Over Seasoned
Episodes
Ep 23: Charcoal, Hangovers & Dinner Parties: Kick Off Grilling Season the OverSeasoned Way
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Winter’s fading, grills are coming out of hibernation, and we are officially back in our element. In this episode of the OverSeasoned Podcast, we bo...
Ep 22: Spice Love (& Regret) & Tequila Truths: Thailand, Mexico, and the Cost of Culinary Curiosity
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Over Seasoned podcast, the crew records at Icon Studios in Atlanta and dives into wild food travel stories from Thailand and Me...
Ep 21: The Soup Episode: Pho Obsession, (More) Michelin Drama, & Travel Food Fatigue
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of OverSeasoned, the crew dives headfirst into a full-blown pho obsession after discovering unforgettable Vietnamese soup in Manila an...
Ep 20: Overseasoned’s Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide for the Food Nerd in Your Life (or Yourself)
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this festive episode of the Overseasoned podcast, we broadcast from Manila (where Christmas starts in September) and break down our ultimate holida...
Ep 19: When Life Gets Ya Down… There’s Always Beef Jerky
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the OverSeasoned Podcast, we turn a derailed Vietnam trip into a full-blown deep dive into one of America’s greatest culinary treasure...
Ep 18: Bib Gourmand Boys: Are Michelin Stars Even Worth It?
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the OverSeasoned Podcast crew goes all-in on the one thing the food world won’t shut up about: Michelin stars. From Manila’s first-ever...
Ep 17: Thanksgiving Unstuffed: Cooking Tips, Traditions & Hot Potato Takes
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the OverSeasoned Podcast, we dive headfirst into the real heart of Thanksgiving cooking: from whipping up the perfect mashed potatoes (bu...
Ep 16: Stone Crab Homecoming & Big Asado Energy
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fresh off an Argentina meat marathon, Xavier lands in Sarasota craving seafood and heads straight to Walt’s for a stone-crab-powered homecoming. Fro...
Ep 15: Tourist trap or just a solid restaurant?
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join the OverSeasoned crew this week as we cover the dynamics of tourist trap dining, FOH diplomacy & youthful diners, and the growing disparity b...
Ep 19: When Life Gets Ya Down… There’s Always Beef Jerky
08 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the OverSeasoned Podcast, we turn a derailed Vietnam trip into a full-blown deep dive into one of America’s greatest culinary treasures...
Ep 14: Can I Order That? The Trials & Tribulations of Getting What You Want
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
X takes us on a humorous journey through beef temp diplomacy at his recent visit to Madre Rojas in Buenos Aires. What do you do when the Chef says “...
Ep 13: What's on the Menu? Homage or Highway Robbery?
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join the OverSeasoned crew as we dive into the gray area between culinary inspiration and straight-up recipe theft. From Sarasota shrimp cocktails tha...
Ep12: A Sit-Down with Social Media Mastermind, Paella Expert, & Knife Artisan, Geoff Feder
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to a special episode with our first Overseasoned Podcast guest since the pandemic, Geoff Feder of Feder Knives. Yes, we talk knives... but it...
Ep11: Robots in Hospitality: Dystopia or Reality?
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A hot topic at the most recent NRA (National Restaurant Association) in Chicago was the future of robotics in the service industry. Where are they acc...
Ep 10: Carmen: The Restaurant, The Person, A Whole Ecosystem
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We had the incredible pleasure of not only dining at Carmen in Medellin, but meeting with Carmen the brilliant restaurateur herself. Stick with us as ...
Ep 9: The Trials & Tribulations of Restaurant Openings
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Restaurant Openings are a true labor of love (or maybe it's straight up masochistic behavior?). Regardless, it's something that will happen again and ...
Ep8 Airline Hospitality: The Good, The Bad, The Really, Really Bad
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It might be just a tube in the sky, but why not still have a focal point of pride with the hospitality? This week, we delve into what's wow-ed us ...
EP7 Mother's Day: Childhood Nostalgia + What Mom Loves
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we deep dive into the dishes we hold near and dear to our hearts... because they are prepared with a mother's love. Some may surprise, ...
Ep 6: Spring-tings: Navigating the Nuance of Seasonal Changes
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we explore the almost-liminal space when shifting into the early spring season—the menu changes, the beverage choices, and the overall sp...
Ep 5: It's a Zombie AI Takeover & Only Restaurants are Safe!
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
POV: You wake up in a Zombie AI Apocalypse and have to go back to the most recent job you had in hospitality––what decisions do you make?
Season 3 ep 4: Sandwich Daydreaming: Supersized Pintxos & Sophisticated Simplicity.
24 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in this week as we discuss how we *kinda* stay disciplined on the road and what we crave the most after a long stint of travel.
Season 3 Ep 3: Bangkok Food Tour, Part 2: Samrub Samrub, Market Tours, and a Real Trip.
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us this week as we continue our deep dive through Thai food and culture, including a trippy journey through Chatuchuk Market and experiencing Isa...
