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EPISODE · Jan 22, 2026 · 42 MIN

Chef Ben Robinson: Life Below Deck, Fame, Food & the Stories You Didn’t See

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Celebrity chef Ben Robinson, best known from Bravo’s Below Deck, joins Hidden Florida & Beyond for a wide-ranging, unfiltered conversation that goes far beyond the galley.From growing up between England, Cape Cod, and Australia to becoming head chef on some of the world’s largest yachts, Ben shares the unexpected path that led him to reality TV fame, including the late-night, slightly buzzed audition tape that changed his life forever. He opens up about what Below Deck doesn’t show: the grueling hours, behind-the-scenes production moments, celebrity guests, yacht life realities, and the pressure of cooking under constant scrutiny.The conversation dives into global food culture, wild culinary experiences, South Florida’s dining scene, life at sea, storms, pirates, fame, and the truth about being a chef in high-stakes environments. Along the way, Ben’s humor, honesty, and storytelling shine.  From cooking for Mariah Carey to dodging chaos on luxury yachts and navigating a career transformed by television.It’s funny, insightful, and packed with stories you won’t hear anywhere else.Hidden Florida & Beyond...where the real stories live beneath the surface.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Celebrity chef Ben Robinson, best known from Bravo’s Below Deck, joins Hidden Florida & Beyond for a wide-ranging, unfiltered conversation that goes far beyond the galley.From growing up between England, Cape Cod, and Australia to becoming head chef...

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