RedCircle VERIFY_TOKEN_3f58cbb6-a58a-4cb1-9daf-10cad7dd3b24 -- Rendered At Fri, 16 Oct 2026 09:24:20 +0000 Life on the Line: Stories of a New York City Chef https://redcircle.com/shows/life-on-the-line-stories-of-a-new-york-city-chef en-US All rights reserved. Let's see what the Big Apple is cooking up for one of countless chefs this week! Chef Matt Have you ever wondered what goes on in the back of a restaurant every time you see a waiter or waitress walk through the kitchen door? Do you ever think about what the people who serve you are going through? Are you curious about what's behind the curtain after you take away the glitz and glamor of a cooking show? For the 99.9% if you who responded with "No, can you please let me eat my food in peace?", I understand and that a totally acceptable answer. To the .01%, I see you and I got you. Welcome to Life on the Line (LotL), a weekly podcast that documents personal experiences of a NYC chef (that's me!). Come by and listen to unscripted, raw energy audio journals that will explore the various aspects of a restaurant, the physical and mental toll of a blue collar job, and any unique encounters I will have either at work or on my commute to and from work. I hope that my listeners will gain a new perspective on the restaurant and hospitality business, and maybe will consider personally thanking everyone who serves the public. But enough reading. It's time to lay down, kick back, and hit play while I tell you how my week went. Order up, and enjoy! 3f58cbb6-a58a-4cb1-9daf-10cad7dd3b24 Have you ever wondered what goes on in the back of a restaurant every time you see a waiter or waitress walk through the kitchen door? Do you ever think about what the people who serve you are going through? Are you curious about what's behind the curtain after you take away the glitz and glamor of a cooking show? For the 99.9% if you who responded with "No, can you please let me eat my food in peace?", I understand and that a totally acceptable answer. To the .01%, I see you and I got you.


Welcome to Life on the Line (LotL), a weekly podcast that documents personal experiences of a NYC chef (that's me!). Come by and listen to unscripted, raw energy audio journals that will explore the various aspects of a restaurant, the physical and mental toll of a blue collar job, and any unique encounters I will have either at work or on my commute to and from work.


I hope that my listeners will gain a new perspective on the restaurant and hospitality business, and maybe will consider personally thanking everyone who serves the public. But enough reading. It's time to lay down, kick back, and hit play while I tell you how my week went. Order up, and enjoy!

]]> episodic no Chef Matt mattolson1221@gmail.com true full It's Showtime Baby! (Stories from 9/13) It's Showtime Baby! (Stories from 9/13) 10 1 Chef Matt This week I had very little happen to me, so let's briefly talk about what I've been watching. Why? Cuz fuck you this is my podcast, I can talk about whatever I want.

]]> <p>This week I had very little happen to me, so let&#39;s briefly talk about what I&#39;ve been watching. Why? Cuz fuck you this is my podcast, I can talk about whatever I want.</p> 4b0b5cda-564d-43ab-9c5f-00f61c97cb46 https://redcircle.com/shows/3f58cbb6-a58a-4cb1-9daf-10cad7dd3b24/episodes/6c06c282-937c-41a3-985f-47d6330d0a75 Mon, 19 Sep 2022 13:39:37 +0000 2449 true full One Chip Off the Old Block (Stories from 9/6) One Chip Off the Old Block (Stories from 9/6) 9 1 Chef Matt Did the Paqui One Chip Challenge and talked about my annual physical (mostly good, could be better)

]]> <p>Did the Paqui One Chip Challenge and talked about my annual physical (mostly good, could be better)</p> 4e502314-eaee-4df3-ae65-539428f3d146 https://redcircle.com/shows/3f58cbb6-a58a-4cb1-9daf-10cad7dd3b24/episodes/72f8afe7-942e-4e3d-82ce-e19e96f0997c Mon, 12 Sep 2022 16:14:18 +0000 2185 true full Bizarre Gay Aliens (yes this is actually the title) (Stories from 8/30) Bizarre Gay Aliens (yes this is actually the title) (Stories from 8/30) 8 1 Chef Matt Before anyone jumps on me, this episode does talk about JoJo's Bizarre Adventures and an alien species from Destiny 2 that can only reproduce from homosexual reproduction. So cool it with trying to cancel me, k?

]]> <p>Before anyone jumps on me, this episode does talk about JoJo&#39;s Bizarre Adventures and an alien species from Destiny 2 that can only reproduce from homosexual reproduction. So cool it with trying to cancel me, k?</p> 0f1b7eef-2a7a-4e4d-9219-3383ce8b7cd2 https://redcircle.com/shows/3f58cbb6-a58a-4cb1-9daf-10cad7dd3b24/episodes/68fecda1-1d33-46cb-9296-e3a798918f3c Mon, 05 Sep 2022 14:18:32 +0000 3125 true full Stay-Cation Mini-sode! (Stories from 8/23) Stay-Cation Mini-sode! (Stories from 8/23) 7 1 Chef Matt Nothing much happened this week as I was on a much needed post-Restaurant Week break. So please forgive me for the briefness of this episode, but starting tomorrow I'm certain I'll see something that'll make it worth your while!

