Tanner and Jerry dig into the delicious world of food names—why they change, what they mean, and how they shape the way we eat. From French fries versus chips to biscuits versus cookies, they explore how the same foods get different identities around the world. The conversation continues with protected names like Champagne, Bourbon, and regional cheeses that can only come from one place. Then it’s on to the art of rebranding, from rapeseed becoming canola and slimehead becoming the far more appealing orange roughy. Finally, they catch up with Tanner's former boss and Top Chef Canada host Mark McEwan to talk about excellence, evolution, and how he's lasted 40 years as a restauranteur. 

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Tanner and Jerry turn up the heat in this episode all about cooking with fire. With Tanner’s new live-fire restaurant as the spark, they explore how open flames have become one of the hottest trends in modern dining—and how you can bring that same energy home. From choosing the right wood to adding smoke to your cocktails, and even clever tips for apartment cooks, it’s all about mastering the flame. Then, the fire of competition takes center stage as MasterChef Canada winner and host Mary Berg joins the show to talk creativity, pressure, and what it takes to keep your passion burning.

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It’s the Flavorphiles Halloween Special, and we’re serving up something spooky. Tanner and Jerry start with absinthe—the mysterious “green fairy” once banned for its supposed hallucinogenic powers—and uncover how it earned its eerie reputation. Then they carve into the history of jack-o’-lanterns, sharing tips on how to make the most of your pumpkin’s innards, seeds, and flesh in the kitchen. The celebration continues with a look at Día de Muertos and the foods that honor the tradition, before ending on a sweet note: our overrated and underrated Halloween candies, including Tanner’s passionate opinion that the Reese’s pumpkin shape tastes better than the original cup. 

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In this episode, Tanner and Jerry explore why a bar is the perfect place for a first date—and how to make it a great one, whether you’re the dater or the bartender behind the stick. Tanner shares a few memorable stories from bad dates gone worse before diving into a Short Order Cooking round of common questions people ask at him. Then, fresh from his visit to Patrón in Mexico, Tanner welcomes their brand ambassador to talk tequila—how it’s made, how to drink it, and what makes the world’s favorite agave spirit so special.

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It’s our very first episode—and we’re starting with a feast. Tanner and Jerry stir up an Apple Pie Manhattan before diving into the dos and don’ts of Turkey Day. From hosting hacks that make Thanksgiving easier to guest etiquette that keeps you invited back, we’ve got you covered. Then it’s time for a rapid-fire Short Order Cooking where we answer Google's most googled questions, and we wrap up with our hot takes on the most overrated and underrated dishes at the table. Pour a drink, grab a plate, and join us for a Flavorphiles Thanksgiving.

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