Devour First, Apologize Never | Infidelity Rules
“Infidelity Rules” is Joelle Babula’s unapologetic guide to desire, danger, and emotional arson. Quinn doesn’t ask permission. She sips the wine, breaks the rules, and devours you like dessert. Host Matthew Gray reveals Joelle with precision—showcasing the mind, personality, and tasting notes of an author who burns the rulebook and never looks back. In this […]
Sweet Endings From The Two Bit Tart
In this episode, Matthew Gray interviews Julie Seyler, The Two Bit Tart, and author of Gluten for Punishment, a baking memoir that turns heartbreak into humor and sweet endings, and just the right amount of spice. Julie shares how her blog Two Bit Tart rose from the ashes of personal turmoil, evolving into a recipe-laced […]
Navigating War and Peace: The Gail McCabe Chronicles
From rock ‘n’ roll stages to war-torn frontlines, Gail McCabe’s journey defies convention. In this captivating episode, Gail opens up about her early days in Hollywood’s music scene, her unexpected pivot into military reporting, and the grit it took to cover combat zones like Iraq and Afghanistan as a solo video journalist. She shares vibrant […]
Food Confessions: What Have You Eaten Today?
What do poets, chefs, authors, adventurers, entrepreneurs and storytellers all have in common? They’ve all got to eat. 🍴 In this playful mashup episode of 50 Tastes of Gray, my guests answer the deceptively simple question: “What have you eaten today?” From guilty pleasures to gourmet bites, their answers reveal as much about their personalities […]
The Unschooling Journey: Redefining Education
Join us for an inspiring conversation with Julieta Duvall as we explore the world of unschooling and self-directed education! In this episode, Julieta shares her personal journey from traditional schooling to embracing the unschooling lifestyle with her family. Discover how unschooling redefines learning, fosters independence, and strengthens family bonds. #Unschooling #Education #parenting We dive into: […]
Global Exploration: Navigating Life with Spontaneity
Matthew interviews Christina, who prefers to be called Chris, about her transformative global journey since 2017. Chris opens up about her life-changing decision to leave her corporate job, the intense breakup with her long-term partner, and the subsequent adventures that took her from Chicago to Vietnam, Spain, Costa Rica, and Dominica. Join us as Chris […]
The Learning Curve: Embracing Change and Success
Jaron Art Siegel shares with host Matthew Gray how personal growth, curiosity, and failure shaped his journey writing The Cuurve: Built To Thrive. From self-publishing to the diamond industry, his insights reveal how relationships and community fuel long-term success. Watch more to explore the power of staying focused and building on what you already know. […]
Behind the Culinary Curtain with Anthony Bourdain’s Collaborator
A moving conversation on the profound impact of Anthony Bourdain, the challenges of a writer’s culinary journey, and how creative expression can become a powerful tool for processing grief. Laurie Woolever offers an intimate look into the restaurant industry and the personal stories behind the food. #AnthonyBourdain #CreativeExpression #Grief https://LaurieWoolever.com/ https://www.instagram.com/lauriewoolever/ “Care and Feeding” – […]
The Burnout Whisperer: Angela Hodgson
In this episode of 50 Tastes of Gray, Angela Hodgson shares her transformative journey from a corporate strategist at Bentley Motors to a global burnout whisperer. She discusses the nuances of burnout, the importance of understanding team dynamics, and how to energize teams through purpose and connection. Angela emphasizes the significance of personal growth, the […]
Don’t Eat That! It’s a Vegetable!
In this engaging conversation, Heidi Herman, author of the Hidden Vegetables Cookbook, shares her journey of overcoming a childhood aversion to vegetables and how she creatively incorporates them into her cooking. Our discussion explores joyful cooking and yummy recipes, and the importance of family meals, the challenges of dietary preferences, and the cultural influences on […]