what an honest, down to earth, touching and amazing interview! i can tell you’re an actual fan and i’m sure andrew appreciates that as well. thanks to you both for this early christmas gift!
Its really easy to take for granted Andrews videos and how much work they take to make. Its nice to hear the process and understand that this person has dedicated so much of himself over the years to make and produce these highly entertaining food videos. And not only has raised up himself as a person but has also used his platform to raise up others. Expressing this, I know I don't even know half of the whole story but its special to hear from Andrew his experiences, it makes me appreciate the show and channel and individual videos even more. Andrew/Babish you should be proud and thankyou for your contribution to society
Since Before Babish and ChefPK moved to new locations and made newer videos. ChefPK been giving his roses since 4 years ago. Been waiting for a collaboration between these 2 for 3 years.
Andrew, don’t be so hard on yourself. There’s a lot of us that just like your content for who you are without anything else. Enjoyed all the Japan vids, but hope 2025 brings you all over the place regardless of content or not. You are deserving of love and admiration regardless of whether it’s making Babish a profit or not. Go to Italy, chill for a bit, and maybe come back rejuvenated, but the audience will support you while you figure ish out. We got your back like a sweater.
Honestly. Andrew is one of my favorite creators because of his candor. This interview with you made me an instant follower because it’s just as honest and real as his interview with Josh from MK. Really well researched, poignant questions, and a lot of depth. He’s a phenomenal chef and a relatable guy. SA is difficult to talk about, but especially for a guy in the public eye…same goes for mental health and addiction struggles. He’s a genuine human and I love him for it. Haven’t found a video with him where I didn’t find him relatable or fun to watch. Great interview. I think you, Josh and Sean Evans are up there with the amount of care and finesse you put into your line of questioning…honestly, awesome job.
I think a lot of that magic in a bottle was a combination of the music, the high quality video, the charm of Andrew's personality and humor, the way it was shot with a focus on just the hands, and the real star of the show (besides the awesome food) Babish's silky smooth voice. Seriously he could make money just doing ASMR. Even in this interview I'm like "I could listen to his voice all day."
This was a great interview, I appreciate it a lot. I've always been a fan of the Babish channel, he is genuinely funny and that aside from food that has always been my favorite part. It was one of the channels that motivated me to pull the trigger on starting a channel myself, which is very nerve wrecking for sure as anyone who has done it knows. Everyone has struggles, even those who seem to have the world in the palm of their hands. I can definitely appreciate setbacks, he mentioned a few himself and it resonates as I am still very much in the "struggle bus" stages of trying to get my stuff more exposure. There are days of self doubt and discouragement for sure, there are times of feeling like I am losing my mind just trying to solve it all. There are also optimistic days for sure. And like he said, you never know what is around the corner. Again, I appreciate the interview and Andrew has definitely had a great impact on me. Keep up the great work, and merry christmas to everyone here
This was a wonderful interview. I have subscribed to many cooking channels over the years. Some have failed to evolve. Some have become very popular and changed so dramatically with fame and money that they have totally forgotten who they were and lost their soul. BWB has somehow managed to evolve, yet keep its soul. Andrew seems like the same guy he always was, just with a nicer watch. As a more casual fan, I wasn’t aware of Andrew’s hospital incident. That is a tough thing to hear and watch. As a much smaller creator, I look up to people like Andrew who have managed to be transparent yet private simultaneously. If you ever read this comment, I appreciate you, Andrew.
im early on in the video at the part where you talk about formats, and (idk if you do later in the video) i wish you guys had talked about being with babish, an old series that honestly meant so much to me. the final episode he put out was absolutely heartwarming and it revolved around helping a family with cancer while also tying in beautifully with Andrews own experience with cancer. That episode came out just before covid happened and id hoped it would return after but it never did. I know andrew has been through alot (ive read the reddit post and seen other media where he talks about it) and id love to see his own experiences to help pay goodness forward through revisiting that series.
This was one of the most interesting and important conversations I’ve watched in months. Andrew sharing his story and being so honest, forthcoming, and vulnerable was so touching and relatable - what a humble, phenomenal human. I’ve always loved his channel but now I feel like he’s my friend, so I have buy-in on his whole universe now.
I hadn't realized that he scaled back his content to feature himself primarily again. I might have to go and sub again. I was one of those that unsubscribed and stopped watching after the 2020 shift, because I subbed for his personality and voice over. Once that took a backseat, I eventually found myself no longer interested in his videos until I just unsubscribed. Now that that's no longer the case for the most part, I'll have to give the channel another watch.
