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Chef's PSA Podcast
The no-nonsense chef podcast for culinary leaders. Chef's PSA with André Natera gives cooks direct insight into kitchen management and what separates the pros from the rest. Featuring conversations with James Beard Award winners, Top Chef champions, and Bocuse d'Or competitors, we reveal the Michelin standards and discipline required to build a serious career. Weekly mentorship for BOH pros who want to GET CHEF BRAINS. https://chefspsa.com
Episodes
Chef's PSA PodcastLeslie Brenner on Restaurant Criticism, Chef Ego, and the Review That Changed My Career Ep. 229
Leslie Brenner is the founder of Leslie Brenner Concepts, a restaurant PR and creative direction firm in Dallas, and the former restaurant critic and dining…
Chef's PSA PodcastJules Cooking: Michelin Kitchens, Gatekeeping, and Why Chefs Must Share Knowledge Ep. 228
Jules Wiringa is the Dutch chef behind Jules Cooking, which publishes fine dining recipes and technique videos made for chefs. He came up in Michelin-starred…
Chef's PSA PodcastYOUR STEAK MENU IS BORING | Jess Pryles Ep. 227
Jess Pryles returns with more meat science. She is a live fire cook, the founder of Hardcore Carnivore, and the author of Prime Cuts, a 288 page guide to…
Chef's PSA PodcastMichelin Star in Under Two Months: Chef Christophe De Lellis Ep. 226
Christophe De Lellis is chef and partner at Mamani in Dallas, a French restaurant with an Italian accent that earned a Michelin star in 2025, less than two…
Chef's PSA PodcastWhy Chefs Keep Paying for Buildings They'll Never Own? Sarah McIntosh Ep. 225
Paid partnership with Toast. This episode ends with a sponsored bonus segment on menu pricing, built on data from Toast's Menu Price Monitor and their free…
Chef's PSA PodcastThey Said His Restaurant Would Fail. 21 Years Later, He’s Still Here. Abraham Salum Ep. 224
Abraham Salum has one rule he wishes every restaurant would adopt. A friend of his makes everyone pile their phones in the middle of the table before dinner…
Chef's PSA PodcastNick Walker, Are Your Line Cooks Still Loyal To You? Ep. 223
Nick Walker is an FSR 40 Under 40 chef who oversaw the James Beard nominated Meridian and now leads 11 Whiskey Cake locations across Texas and Florida. He…
Chef's PSA PodcastTim Laielli, 1.4 Million Followers, and Next Level Chef. Does He Call Himself a Chef? Ep. 222
Tim Laielli will not call himself a chef. He is clear about it every time someone assumes otherwise, including his own father, who is one. Eighteen months…
Chef's PSA PodcastMatt Lambert: The Church of Michelin, the Modern Tasting Menu, and What's Actually Worth It Ep. 221
Matt Lambert earned a Michelin star at The Musket Room in New York in four months, a goal he'd given himself three years to hit. He describes what followed as…
Chef's PSA PodcastWhat Working for Jean-Georges Actually Taught Him About Running a Kitchen Bryan Caswell Ep. 220
Bryan Caswell has cooked inside three very different kinds of rooms. Jean-Georges Vongerichten's kitchen in the early 2000s, where he learned that a quiet…
Chef's PSA PodcastThe First Latina to Beat Bobby Flay Breaks Down Her Real Numbers Ep. 219
Rosana Rivera runs three businesses under one roof: a bakery storefront, a wholesale bread program, and a catering and events company called Gatheria Studio…
Chef's PSA PodcastEduardo Osorio on Moving From LA to Dallas and Becoming the City's Hottest New Chef Ep. 218
Eduardo Osorio moved to Dallas from LA less than a year ago. Then Kent Rathbun, Dallas royalty, ate at Meridian and posted about it, and the walk-ins started…
Chef's PSA PodcastWhy San Antonio Is Texas's Most Underrated Food City With Enrique Lozano Ep. 217
Enrique Lozano is a Chopped champion, James Beard nominee for Best Chef Texas, and executive chef at Aguazul in San Antonio, with roots at Benny Frank's in El…
