The host was to be some guy named Taylor Hicks, who I was later told won American Idol despite being way too old.
They told me that the show was to be called State Plate, the gimmick being that every episode would feature one of the 50 states and highlight the dishes that best represent it. After Googling INSP to make sure it actually existed and was not being drawn into an elaborate prank, I responded and requested more information. They wanted to know if I’d be interested in making clam chowder for one of their segments. Last spring I was contacted by an individual claiming to represent the producers of a new food show which would be airing on the INSP network.
