🎙️ This week on the Chefs Without Restaurants podcast, I speak with Brian Baumgartner @brianbaumgartner7625 the actor best known for his role as Kevin Malone on the TV show “The Office.”
📺 Brian’s portrayal of Kevin provided countless laughs and unforgettable moments, especially the iconic chili scene. Beyond his on-screen persona, Brian has ventured into the culinary world, turning a 30-second cold open into a culinary journey that includes a best-selling chili cookbook and an upcoming barbecue book.
🌶️ On the show, we dive deep into Brian’s experiences on “The Office,” uncovering the behind-the-scenes magic that made the show a cultural phenomenon. We discuss the initial fears of cancellation, the unique documentary-style filming, and why the show still resonates with audiences today.
🫘 We also explore the famous chili episode, discussing how it was conceived, what went into filming that messy, memorable scene, and how it led to Brian’s unexpected foray into the culinary world. Brian shares his adventures at chili cook-offs, the diversity of chili recipes, and his tips for creating the perfect pot of chili.
🥩 But the culinary talk doesn’t stop there. Brian shares his love for barbecue, his favorite techniques and recipes, and the communal joy of outdoor cooking. Whether it’s grilling with friends or perfecting a tri-tip, Brian’s passion for cooking shines through.
🎙️ As always, you can find the episode, linked below, and the show is available on all podcast platforms (Apple Podcasts, Spotify, etc). And if you share this post, or the podcast episode, you’ll be in the running to win a copy of either the Seriously Good Chili Cookbook or the Seriously Good Barbecue Cookbook
Full video podcast dropping on YouTube at 3pm on 5/31/24 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=COH9lDTHjnM&t=103s&ab_channel=ChefsWithoutRestaurants
Audio Podcast available here, and on all platforms https://www.podpage.com/chefs-without-restaurants/the-offices-brian-baumgartner-spills-the-beans-on-chili-and-barbecue/
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