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AJ here - today on ITW we interview Camosun's very own chef instructor, Steve Walker Duncan. While Franz and I had planned to bash millenials and trade battle scars, Chef Walker Duncan got real right out the gate. SWD shares a candid look at his long history in the industry, his struggles with substance abuse and his cautiously optimistic vision of the future. Needless to say, the industry is lucky to have a person like him instructing the next genration of restaurant professionals. If nothing else comes from this project, getting to speak with people like Chef Walker Duncan will have made it worthwhile. Enjoy. 

If you or a loved one struggles with addiction or mental health concerns, right now is the time to act. 

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Being a F&B rock god isn't as easy as it sounds. It requires commitment, hard work and some other stuff that I can't remember. This week's episode is a highly cerebral look in the rear view mirror. Staff parties, mid-shift shift jager shots, strip club shenanigans and more chaos than you can shake a stick at. So get shaking..... 

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You are in for a treat as the ITW crew speaks with Vancouver restaurateur and president of the Chef’s Table Society, Robert Belcham. Chef Robert shares his experience of opening (and closing) some of Vancouver’s favorite dining destinations as well as his thoughts on G-Panda, the state of the industry and his vision for the Chef’s Table Society. This week’s episode is a satisfying blend of insightful conversation, kitchen camaraderie and a healthy dose of pissing and moaning. The interview finishes off with stories about Robert’s time working with Thomas Keller at the French Laundry. Safe to say that the boys went home with stars in their eyes!

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It was impossible to cram all that goodness into one episode. In part 2 of the Ile Sauvage episode we explore the magic of kveik yeast (and the surprising Canadian connection), the sour beer wiki and the long road to Cicerone certification. BONUS CONTENT: This episode is loaded with tons of beer science so grab your pipette and lab coat. It's about to get atomic. Bottoms up beer nerds!

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Despite being on the scene for only 2 years, Ile Sauvage has quickly become one of BC's craft beer darlings. Delicious beer is only part of the story however. In this episode, ITW speaks to Ian & Stephane, founders of Ile Sauvage Brewing Company. The episode will be released in two parts (lots of ground to cover). Part one covers Ile Sauvage's inception, what makes sour beer sour (hint, it's not sour) and the process of bringing great beer to market. Enjoy! 

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Franz & AJ head out into the wilds of Esquimalt to visit with EFM's founder, Katrina Dwulit. She somehow found some time to chat with us at our card table about the market's humble beginnings, the strong community connection and what it's like to run an essential service during a pandemic. Get out there and support your local farmers and artisans - you can't eat instagram! And please follow us on instagram. 

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This week's podcast is a tiptoe through the tulips with Dan Bain- hotel chef, amateur marine biologist and F&B champion. Dan serves up a hilarious, full-throttle perspective of life behind the chit rail. Cooking halibut in a sand pit off of the coast of Haida Gwaii, decoding corn allergies and exploring what it takes to be a chef today and beyond- Dan is explicit in his passion, commitment and language.  So hoist up the main sail, scrub the poop deck and shave yer belly with a rusty razor- there's sunken treasure buried deep in the weeds!

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Greetings! 

This week's episode starts off with an update about the ITW project and some exciting developments. After the dry bits, Franz leads us on a pleasurable romp through the world of culinary cinema. AJ is not much of a movie buff and does his best to keep up. If you need me, I'll be in my trailer. Lights, camera, PODCAST!

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Thanks to the Marketing Lady- ITW landed it's biggest fish yet!

This week's episode is a delicious journey into one of ITW's favorite substances- craft beer. To captain the ship on this sudsy journey, ITW sought out the Thirsty Writer himself, Joe Wiebe. Joe's works have been published in several major Canadian media outlets and he has written 2 volumes of Craft Beer Revolution: The Insiders Guide to BC Breweries. Joe co-founded the BC Ale Trail and helped develop Victoria Beer Week among other things. In this week's episode, you will learn about beer history, how to taste like a pro (or swear on the radio) and why real beer drinkers love lager. Franz & AJ keep the IQ level down by poking fun of Port Alberni and ocean-flavoured beer. This is part 1 of 2 so keep an eye out for the second installment in the coming months. Thanks to Joe for his time. Now get out there and support your local independant craft brewery! 

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Where you are is the sum of where you've been multiplied by time. Or something like that. Episode 12 (is that possible?) is a deep gaze into the rearview mirror. Getting fired (def AJ), falling asleep at the cutting board (Franz), life-changing riblets (not really) and much more. We head back to the garage/studio for a high-level, low-brow love fest.