no proof

joshua gandee
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Hi, I’m joshua gandee. Within these chats, I've discovered that we all arrive at life without alcohol differently, but we share in who we get to become on the other side. Selfishly, my podcast 'no proof' is for the version of myself who didn't have it, but could've benefitted from hearing something similar to what he was going through. Outwardly, the conversations are amassing so that they will find the ears of the individual who could bare to hear them. I will continue my journey, and collect as many stories from others along my way.

  1. 3 days ago

    sam diminich

    In this inspiring interview, Chef Sam Diminich shares his journey from a childhood immersed in hospitality and addiction to becoming a sober chef and restaurant owner. Discover how sobriety transformed his life, enhanced his leadership, and inspired a culture of support and growth in the culinary world. Chef Sam Diminich is the founder and executive chef of Your Farms Your Table Group (YFYT). Diminich launched YFYT as a farm-to-table meal delivery service after being laid off due to the pandemic. It has since evolved into a hospitality group offering catering, curated events, personal chef services, and community-supported meals. In 2023, he opened Restaurant Constance, an intimate, community-focused restaurant where the seasons write the menus. Located in Charlotte’s Wesley Heights neighborhood and named after his daughter, Restaurant Constance was recognized as MICHELIN Recommended in the 2025 MICHELIN Guide for the American South. In 2025, Diminich was also named a James Beard Foundation Semifinalist for Best Chef: Southeast. In spring 2026, Diminich will open Grey’s Diner and Community Kitchen, named after his son, as the newest addition to the YFYT family. A Myrtle Beach native, Diminich grew up in his family’s restaurants, was formally trained at the Culinary Institute of America, and worked under Chef Georges Perrier at Philadelphia’s Le Bec-Fin before returning to the Carolinas, including roles at The Ritz-Carlton, Charlotte and as Executive Chef at Upstream. Outside of the kitchen, Diminich is a sobriety and mental health advocate and co-leads Charlotte’s Ben’s Friends chapter.

    sam diminich

  2. 8 Jul

    charlotte voisey

    Charlotte Voisey is the Executive Director of the Tales of the Cocktail Foundation. A long-time industry figure, and award-winning mixologist, Charlotte has had cocktail recipes published and placed on menus across the world including New York’s famed PDT and the iconic Dorchester Hotel in London. Charlotte’s passion for all things spirits and cocktails keeps her on the stage at all major industry events including Tales of the Cocktail, BCB Berlin, BCB Brooklyn, Aspen Food & Wine, Las Vegas Nightclub & Bar Show, Charleston Wine & Food Festival and Barra Mexico and as a regular contributor on television including appearances on The Today Show and the Food Network. From 2006 to 2024 Charlotte ran the coveted Brand Ambassador program for William Grant & Sons, ultimately leading 100 charismatic professionals across 40 countries. Charlotte is a spirits educator, becoming Associate Partner of the B.A.R. 5 Day Program in 2019 and currently consults on bar programs and cocktail menus globally.

    charlotte voisey

  3. 24 Jun

    lianne redcay

    Lianne is a mother, a devoted yoga student, and a yoga teacher, brand leader, and founder of hello, hi body - a practice born from her own need to find her way back to herself. Through movement, breath, and honest presence, she creates space for others to do the same. She also works in brand management for Modo Yoga, a hot yoga community in Columbus, Ohio, supporting its voice and growth. After choosing a life free from alcohol, Lianne stepped into a space that felt both unfamiliar and tender. Relearning how to listen to her body, how to trust her voice, and how to rebuild her sense of worth from the inside out. It wasn’t linear or easy. Yoga and meditation became a place to land, to soften, and to begin again. Today, she shares that path not as someone who has it all figured out, but as someone still walking it - offering grounded, non-judgmental spaces for healing, growth, and vulnerable transformation. She also leads a recovery meeting every Sunday morning from 9:00–10:30am. For more details, email lianne@hellohibody.com. All are welcome, the opposite of addiction is connection.

    lianne redcay

  4. 10 Jun

    law bird

    In this episode, I chat with Annie and Luke, the owners of Law Bird, a James Beard semi-finalist bar here in Columbus, Ohio. Their program has always impressed me, and they are a great neighborhood spot serving delicious and eclectic beverages that are exciting in every category. Please enjoy this chat that covers ownership, staff education, and Luke's personal journey with removing alcohol. We're a husband and wife owned and operated cocktail bar.  No big restaurant group or corporation here.  Our names are Annie Williams Pierce and Luke Pierce. Two restaurant industry lifers that decided to finally open our own spot in 2019. Due to a little thing called Covid, the first few years were a bit bumpy, but with that in the rearview, Annie and the team here at Law Bird are currently putting out some of our best work ever.  We release about 3 new cocktail menus a year, sandwiched in between some of our recurring pop-ups like our Holiday Tiki and Japanese Sakura Blossom season. We look forward to serving you at our bar!

    law bird

  5. 27 May

    chloe fisher

    In this conversation, Chloe Fisher shares her extensive journey in the hospitality industry, her path to sobriety, and the importance of community and mindfulness in both personal recovery and professional practice. She discusses the evolution of her perspective on mental health within the hospitality sector, the challenges of early sobriety, and the creative approaches to non-alcoholic beverages. Chloe emphasizes the need for relatable sobriety stories and the pride she feels in openly sharing her journey. Chloe Fisher is a Chicago-based Bar Director for the Alinea Group, where she oversees the beverage program at The Aviary. With years behind the bar and a career rooted in hospitality, she’s built a reputation for thoughtful leadership and intention. Now looking at the industry from a sober lens, she’s passionate about evolving the way we think about celebration, ritual, and belonging.

    chloe fisher

  6. 13 May

    jeremy umansky

    Jeremy Umansky shares his inspiring journey of sobriety, culinary innovation, and community impact. Discover how he integrates sobriety into his leadership, creates non-alcoholic beverages, and advocates for intentional hospitality. Jeremy Umansky is a chef/owner of Larder Delicatessen & Bakery in Cleveland, Ohio. Chef Umansky is a multiple time James Beard Foundation nominee.  Jeremy has been featured in numerous publications like Bon Appetit and Saveur and was named “The Deli Prophet” by Food & Wine Magazine. Jeremy partnered with Rich Shih to author Koji Alchemy. Jeremy found sobriety in 2002.  Find Jeremy on Instagram at @tmgastronaut, @larderdb, and @lardersupplyco.

    jeremy umansky

  7. 29 Apr

    lauren mcgurrin

    In this conversation, Lauren McGurrin shares her journey from the high-pressure restaurant industry to becoming a non-alcoholic beverage entrepreneur. I discover her personal story of overcoming substance reliance, exploring mental health resources, and creating a unique non-alcoholic Amaro called Mad Flora that redefines social drinking. Lauren is private chef and food stylist based in New York City.  More recently, she is the founder and "mad woman" behind Mad Flora non-alcoholic amaro.   https://drinkmadflora.com Listening make you thirsty?  Use coupon code NOPROOF20 for 20% off your order of Mad Flora!

    lauren mcgurrin

  8. 15 Apr

    michael toscano

    In this conversation, Michael Toscano and I reconnect to discuss our journeys in sobriety, the evolution of non-alcoholic beverages, and the importance of support systems. Michael shares his transition to working with Pathfinder, a non-alcoholic brand, and reflects on the empowering nature of sobriety. We explore the challenges and opportunities within the non-alcoholic space, the significance of daily self-care practices, and the role of inclusivity in drinking culture. The discussion highlights personal growth, the importance of being present, and the future of non-alcoholic programs in hospitality. Michael is a Brooklyn based sober hospitality and sales professional with extensive background in the world of craft cocktails. He is a former lead bartender for the 2019 50 Best #1 bar in the world Dante, he worked as the NYC Woodford Reserve Brand Ambassador; a role he held when he began his sober journey and maintained through the first 2 years of his sobriety. He also helped reopen Frank Sinatra’s iconic La Dolce Vita in Beverly Hills where his “LDV Gibson” was named in Esquire’s top 25 Martinis in the US for 2023. He’s a dedicated husband, dog dad, brother, uncle, and friend and is currently the East Coast Regional Director for one the fastest growing NA spirits, The Pathfinder.

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Hi, I’m joshua gandee. Within these chats, I've discovered that we all arrive at life without alcohol differently, but we share in who we get to become on the other side. Selfishly, my podcast 'no proof' is for the version of myself who didn't have it, but could've benefitted from hearing something similar to what he was going through. Outwardly, the conversations are amassing so that they will find the ears of the individual who could bare to hear them. I will continue my journey, and collect as many stories from others along my way.

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  • Creator
    joshua gandee
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    122
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © joshua gandee
  • Show Website
    no proof

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