Zuby is joined by chef and social commentator Andrew Gruel, who shares his remarkable journey from being a childhood cook to becoming a celebrated TV chef. He discusses his career trajectory and his experience running restaurants in California during the Covid-19 pandemic. The conversation also covers the 2025 Southern California wildfires, Andrew’s family values, and his vision for America’s future

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Timestamps:

(00:18) Introduction

(02:40) Introduction to food/cooking

(04:59) The journey from child cook to TV chef

(11:23) Hardest points in Andrew’s career

(13:48) Transition to social commentary interests

(17:38) California during the pandemic

(21:31) Threats Andrew faced

(22:50) Pandemic reflections

(32:21) 2025 Southern California wildfires

(40:28) Is DOGE ‘draining the swamp?’

(43:00) How Andrew met his wife & importance of family

(50:27) What’s next for Andrew?

(51:30) Andrew’s outlook on America

(53:34) Outro

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#354 Andrew Gruel - From Flavors To Flames

Real Talk with Zuby

#354 Andrew Gruel - From Flavors To Flames