also explore spiritual awakening, the concept of a soul blueprint, and how aligning with your truth can unlock greater abundance and success. Whether you are an entrepreneur, aspiring business owner, or someone ready to step into your next level, this episode will shift how you think about wealth, purpose, and what it means to truly create in alignment.IN THIS EPISODE:(4:05) Selling the business(5:41) Earth Echo origin story(8:54) Manifesting the exit(12:02) Codes and business mysticism(14:12) Million dollar integrity decision(17:50) Land rituals and abundance(20:35) Roots and spiritual awakening(23:20) Soul blueprint and soul print(28:00) Egypt remembrance story(31:45) Greece and Crete cave calling(34:37) Fear of being seen(36:24) Showing up authentically(38:22) Yoked with creator(40:12) Wisdom keepers media dream(42:58) Rituals stars and earth connection(45:19) White eagle visitation(47:03) Offerings and integrity(48:45) Launch spiral and reset(52:22) Advice for entrepreneurs(56:14) Quickfire books and rituals(58:51) Alien visitation story(1:05:06) Co creating the new earth

Sheridan Smith is on board with Captain Alan for a brilliantly chaotic flight - talking tattoos, caravan holidays in Cleethorpes, and a very steamy Greek romance. They dive into spa trips, anxiety and why holidays are all about switching off… before getting into Sheridan's gripping new drama The Cage. Set in a Liverpool casino, it's gritty, emotional, and full of characters you shouldn't root for… but absolutely do. Plus: missed flights, tequila disasters, packing fails and a LOT of oversharing. Fasten your seatbelt...! 00:00 Tattoos, “condemned” and chaos from the start 01:30 Sheridan's favourite tattoos and “sticker” life philosophy 02:15 First holidays chat and Greece with her son 03:10 Spa trips, Malta and ultimate relaxation 04:30 Childhood holidays in Cleethorpes caravans 05:20 Holiday romance with a stuntman 06:10 Dream destinations and Six Senses Oman 07:50 Why holidays are about anxiety relief and switching off 08:40 Not a sightseeing girl… absolutely no itineraries 09:00 Hotel complaints and being too nice to say anything 10:00 The “scalding hairdresser sink” struggle 10:50 Being an empath and feeling everything 11:30 Packing chaos vs organised friends 12:30 Missing a flight for being too drunk 13:00 Alan's Sydney Harbour Bridge breathalyser story 13:50 Food abroad - what's a step too far? 14:30 “Lech” drinks and Chatty Man 15:30 Talking The Cage - gritty, funny, emotional drama 16:30 The story, characters and why you root for them 17:30 Filming in Liverpool and working with the cast 18:30 Sheridan's versatility and stage work 19:30 Biggest holiday mistakes (and oversharing…) 20:30 Dream destinations: Japan, Thailand, Bali 21:15 Quickfire round 23:00 Celebrity encounters and embarrassing mums #LifesABeach #AlanCarr #SheridanSmith #TheCage #ComedyPodcast #TravelPodcast #BritishComedy #TVDrama #Liverpool #HolidayStories #FunnyPodcast #CelebrityPodcastSara Morgan-Beckett Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mel Giedroyc joins Alan for a chaotic flight full of walking holidays, Bacardi-fuelled LOL confessions, and a celestial encounter with… the most famous person in the world. From San Francisco dreams (roller skates optional) to Lake District nostalgia, plus jaw trauma, death chat, and why Mel now only wants to walk everywhere forever… this flight is gloriously one not to be missed. Buckle up... 00:00 “If you're going to San Francisco…”01:20 The Last One Laughing jaw trauma (still not healed!)02:40 “We thought the show was a turkey…”04:30 Booze, migraines & surviving LOL05:00 Mel's bucket list: “Drinks are on me!”06:00 Alan's bizarre death premonition08:00 Death, podcasts & coming back with a friend09:30 San Francisco vs the reality (and burning self-driving cars…)10:40 Alcatraz, prison escapes & paper mache heads12:20 Childhood holidays in the Lake District14:00 Ashes in Ullswater & emotional family ties16:00 Becoming a tree after death17:50 Jaw tension, singers & viral