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Food Origins Podcast
by Dave Sands
With my passion and experience with food, I talk to people about their origin stories. What they ate growing up, their culture, favorite foods, recipes, family traditions, awesome tools, best & worst restaurant experiences in the world and of course; their current projects, advice & businesses. Food connects us all, so let’s learn more about it together.
Episodes
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Inside the World of Tacos & Burritos | Mauricio Velázquez de León Food Origins Podcast 78
Mauricio has spent more than 25 years in food media and publishing, writing for Saveur, Gourmet, Escala, and Lonely Planet. Born in Mexico City and living in the United States for nearly 30 years, he brings a unique perspective to conversations about food, culture, and identity. As founder of the...
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From Italy to Texas: Chef John Ferrando's Story of Family, Food & John’s Place I Food Origins Podcast 77
Chef John's love of cooking started long before he ever opened a restaurant. Rooted in Genovese and Sicilian tradition, his lessons came from family tables in San Francisco, California, with Mamalee, his father John and from summers spent in Italy learning to make pasta by hand alongside his…
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The Godfather of Poke | Chef Sam Choy's Incredible Food Journey I Food Origins Podcast 76
Sam Choy's years of cooking alongside his parents gave him the skills and inspiration to make Sam a Hawaiian celebrity chef. His exceptional creativity, love of good food, and aloha for guests propelled him to the status of an internationally recognized chef, Food Network personality, and James...
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Food Innovation, Risk & Resilience with David Rabe I Food Origins Podcast 75
David is the founder of Kairos, a premium seasonings and provisions company built around the belief that the best moments in life happen around food, fire, and good people. What started as a pursuit of adventure turned into a lifelong obsession with quality. From learning how to hunt and becoming...
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Fire, Family, and Food with Chef Joel Gil Food Origins Podcast 74
Join us as Chef Joel Gil shares his inspiring journey from law enforcement to culinary success, highlighting his passion for open fire cooking, local sourcing, and the importance of resilience. Discover practical insights, memorable stories, and future plans that showcase his dedication to...
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From Orchard to Icon: The Ikeda’s Bakery Story I Derek Ikeda Food Origins Podcast 73
Derek Ikeda is a third-generation Japanese American carrying forward a family legacy rooted in farming, resilience, and great food. He operates Ikeda's Bakery alongside his father Glen, uncle Steve, and brother Brendyn—continuing a business first started by his grandparents, Sam and Sally Ikeda....
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Frontier Food: Cooking Wild in Montana with Shelly Meyer I Food Origins Podcast Episode 72
Entrepreneur, TV host, and Certified Chef, Shelly Meyer brings unique flavor to everything she takes on. Chef Shelly is the host of Shelly’s Game Kitchen where she treats viewers to her incredible homecooked recipes. First airing on ROKU, Eat This TV Network in 2021, then transitioned to CarbonTV...
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Unlocking Peak Performance: Nutrition Insights from Former Navy SEAL Jeff Nichols I Food Origins Podcast 71
Jeff Nichols is a former U.S. Navy SEAL Team Six operator and exercise physiologist who brings real-world combat and human-performance science together to prepare the next generation of Navy SEAL, BUD/S, and Special Forces candidates. As the Department Head of Human Performance at SEAL Team Six,...
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The Modern Rural Civilian on Food and Self-Reliance I Mark Bonnalie Food Origins Podcast 70
Mark is the creator of the Modern Rural Civilian channel, creating content about his ongoing DIY journey to design and build his dream "off grid" property and homestead. In the summer of 2021 Mark and his fiancé Heather sold everything they owned to buy bare, rural acreage in the mountains of...
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McDojos Exposed: Rob Ingram Pulls No Punches I Food Origins Podcast 69
With over 28 years of experience in martial arts, Rob Ingram holds a 3rd Degree Black Belt in Karate, a 3rd Degree Black Belt in Lissajous-Do, and a Purple Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. His competitive career includes an impressive (6-0) record as an amateur boxer and a (4-2) record in amateur...
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From Coast Guard to Crust: Jacob’s Journey with Fire & Dough I Food Origins Podcast 68
In this episode of the Food Origins podcast, Jacob Gonzalez shares his journey from the Coast Guard to running a successful pizza food truck, Fire and Dough, in the Flathead Valley. He discusses his culinary roots, the challenges of starting a food business, and the art of making Neapolitan…
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The Shokunin Sessions: Sushi Origins with David Utterback I Food Origins Podcast 67
David Utterback is a multiple-time James Beard Award honoree and the first Nebraska-based chef to be named a finalist for Best Chef: Midwest (2023). As the chef and owner of Omaha’s acclaimed restaurants Yoshitomo, Ota, and Koji (his flagship Japanese restaurant, high-end omakase counter, and...