Same. I stopped watching. But also he was having to find more obscure things to make and doing less basics because he had already done it all. Honestly he could remake all the content just like they do on food network and it would be fine. Tell me Paula dean didn’t repeat a dish
I've been watching BWB for maybe 4-5 years, or even longer? It's been a ride full of the merriest fun and of sad sighs. But now I will look so differently back and forward on things knowing that Andrew was feeling and going through many things. Thank you, Andrew!
To Babish: I personally left the culinary scene in a career sense and I've been watching your content since 2021, you've help keep my creativity alive when i cook at home on my days off from work or even after work. I've always loved your content and how you present everything, absolutely inspiring. I watched the Last Meal you did with Mythical Kitchen and i felt it when you talked about your major mental break and losing your fiancé at the time to things going on and whatever you were willing to share and it made me apprecaite you more not only as a content creator but a human being. I'm happy to see you succeed now more than ever. My gf and I watch your videos as they come out as we eat dinner lol. Jon: Thanks for this interview, i'm first time viewer of your content and I instantly sub'd because I love Babish and his content. I will watch more videos to come. Should get all the great TH-cam chefs interviewed, would be awesome to see
Josh's interviews for last meals are amazing, and Andrew's was so good. I wasn't very familiar with him up until that point and his transparency with his own struggles is commendable and made me an instant fan
I needed to watch this more than I realised. I love how honest and open Andrew is and you are such a respectful and warm host, it has honestly helped me to look at how I should be processing things. Thank you for such a great interview ❤
This is the video I've been looking for, but been unable to find anywhere on the platform. Thanks to all involved for making it happen 🙌 Hearing the discussion around introducing changes to the channel after the viewership has become acustomed is an interesting concept that ive not seen laid out like this before. Reading comments here from people who dislike these changes, regardless of how unsustainable for the creator the status quo was is eye opening. Nothing changing ultimately leads to the channel ceasing to exist due to the toll on the very creator you want to stay the same forever. It's a bit like Lenny & the mouse That Kodak discussion at the begining feels more salient... Love the insights into the industry your videos provide, thanks for making them 👍
I remember in the 1 million subscriber when he finally showed his face on camera and gave a tour of his apartment he shouted out sawyer as his camera man/attorney
I absolutely loved this discussion! I've recently fallen in love with Andrew and his sense of humor and cooking style. I also admire the absolute F*CK outta Andrew!❤❤ Knowing his limits, taking ownership of his mental health, and knowing when to ask for help. Mad props, Sir. Jon, I really enjoy your banter and flow with your guests. It's very easy, calm, and informative. Bravo!💜
I always loved Andrew’s videos for 1) his voice because it’s smooth and deep and relaxing, 2) he’s entertaining and can capture many peoples attention, and 3) he’s smart,informational, and can make cooking look fun
I’ve been watching Babish since I was in high school back in 2016-17. It’s amazing to see where he’s going and where he’s been, and his journey has been so investing for me. I was facing some hard times at the same time that he kinda was, so hearing what happened and watching his Last Meal episode had me sobbing.
BWB has encouraged me to make so many dishes i never would have tried at home, especially when i got the Eat What you Watch cookbook years ago! Andrew brings such a calm and directness to life that is just so nice to watch and feel like we’re laughing with him. I love the camaraderie of the new Babish universe. ❤️
The ranked soup video is peak quality content. I just recently found all of his new content when I looked up a spatchcock video this past Thanksgiving and I've been "binging them all throughout the past 2 weeks. I was watching the soup ranking video in my office and I was laughing so damn hard that I literally fell out of my chair and my secretary ran into my office because they thought I was having a heart attack 😂. Seriously love all the new Babish content and I have been sharing it all with everyone!
This is the first of your videos that I’ve seen. It was tremendously informative. I had stopped watching BCU videos because the content had changed. Not a poor reflection on them, just not what I was interested in watching. This video really helped understand why that happened and encouraged me to return to watching. Excellent work!
I am super grateful for him waiting for an actual cookware brand to approach him. I am *super* happy with my Babish clef knife. One of the biggest game changers in the kitchen is having a good knife.
Huge respect to Andrew for being so open about his experiences and mental health. I’ve been a fan of his for years, and I’m so glad to hear he’s benefiting from meditation and mindfulness, and I wish him nothing but the best on his journey.
Just got the "100 recipes recreated from your favorite movies and TV shows" for Christmas. It made me Christmas! Thank you so much for being amazing Andrew, love your work dude you're amazing :)
I’ve always loved how vulnerable he is. He’s always been vulnerable from the very beginning. I think that is why he’s where he is right now. People can relate to him.
