Shows
The Restaurant GuysDaniel Holzman Brings NYC Pizza to the West CoastThe BanterThe Guys are stoked about The Restaurant Guys LIVE with Rocco DiSpirito taking place at the theater next door on March 14, 2025! In other earth-shattering news, Francis changes his mind.The ConversationThe Restaurant Guys welcome pizza pioneer Daniel Holzman who was determined to bring NYC slices to LA. They discuss some of the challenges and joys of great pizza and why Daniel wants to share that with California. The Inside TrackThe Guys and Daniel, co-host of On the Line, talk a...2025-02-1843 min
The Hot Slice241. LA-based Danny Boy’s with Chef Daniel HolzmanSend us a textThis week, we chat with Chef Daniel Holzman, who owns Danny Boy’s Famous Original, a two-location operation in Los Angeles, California. We spoke with Daniel a few days before the catastrophic wildfires broke out in LA. So, our conversation with Daniel focused on his career, the growth of Danny Boy’s and what he has learned in the restaurant business. Danny Boy’s locations are currently safe. We would like to recognize Danny Boy’s, who has quickly provided sanctuary for those affected. Both pizzerias are feeding the community...2025-01-1639 min
On the LineOn the Line with Billy HarrisHosts Amanda Freitag and Daniel Holzman are on the West Coast where they welcome their friend, Mister Do-it-All Billy Harris to On the Line. Billy is a fundraiser (Alex's Lemonade Stand, No Kid Hungry), TV judge (Iron Chef), and a culinary host with the most who can work a crowd like no other! Billy has been performing since a young age and tells Amanda and Dan his come-up story, why hosting runs in his blood, how he pulls together massive food events, secrets of auctioneering, and so much more. Don't miss this hilarious episode!2024-08-221h 04
On the LineOn the Line with Chef Elizabeth FalknerHosts Amanda Freitag and Daniel Holzman are on the West Coast where they welcome friend and multi-hyphenate Chef Elizabeth Falkner to On the Line. Based in California, chef Falkner cooks both savory and sweet, is a fitness advocate, a restauranteur, philanthropist (James Beard Foundation), reality show competitor and judge (The Next Iron Chef, Top Chef Masters, Top Chef), an entrepreneur, and a documentarian (Sorry We’re Closed). We caught up with Elizabeth and talked about all of her work— including her new beverage line (T’MARO)—and what drives her to cook, speak, and teach all over the world. You won...2024-08-151h 09
On the LineOn the Line with Chef Chris SantosHosts Amanda Freitag and Daniel Holzman are on the West Coast and welcome their friend and fellow Chopped judge Chris Santos to On the Line. Chef Santos began his career washing dishes at a small Rhode Island restaurant before pursuing cooking as a career, and is the founder of the restaurants Beauty & Essex and The Stanton Social, both on the Lower East Side in New York City. We caught up with Chris and talked about his younger chef days and his current life, working with the band Metallica on their whiskey brand, starting a heavy metal record label, and...2024-08-081h 08
On the LineOn the Line with Chef Timothy HollingsworthHosts Amanda Freitag and Daniel Holzman are on the West Coast and welcome restaurateur and chef Timothy Hollingsworth to On the Line. Hollingsworth began his career working under legendary chef Thomas Keller at The French Laundry and these days, he's the brains behind Chain, chef-driven takes on chain restaurant classics in Los Angeles. We caught up with the father and farmer and talked about his younger chef days and his current life, parenthood, and so much more!2024-07-311h 02
On the LineOn the Line with Chef Sherry YardHosts Amanda Freitag and Daniel Holzman are on the West Coast and welcome their friend and mentor chef Sherry Yard to On the Line. Chef Yard is a legendary pastry chef, philanthropist, TV judge (Top Chef, Cake Wars), teacher, cookbook author, and the talent behind Bakery by the Yard in Los Angeles. We caught up with her — and feasted on the treats she brought for us — and talked about her time working with Wolfgang Puck, cooking for movie stars and presidents, working seven days a week, why she’s the best mentor from Singapore to Santa Monica, and so much m...2024-07-251h 15
On the LineOn the Line with Chef Nate ApplemanHosts Amanda Freitag and Daniel Holzman are on the West Coast and welcome their dear friend chef Nate Appleman to On the Line. Chef Appleman (The Next Iron Chef, Chopped) is a pizza-maker, butcher, philanthropist— and he recently moved with his family to Australia! We caught up with him just before his move to talk about opening restaurants from coast to coast, his work with Chipotle, traveling the world, his family, his next adventure Down Under, and so much more!2024-07-181h 20
On the LineOn the Line with Chefs Jon Shook & Vinny Dotolo Hosts Amanda Freitag and Daniel Holzman are on the West Coast where they welcome friends and business partners Jon Shook and Vinny Dotolo to On the Line. Jon & Vinny changed the way Los Angelenos eat, literally, and on this episode they talk about their origin story, making their way from Florida to California, their early days of catering, opening restaurants in Los Angeles (animal, Son of a Gun, Jon & Vinny's, Petit Trois), and so much more!Listen on Apple, Spotify, Amazon, YouTube — and everywhere you get podcasts2024-07-111h 06
