
The Repertoire Podcast
Your Repertoire is the most valuable asset in your career.
It's the collection of skills, stories, experiences, and lessons you've had to hard-earn in this hospitality industry. What if you could ask some of the best professionals in the world how they built their Repertoire?
In this podcast, you can look forward to expert-led interviews by Chef Justin Khanna, breakdowns of news and stories that are impacting the industry, and the occasional bonus episode that might include a tactic or strategy that drastically improves your life.
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Latest episodes

Aug 18, 2020 • 1h 12min
Emmanuel Chavez on Aesthetics, First Projects, and the Importance of Corn - Ep. 118
Connect with Manny: @dishwasher89Hoja Santa on IG: https://www.instagram.com/hojasantamag/Listen to Drake: https://open.spotify.com/track/1EoHEkVcysf4WVDx6r9WzQ?si=KwPkCBlNRViC24zZ5kckJQ(if you come across something you ended up having to search, send me a message to help make these Show Notes better! <3)
Justin's Instagram: @justinkhannaFollow The Repertoire Podcast on Instagram: @joinrepertoire—What's next? 👇Share the PodcastGet Total Station DominationTake the 5-Day-Kitchen-Productivity ChallengeGet on my Email NewsletterSupport the show for $19 a month via the Repertoire Pro Community for Industry ProfessionalsMy latest upload on YouTubeRate the show on SpotifyLeave a review on Apple PodcastsGet in touch with JustinTweet at JustinFollow along on InstagramSign up for one-on-one Coaching with JustinBrowse the gear used to create this💌Send me mail:Justin Khanna5920 MLK Jr. Way SUnit 18272Seattle, WA 98118 USA—

Jun 30, 2020 • 2h 4min
My New Projects, plus an Update
—What's next? 👇Share the PodcastGet on my Email NewsletterSupport the show on PatreonMy latest upload on YouTubeLeave a review on Apple PodcastsGet in touch with JustinTweet at JustinFollow along on InstagramSign up for one-on-one Coaching with JustinBrowse the gear used to create this💌Send me mail:Justin Khanna212 Broadway E #22725Seattle, WA 98102 USA—
Justin's Instagram: @justinkhannaFollow The Repertoire Podcast on Instagram: @joinrepertoire—What's next? 👇Share the PodcastGet Total Station DominationTake the 5-Day-Kitchen-Productivity ChallengeGet on my Email NewsletterSupport the show for $19 a month via the Repertoire Pro Community for Industry ProfessionalsMy latest upload on YouTubeRate the show on SpotifyLeave a review on Apple PodcastsGet in touch with JustinTweet at JustinFollow along on InstagramSign up for one-on-one Coaching with JustinBrowse the gear used to create this💌Send me mail:Justin Khanna5920 MLK Jr. Way SUnit 18272Seattle, WA 98118 USA—

May 8, 2020 • 1h 9min
The State of Things
The Grand Mug (not sponsored) http://www.thegrandmug.com/Floyd Cardoz Passes: https://t.co/KOlB79BFAn?amp=1Are Restaurants Needed?: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/23/magazine/closing-prune-restaurant-covid.htmlThomas Keller's Tweets: https://twitter.com/chef_keller/status/1250553303248691201?s=12How to Close a Restaurant: https://www.eater.com/2020/1/8/21028493/restaurant-closure-process-thirty-acres-mean-sandwichAviary Closes: https://ny.eater.com/2020/4/21/21229379/alinea-the-aviary-office-cocktail-bars-mandarin-oriental-closing-nycMei Mei's Numbers: https://t.co/FphnrTMeyg?amp=1Chris Hill Piece: https://medium.com/@chefchris/how-were-really-gonna-save-the-restaurant-industry-92f2f4d2055a?_branch_match_id=498915819358381577Pokemon Sword: https://amzn.to/3bRb7FmThe Second Mountain: https://amzn.to/2Wcsp9j —What's next? 👇Share the PodcastSupport the show on PatreonLeave a review on Apple PodcastsGet in touch with JustinTweet at JustinFollow along on InstagramSign up for one-on-one Coaching with JustinBrowse the gear used to create this💌Send me mail:Justin Khanna212 Broadway E #22725Seattle, WA 98102 USA—
Justin's Instagram: @justinkhannaFollow The Repertoire Podcast on Instagram: @joinrepertoire—What's next? 👇Share the PodcastGet Total Station DominationTake the 5-Day-Kitchen-Productivity ChallengeGet on my Email NewsletterSupport the show for $19 a month via the Repertoire Pro Community for Industry ProfessionalsMy latest upload on YouTubeRate the show on SpotifyLeave a review on Apple PodcastsGet in touch with JustinTweet at JustinFollow along on InstagramSign up for one-on-one Coaching with JustinBrowse the gear used to create this💌Send me mail:Justin Khanna5920 MLK Jr. Way SUnit 18272Seattle, WA 98118 USA—

