SEASON 12 IS HERE!

We’re back! Check out all new episodes of Beyond the Plate, featuring some of the world’s greatest chefs, restaurateurs, bartenders, and food personalities as they share their journey into the industry and how they give back to their communities. Follow along right here as we serve up inspiring stories and a whole lot of heart from the culinary and beverage world.

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You can find the entire catalog of episodes by clicking this link or check out the five most recent episodes below.

Jessica Secrest/@applesauceandadhd (LIVE) The ADHD Mom Who Built a 10M+ Following by Being Herself (S12/Ep.18) – Beyond the Plate

Jessica Secrest is a mom, content creator, and now cookbook author who’s built a deeply loyal following by doing one thing: showing up as herself. We sat down for a live conversation at Everybody’s Coffee/The Book Cellar in Chicago to talk about her new book, Of Course It’s Good!, and the unexpected journey that led her from packing lunches for her son to becoming a viral force across TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, and beyond. She shares the moment she realized she was “onto something,” how a taco potato tot casserole changed her life, and why she’s never missed a day of posting in over two years. We also dig into food memories, family, and why she still does all her filming and editing solo. Enjoy this LIVE episode as we go Beyond the Plate… with Jessica Secrest of @applesauceandadhd.Follow Beyond the Plate on Facebook.Follow Kappy on Instagram and X.Find Beyond the Plate on all major podcast platforms.www.beyondtheplatepodcast.comwww.onkappysplate.com

1. Jessica Secrest/@applesauceandadhd (LIVE) The ADHD Mom Who Built a 10M+ Following by Being Herself (S12/Ep.18) 44:51
2. Beyond the Drink: Christine Kim Doesn’t Care What You Order – She Just Wants You Happy (S12/Ep.17) 18:31
3. HEARD (018): an all-day Italian café in Chicago, a delicious bloody mary mix, PB Banana Oatmeal Bars, food waste, SANDWICHES, a new kind of hotel experience, and spices. 07:59
4. Chef Grant Achatz (Re-Release): How to Chase the Impossible – Even When Everything’s at Stake (S12/Ep.16) 47:36
5. Adam Mesnick (Deli Board): He Quit Banking to Build One of the Best Sandwich Shops in America (S12/Ep.15) 59:08

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Did you know we started an AUDIO NEWSLETTER?!

HEARD is a short-form audio newsletter produced by Beyond the Plate and hosted by Kappy. It’s a curated blend of food insights, trends, and what’s currently on his plate, delivered in under 8 minutes. In a world flooded with emails and endless scrolling, our audio newsletter is cutting through the noise.

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Podcast Credits:

• Producers: Andrew “Kappy” Kaplan, Ian Cohen, Shant Petrossian
• Editing & Production Support: Joel Yeaton
• Digital Media Producer: Sarah McLellan Mee
• Original Music: GoldFord (@iGoldford)