Andrew Talks to Chefs

SPECIAL REPORT #38: "Shelter en Place" Theater presents Albert Brooks' "Defending Your Life" with Guest Critics Allison & Matt Robicelli


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Our quest for great chef- and food-focused entertainment continues, as it does every Friday, with a look back at the Albert Brooks comedy and stealth food film Defending Your LifeAllison and Matt Robicelli join Andrew to discuss the prospect of guilt-free, consequence-free dining; why Heaven reminds us of Vegas ... or is it Disney World?; and Allison reveals a secret of The Simpsons that the world needs to know about.

Our great thanks to S.Pellegrino for making these special reports possible.

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If you enjoy this episode, you might enjoy these vintage Andrew Talks to Chefs conversations:

Shelter en Place: Burnt with Bradley Cooper

Shelter en Place: Jon Favreau's Chef

Shelter en Place: Demolition Man

Shelter en Place: Dinner Rush

Shelter en Place: Hannibal

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