Apr 24, 2020 • 1h 22min
How you Might Use this Time...
Ray's Platform: https://www.instagram.com/linecookthoughts/?hl=enHis Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/line-cook-thoughts/id1447451948 Ryan Holiday's Piece: https://ryanholiday.net/will-you-choose-alive-time-or-dead-time/Ramit Sethi's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7ZddA__ewP3AtDefjl_tWg—What's next? 👇Share the PodcastSupport the show on PatreonLeave a review on Apple PodcastsGet in touch with JustinTweet at JustinFollow along on InstagramSign up for one-on-one Coaching with JustinBrowse the gear used to create this💌Send me mail:Justin Khanna212 Broadway E #22725Seattle, WA 98102 USA—
Justin's Instagram: @justinkhannaFollow The Repertoire Podcast on Instagram: @joinrepertoire—What's next? 👇Share the PodcastGet Total Station DominationTake the 5-Day-Kitchen-Productivity ChallengeGet on my Email NewsletterSupport the show for $19 a month via the Repertoire Pro Community for Industry ProfessionalsMy latest upload on YouTubeRate the show on SpotifyLeave a review on Apple PodcastsGet in touch with JustinTweet at JustinFollow along on InstagramSign up for one-on-one Coaching with JustinBrowse the gear used to create this💌Send me mail:Justin Khanna5920 MLK Jr. Way SUnit 18272Seattle, WA 98118 USA—

Apr 9, 2020 • 33min
Addressing Depression and Anxiety: An Intermezzo
Tim's Blog Post on Depression: https://tim.blog/2008/01/23/depression-how-you-label-determines-how-you-feel/Matt D'avella's video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FY4AsFpLnDcNathaniel Drew on Anxiety: https://youtu.be/rWU7GULiors—🤑Support my content on Patreon for just $1/month: http://geni.us/patr—Stalk me:💻→Website (everything): http://geni.us/site📸→Instagram (watch my stories/check my photos): http://geni.us/instag🎙→Podcast: http://geni.us/emulsionpodcast🐦→Twitter (talk to me): http://geni.us/twit📦→Kit (all the gear I probably used to shoot this video): http://geni.us/kitpage💙→Facebook: http://geni.us/faceb👻→Snapchat (say hi): jkhan1—👥Sign up for one-on-one coaching with me: http://geni.us/coach
Justin's Instagram: @justinkhannaFollow The Repertoire Podcast on Instagram: @joinrepertoire—What's next? 👇Share the PodcastGet Total Station DominationTake the 5-Day-Kitchen-Productivity ChallengeGet on my Email NewsletterSupport the show for $19 a month via the Repertoire Pro Community for Industry ProfessionalsMy latest upload on YouTubeRate the show on SpotifyLeave a review on Apple PodcastsGet in touch with JustinTweet at JustinFollow along on InstagramSign up for one-on-one Coaching with JustinBrowse the gear used to create this💌Send me mail:Justin Khanna5920 MLK Jr. Way SUnit 18272Seattle, WA 98118 USA—