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Thaan Charcoal: Built for Fire with Toby Roberts I Food Origins Podcast 66
Toby Roberts is a restaurateur at heart with over two decades in the hospitality industry. He started Thaan while serving as President of the acclaimed Pok Pok, and kept the flame alive while launching James Beard–recognized restaurants Gado Gado and Oma’s Hideaway. Across all of his ventures…
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The Truth About Honey: Inside Sonoran Honey Co. with Salvador Delgado I Food Origins Podcast 65
In this episode of the Food Origins Podcast, host David Sands sits down with Salvador Delgado, founder of Sonoran Honey Co. in Blythe, California. Salvador shares his journey growing up around bees, learning the craft of beekeeping from his father, and building a company rooted in honesty and...
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Arn’s BBQ | Bringing Central Texas Barbecue to Big Sky Country - Food Origins Podcast 64
Arn’s BBQ is more than just a food trailer in Whitefish, Montana—it’s a taste of true Central Texas barbecue in the heart of Big Sky Country. Founded by Arn and Leigha Mendez, the couple took their Houston roots and passion for low-and-slow smoked meats and built something special in northwest...
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Chef Authorized : Brandon Dearden - Food Origins Podcast 63
Brandon Dearden is a passionate and driven executive chef with over 20 years of experience in fine dining and luxury hospitality. Known for his relentless work ethic and dedication to his craft, Brandon has built a career defined by discipline, creativity, and a true love for hospitality....
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Tradition Meets Purpose: The Story of Rancho El 17 with Javier Contreras EPISODE 62
Javier Contreras is the CEO of Rancho El 17, a regenerative cattle ranch in Sonora, Mexico. Carrying forward the vision of Mr. Zambrano, Javier is helping reshape the ranch into a model of sustainable practices, ethical cattle raising, and premium beef production. Blending tradition with...
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Low & Slow with Russell Savage: The Heart Behind Pico's BBQ - Food Origins Podcast 61
In this episode of the Food Origins Podcast, I sit down with my friend Russell Savage, founder and pitmaster of Pico's BBQ. Russell’s culinary journey started in the kitchen long before he ever lit a smoker — attending Johnson & Wales University and training under acclaimed chef Guillaume…
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Mastering Wagyu: The Art of Butchery with Noriaki Numamoto - Food Origins Podcast EPISODE 60
In this episode, we sit down with Master Butcher Noriaki Numamoto, a true craftsman in the world of wagyu and whole animal butchery. With decades of experience across Japan and the U.S., Noriaki has become a leading figure in the art of Japanese-style meat preparation — known for his precision,...
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Señor Lechuga: The Brooklyn Heatmakers Behind the Sauce - Food Origins Podcast Episode 59
Meet Nico Lechuga and his wife Lauren, the founders of Señor Lechuga Hot Sauce out of Brooklyn, NY. What started as a small-batch passion project turned into a bold brand with serious fire—earning collabs with Joe Rogan, Hot Ones, Half Face Blades, Café Unido, Huckberry, Cosmo/GQ gift guides and…
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Green Beret to Gourmet: Nate Kouhana’s Anthem Snacks Journey - Food Origins Podcast EPISODE 58
Nate Kouhana is a former Green Beret turned entrepreneur. He brings the same discipline, resilience, and commitment to excellence from his military service into the world of premium meat snacks. As the founder of Anthem Snacks, a veteran-owned company, Nate is dedicated to crafting high-quality,...
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Sri Lanka to Montana: Fire, Flavor & The Wild with Ranga Perera – Food Origins Podcast Episode 57
Ranga’s journey is one of adventure, passion, and resilience. From his upbringing across Sri Lanka, Oman, England, Southern California, and Montana to his deep connection with fishing, foraging, and open-fire cooking, he has always embraced the outdoors as both a lifestyle and a calling. Now a...
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Train Protect & Provide with Jason Khalipa - Food Origins Podcast 56
With a CrossFit Games championship title and eight consecutive appearances at the highest level of competition, Jason Khalipa’s record speaks for itself. His lifelong dedication to training hard and his relentless pursuit of excellence have propelled him to success—not just in fitness, but in...
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Chef Chronicles with Jared Montarbo - Episode 55
Jared began his love for the culinary experience in his grandmother's kitchen. Jared attended the California Culinary Academy and started his externship with Wolfang Puck and has been working for him for over 20 years along with his mentor Erick Klein . At 17 years old he started working at Spago...
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Outdoor Chef Life - Taku Kondo - Episode 54
Taku Kondo, a sushi chef with a passion for outdoor cooking, brings the art of cooking in nature’s kitchen to your ears. From grilling over campfires to creating gourmet meals in the wild, Taku shares his knowledge, tips, and stories about food, adventure, and the joy of cooking outdoors. An...
