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David Page | From Dictators to Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives | Ep. 64

Aug 7, 2025 · 56 min · Season 2, episode 14

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The story behind the episode.

David Page once asked Gaddafi about cross-dressing. He’s been in bunkers during revolutions. And yes — he created Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives (the one with the spiky blonde hair guy).

In Episode 64 of Mosaic Minds , we talk to the man behind the madness. From NBC war reporting to pioneering food television, David shares how storytelling shaped his path — and how he continues doing it today through his podcast Culinary Characters Unlocked .

🎧 Listen to David's podcast:

https://culinarycharactersunlocked.com

📱 Follow on Instagram: @culinary_characters_unlocked

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