MasterChef Champion Grant Gillon joins Chris Williams on this episode of the CW Pod on Iowa Everywhere for a wide-ranging conversation about food, creativity, and building a culinary brand. Grant shares the story behind his rise to national attention after winning MasterChef, what life has been like since the show, and how the experience changed his career in the food world. Chris and Grant also dive into Grant’s new project with Iowa Everywhere, “Better with Beer,” a cooking and lifestyle show that blends great food, craft beverages, and entertaining storytelling. Grant explains his philosophy in the kitchen, how he approaches creating memorable dishes, and why pairing food with drinks like beer and bourbon can elevate the entire experience. The conversation also explores Grant’s journey from passionate home cook to national champion, the lessons he learned competing on television, and the realities of turning culinary success into a sustainable career. If you’re a fan of cooking, food culture, craft drinks, or behind-the-scenes stories from MasterChef, this episode offers a fun and insightful look inside the mind of a champion chef. CW Pod presented by Steeple Ridge Bourbon, only on Iowa Everywhere.

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