I just got to give my dad his last meal. I was sitting in the hospital with my dad, his doctor came in and told him he had a few hours, maybe days left. Afterword the staff came in and left his dinner, it was meatloaf and carrots. I asked him if he wanted that for dinner and he said no. He wanted ice cream and caramel corn. So I jumped up and got him ice cream and caramel corn from the nearest grocery store. He enjoyed his dinner and he was gone the next morning. I'm glad he got to have the dinner he wanted.
@@CptFailureI’m pretty sure it’s a Babish original. It does remind me of one of my favorite quotes though. It’s from a book called Rhythm of War. While I can’t explain all of the context around it, the important thing to understand is that the character Kaladin has depression and is at one of his lowest points when he is having this conversation. Kaladin said. "You told me it will get worse." "It will," Wit said, "but then it will get better. Then it will get worse again. Then better. This is life, and I will not lie by saying every day will be sunshine. But there will be sunshine again, and that is a very different thing to say. That is truth. I promise you Kaladin: You will be warm again."
@@CptFailureas @isaintlikei4076 mentioned, it may be a take on a popular zen buddhist koan Once a student went to his teacher and said, "My meditation is horrible. I feel so distracted. My legs hurt. Sometimes I fall asleep." The teacher replies, "Don't worry, it will pass." A week later, the student comes back to his teacher and says, "My meditation is wonderful. I feel so aware, so peaceful, so alive. It is wonderful." The teacher replies, "Don't worry, it will pass."
My morning nausea was slowly fading away for the first 20 minutes of this video, then after reading your comment, the realization of the inevitable consequences of their beverage choices made it all come flooding back 🤣😰
I was so caught off guard by his revelation. Like the content warning at the beginning had me rolling my eyes; like whatever, he is a millionaire, boohoo... But, he definitely is just matter of fact of his struggle and how he doesn't need sympathy, he just wants people to be comfortable about talking their own experience. It is really refreshing makes me respect him alot!
@@marmalar I will say, even if your comment wasn't intending to be harmful, being a millionaire doesn't... exempt you from sexual trauma? You don't just "boohoo your trauma is invalid" at someone being assaulted, be it they're rich or poor. Please practice thoughtfulness.
“Go easy on yourself. The voice in your head wants to tell you that you are nothing that you should be. And in fact, you are everything you are supposed to be.” This brought me to tears. I have always said to myself that nothing that anybody says to me could be worse than what I say to myself, because at the end of the day the person who hates me the most is myself. It’s to the point I can’t even look at myself in the mirror most days and just constantly beat myself up. But just hearing those words brings me a moment of relief. A reassurance that everything that I think is wrong with myself, that I hate, that I think I should change to make myself or someone else happy, that it should be this or that, is actually ok. Thank you.
As someone who is a huge. HUGE fan (own the cookbooks) of Andrew and binging with babish, I had wondered where he went for the last year. I am in absolute tears over this story. I am so proud of you, Andrew and I am so thankful you exist and you’re persisting. I am. So so sorry. You deserve so much more and so much better from life. Thank you for sharing and trusting your audience with this.
I had wondered too. I knew Alvin was doing a lot of episodes, and I wondered why as I don't really follow him on social media. I'm very glad to see him back, but if he'd needed more time I would have been okay with that too 💕
Can Josh and Andrew start like a once a month podcast or something? There's clearly so much love, respect, and mutual admiration between these two who both have so much more depth and humor and empathy than most would otherwise know. This was easily my favorite episode of Last Meal's to date. Thank you to Andrew for sharing his story, and thank you to Josh for sharing his. When we talk about the difficult things we have faced in our past, it helps remove the stigma surrounding mental health, and it allows others who may be walking that same path to have some foot prints they can follow to find daylight again.
I wish! Sadly them living on opposite coasts makes that difficult. It's why despite their collabs always being amazing we only get em once ever two years or so
@@rileyscherer129they could do a zoom podcast! Reddit on wiki has been doing to for year and it works well I didn't even know they weren't next to each other until a few months in when I watched a UA-cam video of them.
As a 35 year old man with many issues hidden, I would have never guessed that I would be crying like a child watching a cooking show. I could listen these 2 for hours. They are the celebrities that let me know I'm not alone
Not to be that guy, but I have to be. This isn't a cooking show, it's a themed interview show. Also maybe I'm just cold-hearted but I can't possibly imagine anyone crying to this. Not because I can't relate to the stories, but for lack of a better term, nothing seems cry-worthy for positive or negative except maybe for Andrew himself.
“I am happy, later i won’t be and later I will be again” hit me rlly hard. I was diagnosed with MDD when I was 16 and knowing that you will always have that back and forth is scary but the way he words it was so beautiful and encouraging to me. Andrew truly has made me feel so seen
Yesss I've had this way of thinking for a while but hearing it alot loud is...comforting and reassuring ig? It's nice I was also diagnosed with a few things along with depression at 15/16 yr old
As a victim of SA myself, I really, really appreciated Andrew's honesty and openness here. I almost didn't watch after the warning at the beginning but am glad I persisted. It messes with you in so many ways that can take years to unpack, and TBH, some aspects of the trauma never really do go away, at least from my experience. But there is hope on the other side, and it's inspiring to see how much Andrew has found tools to help heal! I doubt you'll see this, Andrew, but please know how much this was appreciated (and I'm admittedly not even a regular watcher of your show). ❤
I can't overstate how stunningly beautiful this episode was. The vulnerability and hope and raw honesty and everything else that emanates from these two is so moving. Thank you Andrew and Josh.
This was by far, in my opinion, the BEST episode of Last Meal's. I love Andrew and Josh, and this episode made it feel like we were friends rather than watching some internet personas. It's both saddening and comforting to know that people you look up to are struggling with the same things you are. Much love guys, great job
I thought the exact same thing and came to the comments to see if anyone else thought this was the best episode too! These two people are really inspirations for the world of social media.
I lost my brother to suicide when I was twelve (I'm now 16) and seeing these two talk so openly about their mental health issues while they're functioning humans who have careers is really nice. Thanks for sharing I know that it's very hard, it helps the mental health community SO much when people talk about their experience openly because it makes takes away that feeling of no one can relate and I'm the abnormal one.
I've watched countless Binging with Babish videos, he's been such an inspiration to me and I was wondering why he was gone for so long in the last year. Absolutely heartbreaking to hear what happened behind the scenes. I have nothing but love and admiration for how he shared his story. ❤
Andrew really is one of the most genuine people on the internet. Not only is he charismatic but also just so down to earth people are just naturally drawn to him as he is drawn to them.
