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S4 EP3: Jamie Oliver on public feuds, chopping his finger off on live TV, and his controversial jerk rice

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Navigating Fame and Family

This chapter explores the intricate relationship between fame and work-life balance, emphasizing the sacrifices and challenges faced by public figures. The conversation highlights the importance of maintaining personal integrity, family connections, and authenticity in a life often overshadowed by public perception. Additionally, it touches on the complexities of creative endeavors and the commitment to meaningful change within the public sphere.

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Speaker 2

Well, we can't wait to talk to Steve and then Veronica smiles at Gary and agrees to Saturday. Gary says he'll see her then and gives her a wink as he leaves. Corey and Topanga, congratulate Sean. He's got a date. Sean's nervous. I have nothing to wear. And I love this. I love how now it's just so quickly.

Speaker 1

All of the fears and all of the anxieties about being a woman, the insecurities, just and all your mannerisms were like, we're perfect at the time. You're like fiddling with your fingers and that was great. It

Speaker 2

was great. It was really well done. Yeah. We go to a commercial break and then we come back at the wilderness store. It's now after hours. Eric and Lonnie, she's back in her crop top flannel that makes so much sense.

Speaker 1

They're practicing her approach with sitting in the warm, but show that belly button. Of course.

Speaker 2

Your boobies are warm, but your

Speaker 1

belly button is cool. Exactly. And I've got the cool sleeves rolled up. I was like, well, Eric looks pretty

Speaker 2

cool. Yeah. Eric creates a scenario where he's a guy named Dave. And when Lonnie sees him at the club, she wants him to avoid detection and stay with the hunting metaphor. She crouches down and walks slowly toward Eric, slightly placing herself right next to him at the bar. Eric tells her to make eye contact and smile. So she gives him a big grin and enthusiastically says, I want that one. And she pokes him on the nose. Eric admires her single mindedness. But no, he says that if she gives a guy a compliment, he will be hers for the rest of her life. Apparently.

In this episode, Louis is joined by celebrity chef and best–selling cookbook author, Jamie Oliver. Jamie tells Louis about his public feuds with Gordon Ramsey and Anthony Bourdain, chopping part of his finger off on live TV, and why his jerk rice caused such a stir. Plus, Louis provides some recipe tips…

Warnings: Strong language, as well as discussion around food production that may upset some listeners. Visit spotify.com/resources for information and resources.

Links/Attachments:

TV Show: ‘The Naked Chef’ (1999) – BBC

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4-CeoHHDYw8

TV Show: ‘Louis Theroux’s Weird Weekends’ (1998) – BBC (UK only)

https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/b006w7gn/louis-therouxs-weird-weekends

Jamie’s Italian

https://italian.jamieoliver-rg.com/

Book: Simply Jamie, Jamie Oliver (2024)

https://www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/books/simply-jamie

TV Show: ‘Jamie’s Kitchen’ (2002) – Channel 4

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0358844/

TV Show: ‘Jamie’s School Dinners’ (2005) – Channel 4