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.

[@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

[@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.

[@MelloThatDude]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@NIO3954]

We need more people like Guy Fieri!

[@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.

[@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!!!!

[@josephrose9226]

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

[@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. 👏👏👏

[@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 📕

[@LaraFabans]

Thanks!

[@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.

[@andrewipp426]

It is so amazing listening to Guy Fieri talk about his life and the love and admiration that he has for his family especially his dad is so relatable to me! My father was bigger than life to me so much so that I had him on this pedestal... a very stoic and serious man; WWII Army/ Air Force veteran, NYPD Mounted cop through the 50’s to the early 70’s having been injured during the Vietnam war protests in NYC. He was just my hero and the similarities in the life lessons on what it is to be a man just strikes a nerve with me on many levels ! Such a well done interview Mr Bensinge, thank you @GuyFieri for sharing your story!

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@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 😂

[@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. 👍👍👍

[@ajnevels3716]

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

[@LisaWildes]

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

[@kathydavis4163]

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

[@nhracer]

Incredible. This needs to be made into a movie.

[@gracianoortiz1800]

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

[@davidpulaski7161]

Always a great day when Graham uploads

[@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.

[@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.

[@wallydee27]

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

[@SusannaTurano]

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

[@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. 😊

[@joePARKS]

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

[@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.

[@dave9351]

To add to an earlier comment, I rarely if ever spend an hour watching an interview, but after watching the entire Josh Brolin interview and now this wonderful saga, I'm hooked ! The tragic story of the Air force cadet dying and them trying to pin the driving on Guy ? Stunning ! Liked, subscribed, shared ! Thank you Graham, excellent interviewer

[@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🎉

[@mattm1686]

Wow thanks for a great interview Guy!

[@billfleming8281]

That was an incredible interview! Thx guys , amazing !

[@Bibbly53]

One of the more insightful interviews I've seen and listened to in years.

[@aaronchima320]

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

[@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.

[@budlvr]

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

[@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!

[@luciaiorio220]

Amazing amazing amazing interview!!!!!

[@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 ...

[@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

[@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

[@secondbest2877]

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

[@JEFFG40]

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

[@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. ❤️

[@kimnash6653]

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

[@denakwilliams5941]

What a great interview!!❤!!

[@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.

[@MikeGamble-r1e]

Unbelievable interview, thumbs up! 👍👍👍

[@nrose5911]

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

[@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

[@billweinholtz154]

Outstanding video. Thank you very much

[@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.

[@shannalogan347]

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

[@pattylyman7907]

A great interview of a great human.

[@23Robusto]

This made my day

[@patriciagurwitz509]

Love Guy’s stories ❤🎉😂🎉❤

[@simonmastroianni6392]

Great interview ❤

[@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 ?!😝

[@donbustle5845]

Loved this.

[@gt9188]

Seems like a good guy who deserves all his success!

[@scottbarber6628]

What a cool guy!! Great interview

[@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.

[@ogfollower2178]

Best interview ever!

[@philliplenahan2307]

Man i had no idea nothing but mad respect.

[@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

[@jeremyclark8428]

Love this interview and I wish I had more restaurant experience

[@scottshaffer8686]

Holy cow!!! Guy is amazing person.

[@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.

[@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

[@randyvfromtheperch]

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

[@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.

[@deedstreak]

Great interview. Guy is a Gee!

[@1Pixiestik]

@GuyFieri Thank you sir and God Bless! Graham Thank you for such great insights to the best of what the human race offers!

[@DavidToback]

My stepmom is from Ferndale. Spent holidays there as a kid. Really small town, cool Guy’s from there!

[@brad265]

This guy is an amazing human

[@scoobyr1547]

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

[@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!

[@Natedogg406]

I love Guy Fieri

[@ThatkidwithCP]

Guy drove my brother and I to our 8th grade graduation in his Jeep. He played School's Out by Alice Cooper. He also had a huge fundraiser for me in one of his restaurants that raised money for me to complete in track 🙂

[@untetheredmoon6971]

He seems like a great guy

[@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!

[@seanbiller1241]

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

[@BRETTLYBOOST]

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

[@Paulino813]

Awesome 👏

[@therealhughleys4872]

Lots of great nuggets Guy. Such Wisdom.

[@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.

[@MaryLinton-j3s]

Amazing Human ❤❤❤

[@kellymorgan1447]

I’ve been watching Guy for some time he is a hell0f a dude hell yay!!!!

[@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.