From Michelin-starred kitchens in France to building a career and business in Connecticut, Chef Franck’s story is about far more than food.

On this episode of Connecticut Unfiltered, Ellie sits down with Chef Franck — chef, entrepreneur, hospitality consultant, speaker, and author of Relentless Growth — to talk about the realities of the restaurant industry, leadership, entrepreneurship, and what it takes to continually reinvent yourself.

They dive into his journey from Brittany, France, to Connecticut, lessons learned inside some of the world’s most demanding kitchens, the evolution of Connecticut’s food and hospitality scene, and why getting uncomfortable may be the key to personal and professional growth.

If you’re interested in Connecticut restaurants, chefs, entrepreneurship, hospitality, leadership, personal growth, or the stories behind the people shaping Connecticut, this episode is for you.

GameDay Conor Geary joins Connecticut Unfiltered to talk about the unconventional path that turned a love of performing into a career. From managing a Hartford comedy club and trying stand-up, to working in marketing and sponsorship sales, Conor shares how those experiences eventually led him onto the field with the Hartford Yard Goats—and then onto some of the biggest stages in sports.

We get into the business and branding behind “GameDay Conor,” what it actually takes to command a crowd, and how he built a career as an MC and arena host for UConn, the Connecticut Sun, the New England Patriots and beyond. It’s a conversation about marketing, comedy, sports, taking opportunities when they show up, and building a career that didn’t exactly come with a roadmap.

Connecticut politics has rarely looked this uncertain. After nearly three decades in Congress, Congressman John Larson finds himself in the fight of his political career. For the first time in years, he's facing a competitive Democratic primary after losing the party endorsement to former Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin, while State Representative Jillian Gilchrest also secured a spot on the ballot, setting the stage for one of the most closely watched races in Connecticut politics.

In this episode of Unfiltered Connecticut, Congressman Larson sits down to address the questions everyone's asking. Is this simply a battle over experience versus a new generation of leadership? How does he respond to critics calling for change? And why does he believe he's still the best person to represent Connecticut in Washington?

We also discuss the behind-the-scenes reality of campaigning, the controversy surrounding the convention that reshaped the race, Social Security, campaign money, political strategy, and what he wants voters to know before they head to the polls. No sound bites. No debate-stage talking points. Just an unfiltered conversation with one of Connecticut's longest-serving members of Congress during one of the most pivotal moments of his career.

🎙️ Whether you're supporting John Larson, Luke Bronin, Jillian Gilchrest, or are still undecided, this is a conversation you won't want to miss. Stream now wherever you get your podcasts.