The Alton Browncast

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TV Host and Foodist Alton Brown reviews recent food news, chats with celebrities about their culinary passions, takes calls from listeners, and basically does whatever he flippin’ wants for 45 minutes.

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Ted Allen, host of what is arguably the most popular show on Food Network, Chopped, joins me for the ultimate Food Network mash up and tell-all. We talk about life in the food television business as well as share some steamy behind the scenes moments, including Ted’s interesting story on how he got his start as a foodie and got to where he’s today. As for Chopped fans – you’ll definitely be excited to hear about some of the worst basket ingredients he has seen. Is it rattlesnake? Chicken feet? If you’ve watched, you know just how disturbing it can get, though nobody knows more than Ted Allen. Plus – would he ever compete as a chef on the show? Please subscribe to the new homes of The Alton Browncast on: iTunes Stitcher Radio RSS Feed

In this episode, we go behind the scenes and talk to two of the people that have been around the Food Network longer than I have. First, we have Susie Fogelson, who has been at the network for 13 years now, currently holding the title of Senior Vice President of Marketing. Then there is Bob Tuschman, a 15-year-long employee of the Food Network, named both Senior Vice President and General Manager. Together, they have took on the role of “the network” on Food Network Star for nine years. Being the eyes and ears behind the network, the two have seen it move from niche networking to the big-time, and they share with me what they believe to be the “secret sauce” behind that change. You’ll find out why some shows flopped while others blew up, if the viewers are more..

TV Host and Foodist Alton Brown reviews recent food news, chats with celebrities about their culinary passions, takes calls from listeners, and basically does whatever he flippin’ wants for 45 minutes.

If you listened to my previous podcast, you witnessed my interview with the final three contestants of Season 9 of Food Network Star: Rodney Henry, Damaris Phillips and Russell Jackson. Now, we’re back again, but only one remains victorious, and that is Damaris Phillips. She shares her success story, from south to north to south again, from brewing coffee to baking to culinary school, and now, winning Food Network Star. She brings us back to her Southern roots, talking about her belief in traditional home-style family dinners, in hopes that she can bring back this idea and get people wanting to cook again. Plus, she has some out-of-this-world food preferences, like pickled kale stems, beet juice cocktails and more. Please subscribe to the new homes of The Alton Browncast on: iTunes Stitcher Radio RSS Feed

In this episode, I sit down with the Season 9 finalists of Food Network Star and it gets a little sweaty (well, Rodney does). Finalists include Rodney Henry, pie enthusiast, Damaris Phillips, modern-Southern food chef, and Russell Jackson, culinary sin artist. As I get to have my first real conversation with the contestants, they share their new found fame stories, their most valuable dish stories, and even some conspiracy theories. On a deeper note, they tell me about how the show has changed them, as well as their food and cooking. And, if you’re wondering what life is like after Food Network Star, it seems to involve being comped free things at your local pharmacy, a lot of being stopped at airports, and even moving into thrift store dressing rooms? Don’t ask me. Please subscribe to the new homes of..