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In the Weeds Podcast with Chef Spike Mendelsohn

Celebrity Chef Spike Mendelsohn

New Episodes Drop Each Tuesday! Step into the high-pressure world of culinary chaos with Chef Spike Mendelsohn, the relentless renegade of the kitchen, as he serves up a no-holds-barred exploration of the restaurant industry. In this gripping podcast, Spike sits down with fellow chefs, restaurateurs, and industry insiders to dish out the raw chaos and brutal challenges of the industry. From the relentless rush of a dinner service to the intense moments of being "in the weeds," each episode explores

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01:31:03

Chef Rose Previte: No White Plates, No Rules, All Heart

In the Weeds Podcast with Chef Spike Mendelsohn ·

2025/11/11

Restaurateur, chef, and experience-architect Rose Previte doesn’t just run restaurants—she builds worlds. The creative force behind Compass Rose, Maydān, and the new Maydān Market in LA joins Spike to talk about crafting spaces that connect people through fire, flavor, and story.From convincing Georgian ambassadors she wasn’t a spy to fighting neighborhood boards for her liquor license, Rose shares how she turned her Sicilian-Lebanese heritage and global travels into one of DC’s most distinctive

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01:39:48

Bryan and Michael Voltaggio: Two Brothers, One Grind,...

In the Weeds Podcast with Chef Spike Mendelsohn ·

2025/11/04

Today we're not just plating one powerhouse chef — we’ve got two. The Voltaggio Brothers sit down with Spike for an episode layered like a perfect terrine: humble beginnings, razor-sharp sibling banter, Michelin-level intensity, and true DMV loyalty.From banging pans in a Holiday Inn kitchen at 14 to chasing greatness across New York, West Virginia, California & back home, Bryan and Michael break down what it really takes to rise from busboy to industry icon. They talk family dinners as religion,

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01:36:28

Chef Chad Rosenthal: The Smoke, The Strip & The Story...

In the Weeds Podcast with Chef Spike Mendelsohn ·

2025/10/28

From slinging ribs in the Philly suburbs to beating Bobby Flay on national TV, Chef Chad Rosenthal has built a career on smoke, soul, and a stubborn refusal to take himself too seriously. In this episode of In The Weeds, Spike and Chad trade stories about the unglamorous grind behind the grill—barbecue battles, burnt ends, kosher competitions gone sideways, and why Chad finally walked away from the pit. They talk about art school detours, the Memphis rub that changed his life, and the fine line

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01:28:31

Salt of the Earth: From Puffins to Pure Flakes with...

In the Weeds Podcast with Chef Spike Mendelsohn ·

2025/10/21

This week on In The Weeds Podcast, Spike sits down with Gísli Grímsson — chef, storyteller, and sustainable saltmaker from the wild Westfjords of Iceland. From a childhood spent on remote puffin islands to hand-harvesting geothermal sea salt, Gísli’s journey is one part island resilience, one part culinary innovation, and entirely fascinating.They dive deep into Icelandic traditions — puffin hunting with lacrosse-like sticks, fermented fries in Copenhagen, and how geothermal power fuels both homes

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01:28:00

Shawn Townsend: From the Night Mayor to DC's...

In the Weeds Podcast with Chef Spike Mendelsohn ·

2025/10/14

Spike sits down with Shawn Townsend, President and CEO of the Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington — aka the guy making sure the DMV’s food scene doesn’t burn out under pressure. Shawn has seen DC from every side of the line — behind the bar, behind the badge, and now behind the movement keeping restaurants alive. From his early days crushing grapes in Sicily to becoming DC’s first “Night Mayor,” Shawn breaks down what it really takes to keep a city eating — through politics, policy,

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01:06:24

Chef David Guas: Let The Good Times Roll (All the Way...

In the Weeds Podcast with Chef Spike Mendelsohn ·

2025/10/07

Chef David Guas brings the soul of New Orleans wherever he goes—and in this episode, he brings it straight into the In The Weeds studio. From washing dishes at a Chinese restaurant to leading one of D.C.’s most beloved kitchens (Bayou Bakery), Chef David Guas’ journey is as rich and layered as a bowl of gumbo. In this episode, Spike Mendelsohn sits down with his longtime friend to talk about what it really means to build a life in food—from New Orleans roots steeped in family, flavor, and fried

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01:18:52

Chef Marcus Samuelsson: A Life Seasoned With Grit &...

