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EPISODE · Oct 10, 2025 · 45 MIN

Ciaran Tracey | Journalist, Creator, & Documentarian | Chef Ismael's Kitchen Quest

from Chef Ismael's Kitchen Quest · host Chef Ismael Torres

In this episode of Chef Ismael’s Kitchen Quest, we sit down with Ciaran Tracey, the mind behind Eat Me. Big City Nights is a gripping, cinematic podcast exploring the philosophy, madness, and genius of Marco Pierre White.Based in Manchester, UK, Ciaran built his career in investigative journalism, contributing to productions for BBC Panorama, File On 4, and BBC Northern Ireland’s Spotlight. But his path took a creative turn from hard-hitting newsrooms to creating immersive, story-driven audio documentaries.With Eat Me, Ciaran goes into the psychology of one of the most complex figures in culinary history. It’s not just about Marco’s rise. It’s about what drives greatness, obsession, and the human hunger for meaning.In this episode:How journalism shaped Ciaran’s storytelling voiceThe creative philosophy behind Eat Me. Big City NightsThe untold nuances of Marco Pierre White’s legacyWhat it takes to build a story that feels aliveWhere to find Ciaran Tracey:🌐 Website: https://bigcitynights.io🎙️ Eat Me Podcast: https://eatmepodcast.podbean.com🎙️Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3JYPMFq...📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/big_city_nights_ About the HostChef Ismael Torres is a private chef, culinary storyteller, and host of Chef Ismael’s Kitchen Quest. Each episode goes into the minds of culinary leaders, creatives, and thinkers who are shaping the food world in unexpected ways.Support & SubscribeIf this episode inspired you —🍴 Subscribe to the channel👍 Leave a comment and share your thoughts🔔 Turn on notifications for more chef conversations

In this episode of Chef Ismael’s Kitchen Quest, we sit down with Ciaran Tracey, the mind behind Eat Me. Big City Nights is a gripping, cinematic podcast exploring the philosophy, madness, and genius of Marco Pierre White.Based in Manchester, UK, Ciaran built his career in investigative journalism, contributing to productions for BBC Panorama, File On 4, and BBC Northern Ireland’s Spotlight. But his path took a creative turn from hard-hitting newsrooms to creating immersive, story-driven audio documentaries.With Eat Me, Ciaran goes into the psychology of one of the most complex figures in culinary history. It’s not just about Marco’s rise. It’s about what drives greatness, obsession, and the human hunger for meaning.In this episode:How journalism shaped Ciaran’s storytelling voiceThe creative philosophy behind Eat Me. Big City NightsThe untold nuances of Marco Pierre White’s legacyWhat it takes to build a story that feels aliveWhere to find Ciaran Tracey:🌐 Website: https://bigcitynights.io🎙️ Eat Me Podcast: https://eatmepodcast.podbean.com🎙️Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3JYPMFq...📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/big_city_nights_ About the HostChef Ismael Torres is a private chef, culinary storyteller, and host of Chef Ismael’s Kitchen Quest. Each episode goes into the minds of culinary leaders, creatives, and thinkers who are shaping the food world in unexpected ways.Support & SubscribeIf this episode inspired you —🍴 Subscribe to the channel👍 Leave a comment and share your thoughts🔔 Turn on notifications for more chef conversations

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