Explore every episode of the podcast STIR-Cast
| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Episode 7: Jay Pisculli, Partner, Executive Chef, Downtown by Chef Jay Pisculli | 05 Sep 2025 | 00:39:28 | |
Chef Jay Pisculli, Veteran local chef and partner/executive chef at Downtown by Chef Jay Pisculli, sits down with Rick & Brian to talk experience, running a kitchen, and food trends.Ā | |||
| Episode 6: Amarissa Scelsi, Veteran Local Chef, Soon-to-be Restaurant Owner | 01 Aug 2025 | 00:39:10 | |
Chef Amarissa Scelsi, Veteran local chef and soon-to-be owner of an exciting new pasta restaurant, joins Rick (her former boss) and Brian to talk pasta, experience, and inspiration.Ā | |||
| Episode 5: Josh Crane, Executive Chef, McCoy's Chophouse | 11 Jul 2025 | 00:29:22 | |
Chef Josh Crane, Executive Chef at McCoy's Chophouse, joins Rick and Brian to talk all things steak, personal flair, and wine pairings.Ā | |||
| Episode 4: Brian O'Neil, Executive Chef, The River Bistro/The DoubleTree Hotel | 20 Jun 2025 | 00:26:28 | |
Chef Brian O'Neil, Executive Chef at The River Bistro & DoubleTree Hotel Downtown, joins Rick and Brian to talk cooking creatively for massive events, The River Bistro, and much more!Ā Ā | |||
| Episode 3: Marc Yezzi, Co-Owner, The Kitchen Counter | 06 Jun 2025 | 00:34:22 | |
Marc Yezzi, co-owner of The Kitchen Counter, joins Rick and Brian to talk about the journey from food truck to brick-and-mortar, the art of a perfect smash burger, and everything in between. Ā | |||
| Episode 2: Josh Lewis, Executive Chef, Lost Dog Cafe | 02 May 2025 | 00:24:15 | |
Chef Josh joins Rick and Brian for a fascinating conversation covering his education at CIA Hyde Park, being a Chopped runner-up, working with celebrity chefs in New York City, and his time at Lost Dog Cafe.Ā | |||
| Episode 1: Dan Polhamus, Owner/Operator, Food & Fire and Iron Agave | 03 Apr 2025 | 00:24:55 | |
From dishwasher to multi-restaurant owner, Dan Polhamus joins Rick and Brian to talk hard work, food trends, family, and the role of restaurants in our Southern Tier community. | |||