American Gravy
by iHeartPodcasts
American Gravy is where bold flavors meet even bolder opinions. Hosted by acclaimed chefs Andrew and Lauren Gruel, this no-holds-barred podcast dives into food, culture, and real-life chaos with unfiltered honesty and a healthy dose of humor. From viral culinary trends and restaurant stories to personal rants and pop culture takes, American Gravy keeps it spicy and unapologetically real. Whether you’re a food lover, a free thinker, or just along for the ride, you’ll find something to chew on here. New episodes drop weekly... bring your appetite and your opinion!Don’t miss a drop of American Gravy, subscribe now and be the first to hear what’s next!Watch exclusive content on YouTube.com/@andrewgruel and follow @ChefGruel and @laurengruel on X and Facebook or @AndrewGruel and @lauren_gruel on Instagram join the American Gravy community.
Episodes
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Holiday Food Debates and What’s Worth Eating
The holidays are here…and so are the food debates, kitchen confessions, and big questions about what we’re really eating.Chef Andrew and Lauren discuss wild viral food news…including Japanese 7-Eleven egg salad sandwiches, Little Caesars stuffed crust chaos, Heinz gravy in a squeeze bottle, and...
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Food Crimes of the Internet
Chef Andrew and Lauren are back to cover the latest viral food controversies, shocking holiday kitchen confessions, and the biggest debates in food right now. They break down the “6-7” phenomenon at In-N-Out, question why spicy cereal exists, and take on TikTok food hacks that deserve an 86.…
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Vegan Backlash, Cinnamon Paper & Sweetgreen’s Robot Line
A vegan restaurant sparks outrage after adding meat, Cinnabon launches cinnamon-scented wrapping paper, and Chefs Andrew and Lauren break down wild SNAP-benefit fraud, including $25K rollover balances and payments going to the deceased. Plus: ant invasions, parenting chaos, spam history…
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Tiramisu Champs, Fast-Food Lawsuits & Egg Truths
Starbucks ice scandals, Subway footlong drama, and Wendy’s infamous chili hoax kick off a wild ride as Chefs Andrew and Lauren dive into fast-food lawsuits, Japan winning Italy’s tiramisu championship, and bizarre food facts like bug-based red dye and the sliced-bread ban. Plus: egg-label…
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AI Cashiers, Secret Chick-fil-A Cafés, and Thanksgiving Hacks
Chef Andrew and Lauren are serving up the week’s hottest food stories…from the rise of AI cashiers and fast-food automation to Chick-fil-A’s secret new spinoff café. Plus, they dig into the surprising truth behind “natural” foods and share some essential Thanksgiving cooking tips! Subscribe now…
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Trader Joe’s Recalls, Viral Food Trends & Kitchen Secrets
Caviar on cinnamon rolls?! Yep, Chef Andrew Gruel actually tried it… and that’s just the beginning. Lauren and Chef Andrew dive into wild food mashups, shocking Trader Joe’s recall news, and the kitchen secrets chefs never spill. Subscribe now for food, freedom, and the real stories behind what’s...
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Tariffs, Turkey & What’s Really on America’s Plate
From Trump’s new China trade deal to radioactive shrimp recalls, Chef Andrew and Lauren break down what’s happening behind the headlines, and how it all hits your dinner table. They also dish on Cracker Barrel’s viral comeback, ant yogurt gone too far, and their favorite sheet-pan cooking hacks…
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SNAP Judgement and the Delivery Dilemma
What happens when $10 billion in food stamps goes to DoorDash and Uber Eats? Chef Andrew and Lauren unpack the wild truth about the SNAP program, delivery app scams, and why America’s nutrition system is broken. Plus, LA’s front-yard farms, Thanksgiving prep, and pro cooking hacks. Subscribe now...
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Hot Ice Cream and Cold Politics
Chef Andrew and Lauren break down how a dispute between politicians and the restaurant industry could reshape restaurants, grocery stores, and food prices across the country.Then they dig into the wildest food headlines of the week…from America’s favorite candy to the strange world of “hot ice...
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From Argentinian Beef to Baja Blast: What’s Really Cooking in America
Beef prices are surging, and the U.S. plans to spend $50B on Argentinian imports... what could go wrong? Chef Andrew and Lauren break down who really profits, the Del Taco shake-up, the viral Baja Blast Pie, and a deep dive on Thanksgiving turkey costs. Real talk, real food, and one sharp cooking...
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Ultra-Processed Chaos and Pumpkin Madness
This week, Andrew and Lauren dive into a viral article on ultra-processed foods and parenting guilt when it comes to your kid’s diet…and Andrew breaks down what “ultra-processed” really means. PLUS…they discuss America’s protein obsession, the death of MTV, and the most over-the-top pumpkin trend...
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Cracker Barrel Drama & Late-Night Waffle Wars
It’s another serving of American Gravy…where food meets fun, and flavor meets the absurd! Andrew and Lauren dive into the Cracker Barrel rebrand gone wrong…and why so many food brands are losing their flavor in more ways than one. PLUS…why diners deserve a comeback…a quick kitchen hack for…
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Cold Sears, Hot Takes and the Air Fryer Apocalypse
In this week’s episode of American Gravy, Andrew and Lauren Gruel dive into the wild world of food rules and fall favorites. From debating whether pumpkin spice has finally jumped the shark… to Andrew’s latest kitchen experiment gone hilariously wrong. They get candid about restaurant culture,...
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Deep-Fried Chaos: Matcha Pizza, Stolen Tequila & the Great Pan Debate
Today on American Gravy, Chef Andrew Gruel and Lauren Gruel serve up a feast of the ridiculous and the real. From deep-fried ice cream machines to pickle cupcakes and matcha cheese pizza, food news has officially gone off the rails. They break down California’s plan to ban ultra-processed foods…
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The War on Meat, Matcha Madness & Plane Food Fails
Today on American Gravy, Chef Andrew and Lauren Gruel are back with another serving of unfiltered talk at the intersection of food, culture, and common sense. This week, they break down why meat prices keep climbing while junk food gets cheaper, how government subsidies created America’s monocrop...
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Hot Cheetos, Cold Sears & Sinkholes: The Unfiltered Truth About Food Today
In the premiere episode of American Gravy, Chef Andrew Gruel and his wife Lauren serve up a no-holds-barred conversation on the state of American food: from Walmart’s synthetic dye PR stunt to the broken food supply chain that restaurants are stuck with. They go deep on hidden costs, broken...
About this show
American Gravy is where bold flavors meet even bolder opinions. Hosted by acclaimed chefs Andrew and Lauren Gruel, this no-holds-barred podcast dives into food, culture, and real-life chaos with unfiltered honesty and a healthy dose of humor. From viral culinary trends and restaurant stories to personal rants and pop culture takes, American Gravy keeps it spicy and unapologetically real. Whether you’re a food lover, a free thinker, or just along for the ride, you’ll find something to chew on here. New episodes drop weekly... bring your appetite and your opinion!Don’t miss a drop of American Gravy, subscribe now and be the first to hear what’s next!Watch exclusive content on YouTube.com/@andrewgruel and follow @ChefGruel and @laurengruel on X and Facebook or @AndrewGruel and @lauren_gruel on Instagram join the American Gravy community.
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