After 35 episodes of Fugitive Chefs, I’ve spoken with chefs who left the pass — not to quit food, but to redefine what a chef can be.

From R&D labs to classrooms, sustainability projects to storytelling and entrepreneurship — these are the five paths chefs are carving beyond traditional kitchens.

In this special solo episode, I break down what I’ve learned from voices like:

👨‍🍳 Dan Giusti — from Noma to school food systems

🌎 Vojtech Vegh — building the world’s first zero-waste restaurant

🌊 Ned Bell — fighting for ocean sustainability

🍫 Maximilian Bogenmann — creating chocolate without cacao🧠 Pat Clifford — leading flavor innovation at PepsiCo

We’ll talk about:

00:00 Introduction to the Fugitive Chefs Podcast

02:16 The Evolution of the Podcast

05:03 Five Paths of Culinary Innovation

07:52 Building a Community for Chefs

10:49 Engagement and Future Directions

12:10 Spotify youtube outro.mp4

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This podcast began as a way for me to learn — now, it’s a place where we all can. See you inside the circle!

🎧 Fugitive Chefs — stories and strategies from chefs redefining food, creativity, and purpose.