Love Andrew. I have certainly fallen off the watching wagon recently, but it's really good to hear he's doing well. I only buy Babish branded cookware to support him in that way since I don't watch as much. Congrats to him for doing what he's done. great work. Great interview. thanks
Thank you for a truly inspiring interview. This is a great reminder that setbacks, even profoundly terrible ones, don't have to define us and that we can reach out to others around us for help. I can't wait to see what's ahead for Andrew and his team. Nice work, Jon!
Interesting, regarding why people when to First We Feast (16:34) and why people go to BCU. Very much reminds me of Kodak (calling back to his tattoo). I'm a fellow Rochesterian, and any Rochesterian knows that Kodak's biggest problem was not that it was a film manufacturing company that missed the boat on Digital. Kodak was a CHEMICAL company that made its money on film PROCESSING. THAT is why it passed on digital--it was as if you went to a car manufacturer and said, "Why not make RC cars? They're cars, after all. And you guys make cars, right?" Knowing what your strength is, as a company, and what it is that draws people to you is often the hardest part of running a business.
When Andrew ranks items on his show, I am more conscious of the items that I was to buy. Because of this show, I bought the Bubbie's Pickles this week!
Admire all the love and dedication u put in to making each and every single video. All your questions fascinating and very well thought through . Look forward to watching your next video. Always learn a lot from them. Thank you 🙏💕
Your content is absolutely amazing! 💖 Every video feels like a breath of fresh air, and the creativity and effort you put into each one truly shine through. Keep doing what you love - you're inspiring so many people, including me! 🌟✨ Can’t wait to see what you create next. 💫
Audience expectations are always gonna get you eventually. The same way concert crowds always want to hear your one hit 4 or 5 times in one show, the online audience is gonna lash out when they stop seeing X recipe from pop culture recreated in the same style they were when the channel started out. Creators and their audience inherently get separated by that problem, because you can't just do the same thing every day of the week, or be the same person you were 5 years ago.
It's so hard to find a job these days, much less possibly finding one doing something you might love. Imagine getting a job with Babish? This is why even if I may not see some of the changes that have happened to the channel as being my specific taste, I could never have animosity towards him because he is doing what so many forget to do and creating jobs both because it helps him but also because he wants to give back.
I love watching Andrew and I understand you need a break that's why actors only work 6 months out of the year. It is hard putting out content all the time. Take time for yourself. You will find inner peace thank you for being human!
This was a very good piece, but there was something I found troubling that is not limited to one channel or two. It is the showing of people that are high on the food chain, but ignoring the people that are doing many of the tasks that allow those on the higher rungs to do and be who they are. Crew is IMPORTANT. Like he said, it allows him to get back his balance, but yet, in the same sentence is being treated as nameless, faceless worker bees that are not worthy of having their credit shared. It takes a village, not just the leaders of the village. Some crew work for peanuts, in the hope that someone will see there work attributed to them, while others are in it for the creative outlets. Whatever their reason, they are just as deserving of credit. It is how many, if not most of us got our start. As we make it up the channels, giving that spotlight time to bask on those people making what we do possible is part of the responsibility of leadership.
That’s the wrong impression about Kodak. Kodak was an early adopter and investor in digital cameras. They made partnerships with Nikon, Canon, and Fuji to create digital SLRs long before the modern age of digital cameras. Kodak created the sensors, processors, etc, and stuffed them in SLR bodies from Nikon, Canon, and Fuji. Kodak’s issue is they couldn’t maintain the pace of innovation necessary to be a player in digital camera space after Nikon and Canon produced their own without Kodak.
I love Andrew and he doesn't get the credit he deserves. Lately someone he had on their.. forget her name is all pissy about him now and calling him a sell out... but she literally goes on people podcasts to spit on other cooks/chefs faces like she is superior....😒 Andrew taught me things and I've learned. He is the best!
Kodak, by the way, is looking to re-expand thanks to the consumer boom in single-use cameras as well as Hollywood picking up their film products again! They're acquiring more production equipment for next year. Who would've thought?
