Unplated with Antonio Diaz

About Unplated with Antonio Diaz

Unplated with Antonio Diaz is a long-form interview podcast that delves into the lives and stories of the people shaping the world of food and hospitality. Hosted by Antonio Diaz, founder of Life & Thyme and Emmy-winning documentary filmmaker, this podcast features in-depth conversations with chefs, founders, artists, and experts who are pushing boundaries and making an impact. Each episode goes beyond ingredients and recipes, exploring culture, history, and humanity, and uncovering the powerful stories that often remain hidden beneath the surface.

Publisher

Antonio Diaz

Category

arts

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

28 Mar 2025

Latest episode

4 Feb 2026

Latest episodes

8 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   4 Feb 2026

   Kids Are Hungry. Carolyn Federman Is Teaching Them to Cook.

   Kids are hungry in America. And most of them are never taught how to cook. In this episode of Unplated, Antonio sits down with Carolyn Federman, founder of the Charlie Cart Project, a nonprofit bringing hands-on food education into public schools, libraries, and community spaces through fully equipped mobile teaching kitchens. Carolyn’s work is a direct response to a broken system. Most kids in the U.S. receive less than eight hours of nutrition education a year, even though research shows they need far more. One in six children experiences hunger, and nearly half don’t get the nutrition they need to truly thrive. Instead of waiting on policy reform, Carolyn built a practical solution, one that gives kids real agency. Her work has earned the support of people like Michael Pollan and Alice Waters, who both believe that teaching kids how to cook is foundational, not just to health, but to education, confidence, and long-term wellbeing. Follow Carolyn: https://www.instagram.com/carolynfederman/Follow Charlie Cart Project: https://www.instagram.com/gocharliecart/Follow Antonio: ⁠ https://instagram.com/liberateantonio Follow Life & Thyme: https://instagram.com/lifeandthyme 🎧 Subscribe to Unplated with Antonio Diaz for more conversations with chefs, founders, and thinkers shaping food culture: https://lifeandthyme.com/unplated About Unplated:Unplated with Antonio Diaz is a long-form interview podcast that delves into the lives and stories of the people shaping the world of food and hospitality. Hosted by Antonio Diaz, founder of Life & Thyme and Emmy-winning documentary filmmaker, this podcast features in-depth conversations with chefs, founders, artists, and experts who are pushing boundaries and making an impact. Each episode goes beyond ingredients and recipes, exploring culture, history, and humanity, and uncovering the powerful stories that often remain hidden beneath the surface. Unplated with Antonio Diaz is an original podcast production by Life & Thyme. ⁠⁠https://lifeandthyme.com

2. 

   17 Sept 2025

   Michael Cimarusti Earned What Only 38 Restaurants Have

   Chef Michael Cimarusti discusses Providence's twenty-year journey to earning three Michelin stars and a Green Star, highlighting the responsibilities and lessons learned about legacy, mentorship, and growth in this interview with Antonio Diaz.

3. 

   21 Aug 2025

   The Founder Who Made Olive Oil Cool: Aishwarya Iyer

   Host Antonio Diaz interviews Brightland founder Aishwarya Iyer about her journey to elevate olive oil through transparency, craft, and design.

4. 

   21 Jul 2025

   James Freeman on Building Blue Bottle Coffee and Leaving It Behind

   James Freeman, Blue Bottle Coffee founder, discusses building and leaving his coffee empire in an interview with Antonio Diaz, revealing the emotional challenges and his perspective on specialty coffee.

5. 

   9 Jun 2025

   The Ben Hundreds Playbook: From Streetwear King to Restauranteur

   Restaurateur Ben Shenassafar, also known as Ben Hundreds, discusses transitioning from streetwear empire-building to opening The Benjamin restaurant in Hollywood in an interview with Antonio Diaz.

6. 

   6 May 2025

   Chris Bianco: The Man Behind America's Best Pizza

   The James Beard Award winning pizzaiolo, Chris Bianco, began making waves in the culinary world with Pizzeria Bianco, which opened in 1988 in a small corner of a grocery store in Phoenix, Arizona. What started as a modest venture has since become what many consider to be the best pizza in America. We dive deep into Chris’s philosophy on food, hospitality, and building relationships with the people that surround you. From his early days struggling with asthma to his passion for local sourcing, Chris shares the lessons he’s learned along the way and what it really takes to build a lasting legacy. Follow Antonio: ⁠https://instagram.com/liberateantonio⁠ (https://instagram.com/liberateantonio) Follow Life & Thyme: ⁠https://instagram.com/lifeandthyme⁠ (https://instagram.com/lifeandthyme) About Unplated: Unplated with Antonio Diaz is a long-form interview podcast that delves into the lives and stories of the people shaping the world of food and hospitality. Hosted by Antonio Diaz, founder of Life & Thyme and Emmy-winning documentary filmmaker, this podcast features in-depth conversations with chefs, founders, artists, and experts who are pushing boundaries and making an impact. Each episode goes beyond ingredients and recipes, exploring culture, history, and humanity, and uncovering the powerful stories that often remain hidden beneath the surface. Unplated with Antonio Diaz is an original podcast production by Life & Thyme. ⁠https://lifeandthyme.com (https://lifeandthyme.com)

7. 

   11 Apr 2025

   Ellen Bennett Is Making You Look Good While You Cook

   Ellen Bennett, founder of Hedley & Bennett, took her frustration with cheap kitchen aprons and turned it into an apron and chefwear brand that’s now a staple in kitchens worldwide—both at home and at restaurants. In this conversation, Ellen and Antonio discuss topics such as the relentless hustle behind building a business from the ground up, how Ellen built a brand that empowers confidence and inspires cooks in the kitchen, and the one mindset that kept her going through the toughest challenges. Follow Ellen: https://www.instagram.com/ellenmariebennett/ (https://www.instagram.com/ellenmariebennett/) Follow Antonio: https://instagram.com/liberateantonio (https://instagram.com/liberateantonio) Follow Life & Thyme: https://instagram.com/lifeandthyme (https://instagram.com/lifeandthyme) About Unplated: Unplated with Antonio Diaz is a long-form interview podcast that delves into the lives and stories of the people shaping the world of food and hospitality. Hosted by Antonio Diaz, founder of Life & Thyme and Emmy-winning documentary filmmaker, this podcast features in-depth conversations with chefs, founders, artists, and experts who are pushing boundaries and making an impact. Each episode goes beyond ingredients and recipes, exploring culture, history, and humanity, and uncovering the powerful stories that often remain hidden beneath the surface. Unplated with Antonio Diaz is an original podcast production by Life & Thyme. https://lifeandthyme.com (https://lifeandthyme.com)

8. 

   28 Mar 2025

   Coming Soon: Unplated with Antonio Diaz

   Antonio Diaz, founder of Life & Thyme and documentary filmmaker, invites you to explore the stories and journeys of chefs, entrepreneurs, and experts shaping the world of food. Releasing April 10. Follow Life & Thyme on Instagram @lifeandthyme (https://instagram.com/lifeandthyme) and Antonio at @libereateantonio (https://instagram.com/liberateantonio). Unplated is an original podcast production by Life & Thyme (https://lifeandthyme.com).

Who has been a guest on Unplated with Antonio Diaz

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Michael Cimarusti
• Aishwarya Iyer
• James Freeman
• Ben Shenassafar

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

356,120

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.3 / 5

6 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 43 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

19

Social presence

97

YouTube

86

Engagement

32