releases21:50 Walking holidays have taken over Mel's life23:30 The BEST showbiz story: Mel meets the Pope26:30 Running after the Popemobile with walking sticks29:00 “Sort Trump out!”30:30 Quickfire round32:00 What's in Mel's bag? (Cagoule included)34:00 Dogs, walking & life philosophy36:00 The great yawn debate to end it all#LifesABeach #AlanCarr #MelGiedroyc #ComedyPodcast #CelebrityStories #ThePope #WalkingHoliday #LakeDistrict #TravelPodcast #FunnyPodcast #BritishComedy #LOL #LastOneLaughing  Join Mel Giedroyc every week on the hit podcast ⁠Where There's a Will There's a Wake,⁠ as she laughs in the face of death with all your favourite funny celebrities as they tell her about their dream demise. Please subscribe and review. Thanks, Alan. xx ‘Life's A Beach' everyone's favourite travel podcast is here to give you all the vitamin D you need. More celebrity passengers unpack their travel suitcases dishing the dirt on their holiday high-jinks. Buckle up, sit back and enjoy the inflight entertainment!! A 'Keep It Light Media' Production Sales, advertising, and general enquiries: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hello@keepitlightmedia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Top Chef Season 23 Ep 5 Recap Unpack your knives and settle in with Haley Strong, Curt Clark, and Chef Jim Smith as they dig into Top Chef Season 23, Episode 5. This week brings a double dose of culinary improvisation and dehydration (literally). From a kid-powered Quick Fire to a field trip for a dehydration-themed elimination, the hosts break down every twist, mishap, and game move in detail. The episode opens with Fortune Feimster introducing a Quick Fire challenge judged by a trio of kids, featuring some hilariously odd prompts like “Christmas,” “Colorado,” and “puffified.” The hosts debate whether the chefs truly matched the challenge or just played to their youngest judges, and highlight the confusion around whether children or adults actually have final say. Throughout, the trio discuss strategic choices, from game-savvy players like Brandon and Jonathan justifying every element for maximum points, to Rhoda's risky shepherd's pie lamb and Jonath's “lunchables” pizza. The narratives carry into the elimination, where dehydration becomes both a technique and a tough hurdle, with Chef Jim providing expert insight on how humidity, ingredient choices, and the perils of overcooking lamb chops can make or break a dish. Dive into the highlights: Brandon's vanilla ice cream and Nutella cornut crunch, winning over both kids and adults with clear justification and metagame strategy. Rhoda's shepherd's pie with lamb, ranch seasoning, and potato souffle, conceptually strong but execution misses, with kids wary of lamb and judges noting the lack of color and cooked fish. Jonath's “puffified” pizza, criticized for its presentation but lauded for catering to kid judges and hitting the challenge's game theory. Oscar's overcooked lamb, with Chef Jim Smith brainstorming ways to save the dish and pivot around dehydration techniques to impress the judges. Jennifer's repeated pass on Quick Fires and the group's reaction to her decision to stay and risk real injury instead of taking a guaranteed spot for next season. From deconstructing holiday flavor confusion to field trip hijinks at the North Carolina river rafting center, the hosts tie real chef skills to competition strategy, sharing thoughts on ingredient choices, plating risks, and kitchen psychology. Did the chefs actually master dehydration, or just survive it? Who stands out as a contender, and who keeps skating by? Want to hear detailed analysis and in-the-kitchen commentary from both host and chef perspectives? Watch or listen now for deep dives into Top Chef's culinary gameplay, strategy, and kitchen drama in Episode 5. Never miss a minute of Top Chef coverage! LISTEN: Subscribe to the We Know Top Chef feed WATCH:  Watch and subscribe to the podcast on YouTube SUPPORT:  Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks!

