Episodios

  • Episode 19: Special Dietary Needs with Matthew McComb
    Mar 17 2026

    In this episode, podcast host Rocco Paradiso chats with Chef Matthew McComb as he shares his own experience of living with celiac and how that has inspired him to focus his business on crafting dining experiences that welcome everyone to the table.

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    41 m
  • Episode 18: Enhanced Nutrition with Matthew Thompson
    Mar 3 2026

    In this episode, podcast host Rocco Paradiso talks with Chef Matthew Thompson about enhanced nutrition and how chefs can think more intentionally about the food they serve and the impact it has on their patrons' health.

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    38 m
  • Episode 17: COURSE with LaKisha Harris
    Feb 17 2026

    In this episode, podcast host Rocco Paradiso speaks with ACF COURSE Task Force Chair, LaKisha Harris as they discuss the importance of representation in the professional culinary space and what COURSE is doing to make that possible.

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    43 m
  • Episode 16: Asian Dumplings with Nadia Liu Spellman
    Feb 3 2026

    In this episode, podcast host Rocco Paradiso sits down with Dumpling Daughter founder and CEO Nadia Liu Spellman to talk about Asian dumplings, the cultural roots behind them and the story of building her restaurants and company.

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    45 m
  • Episode 15: The Chef as a Salesperson with Chef Nick Snyder
    Jan 20 2026

    In this episode, podcast host Rocco Paradiso talks with Chef Nick Snyder, The Executive Chef at Morton's The Steakhouse, about the role chefs play in the sales process, exploring how culinary professionals can take ownership of that role to strengthen guest connections and enhance the overall dining experience.

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    31 m
  • Episode 14: ACF 2026 Trends Report with Chef Michael Thrash
    Jan 6 2026

    In this episode, podcast host Rocco Paradiso and guest chef, Michael Thrash, CEC, CCA, CCE, AAC, introduce the ACF 2026 Trends Report, sharing all the trending topics ACF will be featuring this upcoming year and discussing their rise to popularity.

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    40 m
  • Episode 13: Holiday Traditions with Chef Shawn Loving
    Dec 16 2025

    In this episode, podcast host Rocco Paradiso chats with Certified Master Chef, Shawn Loving, about holiday traditions and how his career has impacted his outlook on keeping and passing on traditions through cooking.

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    34 m
  • Episode 12: ACF Apprenticeship Opportunities with Chef Chrystal Tatum
    Dec 2 2025

    In this episode, podcast host Rocco Paradiso speaks with the Chair of the ACFEF Apprenticeship Committee, Chef Chrystal Tatum, CEC, as well as ACF's Program Manger of Continuing Education, Kivi Hermans, about ACF's newly updated apprenticeship program created in partnership with Rouxbe.

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    26 m