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Sam Zien, Kelly & 3 Sons [Sam the Cooking Guy]: What Are They Doing in 2025?
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Sam Zien, Kelly & 3 Sons [Sam the Cooking Guy]: What Are They Doing in 2025?



What happens when a bored biotech executive quits his job and picks up a camera in his kitchen? In Sam Zien’s case, he unexpectedly launched a culinary empire — and became one of YouTube’s most beloved home-cooking personalities, known to millions as Sam the Cooking Guy.

46 Comments

  2. @JoseMorales-pq9yu

    I've had a passion for good food for decades. I'm also passionate about ignoring pretentious assholes that treat cooking as alchemy. You consistently show that with a little humor, patience, and a genuine desire to share your self that anyone can do this. And garner good results.. Thank you for that.

  5. @TheBreamer999

    Sam's chicken soup video got me hooked. Very likeable guy. As a 62 year, his presentation is lively and relevant.

  6. @sampetro7925

    So sorry Kelly is going through this difficult period, my prayers are with her and all of the ladies battling cancer. However, Sam doesn’t really need to be so foul mouthed, it only shows a lack of being able to speak correctly

  8. @markoutler5139

    I enjoy much of his content. I just can't get past the foul language. That's why I stopped watching. Still, I wish him continued success.

  13. @deanwilliams93

    Always a new way to look at food. Flavorful, exciting and fun to watch and attempt to mimic. Some recipies worked, many not so yet still a try.

  18. @pmaabrams

    A fabulous and flawless biography about a one of my favourite inspirational chefs. Wishing Kelly a speedy recovery

  19. @petersalls4083

    I've been following Sam for a very long time. I was hooked once I saw him drop a rack of ribs on his brick patio and then put em back on the grill. Haha. I think that video it's no longer around. I even went to a book signing at a Costco in San Diego.

  23. @BrianKasenLFP

    Atta boy Sam, keep on keeping on. Love the show, run out of storage with all your shows and recipes. 😎🍔Here's tipping one for ya. 🥃

  27. @wtgphoto

    We LOVE Sam’s videos and have made many of his recipes, the Detroit pizza will get everyone home on time, every time! Have even eaten at Not Not Tacos when in San Diego! Praying for Kelly!!

  35. @andrewl.6188

    God Bless, Your videos always bring a smile and laugh to my difficult days, and help take my mind off of things. Thank You.

  36. @tarzan9022

    This is a REAL COOK forget the rest GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY SAM & KELLY ZIEN we need more chef's cooks like SAM & KELLY & THEIR 3 BOYS … MAX THE OLDEST SON IS MY BROTHER FROM ANOTHER MOTHER MAX YOU ARE THE BEST ROLE MODEL FOR THE YOUNG AND OLD IM NOT GAY BUT MAX I LOVE YOU LIKE MY OWN SIBLING YOU AND YOUR WHOLE FAMILY MAKE ME FEEL BETTER WHEN IM NOT WELL

  46. @josephhorswell4839

    Huge Sam TCG, here! This video is a really nice tribute and in depth view of Sam, his life, family, struggles, and passions. Thank you.