It's tough to get a foot in the door now. Andrew and his channel was a big inspiration for me to start my own channel, but there's nowhere you can post your content outside of TH-cam anymore where you'll get any sort of real exposure. It was funny seeing Andrew posting his early vids on r/Food and getting positive traction, all of those subreddits don't allow video posts anymore. I'm not trying to say i'm as good as Andrew or my content would ever be as good as his, but starting out now and trying to get noticed by the algorithm is really tough 🥲 Aside from just getting lucky and hitting the algo somehow, it's hard to not feel like the boat has sailed for new creators. And yes, I know this is a pity party 😅
@arfriedman4577 I try and make community posts once a week but never get any engagement lol, a collab would be good if I didn't live in the middle of nowhere in Australia 😅
@@Tamajyn I wasn't aware you're in Australia. Can you make business cards about your site and hand them to people, make a flyer where the bottom is your website can l be ripped off many times by people, maybe stores will let you hang your website flyer, you can put post card flyers on car windshield, can you speak or give out flyers at a town meeting.
I'm glad he respected Adam Friedland's wishes to not be mentioned as his inspiration to create videos. Adam has his own career and doesn't wish to take any shine away from one of his closest friends.
The ironic part is an Kodak Employee created the first functional Digital Camera. Kodak literally funded it's successors creation. Yet they did not adapt fast enough and take credit for it.
I bought his knife. I have higher end knives and cheap knives. But a bartender on TH-cam sold it to me by him cutting a big block of ice with his knife. I’ve been looking into his other cook wear.
Crazy to hear how things come to be. Imagine being so obsessed getting the most karma you can on a food subreddit that inevitably leads to a full blown TH-cam career, and a successful one at that.
"Babish is a company and a person" yeah this is a huge problem with content creators in general. Because people refuse to take criticism *at all* because "well they're a person you should never EVER criticize a person!". Once upon a time, you could say "Hey, I don't know anything about the person, but it's really annoying when the content does [this thing that the person in the content is doing]" without getting jumped on that you're hating on the content creator. Even from creators who wave the flag of "you can like something and have criticism for it" - you suddenly can't do it that if it's about them. (And this is criticism, not hate. So this isn't "he sucks, he's terrible, he's an awful creator" it's just "I don't like this thing in the content")
what an honest, down to earth, touching and amazing interview! i can tell you’re an actual fan and i’m sure andrew appreciates that as well. thanks to you both for this early christmas gift!
It's rude to invite a guest over and not offer any gatorwine, smh Jon
What’s gatorwine? Thanks:)
@@sizzy972 oh you don't want to know 😂
haha how do you know we didn't pregame with gatorwine? 😂
exactly what it sounds like 😂
gatoraid and wine
@@sizzy972
@@sizzy972cheap red wine and Gatorade
Its really easy to take for granted Andrews videos and how much work they take to make. Its nice to hear the process and understand that this person has dedicated so much of himself over the years to make and produce these highly entertaining food videos. And not only has raised up himself as a person but has also used his platform to raise up others. Expressing this, I know I don't even know half of the whole story but its special to hear from Andrew his experiences, it makes me appreciate the show and channel and individual videos even more. Andrew/Babish you should be proud and thankyou for your contribution to society
Andrew is so honest and real here. Been following him for years and introduced my sons to his channel and gifted his cookbooks to them.
Banish is nn absolute inspiration of mine. His journey hits home for me in a lot of ways
Same here man, it's rare to have someone in his position speak so openly like he does
Why did it type Banish. I play too many damn video games.
@@CHEFPKRyou are BANISHED
And you sir are an inspiration for me.
Since Before Babish and ChefPK moved to new locations and made newer videos. ChefPK been giving his roses since 4 years ago. Been waiting for a collaboration between these 2 for 3 years.
Andrew, don’t be so hard on yourself. There’s a lot of us that just like your content for who you are without anything else. Enjoyed all the Japan vids, but hope 2025 brings you all over the place regardless of content or not. You are deserving of love and admiration regardless of whether it’s making Babish a profit or not. Go to Italy, chill for a bit, and maybe come back rejuvenated, but the audience will support you while you figure ish out. We got your back like a sweater.
Life before death,
Strength before weakness,
Italy before more Binging
Honestly. Andrew is one of my favorite creators because of his candor. This interview with you made me an instant follower because it’s just as honest and real as his interview with Josh from MK. Really well researched, poignant questions, and a lot of depth. He’s a phenomenal chef and a relatable guy. SA is difficult to talk about, but especially for a guy in the public eye…same goes for mental health and addiction struggles. He’s a genuine human and I love him for it. Haven’t found a video with him where I didn’t find him relatable or fun to watch. Great interview. I think you, Josh and Sean Evans are up there with the amount of care and finesse you put into your line of questioning…honestly, awesome job.
I think a lot of that magic in a bottle was a combination of the music, the high quality video, the charm of Andrew's personality and humor, the way it was shot with a focus on just the hands, and the real star of the show (besides the awesome food) Babish's silky smooth voice. Seriously he could make money just doing ASMR. Even in this interview I'm like "I could listen to his voice all day."
