EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Celebrity Chef Cody Candelario Talks Hell's Kitchen, His Kitchen Nightmare, Upcoming Projects & Much More...

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"CODY CANDELARIO"!

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STANDISH913: What is the first thing you ever remember cooking?


The firs thing I ever made bymyself was pancakes and bacon. I was 8 years old on mothers day making it for my mom. I was just a little bean so I was full blown standing on a chair to get it done. The recipe came from the joy of cooking cookbook



STANDISH913: Since you grew up in the same hometown as "Scream", how many times have you watched the original?


A bajillion times. Real home town bias but it might be the best movie ever. 



STANDISH913: Who is someone you looked up to as a child & still do today?


In terms of food, Alton brown. In a similar lens to Anthony Bourdaine he’s just a good person to be speaking about food culture and I appreciate his view on things. 



STANDISH913: What is something you hate doing in the kitchen?


More than 100 of anything…. I like obsessing over things and making 



STANDISH913: What show was your favorite to be on - "Hell's Kitchen", "Chopped" or "Cutthroat Kitchen"? (STANDISH913 CONGRAGULATES YOU)


Hmmmmm that's tough. I love them all for different reasons. Chopped might be my day to day favorite because of how pure it is and its a sprint not a marathon. There’s no time to learn or practice, it's just who can cook the best with the stuff in front of them- which is one of my favorite things ever. Hell’s kitchen is fun because its a marathon. The difficulty is not the day to day but the distance which im also a huge fan. I could be wrong but I think you'd have a hard time finding someone who loves competing in cooking competitions more than me. 



STANDISH913: How was working with Gordon Ramsay?


Being around Gordon was a real treat. Seeing anyone that is locked into their craft is really special. The kind of person you can learn from just by being around him. 



STANDISH913: Did you expect to make it so far in Hell's Kitchen?


I honestly thought I was going to win it… When Gordon called my name I didn't believe it at first and it took me a while to accept the fact that I had lost. I respect the decision but it was a very hard loss at first



STANDISH913: What is your favorite food for take out? Why? 


Whats you favorite song… is usually my retort to questions like this only because of how complicated my answer always is. One of my favorite things in general is when people order for me and I don't have to choose. But also… stats would say mexican food or pizza 



STANDISH913: Tell the readers your recurring kitchen nightmare… 


Like a literal nightmare Ill have is just being stuck at an event with a task that is unsolvable with a looming deadline. It will be something dumb like a 1000 person wedding and there's a steak that's melting and my brain won't get that its a dream.



STANDISH913: What is the most underrated cooking ingredient in your opinion?


Idk about underrated… But koji probably hasn't hit household status yet which is really fun to play with. It takes some time and a little understanding but its great for upgrading ur seasonings, marinades and other stuff



STANDISH913: What do you listen to while you chef it up? 


If people can hear it then probably hip hop or r&b. If its in headphones there are no rules could be super sad acoustic stuff to screamy spooky yelly stuff.



STANDISH913: How many times a week does the walk-in cooler hear your screams?


I rarely ever yell. Like ill jokingly pretend to be angry from time to time but the world rarely hears me scream or lose my temper. 



STANDISH913: Who is Yamika? Can you tell the readers how you met her? 


Awwwwwww. Yamika is a really awesome person I met in a park in Santa Rosa California. Since i've started with content creation a couple years ago ive been fascinating about starting a food truck thats paid for by sponsors where I could go around and feed people for free. Im often cooking for projects or video’s but im almost never interested in eating my own food- I like cooking for people. So to test it out I set up a dinner in a park and my best friend and I held up a sign that said “when was the last time you had a home cooked meal”. Then we met an amazing traveling nurse who was here for work who didn't have a kitchen in her company housing. We sat down and shared an awesome meal together and I cant wait to do more stuff like that.



STANDISH913: If you could change one thing in the world today what would that be? 


I wish people were more kind. Were all on the same team and every stranger is a teammate you haven't met yet.



STANDISH913: What are your social links?


Createdbycody :)


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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Tiyana Hallums Talks Being On Survivor CBS, Growing Up In Hawaii, Upcoming Projects & More..

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"TIYANA HALLUMS"!
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STANDISH913: What are three things you loved about growing up in Hawaii

- Oh my goodness, where do I begin? 1) The ocean. Growing up connected to the land meant everything to me and actually helped me a lot when it came to Survivor. Almost every day after school (when I didn't have practice) my best friends and I would go to the beach and spend hours there. 2) The food. Being born and raised in Hawaii we obviously have our core Hawaiian culture, but we have a melting pot of ethnicities meaning BOMB food. 3) The people. My family and friends mean everything to me. I actually made majority of my best friends in kindergarten. I went to a school where you had to be part Hawaiian to be admitted and that's where I created some incredible relationships. 