I don't think he comes across as someone who has a huge and wild personality until he seems like he gets comfortable with you, And that's also an endearing side to him, that once he opens up he turns into a clown
@@aarkproductionsIt’s a common thing with people with a lot of baggage that has affected them very horribly negatively and they’re aware of it and they don’t want to put that heaviness on anyone who doesn’t deserve it. If you allow them to feel comfortable, they will try to heal and speak up about their pain with you. A lot of extremely funny and happy people aren’t anymore because of trauma, but it’s still there within them. There’s just different means of allowing that side of them to come out cause traumatized people carry social walls wherever they go.
I feel like the caring and empathy his audience have for him is Andrew's reward for being so open and caring and thoughful in his videos. And entertaining as hell.
This video made me cry. Thank you so much for both of you being open about things not only like loss, mental health, SA and more, especially Andrew. It really felt like 2 friends talking about terrible topics in a safe space, and it felt very healing to witness even though it seems like both of you seem so comfortable with the pain and are healing/healed through it. I lost my dad a little over a year ago, and the topic of loss and grief made me feel heard, and I'm forever grateful for this series and the conversations that happen through out it.
This episode was very different from the norm, but I believe it is an incredibly special thing to see josh and andrew connect and have a more involved episode. This didn't feel like a last meal for them, but more like the first of many to come in this way. Much love to both of them, amazing video!
Legitimately the best episode of this series yet. As someone who's witnessed many family related deaths close up, I cried multiple times. What a beautifully candid conversation. I am so, so glad I watched this.
This is episode is gonna be hard to top for me. Andrew's honesty and kindness and humor, with Josh's wisdom and wit, and their mutual admiration for one another just sent me. ❤
One of the greatest interviews of all time. Andrew was incredibly profound, humble and devastatingly vulnerable. It was so powerful to hear his story, and outlook on life. Josh was full of grace, had the right feel for when to withdraw and when to use the format to facilitate this warm, familial, open space. An amazing journey all around.
My boyfriend, who has since passed, introduced me to BWB years ago. I bought his cookbook but haven't really watched his channel since my boyfriend's passing. I never knew what Andrew went through, and he is amazing for being able to be so open with the world about his struggles. The respect I gained for him just grew exponentially. I am going to be going back and binging his channel and start actively supporting him again. Thank you for bringing him on this channel, and reintroducing him to me. Also, just love the dynamic these 2 have! ❤
This series could easily be as big as Hot Ones in a few years. Sean Evans uses spice to make his guests uncomfortable and loosen their defenses which makes them more honest. But he's skilled enough to keep them interested in the interview with his charm and good questions. Josh breaks down a guest's defenses by offering them personalized comfort food and being the big friendly giant that he is, but he then digs deeper into their minds and soul by bringing up concepts of death and loss. Both are very different but they kinda accomplish the same goal. They humanize the guest and give a great interview. Bravo.
I had no idea Andrew went through all that in the last several years. He's so brave and amazing for sharing his story. I'm so proud of him and I hope he is really doing well and continues to do whats best for himself.
the last 60 seconds of this interview had me sobbing. i relate to a lot of what was discussed, but having someone who will probably never know who i am speak to me the way that Andrew did, as if he could sense the struggles i've faced, was something incredibly cathartic. thank you for this.
if someone wants to get the maple toffee right; you have to bring the maple syrup to a boiling point so it's less watery and the shock with the freezing snow turns it into a lollipop almost instantly.
Reaching hard crack temperature is important. But there is no "shock" that turns it into a lollipop more "instantly" than a lower temperature. It's not how physics works.
The thing is, people put tv on a pedestal when in fact youtube is it's own masterpiece and taking this to tv with producers and higher ups would ruin what this show is because the beauty of youtube is that you're in control of its final product.
I am so glad that Josh asked Andrew about the trauma and furthermore that Andrew spoke out about it. It is so hard to say those things out loud but the healing it leads to is immense and gives others the courage to speak out about it as well. Thank you for this one
@@gauchegreyhound at 9:48am after still on my first cup of coffee, you've broken my brain. Is this a thing or was this just a joke; eating maple syrup on ice with a pickle?
@@DanielRWomack It's real. I've seen it many times. The crazies version was when someone used a hockey stick as a paddle too roll up the maple syrup. It was a big lollipop.
This video was 100% not what I thought it was going to be based off of the title and card, but damn I am glad I found it and kept watching. It’s very rare for me to see or experience conversations this honest and poignant. I’m going through my own hard time rn, maybe the hardest time I’ve ever experienced. It was so cathartic and hopeful to listen this conversation, and know what another person’s awful time looks like and know there’s something beyond it. Thank you for sharing and wishing you all the best!
It's good to see that a man can get mental health support, along with being understood as a victim of sexual assault. Hope you are able to heal at your own pace Babish, you got more strength than you know.
Not gonna lie, the quote at the end made me ugly cry. I constantly battle myself with how I'm doing in life and hearing someone tell me it's okay really hit me. Thank you guys.
I'm a total stranger reading your comment. But I want to say this. You are worthy. Worthy of love, worthy of happiness, worthy of good things in life, as much as everyone else, period. This is a universal truth, and as hard as it may be to tell ourselves that, I'm telling you that, and anyone else who reads this. Wishing you and everyone in your life, the best.
🖤 🖤🖤🖤 Sending support your way. And I get it, it’s hard trying to navigate through this crazy thing called life. Surround yourself with people that are not only positive but want the best for you. Continue to work and be the best version of yourself. Like @venombeyond said, you are worthy of happiness, to be loved and all good things. Peace and blessings to you.
My heart has broken multiple times halfway in for you Andrew. I truly hope you find happiness and peace cause I know this is a long journey to get through.
This is the best interview yet. I love this so very much. 34:51 “Go easy on yourself. The voice in your head wants to tell you that you’re nothing that you should be. And in fact you’re everything you’re supposed to be.” I’m not crying- you’re crying. ❤️
"Go easy on yourself. The voice in your head wants to tell you that you're nothing that you should be. And, in fact, you're everything that you're supposed to be." I've been in one of my worst depressive episodes in years for the last two months and I just really needed to hear that.
Easily one of my favourite Last Meals episodes. Hearing you two talk about your struggles is always comforting for those like myself who have been through similar things.
His last words really hit me. That was one of the most poignant, beautiful episodes of this show that I think I've seen. Loved it from start to finish.
So i'm having a really hard time at the moment, and having Andrew look directly into the camera and say "you're everything that you're supposed to be" really resonated with me and had me bursting into tears out of nowhere. Last Meals is such a wonderful series and I wasn't expecting to weep into my coffee this morning, but I'm grateful that it happened. Thank you so much
By far the best last meal episode yet, intensely thought provoking and entertaining. I have been subscribed to Binging with Babish for a while now but I cant say that I've been intensely connected to the community surrounding the channel and this was my first real introduction to the man behind the culinary universe. Knowing how thoughtful and genuine Andrew/Babish is makes me even more happy to have watched damn near every upload since late 2017.
