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Each week on Food Network Obsessed, host Jaymee Sire sits down with your favorite chefs, food influencers and Food Network personalities to dish on all things delicious in the food world. From exclusive behind-the-scenes stories, first (and worst) jobs in food, to cooking fails and culinary triumphs, no topic is off the menu. Whether you’re a super-fan of Food Network or a super foodie you’re going to want to hear this!Want even more Food Network? Head to discovery+ to stream some of your favorite Food Network shows. Go to discoveryplus.com/foodobsessed to start your 7-day free trial today. Terms apply. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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- 2 weeks ago1h 11m
Andrew Zimmern on Why Pitmasters Is Unlike Any Barbecue Competition
Andrew Zimmern returns to the pod to talk about Pitmasters, Food Network's bold new barbecue competition series. Andrew shares why he waited years before saying yes to a competition show, and what makes Pitmasters different from traditional cooking competitions.Later, Andrew reflects on how food media has evolved, why great storytelling will always outlast technology, and the inspiration behind The Blue Food Cookbook. He explains why cooking more seafood can benefit both our health and the planet, and he reveals the barbecue side-dishes on his own personal Mount Rushmore.Follow Food Network on Instagram: HEREFollow Jaymee Sire on Instagram: HEREFollow Andrew on Instagram: HERELearn More about Pitmasters : HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Jun 26, 202638 min
Terry Crews on Hosting Food Network's Biggest Cooking Competition Ever
Terry Crews joins the pod to talk about his latest role as host of 100 Cooks, Food Network's biggest cooking competition ever. Terry shares what it was like stepping into a kitchen with 100 home cooks competing at once, why the energy on set was unlike anything he's experienced before, and how the series balances high-stakes competition with genuine encouragement and heart. Later, Terry reflects on his remarkable career, from the NFL to Hollywood, and why he's always been drawn to new challenges. He opens up about creativity, fitness, his love of painting, the game-day foods he can't live without, and what surprised him most about the passion, resilience, and camaraderie of the home cooks competing on 100 Cooks. Follow Food Network on Instagram: HERE Follow Jaymee Sire on Instagram: HERE Follow Terry on Instagram: HERE Learn More about 100 Cooks: HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Jun 19, 202645 min
Allison Chen on Viral Baking Videos and Bringing Tangyuan to Food Network
Pastry chef and content creator Allison Chen joins the pod to share her unconventional journey from studying neuroscience … to attending pastry school in France. Allison reflects on learning French pastry techniques, running a tasting-menu out of her college apartment, and how documenting the experience online unexpectedly launched her career as a creator. Later, Allison talks about bringing one of her favorite childhood desserts, tangyuan, to Food Network’s digital series Dig In With, why food stories resonate more than recipes alone, and how she approaches making baking feel approachable for millions of followers. Follow Food Network on Instagram: HERE Follow Jaymee Sire on Instagram: HERE Follow Allison on Instagram: HERE Learn More about Allsion’s episode of Dig In With: HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Jun 12, 202636 min
Brian & Mika Kleinschmidt Reveal the Wildest Features in HGTV Smart Home 2026
Brian and Mika Kleinschmidt join the pod to talk about their latest project, the all-new HGTV Smart Home 2026. The winningest duo on HGTV shares what it was like designing the $1.3 million Orlando dream home, the challenge of balancing luxury with smart technology, and the features they’re most excited for fans to see… including hidden rooms, a shoe carousel, a four-screen TV wall, and a backyard built for year-round vacation living. They also discuss why involving their daughter Jade in the design process made this Smart Home experience especially meaningful. Follow Food Network on Instagram: HERE Follow Jaymee Sire on Instagram: HERE Follow Brian & Mika on Instagram: HERE Learn More about HGTV Dream Home: HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Jun 5, 202650 min
Maneet Chauhan on Chopped Castaways, BBQ Brawl, and Giving Life 500 Percent
