In this episode of Altered Judgement, Joe, Alex, and Pat are back in the studio and joined by a very special guest: Chef Nick Clare. The guys dive deep into the world of content creation, the importance of supporting local mom-and-pop businesses, and the personal journeys that led them to where they are today.

From heartfelt discussions about mental health and fatherhood to a local pizza review from Sylvio’s Deli, this episode covers it all. The group also tackles the "Chicago Handshake" with a round of Malort, debates the best (and worst) seasons of the year, and discusses the challenges of balancing a health journey with being a food influencer.

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Chef Nick Clare

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Podcast: Thanks for Cooking

Episode Chapters:

[00:00] Intro & Housekeeping

[03:01] Welcome Chef Nick

[04:53] The Jump Into Content Creation

[06:42] Building Community

[11:47] Taking the Leap

[16:17] Mental Health Monday

[18:59] Fatherhood & Sports

[27:37] Pizza Review - Silvio’s Deli

[30:29] Food Subjectivity

[34:13] Supporting Small Business

[39:21] The Local Renaissance

[46:31] Life as an Influencer

[50:45] The Cheesesteak Debate

[01:01:08] Restaurant Cleanliness

[01:04:11] The Malort Challenge

[01:08:44] Health Journeys & Food

[01:14:10] Breaking Old Habits

[01:21:51] The Season Debate

[01:25:00] Ranking the Seasons

[01:37:24] Outro & Final Thoughts