STANDISH913: What is your favorite food from Hawaii?

- This might be the hardest question ever. But my favorite food, that I have basically every other day, has to be this Superman roll from Ninja sushi. Or if we're going the Hawaiian route, it'll have to be poi with lomi salmon.


STANDISH913: What was your game plan going into the show?

- My game plan was to lean on my social skills. I take a lot of pleasure in getting to know people and making others feel seen and accepted for who they truly are. So, I basically wanted to make it super hard for people to vote me out by pulling on their heart strings. I can totally elaborate more about this on the podcast!


STANDISH913: Since being on Survivor, do you still want to be a pilot?

- I definitely still want to be a pilot! I love being in aviation and becoming a pilot would be the perfect way to create stability and allow me the time and finances to create my dream life. I love traveling, giving my family the benefits to travel and I love connecting with people - the pilot life would give me all of that and more!


STANDISH913: What did you hate the most about being away from basic necessities?

- I think the biggest adjustment was not having my family and friends to rely on. I've camped before, so being out in nature or being dirty/salty wasn't a huge adjustment. And of course, starvation was a completely new learning curve - discovering how my body functioned mentally and physically without the correct nutrition. 


STANDISH913: How did it make you feel when TK called you out for smiling after losing a challenge?

- If you asked me this question in the moment, I was on FIRE. The rage I felt was insane! Especially after being a part of teams my whole life, I know the quickest way to kill morale is to point the finger and refuse accountability. But after further consideration and talking with TK, this whole debacle was just two athletes clashing. He didn't know I was a D1 athlete, so he had no idea I was so competitive and I learned that smiling through things helped me to see the lesson in losses faster than being super pissed about it.


STANDISH913: How was managing your personal relationships in life after being on Survivor?

- After Survivor I kind of dove even deeper into my personal relationships. Being away from everyone helped me to realize just how lucky I am to have the people I have in my corner supporting and loving me the way that they do. I also am now more picky about who I share my energy with because I know what I bring to relationships too. Survivor also helped me to slow down in the best way. Beforehand I was constantly looking for the next big thing or challenge but because of Survivor I realized how important it is to stay present and truly enjoy the now.


STANDISH913: Were you confident you were going to make the merge?

- I was incredibly confident to make the merge. I was confident in the relationships I made even in that short time on the merge beach. I was over working with Tuku and felt like things were off so I was so excited for a breath of fresh air with the new contestants but then the twists, as we saw, kind of screwed me. I knew that I could be a valued number and gain the trust of the newcomers.


STANDISH913: What was the hardest challenge in your opinion?

- By far, the hardest challenge was the first challenge with the boat tipping over 3 times. Everyone wants to prove their worth, it's our first challenge as a tribe, no one wants to be the first one voted out, no one knows how to communicate with each other - the pressure is almost unbearable. 


STANDISH913: If you could have had one item from home that you weren't allowed, what would you have brought?

- Such a good question.. I'd say it'd have to be my journal. Journaling is how I process when life gets overwhelming in the real world and it would've been freaking AWESOME to have that there to process the highs and lows of the game, write out next moves I wanted to make, work through every little scenario/step, list the pros and cons of working with every single person, etc. That would've been game changing for sure.


STANDISH913: Do you still have your Survivor bluff?

- They're actually gonna send over our buff and torch soon! They wanted to clean and pack it nicely for us. I just have to figure out a good place to put it!


STANDISH913: What was the scariest part of the whole experience for you?

- The scariest part of the whole experience, other than the spiders/going to the bathroom in the dark with only the moonlight, was probably playing as my authentic self. I didn't choose to play a character and maybe I should've, but I was completely myself and I was so thankful to the producers and editors who showed the full me as much as they could. They created a safe space for me to be my true self and I am forever grateful for their impact in my life. 


STANDISH913: What was your first thought after being blindsided?

- I couldn't even believe it. It was a complete out of body experience. I couldn't believe I went home over a twist. Like there was nothing I could've done differently (other than win the challenge) to stay. You can't win Survivor by yourself and I didn't have close alliance members that wanted to make moves or have my back. Because I'm such an intense competitor, my immediate thought was that I felt like I let my community down, I disappointed my friends and family.. just all of the worst deprecating thoughts you could possibly think of. Utter disbelief.