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Warrior to Rancher - Greg Putnam of Little Belt Cattle Co. EPISODE 53
Greg Putnam, President of Little Belt Cattle Co., is a former Navy SEAL and now a rancher in Montana. His transition from elite military service to cattle ranching is both inspiring and unique. After serving in the Navy as a SEAL, Greg sought a new chapter in life that aligned with his values of...
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Exploring World Cuisine and Staying Prepared with Mike Glover EPISODE 52
Mike Glover is the CEO and founder of FieldCraft Survival, a leading company dedicated to teaching practical skills for everyday survival, self-reliance, and preparedness. With an extensive background as a former U.S. Army Green Beret and a seasoned survival expert, Mike has dedicated his life to...
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Let's Train, Cook and Eat with Tim Freeman - Inside BJJ EPISODE 51
Tim Freeman is a highly respected Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt under Sergio Silva and Eddie Bravo. With a deep passion for grappling and innovation, Tim has made a significant impact on the martial arts community as the host of his own Inside BJJ podcast and co-host of Grappling Hour. Tim has...
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Awaken the Animal Within - Danny "Boarman" Bolton EPISODE 50
Danny Bolton, known as "The Boarman," is a skilled outdoorsman, expert hunter, and passionate conservationist featured on MeatEater. With years of experience tracking and harvesting wild hogs, Danny has earned his reputation as one of the most knowledgeable and dedicated boar hunters in the…
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GRIT - Derek Wilson of Cross O Meats Ranch EPISODE 49
The Cross O Ranch was established in 1890 and has seen 6 generations live in the same house at the same location. It is nestled in the second deepest canyon in the continental United States and the beauty and views are absolutely breathtaking. Despite its harsh terrain, it is home to some of the...
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From Redemption to Flavor - Alex Bonamarte of Firecracker Farm - EPISODE 48
Firecracker Farm is family owned and operated in Palm City, Florida. From planting, growing, and harvesting their peppers, to developing, designing, and producing products, it’s all done one small batch at a time. It’s a handcrafted operation that handles with the care and enthusiasm that only a...
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Japan to the USA, Importing Japanese Wagyu & the Beef Industry with Mark Melnick founder of Trex Corp.- EPISODE 47
Mark Melnick was born in Tokyo, Japan of Japanese and Polish/Ukrainian descent . At an early age, Mark learned the struggles of managing a business because his parents owned an export company. After graduating high school Mark came to the United States and studied business and accounting. A turn…
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Martial Artist from Pearl City Hawaii to the Mainland & Beyond - Andy Hung - Founder & CEO of Dojo Outfitters - Episode 46
Andy Hung is a dedicated lifelong martial artist who has a wealth of knowledge in multiple fields. Andy was born and raised on the island of Oahu,Hawaii. Andy is a 2nd Degree Black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and a 4th Degree Black belt in Judo. Andy is the founder and CEO of Dojo Outfitters…
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Chef, Educator, Storyteller & Food Ambassador - Eduardo Garcia of Montana Mex - EPISODE 45
Chef Eduardo Garcia is a chef and avid outdoorsman driven by wild curiosity and a deep love of food and landscape. For Chef Eduardo Garcia, meals are meant to be shared. Food and cooking have served to connect with others in meaningful ways: taking him around the world as a yacht Chef…
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Health Eating and Habits with Greg Lapin EPISODE 44
Greg Lapin has made a living for the past two decades in Law Enforcement Special Operations and Government special operations, deploying to war zones throughout the world. Greg started his Jiu-Jitsu journey in 2005 when he was a New Orleans Police Officer because he understood what violence was…
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A Few of My Favorite Things - EPISODE 43
On this episode of the podcast I am solo. I take about some of my favorite tools, sauces and goods that I've come to love over the years. Although not sponsored by any of these brands, some of the products have become friends of mine, guests on the podcast and affiliates. Great visuals of...
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Becoming a Sushi Chef with Ryan Gallego of Trifecta Cooks EPISODE 42
Chef Ryan Gallego is a highly accomplished sushi chef with an impressive 20 years of experience in the art of Japanese cuisine. Graduating from the prestigious California Culinary Academy in 2005, he embarked on a culinary journey that would shape his expertise. His training at renowned...
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From Amman, Jordan to Oakland, CA - Shawarmaji - Mohammed Abutaha EPISODE 41
Mohammad Abutaha is Palestinian but grew up in Amman, Jordan and moved to America when he was 20 years old to study mechanical engineering. In 2015, he dropped out of university in his final year to pursue his dreams of owning a restaurant. Mohammad started as a dishwasher and worked his way up…
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Caviar Dreams with Petra Higby the CEO & Co-Founder of The Caviar Co. - EPISODE 40
Petra Higby is the CEO and co/sister founded Caviar Co. Petra was born and raised in Lubbock, Texas and her father is from Holland, and mother is from Texas. Immediately after college graduation, Petra moved out to Carmel, CA to take an internship with Coastal Luxury Management, assisting with...
