Ty Burrell on sneaking buffet breakfasts and surviving Hollywood parties by snack strategy
This preview is based only on the episode notes, not the audio itself. In this Reheat, Ty Burrell shares food-driven stories from his struggling actor days to fancy awards events, plus a detour into parenting tactics and the unusual liquor laws shaping his Salt Lake City bars.
If you like celebrity interviews that stay grounded in everyday food behavior, this episode looks like an easy yes. Based on the show notes alone, the conversation centers less on fame and more on the small, revealing habits people develop around eating: sneaking into hotel breakfasts as a young actor, resisting the urge to stash food at the Emmys, and figuring out the best approach to hors d'oeuvres at high-end Hollywood events. The appeal here seems to be Ty Burrell's mix of self-awareness and practicality. The notes suggest a playful discussion about how scarcity and opportunity can shape food instincts, even long after someone becomes successful. There also seems to be a family-life angle, with Burrell talking about getting his kids to eat slower, which could add a relatable parenting note to the episode. Another thread that may interest listeners is the business side of food and drink. The show notes mention Burrell's two bars in Salt Lake City and how Utah's arcane liquor laws actually worked in their favor. That detail hints at a conversation that goes beyond funny anecdotes into how local rules can unexpectedly shape hospitality businesses. This is a Reheat, meaning the episode originally aired in 2017 and has been brought back by The Sporkful. If the idea of food as a window into ambition, etiquette, parenting, and restaurant ownership sounds fun, this one seems likely to deliver.
About this episode
<p>As a struggling young actor, <a href="https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0123092/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ty Burrell</a> pretended to be a guest at hotels to get the free breakfast buffet. Now he fights the urge to pocket food at the Emmys. He talks about his hors d'oeuvres strategy at fancy Hollywood events, getting his kids to eat slower, and how Utah's arcane liquor laws actually benefitted the two Salt Lake City bars he owns.</p> <p>This episode originally aired on September 4, 2017, and was produced by Dan Pashman, Anne Saini, Dan Charles, and Paul Ruest. The Sporkful team now includes Dan Pashman, Emma Morgenstern, Andres O'Hara, Kameel Stanley, and Jared O'Connell. This update was produced by Gianna Palmer.</p> <p><i>Every Friday, we reach into our deep freezer and reheat an episode to serve up to you. We're calling these our Reheats. If you have a show you want reheated, send us an email or voice memo at </i><a href="mailto:hello@sporkful.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><i>hello@sporkful.com</i></a><i>, and include your name, your location, which episode, and why.</i></p> <p>Right now, Sporkful listeners can get three months free of the SiriusXM app by going to <a href="https://siriusxm.com/sporkful" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">siriusxm.com/sporkful</a>. Get all your favorite podcasts, more than 200 ad-free music channels curated by genre and era, and live sports coverage with the SiriusXM app.</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>