Starving for Attention with Richard and Jazmin Blais

Richard and Jazmin sit-down (virtually) with Andre Mack; renowned sommelier, winemaker and, most recently, essential worker in Brooklyn at his newly opened &Sons wine bar and market.  The guys wears a lot of hats and we get in to all of them on this episode.  Not to mention he finally settles the controversy over Taylor Pork Roll/Ham.  Plus, geek out with Richard as he asks those questions you always want to ask a sommelier from a Michelin-starred restaurant like: what's the oldest bottle you've opened or what was the most expensive bottle of wine you've sold? Come along for a inspiring talk and walk away with two solid sub sandwich recipes too.   Thanks for listening and remember to subscribe from wherever you get your podcast episodes.   Follow along for more on Instagram: @starving4pod @andrehmack @richardblais @jazminblais

Richard and Jazmin snuggle in with their favorite television producer, Rebecca Soldinger from the Rachael Ray Show and Broadway Sandwich.  They reminisce to pre-COVID times backstage and Richard finally gets Rebecca to admit the one dish she couldn't stand that he made on set! She also shares her top tips for producing at home that we can all learn from.  Plus an ice cream cake recipe, backyard wildlife and the great American road trip.  Subscribe, rate and listen!  For more fun, follow along on instagram: @jazminblais @starving4pod @rsoldinger @richardblais @broadwaysandwich

It's official! Our most popular guest and co-host is back on and Zooming with Richard and Jazmin! Food Network's own Aarti Sequeira joins us and to talk about producing content 24/7 in this interim moment and the challenges that come with it: spouses as directors, kids as cameramen, how ants equal airtime and that old school Triple G (Guys Grocery Games) mentality that gets them all in trouble.  Plus Richard and Jazmin's professional home kitchen sagas continue as do the woes for indoor dining in restaurants in California.  Join us for some commiseration and celebration!    Follow along on Instagram too: @aartipaartipics @starving4pod @richardblais @jazminblais

All the way from Rapids City, South Dakota, winner of Food Network Star, Justin Warner joins us via the technological wonders of Zoom. We talk about his newest book based on his hit digital show, Marvel Eat the Universe.  We pose the impossible question of who would Guy Fieri be in the Marvel Universe.  Plus we dig deep on home improvement, belching toilets, and how to live the RV life.  This episode has something for everyone, as always!  Follow along on Instagram for more fun... @starving4pod @jazminblais @richardblais @eatfellowhumans

*Spoiler Alert* Totally worth the wait! Richard and Jazmin take to Zoom with the newest Top Chef All-Star Winner, Melissa King.  Join us as we chat all things Top Chef All-Star Finale, why she's still hustling and some hot take trends!  In the open, Richard gives a quick TED talk on brisket, they discuss why everything is breaking at the Blais house and Jazmin gives a long awaited update on foster kittens.  Can't take the excitement? Neither can we! Subscribe, rate and review!  And don't forget to follow along on INSTAGRAM: @chefmelissaking @richardblais @starving4pod @jazminblais

SO many SPOILERS ahead! You've been warned!  Richard and Jazmin recap the Top Chef All Stars finale during the commercial breaks for your listening pleasure.  We recommend pushing play with us and watching the show while listening to our fearless hosts break the action down during the commercials.   You'll hear Richard lament sharing his crown, comparing selecting a sous chef to a Vice Presidential nominee and Jazmin gets all the feels on memory lane.  Plus who else wants a Tom Colicchio garden gnome that grills squab?!  Last warning! Spoiler ALERT! Follow along on Instagram too: @starving4pod @richardblais @jazminblais

Jazmin and Richard discuss the historical moment we are in and why they took a week off from podcasting (see our recs below for crucial listening). Plus BREAKINGNEWS, small business woes, and oh yeah, #summeriscoming. Some of our favorite podcasts featuring Black thought leaders, Black stories, and/or Black history.  Code Switch 1619 Pod Save the People Intersectionality Matters NPR Throughline : American Police Its Been a Minute with Sam Sanders Follow along on instagram for additional content: @jazminblais @richardblais @starving4pod

Richard and Jazmin pay a Zoom visit with longtime Food Network friend and fellow podcaster, Simon Majumdar.  Follow along as they talk perfect outdoor kitchen remodels, birthdays in quarantine, the brief history of Okinawan taco rice and how to regain your sense of purpose as everything slowly starts to reopen.  Come along for the ride! Thank you for subscribing. Don't forget to leave us a review and rate the podcast!  Follow along for more fun on instagram: @starving4pod @richardblais @jazminblais @simonmajumdar

