Jaime and Matt connect with JWU alum Sam Burgess to help inspire new and upcoming graduates on how active listening and asking questions can lead to freedom in your career. Later in the episode, the chefs dive into how to serve to serve a great burger at your next summer cookout.

Jaime and Matt connect with Kansas City BBQ Judge, Jeremy Houghton to talk all things BBQ. Brisket to burgers, the chefs cover it all and in perfect timing for the upcoming July 4th holiday.

Jaime and Matt declare the summer BBQ season open for business.! The chefs debunk misconceptions on what belongs on the grill and lay out some backyard BBQ etiquette to ensure everyone does summer get togethers right. Later in the episode, the chef reveal upcoming Forge to Table giveaways happen throughout the summer so stayed tuned.

Jaime and Matt connect with JWU dean and secret econ guru, Jason Evans to talk about the California fast-food minimum wage increase and how that impacts the future of food.

Matt connects with Asheville chef and James Beard winner, Katie Button to talk about finding success through inspiration, resilience and consistency.

Matt connects with seafood evangelist Barton Seaver during the 2024 JWU FiT Symposium to talk all things fish, mentorship and cookbooks. This quick conversation results in a trip down memory lane and some "doing a podcast during a symposium" background noise.

Jaime and Matt connect with global master chef Karl Guggenmos and JWU alum Michelle Tulloch to discuss their newest venture: The Golden Plate, a global gastronomic experience that offers unique culinary retreats off the beat and path, combining history, culture, nutrition and a sense of meaning through travel. All chefs will benefit from the wisdom shared in this episode so check it out.

Jaime and Matt dive into the annual McCormick flavor forecast and talk about tamarind's versatility and why every emerging cook should have this in their pantry.