I've been so busy that I've fallen behind on my babish content. I remember months ago thinking man I miss the old videos with Andrew cooking and making his jokes. Hearing this entire interview made me emotional. Emotional knowing the things he went through, and emotional knowing that he has good people around him. What a wonderful interview❤
What a horrible time in a place where you are trying to get help. How traumatic. But so much love to you Andrew for telling your story and all the love and strength to you for a bright happy future. Thankyou for the bravery it took to tell your story. ❤️
andrew speaks with so much clarity and maturity about his experiences i really respect that. im really glad he was open to getting care, thats the hardest part. good on you, man. love u
here from Binging With Babish -- i can see why your channel's popular, Josh~ and damn, you really are a great interviewer. Babish, your views are so wise, and truly timeless ..they resonated with me, as i'm sure they did with everyone else. i had no idea you'd gone through all those things, and it hurt to hear about them, but i'm so grateful you're still here with us. you're an absolute trooper, and i'm even more inspired by you than i already was
Thank you both very much for this episode, I am a self taught chef of almost 30 years in kitchens around the world and this show literally brought tears to my eyes. A few years back I lost my wife to a random intestinal infection that seemingly came out of nowhere and caused her to pass away after only three days after first being discovered. I fell into a world of depression I didnt even know existed. It was a mental state that I would never wish anyone to go through. As time crept on two things that entered my life was watching both Josh and Babish at first it was just background noise but as time went I really got to see them both grow. As I mentally started to "recover" I really found both of these guys to be not only inspirational but honest and real. Todays show really put that all into a new light. THANK YOU BOTH SO VERY MUCH!
Babish opened a passion for cooking in me, and led me to finding mythical kitchen, and mythical as a whole. My heart is so warmed by this reunion and hope the best for them and all involved in their genius
What an absolute gem of an interview, the way the both of you are not afraid to be vulnerable and talk about really tough subjects is inspiring to me. I loved this so much and it helped me in a time when I really needed it.
I’m very happy. I’ve been a fan of both Binging With Babish and Mythical Kitchen for a long time and it’s amazing that Andrew is finally on Last Meals and just having a fun conversation with Josh. This was the best one yet and I can’t wait to see what comes next. Also Andrew, with that smart choice of including Maple Syrup over Snow, you are now an honorary Canadian…expect your honorary Canadian citizenship in the mail.
Josh’s ability to be quiet while Andrew told his story was really impressive to me. Gives proof to the fact that though this show seems silly, it has a serious side and is capable of doing both in an amazing way.
Thank you for being so open, Andrew. I didn't expect to shed a tear watching this but I sure did. Stay strong anyone who's struggling out there, it'll get better, and sometimes it gets worse before it gets better
And on a serious note thank you for being so honest. There was a tear or two with the openness. And yes there were parts that hit really close to home. I'm glad you too realize the end zone is always moving. I have binged the last few hours and this video shows the real you. Thank you, thank you, thank you...
this episode brought me to TEARS. everyone goes through moments like that and realizes that there’s always a lesson learned. and these lessons help others. i needed this ❤
It's so sad that Babish seeked help like a responsible person, and the poor conditions of the Healthcare system made it even worse ☹️. I'm happy he's better now.
Wow, practically the beginning of the episode, and I'm getting up, walking away, and taking a few minutes to absorb Andrew's story. Josh, this show continues to be an amazing vehicle for amazing sharing moments; good conversation and good food really bring out the frankness in people. Andrew, thank you for sharing.
i needed this interview. i’ve only ever really heard of babish before, but this sold me. as a victim of several not so great things brought up in this interview, and constantly wondering “what will make me happy” instead of being happy in the moment this was needed. thank you, josh and andrew
Wow. I couldn't sleep so I'm watching youtube like one does and was not ready for how beautifully heavy this episode was. Thank you both for being so open, vulnerable and honest. I'm not crying, you're crying
Andrew is such a genuinely good guy, it just breaks me that he has gone through so much. But sadly that is probably why he is such an amazing guy. much love and healing to you Andrew and you as well Josh!
This was so beautiful, in so many ways. I laughed, I cried, I laughed again, I cried again, then I finished the video with a smile on my face and tears in my eyes. I will definitely try to take Babish's last words to heart and "go easy on myself"... That hit so hard, in so many ways. Just thank you to everyone involved in making this episode.
Babish has been one of my Inspirations since I started watching him years back. To hear what he had to go through made me cry. I must say that a person must have more than an immense amount of courage and bravery to speak so openly about what they've gone through, I have so so much respect for him and I wish him the best in the world. We love you Babish!
I’ve watched so many episodes, but this was probably one of my favorites. I love how raw & real you both were in sharing your life experiences. I wasn’t ready, but thank you for this! ❤
"Go easy on yourself, the voice in your head wants to tell you that you are nothing that you should be, and in fact, you are everything that you are supposed to be." Powerful. Thank you for the candid and heart felt interview.
This really hit hard today. I lost my father when I was a child and that pain never really heals right. I just want to say thank you to Josh and Andrew and everyone else that has been a part of this. Just watching this episode and listening to everything they were saying was really tough but it gave me the good kind of tears that you need every once in a while. Like it helps to wash your soul of all the ick that tends to build up.
Thank you for being so candid. It is refreshing! BTW, One of my favorite restaurants is Simply Crepes in Canandaigua. I'll have to visit it again, soon.
I've been in psychiatric hospitals and have been in rehab once. Sometimes taking a break from life and being surrounded by medical professionals who are looking out for you is exactly what you need for a fresh restart. Hearing Babish's story about that resonated with me a ton and I'm very happy he felt comfortable with sharing that with all of your viewers.
I had that same school trip growing up in New Hampshire, and while maple syrup on snow is pretty nice. My take away was maple syrup on ice cream. Also dark brown thicck goo in a plastic bottle will have no place in my house. It's real maple syrup or nothing at all.
Josh has such an astounding way to connect with his guests, bringing out such a genuine and heartfelt conversation that is equal parts light and immensely deep. Tears were shed today.
I didn’t realize I needed this episode until watching it. Thank you, Andrew, for being so pleasantly candid and open about your experience and the aftermath of your trauma. And thank you, Josh, for reciprocating that sentiment while staying lighthearted about it all. Truly loving this series and I’m proud to be a fan ❤
Oh wow, this this hits so close to home. I’m a student interested in psychology and I love hearing the stories of people’s struggle with anxiety, and other mental illnesses cause it’s so raw. Thank you Andrew and you’re not alone ! ❤
This video made me feel so much more human about my bipolar disorder. Mania is such a hard thing to deal with. I appreciate his candor on a subject most people aren't willing to talk about.
