ATC: This is Laura Kluvo from All Top Chef and I'm on the phone with Chef Josie Smith-Malave, Hi Chef Josie.
JSM: Hi!
ATC: Have you been watching the show every week?
JSM: Yes, I sure have...
ATC: Were you surprised by anything that you saw as you watched?
JSM: Yes, I could say that. Surprised would be an understatement.
ATC: During the competition, did you feel that the other chefs respected you?
JSM: Yes. At the time I did.
ATC: Did you feel that you had an advantage going in, because you had already competed in season 2?
JSM: You know, I thought that there was a slight advantage. I was familiar with how the process worked and I thought that if I sat back and let everyone else unravel, that I would have an advantage. Sure.
ATC: Did you recognize any of the other chefs when you arrived?
JSM: Stefan and I have done events together. CJ of course. The rest I just met on set.
ATC: Who is your best friend from the cast?
JSM: Friend? Hmmmm... I would say Sheldon.
ATC: Oh, he seems like a real sweetheart.
JSM: What you see is what you get. I have spent some time in Hawaii and he really embodies the Hawaiian spirit. He's a pretty cool dude, I'm not gonna lie.
Lizzie also. She is a stand-up lady. There was nothing that she said that was unkind or uncalled for. She is very respectful.
And Carla. Love me some Carla!
ATC: What have you been doing since we saw you in season 2?
JSM: I've been building an empire. Right now we have a pop-up location in San Francisco. I have teamed up with a music venue called Thee Parkside. It's called Global Soul Corner, we have just extended our lease.
I have also teamed up with some people to do a popsicle business. We have some really inventive popsicle flavors. We are working out the details to expand.
I'm also working on a couple of cooking shows.
I have been traveling the world...eating...learning about other cultures, not just food. I have really had the chance to grow as a person and really to hone my future.
ATC: What is the most intriguing flavor of popsicle that you have invented?
JSM: I call it the dirty chocolate cake. It's like a fudgsicle with a hint of chiles and of course, bacon...
ATC: Are these available now?
JSM: They are available at music events here in San Francisco and we are looking to expand our production and distribution.
ATC: Which was your favorite challenge?
JSM: I would have to say that was the Food & Wine Challenge where I was awarded immunity by Dana Cowin for my dumpling.
ATC: Will there be a reunion episode?
JSM: I have no idea.
ATC: Chef Josie, we are almost out of time, is there anything else you would like to say to your fans?
JSM: Watch What Happens - it's not over yet!
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