The Comment Section with Drew Afualo
Hosted by Drew Afualo
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Host Drew Afualo welcomes chef and YouTube host Josh Scherer to discuss food, mortality, interviewing A-list celebrities, and their mutual backgrounds in high school track and field. The conversation explores how Josh's interview series Last Meals evolved from personal grief and memories of his late parents into an exploration of human vulnerability through food. Throughout the episode, the two hosts share stories about handling difficult celebrity guests, aging out of heavy drinking and late-night eating, and the surprising emotional connections people reveal when discussing their relationship with food.
The host welcomes listeners and introduces the episode’s theme and guest.
Josh recounts meeting The Rock in Hawaii and compares their physiques.
The hosts explain their thorough research process before interviewing guests.
Josh explains how the Last Meals concept emerged from personal grief and curiosity.
The conversation delves into various cultural practices around death and how they shape perspective.
Josh shares anecdotes about memorable guests and the most impactful moments from interviews.
The hosts wrap up the episode, reflecting on insights gained and hinting at upcoming content.
They consider inviting Zendaya alone or pairing her with Tom Holland, reflecting on past guest experiences and the appeal of high-profile actors.
The hosts candidly discuss their struggles with alcohol consumption, its impact on their health, and coping strategies like weed and strict routines.
A promotional segment for Instant Hydration electrolyte drink, highlighting benefits, usage scenarios, and a discount code.
An advertisement for Vinted, explaining how the app helps users sell pre-loved clothing and declutter their closets.
The hosts share a humorous recollection of a stressful hot pot dinner at Heidi Lau, detailing the dancing noodle tradition and their reactions.
A Unique Worldview on Foodinsight
The guest explains his fundamental worldview that if a food exists, someone found it delicious, noting that even unusual items like beef testicles have a pure, clean beefy flavor.
The Reality of A-List Behaviorstory
The hosts discuss how the most polite and grounded celebrity guests, such as Tom Hanks driving a Prius, contrast sharply with emerging stars who often arrive late with large entourages.
The guest shares how making his own last meal brought up unexpected feelings about grief, mortality, and his late father, inspiring a series focused on existentialism.
Serge Tankian's Connection to Bourdainstory
The guest recounts a conversation with musician Serge Tankian about how Anthony Bourdain was his north star and how Tankian once emailed Bourdain to take him around Armenia.
A Comforting Perspective on Deathinsight
The guest shares a touching perspective from Kelly Rowland about how death might simply feel like a warm embrace from all the people you have ever loved.
Samoan Funeral Traditionsstory
The host describes the Samoan tradition of collective grieving, where family and community handle all household chores so the immediate family can focus entirely on mourning.
Uncovering Past Athletic Livesstrategy
The guest explains his favorite interview tactic: finding out what sport or high school activity meant everything to a celebrity before they became famous.
“One of my fundamental worldviews is if a food exists, it's because somebody found it delicious.”
“I was so shocked at my own thoughts and feelings that came up, that I was like—”
“Food is just the lens that I kind of view the whole world through.”
“he seems like the best, most interesting guy in the world. It's Keanu Reeves.”
“I had smoked a fair amount of weed before going.”
“Did you know hydration affects almost everything? Energy, focus, workouts, and even how you're feeling throughout the day?”
“I love, like, there's something about just, like, stale, especially.”
Mythical Chef Josh Scherer joins Drew on the show this week! Drew and Josh talk about the origin story of his famous Last Meals show, what happens when you die, why they love tall people, going to hot pot high, the meaning of Josh's spork tattoo, Josh's past as a collegiate hammer throw competitor, and so much more. Josh IG: https://www.instagram.com/mythicalchefjosh/ Follow The Comment Section on IG: https://www.instagram.com/thecommentsection/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
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