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ACF Chef's Table Podcast

ACF Chef's Table Podcast

Written by: American Culinary Federation
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 ACF is excited to present the ACF Chef's Table Podcast. In each episode, ACF will bring you insightful conversations that support the professional growth of chefs and culinarians across the nation. Some episodes will feature in-depth interviews with top chefs, others dive into emerging trends, and sometimes, we're just here to talk culinary shop, discussing the challenges and opportunities affecting ACF members and the industry as a whole. The podcast airs new episodes on the first and third Tuesday of each month but be on the lookout for occasional bonus episodes. Below you can find links to where the ACF Chef's Table Podcast lives on the most popular platforms, view upcoming episodes, and check out both newly released and older episodes. Join us at the table as we push the industry forward, one conversation at a time. The podcast airs new episodes on the first and third Tuesday of each month but be on the lookout for occasional bonus episodes. Below you can find links to where the ACF Chef's Table Podcast lives on the most popular platforms, view upcoming episodes, and check out both newly released and older episodes. Join us at the table as we push the industry forward, one conversation at a time.2025 Art Cooking Food & Wine
Episodes
  • Episode 14: ACF 2026 Trends Report with Chef Michael Thrash

    Episode 14: ACF 2026 Trends Report with Chef Michael Thrash
    Jan 6 2026

    In this episode, podcast host Rocco Paradiso and guest chef, Michael Thrash, CEC, CCA, CCE, AAC, introduce the ACF 2026 Trends Report, sharing all the trending topics ACF will be featuring this upcoming year and discussing their rise to popularity.
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    40 mins
  • Episode 13: Holiday Traditions with Chef Shawn Loving

    Episode 13: Holiday Traditions with Chef Shawn Loving
    Dec 16 2025

    In this episode, podcast host Rocco Paradiso chats with Certified Master Chef, Shawn Loving, about holiday traditions and how his career has impacted his outlook on keeping and passing on traditions through cooking.
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    34 mins
  • Episode 12: ACF Apprenticeship Opportunities with Chef Chrystal Tatum

    Episode 12: ACF Apprenticeship Opportunities with Chef Chrystal Tatum
    Dec 2 2025

    In this episode, podcast host Rocco Paradiso speaks with the Chair of the ACFEF Apprenticeship Committee, Chef Chrystal Tatum, CEC, as well as ACF's Program Manger of Continuing Education, Kivi Hermans, about ACF's newly updated apprenticeship program created in partnership with Rouxbe.
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    26 mins
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