Chef's PSA PodcastHe Is The Third Generation To Run One Of NYC's Oldest Italian Restaurants Matthew Cutolo Ep. 216
Matthew Cutolo is a third-generation chef at Gargiulo's, the Coney Island restaurant his family has run since 1965 and that has fed Brooklyn since 1907. In…
Chef's PSA PodcastThe Century Where Food Stopped Being About Food | Bobby Hicks Ep. 215
Bobby Hicks read roughly 800 mid-century cookbooks to write one, and what he found was not a list of bad recipes. It was the exact point where American home…
Chef's PSA PodcastToby Archibald The Chef Who Traveled the World to Build One Perfect Restaurant in Dallas Ep. 214
Chef Toby Archibald is the New Zealand-born chef and owner of Quarter Acre, a Michelin Guide restaurant on Lower Greenville in Dallas. Texas Monthly named it…
Chef's PSA PodcastThe Food Is a Bonus. Hospitality Is the Point. Chef Geno McWilliams Ep. 213
Geno McWilliams is the self-taught chef and owner of Lucia's Italian Kitchen in Effingham, Illinois, a 39-seat open kitchen Italian restaurant three hours…
Chef's PSA PodcastMatt McCallister on Getting Sober, Losing His Restaurant, and Why He Is Going Back Ep. 212
Chef Matt McCallister is the Food and Wine Best New Chef 2014, three-time James Beard Award finalist, and one of a handful of chefs to ever receive a five-star…
Chef's PSA PodcastLady Line Cook Finally on Chef's PSA Ep. 211
Hanalei Souza is the sous chef, author, and content creator behind @ladylinecook, one of the most recognized culinary humor and leadership voices on Instagram…
Chef's PSA PodcastRJ Yoakum on Imposter Syndrome, Meat Cookery, and What Nobody Tells You Ep. 210
Chef RJ Yoakum is the chef de cuisine at Michelin-recommended Sushi Kozy in Dallas, a kaiseki-inspired omakase restaurant from chef-owner Paul Ko. A 2025 James…
Chef's PSA PodcastTodd Duplechan and Jessica Maher on What Makes a Great Cook Ep. 209
Todd Duplechan and Jessica Maher are the husband-and-wife chef-owners of Lenoir, a MICHELIN Guide restaurant in Austin's Bouldin Creek neighborhood open since…
Chef's PSA PodcastThree-Time James Beard Finalist on Building a Hospitality Empire Ep. 208
Chef Brian Lewis is the founder and CEO of Full House Hospitality Group and a three-time James Beard Award finalist for Best Chef Northeast, with nominations…
Chef's PSA PodcastHow to Hire 196 People in One Week: Jason Dady's Playbook Ep. 207
Chef Jason Dady is one of San Antonio's most prolific restaurateurs, having opened 20 restaurants over 25 years through the Jason Dady Restaurant Group. A San…
Chef's PSA PodcastBocuse d'Or Gold to America's Culinary Cup: Matt Peters Ep. 206
Chef Matt Peters is the first American chef to win gold at the Bocuse d'Or, the most technically demanding culinary competition in the world. He trained under…
Chef's PSA PodcastMichelin Stars, Brisket Mastery, and the Price of Success Ep.205
Evan LeRoy is the co-owner and pitmaster of LeRoy and Lewis Barbecue in Austin, Texas. A Michelin star recipient in the MICHELIN Guide Texas 2024, number two…
Chef's PSA PodcastFancy Chef Calls, $10K Restaurants, and Originals vs. Covers | Chef's PSA Ep. 204
Phillip Frankland Lee is the co-owner and executive chef of Scratch Restaurants Group, the Michelin-starred hospitality company he operates with his wife and…
Chef's PSA PodcastHow Chaos Builds Great Chefs: Josh Sutcliff on 55 Seventy Episode. 203
Chef Josh Sutcliff is the Corporate Executive Chef and Partner at 55 Seventy, a private members club for wine lovers with locations in Dallas and Houston. A Le…
Chef's PSA PodcastFrom Celebrity Chef to a Bigger Mission. David Bull Episode 202
Chef David Bull is Austin's first Iron Chef America competitor, Food and Wine Best New Chef 2003, two-time James Beard Foundation nominee, and Regional Vice…
Chef's PSA PodcastBrandon Harpster on Cooking Smarter How Technology Changes Everything Overnight Ep 201
