Tosh Show My Favorite NFL Player Turned Chef - Derrell Smith
Nov 26, 2024
Derrell Smith, a former NFL player turned award-winning chef and food entrepreneur, shares his fascinating journey from sports to the culinary world. He discusses how childhood bullying shaped his resilience and sparked his passion for cooking. Listeners are treated to humorous stories about his experiences catering unusual events, including a burlesque party, and the nostalgia associated with Southern cuisine. Derrell also dives into the playful side of parenthood, blending sports memories with family life, creating a delightful and relatable conversation.
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Philly Jump
- Derrell Smith, like the Fresh Prince, grew up in Overbrook, Philadelphia, and attended Lamberton School.
- He got jumped in seventh grade after a snowball fight, losing his Pokemon cards.
Salmonella Scare
- Derrell cooked for his Syracuse teammates, once attempting fried chicken for the first time.
- He believes they may have gotten salmonella due to undercooked chicken.
NFL and Education
- Derrell Smith made it to the NFL, starting on the Buccaneers' practice squad before joining the Houston Texans.
- He pursued his master's degree at Syracuse during the offseasons.