Chef Brian Duffy | Duffified Live – #TopPodcast Podfluencer of the Week: v. 23
Kurt Laufer
17 Dec 2017
Continuing to bring you a refreshing look at Independent podcasters making their mark, today we feature celebrity chef Brian Duffy!
Who Is Chef Brian Duffy?
Chef Duffy is known for numerous television appearances on the Spike TV series Bar Rescue, as well as for his frank demeanor toward all things culinary. The celebrity chef tours the United States, occasionally riding his Harley Davidson, helping and revamping struggling or failing bars and restaurants along the way. Kicking of his television career on the Food Network series “Date Plate” and Chef Duffy has also been featured on the DIY Network, HGTV, NBC, and Fine Living Network.
Serving as a judge on the Food Network series “Beat Bobby Flay” and appearing on The Today Show since 2006 for the St. Patrick’s Day Irish cook-off have been a few more of his notable accolades in-front of the camera. Chef Duffy developed his signature spices, “Duffified Spice” along with T-shirts, kitchen aprons, hats, and hand soaps specifically fitting the needs of chefs
Who has had the biggest influence on your podcasting career and why?
My producers Jerry petuck & Jason Floyd. these two have been an amazing support for me, my podcast & the progression of the show. from editing, to late night interviews… its these two
If there’s someone, past or present, that you’d love to have an opportunity to go to dinner with, who would that be and why?
It would have to be my father. the last few years were tough for him after being diagnosed with cancer. id love that last opportunity to sit with him & just talk
What is it, about your audience, that continues to surprise you?
their never ending support!
In one word, how would your best friends describe you? Why do you think that is?
FUN!
If you had one day, completely free, away from work, no watch on, and could do whatever the hell you wanted, what would it be and why?
I would be on my Harley for the first half of the day, a few friends riding with me & then out for the night with my daughters! Emily & fiona are a HUGE driving force behind so much of what I do
Any advertisers you want to give a shout out to or anyone you’d like to thank ?
My producers Jerry Petuck & Jason Floyd. these two have been an amazing support for me, my podcast & the progression of the show. from editing, to late night interviews… its these two. Also… Magge Gagliardi…. the creative for all of our ads & promo pieces, She works long hours & always has a creative piece no matter how late i get her a guests image! Check her work out @magzart. Techknow Solutions handles ALL of my websites & since we’ve been doing business for over 6 years.. its a great relationship.
Kurt has been embedded in the digital marketing world for over 15 years. After overseeing Digital Sales for CBS New York for 5 years, he left in 2016 to launch TopPodcast.com alongside his botique marketing agency (Ace Attribution Group). Retained by AmeriGas, he is their National Media Buyer for TV, Radio, and Digital marketing services for their new grill tank home delivery service Cynch. Kurt also manages social media and editorial content for BJB Worldwide & Albero, Kupferman & Associates.
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