Guy Fieri: Full interview with 'The Mayor of Flavortown'

[@GrahamBensinger]

0:00 - Guy Fieri's Ferndale, California childhood 4:35 - Parent's 'black magic' store 6:09 - Guy's bull riding injuries 10:49 - Guy nearly bleeding out in childhood horse accident 13:54 - Childhood business ambition 16:20 - Dumpster diving for pretzel information 20:13 - France 33:30 - A deadly police chase, a dangerous accusation 39:15 - Lessons from Guy's dad 48:13 - Dad's death 58:13 - Loyalty in business 1:10:36 - Business partnerships 1:17:05 - Food Network 1:17:06 - "I'm going to marry that girl" 1:34:20 - Guy's proposal story 1:41:48 - Sister's battle with cancer 1:46:30 - Tattoo that honors sister 1:50:28 - Fathering sister's son 1:53:25 - Finances, philanthropy and dad's message 1:56:10 - Handling my critics 1:59:27 - Guy's biggest professional "failure" 2:02:07 - Dealing with the critics 2:03:54 - Philanthropy roots 2:05:46 - Henry Winkler's praise 2:07:07 - Celebrity photo etiquette 2:09:29 - Raising money during COVID 2:14:20 - Pepsi gives Guy $1M 2:19:25 - Thinking big and working hard 2:20:18 - Don't be afraid to ask for help 2:24:05 - Sweet or Savory? 2:24:58 - Praise for Jon Gruden

[@blessembreaks]

proud and thankful to graham for realizing the full interview in long format and these time stamps were what we wanted the whole time

[@marlyMe]

This story is mesmerizing. I have 💯 more respect for Guy

[@davesmilie3082]

Only Sonoma County residents know the true Guy. He gives of himself relentlessly and never seeks praise or notoriety from his actions both large and small that make our community better.

[@jeffstapleton8695]

I seen that during the pandemic guy paid all his employees really cool guy.

[@rmk6693]

This “guy” has lived 10 lifetimes already. What a legend. A truly special human, born to the exact parents to let him soar as they did. A great interview as always!

[@gregmacd2829]

This should be mandatory for every high school kid to watch….so very positive on so many levels.

[@agnesmooney4107]

I never watch anything for THREE HOURS !!! I enjoyed every minute of it... Thanks.

[@Trojanfan666]

And you still haven't, this was 2 and a half.....

[@marlyMe]

@@agnesmooney4107 Same. But I did take a dinner break

[@gordondewittjr]

Graham, you and team crushed this one. Guy is such a net positive to this world. Thank you for this interview. You know it’s a good one when it’s over and you’re sad there isn’t more. Cheers!

[@seanhennessy3739]

I have never watched a full interview of someone before until now. This was the first time ever that I had to watch the entire thing. This was amazing. Thank you for doing this

[@PapaBearDuverge]

This is the greatest interview I've ever seen. Guy is a legend

[@MelloThatDude]

I tell ya.. perfect example of how being a good parent can really make or break a human. He obviously had good parents.

[@katysummer9418]

"Don't put your life in other peoples hands". That is really true. Use your head and think independently. Guy is very relatable that's why people probably like him and he certainly has a lot of life experience.

[@BrandyByhoffer]

Guy is one of my absolute heroes and this interview really seals in why he’s my hero. What a legend, and what an amazing storyteller! I’m waiting for a Mayor of Flavortown book 📕

[@garykoller441]

What any interview!!!! I love Guy and all his programs and have watched them all but what a human being. His childhood upbringing, his trials and tribulations and his success. An unbelievable story. Thank you Graham for doing this interview. One of the best I have ever watched and I was sad when it was over!!!!

[@billweisse8960]

I’ve always respected Guy, in fact DDD is the only food network show I watch. (And I’m a chef) Thanks for all you have done for people. I love your positive attitude.

[@maryallore478]

Having been a huge fan of DDD since day one I am most grateful for this in depth, heartfelt interview. I used to think it was perhaps luck that landed this path for Guy. I am having crow for dinner tonight.

