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Chef Tony “Maddog” Maggert / In the media

Meet the Maddog
behind the chocolate.

A veteran. A chef. A story worth sharing. Explore conversations with Tony “Maddog” Maggert—also known as Anthony Maggert—and the coverage of the day he stopped to help Colin Powell change a flat tire.

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Interviews & podcasts.

Our Town Podcast · February 2024

Tony “Maddog” Maggert

Episode 107 with Troy Bye explores Tony’s military service, culinary training, entrepreneurship, and the Colin Powell encounter.

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BFF with the Chef · June 4, 2020

From Army green to chef whites

Chef Tony “Maddog” Maggert shares his transition from the Army to culinary school and a career in food.

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Break It Down Show · August 27, 2019

Putting good food in your body

A conversation with Tony about his culinary journey and the food he loves to make.

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VetStory / Connecting Vets · February 2019

Maddog & the general’s flat tire

Phil Briggs talks with Anthony “Maddog” Maggert about the encounter with Colin Powell and the attention that followed.

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The roadside story / January 2019

A flat tire. A lasting story.

Tony stopped to help retired general and former Secretary of State Colin Powell on the Capital Beltway. These articles, broadcast transcripts, and interviews tell the story.

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