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#441 Bill Oakley - Bill Oakley Culinary Events

Jan 30, 2026

Here we are again with the awesome and fun Bill Oakley. Chris and Bill discuss the evolution of The Simpsons and the rise of adult animation, reflecting on how perceptions of cartoons have changed over the years. They delve into Bill's culinary events, emphasizing the importance of audience engagement and the unique...

#440 Jason French - Open Kitchen (formerly of Ned Ludd)

Jan 23, 2026

In this conversation, Jason French shares his journey of navigating the culinary landscape post-pandemic, reflecting on his experiences in Lake Oswego and the evolution of his career. He discusses the challenges of sustaining a business in the food industry, particularly the shift towards digital platforms and the need...

#439 Edouardo Jordan - His story of his journey to the apex of the Seattle food world, the fall, and the recovery

Jan 16, 2026

Edouardo Jordan's ascent to the top of the Seattle culinary world was a long journey that started in his childhood St. Petersburg kitchen helping his mother, when given the choice of that or cleaning his room. Edouardo takes us through his high school, college and post college pursuits, one of which was working with...

RATF Classic: #399 Sandra Tavares - Portugal's Travel Designer

Jan 9, 2026

We're looking back to November 2024 and our conversation with Sandra Tavares...

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Sandra Tavares knows the people, places and things that make up a wonderful culinary and wine journey throughout Portugal. Sandra started her career as a journalist and found herself covering a burgeoning food scene, to the...

#438 Dominic Finzo - The Screen Door

Jan 2, 2026

Dominic Finzo from The Screen Door restaurant in Portland joins us to talk about the iconic restaurant's 20th anniversary, which they will commemorate in 2026.

Born and raised in Memphis, Tennessee, Dominic’s earliest memories are steeped in the comforting rhythm of Southern life—where supper was always on the...