This was a great interview, I appreciate it a lot. I've always been a fan of the Babish channel, he is genuinely funny and that aside from food that has always been my favorite part. It was one of the channels that motivated me to pull the trigger on starting a channel myself, which is very nerve wrecking for sure as anyone who has done it knows. Everyone has struggles, even those who seem to have the world in the palm of their hands. I can definitely appreciate setbacks, he mentioned a few himself and it resonates as I am still very much in the "struggle bus" stages of trying to get my stuff more exposure. There are days of self doubt and discouragement for sure, there are times of feeling like I am losing my mind just trying to solve it all. There are also optimistic days for sure. And like he said, you never know what is around the corner. Again, I appreciate the interview and Andrew has definitely had a great impact on me. Keep up the great work, and merry christmas to everyone here
Congrats on your channel! Merry Christmas and you've gained a new subscriber from the babish fam ❤
This was a wonderful interview. I have subscribed to many cooking channels over the years. Some have failed to evolve. Some have become very popular and changed so dramatically with fame and money that they have totally forgotten who they were and lost their soul. BWB has somehow managed to evolve, yet keep its soul. Andrew seems like the same guy he always was, just with a nicer watch.
As a more casual fan, I wasn’t aware of Andrew’s hospital incident. That is a tough thing to hear and watch. As a much smaller creator, I look up to people like Andrew who have managed to be transparent yet private simultaneously. If you ever read this comment, I appreciate you, Andrew.
im early on in the video at the part where you talk about formats, and (idk if you do later in the video) i wish you guys had talked about being with babish, an old series that honestly meant so much to me. the final episode he put out was absolutely heartwarming and it revolved around helping a family with cancer while also tying in beautifully with Andrews own experience with cancer. That episode came out just before covid happened and id hoped it would return after but it never did. I know andrew has been through alot (ive read the reddit post and seen other media where he talks about it) and id love to see his own experiences to help pay goodness forward through revisiting that series.
This was one of the most interesting and important conversations I’ve watched in months. Andrew sharing his story and being so honest, forthcoming, and vulnerable was so touching and relatable - what a humble, phenomenal human.
I’ve always loved his channel but now I feel like he’s my friend, so I have buy-in on his whole universe now.
Appreciate you Kendra 🙏feel the same way about Andrew, came out of this conversation rooting for him even more
I hadn't realized that he scaled back his content to feature himself primarily again. I might have to go and sub again. I was one of those that unsubscribed and stopped watching after the 2020 shift, because I subbed for his personality and voice over. Once that took a backseat, I eventually found myself no longer interested in his videos until I just unsubscribed.
Now that that's no longer the case for the most part, I'll have to give the channel another watch.
same, the move to handcam shots of unscripted goofin' with the crew was a bit too How To Cake It for me
Same. I stopped watching. But also he was having to find more obscure things to make and doing less basics because he had already done it all. Honestly he could remake all the content just like they do on food network and it would be fine. Tell me Paula dean didn’t repeat a dish
@@CasualCoreK I think the more BTS style content is incredibly engaging and love Alvins episodes
Same here
The algo just sent you to me. Awesome convo. Andrew is one of faves. I'm happy he's putting his mental health first.
I've been watching BWB for maybe 4-5 years, or even longer? It's been a ride full of the merriest fun and of sad sighs. But now I will look so differently back and forward on things knowing that Andrew was feeling and going through many things. Thank you, Andrew!
To Babish: I personally left the culinary scene in a career sense and I've been watching your content since 2021, you've help keep my creativity alive when i cook at home on my days off from work or even after work. I've always loved your content and how you present everything, absolutely inspiring. I watched the Last Meal you did with Mythical Kitchen and i felt it when you talked about your major mental break and losing your fiancé at the time to things going on and whatever you were willing to share and it made me apprecaite you more not only as a content creator but a human being. I'm happy to see you succeed now more than ever. My gf and I watch your videos as they come out as we eat dinner lol. Jon: Thanks for this interview, i'm first time viewer of your content and I instantly sub'd because I love Babish and his content. I will watch more videos to come. Should get all the great TH-cam chefs interviewed, would be awesome to see
Josh's interviews for last meals are amazing, and Andrew's was so good. I wasn't very familiar with him up until that point and his transparency with his own struggles is commendable and made me an instant fan
I needed to watch this more than I realised. I love how honest and open Andrew is and you are such a respectful and warm host, it has honestly helped me to look at how I should be processing things. Thank you for such a great interview ❤
So glad to hear that thank you 🙏
This is the video I've been looking for, but been unable to find anywhere on the platform.
