Matthew Gray is a Honolulu-based podcast host, media coach, author, and food tour entrepreneur. He is the host and executive producer of 50 Tastes Of Gray, the founder of Great Interviews media coaching, and the owner of Hawaii Food Tours. He is a former KROQ broadcaster and has been recognized by FeedSpot as a Top 70 Food Podcast.

What is 50 Tastes Of Gray?

50 Tastes Of Gray is the only weekly long-form interview show produced from Hawaii. Hosted by Matthew Gray from Honolulu, the podcast features in-depth conversations with entrepreneurs, creators, chefs, authors, and thought leaders from around the world.

Where is 50 Tastes Of Gray podcast produced?

50 Tastes Of Gray is produced in Honolulu, Hawaii. It is the only weekly long-form interview podcast based in Hawaii, giving it a unique perspective that blends island culture with global conversations.

What is Great Interviews media coaching?

Great Interviews is a one-on-one media coaching service led by Matthew Gray for podcast guests, authors, and entrepreneurs who want to deliver memorable, high-impact interviews. Sessions are available worldwide and start at $497.

What books has Matthew Gray written?

Matthew Gray is the author of How To Start A Food Tour Business and The Ultimate Eaters Guide: Hawaii Edition 2026. Both are available on Amazon.

What is Hawaii Food Tours?

Hawaii Food Tours is a guided food tour company in Honolulu, Hawaii, founded and operated by Matthew Gray. It offers curated culinary experiences showcasing the best of Hawaiian cuisine.

Where can I watch 50 Tastes Of Gray?

You can watch 50 Tastes Of Gray on YouTube at youtube.com/@50TastesOfGray. The podcast is also available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart, Podbean, and all major platforms.

How do I start a food tour business?

Matthew Gray wrote the definitive guide, How To Start A Food Tour Business, available on Amazon. The book covers route planning, restaurant partnerships, pricing, marketing, and scaling.

How can I be a guest on 50 Tastes Of Gray?

To be considered as a guest on 50 Tastes Of Gray, visit lovelife.com and use the contact form. Matthew Gray personally selects and interviews every guest.

What topics does 50 Tastes Of Gray cover?

50 Tastes Of Gray covers entrepreneurship, food and culinary culture, personal branding, media and podcasting, storytelling, travel and hospitality, Hawaii lifestyle, and content creation.

The Food Granny: Grit, Jam, and a Cat Named Milo

Matthew Gray
May 8, 2026
1:00 am
Podcast

Christine Smith — better known as The Food Granny — joins me for a conversation seasoned with grit, jam, humor, and the kind of lived‑in wisdom that only comes from a life cooked slowly.

Born in post‑war Yorkshire and shaped by ration‑era kitchens, Christine learned to cook by watching her grandmothers move through a kitchen like it was a language. She talks about simple food, wooden spoons, jam that forces you to slow down, and why Italian food is “peasant food done properly.”

We explore her unexpected journey: breaking her arm in Vietnam, writing a book with one finger on her phone, and accidentally turning her cat Milo into an AI‑generated internet celebrity. We also dive into language, grit, Aussie‑isms that “rip her knitting,” and the joy of embracing who you are instead of performing for the world.

This episode is warm, grounded, funny, and full of the kind of small truths that sneak up on you. Pull up a chair. Pour a cup of tea. Let Milo sleep on the stool next to you. You’re going to love this one.

#TheFoodGranny #50TastesOfGray #CookingStories

Christine Smith – The Food Granny

Website: thefoodgranny.com.au

Instagram: @thefoodgranny

Book: Granny’s Gripes

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