Brandon Harpster is the National Corporate Chef for Training and Events at RATIONAL USA. He trains chefs across the country, runs RATIONAL's culinary…
Chef's PSA PodcastCooking for 5,000 Before Culinary School Chef Chad Welch Ep. 200
Chef Chad Welch is an American Culinary Federation Certified Executive Chef and Certified Culinary Administrator, a Jacques Pépin Foundation ambassador, and…
Chef's PSA PodcastBuilding a Restaurant Under Pressure With Emmanuel Chavez Episode 199
Everyone wants the spotlight. Until it actually hits. Andre sits down with Emmanuel Chavez from Tatemo in Houston to talk about what happens when your…
Chef's PSA PodcastEmmanuel Laroche on Madagascar Vanilla and Flavors Unknown | Episode 198
Chef Andre Natera sits down with Emmanuel Laroche, host of the Flavors Unknown podcast and author of A Taste of Madagascar, to explore the global story behind…
Chef's PSA PodcastDan Kennedy on Meat, Fire, and Ego | Episode 197
Chef Dan Kennedy spent over 20 years in high end kitchens, most recently as head chef at Pasta|Bar Austin before the concept closed in February 2026. He is now…
Chef's PSA PodcastTop Chef Twins Brandon and Jonathan Dearden Ep. 196
Chef Andre Natera sits down with identical twin chefs Brandon and Jonathan Dearden to discuss rivalry, restaurant leadership, culinary school value, and the…
Chef's PSA PodcastDallas Dining Debate with Josh Sutcliff and Drew Stephenson : Episode 195
Chef Andre Natera sits down with Dallas chef Josh Sutcliff and food commentator Drew Stephenson to unpack the viral debate surrounding the Dallas dining scene…
Chef's PSA PodcastThe Problem With Tipping Culture : Jam Sanichat Ep. 194
Chef Andre Natera sits down with Jam Sanichat, chef-owner of Thai Fresh in Austin, Texas, to explore how restaurant culture, wage models, and culinary…
Chef's PSA PodcastMost Chefs Shouldn’t Be Owners: James Trees Episode 193
Most chefs should not open a restaurant. James Trees explains why ownership is finance and leadership, not cooking. From prime cost and food cost velocity to…
Chef's PSA PodcastNo Star Is Worth Your Health: Jake Rojas Episode 192
A Michelin-trained chef faces thyroid cancer and the real possibility of losing his taste. Chef Jake Rojas shares his diagnosis, treatment, feeding tube…
Chef's PSA PodcastShe Left Finance to Open 2 Restaurants: Laila Bazahm (Ep. 191)
She left finance to open two of Austin’s most talked-about restaurants. In this episode of Chefs PSA, Laila Bazahm explains how fine dining discipline…
Chef's PSA PodcastHow Chefs Escape Restaurants Without Going Broke : Joey Chavez(Ep. 190)
Restaurant kitchens are breaking chefs. Joey Chavez left the traditional kitchen path to build a private dining business that protects income, health, and…
Chef's PSA PodcastRestaurants vs Private Dining with Chef Francis Pascal Ep. 189
Chef Francis Pascal of Vendador joins André Natera to talk private dining, leadership, contracts, pricing, and the real business behind luxury events. From…
Chef's PSA PodcastThe 'No Recipe' Rule: with Brent Weathers Ep. 188
Brent Weathers cuts through the 'Instagram Chef' BS to reveal the reality of cooking without recipes. In this episode, André Natera welcomes back chef and…
Chef's PSA PodcastWhy Great Restaurants Feel Effortless with Tracy Malechek-Ezekiel Ep. 187
If this episode brings you value, leave a 5-star rating and follow Chef’s PSA. Great restaurants are designed, not improvised. Andre Natera sits down again…
Chef's PSA PodcastHow Michelin-Level Innovation Is Actually Built with Jorge Luis Hernández Ep. 186
If this episode helps you, leave a 5-star rating and follow Chef’s PSA so it reaches more working chefs. Chef Jorge Luis Hernández joins André Natera to break…
Chef's PSA PodcastFranck Desplechin: Luxury Hotel Leadership & The Trap of Chasing Titles (Ep. 185)
Is the climb to "Executive Chef" actually worth the sacrifice? Chef and Hospitality Leader Franck Desplechin joins André Natera to dismantle the myth that a…
