Best Bruce Weinstein Podcasts (2025)

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WELCOME TO OUR KITCHEN: We're reacting to a list of the top chain restaurants in the United States! 30:53

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What are the top chain restaurants in the United States? Have we been to them? What do we think about them? You might be surprised by how many we have (or haven't!) been to. We've also got a one-minute cooking tip about better batters for pancakes or cakes. And we're very happy about pork belly this week. We're Bruce Weinstein & Mark Scarbrough, au…

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WELCOME TO OUR KITCHEN: We're talking about chaos cooking! 26:17

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Chaos cooking. A new trend. Well, sort of new. About two years old at this point, but it's found it's way into restaurants across the country. What started as a "throw it from the pantry into a pot" technique has morphed into the new version of culinary fusion. We're Bruce Weinstein & Mark Scarbrough, authors of more than three dozen cookbooks, inc…

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WELCOME TO OUR KITCHEN: We're talking about fiber-maxxing, the latest social-media craze! 21:44

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Fiber-maxxing. It's the latest social-media craze among food and fitness influencers. What is it? Why is it absurd? But also, why does it touch on something very important? We're Bruce Weinstein & Mark Scarbrough, authors of over three dozen cookbooks (plus Bruce's knitting books and Mark's memoir). Food and cooking are our passions. We're so happy…

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WELCOME TO OUR KITCHEN: We're talking about the rise and fall of the Instant Pot. 29:35

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What happened to the Instant Pot? It's come off its highs and changed dramatically. Its story is not one of overproduction or the whims of popularity. It's a more complicated story that involves investment finance and private equity. Join us, Bruce Weinstein & Mark Scarbrough, authors of four Instant Pot books, including THE INSTANT POT BIBLE. We w…

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WELCOME TO OUR KITCHEN: What have we learned after publishing thirty-seven cookbooks? 26:31

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We've learned a lot after writing and publishing after thirty-seven cookbooks. We'd love to share with you those lessons. We're Bruce Weinstein & Mark Scarbrough. We've actually written forty cookbooks, including two knitting books by Bruce and a memoir by Mark. We've been around the block! We'd love to tell you what we've learned over this long pu…

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WELCOME TO OUR KITCHEN: What's with so much nostalgia in food trends? 29:37

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Nostalgia is such a big part of food trends. It shows up in dining, cooking, cookbooks, food writing, even food packaging. Think of that old-fashioned truck on the Peach Truck boxes! Why is nostalgia such a big part of food trends, dining options, and even flash-popular things in North American cooking? Let's talk about the part of nostalgia in bot…

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WELCOME TO OUR KITCHEN: The biggest trends in burger toppings for 2025! 22:37

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Burgers! What are they without their toppings? Let's talk about the most popular trends for burger toppings in 2025! We're Bruce Weinstein & Mark Scarbrough, veteran cookbook authors of thirty-seven cookbooks (plus Bruce's knitting books and Mark's memoir!). We're going to get Bruce's honest reactions to the most popular burger topping trends for 2…

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WELCOME TO OUR KITCHEN: We're talking about ice cream trends for summer, 2025! 22:55

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We all love ice cream. As our photographer, Eric Medsker, says: "Even bad ice cream is good ice cream." It's hard to argue with that! What are the trends for ice cream in the summer of 2025. We've done the research and have the answers. Some of them may surprise you! Not only about flavors but even about how ice cream is sold in North America. Plus…

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WELCOME TO OUR KITCHEN: We're going on side quests! 28:21

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Side quests. A term from gaming but now a part of cultural moment. Everyone has a side quest, a way to find and fulfill their passions, even as they do whatever they do to pay the bills. We're Bruce Weinstein & Mark Scarbrough, veteran cookbook authors of over three dozen cookbooks. We've each found this career as a side quest that became our main …

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WELCOME TO OUR KITCHEN: We're talking about AI-generated recipes! 31:57

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No doubt, the internet is being flooded with AI recipes. In fact, even unscrupulous publishing is being flooded by these generated recipes as small, independent publishers pop up who take advantage of the "free" content to package it as a book. But there's some hope. AI recipes aren't all bad. And there are ways to identify them before you caught i…

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WELCOME TO OUR KITCHEN: We're talking about simple food substitutions! 24:27

