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4 OCT 2026
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27 SEP 2026 · Americans are living longer—but not necessarily better. A new concept gaining traction called “peakspan,” is changing the conversation from how long we live to how long we feel strong, energized, and mentally sharp.The reality is concerning: we’re not just aging, we’re aging with more disease. According to a recent study in Frontiers in Public Health, the number of Americans over 50 with at least one chronic condition is expected to nearly double by 2050, reaching more than 142 million.For many Americans, this isn’t abstract, it’s personal: rising anxiety about aging and retirement, chronic pain, poor sleep, and low energy becoming the new normal, all while the cost of staying healthy continues to add stress instead of relief.Available for Interview:
Edward Jones is a longevity expert and natural health pioneer, bringing more than 40 years of real-world experience helping people take control of their health—without extreme biohacking or expensive routines.At 68, he’s in peak physical condition, competes in bodybuilding competitions, and has built a 95K following on TikTok by sharing practical, no-nonsense wellness strategies. What makes his story compelling is that he’s lived the decline many Americans fear—chronic pain, fatigue, and mobility issues (being reliant on a walker to get around)—and reversed it after the age of 50 through consistent, natural, healthy habits.
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27 SEP 2026
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20 SEP 2026 · It seems every neighborhood has one hotshot who thinks their barbecue is the best.Russ Lannom is challenging them to PROVE IT.Folks can Apply NOW for the chance to be crowned "America's Best Backyard Cook" on Season 2 of "Barbecue Country," which airs in 100+ US Markets.RUSS LANNOM (LAN-um) is an award-winning pitmaster and host of Barbecue Country on The Heartland Network.Combining championship barbecue expertise with an engaging on-air style, Russ helps backyard cooks master the art of barbecue while celebrating the people and traditions behind America's favorite cuisine.Barbecue Country - Do you have the chops to make the cut?
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13 SEP 2026 · Pod Crashing episode 498 with Shark Tanker Daniel Lubetzsky from the podcast Build or Break, an interview series exploring the defining moments, failures, and breakthroughs that shape extraordinary leaders, entrepreneurs, and changemakers. Season one features conversations with Matthew McConaughey, Mark Cuban, Kevin O'Leary, Jason Alexander, Chip and Joanna Gaines, and more, as Daniel uncovers the setbacks that ultimately fueled their greatest successes.To coincide with the podcast launch, Daniel is opening The Art of Failure, a first-of-its-kind FREE immersive pop-up experience at https://www.google.com/maps/search/22+Wooster+Street?entry=gmail&source=g in SoHo from September 3-5. The highly visual, interactive installation invites New Yorkers to rethink failure as the catalyst behind innovation, resilience, and success through personal artifacts and stories from some of today's most recognizable entrepreneurs and cultural figures.
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12 SEP 2026 · Detroit-born, Palmdale-based chef whose culinary journey blends Lebanese and Syrian heritage with Southern California street food culture https://www.bing.com/ck/a?!&&p=be436c30de08b0dac5afc7e208f3c1f2956cace9a96950d38b833208efe785abJmltdHM9MTc4ODEzNDQwMA&ptn=3&ver=2&hsh=4&fclid=03c660d8-843e-6013-3e5f-752485686166&u=a1aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZHRsYWRpbm5lcmNsdWIuY29tL2NoZWZfZ3JhbmRtYXN0ZXJfam9qb19iaW8&ntb=1. His earliest cooking memories come from helping his sitto (grandmother) in Detroit, where he learned to prepare classic Mediterranean dishes like hummus, pita bread, and grilled lamb https://www.bing.com/ck/a?!&&p=78e8a800b43fe7946c1a7b0887a6b3d74cbb5c5c5f23c8c9b5b840b043ff4dd1JmltdHM9MTc4ODEzNDQwMA&ptn=3&ver=2&hsh=4&fclid=03c660d8-843e-6013-3e5f-752485686166&u=a1aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cucHNsYWluYy5jb20vZ3JhbmQtbWFzdGVyLWNoZWYtam8tam8v&ntb=1. These formative experiences instilled in him the belief that food is a way to express love, faith, and family.At age 8, the Saady family moved to Palmdale, California, where they operated a gas station with a café. Jojo’s first kitchen job was tending a deep fryer and helping collect ingredients for dinner https://www.bing.com/ck/a?!&&p=be436c30de08b0dac5afc7e208f3c1f2956cace9a96950d38b833208efe785abJmltdHM9MTc4ODEzNDQwMA&ptn=3&ver=2&hsh=4&fclid=03c660d8-843e-6013-3e5f-752485686166&u=a1aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZHRsYWRpbm5lcmNsdWIuY29tL2NoZWZfZ3JhbmRtYXN0ZXJfam9qb19iaW8&ntb=1. With no access to culinary school, he used the streets of Palmdale as his classroom, learning from street food vendors. Starting with a simple chicken-and-fries stand, he expanded into sandwiches and wraps, eventually opening his own restaurant