Josh and Andrew, from the bottom of my heart, thank you. Both of you have had a huge impact on my life and got me through some of the roughest times. I appreciate you both.
This was one of the most prolific deeply moving episodes of this show that I have ever seen. All I can say is that I appreciate the openness and candor for something so difficult. The genuineness was truly felt. Thank you
amazed by Andrew’s openness, I think this really speaks to the genius of this format. So many tender moments in this that will really stick with me, thank you both!
I love you Andrew. I’ve been following you since you had 300 followers. We’ve both grown over the years and I feel like watching you on your journey has helped me on mine. Simply that. I’m very proud of you and the work you’re doing and the honesty you have on camera. It saves people. Continue on brother
this was such a healing episode. i've hit rock bottom this year and i relate to andrew's journey on finding himself again and his views on meditation. how important it is to connect to the present moment and allow yourself to just... be. best episode in this series, thank you to both of you for sharing it with us!
This is the first Last Meals interview I have cried during. Just something about the cadence and realness of the conversation that is extremely moving. Thank you Andrew and Josh!
I love that snow candy was on Andrew's list. That's such a sweet, fun thing that I remember being totally enchanted by as a little kid. I'm so grateful to have gotten to see this conversation. Truly one of the best people on the internet.
This is the best Last Meals episode I've seen. I love Andrew and that he was able to be honest about what happened to him and to so many other people. His voice is so important to me and I am sure many others!
Poly-parmorous! Glad you're on the road to healing Andy - you have millions who genuinely care about you and your well-being. Your honesty helps a lot of us who are struggling to remember we aren't alone 💙
This episode hit a lot of heavy points, these 2 guys have been through a lot but try not to let it overwhelm them. 2 very strong guys with amazing light in their spirits. Thank you Josh and Andrew, keep up the amazing work
Canadian chiming in for those who want to make the maple syrup on snow. For BEST results (because it will always taste good): Step 1: you need to purchase real maple syrup. Get that sweet gold. Step 2: you need to boil it down, so that it thickens into Maple Taffy. Times will vary, but medium-low heat until desired consistency. Step 3: pour onto snow in a relatively straight line. This will make rolling it onto the popsicle stick easier. And let it rest for a wee little bit so it forms up a tad. It looks, based on how the syrup moved into the snow (rather than stay on top of it) that their syrup wasn’t boiled to proper thickness. But it would still taste great. Maple syrup always slaps.
I already loved Andrew and this just made me love him that much more. As others have said, his openness, his candidness, and vulnerability are things we aren't used to seeing on the internet. Especially from someone as high profile as him. This interview and meal between these two is so lovely.
I’d love to thank Rea for sharing his story, I needed to hear it today. I went through something very similar back in 2022 and it really did a number on me. It really does make you feel like up is down and down is up and like you can’t trust yourself.
A few years ago I went through my own big trauma and found so much comfort in Andrew's channel. It breaks my heart to know he went through so much pain, but I'm glad he can still be so open with us. A wonderful episode that definitely didn't make me cry multiple times.
these two men, the mutual respect and openness they share, the humor. This video is wonderful. They both let the real sides show here, and for content creators, that's so rare. Awesome dudes.
We grew up in the same town and went to the same school… I’m a few years younger and I never got to know Andrew, but a lot of my current friends remember him in high school. What a really great, and admirable man he’s turned out to be!
Wow. I’ve been watching babish since 2017. Absolutely adore his channel and his open and honest approach to cooking. I have my babish cookbooks sitting in the kitchen. And I’ll say as a victim of SA, I appreciate the strength and courage of Andrew to share that horrific experience with us as an audience, as I understand how hard it is to speak about such an experience. And for him to be so open and honest about his troubles in the past is very telling of his true character. Thank you for letting us in, and for connecting with your community on such a deep level. I can’t wait to see what fantastic things you create in the future! ❤
I just got to give my dad his last meal. I was sitting in the hospital with my dad, his doctor came in and told him he had a few hours, maybe days left. Afterword the staff came in and left his dinner, it was meatloaf and carrots. I asked him if he wanted that for dinner and he said no. He wanted ice cream and caramel corn. So I jumped up and got him ice cream and caramel corn from the nearest grocery store. He enjoyed his dinner and he was gone the next morning. I'm glad he got to have the dinner he wanted.
I'm sorry for your loss. I hope there's a lot of ice cream and caramel corn where he is now
Keep your head up
I'm so sorry for your loss, losing a parent is one of the worst things.
Why is someone cutting onions in my living room? 😢
aww 😢 ♥
“I am happy, but later I won’t be, and later I will be again”
Boy if that isn’t the truest statement I’ve ver heard. Wonderful interview.
Is this a quote from anywhere else because im going to say this a lot and want to make sure im citing the right person lol.
@@CptFailureI’m pretty sure it’s a Babish original. It does remind me of one of my favorite quotes though. It’s from a book called Rhythm of War. While I can’t explain all of the context around it, the important thing to understand is that the character Kaladin has depression and is at one of his lowest points when he is having this conversation.
Kaladin said. "You told me it will get worse." "It will," Wit said, "but then it will get better. Then it will get worse again. Then better. This is life, and I will not lie by saying every day will be sunshine. But there will be sunshine again, and that is a very different thing to say. That is truth. I promise you Kaladin: You will be warm again."
It's a riff on a common buddhist saying "This will pass."
@srlong1123 stormlight archive was great. i need to go back and listen to it again, i've forgotten most of what went on
@@CptFailureas @isaintlikei4076 mentioned, it may be a take on a popular zen buddhist koan
Once a student went to his teacher and said, "My meditation is horrible. I feel so distracted. My legs hurt. Sometimes I fall asleep." The teacher replies, "Don't worry, it will pass." A week later, the student comes back to his teacher and says, "My meditation is wonderful. I feel so aware, so peaceful, so alive. It is wonderful." The teacher replies, "Don't worry, it will pass."
Andrew is a hero for getting through that story while sipping coffee knowing the bourbon was up next.
My morning nausea was slowly fading away for the first 20 minutes of this video, then after reading your comment, the realization of the inevitable consequences of their beverage choices made it all come flooding back 🤣😰
I was so caught off guard by his revelation. Like the content warning at the beginning had me rolling my eyes; like whatever, he is a millionaire, boohoo... But, he definitely is just matter of fact of his struggle and how he doesn't need sympathy, he just wants people to be comfortable about talking their own experience. It is really refreshing makes me respect him alot!
