Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard

Grant Achatz (award-winning chef)

July 15, 2026·1h 47m·7-min readconversationalcomedy
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Dax Shepard and guest Grant Achatz dive into a rich, humorous, and deeply personal conversation about Achatz’s journey from a small-town Michigan upbringing to becoming one of America’s most celebrated chefs. The discussion covers his formative years, mentorship under Charlie Trotter and Th

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Grant Achatz

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Mentions

Books, people, and resources mentioned in this episode.

People

Grant AchatzDaxLily PadmanCharlie TrotterThomas Keller

Books

The Principles of Scientific Managementby Frederick Taylor

Companies

AlineaThe French LaundryEl Bulli

Topics

Career DevelopmentCookingFood ScienceParentingPersonal FinanceRestaurantsSelf Improvement

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