Andrew Gruel - From Flavors To Flames | Real Talk With Zuby Ep. 354

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:

(00:00) Introduction
(02:22) Introduction to food/cooking
(04:41) The journey from child cook to TV chef
(11:05) Hardest points in Andrew’s career
(13:30) Transition to social commentary interests
(17:20) California during the pandemic
(21:13) Threats Andrew faced
(22:32) Pandemic reflections
(32:03) 2025 Southern California wildfires
(40:10) Is DOGE ‘draining the swamp?’
(42:42) How Andrew met his wife & importance of family
(50:09) What’s next for Andrew?
(51:12) Andrew’s outlook on America
(53:16) Outro

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