@@marmalar I will say, even if your comment wasn't intending to be harmful, being a millionaire doesn't... exempt you from sexual trauma? You don't just "boohoo your trauma is invalid" at someone being assaulted, be it they're rich or poor. Please practice thoughtfulness.
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“Go easy on yourself. The voice in your head wants to tell you that you are nothing that you should be. And in fact, you are everything you are supposed to be.”
This brought me to tears. I have always said to myself that nothing that anybody says to me could be worse than what I say to myself, because at the end of the day the person who hates me the most is myself. It’s to the point I can’t even look at myself in the mirror most days and just constantly beat myself up. But just hearing those words brings me a moment of relief. A reassurance that everything that I think is wrong with myself, that I hate, that I think I should change to make myself or someone else happy, that it should be this or that, is actually ok.
Thank you.
As someone who is a huge. HUGE fan (own the cookbooks) of Andrew and binging with babish, I had wondered where he went for the last year. I am in absolute tears over this story. I am so proud of you, Andrew and I am so thankful you exist and you’re persisting. I am. So so sorry. You deserve so much more and so much better from life. Thank you for sharing and trusting your audience with this.
I had wondered too. I knew Alvin was doing a lot of episodes, and I wondered why as I don't really follow him on social media. I'm very glad to see him back, but if he'd needed more time I would have been okay with that too 💕
Me too. Was about to visit his page since I haven't seen him anywhere. Thank goodness for the algorithm.
Can Josh and Andrew start like a once a month podcast or something? There's clearly so much love, respect, and mutual admiration between these two who both have so much more depth and humor and empathy than most would otherwise know. This was easily my favorite episode of Last Meal's to date. Thank you to Andrew for sharing his story, and thank you to Josh for sharing his. When we talk about the difficult things we have faced in our past, it helps remove the stigma surrounding mental health, and it allows others who may be walking that same path to have some foot prints they can follow to find daylight again.
I wish! Sadly them living on opposite coasts makes that difficult. It's why despite their collabs always being amazing we only get em once ever two years or so
@@rileyscherer129they could do a zoom podcast! Reddit on wiki has been doing to for year and it works well I didn't even know they weren't next to each other until a few months in when I watched a UA-cam video of them.
100%, that would be awesome
This moment is special because it’s not going to happen frequently. Try to soak it in rather than wish for more!
Yes that’s exactly what this felt like. Just two cooks cheffin it up from the heart, and maybe naming it ‘poultry amorous” jk lol
As a 35 year old man with many issues hidden, I would have never guessed that I would be crying like a child watching a cooking show. I could listen these 2 for hours. They are the celebrities that let me know I'm not alone
I feel that. You're not alone.
39 here, and same
Same
Big hugs
Not to be that guy, but I have to be. This isn't a cooking show, it's a themed interview show. Also maybe I'm just cold-hearted but I can't possibly imagine anyone crying to this. Not because I can't relate to the stories, but for lack of a better term, nothing seems cry-worthy for positive or negative except maybe for Andrew himself.
I never realized how much depth this man has. All the respect in the world for him, what he does and what he’s been through.
"Pollo-amorous" was the chicken joke they were looking for
That, or "poly-pollo". I was shouting it at the screen every time they brought it up, LOL
THANK YOU
Poultry-amorus
Parmy-amorous
I was thinking poly-poulet, but yours is better.
“I am happy, later i won’t be and later I will be again” hit me rlly hard. I was diagnosed with MDD when I was 16 and knowing that you will always have that back and forth is scary but the way he words it was so beautiful and encouraging to me. Andrew truly has made me feel so seen
Yesss I've had this way of thinking for a while but hearing it alot loud is...comforting and reassuring ig? It's nice I was also diagnosed with a few things along with depression at 15/16 yr old
As a victim of SA myself, I really, really appreciated Andrew's honesty and openness here. I almost didn't watch after the warning at the beginning but am glad I persisted. It messes with you in so many ways that can take years to unpack, and TBH, some aspects of the trauma never really do go away, at least from my experience. But there is hope on the other side, and it's inspiring to see how much Andrew has found tools to help heal! I doubt you'll see this, Andrew, but please know how much this was appreciated (and I'm admittedly not even a regular watcher of your show). ❤
I feel Im a victim myself of mst. It took 3 yrs for me to even say it and get help. I hope one day I can get to Andrew's stage of being happy and open
there alot of stuff i keep bottled up it so hard to talk about that stuff man it seems like nobody cares so to see him talk about it man I feel good
I'm sorry if this comes off as rude (I truly hope you are well and will be okay) but HOLY TRAUMA DUMP.😢
I'm sorry if this comes off as rude (I truly hope you are well and will be okay) but HOLY TRAUMA DUMP.😢
@@RevenantNeverDies Can you grow up? This isn't even a trauma dump, they're just saying their own thoughts.
I can't overstate how stunningly beautiful this episode was. The vulnerability and hope and raw honesty and everything else that emanates from these two is so moving. Thank you Andrew and Josh.
You put it so beautifully. I completely agree. 💕
What was the Radiohead reference for? Are either of them fans???
This was by far, in my opinion, the BEST episode of Last Meal's. I love Andrew and Josh, and this episode made it feel like we were friends rather than watching some internet personas. It's both saddening and comforting to know that people you look up to are struggling with the same things you are. Much love guys, great job
I thought the exact same thing and came to the comments to see if anyone else thought this was the best episode too! These two people are really inspirations for the world of social media.
I lost my brother to suicide when I was twelve (I'm now 16) and seeing these two talk so openly about their mental health issues while they're functioning humans who have careers is really nice. Thanks for sharing I know that it's very hard, it helps the mental health community SO much when people talk about their experience openly because it makes takes away that feeling of no one can relate and I'm the abnormal one.
I'm so sorry to hear that, I can't imagine how difficult that must've been for you, my deepest condolences.
I've watched countless Binging with Babish videos, he's been such an inspiration to me and I was wondering why he was gone for so long in the last year. Absolutely heartbreaking to hear what happened behind the scenes. I have nothing but love and admiration for how he shared his story. ❤
Andrew really is one of the most genuine people on the internet. Not only is he charismatic but also just so down to earth people are just naturally drawn to him as he is drawn to them.
I don't think he comes across as someone who has a huge and wild personality until he seems like he gets comfortable with you,
And that's also an endearing side to him, that once he opens up he turns into a clown
What was the Radiohead reference for??? Are either of them fans?