Chef's PSA PodcastPhilip Frankland Lee: Michelin Systems, Omakase Economics & The Reality of TV Fame Ep. 184
What is the operational difference between a "good" restaurant and a Michelin-starred machine? Chef Philip Frankland Lee returns to Chef’s PSA to dismantle the…
Chef's PSA PodcastMastering Meat Science and BBQ with Jess Pryles Ep. 183
Don't forget to leave a 5-star rating and follow Chef’s PSA if you want more conversations like this. Jess Pryles joins André Natera on Chef’s PSA for a deep…
Chef's PSA PodcastLeonard Botello IV: The Truth About Fire, Barbecue, and Mental Pressure Ep. 182
Barbecue is built on fire, discipline, and pressure. Leonard Botello IV, pitmaster and owner of Truth BBQ, joins Chef’s PSA to break down intuitive cooking…
Chef's PSA PodcastBlade Geometry, Steel Science & The Truth About Sharpening (Ep. 181)
Knife work is the foundation of cooking, but most chefs are ruining their edges without realizing it. In this episode, André Natera sits down with Don Smolik…
Chef's PSA PodcastFrom Italy to Omaha: Chef Benjamin Maides on Craft, Farming & Tasting Menus Ep. 180
Chef Benjamin Maides joins Chef’s PSA for a direct look at ingredient-driven cooking, seasonal discipline, and balancing restaurant life with running a farm…
Chef's PSA PodcastAmanda Rockman on the Real Pastry Chef Life: Pressure, Craft, and Survival Ep. 179
Chef Amanda Rockman joins Chef’s PSA to break down the real pastry chef life—high pressure, long hours, technical discipline, and the mental toll that comes…
Chef's PSA PodcastBehind the Scenes with Legendary Chefs: Lessons from Ducasse, Gras & Splichal with Andrew Turner Ep. 178
Guest: Andrew Turner – Valley Wine Merchants (Newberg, Oregon) André Natera sits down with Andrew Turner to discuss what it takes to thrive in the world of…
Chef's PSA PodcastRon McKinlay: Pop-Up Dinners, Meat Cookery, and Life After Restaurants (Ep. 177)
What happens when you leave the stability of a restaurant to go it alone? Chef Ron McKinlay joins André Natera to break down the technical and emotional…
Chef's PSA PodcastJames Avery: Leadership, Wellness & The Reality of Hell's Kitchen (Ep. 176)
What is it actually like to work beside Gordon Ramsay in the most high-pressure kitchen on television? Chef James Avery (The Blue Team Sous Chef) joins André…
Chef's PSA PodcastAdrienne Cheatham: Le Bernardin Standards, Top Chef Reality & The Private Chef Pivot (Ep. 175)
How do you translate the discipline of a 3-Michelin-star kitchen into a personal brand? Chef Adrienne Cheatham (James Beard Semifinalist & Top Chef Finalist)…
Chef's PSA PodcastChef Life: Surviving the Kitchen Chaos with Eduardo & Elizabeth Espiritu
Ever wonder what it’s like to run a kitchen with your spouse? Join André Natera on Chef’s PSA as he talks with chefs Eduardo and Elizabeth Espiritu, a…
Chef's PSA PodcastChef Thomas Bille: From Garden to James Beard Glory | Episode 173
Chef Thomas Bille: From Garden to James Beard Glory | Chef’s PSA Podcast Chef André Natera sits down with Chef Thomas Bille of Belly of the Beast in Spring…
Chef's PSA PodcastDavid Breeden: Classical Foundations, Modern Precision & The Philosophy of Perfection (Ep. 172)
What is the difference between "cooking food" and "honoring ingredients"? Chef David Breeden joins André Natera for a philosophical and technical masterclass…
Chef's PSA PodcastRevolutionizing Texas BBQ: An Interview with Ali Clem of La Barbecue Ep. 171
Episode Description: Texas BBQ just earned Michelin recognition — and at the center of it is Ali Clem of Austin’s La Barbecue. In this episode of Chef’s PSA…
Chef's PSA PodcastBehind the Bar with Chad Solomon: Innovation, Cocktails & Insights Ep. 170
In this episode of Chef’s PSA, André Natera talks with Chad Solomon, Director of Innovation at the Cooper Spirits Company. From Milk & Honey to Midnight…