I think watching a lot of Andy Cooks subconsciously helped me decide that weed isn't for me anymore. I didn't know until finding this video that he even "struggled with addiction." Coming to the decision to leave it alone was very similar for me to Andy's quitting alcohol: I realized that if it's constantly weighing on my mind, a question as to whether this is good for me or sustainable, then I should probably just leave it alone. Not to say weed is bad. I believe it exists for a reason and it can be medicinal. It just isn't medicinal for myself anymore. I Love Andy Cooks!

Great podcast mate. Hope to watch more of your podcasts.

Wonderful interview! How did I not see this before..? Love Andy’s channel, and you really got him to open up. He’s a top bloke, as is his other half. Just natural and authentic, and he’s “seen some stuff” - so talks with experience, both as a chef and as a human being. Creative, vulnerable and successful - and so many other words. Loved this. Cheers :)

The most natural interview I've watched in a long time, well done, this was great!

Just caught this interview. Andy is one of my favorites and particularly the shorts " What do you want for lunch?" and the home cook segments with Katelyn's wine reviews ... priceless!

Andy is the man!!!!! Great interview

Awesome interview man, loved it!

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awesome stuff! love andy!!

If he can stop drinking I can stop drinking

First time seeing your channel and what a great interview. Nothing but respect for Andy - even more so after hearing him speak of what he's overcome. Even though l've been cooking for 50 odd years, I still enjoy learning something new and l love Andy's unpretentious manner and easy to follow style. I'm sure that is part of what makes his channels appealing to so many. I thoroughly enjoyed your interview style too Elliott. It was a pleasure to watch the easy interaction between you two and you asked some great questions and actually listened to the answers. Have subscribed.

good on you mate, love your work.

You've got a great podcast flow here. Good luck with your career.

Enjoyed this very much. Thanks for sharing. Was expecting some bigger struggles but he is just hard as nails, to be one of the best there is no way around it. Good guy and my main inspiration when I was starting my channel

Great interview mate, I know Andy didn’t know you, thought you were fantastic keeping the conversation alive ! Really enjoyed it all the best lad

I started off thinking I wouldn't watch for an hour and 12 minutes, but I thoroughly enjoyed this and watched from start to finish. Great, relaxed interview/discussion. Thanks Now we just need one with Notorious Foodie lol

Great episode, subbed!

Fantastic interview... glad I caught your podcast. Andy makes me giggle and smile and he's a terrific educator with cooking. Thank you for ALL you do and we need this kind of podcasts.

Hey Kaitlin, you, are doing great. its not always easy to support somebody and kudos to the both you. I'd imagine a fair few disagreements and all, Very happy for both you an Andy. My partner has such a similar personality to Andy and it felt like an instant connection to you both. Being together someone going through alcohol abuse +drug abuse, and all the complications that come along (breaking up, family support from one side etc) I really appreciate all of it, thank you for sharing

I mean, professional culinary world is so inhumanely stressful. Most, if not all, chefs, sous, commis, line, maitre'd, servers or even dishwashers have gotten addicted to drugs at some point. So, kudos for Andy for overcoming the worst

Andy has sky rocketed up as one of my favorite people to watch work on this platform. Genuinely good dude.

Great interview. I found Andy this past year and have loved watching his videos - didn't know much about him (I'm an American) so great hearing his story.

Really enjoyed this yarn!! Cheers!

Loved this! Asking such good questions. Andy is so good at summing up what it’s like to be a chef.❤

This is awesome! Came here for andy but left wanting more from elliot :)

This was me and nearly every chef ive ever worked with..sad but true

Andy thanks so much for sharing, I’ve been struggling with the booze 5-6 years now and currently 37 days in (with two small slips already).

I did a mental health test at a GP. He said you need to get help. Ring these places. The first one to ring me back was a lady trying to find the best counsellor for me. So I spoke to her for about 5 mins and she said I have the perfect one for you. How are you going to pay?: I am a normal Aussie worker with a family and no health insurance. If I remember it was like $150 a visit. Can't afford that. Sorry I work sorry I'm an Aussie. Sorry I'm not a dole bludger. Still struggling. So glad Andy kicked arse. Normal (slash not under privileged) we get screwed.

Really enjoyed that! Great natural chat between two fellas, well done.

Brilliant Andy. Illustrious career and more to come. Power to you!!! Your book is fantastic.

Beautiful podcast

Fantastic chat lads😍😍😍

Hey babe what you want for lunch? Dinner! 🧆 Great story! Thank you Andy for sharing. 🙌

Great episode mate!

This was great, thanks.

Finally, have been waiting months for series two!!

WOW!!!!! no words

Love it boys! You've got me as a fully subscribed fan! Keep it up.

OH WOW!!!!! this was quite the ride I gotta say Such rawness, bravery and vunerability WOW JUST WOW 👏

Thanks for sharing your story Joel❤

Thanks for having me brother 💚

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Powerful stuff Mitch. Proud to know you and call you a mate.