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What happens when you don't have on hand what a recipe requires? We're Bruce Weinstein & Mark Scarbrough, veteran cookbook authors of over three dozen cookbooks (not counting the ones we ghostwrote for celebs). This podcast is part of food and cooking passion. We've got a one-minute cooking tip about getting more flavor in your food. We're also tal…

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WELCOME TO OUR KITCHEN: We're talking about food recalls! 24:13

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Food recalls! They happen all the time. It seems there's always another one announced. What are some of the latest? And what are steps we can take to make sure we're safe at the table? We're Bruce Weinstein & Mark Scarbrough, authors of thirty-seven cookbooks including the latest, COLD CANNING! To find that book, please click on this link. We've al…

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WELCOME TO OUR KITCHEN: We're making a cold canning batch of bread-and-butter pickles! 20:19

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Bread-and-butter pickles. Always in our fridge all summer long. But we don't want to go to the hassle of canning them in huge batches. We don't need to survive the apocalypse with pickles! This recipe is from our book COLD CANNING, which you can find at this link. We hope you'll make a small batch of this pickles. And no need to copy this recipe do…

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WELCOME TO OUR KITCHEN: We're making eighteen-spice curry oil! 24:31

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Curry oil. Eighteen spices. A culinary wonder: herbal, aromatic, and irresistible. We're making eighteen-spice curry oil, a great finishing oil for take-out or even your own curries. To find this recipe, look for it on our website here. This is a recipe from our new cookbook COLD CANNING. If you'd like a copy of that book, please click here. We've …

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WELCOME TO OUR KITCHEN: We're making Cowboy Candy! 26:29

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Cowboy candy: sweet, spicy jalapeño rings. They're a part of Mark's childhood. We're headed to the kitchen to make a small batch without any need of a steam- or pressure-canner. This recipe comes from our book, COLD CANNING. It's all about making small batches of preserved, pickled, or fermented things for the fridge or freezer without the need of …

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EP 89: Managing Money And Aging Parents With Jennifer Rosen 1:08:11

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In this episode of Ask the Planman, Bruce Weinstein sits down with Jennifer Rosen of Mind Your Nest, a concierge bill management and daily money support service. We're covering how even the most financially stable people can fall behind, especially after divorce, illness, or the loss of a partner. Jennifer unpacks what families miss when they assum…

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WELCOME TO OUR KITCHEN: We're talking about Korean food! 32:52

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Do you have a favorite Korean restaurant? Or a favorite dish? Or a favorite ingredient? We do! To all! We're Bruce Weinstein & Mark Scarbrough, authors of thirty-six cookbooks, plus one forthcoming this summer: COLD CANNING. You can click that link to order your copy. Learn how to preserve the seasons in small batches without any pressure or steam …

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WELCOME TO OUR KITCHEN: We're talking about soy sauce! 24:10

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Soy sauce. So many of us in North America grew up thinking it was one thing when in fact it's a big category of things. Yes, mostly related. But the array of soy sauces offers a big difference in flavors and even textures. Join us, Bruce Weinstein & Mark Scarbrough, veteran cookbook authors who have written three dozen cookbooks. This podcast is al…

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EP 88: Kimberley Sixkiller - Long Term Care Insurance 51:31

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Think long-term care is only for later in life? Think again. In this episode of Ask the Planman, Bruce sits down with Kim Sixkiller to talk about why long-term care planning should start much earlier than most people think. Follow me on 👇 Instagram: @asktheplanman Facebook: Ask the Planman ✅ “When you need some advice, always get it right, Come Ask…

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WELCOME TO OUR KITCHEN: We're talking about kitchen updates! 25:10

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Kitchen updates? Or remodels? What's in and what's not? Recently, SOUTHERN LIVING offered a list of ten items that are out of date in kitchens and "need" to be rethought. We're Bruce Weinstein & Mark Scarbrough, authors of thirty-six (and counting!) cookbook. Here's our take on the list of updates and remodeling ideas. We've also got a one-minute c…

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WELCOME TO OUR KITCHEN: We're talking about pickles! 26:18

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Pickles. Sounds easy, right? But pickles and pickling are more complicated than you might expect. We're Bruce Weinstein & Mark Scarbrough, authors of three dozen cookbooks . . . plus a new one out this summer: COLD CANNING. Small-batch canning without a steam or pressure canner, everything designed to make a few jars for the fridge or freezer. If y…