]]> <p>Nothing much happened this week as I was on a much needed post-Restaurant Week break. So please forgive me for the briefness of this episode, but starting tomorrow I&#39;m certain I&#39;ll see something that&#39;ll make it worth your while!</p> 547a7f4c-1688-4eb1-8426-2a7d22ba7131 https://redcircle.com/shows/3f58cbb6-a58a-4cb1-9daf-10cad7dd3b24/episodes/357ec982-2e5d-40f8-b6d6-2835f21c536d Mon, 29 Aug 2022 13:24:11 +0000 1171 true full What I Do In My Free Time (and A Rant About Modern Day Writers for Media) (Stories from 8/16) What I Do In My Free Time (and A Rant About Modern Day Writers for Media) (Stories from 8/16) 6 1 Chef Matt This week I'll be taking time off from work and I figured it would be time to talk about the things I do whilst I'm away from the Big Apple. I also dive into my feelings about modern television and movies and how I believe they could improve on what both the writers and audience want with new forms of entertainment media.

]]> <p>This week I&#39;ll be taking time off from work and I figured it would be time to talk about the things I do whilst I&#39;m away from the Big Apple. I also dive into my feelings about modern television and movies and how I believe they could improve on what both the writers and audience want with new forms of entertainment media.</p> 3977fc13-a67a-48a7-a1a1-0bcde9df3fc0 https://redcircle.com/shows/3f58cbb6-a58a-4cb1-9daf-10cad7dd3b24/episodes/5c9f3961-e7d9-4b35-a50f-37305b6c9f98 Mon, 22 Aug 2022 18:13:34 +0000 5474 true full Respectfully Respecting Respect (whole lotta respect) (Stories from 8/9) Respectfully Respecting Respect (whole lotta respect) (Stories from 8/9) 5 1 Chef Matt This one is all about respect, whether it's asking for it, getting it, being denied it, whatever it may be: respect.

]]> <p>This one is all about respect, whether it&#39;s asking for it, getting it, being denied it, whatever it may be: respect.</p> d8f6891c-8f98-4217-82a6-24a7f48f5dd8 https://redcircle.com/shows/3f58cbb6-a58a-4cb1-9daf-10cad7dd3b24/episodes/5d821b4c-b5d8-4276-8d56-49375764d97c Sun, 14 Aug 2022 13:14:20 +0000 1840 true full A Bloody Quiet Week (Stories from 8/2) A Bloody Quiet Week (Stories from 8/2) 4 1 Chef Matt This week's episode is a bit more calm as nothing TOO crazy happened. I mean, calm for NYC (like your usual beating of an individual on the subway) so hit play, get cozy and take a nap.


Before realizing that my voice is probably the least soothing thing you'll hear when I'm just talking.

]]> <p>This week&#39;s episode is a bit more calm as nothing <em>TOO</em> crazy happened. I mean, calm for NYC (like your usual beating of an individual on the subway) so hit play, get cozy and take a nap.</p><p><br></p><p>Before realizing that my voice is probably the least soothing thing you&#39;ll hear when I&#39;m just talking.</p> 95daa14d-60f2-4530-81d2-42b9be4f9bdb https://redcircle.com/shows/3f58cbb6-a58a-4cb1-9daf-10cad7dd3b24/episodes/27c8985a-958a-4ac4-b8b3-d2562d19276b Mon, 08 Aug 2022 15:55:26 +0000 2228 true full Stepping Out and Saying Goodbye (Stories from July 26th) Stepping Out and Saying Goodbye (Stories from July 26th) 3 1 Chef Matt In this episode I talk about what happened to my grandparent's car, briefly touch upon what I did with my co-workers after another long shift, and I discuss what happened to a now former co-worker. Hopefully they don't hear this week's episode...

]]> <p>In this episode I talk about what happened to my grandparent&#39;s car, briefly touch upon what I did with my co-workers after another long shift, and I discuss what happened to a now former co-worker. Hopefully they don&#39;t hear this week&#39;s episode...</p> 34742205-e082-4f7c-8136-af9216939987 https://redcircle.com/shows/3f58cbb6-a58a-4cb1-9daf-10cad7dd3b24/episodes/cea72058-8a9e-4100-8e82-15e427c07de7 Mon, 01 Aug 2022 12:58:27 +0000 2836 true full "Boy it sure is a hot one" - Wally, from "It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia" (Stories from July 19th) "Boy it sure is a hot one" - Wally, from "It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia" (Stories from July 19th) 2 1 Chef Matt It's the start of Restaurant Week (for a month and a week) all while a heat wave is happening

]]> <p>It&#39;s the start of Restaurant Week (for a month and a week) all while a heat wave is happening</p> 497bcc60-17c0-4021-89ea-21c07fb342b9 https://redcircle.com/shows/3f58cbb6-a58a-4cb1-9daf-10cad7dd3b24/episodes/a698e22b-6522-42d5-9c6a-68cd5a158ec2 Sun, 24 Jul 2022 16:00:20 +0000 3791 true full Pilot: Introductions and New Beginnings! (Stories from July 12, 2022) Pilot: Introductions and New Beginnings! (Stories from July 12, 2022) 1 1 Chef Matt The scuffed one

]]> <p>The scuffed one</p> 30d4076c-2bb3-4033-9e97-c179cc1b3a00 https://redcircle.com/shows/3f58cbb6-a58a-4cb1-9daf-10cad7dd3b24/episodes/fa0ae45d-f619-4250-aaff-24f856f985c8 Sun, 17 Jul 2022 13:26:14 +0000 2395 true