

Ep103 - Anthony Bourdain | No Reservations
Aug 11, 2020
Anthony Bourdain, American celebrity chef and host of No Reservations, discusses the filming process, building relationships with people on the show, commitment to authenticity, hilarious mishaps in Italy, lowest moments during travels, favorite bars and Vietnamese pho, and representation of women in the culinary industry.
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Time Builds Authenticity
- Spend sufficient time with locals to earn genuine interactions on travel shows.
- Showing willingness to participate and appreciate local culture deepens connections and storytelling.
Bill Murray and the Sun
- Bill Murray unexpectedly appeared on a shoot, which made the moment surreal and intimidating.
- Despite meticulous planning, natural elements like sunlight disrupted the scene in a memorable way.
The Clumsy Knockdown
- Todd Klumms accidentally knocked over a large display of stacked dishes in an Indonesian restaurant.
- The mishap became a classic TV moment frequently reused in later shows.