Hell's Kitchen chefs Barret Beyer and Anthony Rodriquez start the new year talking about the latest in food, fashion, and fitness.  Barret Beyer & Anthony Rodriguez will be joined by east coast restaurant consultant, Nick Gelso. The industry leaders will go in-depth with another discussion on the impact of the Sysco - Us Foods merger. They clear up common misconceptions floating around the web and on the streets.

The guys also do their regular "around the World Wide Web" with interesting facts, tidbits and trivia on the restaurant industry for foodies.

This edition of Beats & Eats is the most moving and important to date.  Hosts Ty Ray and Nick Gelso examine the Sundance winning movie Fruitvale Station.  The film chronicles the shooting death of 22 year-old Oscar Grant by BART Police on New Year's Even 2008.  Ray and Gelso discuss the films effect on themselves and society.  Later in the episode, Ray and Gelso are joined by Yolanda Mesa.  She is the sister of Sophina Mesa, Oscar's girlfriend and mother of his daughter Tatiana. Mesa discusses how the family and city of Oakland were effected by Grants death, as well as the legacy that Grant left behind.  This is the story of Fruitvale Station, the movie, and the reality.

Hell's Kitchen celebrity chefs, Barret Beyer and Anthony Rodriguez, discuss a variety of restaurant industry topics, trends for foodies, New Years resolutions and their Chef Challenge to win cash!

With the news that broke late Friday night that Phil Robertson's suspension has been lifted by A&E, Ty Ray and Nick Gelso sounded off on the Duck Dynasty win over civil rights.

Ty and Nick realize that this is a very heated topic that's created quite a stir on social media. Whether you agree with Ty and I, OR not, we really want to hear from you.

Feel free to tweet your opinion on this episode:

Nick Gelso - @CLNS_Nick

Ty Ray - @Coug88

Or submit a mailbag entry by emailing us [email protected]

Or leave a comment on the show notes at www.beatsandeatspodcast.com

The "virtual lounge" is truly all about Beats & Eats on this edition of the show.  Ty and Nick welcome legendary Foghat bass player and chef Craig MacGregor.  MacGregor talks about the joys of playing in front of fans and Foghat's brand new live dvd "Live In St. Pete."  Plus, Mac chats about the bands incredible 4 decade longevity that has included the rock classics "Slow Ride" and "Fool For The City."  Then to cap off the visit, MacGregor talks about his passion for cooking! Oh and it wouldn't be  "happy hour" with Ray and Gelso's list of the top 5 live bands of all-time! Sit back, relax, pour yourself a nice holiday drink, you're in for a treat.

Lydia Cornell premiers her pilot episode of On the Edge with Lyda Cornell. Lydia is an AFI Best Actress nominee, People's Choice Award winner, and international star of over 250 TV shows and films in 27 countries, best known as the star of ABC's hit series Too Close For Comfort as TV legend Ted Knight’s daughter, and one of the most popular sex symbols on TV.

Lydia Cornell welcomes Beats & Eats hosts Ty Ray and Nick Gelso to her show.  The trio discuss the recent controversial anti-gay comments by Duck Dynasty patriarch Phil Robertson during an interview with GQ magazine, and examine the lack of women's roles in Hollywood.    It's a serious discussion with the light touch only Lydia can provide.  Everyone's welcome!

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Celebrity Chefs, Barret Beyer & Anthony Rodriguez are bringing Hell's Kitchen to YOUR Kitchen...

The former HK contestants are putting together an interactive contest for YOU to tell them what to cook and win a $50 Visa Gift Card!

All is explained in this mini-podcast-promo.

Click here for the link to listen to Thursday's LIVE broadcast of Triple F with the Chef. There, you will find the ingredient list and all the fun facts on how you can win CASH from the Celebrity Chefs!

Link to Live Show: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/clnsradio/2013/12/27/tfc-rocky-marciano-jr-interview-hells-kitchen-chef-challenge-to-win-cash