@@aarkproductionsIt’s a common thing with people with a lot of baggage that has affected them very horribly negatively and they’re aware of it and they don’t want to put that heaviness on anyone who doesn’t deserve it. If you allow them to feel comfortable, they will try to heal and speak up about their pain with you. A lot of extremely funny and happy people aren’t anymore because of trauma, but it’s still there within them. There’s just different means of allowing that side of them to come out cause traumatized people carry social walls wherever they go.
@@theucheao
Fascinating I Love this take
I feel like the caring and empathy his audience have for him is Andrew's reward for being so open and caring and thoughful in his videos. And entertaining as hell.
This was unexpectedly profound and heartfelt. Plus, the touching and hilarious bromance between Josh and Andrew is just a cherry on top.
This video made me cry. Thank you so much for both of you being open about things not only like loss, mental health, SA and more, especially Andrew. It really felt like 2 friends talking about terrible topics in a safe space, and it felt very healing to witness even though it seems like both of you seem so comfortable with the pain and are healing/healed through it. I lost my dad a little over a year ago, and the topic of loss and grief made me feel heard, and I'm forever grateful for this series and the conversations that happen through out it.
I love how sentimental these dishes are for Andrew. I’ve been watching his channel for years and love this interview and his relationship with Josh.
This episode was very different from the norm, but I believe it is an incredibly special thing to see josh and andrew connect and have a more involved episode. This didn't feel like a last meal for them, but more like the first of many to come in this way. Much love to both of them, amazing video!
Legitimately the best episode of this series yet. As someone who's witnessed many family related deaths close up, I cried multiple times. What a beautifully candid conversation. I am so, so glad I watched this.
This is episode is gonna be hard to top for me. Andrew's honesty and kindness and humor, with Josh's wisdom and wit, and their mutual admiration for one another just sent me. ❤
“I am Happy. Later I won’t be, and later I will be again.” Just tears me apart
One of the greatest interviews of all time. Andrew was incredibly profound, humble and devastatingly vulnerable. It was so powerful to hear his story, and outlook on life. Josh was full of grace, had the right feel for when to withdraw and when to use the format to facilitate this warm, familial, open space. An amazing journey all around.
My boyfriend, who has since passed, introduced me to BWB years ago. I bought his cookbook but haven't really watched his channel since my boyfriend's passing. I never knew what Andrew went through, and he is amazing for being able to be so open with the world about his struggles. The respect I gained for him just grew exponentially. I am going to be going back and binging his channel and start actively supporting him again. Thank you for bringing him on this channel, and reintroducing him to me. Also, just love the dynamic these 2 have! ❤
Im so sorry for your loss.
This series could easily be as big as Hot Ones in a few years.
Sean Evans uses spice to make his guests uncomfortable and loosen their defenses which makes them more honest. But he's skilled enough to keep them interested in the interview with his charm and good questions.
Josh breaks down a guest's defenses by offering them personalized comfort food and being the big friendly giant that he is, but he then digs deeper into their minds and soul by bringing up concepts of death and loss.
Both are very different but they kinda accomplish the same goal. They humanize the guest and give a great interview.
Bravo.
I had no idea Andrew went through all that in the last several years. He's so brave and amazing for sharing his story. I'm so proud of him and I hope he is really doing well and continues to do whats best for himself.
the last 60 seconds of this interview had me sobbing. i relate to a lot of what was discussed, but having someone who will probably never know who i am speak to me the way that Andrew did, as if he could sense the struggles i've faced, was something incredibly cathartic. thank you for this.
if someone wants to get the maple toffee right; you have to bring the maple syrup to a boiling point so it's less watery and the shock with the freezing snow turns it into a lollipop almost instantly.
Reaching hard crack temperature is important. But there is no "shock" that turns it into a lollipop more "instantly" than a lower temperature. It's not how physics works.
If Hot Ones can get a TV spot. THIS definitely deserves one. Better interviews then anything else on TV
Syndication kills the best of ideas in TV projects
The thing is, people put tv on a pedestal when in fact youtube is it's own masterpiece and taking this to tv with producers and higher ups would ruin what this show is because the beauty of youtube is that you're in control of its final product.
This is way too deep for tv. Would be hard for networks to make cash with it. Better on UA-cam, keep the integrity.
The Hot Ones/Last Meal meetup would definitely be something to look forward to
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I am so glad that Josh asked Andrew about the trauma and furthermore that Andrew spoke out about it. It is so hard to say those things out loud but the healing it leads to is immense and gives others the courage to speak out about it as well. Thank you for this one
Maple syrup over snow... Babby, your honorary Canadian citizenship is in the mail.
Where the pickle tho? 😂
@@gauchegreyhound at 9:48am after still on my first cup of coffee, you've broken my brain. Is this a thing or was this just a joke; eating maple syrup on ice with a pickle?
@@DanielRWomack It's real. I've seen it many times. The crazies version was when someone used a hockey stick as a paddle too roll up the maple syrup. It was a big lollipop.
@DanielRWomack this Canadian has never seen it done/ eaten with a pickle!
@@Brainspoil gurl u is so lyin
This video was 100% not what I thought it was going to be based off of the title and card, but damn I am glad I found it and kept watching. It’s very rare for me to see or experience conversations this honest and poignant. I’m going through my own hard time rn, maybe the hardest time I’ve ever experienced. It was so cathartic and hopeful to listen this conversation, and know what another person’s awful time looks like and know there’s something beyond it. Thank you for sharing and wishing you all the best!
It's good to see that a man can get mental health support, along with being understood as a victim of sexual assault. Hope you are able to heal at your own pace Babish, you got more strength than you know.
Not gonna lie, the quote at the end made me ugly cry. I constantly battle myself with how I'm doing in life and hearing someone tell me it's okay really hit me. Thank you guys.
I'm a total stranger reading your comment. But I want to say this. You are worthy. Worthy of love, worthy of happiness, worthy of good things in life, as much as everyone else, period. This is a universal truth, and as hard as it may be to tell ourselves that, I'm telling you that, and anyone else who reads this. Wishing you and everyone in your life, the best.
@@venombeyond thanks dude, I really appreciate that 🖤
🖤 🖤🖤🖤
Sending support your way. And I get it, it’s hard trying to navigate through this crazy thing called life. Surround yourself with people that are not only positive but want the best for you. Continue to work and be the best version of yourself. Like @venombeyond said, you are worthy of happiness, to be loved and all good things. Peace and blessings to you.
My heart has broken multiple times halfway in for you Andrew. I truly hope you find happiness and peace cause I know this is a long journey to get through.
This is the best interview yet. I love this so very much.
34:51 “Go easy on yourself. The voice in your head wants to tell you that you’re nothing that you should be. And in fact you’re everything you’re supposed to be.”
