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Brooks Reitz's avatar

TBPN for cooking - what do you think that would look like? Isn't that kind of what David Chang is doing (really poorly) on Netflix? Mario Batali did it really well - Molto Mario taught me how to cook.

Emily Sundberg's avatar

I think it would work better as a show like the taste, or a bourdain-y thing. Going around a city and streaming w chefs, diners, etc.

Brooks Reitz's avatar

What we are missing is a food personality that knows food/cooking/restaurants but also has an understanding of/passion for culture (art, music, fashion), someone smart enough to ask good questions, connect with people from different backgrounds, and know who to speak to that is actually cool/interesting.

Cindy's avatar

My age bias is poking through here but I would love to see a slightly older person in this role. I know from having a college kid at home that they are really attracted to "the cool oldies".

Cindy's avatar

And before Molto Mario, Jacques Pepin, Martha and Ina taught so many how to cook. I'll add that there is something very good for our collective mental health in watching cooking shows that put process and technique above entertainment. It soothes the brain and boosts confidence. More please.

Brooks Reitz's avatar

I would add Jamie Oliver to that - he taught me so much. Did you ever see my COVID era "show," Brooks Cooks?

Cindy's avatar

Love me some Jaime. Where can I find your COVID debut?

Brooks Reitz's avatar

It was on my Instagram, but I archived them all because I plan to bring it back one of these days via my newsletter.

Sumeet Shah's avatar

Food Network 1.0 was solid at this, especially when it overlapped with The Travel Channel. PBS also did such a great job with giving creative control to so many chefs (Julia, Jacques, Bayless, America's Test Kitchen, Ina, etc. etc.).

With ATK acquiring Food52, I could see them maybe being a candidate to build this?

Or maybe an evolution of Somebody Feed Phil??

Brooks Reitz's avatar

I cannot watch Phil.

Sumeet Shah's avatar

Oh no!! Why not??

(I do commend the team on cataloging everywhere they went on the Phil Rosenthal World site though!)

Brooks Reitz's avatar

I just find him very, very annoying. I’ve known people like that, and I can’t help but think there is a nefarious side that lurks beneath the happy-go-lucky goofball facade. Perhaps I am a cynic, but I just can’t get beyond it..

Sumeet Shah's avatar

Oh man. I understand the hesitancy, but I've done a pretty deep dive into Phil (for that same worry you have) and so far, nothing's come up! He's just a genuine dork.

That said, you should def play around with his site though, the resources are solid. https://www.philrosenthalworld.com/cities-landing

rb's avatar

Breakfast with Feed Me, love it

Emily Sundberg's avatar

I’m trying to be nimble. Being first is sometimes better than being perfect.

rb's avatar

FM- Feed Me, First Mover

Steven Swyryt's avatar

MTA internship could be awesome if they let the person be creative. Someone I went to college with is head of digital strategy for MBTA and got to do so many fun campaigns, start a podcast, and he can probably ride the T for free.

Emily Sundberg's avatar

they have a ton of internships across departments, super cool

Steven Swyryt's avatar

I’m going to change my resume so it looks like I just graduated, get a broccoli haircut, and send in a cover letter saying “let me cook.”

Emily Sundberg's avatar

I’ll write you a letter of rec

Hajni's avatar

An early letter, it’s still light out!!! 😍

Emily Sundberg's avatar

I’m changing some things around here

Yoko Sakao Ohama's avatar

Your On was my Kith! But then Kith did a Sesame Street collab and I caved and got a splurge hoodie for my toddler lol. And now this! It’s nice to feel surprised and intrigued about business sometimes 😂 ty for your service Feed Me!

Jeremy Burke's avatar

A “well‑known lifestyle and culture brand for men” is probably InsideHook.

Emily Sundberg's avatar

that’s what ChatGPT guessed

Sumeet Shah's avatar

I know Mike Conklin has been leading InsideHook for a while - it also could be Cool Material, but my guess is Rotary Digital. https://www.rotarydigital.net/