Episodes

  • Order No.10- Chef Jamie
    Apr 16 2025

    On this episode of 8ighty 6ix we have Jamieson Holloway aka Chef Jamie, one of the young hot chefs in ATL! Listen to him talk about his upbringing and how it pushed him to keep pursuing his culinary dreams. We talk about how he was Marriotts Student of the Year!! He also talks about his specialty pizza and how he has changed and grown throughout his time in the industry. You don't want to miss this!!!


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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • Order No. 9- David Gonzales
    Mar 24 2025

    Welcome back to 8ighty 6ix! Today we are here with David Gonzales, seasoned FOH worker who is currently a shift supervisor. Today we dive into how Zaxby's started his hospitality journey & how he gets ready for a Friday night. We also dive into what he thinks he would be doing if he wasn't in hospitality.


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    55 mins
  • Order No.8- Lauren Hatcher
    Mar 12 2025

    Today we sit down with Lauren Hatcher, Gm of Tio Luchos. We discuss how she transitioned from Cosmetology to Hospitality. We go through our Muss & Turners adventures and how the state of the industry has changed. We go into depth about the FOH vs BOH war that has been ongoing for centuries and much more!! You don't want to miss this one.


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    57 mins
  • 8ighty 6ix Order No.7 ft Chef Bredda
    Mar 4 2025

    Today we sit down with Chef Bredda of Bredda's Kitchen, Jamaican food at its finest. We talk about his biggest obstacles in starting and growing his business. We talk about different cultures of food that we enjoy. We also explore different events and catering opportunities that helped our career.Sorry for the lighting mishap (video version)Check out Chef Bredda...IG & TikTok: breddaskitchenCheck out 8ighty 6ix on all platforms you listen to podcast at. Follow 8ighty 6ixIG:__8ighty6ixFor cooking videosIG: _chefvernjrOrder Up!!!

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    1 hr and 36 mins
  • Order No. 6- Top 10 Kitchen Cons
    Feb 19 2025

    Welcome back!!! Thank you for tuning in to this episode of 8ighty 6ix. Today we are discussing the Top 10 Kitchen Cons. Long hours, late nights & early morning & unpredictable hours.


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    26 mins
  • Order No. 5- Top 10 Kitchen Perks
    Feb 14 2025

    We back!! This episode we talk about the top 10 best reasons to work in a kitchen. We all know food is going to be a MAJOR one of them.


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    31 mins
  • Kings Coffee Ep.1
    Jan 25 2025

    King's Coffee makes a return!!!


    (Don't worry 8ighty 6ix isn't going anywhere)


    King's Coffee is back and better than ever with new co-host owner of Stability-2-Freedom, Tyrone Smith!!


    We are bringing conversation to a whole new level and are excited to bring everyone some great content.


    This episode we are talking about our 2024 review & living in the current state of the world.


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    46 mins
  • Order No.4 Ft- Chef Chelsea
    Jan 7 2025

    On this episode of 8ighty 6ix we have Chef Chelsea Jeffries from Pitsburgh, PA coming to bless the podcast with her presence! We talked about culinary school (where we met 13 years ago!!!), here experience traveling all over and working in different kitchen, her challenges working in a kitchen and her views for her business. You don't want to miss this one!!


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    37 mins