STANDISH913: If you could have dinner with 3 people dead or alive, who would they be?

- Drew Afualo, Michelle Obama and Zendaya - I can elaborate on all of these people easily lol


STANDISH913: What are your social links?

- Instagram: @tiyanakhallums
- Tiktok: @tiyanakhallums
- Podcast: Tiyana Talks (coming soon in 2025) a rebrand of my current podcast The Fearless Fulfillment Podcast

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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Teletubbies OG "Laa Laa" AKA Nikky Smedley Talks Rabbits On Set, Upcoming Projects & Much More With Standish913...

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"NIKKY SMEDLEY"!

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STANDISH: What was your favorite episode of the Teletubbies?


NIKKY: Hard to choose as I loved so many - but I was always a sucker for a big prop! I loved The Chair, as that was the dawn of ‘Bibbley Cheese!!’ and The Swing was an hilarious two-hander with Po - she really made me laugh hamming up her falling over. The SeeSaw was such an amazing prop and such fun to play on, but prop-wise, LaaLaa’s Guitar has to take top prize. I also thoroughly enjoyed having to make-up little songs for certain episodes - Nowhere To Sit and Tubby Custard Tubby hold special places in my heart.



TIA: What was your favorite thing about being a Teletubby?


NIKKY: I loved the camaraderie on set most of all, and also knowing that what I did for a living made children smile.



STANDISH: Did you get to choose which color Teletubby you were?


NIKKY: No the colours were just allocated to us, likewise aerial shape and favourite things.



STANDISH: Were the rabbits ever a problem on set? Did you have a favorite rabbit?


NIKKY: We had five rabbits, they were all girls and it was the nineties so obviously we named them after the Spice Girls! They were only a problem when they decided to do… well, what rabbits do - regardless of them all being female - and no, I didn’t have a favourite. We loved them all.



TIA: What would a day in your life be like without talking about Laa Laa?


NIKKY: Most of my days are devoid of conversation about LaaLaa, except when I’m touring my live show Confessions of a Teletubby or when a lovely fan contacts me.



STANDISH: Was it hard to see in the costume? how was movement with walking or dancing?


NIKKY: We could see very little from inside the costumes. I’m not really sure how we managed it to be honest - some kind of weird Tubby telepathy. I came from a dance background and that level of physical fitness really helped. The suits were very responsive, but incredibly hard work - even just to stand in! We had weekly sports massage (more pain than enjoyment) to keep us going.



TIA: Was there a big process of getting the role of becoming a Teletubby?


NIKKY: The audition process was pretty long-winded. Unbelievably, I answered an ad in the back of The Stage (trade newspaper) got called up and kept getting asked back as they whittled down from hundreds, maybe thousands, of applicants. I think my first audition was at the beginning of October 1995 and it was only a day or two before Christmas when I got the call to say I had the job.



STANDISH: How often do you find yourself singing Teletubbies?


NIKKY: Only when waiting backstage to start a show.



STANDISH: Is there anything on your bucket list you'd like to share with us? 


NIKKY: I’d like to see a whale shark, preferably from alongside its flank, in the water.



TIA: If they ever did a Teletubby remake would you want to be involved? 


NIKKY: I don’t think my knees could take it!! Seriously though, there was a remake in 2014 and I was very much involved backstage in casting and training up the new Tubs.



STANDISH: What are your social links? 


NIKKY: 

FB - Nikipedia111 

Twitter&Insta - @RealTubbyLaa 

Youtube - @NikkyLaa 

TikTok - @nikkysmedley



TIA: Anything else you'd like to include?


NIKKY: Just big love and a great big hug to everyone who grew up with LaaLaa and was a TV friend ♥


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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Celebrity Chef "Melissa Irons" Talks Hell's Kitchen, Childhood Memories & More With Standish...

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"MELISSA IRONS"!

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STANDISH: Where did you grow up? Tell me a favorite memory you have...


I grew up in East Saint Louis,Illinois. I'm an only child, so one of my favorite memories has to be playing in the outside tool shed. I had designed menus that I had written on the wood panels, and I would pretend the window was a drive-thru for my pretend customers. I can remember spending hours outside in the summer putting orders together and selling them. My imagination was huge.



STANDISH: When did you feel the most accomplished in Hell's Kitchen?


Winning the punishment pass had to be my most accomplished feeling inside HK. To get that kind of recognition early into the competition was reassuring that I deserved to be there. We had to pick the top 3 dishes to go up in front of Chef Ramsay in a seafood challenge and I was so unsure because my team had put up some really great dishes, you're working with limited time, and you're not familiar with the kitchen, but he chose mine ultimately, that lead to the pass.



