About this episode
Michelin-starred chef Curtis Duffy returns to Eat Your Content—but this time, he’s not just talking about food. He’s joined by his co-author, Jeremy Wagner, to open up about Fireproof, their gripping new memoir that peels back the curtain on Curtis’s incredible journey from unimaginable childhood trauma to the top of the fine dining world.In this deeply personal and revealing conversation, Curtis shares what it was like to relive his past while writing the book, how loss and adversity shaped his identity as a chef, and what it really takes to survive in—and beyond—the kitchen. Jeremy gives us a behind-the-scenes look at the writing process, including how his background in heavy metal and horror helped him bring Curtis’s voice to life in a way that’s raw, honest, and unforgettable.Fireproof isn’t just another chef memoir. It’s a survival story. A reinvention story. A human story. And it might just change the way you think about success, creativity, and healing.Whether you’re a foodie, a fan of memoirs, or someone who’s been through the fire yourself—this episode is for you.? Hit play, order your copy of Fireproof wherever books are sold, and share this episode with someone who needs to hear a story of resilience and reinvention.Don't forget to follow and leave a review if this conversation moved you—it helps us bring more powerful stories like this to your feed.____________Order "Fireproof" - https://a.co/d/ig6oHClFollow Chef Curtis Duffy: https://www.curtisduffy.com/Follow Jeremy Wagner: https://jeremyxwagner.com/Send a textThanks for listening to Eat Your Content. If you like what you hear, please consider supporting the podcast through our merch store on Tee Public. Get great quality items like T-shirts, hats, mugs, and more all sporting the vibrant Eat Your Content logo. Go to teepublic.com/user/eatyourcontent for more great items. Thank you for your support!Support the showWant to be a guest on Eat Your Content? Send me a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.joinpodmatch.com/eatyourcontentFollow EYC on SocialsTikTok: @eatyourcontent (https://www.tiktok.com/@eatyourcontent)YouTube: @EatYourContent (https://youtube.com/@EatYourContent?si=wYA-OAgpX4D51otX)Instagram: @richherrera (https://www.instagram.com/richherrera/) & @eatyourcontent (https://www.instagram.com/eatyourcontent)X (formall
