Rick & Brian sit down with Patrick Blackman, Executive Chef at the newly reopened Trailside Inn, to talk all things southern cooking, family roots, and gritty hard work. 

Rick & Brian sit down with local legend Paul VanSavage, a passionate local amateur chef, cookbook author, Spiedie Fest Co-Founder, and STIR board member, for an in-depth conversation. 

Chef Conner Harrington, Executive Chef at Remlik's, sits down with Rick & Brian to talk cooking inspiration, gaining experience, and of course, steak & pork chops. 

Rachel Patinka, Broome-Tioga BOCES Culinary Arts Instructor, sits down with Rick & Brian to talk about the importance of culinary education. 

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Jim Simons, wine expert & local sales consultant at Southern Glazer's, sits down with Rick & Brian to talk all things wine, bourbon, and food pairings. 

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Rick & Sylvana Dodd, longtime area restaurant owners and STIR co-founders, sit down with Brian to talk local restaurant history, food, family, and the importance of eating local. 

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Chef Colin Gaynor, a veteran local chef and the current Executive Chef at The Chestnut Inn, which has recently reopened, sits down with Rick & Brian. 

Chef Jay Pisculli, Veteran local chef and partner/executive chef at Downtown by Chef Jay Pisculli, sits down with Rick & Brian to talk experience, running a kitchen, and food trends. 

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Chef Amarissa Scelsi, Veteran local chef and soon-to-be owner of an exciting new pasta restaurant, joins Rick (her former boss) and Brian to talk pasta, experience, and inspiration. 

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Chef Josh Crane, Executive Chef at McCoy's Chophouse, joins Rick and Brian to talk all things steak, personal flair, and wine pairings. 

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