The Untold Truth of Anthony Bourdain with TV Producer Tom Vitale

Tom Vitale is a producer and director widely known for his work on TV.

He spent 12 years traveling around the world with Anthony Bourdain, telling stories of food, culture and people.

He said 'life was never dull' at the job, and that's because of Bourdain's rockstar way of doing things.

But everything came to a halt in June 2018 when Bourdain passed away.

Tom has gathered his memories of these years with Tony in his 2021 book, 'In The Weeds", published by Hachette Books.

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[teuilagracetualaulelei]

The mother & daughter (in Siberia?) who call the radio station on-air & invite Tony & Crew for dinner; the mother drank like a fish (constant shots..🙃) & was a champion home Cook-priceless, authentic people doing what they do best: sharing hospitality, be happy & drink.

[k]

Im currently reading the book In the Weeds and enjoying it. Anthony Bourdain inspired so many of us and truly made a difference.

[garyt]

Missing him and Robin Williams. Their humor, insight, and presence are sorely missed during these dangerous and frightening times.

[marilynjarvis]

Favorite Tom Vitale moment. Congo flight in the rain and he cupped his hand to catch the rain from above coming through the plane fuselage. Those beautiful blue eyes were even bigger, and filled with genuine fear.

[lizafield]

This whole effort/creation of these guys was profound. I missed it all at the time, but am listening to the youtube episodes now.
I'm fighting thru a life threatening infection of parasites, in constant pain as they exit, & can't eat or sleep. This man's team productions help me connect to tge goodness of life & a Zorba the Greek sorr who lived fully.

[agadozde]

Now there is a man with integrity, Respect to you Mr .Tom Vitale

[p_nk]

This was deep and revealing. Bourdain was unique - an American original!

[freeflow]

I loved Tom’s book In The Weeds. I think Tom is a great writer and storyteller and I read that book whenever I miss Anthony Bourdain and want an inside, human perspective of that experience. Thanks for bringing him on your show.

[RogerThat]

Parts Unknown, No Reservations, The Layover are all gifts left for us from an amazing human being and wonderful storyteller. Tony will never be forgotten. Heartbreaking gratitude I feel for having gotten to peak into this man's life. He made us fall in love with places we'd never been. Very few people can do such a thing.

[davebarron]

Thoroughly enjoyed ALL his efforts in foodie chasing, great stuff. RIP Tony, know you are missed, and luckily we have all your historical stuff to watch and enjoy. Tony would be happy that you were brutishly honest about all of this, Thanks.

[jonnowocky]

To add - ‘the guest’ at the boxing match was Asia - Anthony’s girlfriend at the time, daughter of Dario Argento. According to Roadrunner she provided a significant headache via backseat driving a lot of the later episode production. I guess we will never really know all the ins and outs, but the crew’s love for Tony shows in how they persevered for him when perhaps they were being manipulated or put in awkward situations - even these later episodes came out beautifully

[vincentsantulli]

Dear Mark and Tom,
Appreciated the interview, it was an opportunity to get insight of what it was like being there, filming those episodes. Which I believe will be viewed for many decades to come. It must have been especially difficult for you Tom, to recount those stories, but it was greatly appreciated, can’t wait to read your book!

[rodw]

No matter what, it still boils down to Tony is not here anymore. Doesn't matter how much we talk about him. The world is a much LESSER place now. He will be missed forever. Let him Rest in Peace. He deserves it. ❤😢

[rollingstones]

I really miss Bourdain. He helped spark my interest in traveling all over the world.

[marcclement]

My first experience with Mark. Never again. You must let the guest talk. Its not about you. Stop interrupting and finishing sentences.

[AudreyWiggins]

I fell in love with Parts Unknown. After learning of Anthony Bourdain's death, I thought, the show title must have defined his heart. I was shocked and so sad. He really seemed authentic on the screen. Tom you told the stories well. Thank you.♥🎞📽

[micheletotton]

Awesome, loved hearing this from Tom. Tony was one of my favourite people

[jonvia]

Tony was a true culinary rock star...RIP...then again legends never die

[jjf]

Tom, thanks for sharing your stories. So glad you never signed a NDA.

[bear]

I miss Anthony so much. What a gift to the human race.