The Repertoire Podcast podcast

The Repertoire Podcast

Your Repertoire is the most valuable asset in your career. It's the collection of skills, stories, experiences, and lessons you've had to hard-earn in this hospitality industry. What if you could ask some of the best professionals in the world how they built their Repertoire? In this podcast, you can look forward to expert-led interviews by Chef Justin Khanna, breakdowns of news and stories that are impacting the industry, and the occasional bonus episode that might include a tactic or strategy that drastically improves your life. Subscribe for weekly episodes of The Repertoire Podcast.

Your Repertoire is the most valuable asset in your career. It's the collection of skills, stories, experiences, and lessons you've had to hard-earn in this hospitality industry. What if you could ask some of the best professionals in the world how they built their Repertoire? In this podcast, you can look forward to expert-led interviews by Chef Justin Khanna, breakdowns of news and stories that are impacting the industry, and the occasional bonus episode that might include a tactic or strategy that drastically improves your life. Subscribe for weekly episodes of The Repertoire Podcast.

 

#222

MICHELIN’s New “Grapes” Award Explained (2025)

In this episode, Justin breaks down Michelin's new Grapes designation and what it mean... more

05 Dec 2025

1 HR 12 MINS

1:12:24

05 Dec 2025


#221

Why New Tariffs Might Literally Stop Italian Pasta from Entering the U.S.

In this episode, Ray breaks down the risk Italian pasta faces due to tariffs and how imple... more

05 Dec 2025

44 MINS

44:13

05 Dec 2025


#220

Why You Can’t Afford Restaurants in 2025

Eating out feels unaffordable—and the data backs it up. In this episode, Justin and Ray un... more

24 Nov 2025

1 HR 15 MINS

1:15:44

24 Nov 2025


#219

About Michelin's November Announcements

[Announcement from Michelin] (https://www.michelin.com/en/publications/products-and-servic... more

19 Nov 2025

33 MINS

33:46

19 Nov 2025


#218

The "Meta" of Michelin

In this episode, Justin and Ray react to Alinea losing its third star and what this means ... more

13 Nov 2025

1 HR 11 MINS

1:11:11

13 Nov 2025


#217

Can You Own a Sandwich? What the Uncrustables Case Means for CPG & Chefs

In this episode, we dive into the Uncrustables lawsuit against Trader Joe’s and what it si... more

30 Oct 2025

32 MINS

32:22

30 Oct 2025


#216

This Tech Outage Broke the Restaurant Industry

In this episode, Ray breaks down the recent AWS outage and the devastating impact it had o... more

23 Oct 2025

29 MINS

29:47

23 Oct 2025


#215

Restaurants Tasting the Same? Not Always, Here’s Why

In this episode, Ray and Justin dive into the recent viral video by More Perfect Union, di... more

16 Oct 2025

57 MINS

57:29

16 Oct 2025


#214

Tyson Settles Record Price-Fixing Laswuit

In this weekly report: Tyson Foods has settled a record-breaking lawsuit, in which it was ... more

10 Oct 2025

30 MINS

30:08

10 Oct 2025


#213

The Chef's Table Collab You Need to Know About

In this episode, Justin breaks down the recent collaboration between Airbnb and Chef's... more

01 Oct 2025

1 HR 00 MINS

1:00:15

01 Oct 2025


#212

How Sushi Became A Commodity

In this episode, Ray breaks down a New York Times Article, sharing how sushi has become a ... more

26 Sep 2025

34 MINS

34:42

26 Sep 2025


#211

How Ozempic is Reshaping and Changing the Way We Eat

In this episode, Ray breaks down how close to 10% of Americans are using Ozempic, and how ... more

04 Sep 2025

36 MINS

36:48

04 Sep 2025


#210

The Truth About $100K Chef Salaries in 2025

In this episode, Justin breaks down how Chefs are now making $100,000 more than ever befor... more

29 Aug 2025

1 HR 05 MINS

1:05:05

29 Aug 2025


#209

The "Foraging Chef" Trend is Ruining Food

In this episode, Ray discusses an article by Chef Nick Curtin of Alouette. He discusses Ch... more

22 Aug 2025

36 MINS

36:35

22 Aug 2025


#208

Why Eleven Madison Park's Vegan Menu Is Changing

Eleven Madison Park has decided that meat is back on the menu. Ray and Justin break down w... more

15 Aug 2025

1 HR 39 MINS

1:39:27

15 Aug 2025


#207

The (Attempted) Cancelling of Joshua Weissman

Joshua Weissman is facing a mountain of criticism for alleged poor behavior, plagiarism, a... more

06 Aug 2025

1 HR 38 MINS

1:38:27

06 Aug 2025


#206

Discussing The Passing Of Anne Burrell

In this episode of the Repertoire Report, Ray starts by discussing the tragic passing of A... more

01 Aug 2025

39 MINS

39:42

01 Aug 2025


#205

Repertoire Report: How YouTube Changes The Way Chefs Learn To Be Chefs

Links:  Higher Starting Costs: https://www.foodandwine.com/restaurant-opening-costs-increa... more

24 Jul 2025

1 HR 05 MINS

1:05:56

24 Jul 2025


#204

Repertoire Report: The Mindset That Holds A Chef Back

Links:  Eater: https://www.eater.com/food-culture/893018/jose-andres-chef-humanitariancomi... more

16 Jul 2025

31 MINS

31:52

16 Jul 2025


#203

Repertoire Report: How Influencer Private Chefs Are Gaming The System

Links:  QSR: https://www.qsrmagazine.com/story/why-back-of-house-clarity-for-restaurants-i... more

11 Jul 2025

1 HR 05 MINS

1:05:38

11 Jul 2025


#202

Repertoire Report: How GLP-1 Is Changing The Food Industry

Links: Nissin: https://www.fooddive.com/news/ramen-maker-nissin-launches-brand-to-attract-... more

03 Jul 2025

36 MINS

36:57

03 Jul 2025


#201

Repertoire Report: Michelin Debate, Reservation Charges, and JBS Hits The Stock Market

inks: JBS: https://www.fooddive.com/news/jbs-sec-approves-listing-nyse-meat-beef/746270/ W... more

23 Jun 2025

1 HR 05 MINS

1:05:05

23 Jun 2025