Three things with Nat’s What I Reckon: ‘Losing part of my lung was a real kick in the guts’

‘Breathing is something I think I took for granted’ … Sydney-based cook and comedian Nat's What I Reckon. Photograph: Jessica Hromas/The Guardian

Nat’s What I Reckon is a different kind of celebrity cook. On his YouTube channel the Sydney-based personality dispenses no-nonsense recipes for dishes such as spaghetti bolognese, chicken wings and nachos. His hair is long, his face pierced, his arms tattooed and his advice to budding home chefs littered with profanities.

It has proven a winning recipe. Nat has amassed almost half a million subscribers and has parlayed his online following into a series of cookbooks, in addition to his career as a standup comedian.