Thanks to all involved for making it happen 🙌
Hearing the discussion around introducing changes to the channel after the viewership has become acustomed is an interesting concept that ive not seen laid out like this before.
Reading comments here from people who dislike these changes, regardless of how unsustainable for the creator the status quo was is eye opening.
Nothing changing ultimately leads to the channel ceasing to exist due to the toll on the very creator you want to stay the same forever.
It's a bit like Lenny & the mouse
That Kodak discussion at the begining feels more salient...
Love the insights into the industry your videos provide, thanks for making them 👍
I want to see Linus from LTT on your channel
i second this
Here here!
yes!!
What a great segway to our sponsor!
I third this.
Sawyer is a LAWYER?! I never would have guessed from the first livestreams on Twitch.
I remember in the 1 million subscriber when he finally showed his face on camera and gave a tour of his apartment he shouted out sawyer as his camera man/attorney
I absolutely loved this discussion! I've recently fallen in love with Andrew and his sense of humor and cooking style. I also admire the absolute F*CK outta Andrew!❤❤ Knowing his limits, taking ownership of his mental health, and knowing when to ask for help. Mad props, Sir.
Jon, I really enjoy your banter and flow with your guests. It's very easy, calm, and informative. Bravo!💜
Thank you! Huge shoutout to Andrew for keeping it so real
I always loved Andrew’s videos for 1) his voice because it’s smooth and deep and relaxing, 2) he’s entertaining and can capture many peoples attention, and 3) he’s smart,informational, and can make cooking look fun
I’ve been watching Babish since I was in high school back in 2016-17. It’s amazing to see where he’s going and where he’s been, and his journey has been so investing for me. I was facing some hard times at the same time that he kinda was, so hearing what happened and watching his Last Meal episode had me sobbing.
BWB has encouraged me to make so many dishes i never would have tried at home, especially when i got the Eat What you Watch cookbook years ago! Andrew brings such a calm and directness to life that is just so nice to watch and feel like we’re laughing with him. I love the camaraderie of the new Babish universe. ❤️
The ranked soup video is peak quality content. I just recently found all of his new content when I looked up a spatchcock video this past Thanksgiving and I've been "binging them all throughout the past 2 weeks. I was watching the soup ranking video in my office and I was laughing so damn hard that I literally fell out of my chair and my secretary ran into my office because they thought I was having a heart attack 😂. Seriously love all the new Babish content and I have been sharing it all with everyone!
This is the first of your videos that I’ve seen. It was tremendously informative. I had stopped watching BCU videos because the content had changed. Not a poor reflection on them, just not what I was interested in watching. This video really helped understand why that happened and encouraged me to return to watching. Excellent work!
I am super grateful for him waiting for an actual cookware brand to approach him. I am *super* happy with my Babish clef knife. One of the biggest game changers in the kitchen is having a good knife.
major inspiration. keep moving!
Huge respect to Andrew for being so open about his experiences and mental health. I’ve been a fan of his for years, and I’m so glad to hear he’s benefiting from meditation and mindfulness, and I wish him nothing but the best on his journey.
Where did the AI get it's images? Were the training videos licensed properly?
Doubt it
That is a very creative title. I would have never thought to call babish a 20 Mill dollar chef. 😂
Just got the "100 recipes recreated from your favorite movies and TV shows" for Christmas. It made me Christmas! Thank you so much for being amazing Andrew, love your work dude you're amazing :)
I’ve always loved how vulnerable he is. He’s always been vulnerable from the very beginning. I think that is why he’s where he is right now. People can relate to him.
That voice! Unmistakable
Love Andrew. I have certainly fallen off the watching wagon recently, but it's really good to hear he's doing well. I only buy Babish branded cookware to support him in that way since I don't watch as much. Congrats to him for doing what he's done. great work. Great interview. thanks
sign me up for a reservation at the bed and babish. that sounds freaking awesome.
Thank you for a truly inspiring interview. This is a great reminder that setbacks, even profoundly terrible ones, don't have to define us and that we can reach out to others around us for help. I can't wait to see what's ahead for Andrew and his team. Nice work, Jon!
Thanks Maggie! Likewise, can't wait to see what Andrew and team do next 🚀
Interesting, regarding why people when to First We Feast (16:34) and why people go to BCU. Very much reminds me of Kodak (calling back to his tattoo). I'm a fellow Rochesterian, and any Rochesterian knows that Kodak's biggest problem was not that it was a film manufacturing company that missed the boat on Digital. Kodak was a CHEMICAL company that made its money on film PROCESSING. THAT is why it passed on digital--it was as if you went to a car manufacturer and said, "Why not make RC cars? They're cars, after all. And you guys make cars, right?" Knowing what your strength is, as a company, and what it is that draws people to you is often the hardest part of running a business.