[@dianne.simms28]

Thanks Guy for the great extended interview. I worked in the restaurant business for many years but needed a Health Plan. At 25 I moved on, but do appreciate the camaraderie that it offered and took that with me moving forward. Clearly your parents kept your head on straight...good for them, and it is nice to see you are teaching your kids the same. 👏👏👏

[@jholly5747]

I am almost at the very end of this interview and has captured my attention right from the get-go. I love how guy proposed to Lorie. Almost at the end of the interview and guy talked about how he raised so much money for restaurant workers relief funds. he got a one or $2 million donation from Pepsi company and raise a total of 26 million for the restaurant workers. He remembered his humble beginnings as a dishwasher and a Mexican restaurant. Guy Fieri is his own brand and I’m sure he is a multimillionaire, but even with his own millions, he remember the restaurant workers. He supported all the restaurant workers at the mom and Pop shops and gave five $500. Just some restaurant workers to tie them over during the pandemic.

[@NIO3954]

We need more people like Guy Fieri!

[@dreanaw180]

When I tell you that this has been the most heartfelt story of Guy’s life is an understatement. It can’t get any more beautiful than him telling how his up bringing was with his phenomenal parents. It felt so good that it brought me to tears. He is as humbled and compassionate has it gets. He is the real deal of a human being. I’ve always liked him now I know why. It all makes sense now. He have the best parents that anyone can only hoped for. Much respect to you. I salute you for your service to humanity. 😊

[@josephrose9226]

My Dad died 1 year ago today. I can totally relate to everything Guy says about his Dad.❤

[@Lisammifsud]

Ive watched Guy Fieri on tv for years, absolutely love Triple D. Now i dont know his chef background, he strikes me as someone who was never a fan of the Michelin star stuff, definitely knows his food, is a great chef. I always got the feeling the other "chef's" looked down on him. That said he loves the restaurant industry, he is so passionate about good food and great cooking. His working during Covid helping restaurants by doing Triple D from home getting his kids to help film come on...AMAZING. He just comes across as a great guy, so nice, loves his family, isnt after the professional industry stuff like a michelin star but is way happier getting a Hollywood star and having a msssive party with fans. Give me live music, a bar, frirnds and family, live music over some snooty meal any day.

[@9384cows]

Thank you for such a wonderful interview. I am sending it to my son, who knows him. Guy has helped in years past with bikes for kids in Sonoma County and my son really speaks very highly of Guy. Sounds like he had a crazy, fun life and has always helped people so much. He has such a generous heart. I am truly amazed with all he has done with his life. Thank you, Guy for being such a caring and special role model. You are an amaxing person. 👍👍👍

[@hm2ls869]

I’m confounded at how much I enjoyed this entire interview. It’s taking me about four sessions to watch it because I have things to do. I’m an adult. But I genuinely enjoyed this. Thank you so much. Well done and kudos to both of you.

[@nhracer]

Incredible. This needs to be made into a movie.

[@JeffreyLucca-i4l]

At 68 years old this is one of the best stories coming from sincerity of someone that has done well for himself. It will forever change the way and the respect I have for Guy Fieri. Sincerely Jeff Lucca

[@ajnevels3716]

One of the best interviews ever!! I have such a great picture and appreciation for GF! 👍🏾✊🏾👏🏾👏🏾❤️

[@SusannaTurano]

Such a cool and humble guy with a full and interesting life. God bless

[@SticksAandstonesBozo]

It’s so fascinating because I’ve seen what supportive parents can do for a child. I had the most terrible zero support parents a person can have. I’ve seen first hand how that affects a person. On the other hand I couldn’t have been more supportive to my kids. And they simply couldn’t care less … But when you get supportive parents with a kid like him who has ambitions well you get what he has for a life.

[@gracianoortiz1800]

What a great, genuine,humble and just all around great,great spiritual person.Great great positive energy.

[@LisaWildes]

Guy fieri is one the few celebrities I would love to meet! Great interview!

[@MTNJOHN]

Dudes a stand up guy. Glad he made it

[@Savagefred]

No, guy is a stand up dude

[@Danno382]

Brothers he is literally sitting down

[@Docstantinople]

Dude was taking credit for all of Caesar’s success 😂

[@joePARKS]

I recently moved to Humboldt County and visited Ferndale ... it was then I realized Guy grew up there and an absolute LEGEND

[@kathydavis4163]

I have never watched an interview this long. I loved it!!