Fresh off Last One Laughing, the brilliant Amy Gledhill joins Alan Carr on Life's A Beach for some proper belly laughs. From the surreal pressure cooker of LOL (where no one laughs for hours…) to chaotic nights out in Hull, dating as a comedian, and a wild Texas romance - this flight is packed with sharp, silly, and totally unfiltered moments. Plus: wigs, Ouija boards, and why being funny might be ruining Amy's love life. Check out her brilliant podcasts:  Single Ladies In Your Area: https://open.spotify.com/show/6w0DZahAeRIseAxZPmjhXg / Northern News: https://open.spotify.com/show/28Uv2jeIIrJvh8mmoGSY6j 00:00 Prepare for take off00:30 Alan's wigs, drunk habits & V&A exhibition dreams01:50 Surviving Last One Laughing (and thinking it was a disaster)03:10 The unaired very mucky improv moment05:00 Making people run away = comedy success06:40 Ouija boards & genuinely creepy stories08:20 Being ginger & the Ginger Spice effect10:00 Hull guide: Spiders, The Deep & iconic nights out16:50 Dating in your 30s (and hiding you're a comedian)20:00 Pretending to work in “admin” on a date23:00 Maldives trip that ended a relationship25:00 Amy lived in Jamaica… (Alan does not believe her)26:30 Texas cowboy holiday romance29:00 Celebrity plane behaviour (messy…)34:30 Dream old-age destination (slightly derailed answer)35:40 Making our descent and the Quickfire round  #AmysGledhill #Alancarr #LifesABeach #LastOneLaughing #ComedyPodcast #UKComedy #StandUpComedy #FunnyPodcast #PodcastClips #DatingDisasters #TravelStories #HullNights #ComedyGold Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Top Chef Season 23 Ep 4 Recap Step into the Top Chef kitchen with hosts Haley Strong, Kurt Clark, and guest Chef Jim Smith as they unpack Season 21, Episode 6, where the chefs tackle wine pairings and transform Southern side dishes into main course masterpieces. This episode dives into the challenges and quirks of matching restaurant-level cooking with TV sponsor wine, while exploring Southern classics through the eyes of talented competitors. Haley, Kurt, and Jim break down how the chefs navigate a Quickfire requiring food and wine flights, with detailed debates on the virtues and pitfalls of using Josh wines for high-end pairings. The hosts share insights on the creativity sparked by this perhaps controversial sponsor and marvel at surprising ingredient choices, like an egg-based wine flight. The Elimination Challenge brings a new layer as chefs are tasked to elevate classic sides—think collards, potato salad, hoecakes, red rice, and fried okra—highlighting cultural histories and personal stories behind each dish. Deep dives into technique, including crispy rice engineering and the tricky world of foams, paint a full picture of the episode’s pressure and innovation. Critiques and laughs on pairing “party wine” with Michelin-quality dishes, and how chefs adapt or rebel in the Quickfire Inventive Southern side-to-main transformations, including approaches to hoppin' John, collard greens, smothered cabbage, and hoecake Close looks at kitchen mishaps, with Brittany's steamer fail and the fallout from over-salting, plus how chefs own up to errors Jim Smith's chef perspective on seasonal ingredients and the practical realities of adapting to new kitchens each challenge Candid reflections on Last Chance Kitchen, where exit dishes and Tom Colicchio's own cooking up the stakes for chefs fighting to return If you love Top Chef's mix of high-pressure cooking, creative spins on classics, and honest conversations about what works and what flops, this recap hits every note. Who made the biggest leap from side dish to star, and can the chefs keep up as challenges intensify? Don't miss this week's episode for behind-the-scenes stories, food nerd debates, and all the best Top Chef drama—listen now for the full dish! Chapters: 0:00 Top Chef Wine Flight Challenge 6:00 Judges Critique Wine Pairings 12:00 Teams Showcase Unique Cheese Flights 18:00 Blue Team Wins Quickfire Prize 24:00 Southern Sides Main Event Announced 30:00 Chefs Face Time Management Hurdles 36:00 Oscar and Lawrence Impress Judges 42:00 Brittany Struggles, Faces Elimination 48:00 Seeger Wins With Fried Okra 54:00 Brittany Fails in Last Chance 1:00:00 Panel Debates Home Cooking Mishaps 1:06:00 Jim Shares Restaurant Menu Changes 1:12:00 Panel's Final Reflections and Farewell Never miss a minute of Top Chef coverage! LISTEN: Subscribe to the We Know Top Chef feed WATCH:  Watch and subscribe to the podcast on YouTube SUPPORT:  Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks!

