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Food Network Obsessed

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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.

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Yesterday · 48 min
Ayesha Nurdjaja on Flavor Bomb and Beat Bobby Flay: Holiday Throwdown
Ayesha Nurdjaja returns to the pod to celebrate her New York Times bestselling cookbook, Mediterranean All the Way, and share her approach to creating bold flavors without complicated recipes. She dishes on her new Food Network YouTube series, Flavor Bomb, and all the hilarious behind-the-scenes chaos of Beat Bobby Flay: Holiday Throwdown. Plus, she shares her family's favorite holiday food traditions and puts her title as the Queen of Rip and Dip to the test in a delicious new game! Follow Food Network on Instagram: HERE Follow Jaymee on Instagram: HERE Follow Ayesha on Instagram: HERE Learn More about Beat Bobby Flay: Holiday Throwdown : HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Yesterday · 1 min
Introducing Let's Talk Off Camera with Kelly Ripa
Did you know that Kelly Ripa has a podcast called Let's Talk Off Camera? On the show, Kelly dives deep into her life, candidly discussing her marriage, family, career, and how she manages to juggle it all in the public eye. Give it a listen, and we hope you enjoy it as much as we do.
November 6 · 40 min
Tara Lipinski on Bringing Her Competitive Spirit to Big Bargain Holiday Showdown
Olympic gold medalist Tara Lipinski joins the pod to talk about her journey from figure skating champion to broadcaster, motherhood, and her newest role as host of HGTV's Big Bargain Holiday Showdown. She shares how becoming a mom has changed her perspective, why Christmas has always been her favorite time of year, and what surprised her most about watching families create holiday magic on a $500 budget. Plus, she reveals where she splurges and where she saves during the holidays in a game of "Splurge or Save! Follow Food Network on Instagram: HERE Follow Jaymee on Instagram: HERE Follow Tara on Instagram: HERE Learn More about Big Bargain Holiday Showdown : HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
October 30 · 33 min
Sarah Mountain on Her Journey From London's Kitchens to Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking
Sarah Mountain joins the pod to talk about bringing her pastry expertise to the new season of Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking. She shares how her grandfather inspired her culinary career, the lessons she's learned working in some of London's most prestigious kitchens, and why great desserts should taste just as magical as they look. Plus, she puts a pastry chef's spin on iconic Harry Potter treats in a game inspired by the Hogwarts Express candy cart! Follow Food Network on Instagram: HERE Follow Sarah Mountain on Instagram: HERE Follow Maxine on Instagram: HERE Learn More about Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking : HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
October 23 · 36 min
Maxine Sharf on Going From Tech to the Kitchen and Finding Her Next Chapter
Maxine Sharf joins the pod to talk about turning an unexpected layoff into a full-time career in food and the family recipes that inspired Maxi's Kitchen. She shares how cooking connects her to her heritage, what it was like creating her New York Times bestselling cookbook, and why finding joy in the kitchen matters more than perfection. Plus, she shares her favorite dishes for every occasion in a game of "What's Your Go-To? Follow Food Network on Instagram: HERE Follow Jaymee Sire on Instagram: HERE Follow Maxine on Instagram: HERE Learn More about Maxi’s Kitchen : HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
October 16 · 45 min
Danielle Sepsy on Best Bake Ever and Becoming the Scone Queen
Danielle Sepsy joins the pod to talk about turning a childhood love of baking into The Hungry Gnome and bringing her most trusted recipes to Best Bake Ever. She shares how her grandmother inspired her, why she started selling scones at just 13 years old and how The Big Brunch helped her embrace her title as the “Scone Queen.” Danielle also opens up about baking as therapy, filming her new series while eight-and-a-half months pregnant and teaching viewers that great baking doesn’t have to be intimidating. Plus, she sends The Hungry Gnome on a culinary tour of New York City in a game of “Gnome Alone 2: Lost in New York.” Follow Food Network on Instagram: HERE Follow Jaymee Sire on Instagram: HERE Follow Danielle Sepsy on Instagram: HERE Learn More about Best Bake Ever : HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
October 9 · 41 min
Aarti Sequeira on Halloween Baking Championship and Finding Her Voice
