WTF with Marc Maron Podcast Anthony Bourdain From 2011
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Jun 7, 2018 
Anthony Bourdain, celebrity chef and television personality, joins Marc Maron in a captivating conversation. They discuss the role of podcasters as promoters, their backgrounds in the restaurant industry, the power of food and connection, leadership in the restaurant industry, their past habits of smoking and drinking, and their desire to explore countries and cuisines with humility.
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Immediate Gratification Drives Craft
- Cooking and stand-up share immediate feedback and adrenaline that attract similar personalities.
- Both are meritocracies where success is proven instantly by audience or diner reaction.
From Dishwasher To Prideful Cook
- Bourdain fell into the restaurant business as a misfit and found pride as a dishwasher.
- The kitchen gave him respect, camaraderie, and a clear measure of competence.
Recovery Fueled By Humiliation
- Bourdain recounts heavy heroin use and long methadone treatment to quit.
- Humiliation and vanity, not just willpower, prompted his recovery.