
Untempered
Uncensored conversations with the industries leading chefs instigated by Adam Thomas and Derek Poirier.
Episodes
49 episodes
Untempered with Jean-Marie Auboine
Recorded live at the first National Pastry COnvention in Charlotte, North Carolina with Gohjo Studios. Adam & Derek talk about competition, making mistakes, building a business, and therapeutic car rides with Jean- Marie Auboin...
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Season 6
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Episode 49
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1:06:16

Untempered with Benny Rivera
Recorded live at the first National Pastry Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina with Gohjo Studios. Adam & Derek talk character building in New York City, running a business, the impacts of social media, and teaching m...
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Season 6
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Episode 48
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46:45

Untempered with Frederic Loraschi
Adam & Derek talk about service standards, croissant trends, marketing, and San Diego roots with Frederic Loraschi. Frederic is Chef/Owner of Frederic Loraschi Chocolate in Harrisberg, Pennsylvania.
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Season 6
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Episode 47
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1:22:04

Untempered with Ryan Stipp and Justin Fry
Adam and Derek talk about the bond in the pastry industry, designing horror movie posters, the beer scene in Charlotte, and the birth, planning, and anticipation of the inaugural National Pastry Conference with Ryan Stipp and Justin Fry. Ryan i...
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Season 6
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Episode 46
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1:09:26

Untempered with Daniella Lea Rada
Adam and Derek talk about parenthood, hotel openings, higher expectations, the Atlanta pastry scene, and croissant trends with Daniella Lea Rada. Daniella is Executive Pastry Chef of Signa by Hilton, Atlanta.
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Season 5
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Episode 2
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1:02:51

Untempered with Ewald Notter
Adam and Derek talk about education, traveling, competition, and the beauty of natural artistry with Ewald Notter. Ewald is a world renowned pastry chef, innovator, educator, esteemed author, gold metalist, and overal beloved ambassador for the...
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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1:18:11

Untempered with Jacquy Pfeiffer
Adam and Derek talk about inspiring a generation, a legacy left in the US, life in France, and the under appreciated beauty in simplicity with Jacquy Pfeiffer. Chef Jacquy Pfeiffer is a French master pastry chef. He co-founded the renow...
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Season 4
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Episode 12
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1:21:05

Untempered with Chris Hanmer
Adam & Derek talk about taking risks, the spirit of hospitality, true professionalism, competition, and family with Chris Hanmer. Chris is the winner of Top Chef Just Desserts, Pastry Champion, and Chef owner of CH Patisserie in Sioux ...
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Season 4
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Episode 43
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1:52:28

Untempered with Katie Bonzer
Adam & Derek talk about life, parenting, surviving pandemics, and all things chocolate and pastry with Katie Bonzer. Katie is a chocolatier currently residing in Orlando, Florida.
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Season 4
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Episode 41
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1:23:31

Untempered with Ken Forkish
Adam & Derek talk about the Portland food scene, writing award winning cook books, the comfort of retirement, and all things pizza with Ken Forkish. Ken is founder of Ken's Artisan Pizza and Ken's Artisan Bakery and has authored...
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Season 4
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Episode 40
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1:00:11

Untempered with Jerome Landrieu
Adam & Derek talk about a career in education, managing business operations, learning to let go, finding your way, and the art of simplicity with Jerome Landrieu. Jerome is Chef / Owner of A la Folie in Naperville, Illinois.
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Season 4
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Episode 38
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1:34:51

Andy Chlebana
Adam & Derek laugh, reminisce, talk about competition, family, and all things pastry with Andy Chlebana. Andy is Professor Certified Master Pastry Chef and Professor / Pastry Chef at Joliet Junior College in Plainfield, Illinois. ...
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Season 4
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Episode 38
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1:06:40

Untempered with Nicoll Notter
Adam & Derek talk about the journey of opening a school, the thrill of competition, technology in baking and pastry, and a family legacy with Nicoll Notter. Nicoll is Head Chef for the New York Chocolate Academy.
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Season 3
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Episode 12
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57:48

Untempered with Paula Stakelum
Adam & Derek talk about building a career, intentional and thoughtful pastry, community, and a love for running with Paula Stakelum. Paula is Global Director of Chocolate & Patisserie at Red Carnation Hotels based out of Ashfor...
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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58:30

Untempered with Kalle Jungstedt
Adam & Derek talk about humble beginnings, the reach of social media, science & technology, and when student becomes the teacher with Kalle Jungstedt. Kalle is chef owner of Chocolate by Chef Kalle Jungstedt and the Chocolate School by ...
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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1:27:31

Untempered with Tish Boyle
Adam & Derek talk about food styling, the early days of high end pastry in the US, meeting Julia Child, the evolution of a magazine, and strange news stories with Tish Boyle. Tish is Managing Editor of Pastry Arts Magazine and Host of The P...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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1:04:38

Untempered with Gonzo Jimenez
Adam & Derek catch up with old friend and early Untempered guest, Gonzo Jimenez. We talk about exercise, work life balance, the facade of social media, advanced technology, and the camaraderie within the pastry & chocolate indu...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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1:08:37

Untempered with Vincent Pilon
Adam & Derek talk about the early days of the Las Vegas pastry boom, making time for family, football, and using technology for efficiency with Vincent Pilon. Vincent is the Executive Pastry Chef at the Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas, N...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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1:32:36

Untempered with Sarah Yates
Adam & Derek take about career change, going out of your comfort zone, the American cookie movement, the best croissant in France, and all things croissants with Sarah Yates. Sarah is a head baker in Lyon, France.
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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58:31

Untempered with Francois Behuet
Adam & Derek talk about the west coast pastry scene, moving to New York City as a young Frenchman, a forever love for chocolate, and the pride of competition with Francois Behuet. Francois is Executive Pastry Chef at The Ritz-Carlton and JW...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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1:20:58

Untempered with Andrew Gravett
Adam & Derek talk the art of simplicity, the bettering of kitchen environments, working for your idols, high tea, and a radical focus on taste with an old friend, Andrew Gravett. Andrew is the Executive Pastry Chef at the Langham in L...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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1:18:22

Untempered with Lauren V. Haas
Adam & Derek talk about higher education, making pastry at The White House, moving out west, Canadien bike thieves, and the future of pastry with Lauren V. Haas. Lauren is a Professor at the Culinary Institute of America (CIA), Gre...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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1:05:27

Untempered with Julie Eslinger
Adam & Derek talk about the art of ice carving, competing in the Coupe du Monde, life in Colorado and the undervalued skill of problem solving with Julie Eslinger. Julie is Pastry Chef at the Club at Castle Pines and USA team member of the ...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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58:24

Untempered with Jordan Snider
Adam & Derek talk about pulling ribbons, competing at a global scale, conceptualizing large edible displays, and being an ambassador of the industry with Jordan Snider. Jordan is Executive Pastry Chef at the Sanctuary at Kiawa Island, SC an...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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1:15:41

Untempered with Frank Haasnoot
Hosts Adam & Derek talk about the World Chocolate Masters, punk rock music, a love for traveling and teaching, and breaking boundaries with Frank Haasnoot. Frank is a master class educator at the world's leading culinary schools and owner o...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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1:10:45