In the Weeds Podcast with Chef Spike Mendelsohn ·

2025/09/30

In this episode of In The Weeds Podcast, Spike goes deep with Chef Marcus Samuelsson — James Beard Award winner, author, activist, and the force behind Red Rooster, Hav & Mar, Streetbird, and Marcus DC.What you’ll hear in this episode:Marcus on walking into DC Central Kitchen and why programs like this are the future of food justice.His journey from being born in Ethiopia and adopted into a Swedish family — and the goosebump story of the nurse who changed his life.Experiencing snow for the first

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01:31:46

Chef Kat Petonito: Take Your Ego Off The Plate

In the Weeds Podcast with Chef Spike Mendelsohn ·

2025/09/23

This week on In The Weeds Podcast, Spike sits down with Chef Katarina Petonito—the force behind The Duck & The Peach, La Collina, and The Wells. Kat gets real about:Growing up in Germantown, Maryland with a Filipino mom and Italian dad, and how food was always part of the family hustle.The path from CIA to Nantucket summers, DC kitchens, and finally running her own teams.Why she believes in taking ego off the plate and leading with collaboration.Renovating a fixer-upper while raising a toddler (yes,

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01:27:13

Chef Juan Manuel Barrientos: Humility, Hustle &...

In the Weeds Podcast with Chef Spike Mendelsohn ·

2025/09/16

Spike sits down with Chef Juan Manuel Barrientos–better known as Juanma—to trace his wild rise from running a hot dog cart kitchen to leading Elcielo, the first Colombian restaurant to earn a Michelin star. Juanma opens up about hustling through failures and all-night shifts, the lessons in humility he picked up scrubbing kitchens in Argentina, and how that grind shaped his global culinary empire. But the story goes deeper: through his foundation (the El Cielo Foundation), he’s training former

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01:29:32

Chef Roy Yamaguchi: Cooking With Aloha (and a side of...

In the Weeds Podcast with Chef Spike Mendelsohn ·

2025/09/09

What do fried pepperoni with rice, crunchy instant noodles “cooked” on a dorm-room hot plate, and accidentally eating a whole artichoke leaf have in common? They’re all part of Chef Roy Yamaguchi’s origin story. In this episode, Spike Mendelsohn sits down with the godfather of Hawaiian Regional Cuisine to talk about growing up on a military base in Japan, finding his way to the CIA, getting fired (a lot), and eventually building a global empire of restaurants flavored with aloha. Expect sauce talk

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02:07:53

John Mooney: A Chef's Chef & Industry Legend

In the Weeds Podcast with Chef Spike Mendelsohn ·

2025/03/18

On episode 17 of In the Weeds Podcast with Chef Spike Mendelsohn, we’re joined by Chef John Mooney—a true chef’s chef who has worked alongside some of the most renowned names in the restaurant world. From the streets of Chicago to working the line in top kitchens, Mooney has built an extraordinary career opening restaurants for luxury brands across the globe. As the chef-owner of Bell Book & Candle in NYC and Bidwell in Washington, DC, he’s been at the forefront of sustainability and farm-to-table

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01:11:50

From Music Dreams to Food Equity: Chef Michel...

In the Weeds Podcast with Chef Spike Mendelsohn ·

2025/03/14

On episode 16, chef and food equity advocate, Michel Nischan gets In The Weeds with Spike Mendelsohn. From truck stop cook to James Beard Award-winning chef, Michel Nischan’s journey to the kitchen was anything but planned. He sits down with Spike Mendelsohn to talk about his unexpected path, cooking for the Dalai Lama, partnering with Paul Newman, and his dedication to food equity. Tune in as he shares inspiring stories and discusses his advocacy work, including his efforts to create lasting change

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01:47:55

Chef Grace Ramirez: From Behind the Camera to Center...

In the Weeds Podcast with Chef Spike Mendelsohn ·

2025/03/11

On episode 15 of In The Weeds, Chef Grace Ramirez takes us on a journey—from working behind the camera at Nickelodeon to interviewing celebrities for TRL, to quitting her directing job on Bobby Flay’s show to pursuing culinary school and creating her own recipe for success as a celebrated chef, author, and advocate for women. Tune in for some good laughs, fun stories and to learn how Chef Grace uses food as a bridge to culture, community, and impact. Grace Ramirez is a celebrated chef, dedicated

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01:33:31

Andrew Zimmern: Sobriety, Storytelling, and the Power...