Andrew: I’m not a chef. Video title: TH-cam chef nearly lost… but joke aside great interview
Thank you for this wonderful series.
All the best to you
When Andrew ranks items on his show, I am more conscious of the items that I was to buy. Because of this show, I bought the Bubbie's Pickles this week!
Admire all the love and dedication u put in to making each and every single video. All your questions fascinating and very well thought through . Look forward to watching your next video. Always learn a lot from them. Thank you 🙏💕
If anybody can solve the problem of cake flavored pizza and pizza flavored cake, it's Mythical Chef Josh.
Time for another collab!
That hour fleeeeew by. Andrew, what an amazing human being you are. Thank you for sharing your story
Love your interview style as always!
Thank you! 🙏
Regarding camera angles it's interesting to look at what Ethan Chlebowski has done at some locations where you can see all the cameras he has set up.
37:29 😂 I think I found my new alert tone for when my boss texts me😂
Your content is absolutely amazing! 💖 Every video feels like a breath of fresh air, and the creativity and effort you put into each one truly shine through. Keep doing what you love - you're inspiring so many people, including me! 🌟✨ Can’t wait to see what you create next. 💫
thank you! Really appreciate the kind words
Love you Andy and BWB. Please keep making content and keep exploring, changing and experimenting. Ignore the naysayers.
binging with babish is such a good youtube channel and i love this interview!
Great interview!!
Babish got me back into the kitchens after being burnt out
Audience expectations are always gonna get you eventually. The same way concert crowds always want to hear your one hit 4 or 5 times in one show, the online audience is gonna lash out when they stop seeing X recipe from pop culture recreated in the same style they were when the channel started out. Creators and their audience inherently get separated by that problem, because you can't just do the same thing every day of the week, or be the same person you were 5 years ago.
It's so hard to find a job these days, much less possibly finding one doing something you might love. Imagine getting a job with Babish? This is why even if I may not see some of the changes that have happened to the channel as being my specific taste, I could never have animosity towards him because he is doing what so many forget to do and creating jobs both because it helps him but also because he wants to give back.
i used to drink a shot of Vodka every time he said " kosher salt " I Am an alcoholic now. THANKS BABISH!
I love watching Andrew and I understand you need a break that's why actors only work 6 months out of the year. It is hard putting out content all the time. Take time for yourself. You will find inner peace thank you for being human!
Babish has such a soothing voice. I want him to read me bedtime stories...
channel idea maybe? 👀👀
It's a podcast already but it stopped a while ago. Bedtime with Babish. My favorite is The Velveteen Rabbit.
@@black_rabbit_0f_inle805 I'll have to check it out! Thanks!
Absolutely adore Andrew! What a genuine person.
This was a very good piece, but there was something I found troubling that is not limited to one channel or two. It is the showing of people that are high on the food chain, but ignoring the people that are doing many of the tasks that allow those on the higher rungs to do and be who they are. Crew is IMPORTANT. Like he said, it allows him to get back his balance, but yet, in the same sentence is being treated as nameless, faceless worker bees that are not worthy of having their credit shared. It takes a village, not just the leaders of the village. Some crew work for peanuts, in the hope that someone will see there work attributed to them, while others are in it for the creative outlets. Whatever their reason, they are just as deserving of credit. It is how many, if not most of us got our start. As we make it up the channels, giving that spotlight time to bask on those people making what we do possible is part of the responsibility of leadership.
Andrew is a valuable member of this website.
He could read the phone book and I would listen.....love his voice. But I enjoy the content too.
That’s the wrong impression about Kodak. Kodak was an early adopter and investor in digital cameras. They made partnerships with Nikon, Canon, and Fuji to create digital SLRs long before the modern age of digital cameras. Kodak created the sensors, processors, etc, and stuffed them in SLR bodies from Nikon, Canon, and Fuji. Kodak’s issue is they couldn’t maintain the pace of innovation necessary to be a player in digital camera space after Nikon and Canon produced their own without Kodak.
Awesome podcast! Hehe only 1k views? Let me fix the algorithm ❤
This is lovely, I love him thank you! Very interesting Lydia 🎉
I love Andrew and he doesn't get the credit he deserves. Lately someone he had on their.. forget her name is all pissy about him now and calling him a sell out... but she literally goes on people podcasts to spit on other cooks/chefs faces like she is superior....😒 Andrew taught me things and I've learned. He is the best!
