Episode 128: David Nayfeld Introduces The Main Ingredient

Friend of the pod David Nayfeld, one of our favorite recurring guests, has launched his own podcast, The Main Ingredient with David Nayfeld, cohosted and produced by Manny Jimenez (aka Manny J) . David checks in from San Francisco to talk about his new show, why he launched, it some of his first guests (including Dominique Crenn and Gwyneth Paltrow). And, of course, he and Andrew can't help a little shop talk along the way.

If you enjoy this episode of the show, check out our earlier conversations with David:

Episode 61: David Nayfeld & Angela Pinkerton

Special Report #36: David Nayfeld on the Changes that Need to be Made

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