Go Fork Yourself with Andrew Zimmern and Molly Mogren

To celebrate the end of a great year, here is part two of our Best of 2014 episodes. One of our favorite interviews from 2014, Andrew sat down with Alton Brown in his trailer on the Cutthroat Kitchen lot to have a very honest and personal conversation about work, obsession and purpose.

Direct download: 144_Best_of_2014__Part_2.mp3
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It's part one of our favorite moments from 2014! Michael Symon talks about his hometown, Cleveland. Kevin Pang shares his insight into food journalism. Andrew's son, Noah asks Molly the important questions. Lidia Bastianich tells us about how she has seen the food world change. And Guy Fieri talks about how his public image doesn't match who he really is.

Direct download: 143_Best_of_2014__Part_1.mp3
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Andrew & Molly share their favorite gift ideas for the food and travel lovers in your life. Plus, Molly's bathroom prank and they give the Icarus Award to a man claiming to have cured alcoholism.

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Paleo author Danielle Walker explains how changing her diet saved her life, and they discuss why cooking is a spiritual experience. Plus, Molly shares her Pumpkin Pie story and Andrew tells us all about sous vide cooking.

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Argentine chef Francis Mallmann joins Andrew & Molly to talk about his new book Seven Fires and why we are returning to cooking outdoors. Plus, Molly makes a confession for Andrew. 

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We get a behind-the-scenes take at what's coming up on Bizarre Foods when Andrew calls in from Kazakhstan. Andrew & Molly discuss horse meat, misleading shrimp, and advice for your Thanksgiving meal.

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Andrew calls in from Vietnam to chat with Molly about restaurant openings, mayo lawsuits, and food textures. Plus, Andrew makes a new friend.

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Johnny Iuzzini talks about his relationship with Dorie Greenspan, how new bakers should approach a recipe, and his days as a club kid. Plus, Andrew shares his litmus test for dealing with a bad experience at a restaurant.

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Food journalist Kevin Pang joins Andrew & Molly to talk about his new film For Grace, the end of Hot Doug's, and the state of print journalism. Plus, Andrew gives his advice on eating bushmeat and shares what he thinks is the next new thing in beverages.

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Erika Lenkert of Gluten Free Forever magazine talks about why she wanted to create the magazine, why her Kickstarter campaign was the hardest thing she's ever done, and how we are slowly changing the way we eat. Plus, Andrew and Molly talk about tourist traps, gas leaks, and the New York City Wine & Food Festival.

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Andrew and Molly pinpoint the moment Pumpkin Spice jumped the shark. They discuss the best new restaurants in America. Plus, they talk about strippers...more than the usual amount.

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Andrew calls in from LAX to talk about the evolution of bacon with Molly. Plus, Andrew and Molly's biggest regret after visiting Germany.

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The man behind New York City Wine & Food Festival and South Beach Food and Wine Festival Lee Schrager joins Andrew and Molly to talk about his book, Fried and True, how he has seen the food world change over the years, and his tips for your first festival. Plus, Molly and Andrew talk about conquering fear.

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Andrew and Molly discuss food waste in the United States and what we can do about it. Plus, Andrew tells the tale of his ponytail, they rip on the Suitsy, and Andrew answers why everyone is putting "an egg on it."

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Andrew and Molly discuss the use of antibiotics in farming and how they can create superbugs. Plus, the rebirth of the Icarus Award and recommendations for the single traveler in New York.

Direct download: 130_Antibiotics_and_Icarus.mp3
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Andrew calls in from the Faroe Islands to chat with Molly about "Egotarian Cuisine" and the best uses for mayo. Plus, Andrew shares a few words about his stepfather Andre, and being raised in a home with same-sex parents.

Direct download: 129_Egos_and_Mayo.mp3
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Molly tries to recover from a State Fair hangover while Andrew is disappointed about some new fair foods. Plus, they share restaurant recommendations for Boston and their favorite ways to prepare pork. 

