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Voice4Chefs

The **Voice4Chefs Podcast**, hosted by Michael Dugan comes out of the kitchen and into the studio. We celebrate the culinary world by sharing the stories of chefs, restaurateurs, and food innovators. With guests from around the globe, the show explores the art, passion, and creativity behind the culinary profession, offering inspiring insights for food lovers everywhere.

Recent Episodes

Oct. 12, 2025

EP91: From Passion to Plate: Chef Kristen Watts Schumacher's Journey …

Hosts Michael Dugan and Chef Steven engage with Chef Kristen Watts Schumacher, also known as Chef Shu, the Culinary Director at Carnation Farms in the Snoqualmie Valley, Seattle. Chef Shu shares her inspirational journey from cooking for friends in her teenage years to running the heirloom cookshop…

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Sept. 12, 2025

Special Announcement: Live Interview with Greg Gazin Host of The Toas…

Special Invitation Podmasters Open House with Greg Gazin! Join us for an inspiring online Open House featuring Greg Gazin, host of the Official Toastmasters Podcast. In a live interview with Michael Dugan, host of the Voice4Chefs podcast, Greg will share his Toastmasters journey, podcasting insight…

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Aug. 10, 2025

EP90: Part II Chef Maricel Gentil:Celebrating Filipino Heritage from …

Part II of this engaging episode of Voice4Chefs, host Michael welcomes Maricel back for part two of her incredible culinary journey. Maricel shares her fascinating experiences from dazzling appearances on PBS, Hulu, and the Food Channel. She recounts unexpected yet serendipitous connections that le…

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Aug. 10, 2025

EP89: Part I Chef Maricel Gentil:Celebrating Filipino Heritage from F…

Send us a text In this episode of Voice4Chefs, we welcome Chef Maricel Gentile, a celebrated chef educator, and ambassador of Philippine cuisine. With roots in her grandmother's kitchen in Manila, Chef Maricel's career has spanned top restaurants in New York to founding Maricel’s Kitchen in New Jer…

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July 20, 2025

EP88: From Sea to Table The Story of Sena Sea with Sena Wheeler

Send us a text In this compelling episode of Voice4Chefs, host Michael is joined by new co-host Chef Steven, a seasoned culinary professional with experience in five-star hotels and Michelin-starred kitchens. Together, they welcome Sena Wheeler, a fifth-generation fisherman and co-founder of Sena S…

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June 8, 2025

EP87: Celebrating 4 Years of The Voice4Chefs Podcast: How Toastmaster…

Send us a text In this special 4-year anniversary episode of the Voice4Chefs Podcast, host Michael Dugan sits in the guest chair—interviewed by Arthur J Byrnes from Podmasters Advanced Toastmasters Club. Michael shares his deeply personal journey through Toastmasters, revealing how it helped him co…

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Reviews

Kirk Bachmann

"I have listened to 5 episodes from Michael’s podcast and enjoyed every single one of them. Michael picks his guests based on what stories they have to share, so as a result, they are such interesting…"

Mimi Lan | May 14, 2025

Amazing Content

"It’s such a joy to sit back and listen to these awesome chefs and their journeys! I take podcast with me on my walks! Such a great way to pass the time!"

Laura Key | Aug. 14, 2021

Culinary Delight

"Great information on where Toastmasters meet podcasting. This episode was a culinary delight filled with food for thought."

Joni Laidlaw | May 11, 2025

Amazing Insights, Fun Connections & More

"Michael has such a way of connecting with his guests and encouraging them to share more. These are fun; we hear insights into how the chefs arrived where they are today and their journey along the wa…"

Val JE | March 14, 2024