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We All Get Cancelled One Day with "Somebody Feed Phil’s" Phil Rosenthal | A Bit of Optimism Podcast

We turned the studio into a restaurant for the day—because when Phil Rosenthal’s in the house, you don’t just talk about food, you eat it! Phil—the genius behind "Everybody Loves Raymond" and "Somebody Feed Phil"—joins us for a heartfelt, hilarious meal where we dive into everything from sitcoms and food shows to gratitude, creativity, and finding joy in the everyday. Sure, we talk about the evolving world of television and the secrets to mastering great storytelling—but this episode isn’t just about food and show business. Phil reveals the best life advice he’s ever received—and it might just change the way you live. As lovers of the LA food scene, we also used this episode as a chance to highlight and support some of our favorite local restaurants. Because nothing pairs better with great conversation than a table full of incredible local bites. Breakfast Burritos: https://civilcoffee.com/ Fried Chicken: https://www.anajakthai.com/ (surprise guest experience from owner and chef Justin Pichetrungsi) Hand Rolls: https://jointseafood.com/ Liver Pâté: https://www.petittrois.com/ Basque Cheesecake: https://www.pasjoli.com/ Watch the new season of "Somebody Feed Phil" on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/80146601 Check out more of Phil’s work: https://www.philrosenthalworld.com/ --------------------------- This episode is brought to you by True Classic! I really love their T-shirts, so we called them up and asked if they wanted to work together. And they said yes! Check out their clothes at: http://trueclassictees.com/ --------------------------- + + + Simon is an unshakable optimist. He believes in a bright future and our ability to build it together. Described as “a visionary thinker with a rare intellect,” Simon has devoted his professional life to help advance a vision of the world that does not yet exist; a world in which the vast majority of people wake up every single morning inspired, feel safe wherever they are and end the day fulfilled by the work that they do. Simon is the author of multiple best-selling books including Start With Why, Leaders Eat Last, Together is Better, and The Infinite Game. + + + Website: http://simonsinek.com/ Live Online Classes: https://simonsinek.com/classes/ Podcast: http://apple.co/simonsinek Instagram: https://instagram.com/simonsinek/ Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/in/simonsinek/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/simonsinek Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/simonsinek Simon’s books: The Infinite Game: https://simonsinek.com/books/the-infinite-game/ Start With Why: https://simonsinek.com/books/start-with-why/ Find Your Why: https://simonsinek.com/books/find-your-why/ Leaders Eat Last: https://simonsinek.com/books/leaders-eat-last/ Together is Better: https://simonsinek.com/books/together-is-better/ + + + #SimonSinek

Simon SinekhostPhil Rosenthalguest
Jun 17, 20251h 10mWatch on YouTube ↗

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  1. SS

    You created Everybody Loves Raymond-

  2. PR

    Mm-hmm

  3. SS

    ... and Somebody Feed Phil.

  4. PR

    Mm-hmm.

  5. SS

    It's always got some name in it.

  6. PR

    Yeah.

  7. SS

    So what would you name my show?

  8. PR

    Somebody Talk To Simon.

  9. SS

    [laughs] It's so, it's so lonely. [laughs] Before we turn on the cameras and the mics, I tell every guest who comes on the show that this is not like an interview show that they're used to. It's more like a conversation. I tell them to imagine that we're out for a meal-

  10. SP

    [laughing]

  11. SS

    ... and the people sitting next to us are eavesdropping on us because our conversation is better than theirs. Well, for this episode, we decided to do just that, literally.

  12. PR

    Holy crap, this is a best cheesecake.

  13. SS

    As soon as I heard that Phil Rosenthal, the brilliant creator and executive producer behind Everybody Loves Raymond, and the joyful heart and face of Somebody Feed Phil, was coming on the show, I wanted to give him food. So we turned our little podcast into an even littler restaurant. Please pull up a chair at our table for the latest episode of Somebody Talk to Simon. I mean, A Bit of Optimism. [upbeat music] This episode is brought to you by True Classic. The way they became our sponsor is because I loved their T-shirts, and so we just called them up and asked them if they wanted to work together, and they said yes. So check out their clothes at trueclassic.com. I warned you before we turned the cameras on-

  14. PR

    Yeah

  15. SS

    ... which is, we have so much damn food that we brought.

  16. PR

    Yeah.

  17. SS

    Um, um, don't finish anything because we have to get through it all. And I haven't had breakfast, so I'm spacey.

  18. PR

    Great. I had a little protein drink, so, so that's-

  19. SS

    You're okay

  20. PR

    ... I'm hungry too. But-

  21. SS

    Good

  22. PR

    ... oh, yeah, yeah. But that's my secret, by the way. The number one question I get is how come I'm not fat, and it is, one reason is I don't finish anything. If you see me eating like crazy on the show-

  23. SS

    Yeah

  24. PR

    ... I am, but I'm not really... Unless it's the, the, like, most delicious thing I've ever had and I'm, know I'll never get to this part of Chiang Mai again to have this bowl-

  25. SS

    Right

  26. PR

    ... of khao soi, I'm finishing it.

  27. SS

    Got it.

  28. PR

    And I'm, and maybe ordering another one. If you're in a town that's famous for certain dishes-

  29. SS

    Yeah

  30. PR

    ... you want those dishes.

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