Mar 26, 2020 • 1h 11min
Hidden Menu Prices, Sidegig & Giving Chefs Credit - Ep. 114
Tock time: https://medium.com/tock/its-about-tock-time-cf86a0cddb8aChris Pople Tweets on Alinea: https://twitter.com/chrispople/status/1234511322336940038?s=12The Dishwasher: https://www.shortoftheweek.com/2019/12/06/the-dishwasher/GQ Pro Chef Breaks Down Cooking Scenes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GF_bsZMe7zgRichie Nakano ChefsFeed: https://www.chefsfeed.com/amp/stories/626-is-there-a-right-way-to-stealWorld's 50 Best: https://www.theworlds50best.com/discovery/Christian Hunter leaves Sorghum&Salt: https://www.postandcourier.com/blog/raskin_around/chef-of-downtown-charleston-restaurant-quits-alleging-owner-undervalued-his/article_fb234674-29b6-11ea-a3df-af9f68a73874.htmlGianluca Gorini: https://www.eater.com/2019/12/4/20995122/racist-photo-chef-gianluca-gorini-gelinaz-shuffleChef Laurent Gras leaves Saison: https://sf.eater.com/2020/1/2/21046878/saison-laurent-gras-chef-departure-joshua-skenesSide Gig: https://www.finedininglovers.com/article/sean-brock-sidegig-appOnline Menus with no prices: https://ny.eater.com/2020/2/12/21130516/menus-without-prices-oped-nyc-restaurantsParasite Movie Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SWSDQfJQhUgThe Midlife Crisis of the American Restaurant: https://lareviewofbooks.org/article/midlife-crisis-american-restaurant-review/Fujifilm x-t4: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1548392-REG/fujifilm_16652867_x_t4_mirrorless_digital_camera.html/?ap=y&ap=y&smp=y&smp=y&lsft=BI%3A514&gclid=Cj0KCQiAwP3yBRCkARIsAABGiPqmaLIphM88Opk_AC53bx5ISDjRwmhfxmwyyPmmX1vfT9p4gWSdECsaAh-fEALw_wcBAltered Carbon Season 2: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/altered_carbon
Justin's Instagram: @justinkhannaFollow The Repertoire Podcast on Instagram: @joinrepertoire—What's next? 👇Share the PodcastGet Total Station DominationTake the 5-Day-Kitchen-Productivity ChallengeGet on my Email NewsletterSupport the show for $19 a month via the Repertoire Pro Community for Industry ProfessionalsMy latest upload on YouTubeRate the show on SpotifyLeave a review on Apple PodcastsGet in touch with JustinTweet at JustinFollow along on InstagramSign up for one-on-one Coaching with JustinBrowse the gear used to create this💌Send me mail:Justin Khanna5920 MLK Jr. Way SUnit 18272Seattle, WA 98118 USA—

Feb 23, 2020 • 1h 26min
Create a Competitive Advantage - Christopher Haatuft Ep. 113
Follow Chris: https://www.instagram.com/christopherhaatuft/?hl=enFollow Lysverket: https://www.instagram.com/lysverket/?hl=enEmail for contacting on employment opportunities: info@lysverket.no—🤑Support my content on Patreon for just $1/month: http://geni.us/patr—Stalk me:💻→Website (everything): http://geni.us/site📸→Instagram (watch my stories/check my photos): http://geni.us/instag🎙→Podcast: http://geni.us/emulsionpodcast🐦→Twitter (talk to me): http://geni.us/twit📦→Kit (all the gear I probably used to shoot this video): http://geni.us/kitpage💙→Facebook: http://geni.us/faceb👻→Snapchat (say hi): jkhan1—👥Sign up for one-on-one coaching with me: http://geni.us/coach—👋My name is Justin Khanna. I spent 8 years training at Michelin-starred and critically acclaimed restaurants like Per Se, Grace, The French Laundry, noma, Frantzen and Lysverket.I host a weekly podcast called The Emulsion where I curate chef/restaurant/fine dining news. There, I also interview knife makers, authors, food critics, chefs, bartenders, farmers, entrepreneurs and thought leaders to discover insights that can improve your life.—💌Send me mail:Justin Khanna212 Broadway E #22725Seattle, WA 98102 USA__Disclaimer: I earn with qualifying purchases made through Amazon’s Affiliate program and other affiliate links in this description.
Justin's Instagram: @justinkhannaFollow The Repertoire Podcast on Instagram: @joinrepertoire—What's next? 👇Share the PodcastGet Total Station DominationTake the 5-Day-Kitchen-Productivity ChallengeGet on my Email NewsletterSupport the show for $19 a month via the Repertoire Pro Community for Industry ProfessionalsMy latest upload on YouTubeRate the show on SpotifyLeave a review on Apple PodcastsGet in touch with JustinTweet at JustinFollow along on InstagramSign up for one-on-one Coaching with JustinBrowse the gear used to create this💌Send me mail:Justin Khanna5920 MLK Jr. Way SUnit 18272Seattle, WA 98118 USA—