STANDISH: Tell us your favorite memory in the dorms?


Simply bonding inside the dorms with my cast was my favorite memory of the dorm life. Even though we all shared 3 showers, so many uncanned conversations were had. From sexualtiy to race. We really got a chance to "let each other in" even though it was a competition. I was usually the 1st person up each morning, and Ryan was typically the last.  Ryan would blow dry his hair with this wand, and I would just watch in amazement. I never met a guy so in tune with his hair. We would usually all sit around in the mornings drinking coffee, trying to eat something to cover the nervousness, going over recipes, and trying to enjoy the moment before we were called inside the kitchen.



STANDISH: What was your favorite challenge in Hell's Kitchen & why?


Even though I totally humiliated myself after this challenge, serving brunch to the new American citizens was my favorite. I remember production asking how I felt about this moment during one of my interviews and it made me teary eyed. You always read or see about it in the news, but to be there serving them their 1st meal as an official American was pretty cool! 



STANDISH: What’s your favorite cut of meat to work with?


Because of the holiday season, my clients have been requesting tenderloin more, but I usually go for flank if I'm grilling or a great marbled ribeye.



STANDISH: We saw you go through many ups and downs in Hell's Kitchen, what's something that you will carry with you throughout the rest of your cooking career?


HK presented its own set of challenges but the biggest takeaway I received was that I deserve to be there. I'm a self taught chef with a science degree. I started off working as a host in college for extra money when I wasn't cheerleading. To end up in Hell's Kitchen is the goal. 



STANDISH: Can you tell us what your worst injury in the kitchen was from?

Does my ego count!?! 

Luckily I didn't have any one on one time with the medics, I got away with a few surface burns on my wrist, to blend with my old burns! It could have been way worse.



STANDISH: Who are 3 people you've always wanted to cook for, dead or alive?


Cher, Issa Ray, Janet Jackson



STANDISH: Build me the perfect team in your eyes for a dinner service! (Hell's Kitchen chefs)


Leigh (22)

Claudia (22)

Sammy (22)

Jermaine (22)

Ryan (22)

Dafne (21)

Johnathan (22)



STANDISH: What’s on your music playlist while you cook?


For a while my playlist consisted of a lot of Quiet Storm/R&B/Throwback-Kem, Anita Baker, Alanis Morissette, but lately I've been listening to Glorilla, with a mix of early 2000's. LOL. Music really sets the tone when I'm in the kitchen, I like to play things I don't have to really focus on. I like to get lost in the rhythm of cooking and certain songs can kill the vibe for me.



STANDISH: If you could switch careers and still be just as successful as you are today with cooking, Would you? What field would you go to?


I would love to use my science degree that I'm still paying student loans on, but life had different plans. LOL 

I often wonder where my life would be if I hadn't walked away from research after graduating college, and into a kitchen.

I've always had a desire to help others, so it would be nursing or teaching. 


STANDISH: What are your social links?


@ChefMelissaIrons


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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Celebrity Chef "Billy Trudsoe" Talks Gordon Ramsay, Hell's Kitchen During COVID, Run DMC & Much More With Standish...

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"BILLY TRUDSOE"!

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STANDISH - Since you're from New York, how often does Run DMC's "Christmas In Hollis" play in your kitchen during holiday season?


Of course you know we’re bumping run DMC 



STANDISH - What is your favorite thing to cook & why?


I love cooking steaks and seafood together. The intertwine of the two proteins really make dishes stand out


 

STANDISH - What gave you the idea to try out for Hell's Kitchen 10 years later after not making it the first time?


So I was living in Melborn Flordia at the time and on vacation in the Adirondacks. I was getting ready to fly back and I was at Albany airport in New York and we had a flight delay. Of course it was Frontier Airline. So I was scrolling away and I had a Hells Kitchen contestant application, ad pop-up. I filled it all and cut to the end. Let me remind you that it was still Covid time and they asked for a 3 to 5 minute video so I shot it right in the airport with everyone looking at me like I was crazy lol I was contacted three days later by a talent producer & the rest is history.



STANDISH - What is the biggest thing you learned from Gordon Ramsay?


I mean, it’s insane that I was able to not only meet but cook for my idol. Chef Ramsay is the Michael Jordan of culinary and the goat in the hospitality industry. He instilled in me, passion, and confidence that I needed to keep pursuing my dreams.



STANDISH - What's the biggest mistake you made on the show?