[@ValleyWestHandyman]

I really enjoy long form interviews. This one had my attention the whole time. He may get a bad rap for the way he looks but he seems like a genuinely nice guy and enjoys what he does. Great interview.

[@wallydee27]

Excellent interview! People sh*t on him but he seems totally genuine.

[@jholly5747]

Guy and me are the same age, I just discovered that and this interview. My father also died of pancreatic cancer, except his wage war, and he only had three months to live. Guy was really fortunate that his dad hung on for six years after the discovery of pancreatic cancer. I am only halfway through this interview, but I find it very interesting to get a closer look at Guy Fieri and his life.

[@davidpulaski7161]

Always a great day when Graham uploads

[@c3920]

I’ve never eaten at any of Guy’s restaurants but I love Triple D. It’s my feel good show. Positive, fun, and showcases so many great restaurants most of us can actually afford.

[@rrmerlin3402]

I've eaten at a few, all were mediocre to horrible. My cousin and his wife took a road trip across the country for their sons wedding. They planned the route to stop at as many of the DDD restaurants s they could. Two states in and four restaurants they abandoned the DDD theme.....All just OK.

[@DouglasRichardson-er4ky]

The more I find out about Guy the more i appreciate him i also am self made my parents weren't hippies but poor musicians my folks weren't as productive on basic living strategies as Guy's family. I learned to cook beyond what my mother showed me when i was a butcher in high school and college my knowledge took off 🚀 I grind my own beef and sausage one can control quality this way buy bulkier cuts vacuum pack n freeze ...

[@northernprairiegramma647]

Such an amazing story. Giving it back is so awesome. I’ve always love your personality and the restaurant recommendations. But dang…fabulous lessons. Bless you!

[@Indypendy]

I love DDD, and I was beginning to wonder who this “Guy” was. Perfect timing and very interesting. Congrats to a California son making good. Nice insight on his upbringing and work ethic. Didn’t know he himself was a chef, just knew he could charm anyone and he is an expert on food. But dude is so much more. Best wishes

[@luciaiorio220]

Amazing amazing amazing interview!!!!!

[@mattm1686]

Wow thanks for a great interview Guy!

[@kimnash6653]

I absolutely love Guy!!! I loved this interview!!! I never knew his story. I wish he would've talked about T.O.C. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@kennisaguy7289]

❤❤❤❤ From Trinidad and Tobago! This was an awesome interview. Loved you already and we love u now even more. Layers to this guy. Ive never listenes to anything so long on you tube🎉

[@DeeAnderson-gc4js]

cant help but also cry when he tells the story of asking his wife Lori To marry me....Guy is a man ive loved and adored all thru his career... thank you so much for being as down to earth throughout all the years

[@Hunter2847]

I liked DDD bc i could tell this guy was genuine and just a special humn. This was invaluable and his memory is impeccable

[@grootsgracemission]

I love that Guy honours his father. I praise God every day for my father. Find a way to serve, make someone else the subject of success and journal your story. That is how GOOD beats evil every time.

[@aaronchima320]

Great Interview! Glad to hear Guy share. Most inspiring part is his life experiences!

[@budlvr]

NOW, I'm a Fieri fan! Thanks to GB !

[@whatshedonenow1226]

You’re lucky your mum still has her facilties. My dad hung on to her with cancer and fell over in the hospital when I was checking him out and passed. Left me with sorting her out with a bed as she had dementia. Then there’s the siblings and working it all out. They lived 6hrs away and now mum is safe in a home but hard to visit her as so far away and costs a lot. Love from Syd Aus. ❤️

[@SanFran49erfan]

me and my wife were both recipients of the $500 donation. i cannot express how much that $1000 meant at that time for our family of 6. Guy will always be a legend just for that, much less everything he has done for so many restaurants. Dude is the G.O.A.T.

[@shannalogan347]

Im speechless This is so fucking phenomenal...im still ready for more information about GUY...

