Binging with Babish’s Andrew Rea: how creative stagnation and depression led to one of the world’s most popular youtube cooking channels with over 10 million subscribers (S10/Ep.08)

Andrew “Babish” Rea is the creative force behind the wildly popular YouTube channel, Babish Culinary Universe. Best known for his series Binging with Babish, Andrew shares how his passion for food and film led him to create an online culinary empire. We dive deep into his journey—from overcoming personal struggles and creative burnout to developing his own cookware line and embarking on new ventures like Bed & Babish. Andrew has used his platform to raise a significant amount of money for various charities including work with St Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Ugandan Water Project and more. Enjoy this episode as we go Beyond the Plate… with Andrew “Babish” Rea.This episode is brought to you by Fords Gin, a gin created to cocktail. (recipe heard in episode is below)Follow Beyond the Plate on Facebook and X.Follow Kappy on Instagram and X.Find Beyond the Plate on all major podcast platforms. www.beyondtheplatepodcast.com www.onkappysplate.com ***The Expo CollinsRecipe courtesy of Joe BrookeMakes 1-2 cocktails4 oz. Fords Gin2 oz. cucumber simple syrup2 oz. fresh squeezed lemon juice4-6 oz. soda water8-10 lemon verbena leaves2 pinches diamond crystal kosher salt1. Build all in an ice-filled deli cup and add lemon verbena leaves.2. Muddle lemon verbena leaves and top up with soda water.3. There is NO garnish - just put a top on the cup, cut an X in the middle and push a straw in.