Casting Director Jordan Wiles, known for his work on Top Chef and Hell’s Kitchen, talks about what made him a foodie, his work with The Food Network, tasting different kinds of food while traveling, and his new show, Jordan’s Fight Club.

0:00-Introduction

1:35-Meeting Jordan

5:12-What was it like working on Top Chef and Hell’s Kitchen?

9:59-Does personality help in casting these shows?

14:38-Have you ever been let down by food?

17:31-Do you need to go over the top?

29:47-Would Jordan really call himself a foodie or food traveler?

35:18-What is Jordan’s favorite type of food to taste?

41:23-What is Jordan’s favorite Michelin restaurant and hole in the wall restaurant?

50:51-What was Jordan’s experience like as a judge for the World Food Championship?

1:02:48-Conclusion