I think the biggest mistake I made on the show is trusting my co contestants. When you’re in Hells Kitchen, you need to lean on each other but sometimes that will bite you in the back.



STANDISH - Were you all alone during your quarantine time? How did you not go insane knowing you were about to compete on Hell's Kitchen?


Yes, because it was Covid time we had the quarantine two weeks before the show. We were in hotel rooms for 23 1/2 hours a day. Of course you start to get a little crazy and senile. That’s kind of why I was off my rocker as soon as I landed in Hells Kitchen . I had so much energy and couldn’t contain it.


 

STANDISH - What challenge during the show had you shook?


The wind challenge is the one that had me the most shook and disappointed. Back home my wings are legendary, and everyone loves them, including myself as I am a chicken wing connoisseur. Throwing the twist of having another contestant judge your wings really threw it off and I was super disappointed to be up for elimination, especially on my amazing wings.



STANDISH - Did you know what your signature dish was, going into the competition?


I had several ideas for what I was going to make for my signature dish, but the black Force chicken really stood out. It is a Parmesan and basil egg battered chicken breast with a wild mushroom and baby spinach risotto finished with a sherry beurre blanc. Chef Ramsey only gave me a three as his pallet must’ve been off that day, but all my customers give me fives all day long.



STANDISH - At any point in Hell's Kitchen, did you want to give up?


Every day on Hells Kitchen is a struggle mentally physically exhausting. Of course you have the thoughts of if I just give up, I can go home and I don’t have to deal with it anymore, but the fire burning in me want nothing more but to take home the win.

STANDISH - What's the craziest thing anybody has said to you in public after being on the show?


I think the craziest and funniest thing people have asked me after being on the show was what is Chef Ramsay‘s dab pen flavor? lol I was dying laughing and still think this is hilarious.



STANDISH - Where did the name 'B True' come from? 


I am very competitive and in my first year of college basketball there was two Billy’s on the team, so my college basketball coach who played for Seton Hall and went to the final four Darryl Crist gave me the nickname BTrue & it has stuck ever since.



STANDISH - Who would you dream of cooking for? Name 3...


If I could cook for any three people in the world, that would be a hard decision. Seeing how I’ve already cooked for Chef Ramsay I would have to say Post Malone, Michael Jordan and Tiger Woods. Three superstars that I admire very much.



STANDISH - Who was the most intimidating chef in your season?


I really wasn’t intimidated by anyone besides of course Chef Ramsey during the competition. We had a great cast and a great group of chefs, so it was easy being yourself and being able to show off your talents.



STANDISH - If Hell's Kitchen asked you to return would you?


As Hells Kitchen invited me back, of course I would accept the invitation. I love to compete and think that I definitely have more to offer than what was shown on TV. I was pretty shocked when I was eliminated, but things happen and I’m happy to move forward and continue this amazing journey.



STANDISH - Anything else you'd like to include?


I would like to give a shout out to all the great chefs who have competed on Hells Kitchen and to all the chefs grinding out every single day trying to do their best to give their patrons an amazing meal day in and day out. It’s a true struggle and a roller coaster ride. You have to be a different breed to be a chef and I’m fortunate not only to have an amazing team and following, but to be able to live out my dream every single day. 



STANDISH - What are your social links?


Facebook:

Lizzie Keays 

Basil & Wicks 

Billy Trudsoe 

BTrue’s Mad Flava


Instagram:

Basil & Wicks 

ADKCHEF

BTruesmadflava


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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: NBC "The Voice"'s Own Jose Luis Talks Upcoming Projects, Gwen Stefani & Much More With Standish...

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"JOSE LUIS"!

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STANDISH: What caught you off guard during your time on The Voice?  


One of the things that caught me off guard during my time on the voice was the love from the fans. They teach to manage a lot of things during your time on the show, but there’s way to manage the amount of love that people have for you once you air— its beautiful.



STANDISH: Who would you absolutely love the chance to sing with? Pick 3...


Lady Gaga 

Beyonce 

Christina aguilera



STANDISH: If you had one piece of advice for younger you, what would that be?


I would tell him to never quit and never be afraid to be your authentic self. Don’t sacrifice your artistic vision for the fear of what others might say. Be brave and let the art guide you.



STANDISH: What did you learn the most from Gwen Stefani?


I learned a lot about confidence and a lot about showing more raw emotion than performance. She is the most loving and kind human being.



STANDISH: Have you ever tripped and fell on stage?


Yes!! it happened to me years ago, i still laugh about it lol.

STANDISH: What do you look at when your on stage? Is there a trick?


