Guy Fieri: Full interview with 'The Mayor of Flavortown'

In a wide-ranging exclusive interview, chef and Food Network star Guy Fieri reflects on his life and career. Fieri remembers how a childhood trip to France “unleashed the Kraken” and shares details about the spiritual awakening he experienced after his father’s death. Fieri opens up about the creation of “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives” and discusses the hit show’s lasting impact.
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0:00 - Guy Fieri's Ferndale, California childhood
4:35 - Parent's 'black magic' store
6:09 - Guy's bull riding injuries
10:49 - Guy nearly bleeding out in childhood horse accident
13:54 - Childhood business ambition
16:20 - Dumpster diving for pretzel information
20:13 - France
33:30 - A deadly police chase, a dangerous accusation
39:15 - Lessons from Guy's dad
48:13 - Dad's death
58:13 - Loyalty in business
1:10:36 - Business partnerships
1:17:05 - Food Network
1:17:06 - "I'm going to marry that girl"
1:34:20 - Guy's proposal story
1:41:48 - Sister's battle with cancer
1:46:30 - Tattoo that honors sister
1:50:28 - Fathering sister's son
1:53:25 - Finances, philanthropy and dad's message
1:56:10 - Handling my critics
1:59:27 - Guy's biggest professional "failure"
2:02:07 - Dealing with the critics
2:03:54 - Philanthropy roots
2:05:46 - Henry Winkler's praise
2:07:07 - Celebrity photo etiquette
2:09:29 - Raising money during COVID
2:14:20 - Pepsi gives Guy $1M
2:19:25 - Thinking big and working hard
2:20:18 - Don't be afraid to ask for help
2:24:05 - Sweet or Savory?
2:24:58 - Praise for Jon Gruden

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