Season 3 Ep 2: Bangkok Food Tour, Part 1: Wana Yook
10 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Journey with us through Bangkok as we have our minds changed about tasting menus and see a real-life Kitchen Superhero at work.
Season3 Ep 1: Epicurean Oddities: Not Just Unique Flavor Combos
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we explore all things strange to some, but run-of-the-mill for others - from no evening cappuccinos allowed to garnishing your chocolate pu...
Ep 37: Post-Industry Life: Adjustment Periods & Adjacent Moves
17 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in this week as we discuss the mental and emotional hurdles leaving The Industry, our dream jobs, and a quick lesson in germination.Don’t forge...
Ep 36: Tipping Culture: Handshakes,The Counter Service Question, & Some Good Ole Advice
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in and join the discussion about all things tipping. (No, not cows).
Ep 35: San Francisco Treats: The Art of the Dim Sum Cart and the In-House Somm
03 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
San Francisco, an epicenter of food and culture, also tells a story about the changing landscape of hospitality. Tune in as we deep-dive into dim sum ...
Ep 34: Another Festive Eating X-travaganza
27 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Laugh, learn, and maybe pick up a few tips for your own kitchen chaos. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more culinary adventures! 🧂...
Ep 33: Lamb, Latkes & Pomegranate: Culinary Chaos and Holiday Hacks
20 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on OverSeasoned, we're diving into the delicious chaos of holiday cooking! From lamb roasted to perfection with garlic and rosemary to the s...
Ep 32: When Dinner Stares Back: Trying Guinea Pig
13 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when dinner stares back at you? 🐹👀 In this episode, we dive fork-first into a guinea pig feast—complete with crispy ears, acciden...
Ep 31: Katz’s, Caviar, and the NYC Food Brainwash
06 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is New York City really the food capital of the world, or are we all just victims of the hype? In this episode of Over Seasoned, Tony and Xavier dig i...
Ep 30: Holiday Special
30 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
🎙️ Over Seasoned Podcast: Holiday Madness in the Restaurant World 🍽️ Welcome to a special holiday edition of OverSeasoned! Join Xavier and ...
Ep 29: For the Foodie Missing Taste: A Holiday Guide
23 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
🎙️ The OverSeasoned Holiday Guide: For the Foodie Who Has Everything (Except Taste) Struggling to find the perfect gift for that picky foodie in ...
Ep 28: Somms Gone Wild: A Porcini in the Library
16 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when sommeliers go rogue? Wine drama, porcini mushrooms in weird places, and the eternal debate: to decant or not to decant? 🍷 We’r...
Ep 27 Turkey Troubles and Yeti Brines | Miami and New York
09 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this hilarious episode of OverSeasoned, we dive into the chaos and comedy of preparing a Thanksgiving feast. From turkey mishaps to the art of brin...
Ep 26 Turducken dreams and buffet nightmares. | Reno, Nevada
28 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A special Thanksgiving episode, featuring stories of meals that never were, turkeys that never got eaten, and the debut of the infamous Turducken; del...
Ep 25 The Half Cow episode. | Reno, Nevada
25 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Did Tony really buy half a cow? How did he get it home? How does he store it? How does he eat it? When he says half a cow, does he literally mean half...
Ep 24 The Mount Rushmore of condiments. | Reno, Nevada
18 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk about must-haves and guilty pleasures, from spices to treats, and the things we miss the most when we're away from home.
Ep 23 The Overseasoned, super scary, super late, Halloween special. | Reno, Nevada
11 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What's the most terrifying thing that's happened to you in your restaurant life? Here are some spine-tingling stories involving tax collectors, of cou...
Ep 22 Just bring me some smuggled meat!! Bogotá | Colombia
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What's the ultimate gift for food lovers like us? Heading out on a trip? What should you bring back for me? a keychain? a fridge magnet? We've got the...
Ep 21 It's a dog's life | Bogotá, Colombia
28 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How far are you willing to go for your furry child? Do you order the same food for them as you do in the restaurant? Today, we're talking about restau...
Ep 20 Horror at the pizza food truck | Buenos Aires, Argentina
21 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A lot of terrible things can happen when you put too much pressure on a rookie food truck team, or when you ask a server who doesn't believe you'll ac...
Ep 19 We made an asado for 8 in Argentina | Buenos Aires, Argentina
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We continue with more of our trip through Argentina; we'll tell you how we rediscovered our love for Buenos Aires cuisine, and how we ended up making ...
Ep 18 The winemaker from the Andes | UCO Valley, Argentina
07 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There are 3 hours left until our flight back to Buenos Aires, and we are an hour and a half away from the airport; the most logical action: we recorde...
Ep 17 A childproof episode | Buenos Aires, Argentina
30 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We ran out of episodes, so as soon as we arrived in Buenos Aires, we recorded this episode, which will be the prelude to the Overseasoned adventure in...
Ep 16 The chicken monsters. | Bogotá, Colombia
23 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Is chicken the most ordered food in restaurants? Is it the most underrated? The most overrated? Is it a must? This episode is about that great inventi...
Ep 15 The Diner appreciation society | Bogotá, Colombia
16 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Everything you always wanted to know about diners—not really, but we definitely know what we are: a food appreciation podcast.