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Trisha Yearwood is the real deal. She's a Grammy Award-winning singer, host of the Emmy Award-winning Trisha's Southern Kitchen, and an overall awesome person. Trisha joins Andrew and Molly to talk about Nashville, karaoke, and Trisha's new projects. Plus, Andrew and Molly voice their frustrations with new Twin Cities restaurants.

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Cookbook author and host of Food Network's The Kitchen Katie Lee joins Andrew and Molly to talk about West Virginia, her time at Top Chef, and the pros and cons of being married to a public figure and starting her own career.

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Give it wings! Andrew quizzes Molly on her diner lingo knowledge. Are crickets going to be hitting grocery store shelves? Plus, Andrew and Molly share their top five travel destinations--domestic and international. 

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Andrew calls in from New York to talk with Molly about changes in the Minneapolis food scene, some new projects, and how to get over an aversion to some textures. 

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Chef Alex Guarnaschelli of Chopped and Iron Chef America joins Andrew & Molly to talk about passion, expanding your horizons, and how long it takes to become good chef. Plus, they talk about the new SCOTTeVest.

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After a weekend of baseball, Andrew & Molly talk about the All-Star Game. They discuss how cell phones have changed the dining world. Molly shares her sangria recipe and Andrew tells us how to get the full NYC experience in December.

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Portland chef and Top Chef Masters star Jenn Louis tells Andrew & Molly about her new cookbook, running a business, the city of Portland, and the secret to a good relationship. Plus, Andrew & Molly discuss  the soul food debate, tripe, and the best techniques for grilling chicken.

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Chef and host of ABC's The Chew Michael Symon talks with Andrew & Molly about Cleveland and how a city can change its image through its food scene. Plus, they talk about creating a good work environment and the upcoming All-Star Game.

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Andrew & Molly are joined by Stephanie Soechtig, the director of the documentary Fed Up. They discuss the misinformation surrounding food and health, the importance of making a change, and what we can do to stop the epidemic. Plus, their last-minute thoughts before Molly's wedding and the closing of Union Square Cafe.

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We discuss all things gluten on this week's Go Fork Yourself. Along with Elissa Altman of Poor Man's Feast, Andrew & Molly work their way through the problems of the gluten-free label. Elissa also shares her advice for food writers and talks about her upcoming book.

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Andrew & Molly are joined by GMO-expert Dr. Scott Fahrenkrug of Recombinetics to discuss the hot-button topic of genetic modification. Plus, Andrew shares his tips for incorporating bull testicles into your diet and what to do with all of that lemon zest.

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ProjectExplorer.org creator Jenny Buccos joins Andrew & Molly to talk travel, education, and bringing the world closer together. Plus, Andrew gets mad about the word "authenticity" and Molly goes DIY.

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On this special episode of Go Fork Yourself, Andrew has a conversation with Alton Brown about challenges in the food entertainment industry, obsession, and finding purpose.

Be sure to check out Alton's interview of Andrew on The Alton Browncast. 

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Guy Fieri joins Andrew and Molly to discuss balancing family and business, his new book, Guy on Fire, and being misunderstood. Plus, what to do when you are not happy with restauarant service.

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Author of New York Times bestseller Blood, Bones, and Butter, and NYC chef Gabrielle Hamilton joins Andrew & Molly to talk about her new cookbook, how to hold back, and honesty. Plus, restaurant recommendations for Maine and why Eddie Huang has got it going on.

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Andrew tells Molly about his weekend at the James Beard Foundation Awards from the Derby party at Eleven Madison Park to his meeting with Martha Stewart. Then Lidia Bastianich joins them for a special Mother's Day edition of Go Fork Yourself. Plus, the Zimpostor and where to grab a bite in Arizona.

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Andrew and Molly are joined by chef and author Ben Ford to talk about his new book, Taming the Feast,  being a craftsman (influenced by his father, Harrison Ford), and cooking a salmon in the dishwasher. Plus, Andrew and Molly talk about their weekend at Austin Food & Wine, and how to improve your cooking skills.

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Andrew calls into Food Works HQ from LaGuardia Airport in New York. Andrew & Molly air their airline grievances, Andrew tells us about the upfronts, and they share their recommendations for Barcelona, Istanbul and more.

