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The Food For ThoughtCast: Call Me Chef

Melissa Reagan, Stephen Gonzalez

A place for food fans, picky eaters, the flavor-curious and everyone in between! We"ll discuss all things culinary and food-related; tune in for fun guests, amazing true stories, and lots of must-haves and places to try sprinkled in along the way! Good people+ good conversation makes good food even better! Join us for some serious Food for Thought. My name is Melissa, but you can call me Chef!

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All Episodes

01:12:02

75. Jim Lenzen- A Guest Ep!

The Food For ThoughtCast: Call Me Chef ·

2024/09/05

What does it take to be great? We're about to find out! Welcome back to episode 75 of The Food For ThoughtCast. Today Melissa and Steve are talking about wind-powered brisket (and other delicious meats) with Jim Lenzen from Jimmy L's in Sidney, Nebraska. Join us on the journey to learn how Jimmy L's came to be and get to know the man and the team that make it a success. They travel across Colorado, South Dakota, Nebraska, and Wyoming, featuring their food truck at large events while still taking

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74. Checking In With The Chefs

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2024/08/29

What's better than checking in with a friend? This is our Seinfeld, the literal episode about nothing ( and everything!). The chefs are playing catch-up with each other today about the food they've been eating, the food they want to eat, and everything in between. Melissa figures out the quintessential things she must try in North Carolina, at least, according to the Internet. We talk about chili and slaw on dogs and the oldest BBQ in the United States. Stephen tackles Terlingua with no Boy Scout

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01:00:51

73. Gerardo Rodriguez- A Guest Ep!

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2024/08/22

Welcome back to The Food For ThoughtCast- Episode 73! Today we are joined by Gerardo Rodriguez, the owner of Decasa Pizza in Midland, Texas. You're in for a treat. We start out with some small talk about pizza toppings and the most amazing things we ate- but then, move on to the big stuff! This is an awesome story of faith and food all the way from the oil field to the food truck to their very own brick-and-mortar. I have to add, we are all awaiting the Chef Stephen pizza collaboration! Thanks so

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57:08

72. Chris Finch- A Guest Ep!

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2024/08/15

You've heard us hype his sauce and dry rubs for ages now, in countless references and episodes---- Today it's finally time for Episode 72 of The Food For ThoughtCast, featuring none other than Chris Finch! Chris Finch is the owner and founder of Finch BBQ and we are talking to him today all about the journey and some amazing things happening in his world- including a story about the World Series, some details about his fabulous new smoker, and tips about where you can find all the products. We are

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01:20:46

71. David Page- A Guest Ep!

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2024/08/08

Welcome back to The Food For ThoughtCast- today is Episode 71! We've got a return guest today- David Page. David is a two-time Emmy award winning Executive Producer whose credits include: Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives, Beer Geeks, and Tailgate Warriors. David is also the author of Food Americana and pretty soon, will release his food podcast- Culinary Characters Unlocked. Steve and Melissa had an amazing time talking to David about everything from Dim Sum to Michelin stars to Jewish red sauce. Don't

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58:36

70. Thanks Hile!

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2024/08/01

Today we are joined on The Food For ThoughtCast by friend of the show Jonathan Hile, a foodie and adventure coordinator for Pirate and Mermaid Vacations. It's episode 70! Random rabbit trails abound as we discuss the various foods of Pennsylvania, cold pizza toppings, and gas station sandwiches. Melissa's facial expressions cannot be excused and Stephen's dislike of cumin begins to wane but the show must soldier on. Find us in all the podcast places, and don't forget to watch on YouTube! Find

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69. Sushi Basics

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2024/07/25

Hey there food fans! It's time for episode 69 of The Food For ThoughtCast. Today we are talking about sushi. What is maki? Where did sushi come from? When did it become popular? Steve and Melissa basically obsess over sushi, as we both love it. We give some fun facts and also some cooked "starter" options if you're new to it. Also, if you never eat it or don't plan to try it, that's ok- more for us! Thanks for listening and don't forget to check us out on YouTube!

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68. The Great Debate

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2024/07/18

Today, we're dishing up hot takes with a side of super distracted silly conversation. Welcome back to The Food For ThoughtCast, it's time for episode 68! Steve and Melissa are giving their takes on some classic food debates in today's episode. We discuss all sorts of things from pizza ( to fold or not to fold), to peanut butter and jelly, all the way to the right way to pronounce "pecan." It's obviously "pecan", you just read it wrong again. Thanks so much for listening. Find us in all the usual

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01:21:00

67. Chef Hawkes- a guest ep!

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2024/07/12

That's right, it's a Friday episode drop of your sort-of favorite food podcast because honestly, calendars are hard. Food is so much easier. We are joined by none other than Chef Dominic Hawkes- a pretty amazing guy we found somewhere on the internet! That's not quite the story, but it's still a meat-cute. See what we did there? Welcome back to The Food For ThoughtCast Episode 67! I'm not sure what we intended to discuss- but Steve, Melissa, and Chef Dominic went down about fifty rabbit trails and

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66. Board Walk

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2024/07/04

Don't know your salami from your salumi? Boy are we glad you stopped by! Welcome back to The Food For ThoughtCast- it's time for episode 66! Tonight we're talking about charcuterie, from 'chair cuit'- French for 'cooked meat'. We cover all of the things that you can pile onto a board- and plenty that you maybe shouldn't. Steve is being a calf's liver apologist, as per usual. But it's delicious. Melissa thinks she's better than you (she's not) and is too good for regular lunch meat (she isn't)

