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Burnt Hands Perspective

Burnt Hands Perspective

Written by: 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.

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Episodes
  • From Comedian to 17 MILLION Followers - How the WEEWOO Guy, Jacoby Ray, Built a $75M Spice Empire
    Jan 2 2026

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    🔥 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!

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    17 mins
  • Food Judge Exposes the TRUTH About Restaurant Influencers and Growing Organic Followers
    Dec 27 2025

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    🔥 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!

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    24 mins
  • This Grandmother's EPIC Comeback: Opera Singer → Shocking Gordon Ramsay → Food Network Star!
    Dec 19 2025

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    🔥 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!

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    21 mins
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