You're Not Special Podcast

By: Erin Loman Jeck and Dr. Sizzle
  • Summary

  • "You're Not Special" is the hilarious, no-holds-barred podcast that serves up the juiciest stories from both sides of the kitchen door. Join Erin Loman Jeck, the high-flying CEO with a secret addiction to waiting tables, and the enigmatic Doctor Sizzle, a culinary genius by day and concert-going by night, as they dish out the drama that's made to order in the restaurant world. In each episode, we'll dive into the chaotic, dysfunctional family vibe of restaurant life, featuring outrageous customer requests, kitchen disasters turned triumphs, and staff interactions spicier than the daily special. Whether you're a seasoned industry pro or just love a good laugh with your meal, "You're Not Special" offers a balanced perspective on the wild world of restaurants. We'll bring you interviews with chefs, long-time servers, restaurant owners, and even the occasional health inspector for a taste of the unexpected. So pull up a chair and join us at the table where the menu is set, but the drama is made to order. Because what happens in the walk-in, doesn't stay in the walk-in – it becomes our next episode. Listen in, and remember: your weirdest customer is our next story.
    2024
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Episodes
  • 86 the Attitude, Not the Steak: A Guide to Sending Food Back Without Dying Inside
    Dec 26 2024

    This week on You're Not Special, Erin and Dr. Sizzle dive into the culinary battlefield of sending food back to the kitchen. From questionable steak temps to cockroach hash browns and spring mix surprise bugs, they share the highs, lows, and WTF moments of restaurant life. Is the customer always right? (Spoiler: No.) Will your food really get "special sauce" if you complain? (Probably not.) Join us for a passive-aggressive welfare warfare on entitled diners, kitchen karma, and why ordering a well-done filet mignon should be illegal. Bon appétit—if you dare! 🍴🔥

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    33 mins
  • Boozy Pairings: Where Booze Meets Food
    Dec 19 2024

    In this episode of the You’re Not Special podcast, Erin and Dr. Sizzle dive fork-first into the world of perfect pairings—where wine and food are meant to be soulmates, but sometimes end up in messy divorces. From crafting wine dinners that would make sommeliers swoon, to battling the chaos of beer pairings gone horribly wrong (we’re looking at you, Huckleberry Sour), this episode serves up plenty of laughs, industry insights, and a few spicy rants. Plus, why dark beer and steak might just save your taste buds, and a PSA: Don’t be that person at the wine dinner. Cheers! 🍷🍴

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    34 mins
  • Salt, Soup, and Bullshit Allergies: Tales from the Trenches of Restaurant Chaos
    Dec 12 2024

    Step into the wild world of food service where the heat of the kitchen meets the absurdity of customer requests. Erin and Dr. Sizzle tackle the epidemic of fake food allergies and laugh through the madness of veal-specific sensitivities, "spicy" Dijon mustard, and the mysterious age when old people lose all temperature perception. From debunking garlic powder allergies to boiling soup at volcanic temps, this episode serves up a full plate of hilarity, industry truths, and a side of sass.

    PS: Don’t forget, Karen, we’re still taking your “allergies” seriously. Sort of.

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    25 mins

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