On the LineOn the Line with Chef Roy ChoiHosts Amanda Freitag and Daniel Holzman are on the West Coast where they welcome philanthropist and chef Roy Choi to On the Line. Chef Choi is a pioneer of food trucks (his Korean-Mexican food truck /company Kogi inspired the film Chef) and on this episode, he shares epic stories of cooking and opening restaurants in Los Angeles, his taco venture Tacos Por Vida, and his incredible work exploring food issues with Broken Bread.Listen on Apple, Spotify, Amazon, YouTube — and everywhere you get podcasts2024-07-0359 min
On the LineOn the Line Season 2 (TRAILER)OTL hosts Amanda Freitag and Daniel Holzman are in sunny Santa Monica catching up with some of California's finest culinary talents. Guests include: food truck king chef Roy Choi, best-friend chefs Jon + Vinny, documentarian/chef Elizabeth Falkner, fellow Chopped judge chef Chris Santos, and more!New episodes every Thursday starting July 4! Listen on Apple, Spotify, Amazon, YouTube — wherever you get podcasts — and follow OTL on IG for updates and more.2024-07-0200 min
On the LineOn the Line with Chef John DeLucieHosts Amanda Freitag and Daniel Holzman welcome their longtime friend John DeLucie to On the Line. The chef and memoirist (The Hunger) shares hilarious stories of traveling with Amanda in Italy, talks about his days cooking at Graydon Carter’s celebrity-filled restaurant, the Waverly Inn, and reveals how daily meditation changed his life. John also discusses his newest NYC restaurant, Ambra, his current work with CookUnity, fatherhood, and so much more. Don't miss this episode!Listen on Apple, Spotify, Amazon, YouTube — and everywhere you get podcasts2024-05-3048 min
On the LineOn the Line with Chef Leah CohenHosts Amanda Freitag and Daniel Holzman welcome their friend chef Leah Cohen to On the Line. Leah talks about opening restaurants in NYC, her experience competing on Top Chef (season 5), traveling and cooking around the world, becoming a mom — and so much more. Leah also shares news about expanding her mini Pig & Khao restaurant empire and opens up about her Asian-American identity. You won’t want to miss this very real (and funny) episode!Listen on Apple, Spotify, Amazon, YouTube — and everywhere you get podcasts2024-05-2347 min
On the LineOn the Line with Chef Marc ForgioneHosts Amanda Freitag and Daniel Holzman welcome their friend Chef Marc Forgione to On the Line. On this episode, the Next Iron Chef shares stories of opening restaurants in New York City, discusses his career goals and his famous dad, Chef Larry Forgione, talks about his long culinary journey from Long Island to UMass — and so much more. Don’t miss this exciting episode!Listen on Apple, Spotify, Amazon, YouTube — and everywhere you get podcasts2024-05-1656 min
On the LineOn the Line with Chef Missy RobbinsHosts Amanda Freitag and Daniel Holzman welcome their dear friend Chef Missy Robbins to On the Line. Missy shares stories of her early days working in Chicago and talks about her culinary journey building her acclaimed Brooklyn restaurants (Lilia and Misi). We cover everything from Missy falling for restaurant pranks to her time staging at The French Laundry — and so much more.Listen on Apple, Spotify, Amazon, YouTube — and everywhere you get podcasts2024-05-091h 04
On the LineOn the Line with Chef Jonathan WaxmanHosts Amanda Freitag and Daniel Holzman welcome Chef Jonathan Waxman to On the Line. Chef Waxman is one of the pioneers of California cuisine and he shares epic stories of cooking with the legendary Alice Waters, opening restaurants in California and New York, and celebrating 20 years of his acclaimed NYC restaurant, Barbuto. You won’t want to skip this one!Listen on Apple, Spotify, Amazon, YouTube — and everywhere you get podcasts2024-05-021h 05
On the LineOn the Line with Chef Marc MurphyHosts Amanda Freitag and Daniel Holzman welcome Chopped judge Chef Marc Murphy to On the Line and cover topics ranging from Marc's dancing skills to coping with dyslexia—and everything in between. Marc talks about road tripping with Amanda, his culinary journey, AND drops exclusive NYC restaurant news. Trust, you won't want to miss this episode!Listen on Apple, Spotify, Amazon, YouTube — and everywhere you get podcasts2024-04-2550 min
On the LineOn the Line with Chef Marcus SamuelssonHosts Amanda Freitag and Daniel Holzman welcome the phenomenal Marcus Samuelsson to On the Line. Marcus is a chef, author, television star, teacher, philanthropist—and legit style icon! Tune in to hear him talk about his culinary journey— he even shares embarrassing stories—and speaks on what truly excites him today.Listen on Apple, Spotify, Amazon, YouTube — and everywhere you get podcasts2024-04-101h 08
On the LineOn the Line with Top Chef's Gail SimmonsHosts Amanda Freitag and Daniel Holzman welcome the incredible Gail Simmons to On the Line. They cover her rise to fame and her role as a host on the Bravo hit series Top Chef. We dig into her history as a gastronomic guru in New York city and uncover some shared history. Top Chef fans won't want to miss this one!Listen on Apple, Spotify, Amazon, YouTube — and everywhere you get podcasts2024-04-0256 min
On the LineWelcome to On The Line (Season 1 TRAILER)On the Line is a brand-new weekly podcast where award-winning chef/ entrepreneurs Amanda Freitag (Food Network's Chopped) and Daniel Holzman (Danny Boy's Pizza, The Meatball Shop) host some of the world's most inspiring innovators and speak to them about what drives them, what they're most excited about — and what they think the culinary world of tomorrow might look like.Listen on Apple, Spotify, Amazon, YouTube — wherever you get podcasts — and follow OTL on IG for updates and more.2024-04-0200 min