In the Weeds Podcast with Chef Spike Mendelsohn ·

2025/03/03

On episode 14 of In The Weeds, we sit down with the legendary Andrew Zimmern—chef, storyteller, and the man who introduced the world to bizarre foods. But this conversation goes much deeper than what’s on the plate.Andrew opens up about his battle with addiction, his journey to sobriety, and how those struggles shaped his career. He reflects on his friendship with Anthony Bourdain, sharing personal stories and insights about the man behind the legend. We also dive into his passion for storytelling

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01:49:16

Scott Drewno: Building Careers, Bold Flavors & Hot Takes

In the Weeds Podcast with Chef Spike Mendelsohn ·

2025/02/27

On episode 13, Chef Scott Drewno gets In The Weeds with Chef Spike Mendelsohn to talk about his journey through the culinary world. From his humble beginnings on the fry station at Applebee’s to working with Wolfgang Puck in Las Vegas, Scott shares how he found his passion for Asian cuisine. He also dishes out his hot take on buffalo wings, debates the pros and cons of sous vide cooking, gives us the inside scoop on his Montreal food tour (complete with a bagel back-and-forth with Spike) and he

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01:53:09

Daniella Senior: From Family Kitchen To Restaurant...

In the Weeds Podcast with Chef Spike Mendelsohn ·

2025/02/24

On episode 12, Daniella Senior (CEO& Founder of Colada Shop) gets In The Weeds with Chef Spike Mendelsohn. In this episode, Daniella shares how cooking for her family shaped her passion for the culinary world and how food was more than just a meal, it was a way of life. She opens up about her journey as a woman leader and entrepreneur in the restaurant industry, the challenges she has faced, and the lessons she has learned along the way. From cultural roots to business growth, this conversation is

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01:38:34

Rocco DiSpirito: Celebrated Chef, Bestselling Author...

In the Weeds Podcast with Chef Spike Mendelsohn ·

2025/02/18

On episode 11, Chef Rocco DiSpirito goes In The Weeds with Chef Spike Mendelsohn, sharing how his early life shaped his passion for the culinary world. From studying at The Culinary Institute of America to taking a leap of faith in Paris—only to find out the restaurant he traveled for had no position for him—Rocco’s journey is one of resilience and determination. Tune in to hear how he navigated that challenge, built a celebrated career as a chef, restaurateur, and TV personality, and, of course,

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01:42:29

Seth Goldman: Co-Founder of Just Ice Tea, PLNT...

In the Weeds Podcast with Chef Spike Mendelsohn ·

2025/02/10

On episode 10, Seth Goldman gets In The Weeds with Chef Spike Mendelsohn. These two friends and co-founders dive into Seth’s childhood, his political and social advocacy work, and how he discovered that private sector could be a source of positive and impactful change. Seth lends listeners many nuggets of wisdom about taking leaps of faith, perseverance and using your platform and business to enact meaningful and significant shifts to make the world a better place for everyone.Seth Goldman is a

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02:03:37

Victor Albisu: Award-Winning Chef & Restauranteur,...

In the Weeds Podcast with Chef Spike Mendelsohn ·

2025/02/06

On episode 9, Chef Victor Albisu—the mastermind behind Taco Bamba—gets In The Weeds with Chef Spike Mendelsohn, one of his first friends in the DC food scene. From their early days of hustling in kitchens to building their own culinary empires, this episode is packed with a whole lot of flavor and even more mezcal.Chef Victor Albisu is an award-winning American chef and restaurateur known for his bold approach to Latin American cuisine. Raised in Virginia with Cuban and Peruvian heritage, he trained

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02:32:15

Doron Petersan: Vegan Chef, Owner of Sticky Fingers...

In the Weeds Podcast with Chef Spike Mendelsohn ·

2025/02/03

On episode 8, Chef Doron Petersan gets In The Weeds with Chef Spike Mendelsohn. The two chefs dive into how Doron got into veganism, her time in the restaurant industry and how those led her to opening up her vegan bakery, Sticky Fingers Sweets & Eats. We also learn how these two both dislike sprinkles but like the word 'moist'. What's up with that chefs? How do you think they feel about Yelp? Tune in to find out the answer and hear more stories about navigating the ups and downs on the restaurant

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