I start by looking at some random place to calm the nerves, but once the song starts i can’t help but looking into the audience and seeing their faces. Their energy and reaction is what makes the peformances more fun and more heartfelt for me while im on stage.



STANDISH: What was your favorite song that you sung on The Voice?


I think all of them represent a phase of my life and i truly enjoyed every second of rehearsing to then performing it im front of millions of people. But one performance that touched my heart was We can’t be friend (wait for your love) by Ariana Grande. That song is really special for me cause it really helped me through heart break. And the fact that i got to sing it for the first time in front of millions of people felt liberating.



STANDISH: How many relationships did you gain from The Voice & which is the most meaningful to you?


I gained a lot of relationships with people that i consider now family. I think we created an unbreakable bond and i will carry them all for a lifetime. I love them. 



STANDISH: What's it like being in the same room as all 4 superstar judges?


I never got used to it. But they are so humble and down to earth, they showed me nothing but love and respect and that’s something that will remain engraved in my heart forever. 



STANDISH: Describe the value of your relationship with Austyns after being on the show "The Voice" together?


Man I love that man so much, he’s a big brother to me. It’s funny cause we are so different but we complement each other so well. He taugh me so much, that never felt like battle for us it was just two brothers pouring their souls on that stage and sharing their love for music on that stage in front of the world. The way we would be there for each other and pick ourselves up when we felt down made us create this brotherhood that i will carry with me forever. Austyns is so special to me, i look up to him and his talent and respect him so much. Hopefully we get see eachother soon.



STANDISH: What is your biggest fear?


My biggest fear would be to lose my family.



STANDISH: Top 3 things on your bucket list...


•Put out albums.

•Make it into mainstream and do worldwide tours.

•Make music for the rest of my life and change people’s lives with it.



STANDISH: What are your social links?


Instagram: @imjay.l https://www.instagram.com/imjay.l/profilecard/?igsh=M3FoazllanJyaDR1


Tiktok: @jay.l___ https://www.tiktok.com/@jay.l___?_t=ZP-8sFVl1hcypr&_r=1


Youtube: @official.JAY_L https://www.youtube.com/@official.JAY_L



STANDISH: Anything you'd like to include?


I wanna say thank you God for all of the opportunities. Thank you guys for having me here and thanks to the fans for having my back and wanting to know what i have to say through my music… There’s a lot more to come in the future. Love ya’ll.


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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Shar Jackson AKA "Monique" Of Nickelodeon's "Good Burger" Talks Upcoming Projects, Advice For The Younger Generation & More With Standish...

Standish913.com has been blessed to do an exclusive interview with...

"SHAR JACKSON"!

Let's get into some exclusive questions...


STANDISH: You played "Monique" in the original "Good Burger" film, how did you land this role?


SHAR: The normal way it was done back to then... lol 

I had to audition! I don't r remember having to do a call back or a anything like that, which means I luckily nailed it when I went in.



STANDISH: How does it feel to be in such a cult classic like "Good Burger" & would you say that it opened doors for your future?


SHAR: I love it!!! It's exactly that "a classic".

I love the reactions I get when people realize I'm Monique. 

I don't know if it opened doors in my career, becuz I was on a really successful TV Series when I did the movie, so I can't really say which project added to my career advancements.... but I can say I had a blast working on that film!



STANDISH: What was the atmosphere like being on set at "Good Burger" in 1997?


SHAR: It was long hours, but it was sooooo much fun! We all laughed non stop.... I'm surprised we got any work done!



STANDISH; You play "Shar Jackson" in "Good Burger 2", can you tell us more? How'd you secure this?


SHAR: I guess it would've been weird to not have me in there somewhere... lol

It was literally a p phone call to my manager saying "we'd love to have Shar do a cameo in this thing" so of course I did it. I just felt the true Good Burger heads would be bummed if they didn't get a lil Monique.  

But also I showed up..."cuz that's where my stuff is"😉



STANDISH: Out of all of your credits, which has been your favorite?


SHAR: Probably the horror films I've produced by outside of that definitely Moesha and Good burger



STANDISH: What can we look forward to in the future from you?


SHAR: Oh my gosh... there is so much in the works right now! I am officially off of my hiatus and my team and I are going full throttle!!!

Even before any of the film and television stuff drops, my graphic novel and comic book "The adventures of Sharlock Holmes" drops.... that's a passion project that I'm super proud of! And of course I'll be in front of the camera, in so many different projects, in roles people aren't used to seeing me in... but I'm also Directing and producing projects. Needless to say it's gonna be bonkers!!!



