Food Network Obsessed

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Designer, author, and TV host Bobby Berk joins the pod to talk about the unexpected ways food and family shape the spaces we live in. He opens up about how his upbringing influenced his design philosophy, why kitchens are always the emotional center of a home, and how comfort (both visual and emotional) guides every project he touches. Bobby also shares what he’s learned from years in front of the camera, the balance between function and feeling, and why creating welcoming spaces isn’t all that different from cooking a great meal. Plus: thoughtful design splurges, the power of small details, and what “home” really means at this stage of his life. Follow Food Network on Instagram: HERE Follow Jaymee Sire on Instagram: HERE Follow Bobby Berk on Instagram: HERE Learn More about Junk or Jackpot: HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 12

Bryan and Michael Voltaggio return to the pod to talk holiday cooking, family rituals, and their big Tournament of Champions: All-Star Christmas victory. They share childhood memories: from sausage balls to two-house Christmases. And how those traditions influence the way they cook for their own families today. The brothers open up about working together at their hometown restaurant, the emotional stakes of competing as a team, and the moment they realized they might actually win it all. Plus: Boursin-stuffing brilliance, massive lasagnas, onesie-clad fast-food holidays, and a story about a very unfortunate playlist choice. Follow Food Network on Instagram: HERE Follow Jaymee Sire on Instagram: HERE Follow Michael Voltaggio on Instagram: HERE Follow Bryan Voltaggio on Instagram: HERE Learn More about Tournament of Champions: All-Star Christmas: HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 5

Chef, author, and Emmy-winning host Kardea Brown returns to the pod to reflect on marriage, a new restaurant, two cookbooks, and her ever-growing Food Network family. She shares how her Gullah Geechee roots remain the heartbeat of everything she cooks, why her new book Make Do With What You Have is a love letter to resourceful home cooks, and the emotional stories behind the dishes that shaped her childhood. Kardea also takes us behind the scenes of Holiday Baking Championship, from Team Naughty vs. Team Nice to Duff and Nancy’s hilarious dynamic. Plus, she talks about restaurant life at Charleston Airport, family pride, and what she hopes 2026 brings. Follow Food Network on Instagram: HERE Follow Jaymee Sire on Instagram: HERE Follow Kardea on Instagram: HERE Learn More about Holiday Baking Championship: HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 21

Chef Michael Jenkins joins Jaymee to talk about his festive return to Beat Bobby Flay: Holiday Throwdown and how he channels calm in the chaos of high-pressure TV kitchens. He shares the pivotal moments that shaped his culinary journey from discovering food through wrestling and travel to training under Alex Guarnaschelli at Butter. Michael also breaks down his modern American style, the dish that best represents him, and why holiday cooking brings out both nostalgia and big creative swings. Follow Food Network on Instagram: HERE Follow Jaymee Sire on Instagram: HERE Follow Michael Jenkins on Instagram: HERE Learn More about Beat Bobby Flay: Holiday Showdown: HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 14

Actor and host Oliver Hudson joins the podcast to kick off the holiday season and share the heart-warming (and hilarious) stories behind his family’s legendary Christmas traditions. From Kurt Russell’s unforgettable sleigh-track illusion to Goldie Hawn’s famous biscuits and gravy. Oliver opens up about stepping into his first-ever hosting role for Gingerbread Land: The Biggest Little Holiday Competition , Food Network and Magnolia Network’s newest holiday spectacle. He reflects on the creativity and emotion behind the builds, the surprising depth of the contestants’ stories, and why this show feels like “a big, cozy hug in TV form.” Follow Food Network on Instagram: HERE Follow Jaymee Sire on Instagram: HERE Follow Oliver Hudson on Instagram: HERE Learn More about Gingerbread Land: The Biggest Little Holiday Competition: HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 7

TV personality and Bachelor in Paradise alum Wells Adams joins Jaymee to talk about his new Food Network role hosting Sweet Empire: Winter Wars , where sugar, teamwork, and big personalities collide. He shares how his radio roots shaped his hosting style, the lessons he’s learned from judges Jacques Torres and Yolanda Gampp, and why dessert competitions might just have more drama than dating. Wells also opens up about life with wife Sarah Hyland, the tacos that sparked their romance, and his newfound love of all things sweet, from Michelin-level desserts to his mom’s “nuclear dip.” Follow Food Network on Instagram: HERE Follow Jaymee Sire on Instagram: HERE Follow Wells Adams on Instagram: HERE Learn More about Sweet Empire: HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 31

Chef and multisensory mastermind Jozef Youssef joins Jaymee to talk about transforming food into emotion through his immersive dining studio, Kitchen Theory. He shares how science, storytelling, and a little curiosity turned him into one of the most innovative voices in modern gastronomy. Then Jozef takes us behind the scenes of Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking Season Two , where he returns as a judge alongside Carla Hall and the Phelps twins. He dishes on the magic of filming inside the Great Hall, what makes a dessert truly enchanted, and why sound might be the most powerful ingredient of all. Follow Food Network on Instagram: HERE Follow Jaymee Sire on Instagram: HERE Follow Jozef Youssef on Instagram: HERE Learn More about Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking Chapter Two : HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 24

Chef and James Beard–nominated baker Kareem “Mr. Bake” Queeman joins Jaymee to share the story behind his iconic banana pudding and the Harlem roots that shaped his nostalgic, heartfelt desserts. He opens up about using baking as both therapy and storytelling, and what it meant to make history as the first Black man nominated in the Pastry Chef/Baker category. Next Kareem reflects on his Food Network journey, from sharing his story on Dig In With to competing on Beat Bobby Flay . Plus the lessons, laughs, and dance breaks along the way. Follow Food Network on Instagram: HERE Follow Jaymee Sire on Instagram: HERE Follow Kareem Queemen on Instagram: HERE Learn More about Dig in With : HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.