David Page, Author and Host of Culinary Characters Unlocked
Unlocking Your World of Creativity
Mark Stinson
5 • 1.3K Ratings
🗓️ 14 October 2024
⏱️ 24 minutes
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Summary
In this episode of Your World of Creativity, Mark Stinson welcomes back David Page, the creator of *Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives*, to discuss his new podcast *Culinary Characters Unlocked*.
David shares his passion for storytelling in the food world and how he’s using this platform to highlight the diverse personalities behind the culinary industry. The conversation dives into the art of podcasting, the beauty of open-ended conversations, and why passion matters in any creative venture.
- David’s new podcast features open-ended, deep conversations with chefs and food innovators.
- He reveals fascinating backstories of culinary legends like Nancy Silverton and emerging talents like Christina Nguyen.
- Passionate local chefs are equally important as Michelin-starred legends in keeping great cooking alive.
- David shares insights into how food culture in America is constantly evolving and why authenticity doesn't mean rigid tradition.
- The beauty of long-form storytelling: letting characters express themselves fully beyond a 30-second soundbite.
Pull-out Quote from David Page:
"Anybody who cares deeply about doing something better than good enough—that is a personality that explains to me who you are."
Special thanks to our sponsor, White Cloud Coffee Roasters.
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| 0:00.0 | Unlocking your world of Creativity with best-selling author and brand innovator, Mark Stinson. |
| 0:08.0 | This episode is brought to you by White Cloud Coffee Roasters |
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| 0:33.2 | Visit whitecloud coffee.com and use the code creativity. |
| 0:38.0 | Welcome back friends to our podcast, your world of creativity |
| 0:42.1 | where we travel around the world talking to creative practitioners about how they get inspired and how they organize ideas |
| 0:48.0 | and most of all how they gain the confidence and the connections to launch their work out into the world. |
| 0:54.0 | And today I have a special guest coming back to the podcast. |
| 0:57.0 | We've rarely had people have so many projects that we have to have them back. |
| 1:01.0 | But David Page is coming back. I last talked to David back in July of 21 about |
| 1:07.3 | his love of food through the Diners Drive-In and Dives series and his book then food Americana and David it's great to have |
| 1:16.7 | you back talking about your new project. |
| 1:18.7 | Thanks for having me great to be back. |
| 1:21.0 | Yes and as you can see David I'm in my little piece of the food |
| 1:25.2 | culture food world in my coffee shop eagle coffee and bakery so it's well |
| 1:30.9 | congrats on that thank you thank. We're having a lot of fun. |
| 1:35.0 | And as I was telling you Hadley is putting a lot of love into this bakery and these coffees because a lot of people can make coffee, but you've got to add your personality. I remember you telling me. |
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