#354 Andrew Gruel - From Flavors To Flames

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 futureSponsors:Sambrosa - Wake up ready to embrace life's opportunities. Try Sambrosa and get 10% off at https://sambrosa.com/zuby10Lucid - Are you a fan of dystopian fiction and sci-fi thrillers? Check out the novel 'Lucid' by Michael S. Milano at https://lucidthebook.com–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_Follow Zuby:https://x.com/zubymusichttps://instagram.com/zubymusichttps://facebook.com/zubymusicFollow Andrew:https://x.com/chefgruel?lang=enhttps://linktr.ee/andrewgruelSubscribe to the 'Real Talk With Zuby' podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify & more - https://fanlink.tv/zubypodcastMerch, Music & Books - https://teamzuby.com'Strong Advice: Zuby's Guide to Fitness For Everybody' eBook - https://gumroad.com/l/zubyfitnessSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/real-talk-with-zuby/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy