Burnt Hands Perspective

Antonio Caruana and Kristen Crowley
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This is a raw and unfiltered look into the state of the restaurant industry as a whole, powered by longtime friends Chef/Owner Antonio Caruana and former bartender turned News Anchor/TV Host Kristen Crowley.Representing all aspects of the industry from the front to the back of the house we will dig into the juiciest stories and pull from decades of experience in one of the sexiest and most exciting industries in the world...the food and beverage industry. From international chefs, sommeliers, industry pros, and so much more, this show will cover all of it without a filter. You turn up the volume; we'll turn up the heat.Support the show here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2388325/support

  1. FEB 13

    5 Things You NEED to Know Before Dating a Chef (Don't Say We Didn't Warn You!)

    Send a text 🔥 BRUTAL RELATIONSHIP TRUTHS! Chef Antonio Caruana and KC break down the REAL challenges of dating someone in the restaurant industry! 5 ESSENTIAL Things to Know: ✅ #1: There's NO Schedule - Tuesday at 2 pm might be date night, not Friday ✅ #2: Holidays Don't Exist - Christmas Eve, Valentine's Day, New Year's = WORK ✅ #3: Kitchen Aggression is REAL - We argue fast, and it carries over ✅ #4: Money Isn't Everything - Long hours, hard work, but not always big paychecks ✅ #5: We Want to be Cooked FOR - Stop saying you won't cook for us! HARSH REALITIES: 🔪 12+ hour shifts are normal, not the exception 💔 Many relationships don't survive the industry demands 🍽️ We eat off milk crates, not fancy tables 📱 Don't just show up at work - we might be in the weeds 💰 Moving cities for opportunities is part of the game From 30+ years in kitchens - this is the unfiltered truth about chef life and relationships. Follow Burnt Hands Perspective: Instagram: @theburnthandsperspective Subscribe for more industry reality checks! #DatingAChef #ChefLife #RestaurantIndustry #BurntHandsPerspective #KitchenLife #RelationshipAdvice #ChefStruggles Welcome to the show! Burnt Hands Perspective Support the show VIRTUAL TIP JAR: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2388325/support CONTACT US: www.burnthandsperspective.com info@reframeyourbrand.com IG @Theburnthandsperspective Thank you to our location sponsor, Luce Secondo, located in Summit Pointe in Chesapeake, VA www.lucesecondo.com For sponsorship opportunities, don't hesitate to get in touch with us directly. *The views and opinions on this show are meant for entertainment purposes only. They do not reflect the views of our sponsors. We are not here to babysit your feelings, if you are a true industry pro, you will know that what we say is meant to make you laugh and have a great time. If you don't get that, this is not the podcast for you. You've been warned. Enjoy the ride!

    30 min

  2. FEB 6

    5 Things You NEED to Know Before Your Chef Interview (Don't Embarrass Yourself!)

    Send a text 🔥 GAME-CHANGING Interview Advice! Chef Antonio Caruana drops TRUTH BOMBS about what it REALLY takes to get hired in a professional kitchen! 5 ESSENTIAL Tips: ✅ #1: DON'T BE LATE - "On time is late, 5 minutes early is on time!" ✅ #2: DRESS FOR THE ROLE - Show up looking like the chef you want to be ✅ #3: BRING YOUR KNIFE ROLL - Be ready to start RIGHT NOW ✅ #4: KNOW YOUR WORTH - Research salary ranges and have a number ready ✅ #5: DO YOUR RESEARCH - Know the restaurant, chef, and style of food BRUTAL TRUTHS: 🔪 Why showing up without your tools is an instant NO 💰 How to negotiate salary without looking like a fool 📱 Why your social media WILL be stalked (clean it up!) 🚫 What NOT to say about previous employers ⚡ The magic words: "I can start right now" From someone who's hired HUNDREDS of kitchen staff - this isn't theory, this is REAL advice from the trenches! Whether you're fresh out of culinary school or a seasoned cook looking to level up, these tips will give you the edge you need to land that dream kitchen position. Follow Burnt Hands Perspective: Instagram: @theburnthandsperspective Subscribe for more industry insider knowledge! #ChefInterview #CulinaryCareer #KitchenJobs #BurntHandsPerspective #ChefLife #RestaurantIndustry #CookingCareer Welcome to the show! Burnt Hands Perspective Support the show VIRTUAL TIP JAR: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2388325/support CONTACT US: www.burnthandsperspective.com info@reframeyourbrand.com IG @Theburnthandsperspective Thank you to our location sponsor, Luce Secondo, located in Summit Pointe in Chesapeake, VA www.lucesecondo.com For sponsorship opportunities, don't hesitate to get in touch with us directly. *The views and opinions on this show are meant for entertainment purposes only. They do not reflect the views of our sponsors. We are not here to babysit your feelings, if you are a true industry pro, you will know that what we say is meant to make you laugh and have a great time. If you don't get that, this is not the podcast for you. You've been warned. Enjoy the ride!

    27 min

  3. JAN 30

    5 Things You NEED to Know About Italian American Food (Don't Order These in Italy!)

    Send a text 🇮🇹 Food History Time Boys and Girls! Episode 66 is LIVE! Chef Antonio Caruana + KC break down the REAL story behind Italian American cuisine! 5 Things You NEED to Know: ✅ Why pepperoni pizza doesn't exist in Italy (and what you'll get instead!) ✅ The REAL story behind spaghetti and meatballs ✅ How mortadella became "baloney" in America ✅ Why Italians eat differently than Italian Americans ✅ The truth about portion sizes and dining culture Some Revelations: 🍕 Pepperoni = peppers in Italy (you'll get bell peppers on your pizza!) 🥩 Bologna comes from trying to recreate mortadella in America 🍝 Spaghetti and meatballs isn't even a real Italian dish 🧀 Why Italians don't dump cheese on everything ⏰ How Italians actually eat throughout the day This isn't about right vs wrong - it's about understanding the beautiful evolution of food culture! Italian American cuisine came from necessity, creativity, and immigrants doing their best with what they had. From Chef Antonio's restaurant LUCE - where authentic regional Italian meets modern technique, this is a great discussion on the Italian American culture and what needs to be done to save it! Follow Burnt Hands Perspective: Instagram: @theburnthandsperspective Subscribe for more food industry truth! #ItalianFood #ItalianAmerican #FoodHistory #BurntHandsPerspective #ChefAntonio #FoodCulture #Italy #foodshow #chef Cheftalk #restaurantpodcast Welcome to the show! Burnt Hands Perspective Support the show VIRTUAL TIP JAR: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2388325/support CONTACT US: www.burnthandsperspective.com info@reframeyourbrand.com IG @Theburnthandsperspective Thank you to our location sponsor, Luce Secondo, located in Summit Pointe in Chesapeake, VA www.lucesecondo.com For sponsorship opportunities, don't hesitate to get in touch with us directly. *The views and opinions on this show are meant for entertainment purposes only. They do not reflect the views of our sponsors. We are not here to babysit your feelings, if you are a true industry pro, you will know that what we say is meant to make you laugh and have a great time. If you don't get that, this is not the podcast for you. You've been warned. Enjoy the ride!

    40 min

  4. JAN 18

    Burnt Hands, Real Talk. Taking it back to episode 1 - The Origin Story! Season 6 starts February 2026

    Send a text 🎙️ SEASON 6 IS COMING IN 2026! 🎙️ While we're gearing up for an EPIC new season of Burnt Hands Perspective, we wanted to take you back to where it all began... NEW AROUND HERE? This is your required viewing! 📺 Meet Chef Antonio Caruana and KC - the masterminds behind the show that's been serving up RAW, UNFILTERED conversations from the food industry trenches for 5 incredible seasons. This is our WHY: ✅ Real stories from real people with burnt hands and real experience ✅ No sugar-coating the restaurant industry truths ✅ Authentic conversations that matter ✅ Building a community of food industry warriors From that first nervous recording to becoming the voice of the industry's hardest workers - this origin story will show you exactly why we do what we do and why YOUR story matters. Season 6 drops Feb 2026 and we're bringing the HEAT! 🔥 But first, go back to Episode 1 and see how two friends with a passion for authentic storytelling decided to give the food industry the platform it deserves. Ready to join the famiglia? Hit that subscribe button! #BurntHandsPerspective #OriginStory #podcast #FoodIndustry #foodshow #cheftalk Welcome to the show! Burnt Hands Perspective Support the show VIRTUAL TIP JAR: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2388325/support CONTACT US: www.burnthandsperspective.com info@reframeyourbrand.com IG @Theburnthandsperspective Thank you to our location sponsor, Luce Secondo, located in Summit Pointe in Chesapeake, VA www.lucesecondo.com For sponsorship opportunities, don't hesitate to get in touch with us directly. *The views and opinions on this show are meant for entertainment purposes only. They do not reflect the views of our sponsors. We are not here to babysit your feelings, if you are a true industry pro, you will know that what we say is meant to make you laugh and have a great time. If you don't get that, this is not the podcast for you. You've been warned. Enjoy the ride!