STANDISH: Where do you see yourself in 5 years from now?


SHAR: Doing all this same stuff and discovering what new adventures I can take on!



STANDISH: In this busy industry, what's a relaxing day to Shar look like?


SHAR: Oh I take full advantage of lazy days!!!! I will either spend it hosting movie night with my family , just lounging around the house or going to the spa. Self care is a priority!!!



STANDISH: If you could play one role, any role today, what would it be?


SHAR: So it's a tie between a super dark character in a psychological thriller or a bad ass super hero!


STANDISH: Who are some of your mentors?


SHAR: I guess some of the ppl I study as far as the craft would be.... RDJ, Deniro, Angela Bassett, Gary Oldman, Denzel and Christina Applegate.... just to name a few



STANDISH: During COVID, we all faced struggles, what was one of your main struggles?


SHAR: Just worrying about ppls safety.... 



STANDISH: What advice would you give to another creative like yourself?


SHAR: Put in the work! Constantly learn! And don't let the 100s of NOs stop you because the first YES could be right around the corner!



STANDISH: Where can fans find your work?


SHAR: Luckily I'm a Dinosaur in this game so there's something in in everywhere...🤣🤣🤣



STANDISH: Anything you'd like to include?


SHAR: I just want to tell ppl to be kind to each other... the world needs soooo much more of that. 



STANDISH: What are your social links?


IG @Shar _Jackson 

X @SharJ

Tiktok @The_real_Sharlockholmes


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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Actor "Luciano Leroux" Talks Films "Yellowjackets", "Teacup", Upcoming Projects & More With Standish...

Standish913.com has been blessed to do an exclusive interview with...

"LUCIANO LEROUX"!

Let's get into some exclusive questions...


STANDISH: You played "Javi" in Showtime's "Yellowjackets", can you tell us more?


Yes! I played Travis’s little brother Javi for the first two season of Yellowjackets. Javi was a challenge as it was my first time having a bigger role and a lot more lines to say. Especially towards the second season, where a scarred Javi was non-verbal for most of it.. But all in all it was an amazing experience, I learnt a lot from my time as Javi and made friends I still keep in contact with. 



STANDISH: How'd you land your "Yellowjackets" role?


I got the details through my agent and I just sent in the tape. I never really thought much of it, until a couple months later I heard back from Yellowjackets. I count myself lucky that I lived in the same place it was shot, and I’m really grateful for the things I learnt on that set.



STANDISH: If you could play any role in "Yellowjackets", which would it be? Why?


Hmmm, probably coach Ben. I think he has a pretty interesting story, and it would definitely be a first to act as someone with one leg haha.

STANDISH: You played Nicholas in Peacock's "Teacup", did you ever wear the mask yourself?


Nooo, I never did. I only ever saw the prop on-set and I don’t really think hair and makeup department would be too happy with my wearing it lol. But to be honest it was really hot during some of the days we were filming, so I think the mask would just amplify the heat. 



STANDISH: What are you currently working on?


I’m currently working on myself…. Lol, on a real note I’m focusing on my studies and trying to learn more about myself and the behind the scenes of the industry at the moment. There are some projects I might be tied with, but I’d have to wait a bit more time to say for certain though! 



STANDISH: Who are your mentors?


Kevin Alves, the actor who plays my brother in Yellowjackets. Has been a great mentor, I’ve learnt a lot from him and he’s one of my close friends to this day. I look up to a lot of the great actors of today’s age, and can’t help but feel amazed when seeing some of the work they do. There’s too many to name.



STANDISH: Do you have a dream acting role? 


Yes! I’d love to do something involving boxing or martial arts. It’s one of my biggest hobbies and I actually practiced boxing for 4-ish years when I was a little younger. I’ve also always wanted to be a vampire, sooo a vampire role would be cool as-well haha.



STANDISH: Top 3 things on your bucket list...


1: Meet a Giraffe

2: Travel to Spain for a couple years

3: Have a family 



STANDISH: What are your social links?


You can find my instagram @lerouxluciano



STANDISH: Anything you'd like to include?


Thank you to whoever has read this far!! It means the world to me that I’m able to do this as a job. If there’s one thing I could leave with you, is to treat others with respect and try to be the best version on yourself! 


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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Celebrity Chef "Nick Peters Bond" Talks Scariest Thing About Hell's Kitchen, Sobriety & So Much More...

Standish913.com has been blessed to do an exclusive with...

"NICK PETERS BOND"!

Let's get into some exclusive questions...

STANDISH: What changes did you like from season 14-17?