I’m not crying- you’re crying. ❤️
Just incredible ❤
"Go easy on yourself. The voice in your head wants to tell you that you're nothing that you should be. And, in fact, you're everything that you're supposed to be." I've been in one of my worst depressive episodes in years for the last two months and I just really needed to hear that.
Easily one of my favourite Last Meals episodes. Hearing you two talk about your struggles is always comforting for those like myself who have been through similar things.
His last words really hit me. That was one of the most poignant, beautiful episodes of this show that I think I've seen. Loved it from start to finish.
So i'm having a really hard time at the moment, and having Andrew look directly into the camera and say "you're everything that you're supposed to be" really resonated with me and had me bursting into tears out of nowhere. Last Meals is such a wonderful series and I wasn't expecting to weep into my coffee this morning, but I'm grateful that it happened. Thank you so much
By far the best last meal episode yet, intensely thought provoking and entertaining. I have been subscribed to Binging with Babish for a while now but I cant say that I've been intensely connected to the community surrounding the channel and this was my first real introduction to the man behind the culinary universe. Knowing how thoughtful and genuine Andrew/Babish is makes me even more happy to have watched damn near every upload since late 2017.
I've been so busy that I've fallen behind on my babish content. I remember months ago thinking man I miss the old videos with Andrew cooking and making his jokes. Hearing this entire interview made me emotional. Emotional knowing the things he went through, and emotional knowing that he has good people around him. What a wonderful interview❤
What a horrible time in a place where you are trying to get help. How traumatic. But so much love to you Andrew for telling your story and all the love and strength to you for a bright happy future.
Thankyou for the bravery it took to tell your story. ❤️
Thank you Andrew and Josh for this episode.
'How did you get your toast so warm?'
'Toaster.'
That's the simplest, yet funniest response I have heard to a question in some time.
"how do you keep your pants up?"
"belt."
"How can you maintain your day-to-day relationships on a social sense while keeping your businesses seperate?"
"weed"
@@DovaDudeThe first thing I thought of lol
My love and respect to Andrew, it’s so hard to open up about that. Great video guys 💕
andrew speaks with so much clarity and maturity about his experiences i really respect that. im really glad he was open to getting care, thats the hardest part. good on you, man. love u
here from Binging With Babish -- i can see why your channel's popular, Josh~ and damn, you really are a great interviewer.
Babish, your views are so wise, and truly timeless ..they resonated with me, as i'm sure they did with everyone else. i had no idea you'd gone through all those things, and it hurt to hear about them, but i'm so grateful you're still here with us. you're an absolute trooper, and i'm even more inspired by you than i already was
What Josh does with these interviews is just incredible. I'm not crying, you're crying. 🥺❤
We're all crying
Thank you both very much for this episode, I am a self taught chef of almost 30 years in kitchens around the world and this show literally brought tears to my eyes. A few years back I lost my wife to a random intestinal infection that seemingly came out of nowhere and caused her to pass away after only three days after first being discovered. I fell into a world of depression I didnt even know existed. It was a mental state that I would never wish anyone to go through. As time crept on two things that entered my life was watching both Josh and Babish at first it was just background noise but as time went I really got to see them both grow. As I mentally started to "recover" I really found both of these guys to be not only inspirational but honest and real. Todays show really put that all into a new light. THANK YOU BOTH SO VERY MUCH!
Babish opened a passion for cooking in me, and led me to finding mythical kitchen, and mythical as a whole. My heart is so warmed by this reunion and hope the best for them and all involved in their genius
This video pushed me to reach out and get the help I’ve been needing. Thank you guys for being so open. Your guys journeys resonate and inspire.
What an absolute gem of an interview, the way the both of you are not afraid to be vulnerable and talk about really tough subjects is inspiring to me. I loved this so much and it helped me in a time when I really needed it.
I’m very happy. I’ve been a fan of both Binging With Babish and Mythical Kitchen for a long time and it’s amazing that Andrew is finally on Last Meals and just having a fun conversation with Josh. This was the best one yet and I can’t wait to see what comes next. Also Andrew, with that smart choice of including Maple Syrup over Snow, you are now an honorary Canadian…expect your honorary Canadian citizenship in the mail.
Josh’s ability to be quiet while Andrew told his story was really impressive to me. Gives proof to the fact that though this show seems silly, it has a serious side and is capable of doing both in an amazing way.
Thank you for being so open, Andrew. I didn't expect to shed a tear watching this but I sure did. Stay strong anyone who's struggling out there, it'll get better, and sometimes it gets worse before it gets better
And on a serious note thank you for being so honest. There was a tear or two with the openness. And yes there were parts that hit really close to home. I'm glad you too realize the end zone is always moving. I have binged the last few hours and this video shows the real you. Thank you, thank you, thank you...
this episode brought me to TEARS. everyone goes through moments like that and realizes that there’s always a lesson learned. and these lessons help others. i needed this ❤
I'm crying and it's 10 mins in. So much love and respect to Andrew for being so open
It's so sad that Babish seeked help like a responsible person, and the poor conditions of the Healthcare system made it even worse ☹️. I'm happy he's better now.
Wow, practically the beginning of the episode, and I'm getting up, walking away, and taking a few minutes to absorb Andrew's story. Josh, this show continues to be an amazing vehicle for amazing sharing moments; good conversation and good food really bring out the frankness in people.
Andrew, thank you for sharing.
i needed this interview. i’ve only ever really heard of babish before, but this sold me. as a victim of several not so great things brought up in this interview, and constantly wondering “what will make me happy” instead of being happy in the moment this was needed. thank you, josh and andrew
Wow. I couldn't sleep so I'm watching youtube like one does and was not ready for how beautifully heavy this episode was. Thank you both for being so open, vulnerable and honest. I'm not crying, you're crying
Andrew is such a genuinely good guy, it just breaks me that he has gone through so much. But sadly that is probably why he is such an amazing guy. much love and healing to you Andrew and you as well Josh!
This was so beautiful, in so many ways. I laughed, I cried, I laughed again, I cried again, then I finished the video with a smile on my face and tears in my eyes. I will definitely try to take Babish's last words to heart and "go easy on myself"... That hit so hard, in so many ways. Just thank you to everyone involved in making this episode.
Babish has been one of my Inspirations since I started watching him years back. To hear what he had to go through made me cry. I must say that a person must have more than an immense amount of courage and bravery to speak so openly about what they've gone through, I have so so much respect for him and I wish him the best in the world. We love you Babish!
Love Andrew to death. I’m so relieved he’s doing better. He’s inspired me so much in so many ways.