    31 min

  5. JAN 2

    From Comedian to 17 MILLION Followers - How the WEEWOO Guy, Jacoby Ray, Built a $75M Spice Empire

    Send a text 🔥 Ready to laugh and learn all in one episode? Meet Jacoby Ray - the "WEEWOO Guy" who turned MILLIONS of TikTok followers into a $75 MILLION spice empire! Jacoby's INSANE Journey: ✅ 30 years of stand-up comedy + 5 comedy specials ✅ Army veteran turned viral sensation ✅ ONE DANCE VIDEO = millions of followers ✅ Built MSH Nation from a bedroom to an 8,000 sq ft warehouse ✅ Partners with WWE's Bill Goldberg + World Food Champions VIRAL Moments: 🕺 The WEEWOO dance that broke the internet 🌶️ "Rub Your Chub" - the spice name that started it all 📱 How he turned followers into customers (genius strategy!) 💰 From $300 video payments to $75M empire 🎭 Why is he known as the "WEEWOO Guy" instead of his comedy His Secret Formula: Post 6 times daily across all platforms "Throw everything at the wall until something sticks." 20,000 videos made, 50 went viral (but that's all it took!) No religion, no politics - just pure entertainment This is the ultimate social media success story - from broke comedian to multi-millionaire entrepreneur! Follow Jacoby Ray & MSH Nation: TikTok: @JacobyRay  Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/jacobyray__official/  https://www.instagram.com/meatsohorny/ Check out their awesome products here: https://meatsohorny.com/ #JacobyRay #Weewoo #MSHNation #TikTokSuccess #SocialMediaEmpire #BurntHandsPerspective #ViralSuccess #Entrepreneur #growyourbrand  Welcome to the show! Burnt Hands Perspective Support the show VIRTUAL TIP JAR: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2388325/support CONTACT US: www.burnthandsperspective.com info@reframeyourbrand.com IG @Theburnthandsperspective Thank you to our location sponsor, Luce Secondo, located in Summit Pointe in Chesapeake, VA www.lucesecondo.com For sponsorship opportunities, don't hesitate to get in touch with us directly. *The views and opinions on this show are meant for entertainment purposes only. They do not reflect the views of our sponsors. We are not here to babysit your feelings, if you are a true industry pro, you will know that what we say is meant to make you laugh and have a great time. If you don't get that, this is not the podcast for you. You've been warned. Enjoy the ride!

    17 min

  6. 12/27/2025

    Food Judge Exposes the TRUTH About Restaurant Influencers and Growing Organic Followers

    Send a text 🔥 GAME-CHANGING Interview! Meet Anthony Martorina - Food Dude - the food blogger who cracked the code on authentic influence! What You'll Learn: ✅ How to build 50K+ REAL followers (no buying fake ones!) ✅ Why 30-second videos outperform long-form content ✅ The SECRET to getting restaurants to invite YOU in ✅ How to become a professional food judge ✅ Why engagement beats follower count EVERY TIME ✅ The difference between influencers and REAL critics GOLDEN Moments: 🎬 From film editing background to food content mastery 🌍 Traveling the world judging food competitions 🧀 That cheese hall story in Germany (11 halls!) 🇮🇹 Sicilian cooking secrets from his basement kitchen 📱 Why most food influencers are doing it ALL WRONG Anthony built his following the RIGHT way - 10 years of authentic engagement, no shortcuts, just real relationships with real people who trust his taste! Follow Anthony Martorina - Food Dude... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anthonymartorina/ Follow Burnt Hands Perspective: Instagram: @theburnthandsperspective Website: burnthandsperspective.com #FoodBlogger #FoodJudge #SocialMediaTips #RestaurantInfluencer #BurntHandsPerspective #FoodContent #AuthenticInfluence #cheftalk #worldfoodchampionships  Welcome to the show! Burnt Hands Perspective Support the show VIRTUAL TIP JAR: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2388325/support CONTACT US: www.burnthandsperspective.com info@reframeyourbrand.com IG @Theburnthandsperspective Thank you to our location sponsor, Luce Secondo, located in Summit Pointe in Chesapeake, VA www.lucesecondo.com For sponsorship opportunities, don't hesitate to get in touch with us directly. *The views and opinions on this show are meant for entertainment purposes only. They do not reflect the views of our sponsors. We are not here to babysit your feelings, if you are a true industry pro, you will know that what we say is meant to make you laugh and have a great time. If you don't get that, this is not the podcast for you. You've been warned. Enjoy the ride!

    24 min

  7. 12/19/2025

    This Grandmother's EPIC Comeback: Opera Singer → Shocking Gordon Ramsay → Food Network Star!