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58:47

65. It's A Jerky World

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2024/06/27

Today we're going on a road trip! Kind of. We each already did. Separately. With food! Ok now I'm confused. Hey but anyway-- Welcome back to Episode 65 of The Food For ThoughtCast. Today Melissa and Steve are talking about all of our favorite road trip snacks. Chips, trail mix, gas station coffee, jerky- you name it, anything you can eat in a passenger seat or driver's seat is obviously fair game. We discuss the perils of eating sunflower seeds while driving, getting food all over the car, and

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48:54

64. We've Got The Power

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2024/06/06

Fresh off of a storm-induced power outage and finding our way back to very questionable Wifi, it is Melissa and Steve in rare form. Welcome back to Episode 64 of The Food For ThoughtCast! Today we are talking about what to cook when you've got no electricity, which foods don't need to be refrigerated, and the tragedy of folks that don't know how to use a manual can-opener. Now that we have power maybe we can fax them directions. Did we record this in the woods with cans attached to string? Maybe. If

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01:21:07

63. What's Taters?

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2024/05/23

"Boil 'em, mash' em, stick' em in a stew" - pommes Anna, scalloped, au gratin, potato pave, mashed, smashed, chips, and fries. Nothing is off limits when this potato episode pops off! Welcome back to The Food For ThoughtCast, it is time for Episode 63! Steve unfortunately hates ketchup, because #rude. Melissa still doesn't like truffles. But they can both agree on The Fisher Price Steakhouse. This episode is off the rails. Potatoes! What else can we say? Find us in all the places and thanks for your

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62. The Amazing Things We Ate

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2024/05/16

We ask each other at the top of every episode: "What is the most amazing thing you ate this week?" This week, though, there was too much to choose from. So many amazing things, in fact, that it became its own episode. Welcome back to The Food For ThoughtCast, it's time for Episode 62! Steve just got back from the Florida Keys, and Melissa did what she does every week--- tried to find all the right food in all the right places! We talk pizza, cheesesteak, conch fritters, pig tails, pork shoulder, and

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61. Be Prepared

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2024/05/09

Hey there food fans, yes that is a Lion King reference. But anyway, it's time to talk about meal prep. Steve and Melissa are back with some ideas, tips, tricks, and of course : opinions galore. What do you like to eat during the week? Do you plan ahead? Do you eat breakfast on the go? What is your go-to meal prep strategy or do you just wing it every week? Welcome back to The Food For Thoughtcast- Episode 61! Thank you so much for listening here and for watching us on YouTube. Don't forget to rate,

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59:53

60. Something To Taco 'Bout

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2024/05/02

Let's give 'em something to taco 'bout! I know you see what we did there, and we hope after that atrocious play on words, you'll still hunger for this podcast. Also, puns! Welcome back to the Food For ThoughtCast- it's Episode 60! If it is of the tortilla persuasion- we're talking about it! Steve and Melissa chat it up about all things al pastor, puffy, choco, and fish. We gab and dish about we think does and does not belong in a taco. At the end of the day if tacos are wrong, we just don't wanna be

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01:01:39

59. Taking on Take-Out

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2024/04/25

Welcome back to The Food For ThoughtCast! Episode 59 has got Melissa and Steve pondering all the types of take-out, learning which type of take-out is the most ordered across the US, and finally : going completely off the rails as per usual. Find us in all the podcast places. Don't forget to watch us on YouTube! If you're new to the show or have been a Food Fan since the beginning- we're thankful for you! Share us with a friend or two, and don't forget those 5-Star Reviews. BRB gotta order some Lo

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01:09:33

58. Stephen's Sandwich Shop

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2024/04/18

Steve has mentioned it a couple of times that his dream is to open a sandwich shop. Today's episode takes us on a journey of both bread and cheese, meat and condiments, yes...... Reubens and recipes....for flavor , that is! Welcome back to The Food For ThoughtCast. In Episode 58 we talk about all things sandwiches-- including our favorites, and what Steve would have on his menu. First we start with the normal "what was the most amazing thing you ate?" segment, which never disappoints, and then we

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01:55:12

57. Culinary Cinema

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2024/04/11

It's time for another collaboration! Welcome back to The Food For ThoughtCast, episode 57! Today we are talking to 2/3 of the hosts of The Deucecast Movie Show (we missed you, Dr. Earl) Join in as we talk to Mikey and Dave about all things food and movie related. It's a free-for-all as we talk about favorite dishes and then dish about favorite meals on the big screen. We all have our own lists of what's special, maybe sentimental, and ultimately tasty when it comes to culinary cinema. There is a bit

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01:01:51

56. Rolling In The Dough

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2024/04/04

Pi(e) Day was a little while ago, but one thing that is timeless and never late is the soothing sound of your two favorite food podcast hosts! Steve and Melissa are talking about mile-high meringues, fruit pie, tarts, pot pie, and pretty much all things stuffed in a crust. Pull up a chair, grab the Cool Whip (I said what I said), and grab a slice. That's right, it's Episode 56 of The Food For ThoughtCast! If you currently use Google Podcasts to enjoy the podcast, don't forget to head on over to

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