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29 AUG 2026 · Culinary icon Bobby Flay is showcasing the next generation of food superstars in Bobby’s Triple Threat, which returns for a new season August 25th on Food Network. As host of Bobby’s Triple Threat, Bobby handpicked a trio of top of culinary Titans to represent him – Michael Voltaggio, Brooke Williamson and Ayesha Nurdjaja – and they must face highly skilled competitors who have the chance to win $25,000.In each episode, one world-class chef tries to make it past all three of Bobby’s Titans to take home the $25,000 prize. In the first two rounds, Bobby picks the ingredients the chefs must use and the visiting chef selects which Titan to face. In round three, the challenger chooses the ingredients and faces the last Titan left. If the competitor can outcook the Titans (based on a guest blind judge) and earn more points, they take home bragging rights and the cash prize.A rising Food Network star, Michael Voltaggio has competed on Tournament of Champions and appeared on Beat Bobby Flay, Guy’s Ranch Kitchen and Guy’s Grocery Games. He was the winner of Top Chef Season 6, where he competed in the finale alongside his brother Bryan. Michael has been at the helm of some of the best restaurants in America - he earned a Michelin Star at Charlie Palmer's Dry Creek Kitchen, a rare 4-star review at The Bazaar by José Andrés and was a finalist for the James Beard Best New Restaurant award. As co-executive chef and partner with his equally talented brother, Bryan Voltaggio, Michael has launched multiple groundbreaking restaurants, including Voltaggio Brothers Steak House at MGM National Harbor, Vulcania at Mammoth Mountain, and Wye Oak Tavern in his hometown of Frederick, MD. His impact also reaches the music industry through Volt Burger, available at Live Nation venues nationwide.A native of Los Angeles, Brooke Williamson was the first winner of Food Network’s Tournament of Champions in 2020 and won Top Chef season 14 in 2017. Brooke’s culinary journey began at just 17 years old, taking her from the Epicurean Institute of Los Angeles to honing her skills under Michelin-starred Chef Ken Frank and at iconic restaurants like Michael's of Santa Monica. She refined her craft further at Daniel in New York City before becoming Executive Chef at Boxer and later Zax. She then launched Playa Provisions—a multifaceted dining destination featuring King Beach Café, Small Batch ice cream shop, Dockside restaurant, and Grain whiskey bar. Her first cookbook Sun-Kissed Cooking: Vegetables Front and Center was published in 2024. Her love of gardening inspires her culinary creations, bringing fresh, homegrown ingredients to life on the plate in new and exciting ways. She has also appeared on BBQ Brawl, Beat Bobby Flay and Chopped.
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15 AUG 2026 · THE BEST PIZZA IS IN LA explores filmmaker Pete Ferriero's journey to prove that the world's best pizza isn't found in New York, Chicago, or Italy, but right in Los Angeles. Alongside interviews of celebrity chefs (Nancy Silverton, Brooke Williamson, Joe Sasto, Stephanie Izard, Joe D'Amore and more) and special guests (Tori Spelling, Ray Romano, Brian Austin Green) and Ferriero dives into the history and explosion of red-sauce, cheese-filled, and uniquely topped pizza joints across Los Angeles.Here's the trailer:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PnhsWODWD0M
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1 AUG 2026 · There's a voice most of us live with all day. It whispers about the cookies in the break room. It reminds you the ice cream is still in the freezer. It talks about lunch while you're still eating breakfast.That voice has a name now. Food noise. A new class of weight-loss drugs turns the volume down, and people cannot believe how quiet their heads suddenly feel.I felt that same quiet. I did not get it from a drug. I got it from food.The noise is not you. It's your food talking back.Food noise is not weakness. It is not a broken character. It is a symptom.Processed food is engineered to be loud. Sugar, refined flour, oils, salt, additives, all of it designed to make you think about the next bite before you finish this one. Blood sugar spikes, then crashes. Your body, confused and depleted, sends up a flare: get more, get it now.That flare is the noise. It feels like hunger. It is not.Real hunger is calm. It builds slowly. It shows up in your stomach, not your head. When you are truly hungry, an apple sounds good, or a bowl of greens. When it is food noise, only the cookie will do. Your body does not crave a brand. Your dopamine does.What actually happened when I went quiet
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25 JUL 2026 · Skincare routines have never been more elaborate, yet the most important step might not come in a bottle. Some nutrition experts call it “eat your skincare,” the idea that your beauty routine is not just what you put on your body, but what you put in it. The body is constantly renewing itself, including skin and hair, and that process relies on nutrients like fiber, antioxidants and essential minerals.
The world's most famous chefs. The books they write. The stories they share. All in the name of unforgettable conversation and dinner...
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| Author | Arroe Collins |
| Organization | Arroe Collins |
| Categories | Food , Books , Health & Fitness |
| Website | arroe.net |
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