There was not many changes in the format of the show from season 14-17. I think personally I grew so much between seasons and became a lot more confident. I liked that a few of the contestants from season 14 were on All Stars. Also, some of us knew of each other a little bit prior which helped.

 


STANDISH: What was your first thought when you got asked to come back?


I had always thought that Hell’s Kitchen was a once in a lifetime experience. So when they called to see if I was interested in an all star season, I couldn’t pass it up. 

 

 

STANDISH: What is a mental struggle you face in the kitchen?


On the show, the biggest mental struggle was working with complete strangers. We were from all walks of life, skill level and professions. We all had very big personalities and some contestants couldn’t put their pride aside for the greater good of the team.


I think in terms of my catering company my biggest mental struggle can be my adhd :. I have so much on my mind at all times and there are so many moving parts.



STANDISH: Where has been the most beautiful place you've traveled, tell me about the cuisine there...


I recently went to the Amalfi coast in Italy. It was gorgeous. I love being on/near the water so for me it was perfect. I love the simple freshness of dishes there.



 STANDISH: Can you tell the readers about your sober journey...? What sparked it?


I will be 5 years sober from alcohol come March 1st! My sober journey has been a long time coming. I have constantly tried to stop or take breaks over the years. It was definitely a struggle. I think my breaking point was getting a DUI. That was sort of my rock bottom moment that you hear people talk about.



STANDISH: We are feeling very inspired hearing about your story... Can you give the readers a piece of advice to remember so they don't want to relapse...


My piece of advice is to remind yourself about how you felt when you were drinking. What kind of person were you and how were you behaving. I also think a driving force is never having to feel a hangover again. I have children now as well and it’s not just about me anymore. I have two lives I’m responsible for, so I need to be on my A game. Drinking for me just consumed too much of my thoughts and time. It’s never worth it.



STANDISH: Was there a time in Hell's kitchen you ever wanted to leave?


No. There was never a time that I wanted to leave HK. I think my goal was always to win. I think All Stars I had it in my mind I’d be in the finale at least. So, I knew I had to just get through each challenge and service. I don’t think HK is easy by any means, you have to mentally have a lot of strength more than skills in the kitchen.



 STANDISH: What is the first thing you taught your kids about cooking?


I think the most important thing to teach anyone is to have your prep ready aka mise en place. My daughters love helping make scrambled eggs in the morning.



STANDISH: Build me the perfect dinner service team naming Hell's Kitchen chefs of course!


 My perfect dinner service would have to include chef Dana on fish, Chef Michelle Tribble on Meat, Chef Meghan Gill on apps, chef T on garnish and then chef Milly on desserts. I would work expo.


I love female energy in a kitchen. I think women make the greatest leaders.



STANDISH: What's the scariest thing you've witnessed in a kitchen? 


The only thing “scary” in Hell’s Kitchen was some of the other contestant’s attitudes 😂



STANDISH: Would you rather serve Gordon Ramsay a raw dish or burnt dish?


I think I would rather serve Chef Ramsay a raw dish. Because I could spin that question and serve him raw tuna crudo haha.



STANDISH: What's the funniest thing you saw a chef slip up their sleeve and sneak into the dorms during dinner service?


Milly from Philly took back half racks of lamb upstairs haha that was awesome. We would take random food that we “weren’t able to serve” based off the temperature or whatever the case was that dinner service.



STANDISH: How intimidating was the blind taste test?


The blind taste test was more of an anxious feeling. The concept is very simple and should be relatively easy. However, you are very disoriented. They give you headphones to wear that are blaring heavy metal music and a blindfold. Coupled with the pressure of everyone counting on you, it makes you second guess yourself.



STANDISH: Was there ever a time when you wanted to sabotage your team?


I never wanted to sabotage my team because I knew in order for me to move forward in the competition, the team had to excel; At least until we were competing as individuals.



 STANDISH: Who are three people you'd want to cook for, dead or alive?


I would love to cook For my grandparents that have passed, former culinary instructors from school and former chef/bosses. I think it would be cool to show them how much I have grown.



STANDISH: What does Nick have planned for the future?


I co own a catering company based in Massachusetts. We are busy with events and also just launched our wholesale sauce line. Our first product is making its way to local stores with shipping starting soon! I’m looking forward to expanding the product line. It’s called Chimichurri (ish), it’s a Chimichurri style sauce that goes well on just about everything! I think on the horizon would be a small cafe. It’s always been a dream of mine to have a small restaurant/cafe. I want to do more tv as well. I have been keeping an eye out and applying to some shows. 🤞


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