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179: Eli Sussman

The social media meme can be funny, biting, poignant, and oftentimes ubiquitous. Eli Sussman, a talented chef and cookbook author, has mastered the art of the culinary meme, and we talk about it on this very special episode. Eli has been a friend of ours for years, and we had fun catching up about his journey from Michigan short-order cook to LA music marketer to NYC restaurateur, provocateur, and meme maker. Eli is truly one of one in the food world, and we hope you dig this conversation. More from Eli Sussman:@TheSussmans [IG]The Sussmans Are Way More Than Just Meme Kings [Food and Wine]Max and Eli Sussman Strike Out on Their Own [Food Republic]

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The social media meme can be funny, biting, poignant, and oftentimes ubiquitous. Eli Sussman, a talented chef and cookbook author, has mastered the art of the culinary meme, and we talk about it on this very special episode. Eli has been a friend of ours for years, and we had fun catching up about his journey from Michigan short-order cook to LA music marketer to NYC restaurateur, provocateur, and meme maker. Eli is truly one of one in the food world, and we hope you dig this conversation.More from Eli Sussman:@TheSussmans [IG]The Sussmans Are Way More Than Just Meme Kings [Food and Wine]Max and Eli Sussman Strike Out on Their Own [Food Republic] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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