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EP 87: What do you do when your Insurance WON'T Cover YOU with Jimmy Choi 56:49

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Jimmy Choi joins us on Ask the Plan Man to explain how homeowners in disaster-prone areas can still find insurance. With big companies pulling out of states like California and Florida, Jimmy shares how smaller insurers are filling the gap. We talk about why bundling your policies matters, how much it really costs to rebuild, and what happens if yo…

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#368 - The End of Illusions: Redefining Peace in the Middle East (Dr. Ronen Shoval) 1:10:13

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This episode is sponsored by HOLY CHUTZPAHhttps://holy-chutzpah.com/***It’s been three weeks since Israel resumed its ground operations in Gaza—but the mission still feels undefined. Fifty-nine hostages remain in Hamas captivity, and while the IDF maneuvers cautiously on the ground, the sense that we’re holding back our full strength lingers. At th…

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WELCOME TO OUR KITCHEN: We're talking about the step-by-step process of publishing a cookbook! 33:44

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Writing a cookbook is only one part of the process. And we should know! We're Bruce Weinstein & Mark Scarbrough, authors of over three dozen cookbooks under our own names, plus more for celebrities and GI doctors. It's a long process to get a cookbook into a bookstore (and into your hands). We thought we'd take the time and explain why it takes abo…

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EP 86: Disability and Business Continuity Insurance 15:01

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Learn how to protect your business from potential disruptions like fires or the sudden loss of key personnel. I'll walk you through the key roles that key person insurance and buy-sell agreements play in this process, offering you actionable steps to fortify your business foundation against any eventuality. Follow me on 👇 Instagram: @asktheplanman …

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WELCOME TO OUR KITCHEN: We're talking about all sweet things preserved! 30:02

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Jams, jellies, preserves, savory jams, conserves, and chutneys! You know that with the publication of our revolutionary book COLD CANNING we're all about these things. Let's talk through the differences among them: what's a jam vs. a preserve? What's a chutney and how has it changed in the modern world? We're Bruce Weinstein & Mark Scarbrough, the …

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#367 - The Supreme Court vs. the Government: Israel’s Battle for Power (Prof. Talia Einhorn) 1:01:11

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Support the podcast! Buy us a coffee☕:https://buymeacoffee.com/2njb***Not long ago, the biggest story in Israel was the tidal wave of protests against the government’s proposed judicial reforms. Week after week, hundreds of thousands flooded the streets, warning that the very foundations of Israeli democracy were under threat. The demonstrations re…

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WELCOME TO OUR KITCHEN: Introducing Cold Canning, our next cookbook! 22:29

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COLD CANNING. It's our new cookbook out in the summer of 2025. We're so excited about it. Get this: small batches, no steam canner needed, no pressure canning, a few jars to preserve, well, jams, jellies, chutneys, chili crisps, conserves, ketchups, salsas, mustards, dessert sauces, sauerkrauts, kimchi, pickles, relishes, and much more! We're Bruce…

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EP 85: How Do the Wealthy Avoid Taxes on Real Estate? With Pishoy Fahmi 42:30

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That’s why we brought in tax expert Pishoy Fahmi, founder of PNF Accounting & Advisors, to break it all down. In this episode, we explore: How can you sell investment property and reinvest the profits—without paying capital gains tax? Can you swap life insurance or annuities tax-free? (Hint: Yes, but do it wrong, and the IRS will notice.) What dead…

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WELCOME TO OUR KITCHEN: Let's talk about snacks for a road trip! 19:43

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The best part about road trips? Snacks in the car! We have a list of our favorites. Maybe you can add them to yours. We're Bruce Weinstein & Mark Scarbrough, veteran cookbook authors who are about to publish our thirty-seventh cookbook. We've got a passion for food and cooking that we'd like to share with you. Plus, a one-minute cooking tip about c…

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WELCOME TO OUR KITCHEN: Foods We Love AND Foods We Hate (Part 2) 28:35

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We're still on our kick about personal tastes. After three dozen cookbooks, we're nothing but opinionated about food! It's our passion, after all. We'll let you know our preferences in the hopes we can hear more about yours. We've also got a one-minute cooking tip. And we'll tell you what's making us happy in food this week. Here are the segments f…

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EP 84: PPO vs. HMO: Are You Paying Too Much for Healthcare? 14:57

