Pot Luck Food Talks: Kitchen Stories From Behind the Pass

The Cook's Expiration Date: Was Bourdain Right About 37?

August 30, 2026·25 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

🎙️ EP201 — Bourdain said cooks are done after 37: does a cook expire, or does kitchen culture expire them?🎧 In This Episode:⏳ The Expiration Date of a Cook 🧑‍🍳 Stepping Back from the Line 🩹 Injuries as a Badge of Honor 🧊 What to Do When Someone Cuts Themselves 😐 Gallows Humor in a Kitchen 🔥 Knife Scars and Hot Oil Burns 🗣️ Saying Behind and Meaning It 🧱 Floors, Footwear, and Heavy Lifting 🤒 Being Afraid to Call in Sick 💪 Bragging About 16 Hour Shifts 💶 Who Pays for Kitchen Injuries 🥋 Cooking into Your 50s and 60s📩 Follow & Support Us:🍽️ Everything in one place: https://linkin.bio/potluckfoodtalks/📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/potluckfoodtalks▶️ YouTube: https://youtube.com/@potluckfoodtalks🗞️ Newsletter: https://www.potluckfoodtalks.com/start/📢 Want to advertise with us? http://potluckfoodtalks.com/advertise-on-the-podcast🍷 Enjoy

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