An Adventure in Sandwich Crafting: Interview with the Roll for Sandwich Creator

In this episode of the Okayest Cook Podcast, host Chris Whonsetler interviews Jacob Pauwels, famously known as the 'Roll for Sandwich guy' on Instagram and TikTok. They discuss Jacob's journey from being a video production graduate turned stay-at-home dad to a viral sandwich creator on TikTok. Jacob shares his experiences during the COVID-19 lockdowns, starting his 'Roll for Sandwich' series, and rapidly gaining popularity for his creative and chaotic sandwich-making content. They also dive into a live sandwich-making session using local Indiana ingredients, which leads to a rich discussion about flavors, food combinations, and the story behind roll for sandwich. Jacob offers insights into his methods, his background, and his engagement with fans. The episode wraps up with suggestions for listeners to recreate Jacob’s sandwiches, whether by using random number generators to select from his vast array of videos or by purchasing his latest cookbook. It’s a deep yet fun exploration of food, creativity, and the joy in culinary experimentation.

Find Jacob:

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction and D&D Beginnings

00:41 Welcome to the Podcast

00:57 Guest Introduction: Jacob Pauwels

01:22 Gen Con and the Sandwich Guy

01:50 Recent Culinary Adventures

03:19 Adventurous Eating and Unusual Ingredients

05:31 Jacob's Background and Content Creation Journey

07:53 The Birth of Roll for Sandwich

09:51 The Viral Success of Roll for Sandwich

12:49 The Mechanics of Roll for Sandwich

18:27 Challenges and Curses in Roll for Sandwich

25:36 Memorable Sandwiches and Ingredients

38:35 Respecting Cultural Foods and Future Plans

40:53 The Impact of Roll for Sandwich

44:54 From Introvert to Internet Celebrity

46:03 The Chaos of Life and Finding Control

46:41 Upcoming Projects and Exciting Announcements

47:36 Creating the Indianapolis Roll Sandwich

48:57 Rolling for Ingredients and Building the Sandwich

01:00:03 Tasting and Reviewing the Sandwich

01:12:57 Reflecting on the Sandwich and Future Ideas

01:16:51 Exploring Indiana's Best Mains

01:17:19 Local Sausages and Unique Meats

01:18:47 Cooking Techniques and Tasting

01:20:15 Building the Perfect Sandwich

01:21:02 Hunting and Cooking Stories

01:23:04 Selecting Ingredients and Flavors

01:33:47 Sauces and Condiments

01:37:41 Final Sandwich Creations

01:44:32 Conclusion and Upcoming Events

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