[@billfleming8281]

That was an incredible interview! Thx guys , amazing !

[@GMAccount1234]

I challenge anyone to watch this and still hate on Guy. Amazing guy.

[@nebraskaryan9308]

Guy is a complete doucher

[@HFHoss75]

I don't think its hate. His shtick \TV character is like nails on a chalkboard to many. I like Guy when he's just talking, but I can't watch his show.

[@JEFFG40]

USED TO WATCH Triple D with my folks when they were ALIVE and I appreciate your heartwarming story about your parents,

[@donbustle5845]

Loved this.

[@Brian-mo2yc]

I love guy shows like diners, drive-ins, and dives. I think it's the best but honestly, I wasn't really a fan of him just I've seen him in a few things where I thought he was standoffish and not really great person but this open my eyes to him. I'm much bigger fan now, I love it. I love the sounds of his father and his relationship where his dad would be pointing out things saying what does that do how does that work? Absolutely love it not only that I just feel like I've got a new perspective on his personality and he may come off a little different standoffish whatever Can tell he's a good man. He's there for his family and close friends/partners in business not employees. I love that attitude too.

[@denakwilliams5941]

What a great interview!!❤!!

[@secondbest2877]

Guys a good dude….definitely a real one. ☝️

[@nrose5911]

Fantastic interview! It was interesting to learn how Guy moved through the different phases of his life. Thanks for sharing.

[@philliplenahan2307]

Man i had no idea nothing but mad respect.

[@MikeGamble-r1e]

Unbelievable interview, thumbs up! 👍👍👍

[@richardyoung1822]

The wife decided we were going on a Carnival Cruise with Co-Worker's, first thing we did was go straight to Guy's Burger Joint - We were hooked the best hamburger I have ever had. Now I find myself wanting to go to Guy's Restaurants across the Nation.

[@secondbest2877]

I’ll tell ya…..there are far better burgers than a Guy Fieri burger joint on a cruise……

[@Sludge73]

​@secondbest2877 they were unimpressive.

[@jtomczak100]

A cruise with your wife's co workers..where the fck they work

[@bfrst2c]

One of the best interviews I've listened to! Many people think Guy is some hippie reject that happened upon his success! This interview proved everyone, who thought that, wrong! Guy Fieri, you rock brother! "The tree only grows tall by the strength of it's roots"! God bless you Guy! You are a standing oak tree for our humanity!!!

[@samryan7954]

I don't know anyone that thought that.😜 Maybe just you thought that ?!😝

[@billweinholtz154]

Outstanding video. Thank you very much

[@scoobyr1547]

Great interview. Gained tons of insight into what makes Guy tick. Increased respect for him amc what he does for others.

[@faithhill7831]

Guy your a down to earth caring human being who is totally inspiring. I watched this interview today and it really touched me. You are right resturants are community. God bless you. ❤ 🙏.

[@samryan7954]

*you're

[@LaraFabans]

Thanks!

[@23Robusto]

This made my day

[@2140BlackCreek]

When he first came on the scene, I found him likeable and interesting. My wife, not so much, because there was a bit too much "bling". After this interview, it's clear he's an individual that is more interesting and a positive person that I would have ever understood. I'm so very glad he's doing what he's has been doing. Keep at it Guy and thank you Graham!

[@simonmastroianni6392]

Great interview ❤

[@scottbarber6628]

What a cool guy!! Great interview

[@amycarrieri1966]

@guyfieri says a lot when you mentor your team and they thrive to the point where they go out on their own. That is your legacy.

[@Kim-qt7yn]

Legendary Guy!

[@brad265]

This guy is an amazing human

[@pattylyman7907]

A great interview of a great human.

[@randyvfromtheperch]

Great talk - I watched the whole thing. Speaking of watch - he didn't mention his raging watch obsession.

[@cdfreester]

Don't be afraid to ask for help. Right on, Guy. Any kind of help. John Wayne on the big screen, doing it all by himself and walking away unscathed is a fantasy. Reality is, we all need each other.

[@patriciagurwitz509]

Love Guy’s stories ❤🎉😂🎉❤

[@gt9188]

Seems like a good guy who deserves all his success!

