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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

Jan. 11, 2026

EP94: Chef Eda Martin From Aspiring Doctor To Accidental Chef

Send us a text From aspiring medical doctor to celebrated chef and food scientist. Chef Eda discusses her early culinary inspirations, including her pivot from nutrition to food science, and her experiences working in the high-profile Los Angeles culinary scene. Chef Eda also explores the challenge…

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Jan. 6, 2026

EP93: Heart of Hospitality: Chef Tracy's Journey at Pike Place Market

Send us a text This bonus episode of VoiceChefs revisits on of our first episodes and celebrates the indispensable role of volunteers in culinary and community service. Host Michael Dugan welcomes Chef Tracy Calderon, who manages the Atrium Kitchen and Cooking School in Seattle's Pike Place Market.…

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Nov. 9, 2025

EP 92: Transforming Lives with Stories: Greg Gazin's Toastmaster Odys…

Join us for an insightful interview with Greg Gazin, a distinguished Toastmaster and host of both the Toastcaster and The Official Toastmasters Podcast, recently named a Top 25 Higher Education Podcast by AcademicInfluence.com. In 2009, Greg received the Toastmasters International Presidential Cita…

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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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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