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Texas chef Tim Love joins Andrew and Molly on this week's Go Fork Yourself to talk grilling, Austin Food & Wine Festival, and more. Plus, Andrew fills us in on his vacation in Costa Rica.

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Molly finished her Whole30, so Andrew and Molly check back in with Melissa Hartwig to find out what's next. Then, they chat with Chef Jonathan Waxman of Barbuto about how he got to where he is today, his famous chicken dish and giving back.

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This week, Andrew & Molly talk about Michelin stars, drama at Carnegie Deli, and an update on the Gasthof's disaster. Plus, more on the Chowdown Countdown!

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Andrew & Molly are joined by adult film star James Deen to talk about his new webseries, "James Deen Loves Food." Plus, why Gasthof's in Minneapolis will never see their business, and Andrew's recommendations for Colombia.

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The nominees for the James Beard Awards were announced this week. Providence Cicero, the chair of James Beard Restaurant & Chef Awards committee joins Andrew & Molly to talk about the process of picking winners. Andrew & Molly give their predictions for this year's awards. Plus, they discuss Travel Channel's More Chowdown Countdown.

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It's episode 100 of Go Fork Yourself! Molly is in the "kill-all-the-things" stage of the Whole30 Program, and Andrew can't help but rub it in a bit. They talk pies and ice cream, new restaurants coming from Guy Fieri and Jonathan Waxman, and women in the food world. Plus, something Molly can eat on the Whole30...kidneys!

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At the beginning of next week, Molly will be embarking on a 30-day challenge to eat better with the Whole30. Melissa Hartwig of the Whole30 joins Andrew and Molly to discuss the benefits and challenges of the program. Plus, Andrew and Molly discuss the issues with shipping food.

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This is a very special BONUS episode of  Go Fork Yourself. We ran out of time last episode to share our interviews from South Beach Wine & Food Festival this weekend. We chat with Trisha Yearwood, Anne Burrell, Geoffrey Zakarian, and John Kunkel. Plus, an adorable interview with Andrew's son, Noah. That is not all. Andrew and Molly answer a question about a mystery Vietnamese dish and Andrew shares how to make the perfect scrambled egg.

Direct download: 102_BONUS_SOBE_2014.mp3
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Josh Tetrick joins us from California to talk about Hampton Creek Foods' incredible plant-based egg. Andrew, Molly and Josh discuss sustainability, entrepenuership, and how we can make sure no one goes hungry. Look out for a special bonus episode of Go Fork Yourself later this week.

Direct download: 101_Josh_Tetrick__Hampton_Creek_Foods.mp3
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We celebrate Go Fork Yourself's two-year anniversary with some of our favorite things: food news and listener questions! Andrew and Molly talk plant-based eggs, Cinnabon, James Beard Award semifinalists, whole hogs, and more.

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Happy Valentine's Day from all of us at  Go Fork Yourself! On this episode, Andrew talks about his amazing BBQ experience in Atlanta, Molly explains why she wants the James Beard Awards to move to Chicago, and they discuss why we should all add insects to our diets. Plus, they answer listener questions about baby food and interior farming.

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This week's Go Fork Yourself covers the serious topic of alcohol and drug addiction. Andrew shares his experiences as an addict and how to help if you know someone struggling with substance abuse. Plus, Andrew and Molly answer some listener questions about food memories and encouraging friends and family to try new foods.

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 Andrew and Molly talk about their plans for Super Bowl Sunday, Andrew shares his near death experience and Molly talks about going vegan for a week. Plus, find out how Andrew and Molly feel about reservations.

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Andrew calls in from Lima, Peru, to fill us in on his travels. Molly tells us about her trip to Cancun including some of her culinary finds. Plus, they discuss honeymoons.

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Go Fork Yourself returns this week with Andrew calling in from Miami. Andrew and Molly catch up, discuss their New Year's resolutions, and talk about the great Sriracha debate. Plus, they answer the question: what do I do with a whole chicken?

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