I’ve watched so many episodes, but this was probably one of my favorites. I love how raw & real you both were in sharing your life experiences. I wasn’t ready, but thank you for this! ❤
"Go easy on yourself, the voice in your head wants to tell you that you are nothing that you should be, and in fact, you are everything that you are supposed to be." Powerful. Thank you for the candid and heart felt interview.
this is a genuinely unreal episode, josh and andrew have knocked this out of the park. incredibly touching and profound
This really hit hard today. I lost my father when I was a child and that pain never really heals right. I just want to say thank you to Josh and Andrew and everyone else that has been a part of this. Just watching this episode and listening to everything they were saying was really tough but it gave me the good kind of tears that you need every once in a while. Like it helps to wash your soul of all the ick that tends to build up.
Thank you for being so candid. It is refreshing! BTW, One of my favorite restaurants is Simply Crepes in Canandaigua. I'll have to visit it again, soon.
I've been in psychiatric hospitals and have been in rehab once. Sometimes taking a break from life and being surrounded by medical professionals who are looking out for you is exactly what you need for a fresh restart. Hearing Babish's story about that resonated with me a ton and I'm very happy he felt comfortable with sharing that with all of your viewers.
maple syrup poured over snow is genuinely not something i would’ve expected from anyone’s last meal
This Canadian is super stoked about it though.
It's a childhood favorite for a lot of people from the northeast US and Canada, very nostalgic.
I had that same school trip growing up in New Hampshire, and while maple syrup on snow is pretty nice. My take away was maple syrup on ice cream. Also dark brown thicck goo in a plastic bottle will have no place in my house. It's real maple syrup or nothing at all.
My fam makes maple syrup in VT and this is one of my fav memories.
sugar on snow is the only snack for a real vermonter
Josh has such an astounding way to connect with his guests, bringing out such a genuine and heartfelt conversation that is equal parts light and immensely deep. Tears were shed today.
right..like cutting Andrew off at the end when he goes over “30 words” ..Josh was his name? was kinda an ass at the end
I didn’t realize I needed this episode until watching it. Thank you, Andrew, for being so pleasantly candid and open about your experience and the aftermath of your trauma. And thank you, Josh, for reciprocating that sentiment while staying lighthearted about it all. Truly loving this series and I’m proud to be a fan ❤
What a wonderful conversation. As a depression survivor, I thank you both for sharing this with all of us.
Oh wow, this this hits so close to home. I’m a student interested in psychology and I love hearing the stories of people’s struggle with anxiety, and other mental illnesses cause it’s so raw. Thank you Andrew and you’re not alone ! ❤
This video made me feel so much more human about my bipolar disorder. Mania is such a hard thing to deal with. I appreciate his candor on a subject most people aren't willing to talk about.
Josh and Andrew, from the bottom of my heart, thank you. Both of you have had a huge impact on my life and got me through some of the roughest times. I appreciate you both.
This was one of the most prolific deeply moving episodes of this show that I have ever seen. All I can say is that I appreciate the openness and candor for something so difficult. The genuineness was truly felt. Thank you
amazed by Andrew’s openness, I think this really speaks to the genius of this format. So many tender moments in this that will really stick with me, thank you both!
I love you Andrew. I’ve been following you since you had 300 followers. We’ve both grown over the years and I feel like watching you on your journey has helped me on mine. Simply that. I’m very proud of you and the work you’re doing and the honesty you have on camera. It saves people. Continue on brother
this was such a healing episode. i've hit rock bottom this year and i relate to andrew's journey on finding himself again and his views on meditation. how important it is to connect to the present moment and allow yourself to just... be. best episode in this series, thank you to both of you for sharing it with us!
This is the first Last Meals interview I have cried during. Just something about the cadence and realness of the conversation that is extremely moving. Thank you Andrew and Josh!
This one and the Josh Peck episode man…just beyond beautiful
I love that snow candy was on Andrew's list. That's such a sweet, fun thing that I remember being totally enchanted by as a little kid. I'm so grateful to have gotten to see this conversation. Truly one of the best people on the internet.
"Oh look! Babish with someone else!
And now I'm crying"
This is the best Last Meals episode I've seen. I love Andrew and that he was able to be honest about what happened to him and to so many other people. His voice is so important to me and I am sure many others!
Poly-parmorous!
Glad you're on the road to healing Andy - you have millions who genuinely care about you and your well-being. Your honesty helps a lot of us who are struggling to remember we aren't alone 💙
poly parma palatio
This episode hit a lot of heavy points, these 2 guys have been through a lot but try not to let it overwhelm them. 2 very strong guys with amazing light in their spirits. Thank you Josh and Andrew, keep up the amazing work
Canadian chiming in for those who want to make the maple syrup on snow. For BEST results (because it will always taste good):
Step 1: you need to purchase real maple syrup. Get that sweet gold.
Step 2: you need to boil it down, so that it thickens into Maple Taffy. Times will vary, but medium-low heat until desired consistency.
Step 3: pour onto snow in a relatively straight line. This will make rolling it onto the popsicle stick easier. And let it rest for a wee little bit so it forms up a tad.
It looks, based on how the syrup moved into the snow (rather than stay on top of it) that their syrup wasn’t boiled to proper thickness.
But it would still taste great. Maple syrup always slaps.
I already loved Andrew and this just made me love him that much more. As others have said, his openness, his candidness, and vulnerability are things we aren't used to seeing on the internet. Especially from someone as high profile as him. This interview and meal between these two is so lovely.
I’d love to thank Rea for sharing his story, I needed to hear it today. I went through something very similar back in 2022 and it really did a number on me. It really does make you feel like up is down and down is up and like you can’t trust yourself.
A few years ago I went through my own big trauma and found so much comfort in Andrew's channel. It breaks my heart to know he went through so much pain, but I'm glad he can still be so open with us. A wonderful episode that definitely didn't make me cry multiple times.
these two men, the mutual respect and openness they share, the humor. This video is wonderful. They both let the real sides show here, and for content creators, that's so rare. Awesome dudes.
Andrew's last line hit me like a bag of bricks. What a beautiful person.
genuinely I saw the comment before the words and I was like no way but it definitely made me cry
We grew up in the same town and went to the same school… I’m a few years younger and I never got to know Andrew, but a lot of my current friends remember him in high school. What a really great, and admirable man he’s turned out to be!
Wow. I’ve been watching babish since 2017. Absolutely adore his channel and his open and honest approach to cooking. I have my babish cookbooks sitting in the kitchen. And I’ll say as a victim of SA, I appreciate the strength and courage of Andrew to share that horrific experience with us as an audience, as I understand how hard it is to speak about such an experience. And for him to be so open and honest about his troubles in the past is very telling of his true character. Thank you for letting us in, and for connecting with your community on such a deep level. I can’t wait to see what fantastic things you create in the future! ❤