Aarti Sequeira returns to the pod to talk about joining Halloween Baking Championship and finding the courage to take up space at the judges’ table. She shares why handwritten family recipes matter to her, and how food and faith come together at the ultimate “Aarti Party.” Follow Food Network on Instagram: HERE Follow Jaymee Sire on Instagram: HERE Follow Aarti on Instagram: HERE Learn More about Halloween Baking Championship : HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
October 2 · 47 min
Andrew Fuller on Judging Halloween Wars and Fooling Everyone on Sweet Deceit
Andrew Fuller joins the pod to talk about becoming a judge on Halloween Wars and bringing hyperrealistic cakes into everyday settings on Sweet Deceit. He shares how Beetlejuice helped spark his love of the macabre, and what he hopes viewers see in cake artistry. Plus, he turns innocent objects into terrifying cakes in a game of “Andrew - Make This Scary!” Follow Food Network on Instagram: HERE Follow Jaymee Sire on Instagram: HERE [Text Wrapping Break]Andrew on Instagram: HERE Learn More about Halloween Wars : HERE Learn More About Sweet Deceit: HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
October 2 · 1 min
Introducing Let's Talk Off Camera with Kelly Ripa
Did you know that Kelly Ripa has a podcast called Let's Talk Off Camera? On the show, Kelly dives deep into her life, candidly discussing her marriage, family, career, and how she manages to juggle it all in the public eye. Give it a listen, and we hope you enjoy it as much as we do.
September 25 · 55 min
Claudette Zepeda on the Real-Life Intensity of Bobby Flay’s The Line
Chef Claudette Zepeda returns to the show to talk about where she is in her journey to earn a “PhD in Humanity” and what’s changed since the last time she was on. Claudette talks about what it meant to author her first cookbook and just how personal the pages get. She goes on to create an incredible imaginary dinner of dream guests before jumping into all the details on the new Food Network show Bobby Flay’s The Line. Claudette talks about what sets this show apart from other competitions, how true it is to the actual restaurant world, and what it was like to work alongside Bobby Flay. She talks about the challenges of serving real patrons and the crazy pressure the competitors are under before sharing her hospitality philosophy. Follow Food Network on Instagram: HERE Follow Jaymee Sire on Instagram: HERE Follow Claudette on Instagram: HERE Learn More about The Line: HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
August 24 · 1 hr 10 min
Introducing the Real Organic Podcast: NFL Wellness Coach Ladd Harris on Feeding Athletes Real Organic Food
This week we’re sharing a special episode from our friends at the Real Organic Podcast, the Anthem-award-winning “Best Sustainability, Environment & Climate Podcast” produced by the Real Organic Project. Recently named one of the "best climate podcasts" by Earth.org, the Real Organic Podcast uncovers the forces reshaping organic food and farming today. Hosted by Linley Dixon and Dave Chapman, each episode features deep conversations with farmers, scientists, chefs, and journalists fighting to keep the organic movement truly organic. Like today’s special episode, featuring Ladd Harris, NFL wellness coach for the Houston Texans, for a conversation about organic food for athletes. Having built a nutrition program for professional football players, Harris explains how knowing your farmer means knowing your food, and how nutrient-dense, soil-grown crops give athletes the edge they need on and off the field. Whether you’re feeding elite athletes or your own family, Ladd makes the case for real food grown in real soil. For more episodes like this, make sure to follow Real Organic Podcast, on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. And tell them we sent you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
July 10 · 1 hr 11 min
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: HERE Follow Jaymee Sire on Instagram: HERE Follow Andrew on Instagram: HERE Learn More about Pitmasters : HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
July 10 · 2 min
Introducing Health Vs Hype with the American Medical Association
From the American Medical Association comes an all new podcast called Health vs Hype. If you want a show that helps you make smarter, more informed decisions about your health, without the fear-mongering or confusion, this is a show you will want to check out. We hope you enjoy it as much as we do!
June 26 · 38 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.
June 19 · 45 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.
June 12 · 36 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.
June 5 · 50 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 · 57 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 · 29 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 · 42 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.

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