Feb 4, 2020 • 15min
Crushing a New Station; An Intermezzo
Video version is here: https://youtu.be/8FpTCbh18GI — 🤑Support my content on Patreon for just $1/month: http://geni.us/patr — Stalk me: 💻→Website (everything): http://geni.us/site 📸→Instagram (watch my stories/check my photos): http://geni.us/instag 🎙→Podcast: http://geni.us/emulsionpodcast 🐦→Twitter (talk to me): http://geni.us/twit 📦→Kit (all the gear I probably used to shoot this video): http://geni.us/kitpage 💙→Facebook: http://geni.us/faceb 👻→Snapchat (say hi): jkhan1 — 👥Sign up for one-on-one coaching with me: http://geni.us/coach — 👋My name is Justin Khanna. I spent 8 years training at Michelin-starred and critically acclaimed restaurants like Per Se, Grace, The French Laundry, noma, Frantzen and Lysverket. I host a weekly podcast called [The Emulsion](http://justinkhanna.com/podcast) where I curate chef/restaurant/fine dining news. There, I also interview knife makers, authors, food critics, chefs, bartenders, farmers, entrepreneurs and thought leaders to discover insights that can improve your life. — 💌Send me mail: Justin Khanna 212 Broadway E #22725 Seattle, WA 98102 USA __ Disclaimer: I earn with qualifying purchases made through Amazon’s Affiliate program and other affiliate links in this description.
Justin's Instagram: @justinkhannaFollow The Repertoire Podcast on Instagram: @joinrepertoire—What's next? 👇Share the PodcastGet Total Station DominationTake the 5-Day-Kitchen-Productivity ChallengeGet on my Email NewsletterSupport the show for $19 a month via the Repertoire Pro Community for Industry ProfessionalsMy latest upload on YouTubeRate the show on SpotifyLeave a review on Apple PodcastsGet in touch with JustinTweet at JustinFollow along on InstagramSign up for one-on-one Coaching with JustinBrowse the gear used to create this💌Send me mail:Justin Khanna5920 MLK Jr. Way SUnit 18272Seattle, WA 98118 USA—

Dec 17, 2019 • 1h 27min
Staging, Stars, and Virtual Restaurants - Ep. 112
Line Cooks Article: https://www.eater.com/young-guns-rising-stars/2019/10/31/20936620/gender-dynamics-restaurant-kitchen-line-cooksYoung Cooks in SF: https://www.eater.com/young-guns-rising-stars/2019/11/5/20938156/young-cooks-in-san-francisco-prices-rent-commutesPros & Cons of Staging: https://www.eater.com/young-guns-rising-stars/2019/11/7/20931221/pros-and-cons-of-staging-in-fine-dining-restaurantsFredrik Berselius at Aska: Michelin "Strips" Jiro Ono: http://www.grubstreet.com/2019/11/michelin-guide-strips-jiro-ono-of-his-three-michelin-stars.htmlInua: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2019/11/02/food/inua-revisited-one-year-grand-opening/#.XeV1CpJKh25Seoul Chef sues Michelin Guide: https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/michelin-guide-seoul-ristorante-eo-intl-hnk/index.htmlThrillist Best New Restaurants: https://t.co/CBa5KLK0X0?amp=1Good Food 100: https://www.eater.com/2019/11/25/20974031/good-food-100-list-interview-sara-britoTips for Better Restaurant Dining: https://www.eater.com/2019/11/8/20953797/restaurant-tips-hacks-dining-out-tricksDominique Crenn nixes Meat: https://sf.eater.com/2019/11/14/20964948/dominique-crenn-meat-free-vegetables-seafoodDavid Chang Memoir: https://www.eater.com/2019/11/13/20963700/david-chang-releases-memoir-eat-a-peachVirtual Restaurant by Rachel Ray: https://www.chicagotribune.com/dining/ct-food-rachael-ray-restaurant-chicago-110419-20191104-7aqbfryzffdmvangsgyvzc4gbq-story.htmlPeak Design V2 Line: https://amzn.to/3811faw
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Nov 25, 2019 • 48min
Sharpening Knowledge and Why Japanese Knives are Actually a Screamin' Deal with Vincent Kazuhito Lau - Ep. 111
Japanese Knives book mentioned: https://amzn.to/37CkUxeVincent's IG: https://www.instagram.com/vincentsavesknives/Korin: https://geni.us/shopkorin—🤑Support my content on Patreon for just $1/month: http://geni.us/patr—Stalk me:💻→Website (everything): http://geni.us/site📸→Instagram (watch my stories/check my photos): http://geni.us/instag🎙→Podcast: http://geni.us/emulsionpodcast🐦→Twitter (talk to me): http://geni.us/twit📦→Kit (all the gear I probably used to shoot this video): http://geni.us/kitpage💙→Facebook: http://geni.us/faceb👻→Snapchat (say hi): jkhan1—
Justin's Instagram: @justinkhannaFollow The Repertoire Podcast on Instagram: @joinrepertoire—What's next? 👇Share the PodcastGet Total Station DominationTake the 5-Day-Kitchen-Productivity ChallengeGet on my Email NewsletterSupport the show for $19 a month via the Repertoire Pro Community for Industry ProfessionalsMy latest upload on YouTubeRate the show on SpotifyLeave a review on Apple PodcastsGet in touch with JustinTweet at JustinFollow along on InstagramSign up for one-on-one Coaching with JustinBrowse the gear used to create this💌Send me mail:Justin Khanna5920 MLK Jr. Way SUnit 18272Seattle, WA 98118 USA—