Good Stuff To Read When You're About To Lose Your Sh*t

Good Stuff To Read When You're About To Lose Your Sh*t

Author: Matthew Gray - 50TastesOfGray January 16, 2026 Duration: 1:00:55
In this engaging conversation, author Amanda Graham (Good Stuff To Read When You're About To Lose Your Sh*t) shares her experiences as a comedy writer and public speaker, discussing everything from culinary adventures to personal growth. The dialogue explores themes of cultural identity, the challenges of networking, and the importance of asking for help. Amanda's unique perspective on food as a comfort and connection, along with her insights on grief and resilience, make for a thought-provoking and entertaining exchange. #AmandaGraham #comedy #food #lifelessons #culturalidentity #networking #self-help #grief #culinaryexperiences #personalgrowth 00:00 Introduction and Fun Banter05:58 Cattle Stampede and Life Adventures12:01 Culinary Experiences and London Life18:04 Cultural Identity and Family Heritage24:01 The Amanda Method and Life Lessons30:00 Navigating Challenges and Asking for Help35:57 Reflections on Crime and Society42:13 Food as a Comfort and Connection48:06 The Book and Its Purpose53:54 Networking and Community Building59:56 Closing Thoughts and Aloha Amanda Graham's website: https://www.ItsAmandaGraham.com/ 🎧 Matthew Gray Socials 🎧 All My Shows & Episodes → LoveLife.com 📘 Get My Book → HawaiiFoodTours.com 🎧 Connect with Matthew Gray & 50 Tastes of Gray 📸 Instagram (Podcast): https://www.instagram.com/50tastesofgray 🍽️ Instagram (Food Tours): https://www.instagram.com/hawaii_food_tours 📘 Facebook (Podcast): https://www.facebook.com/50TastesOfGrayPodcast 🌺 Facebook (Let’s Eat Hawaii): https://www.facebook.com/LetsEatHawaii 💼 LinkedIn (Matthew Gray): https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-gray-hawaii ✍️ Substack (50 Tastes Of Gray): https://50TastesOfGray.substack.com  

Aloha from Hawaii! I’m Matthew Gray, a lifelong chef and radio guy, and this is 50 Tastes Of Gray. Think of this podcast as a long, comfortable table where smart conversation is always on the menu. Each episode is built around a generous helping of stories and laughter, served with genuine warmth, a sharp wit, and just a dash of mischief. I sit down with fascinating people from all corners of the creative world-chefs, artists, musicians, thinkers, and anyone with a compelling story about how they live. Naturally, we talk about flavor and food, but the discussion always expands to explore what truly feeds the soul: curiosity, creativity, and the messy, beautiful connections that define our relationships and culture. You'll hear unexpected insights that blend the arts, comedy, and observations on society, all flowing from relaxed, in-depth chats. This isn't a lecture or an interview checklist; it's the kind of talk that happens when interesting people are given the space to dig into what matters, finding the humor and humanity in everything from a perfect meal to a life-changing idea. Tune in for a podcast that feels like a great dinner party-nourishing, unpredictable, and deeply human.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

50 Tastes Of Gray
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30 Seconds, 50 Tastes, 20 Personalities [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:32
Twenty guests. Twenty sparks. One very human journey. This tasting‑menu episode brings together the small, surprising, emotional moments that stayed with me — the tension, the laughter, the warmth, the honesty. These twe…
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Duration: 40:11
Adam Barney walked into this conversation carrying more life than most people admit out loud. He’s a leadership coach, a father, a husband, a son, and a man who has spent the last decade navigating the kind of chaos that…
She Wrote a Murder Mystery to Survive Turning 40 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:03
British author Gemma Denham joins Matthew Gray to share how she wrote her debut murder mystery The Storm as part of her “40 Before 40” challenge. She talks about the Agatha Christie obsession that sparked the book, the r…
The Restless Chef: Jay Reifel on Creativity, Technique, and Survival [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:17
Jay Reifel is a lot of things — simultaneously, always. He's a historical chef who owns a larding needle and uses it. He's a catering director feeding pro baseball teams, law schools, and high-end weddings in the same we…
The Food Granny: Grit, Jam, and a Cat Named Milo [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:32
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 sh…
He Told Me to "Shut My Mouth"… and I Lost It | Michael McGlone [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:11:24
He's the voice that's lived inside your head for years. "Geico could save you 15% or more on car insurance." But Michael McGlone — Brooklyn-born actor, author, and voiceover legend — is so much more than a tagline. In th…
How She Blends Creativity and Business | Sonia Victoria Werner [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:58
In this episode, Vikki Werner joins Matthew for a warm, honest conversation about how she blends creativity with real‑world business. She shares who she was before, how she became who she is now, and how her multicultura…
He Dumpster-Dived Across Europe on a Bicycle [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:11:47
Nathaniel Allenby on cycling 28,000 miles, running a SeaWorld circus, psychedelic healing, and why kindness is the most underrated survival strategy of our time.
Exploring Identity, Career, and Culture with Femi Oke [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:03
In this rich and intimate conversation, journalist and moderator Femi Oke joins Matthew Gray to explore identity, culture, and the winding path of a global media career. From her Nigerian roots and British upbringing to…