Jesus Saved Him from an Overdose, Surviving Cancer AND Hypothermia, & Andy Frisella Changed His Life

Mario rocks solo with Chef Eric LeVine, winner of Food Network's "Chopped", at 317 Main Street in Farmingdale, New York. The duo jokes about a little miscommunication, sharing food and Chef’s intolerance with spicy foods. He even shares a time that ghost peppers got him pulled over! Then, Chef talks about how our struggles make us who we are and his bittersweet experience with running the New York City Marathon. Hypothermia? Yup, Chef beat that too and still enjoyed some sorbet! After that, he talks about beating cancer and being told he had 6-8 months to live before filming for Food Network’s “Chopped”. Chef even killed his ego and believes in the power of authenticity. Next up, Chef talks about the Real AF Podcast and how Andy Frisella changed his life. They also talk about the impact The Ed Mylett Show, Gary Vee & Tony Robbins had on them - followed by an interaction Chef had with motivational speaker and trainer, Tim Grover. Forkin’ Good! Chef’s new cookbook is a must buy & Chef talks us through the process, photography, and struggles of putting this book out. This leads Mario and Chef down a mini ChatGPT & AI rabbit hole. Then, Chef shares what he thinks is the best compliment a Chef can receive, and Mario gets a little sentimental. Onto The Food Network, Mario asks Chef to choose just one show to watch - Diners, Drive-ins and Dives, Guy’s Grocery Games, or Beat Bobby Flay? Lastly, Chef tells us that he’d love to eat dinner with Jesus and shares that Jesus saved him from an overdose.