It’s the season finale of Katzenjammer, and in this special episode Jamie is sharing the behind-the-scenes of his 2013 appearance on the popular TV show Chopped!

Although he didn’t end up winning, it was an amazing experience that Jamie still treasures to this day. In this episode he reveals what surprised him most about being a contestant on the show, and one thing he would go back and change in his set up if he were to do it again.

Jamie shares what it was like to hear that he had prepared the “best piece of fish” ever on Chopped according to the judges, the moment he knew that he ultimately wasn’t going to be named the winner, and whether or not he would do it again if the producers reached out to him about a reunion show!

The last year has been a journey with its share of challenges, and Jamie and Leo wouldn’t have been able to keep going without the support of everyone through the last year. From the bottom of their hearts, they wish to give a big THANK YOU and are excited to see you back again when Katzenjammer returns!

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It’s the finale of the mini-series on the James Beard House, and today Jamie and Leo are looking at the subject of wine and food pairings. Not only is Jamie sharing more about his experiences with the food and wine served during the dinner that he put on at the James Beard House, but they both share how to choose a wine based on the origin of the food. You’ll also hear how they each discovered their own favorite wines, and a lot more!

If you’ve even been confused about what wine you should be serving with dinner at home, then you’re going to want to hear the tips and strategies the guys share in this episode!

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In this episode the James Beard House saga continues, as Jamie shares with Leo and listeners more about his experience putting on a dinner in this historic setting. Today in Part 3 Jamie describes the dishes he chose to make that day, and why he selected the food he did for this event.

To put on something like this it takes more than one person, and you’ll hear how he put together a crew and they overcame some challenges to thrive in what was a spectacular (but stressful!) experience for all involved.

You’re not going to want to miss the finale of this mini-series next week, where the guys share their tips and strategies for wine pairings, some basic rules they live by in the kitchen, and so much more!

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