    Send a text 🔥 LEGENDARY Interview! Meet Rebecka Evans - the 65-year-old POWERHOUSE who's redefining what's possible! From starting a blog in her 50's to Food Network and Master Chef, Rebecka redefines the fact that age is just a number and you can reinvent yourself at any age! Rebecka's INSANE Journey: ✅ Professional opera singer for 18 years ✅ BACON WORLD CHAMPION at World Food Championships ✅ Beat Steven Coe (who beat Bobby Flay TWICE!) ✅ First person EVER to tell Gordon Ramsay to F*** OFF on TV ✅ Made it to semi-finals on MasterChef Generations ✅ Lost 70 POUNDS after seeing herself on TV ✅ Grandmother of 8 who started food blogging at 50+ EPIC Moments: 🎭 From opera stages to cooking competitions 🥓 Beating professional chefs as a "home cook" 📺 Gordon Ramsay COACHING her to swear at him on TV 💪 Incredible 70-pound transformation journey 🏆 Oldest person to finish 4th on MasterChef Generations This woman proves it's NEVER too late to chase your dreams and kick ass doing it! Follow Rebecka Evans: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rebeckasevans/ Website: https://athomewithrebecka.com #RebeckaEvans #GordonRamsay #MasterChef #WorldFoodChampionships #cookingcompetition #BurntHandsPerspective #GrandmaGoals #NeverTooLate #ageisjustanumber #foodnetwork  Welcome to the show! Burnt Hands Perspective Support the show VIRTUAL TIP JAR: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2388325/support CONTACT US: www.burnthandsperspective.com info@reframeyourbrand.com IG @Theburnthandsperspective Thank you to our location sponsor, Luce Secondo, located in Summit Pointe in Chesapeake, VA www.lucesecondo.com For sponsorship opportunities, don't hesitate to get in touch with us directly. *The views and opinions on this show are meant for entertainment purposes only. They do not reflect the views of our sponsors. We are not here to babysit your feelings, if you are a true industry pro, you will know that what we say is meant to make you laugh and have a great time. If you don't get that, this is not the podcast for you. You've been warned. Enjoy the ride!

    21 min

  8. 12/12/2025

    Food Network Star Exposes The Truth About American Cheese, TV Fame, and a 1.8 Billion Dollar Burger Empire...

    Send a text We sit down with Chef Eric Greenspan, who rebuilt American cheese with real dairy and zero fillers, then chose craft over cameras to grow a product, launch kitchens, and return to the line with a new Hollywood deli.  This is a raw and unfiltered talk on distribution, brand, and why skill beats clout. • origin and decline of American cheese • building a premium slice with aged cheddar, cream, and butter • how sodium citrate works without fillers • distribution through Chef’s Warehouse and select opcos • TV breaks, Guy Fieri’s “misfits” and authenticity • choosing brand focus over easy airtime • advice for young chefs on craft and humility • opening Mish, a Jewish deli in Hollywood • family, restaurants, and the service mindset Find Eric at Chef Greeny on Instagram — C-H-E-F-G-R-E-E-N-Y. Or go to Eatnewschool.com Welcome to the show! Burnt Hands Perspective Support the show VIRTUAL TIP JAR: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2388325/support CONTACT US: www.burnthandsperspective.com info@reframeyourbrand.com IG @Theburnthandsperspective Thank you to our location sponsor, Luce Secondo, located in Summit Pointe in Chesapeake, VA www.lucesecondo.com For sponsorship opportunities, don't hesitate to get in touch with us directly. *The views and opinions on this show are meant for entertainment purposes only. They do not reflect the views of our sponsors. We are not here to babysit your feelings, if you are a true industry pro, you will know that what we say is meant to make you laugh and have a great time. If you don't get that, this is not the podcast for you. You've been warned. Enjoy the ride!

    16 min
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This is a raw and unfiltered look into the state of the restaurant industry as a whole, powered by longtime friends Chef/Owner Antonio Caruana and former bartender turned News Anchor/TV Host Kristen Crowley.Representing all aspects of the industry from the front to the back of the house we will dig into the juiciest stories and pull from decades of experience in one of the sexiest and most exciting industries in the world...the food and beverage industry. From international chefs, sommeliers, industry pros, and so much more, this show will cover all of it without a filter. You turn up the volume; we'll turn up the heat.Support the show here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2388325/support

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  • Creator
    Antonio Caruana and Kristen Crowley
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    82
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 @2024 Burnt Hands Perspective, LLC
  • Show Website
    Burnt Hands Perspective