Top Chef Season 23 Ep 3 Recap Top Chef: Season 23, Episode 3 brings together hosts Haley Strong, Curt Clark, and Chef Jim Smith to break down a vibrant yet challenging round in Charlotte. This week, chefs tackle a Quickfire featuring the divisive ingredient liver mush, judged by Emeril Lagasse, and an Elimination Challenge demanding two naturally dyed elements inspired by the city's textile legacy. Amid bright colors and unexpected struggles, the hosts dig into what went right, and what went off the rails, on the plate. The discussion opens with the trio sharing their own food quirks and reactions to liver mush, from Jim's chef perspective to Haley's textural “nightmares.” They walk through each Quickfire dish, revealing how interpretations of liver mush led to both creative spins and classic pairings. Insights emerge around the winning BLT-inspired liver mush pâté and why certain risky choices, like French toast, fail to impress. The Elimination Challenge brings a rainbow of ambition, but not all dishes deliver the expected pop. Chef Jim explains how dyeing works best on white or clear foods, and critiques missed strategic opportunities with color application. The panel evaluates entries ranging from a playful bao trio to a “gray” parsnip purée, noting where chefs nail the assignment and where beige sauces muddy the results. The episode closes with a look at team dynamics, the fate of struggling chefs, and speculation about Last Chance Kitchen's return. Highlights include: Jim's breakdown of liver mush's cornmeal texture and its Southern roots Banter about the challenge of “rich on rich” flavor combinations and textural pitfalls Analysis of the dyed food challenge and why some chefs' creative instincts fell flat Commentary on strategy, missed opportunities with ingredients like parsnip and pea flowers, and why pasta stood out Light-hearted personal food stories and opinions on dishes like croque madame, French onion soup, and rotisserie chicken Will the next challenge inspire more colorful creativity or caution? Who rebounds, and who fades in the competition? 00:00 Crew reunites + liver mush Quickfire introduced 05:29 Emeril Lagasse guest judges 07:12 Top dishes + Anthony's winning BLT-inspired plate 18:02 Bottom dishes + Jen's injury impact 28:03 Elimination Challenge: natural dyeing 35:19 Standouts: Brandon's pasta + Lawrence's bao 54:03 Major misses + “gray” parsnip backlash 01:01:12 Lawrence wins; Nana eliminated 01:05:03 Last Chance Kitchen update 01:14:10 Padma's competing show noted Never miss a minute of Top Chef coverage! LISTEN: Subscribe to the We Know Top Chef feed WATCH:  Watch and subscribe to the podcast on YouTube SUPPORT:  Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks!

Top Chef Season 23 Ep 2 Recap Top Chef fans dive in with Haley Strong and Chef Jim Smith as they walk through Season 23, Episode 2, spotlighting bold creative dishes and kitchen strategy. With guest judge Mei Lin in the kitchen and a challenge built around pairing savory dishes with gelato and sorbetto, the chefs face a round full of tricky flavor combinations and inventive cooking choices. The episode heats up—literally—as the contestants head into a progressive “spice ladder” elimination challenge featuring the notorious Carolina Reaper pepper. Haley and Chef Jim break down the Quickfire, where chefs must carefully match savory plates to regional Talenti gelato flavors—like caramel cookie crunch and Pacific Coast pistachio—while balancing sweetness with ingredients like crispy provolone, artichokes, and curried cauliflower. They share behind-the-scenes insights on chef techniques, lessons learned from personal spicy food misadventures, and what it takes to pair desserts with unexpected dishes. The team then explores the fiery elimination challenge: two teams of seven work together to serve a spicy seven-course meal that gets hotter with every plate, navigating kitchen logistics, time constraints, and a high-stakes protein selection. Haley and Jim highlight: Chefs’ strategies for pairing savory foods and desserts, and why some regional flavors like mango sorbet made the challenge easier—or tougher. The risks of spicy dishes, from a hospital trip after eating peppers in Thailand to the infamous Carolina Reaper farm visit, and advice on handling heat safely in the kitchen. Standout dishes, including Lawrence's lamb borek and Rhoda's pepper braised short rib, plus creative spins like fufu espuma and crispy skin provolone. Critical mistakes, such as using the wrong cut of lamb for a braise, and tough decisions at judges' table, with thoughts on how chefs could have adapted. Friendly banter about kitchen gear, local ingredients, and why even a simple dish or creative pie can make a strong impression. What happens when flavor, heat, and time pressure collide in the Top Chef kitchen—and who finds the sweet spot between risk and restraint? Don't miss this in-depth breakdown of fierce cooking, flavor pairing, and spicy competition from a chef's insider perspective. Listen now for all the key strategies, food science tidbits, and culinary debates from the Top Chef arena! Never miss a minute of Top Chef coverage! LISTEN: Subscribe to the We Know Top Chef feed WATCH:  Watch and subscribe to the podcast on YouTube SUPPORT:  Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks!