Welcome to episode 2 of Magazine St. Kitchen Presents: Speak Greasy with Gauri Devidayal, Season 3! In this episode, Gauri chats with Sid Mewara and Shashank 'Shanky' Jayakumar, the creators behind The Big Forkers, a popular YouTube series known for its raw, unfiltered food reviews and opinions on restaurant experiences. With a strong following in India’s food content scene, The Big Forkers have built a loyal online and offline community by offering brutally honest feedback on food, travel, and the culinary industry.

Sid, a trained chef with restaurant experience in the USA, shares his journey from the high-pressure world of professional kitchens to becoming a content creator. Shashank, who juggles a day job, adds insight into the passion that drives their popular food review series. Inspired by the legendary Anthony Bourdain, their aim was to cut through the “goody two-shoes” clutter in food television and offer something real and honest.

In this episode, they delve into the democratisation of food content on platforms like YouTube, where they believe many creators lack authenticity. Sid and Shanky pride themselves on paying for every meal they review and offering genuine reactions—whether good, bad, or ugly. They discuss the challenges of staying authentic, navigating relationships with chefs and restaurateurs, and handling online trolls.

Their conversation also covers their latest season, based in Delhi, and the exciting future of The Big Forkers, which includes a new focus on Northeast Indian cuisine. Tune in to hear their take on the food content industry, the art of criticism, and the evolving journey of The Big Forkers.