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You're Not Special Podcast

You're Not Special Podcast

By: Erin Loman Jeck and Dr. Sizzle
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 "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 Art Cooking Food & Wine
Episodes
  • He Wanted to Ride Me Like a Horse & Other Five-Star Shenanigans

    He Wanted to Ride Me Like a Horse & Other Five-Star Shenanigans
    Apr 19 2025

    Grab your wine and clutch your pearls—this episode of You're Not Special is a wild ride through the outrageous (and disturbingly true) world of restaurant horror stories. From entitled grandpas grabbing cheeks to a woman demanding someone microwave her shoes (yes, really), Erin and Dr. Sizzle hold nothing back.

    We’re talkin’ creepy celebrities, projectile wine glasses, the mysterious case of the water allergy, and one dude who thought using someone’s face as toilet paper was a compliment. Hospitality? More like Hostile-ity.

    ✨ This episode is messy, unfiltered, and absolutely unmissable.
    💀 Caution: May cause spitting out drinks and deeply questioning humanity.
    🍷 Bonus points if you’re drinking 1942 on the rocks while listening.
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    46 mins
  • Toast Points & Trust Falls: Kitchen Chaos, Dirty Jokes, and Restaurant Revelations

    Toast Points & Trust Falls: Kitchen Chaos, Dirty Jokes, and Restaurant Revelations
    Apr 12 2025

    Ever wondered what happens when your whole kitchen crew jumps ship and you’re left with strangers, salad drama, and a black-and-blue mystery steak? Welcome to another wild ride on You're Not Special, where Erin, Dr. Sizzle, and company spill the (wine-soaked) tea on the chaos of restaurant life.

    They dish on the secret recipe for building trust in high-stress kitchens, the politics of toast points, and why flirting with your sous chef might just be strategic. It's the perfect blend of unfiltered humor, behind-the-scenes antics, and a reminder that in restaurant fams—you're either in the weeds or laughing through it.

    Warning: May cause cravings for French toast and a strong urge to call out that one coworker who never takes a 20-top.

    🔥 Grab your apron, hit play, and let the chaos commence.
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    30 mins
  • Party Like It’s Your Job… Because It (Almost) Is!

    Party Like It’s Your Job… Because It (Almost) Is!
    Mar 22 2025

    Some people go to work; others go to party—and somehow, those two things overlap more than you’d think! In this episode, we dive into the wild, the weird, and the why-is-this-even-happening moments that make every event unforgettable (for better or worse). From unexpected VIP encounters to after-hours chaos, get ready for behind-the-scenes stories that prove the real party starts after the party. Grab a drink (or a coffee for recovery) and tune in for the funniest tales from the trenches of event life!
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    1 hr and 11 mins

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