Troy Johnson: podcast appearances and interviews

Troy Johnson, born on August 13, 1973, is a writer, food critic, and television personality based in San Diego. He is known for his appearances on several Food Network shows, including serving as a panelist and judge on Iron Chef America and The Best Thing I Ever Ate. Since 2013, he has been a judge on the Food Network's Guy's Grocery Games, and since 2016, he has co-hosted the show Campus Eats on the Big Ten Network. Johnson previously hosted Crave, an award-winning music show in San Diego, and hosted Fox Rox, another local music program. He also served as the host of Outta Left Field, a pregame show for the San Diego Padres. In addition to his television work, he is affiliated with the African American Literature Book Club. His diverse career spans food criticism, television hosting, and writing, making him a prominent figure in the culinary and entertainment communities.