Shoutout to his videos ranking fan submissions! All hal gatorwine
Kodak, by the way, is looking to re-expand thanks to the consumer boom in single-use cameras as well as Hollywood picking up their film products again! They're acquiring more production equipment for next year.
Who would've thought?
Andrew's voice sometimes go in a deep state where I almost think i'm hearing David Hayter doing Snake.
It's tough to get a foot in the door now. Andrew and his channel was a big inspiration for me to start my own channel, but there's nowhere you can post your content outside of TH-cam anymore where you'll get any sort of real exposure. It was funny seeing Andrew posting his early vids on r/Food and getting positive traction, all of those subreddits don't allow video posts anymore.
I'm not trying to say i'm as good as Andrew or my content would ever be as good as his, but starting out now and trying to get noticed by the algorithm is really tough 🥲 Aside from just getting lucky and hitting the algo somehow, it's hard to not feel like the boat has sailed for new creators.
And yes, I know this is a pity party 😅
Post on community page, get blogs to write about you, try to collaab
@arfriedman4577 I try and make community posts once a week but never get any engagement lol, a collab would be good if I didn't live in the middle of nowhere in Australia 😅
@@Tamajyn I wasn't aware you're in Australia. Can you make business cards about your site and hand them to people, make a flyer where the bottom is your website can l be ripped off many times by people, maybe stores will let you hang your website flyer, you can put post card flyers on car windshield, can you speak or give out flyers at a town meeting.
I'm glad he respected Adam Friedland's wishes to not be mentioned as his inspiration to create videos. Adam has his own career and doesn't wish to take any shine away from one of his closest friends.
The ironic part is an Kodak Employee created the first functional Digital Camera. Kodak literally funded it's successors creation. Yet they did not adapt fast enough and take credit for it.
Oh, that's the Kodak logo? I thought it was like DBZ or something, ahahahaha
Just listening to this video I thought Marques Brownlee was interviewing Babish.
Such an amazing human being 🙏📿
I bought his knife. I have higher end knives and cheap knives. But a bartender on TH-cam sold it to me by him cutting a big block of ice with his knife. I’ve been looking into his other cook wear.
That rental plan sounds fucking awesome
I did wonder what happened with the extra personalities that got involved. Hope everyone is doing well.
I really hate previews for these sort of things. Just play the video man, we'll watch it.
2 unskipable ads back to back? OK. OK.
That "f*CK" from Andrew had so much behind it. I'd hate to be that floor tiramisu.
Oh dude you totally can. Here's a free idea: mascarpone cheesecake, tomatoes marmalade and candied (or even just fried) basil.
Big fan of babish! Love him
Great interview! Longtime babish fan. Would love to win a signed cookbook, thanks for the giveaway!
❤ chef John
Crazy to hear how things come to be. Imagine being so obsessed getting the most karma you can on a food subreddit that inevitably leads to a full blown TH-cam career, and a successful one at that.
He still has to unbotch SpaPeggy with Meatballs and I'm gunna remind him of that screw up every chance I get.
I love the show, despite its questionable choices for sponsors sometimes.
Ranked with Babish should be called “Branked” so everything starts with a B
AS a subscriber of babish’s since Idek before or around his 1 million milestone this cool also glad he rich
I want dat boook. Been a fan of Babish for as long as I've cooked
kenji lopez is out here with a go pro doing top down bruh its not rocket science
So?
I hope you make a yakitori recipe
love you babish
I got tomato gelato that light help 39:03
"Babish is a company and a person" yeah this is a huge problem with content creators in general. Because people refuse to take criticism *at all* because "well they're a person you should never EVER criticize a person!". Once upon a time, you could say "Hey, I don't know anything about the person, but it's really annoying when the content does [this thing that the person in the content is doing]" without getting jumped on that you're hating on the content creator. Even from creators who wave the flag of "you can like something and have criticism for it" - you suddenly can't do it that if it's about them. (And this is criticism, not hate. So this isn't "he sucks, he's terrible, he's an awful creator" it's just "I don't like this thing in the content")
I hope Sohla grew more mature since Bon Apetite. Gabby really made me realize how self interested Sohla was during that time period.
where did she talk about it? I missed that part…
the grape babish...
Just serve it with a glass of cheap vegetable oil to make it Michelin
If you drink that every day you will look like the Michelin man in no time!
Still disappointed that he paywalled all his recipes.
Great interview. While I see the point of bringing on other people, I exclusively watch Andy on Babish.