[@TheRange7]

Hey @Graham Beninger, I owe you a huge apology. I made a comment about having to watch this interview in bits and pieces. I thought you never posted a full interview. I'm really sorry man, I'm a total moron for not looking before I made my comment. This is one of the best interviews I've ever seen. I'd heard a lot of negative things about Guy over the years. This interview proves that he is 100% down to earth and a very good human being. Thank you and Guy for bringing this to us. His house and the car collection are beyond amazing. I'm always very happy to see anyone have great financial success. It makes me even more happy when they turn out to be quiet giants like Guy. Cheers, and again my bad for not doing the work before making a snide comment. You're really good at this stuff. You allow your guest to speak their entire thought without interrupting, That's a rarity these days.

[@deedstreak]

Great interview. Guy is a Gee!

[@BRETTLYBOOST]

Guy might be the living embodiment of “inspirational” and “amazing character”

[@scottshaffer8686]

Holy cow!!! Guy is amazing person.

[@ogfollower2178]

Best interview ever!

[@jeremyclark8428]

Love this interview and I wish I had more restaurant experience

[@Natedogg406]

I love Guy Fieri

[@riverrat4631]

The best burger I ever had was at Guys restaurant in the Villages in Florida. We was visiting and I ask where to get the best Burger. A lady said Guys place. I didn’t know it was Guy Fieri restaurant. It had melted Blue Cheese, Pickles, Onions, on a toasted bun, with a Sweet Thai Chili Sauce to pour over it on the side. OMG!! I have ordered that same Burger a hundred times at different restaurants, but it’s never the same. We live in Indiana and I will Fly to Florida just to eat that Burger from Guy’s in the Village’s. Not sure why it taste so different, but no place has been able to duplicate it. I never dreamed Sweet Thai Chili would work on a Burger. I think it offsets the Blue Cheese. If you order a Blue Cheese bacon burger, order Sweet Thai Chili sauce to pour on it. It will Change your life on a hamburger. No other cheese, just Blue Cheese.

[@Chaddingway]

"I was stirring the Kool Aid with my arm because the dog took my stick" is probably my favorite story bit in this entire thing.

[@seanbiller1241]

This dude has had a life! Wow - he should write a book. awesome guy

[@untetheredmoon6971]

He seems like a great guy

[@vaja5]

What Guy does outside the cooking world, no other chef does and this is why he is the best. He thinks of others before himself.

[@amycarrieri1966]

Also, everyone might think the ultimate goal is celebrity...I think the key is having a management team and agents. Why don't more people have agents not just entertainment or athletes. If we all had agents and a team to support our dreams the sky is the limit. @guyfieri open a management agency...and support people who are not in entertainment or athletes.

[@newworldpvp1940]

Needs more views

[@NicyTheNinja]

0:29 so weird to see him older I loved his show as a kid

[@therealhughleys4872]

Guy is right. Everyone has God given gifts. They are talked about in the Bible. God Bless!

[@The00Dude]

Guy is taking his ‘gifts’ to Bruce Jenner his new girlfriend/boyfriend!

[@sharonlaws2395]

7 AM is early??😂😂❤️

[@Paulino813]

Awesome 👏

[@christopherschneider2056]

Google Ferndale Ca… I know times are different but it was a upper middle class community years ago

[@seancrowley1065]

Stop bleeping words ! In today's society I think we can all agree that even youngsters have said the word FUCK before their 10th birthday. So please just let the content flow without interruptions or sound effects. Thank you

[@theseamazingplaces]

Leaving curse words in will lose viewers. In this business, you need every viewer you can get. Bleeping a few words earns millions. This is reality.

[@SticksAandstonesBozo]

You’re missing the point bud. This is what you all wanted. You sterilize the internet and make fools of America by repealing abortion , making an idiot tv actor president , spend every waking second talking about queer people’s genitals , stop keeping score in kids sports , should I go on ? Welcome to the world you wanted.

[@garywagner2466]

It’s neo-Puritanism. The same twisted attitude that removes books from libraries, rates movies, labels everything, and censors whatever the Puritans have decided they don’t like this week. KZbin / Google is famous for it.