Andrew Zimmern: Award-Winning Chef, World Traveler, and TV Host
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Host Guy Kawasaki interviews Andrew Zimmern, the host of the TV series Bizarre Foods. Kawasaki introduces Zimmern as a world traveler and food enthusiast who has explored different cultures through unusual foods. Zimmern shares his struggles with drug addiction and homelessness, highlighting a turning point in his life when he reached out for help. He discusses his transition from being a chef to pursuing a career in television, sharing his approach of making himself indispensable in the industry. Zimmern talks about the creation of his show Bizarre Foods and the impact of an episode where he participated in an exorcism. He also discusses his departure from Travel Channel and his upcoming projects on other networks. Zimmern expresses gratitude for the opportunity to tell stories through food and entertain audiences. He shares his experiences dining at different restaurants and his love for spending time with tribal peoples around the world. Zimmern and Kawasaki also discuss the unique taste of hákarl, a Greenlandic ice shark, and Zimmern's ability to eat a wide variety of foods without getting sick. Zimmern shares personal experiences of contracting a virus from tainted cumin and his excitement for trying unique and rare foods. The conversation concludes with Zimmern's fascination with Hawaiian culture and Kawasaki's career advice to make oneself indispensable.
Host Guy Kawasaki interviews Andrew Zimmern, the host of the TV series Bizarre Foods. Kawasaki intro