Maneet Chauhan joins the pod to talk about one of Food Network’s most ambitious competitions yet: Chopped Castaways. Maneet shares what it was like judging a group of chefs dropped onto a remote island. She reveals why the experience felt unlike anything she’s ever done on television and why some of the food served on the island ranks among the best she’s ever tasted on Chopped. Maneet also reflects on her latest season of BBQ Brawl, including welcoming Brooke Williamson into the captain’s chair, the emotional responsibility that comes with mentoring a team, and why helping chefs recognize their own potential is her favorite part of the job. Plus, she shares stories from her life in Nashville, her philosophy on following culinary instincts, her quest to saber 50 bottles of champagne before turning 50, and her ultimate Nashville food day. Follow Food Network on Instagram: HERE Follow Jaymee Sire on Instagram: HERE Follow Maneet on Instagram: HERE Learn More about Chopped Castaways: HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- May 29, 202657 min
Gabe Bertaccini on Chopped Castaways and What Makes Great Food TV
Chef Gabe Bertaccini joins the pod to talk about his latest Food Network adventure, Chopped Castaways, a wild new spin on Chopped that drops elite chefs onto a remote island where strategy, survival, and cooking skills all collide. Gabe breaks down what made the experience so intense, what surprised him most about judging in that environment, and why the show pushes chefs in completely different ways than a traditional kitchen competition. Gabe also dives into his digital series Cook Like an Italian, sharing how the show became a way to make Italian cooking feel approachable, relaxed, and rooted in joy rather than perfection. He talks about teaching techniques in a more specific, practical way for home cooks, why simplicity matters so much in Italian food, and how creating digital content allows him to connect with audiences differently than competition television. Follow Food Network on Instagram: HERE Follow Jaymee Sire on Instagram: HERE Follow Gabe on Instagram: HERE Learn More about Chopped Castaways: HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- May 22, 202629 min
Cassie Yeung on Joining the Food Network Hot List with “No Measurements, Just Vibes”
Cassie Yeung joins the pod to share her excitement on being named to the 2026 Food Network Hot List. She talks about the viral “hangover ramen” video that changed her life, growing up in a food-obsessed household, and why she believes cooking should always be guided by “no measurements, just vibes.” Later, Cassie dives into her New York Times bestselling cookbook Bad Bitch in the Kitch, explains why she fought to keep the title, and breaks down the philosophy behind making approachable, craveable Asian-inspired recipes for a social-first audience. Plus: emotional support pickles, dumpling hacks, and Cassie’s perfect food day around the world. Follow Food Network on Instagram: HERE Follow Jaymee Sire on Instagram: HERE Follow Cassie on Instagram: HERE Learn More about Food Network’s Hot List: HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- May 15, 202642 min
Jet Tila on Ready Jet Cook and Teaching the “Why” Behind Cooking
Chef, restaurateur, and Food Network fan-favorite Jet Tila returns to the pod for a catch-up on everything from family life to building a career that spans restaurants, television, cookbooks, and teaching. Jet dives into the new season of Ready Jet Cook, breaking down the philosophy behind fast, flavor-packed cooking and why teaching the “why” behind techniques is just as important as the recipes themselves. He shares what keeps him coming back to competition shows, and how he approaches pressure in the kitchen after years of competing. Plus, later on, Jet turns the tables on Jaymee to ask her about her perfect food day. Follow Food Network on Instagram: HERE Follow Jaymee Sire on Instagram: HERE Follow Jet on Instagram: HERE Learn More about Ready Jet Cook: HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
About Food Network Obsessed
Each week on Food Network Obsessed, host Jaymee Sire sits down with your favorite chefs, food influencers and Food Network personalities to dish on all things delicious in the food world. From exclusive behind-the-scenes stories, first (and worst) jobs in food, to cooking fails and culinary triumphs, no topic is off the menu. Whether you’re a super-fan of Food Network or a super foodie you’re going to want to hear this!Want even more Food Network? Head to discovery+ to stream some of your favorite Food Network shows. Go to discoveryplus.com/foodobsessed to start your 7-day free trial today. Terms apply. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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