Ep 14 The invention of the hot dog sandwich | Bogotá, Colombia
09 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Impossible expectations from people due to cooking shows on TV, challenges of working in the kitchen and in service, the fight for labor rights, and o...
Ep 13 Tales of two out-of-shape drinkers. | Tokyo, Japan
02 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, our hosts tell us what it was like to have a few drinks during their restaurant days; an ally? an escape? a habit? Let’s find out. ...
Ep 12 Food Tour of Tokyo. | Tokyo, Japan
26 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Finally, without further ado, our dear hosts tell us how their food tour in Tokyo went; stories, tips, and experiences on what to do and what not to d...
Ep 11 The man who couldn't have an ice cream cone. | Tokyo, Japan
19 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The second episode recorded in Tokyo, as X promised, brought Japanese snacks to the show, but Tony's strange rule of not eating cones on the street ch...
S2E10 X Vs The Japanese buffet. | Tokyo, Japan
12 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Xavier's primal instinct awakens every time he enters an all-you-can-eat buffet; it becomes a personal challenge in which there can be only one winner...
S2E9 "El tipo de los vinos" in Asia. | Manila, Philippines
05 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The guys meet Besay Gonzalez, a Spaniard who has become a prominent figure in the wine and spirits business throughout Asia.
S2E8 FOH or BOH. | Manila, Philippines
29 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode recorded in the Philippines, we start with a simple question: Who works harder in a restaurant, the front of the house or the back of ...
S2E7 Letters from our fans. | Manila, Philippines
22 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, our advisors answer a listener's questions while discussing the challenges of dining out with your children.
S2E6 The Medium Rare tauntrum. | Manila, Philippines
15 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"live" (according to X) from Manila - Philippines. In this episode, Xavier tells us his heartbreaking stories with his medium rare steaks, but the dar...
Overseasoned TV - Episode one
11 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Featuring a special episode of Overseasoned; Tony and Xavy travel to Colombia to experience the Latin American version of chorizo, one of Xavy's f...
S2E5 The farmers market conundrum. | Bogotá, Colombia
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Thousands of completely inconsequential micro-stories happen every weekend at farmers' markets, and it seems that many of them happen to Tony and Xavi...
S2E4 The Send back paradox. | Bogotá, Colombia
24 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The boys are incapable of returning a dish to the chef, for simple restaurant solidarity, but there were cases where it was a matter of survival.
S2E3 The chorizo explorers in Colombia. | Bogotá, Colombia
17 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tony and Xavier embark on a crusade to find the mythical Colombian chorizo, but along the way, they discover that the true chorizo was the journey and...
S2E2 The Dom Rosé hoarders. | Bogotá, Colombia
10 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Xavi tells us when he found a treasure of Dom Pérignons and tried to sell it in the mysterious market of Dom hoarders.
S2E1 The Tater Tots dilemma. | Bogotá, Colombia
03 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tony and Xavi are back, with deep reflections about restaurant culture. This time, they're tangled up in a dilemma about Tater Tots, which even has pr...
S1E29 Dirty martinis, vermouth etc., and weird bird knowledge
01 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
S1E28 Basil hating on la roca (a gazpacho story)
01 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
S1E27 A little bit too long of a quarantine
01 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
S1E26 Blame it on the salt, tobasco heresy & first time kebap
01 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
S1E25 Grilled swordfish pet NAT and softees aplenty
01 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
S1E24 Harrissa, charred broccoli and shakshuka
01 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
S1E23 Blackened pierogies from the lobster arcade
01 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
S1E22 Good times and Gout times
01 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
S1E21 Wasting a way in Margaritaville
01 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
S1E20 Take a left at the ARBYS right at the water ice, go around the sizzler and get to the brown butter gnocci
01 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
S1E19 A1 and HP sauce - Brothers from a different mother
01 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
S1E18 Turning the frown upside down
01 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
S1E17 If you burn it on monday, u better burn it on friday too
01 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
S1E16 The current state of fried chicken affairs in Dallas
01 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
S1E15 Frozen steaks, canned tuna, and burnt pork chops
01 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
S1E14 Take another poquillo my heart
01 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
S1E13 The oceans' mozzarella sticks, coconut charcoal and pinakurat
01 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
S1E12 American dignity & sugar free ketchup
01 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
S1E11 Gluten free Italian bread crumbs
01 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
S1E10 The consultant insultant
01 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
S1E9 Foodsdervice revolutions through GOOD times to GOUT
01 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
S1E8 OverSeasoned holiday special 2018
01 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
S1E7 Smoked paprika
01 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
S1E6 Cumin & oregano w New Jersey SPAM
01 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
S1E5 Chicken Stockholm syndrome
01 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
S1E4 BOH vs FOH
01 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
S1E3 BBQ head Eric Faust
01 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
S1E2 The FAJITA incident & other restaurant $cams
31 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
S1E1 Putting the HOSPITAL in hospitality
31 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Overseasoned Trailer
15 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What is Overseasoned?