The last great PIVOT of the Quarantine Chronicles brings you a shining ray of light and energy that is Ellen Bennett from Hedley and Bennett Aprons (and facemasks). We talk about making business decisions in the time of a pandemic, Jazmin rushes a kitten to the emergency vet and Richard is a ROBOT suffering a mid-life crisis.  Also, massive news for Richard and his love of BBQ.  Tune in! Follow along on instagram for more fun! @starving4pod @ellenmariebennett @jazminblais @richardblais

Now with more gossip and pop culture hot takes!! The Quarantine Chronicles returns (because we aren't sure when it will end) with Richard and Jazmin diving deep into the depths of Robert Pattinson's quarantine culinary mind.  Alison Roman takes on Chrissy Teigen and Marie Kondo for some reason and we break down our thoughts on the dust-up. Finally a long list of celebrities are now food TV stars and food influencers and what does it all mean?? Tune in to find out.   Follow us on social media for more of the story:  @starving4pod @richardblais @jazminblais

Keeping it Real-la with another installment of The Quarantine Chronicles! Richard and Jazmin are joined by their alternate universe duo, Jet and Ali Tila!  Join us as we chat working together as a couple during the pandemic. Plus we cook up some new business ideas together.  Richard whacks Jazmin with a golf ball!  Jazmin uses a "bad"word!  And Ali and Jet play our favorite podcast game that was made only for them, "Spilling the Tea-la". All this in under an hour! Enjoy the show! Don't forget to find more content and fun on our social media channels: @starving4pod @jazminblais @richardblais @alitila @jettila

Quarantine Chronicles is back with another installation of tales from the deep web!!! Richard and Jazmin divulge where their attention has been on social media during shelter-in-place. The rubberband man, tik tok, the Great Chefs series on youtube, PLUS CASEY THOMPSON joins us from under the sea!!! Stay in touch on Instagram : @starving4pod @richardblais @jazminblais @chefcaseyt

NOW WITH RECIPES! Richard and Jazmin are back for Season 2 and kicking off the Quarantine Chronicles live from the kitchen table. What have the Blais’ been up to in the kitchen? How have they sheltered in (mis en) place? Is anyone gluten free still? How is Jazmin dealing with “the other woman” and just how many dishes are we all washing? Find out these answers and less as we kick off the all new Starving For Attention! Follow us on Instagram for more hijinx! @jazminblais @starving4pod @richardblaisofficial (Tiktok)

Richard and Jazmin are back for Season 2 of Starving for Attention! Its a wild, new world worth exploring so join us as we make our way through the wide and sometimes unknown expanse of pop culture, food, relationships and beyond! Alright, we talk about memes and food and family life while broadcasting from our kitchen table... Follow along on instagram for more:  @starving4pod  @jazminblais @richardblais

Richard and Jazmin pick their allegiances for the upcoming Superbowl before chatting with celebrity chef Rachael Ray all about her take on some of the current food trends like rainbow bagels and why spaghetti and noodles are not the same thing. Remember to join us on instagram @Starving4pod!

Richard is back with Jazmin as they prep for the upcoming holiday and replay one of their favorite guests. Richard joins Carl Ruiz at his restaurant, La Cubana, in New York City for an incredibly fun conversation! Richard and Carl start with the in-depth analysis of jelly doughnuts you never knew you needed. Then, Carl discusses the process of opening his restaurant and the neuroticism shared by every chef who finds success. Later, the two play a fun game of 'Ruizing vs Blazing.'

Richard & Jazmin are here for the holidays and revisiting one of their favorite interviews. They are joined in the studio by restaurateurs and chef judges from Cutthroat Kitchen Antonia Lofaso & Jet Tila to talk about their humble starts in the television world, working with Alton Brown, and their opinions about the backlash against television chefs.

Richard catches up with Chef Grant Achatz in his Three Michelin star restaurant Alinea. Listen in as Richard recalls working under Grant at The French Laundry in the 90's, discuss outlets for their creativity, and reveal some of the ways they get to know their staff. Remember to join us at @starving4pod on Instagram!

Richard and Jazmin are ready for Thanksgiving. They talk about their favorite dishes and what they’re preparing for the holiday. Plus Richard revisits one of his favorite interviews with fellow Top Chef alum and friend Kevin Gillespie. They talk about his restaurants Gunshow, Revival, and Gamechanger, their time working together, and college football allegiances. Remember to join us at @starving4pod on Instagram!

This week Richard is in New Orleans with James Beard Award winning chef Nina Compton! They discuss Nina's rise to success with her own restaurant and recent awards. The two bond over the post-Top Chef career struggle to choose your own path with the pressure to make others happy. Stay tuned for a game called "Straight out of Nina Compton's Head" where Richard proposes ingredients and Nina improvises dishes!