Episode 8: Spice of Life w Chef Nick Clare

In this episode of Altered Judgement, Joe, Alex, and Pat are back in the studio and joined by a very special guest: Chef Nick Clare. The guys dive deep into the world of content creation, the importance of supporting local mom-and-pop businesses, and the personal journeys that led them to where they are today.From heartfelt discussions about mental health and fatherhood to a local pizza review from Sylvio’s Deli, this episode covers it all. The group also tackles the "Chicago Handshake" with a round of Malort, debates the best (and worst) seasons of the year, and discusses the challenges of balancing a health journey with being a food influencer.Follow the Guest:Chef Nick Clare@ChefNickClare (Instagram/TikTok/YouTube)Podcast: Thanks for CookingEpisode Chapters:[00:00] Intro & Housekeeping[03:01] Welcome Chef Nick[04:53] The Jump Into Content Creation[06:42] Building Community[11:47] Taking the Leap[16:17] Mental Health Monday[18:59] Fatherhood & Sports[27:37] Pizza Review - Silvio’s Deli[30:29] Food Subjectivity[34:13] Supporting Small Business[39:21] The Local Renaissance[46:31] Life as an Influencer[50:45] The Cheesesteak Debate[01:01:08] Restaurant Cleanliness[01:04:11] The Malort Challenge[01:08:44] Health Journeys & Food[01:14:10] Breaking Old Habits[01:21:51] The Season Debate[01:25:00] Ranking the Seasons[01:37:24] Outro & Final Thoughts