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41: Travel the Wine World with Kevin Brauch
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Length:
50 minutes
Released:
Sep 11, 2019
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Podcast episode
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In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, we’re chatting with Kevin Brauch, a Gemini Award Winner, TV producer and host of hit series The Thirsty Traveler, Iron Chef America, SuperStar Chef Challenge, FOOD F!T. Kevin is one of the liveliest guests I’ve had the pleasure of interviewing, and he has so many stories to share, from his time with the late, great Anthony Bourdain, author of Kitchen Confidential, to sabering Champagne in France and wine faux pas in South Africa. Enjoy! Highlights How does Kevin sabre a sparkling wine bottle? What is Kevin’s favourite thing about Spanish Cava? How do the names of varietals impact wine choices? How did Kevin meet Anthony Bourdain? Why do the best chefs intertwine family and the kitchen? What is Kevin’s favourite wine gadget? Why does Kevin think we’re not making the right food shows? What is Kevin’s best tip for getting to know more about wine? About Kevin Brauch Kevin Brauch is a 6-time Canadian Gemini Award Nominee and Gemini Award Winner. Kevin's broadcasting career began in earnest, after graduation from Ryerson (B.A.A. Radio & Television), as on-air personality, ’Revvin’ Kevin' at CFNY - FM102.1. Television was the next obvious step and took him to TVOntario as producer, writer and host of the kids, tweens and teens 4 hour, live, after school block of programming: TVOKids. The live block of programming allowed Brauch to create two award-winning shows for tweens: Off The Hook (OTH) and, the 'Get off the couch and do something!” Series, STUFF. From there, a three-year stint on HGTV’s Canadian Gardening Television, a failed one-year 'convergence' project at CBC Toronto and then onwards to the solidification of Brauch’s career spent at Food Network, Food Network Canada, Discovery, SKY Travel (The Thirsty Traveler, Iron Chef America, SuperStar Chef Challenge, FOOD F!T). Discovery/HDTV also played a home in Brauch’s career; hosting & v/o the light-science docu-series Mega World. To learn more about the resources mentioned in this episode, visit the show notes.
Released:
Sep 11, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode
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