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NY Bagels in California with Emily Winston the Founder and CEO of Boichik Bagels -EPISODE 0039
Emily Winston is the CEO and founder of Boichik Bagels. Born and raised in central New Jersey, she grew up eating a LOT of bagels. When her father had business take him to the Upper West Side, he would stop by Zabar's for lox, sable, whitefish, and chive cream cheese, then H&H for bagels, which…
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All Around the World Professional Chef with Elizabeth Binder of Hand-Crafted Catering EPISODE 0038
Chef Elizabeth Binder was born and raised in South Africa, inspired by her fisherman father and great entertaining grandmothers, she attended the internationally recognized Christina Martin School of Food and Wine in her hometown of Durban. After graduating, she landed her first cooking job at…
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Food for the People with Rhasaan Fernandez of Boffo Cart & Sam's Log Cabin EPISODE 0037
Rhasaan Fernandez is the owner of Boffo Cart and Sam’s Log Cabin. Rhasaan was born and raised in San Francisco of Puerto Rican and Caucasian descent. Growing up in the 90s, Rhasaan was exposed to all the diverse cuisine in San Francisco. Rhasaan worked his way through the hospitality industry…
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Homemade to CEO $35K to $35M in 3.5yrs : EPISODE 0036 with Justin Gill founder of Bachan's Japanese BBQ Sauce
Justin Gill is the founder and CEO of Bachan’s Japanese BBQ Sauce. Justin was born and raised in Sebastopol, CA and of Japanese, Portuguese, French and Irish descent. Justin dreamed of bringing his family sauce to market since he was a kid during the holidays. Justin, Grandmother Judy and his...
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Chicken Wrangler : EPISODE 35 with Franchesca Duval of Alchemist Farm
Alchemist Farm is a small family farm team headed up by Franchesca & Ryan Duval along with their two children in Northern California. Known for being pioneers of humane breeding and hatching, no male chicks are killed on their farm as they are at large scale hatcheries and all of their heritage...
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Connecting people together with Food : EPISODE 34 with Sean Nguyen of PapaWagyu
Sean Nguyen is the founder/owner of PapaWagyu. Sean is of Vietnamese descent and born and raised in San Jose,CA. We go over how we became friends through food and began working events together. Going over his family meals growing up like : Bun Bo Hue & Pho noodle soups. After traveling to Japan,...
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Revitalizing Community : EPISODE 33 with Matthew Kosoy of Rosalind Bakery
Matthew Kosoy from Mt. Laurel New Jersey is the founder & owner of Rosalind Bakery in Pacifica, CA. The bakery is named after Matthew’s grandmother, a nod to his family roots. The tech-worker-turned-baker started making sourdough as a side hustle, but his loaves quickly became a staple of the…
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Ancient Botanicals : EPISODE 32 with Judy Tan founder of Purely Drinks
Judy Tan is the CEO & Founder of Purely Drinks. Judy was born in Taishan in Southern China . Judy and her family immigrated to the USA when she was six years old and grew up in Portland, Oregon. A graphic designer by trade working for some very big companies; Judy took the leap to start her own...
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Golden State Hypeman and Restauranteur - Franco Finn - EPISODE 31
Franco Finn is a first generation San Francisco native. Growing up, Franco attended a bi-lingual French-American school where he learned to speak fluent French and that’s where he began his passion for the arts. Franco graduated with a B.A. in Communications at Santa Clara University, studying...
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Saigon to San Francisco EPISODE 30 - Monica Wong & Quynh Nguyen - Little Green Cyclo
Monica Wong and Quynh Nguyen are the founders of a Little Green Cyclo. I met Monica and Quynh back in the day in 2010 when they first started with their first Vietnamese food truck serving delicious Banh Mi and various dishes. Monica grew up on the East Coast where her family owned one of the…
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Italy and beyond. EPISODE 29 with John Ferrando a Chef & First Responder
John Ferrando was born and raised in the Bay Area specifically in Pacifica and San Francisco, CA. John is 100% Italian half Sicilian and half Genovese. I met John when we worked as police officers for the San Francisco Police Department. John learned a lot about cooking from his Grandmother and...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
With my passion and experience with food, I talk to people about their origin stories. What they ate growing up, their culture, favorite foods, recipes, family traditions, awesome tools, best & worst restaurant experiences in the world and of course; their current projects, advice & businesses. Food connects us all, so let’s learn more about it together.
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Dave Sands
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