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In this episode, we break down the real differences between HMOs and PPOs, why insurance costs are out of control, and—most importantly—how people are saving thousands every year. In this episode, we explore: 👉🏻 Are PPOs really worth the insane price difference? 👉🏻 How one family saved $19,200 a year just by switching plans. 👉🏻 What health insuranc…

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WELCOME TO OUR KITCHEN: Foods We Love AND Foods We Hate (Part I) 26:54

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We all have our likes and dislikes, even our loves and hates, when it comes to what we eat. We want to share ours with you! You might be surprised what two long-time cookbook authors can't stand . . . and what they love. We're Bruce Weinstein & Mark Scarbrough, authors of three dozen cookbooks. This is our podcast about our passion for food. Here a…

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#366 - Reality Check: Dr. Eli David on Gaza, AI, and Israel's Future 1:12:32

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Support us at: buymeacoffee.com/2njb***On October 7th, Dr. Eli David found himself uniquely poised as the right person in the right place at a pivotal moment. With an X account boasting over 750K followers—mostly conservative Europeans and Americans— he was already a force to be reckoned with, known for his provocative takes on AI, data, and the ab…

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WELCOME TO OUR KITCHEN: We're talking about developing a recipe! 27:13

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We develop recipes for a living: over three dozen cookbooks, countless magazine and internet articles, and 20,000+ copywritten and published recipes. Here's a look inside what we do on an almost daily basis. Let's face it: Most recipes are developed in an existing frame--a braise, a cake, a short crust, a roast, a pastry cream. You accept the frame…

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WELCOME TO OUR KITCHEN: What's up with eggs? 14:32

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What's up with eggs? What's happened to the supermarket? Bruce is on his own for this episode, since Mark is still recovering from his broken leg. Join us for a fun and informative podcast about food and cooking! Here are the segments for this episode of COOKING WITH BRUCE & MARK: [00:36] Our one-minute cooking tip: bake some breads in a heavy, sup…

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EP 83: How Can I Save Money On My Health Insurance? 11:36

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In 49 of the 50 states there's a cost efficient option for affordable health insurance you might not be aware of. In fact, we recently saved a client over $1500/mo on their health insurance. In this episode, we're talking all about it and how you can get started. Are you paying over $1000 a month on your health insurance? Then we need to talk. Send…

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WELCOME TO OUR KITCHEN: All about pork belly! 17:14

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How did a Jewish boy from New York become so enamored with pork belly? Well, you probably know some of the answers. But Bruce is here (without Mark, who still has a broken leg) to tell you about his crush on pork belly, the most luxurious of all pork cuts. He's also got a one-minute cooking tip as well as something that's making him happy in food t…

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Ep. 10 - An Atlanta Rabbi Roundtable 22:45

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On today's episode of The Jewish Times, host Jeff Silberblatt welcomes a distinguished rabbinic roundtable featuring Rabbi Peter Berg, Rabbi Ari Kaiman, and Rabbi Ilan Feldman. Together, they explore pivotal questions from the Bible, Torah, and Jewish tradition. From the historical and spiritual narratives of the Maccabees to the debate over the To…

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WELCOME TO OUR KITCHEN: Bruce is still cooking for the ailing Mark! 12:25

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Mark is still recovering from his broken leg . . . so Bruce is in charge of the podcast again. So he's up for telling you about all the cooking he's been doing in the past month as Mark heals. Bruce has some cooking ideas for helping those healing. He's sharing his tips and secrets. Here are the segments for this episode of COOKING WITH BRUCE & MAR…

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EP 82: Student Loan Forgiveness - Who Actually Qualifies & Who’s Stuck Paying? 43:20

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We're joined this episode by certified student loan expert Glenn Sanger-Hodgson to tackle the complex world of college financing and student loan repayment. We'll break down three critical topics every parent and borrower needs to know: 1) The Parent PLUS Loan Trap – Why these loans come with the highest interest rates (9%+), how they accumulate qu…

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#365 - "October 7th Was No Surprise": Einat Wilf on Palestinianism and the Gaza War 1:10:01

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Support us at: https://buymeacoffee.com/2njb***Dr. Einat Wilf has never been one to shy away from challenging the status quo. Born into a Labor Zionist family, she grew up believing in the dream of peace through compromise and coexistence. But her time working in foreign policy, education, and politics led her to some tough realizations. Over the y…