Best Chef Von Podcasts (2026)

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771: Holiday Cookbooks 2022 50:09

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4d ago50:09

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We’ve got the most exciting cookbooks to gift this holiday season. Chef Chris Scott talks to us about his latest, Amish Soul Food and pays homage to the food of his Pennsylvanian German ancestors, and talks us through traditional recipes like chow chow, biscuits, and scrapple. He leaves us with his recipe for Okra Chow-Chow. Cynthia Shanmugalingam …

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Into The Void – You Must Watch The Randy Rhoads Episode! 1:06:45

4d ago1:06:45

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Executive producers Evan Husney and Jason Eisener return to talk about their new Hulu docu-series Into The Void: Life, Death & Heavy Metal, and how it almost didn’t happen. They explain why the idea for the show actually predates Dark Side of the Ring, how they pitched Hulu on telling very human stories inside the world of metal, and why they wante…

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New Year’s Evil – A Celebration of New Year’s Horror with Darcy The Mail Girl 45:58

6d ago45:58

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Ring in the New Year with blood, bodies, and bad decisions as Darcy the Mail Girl from The Last Drive-In with Joe Bob Briggs breaks down the wild, weird, and way-too-small subgenre of New Year’s Eve horror movies! Darcy explains why New Year’s Evil is the undisputed king of NYE slashers, what makes Terror Train such a strange Jamie Lee Curtis class…

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817: Holidays with Lisa Kyung Gross and Helen Rosner 50:01

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This week, we’re all about community and coming together for the holidays. First, we talk to Lisa Kyung Gross, founder of The League of Kitchens, a unique cooking school where women from all over the world, welcome you into their homes and teach you how to make one of their family recipes. She talks about the delicious recipes she has collected in …

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Captain and Tennille Christmas Watchalong aka The Bosley Clause 1:18:24

11d ago1:18:24

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PJ Farley and the Pod of Thunder crew (Andy, Nick, and the mysterious Chris L) return for the most unhinged holiday watchalong yet as they hit PLAY on the Captain & Tennille Christmas Special that originally aired on ABC in December of 1976! What follows is a full-on descent into network TV madness featuring Don Knotts chain-smoking his way through…

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Tia Carrere Sings Ronnie James Dio! 53:28

13d ago53:28

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Actress and musician Tia Carrere shares stories about the role that changed her life - Cassandra in Wayne’s World! She explains how Mike Myers personally told her she was his pick, how she learned to play bass and sing like Pat Benatar for the movie, and why the soundtrack became such a massive part of the film’s success. Tia has behind-the-scenes …

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840: Holiday Traditions Around the World with Hetty Lui McKinnon and Yasmin Khan 49:25

18d ago49:25

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This week, we’re celebrating the holidays by looking beyond, into global stories that shape the season. First, we talk with Hetty Lui McKinnon about her new book, Linger: Salads, Sweets and Stories to Savor, and what the holidays look like in Australia, where Christmas is hot and the seafood markets buzz at midnight. Hetty reflects on the vegetable…

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How SEAL Team Six Captured Osama Bin Laden 1:11:26

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Former Navy SEAL Robert O’Neill tells the full, uncensored story of the mission that ended with the capture and killing of Osama bin Laden. Robert breaks down what really happened inside SEAL Team Six, the years-long hunt for the world’s most wanted terrorist , and the moment the call finally came that changed everything. He takes us inside the pla…

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Wu Tang For Life with Method Man 54:33

20d ago54:33

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Wu-Tang legend Method Man returns to Talk Is Jericho to talk about his massive comic book collection (including key issues worth serious money), how he became a full-blown horror movie fan (Evil Dead II, Dead Alive,and deep-cut horror trivia included), and why horror-con fans might be the most passionate fans on Earth. Method breaks down the origin…

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Maria Cuccio – Alien Abduction, Missing Time and the Boy Called Elijah 48:34

22d ago48:34

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Maria Cuccio was a married Long Island piano teacher and mother of three when she woke up in the middle of the night in 1992 to a blinding white light! She felt her body lifted by a beam, and found herself aboard a spacecraft surrounded by tall robed beings. She was shown a group of children, including an 8-year-old boy she was told was her son, El…

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108: Warum Systeme echte Freiheit schaffen 30:58

22d ago30:58

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Freiheit ist kein Gefühl, sondern ein System. In dieser Folge vom Der globale Solopreneur Podcast sprechen Tim und Dennis darüber, warum echte unternehmerische Freiheit nicht aus Spontanität und „einfach machen" entsteht – sondern aus klaren Strukturen, Systemen und minimalistischen Setups. Du erfährst unter anderem: warum viele Solopreneure hart, …

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Tough times, bakery booms, relish trays and holiday pop-ups 26:32

25d ago26:32

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It's a "good news, bad news" kind of episode, and we start by ripping off the Band-Aid to talk about the difficult spot Milwaukee restaurants are in currently. Within just a few days, city institutions Beans & Barley and The National both announced plans to close, and several others have publicly pleaded for support as the traditionally slower wint…

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816: Crumbs with Ben Mims and Wild Chocolate with Rowan Jacobsen 49:24

25d ago49:24

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It’s the holiday season, and we’re kicking it off this week with some sweet treats. First, food editor and recipe developer Ben Mims joins us with his latest project, covering over 300 cookie recipes from Asia to the Levant to Scandinavia to the Caribbean. The varieties are astonishing. We get into cookie styles, the fascinating ingredients in regi…

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Classic Album Clash – KISS “Lick It Up” vs “Asylum” 1:49:59

25d ago1:49:59

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Kuarantine’s PJ Farley and Charlie Parra along with drummer Joey Cassata return for the KISS Classic Album Clash, and this time it’s Lick It Up vs. Asylum! They break down two of KISS’ most iconic non-makeup records track by track… and no song, solo, drum fill, or album cover is safe! They’re diving into the post-apocalyptic Lick It Up reveal, the …

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Spooks & Scares From The Paranormal Highway with Dustin Pari 1:01:06

27d ago1:01:06

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Dustin Pari of Ghost Hunters fame does a paranormal deep dive that’s even wilder than the conversation Chris and Dustin lost to “technical difficulties” at Scarefest! From the shadow figure that set him on his life path at age 9 to the lady in white at the St. Augustine Lighthouse, the air base hospital in the Philippines, and the moment trickster …

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KISS/Jericho Live In Las Vegas 1:04:34

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You wanted the best… you got the best! LIVE from KISS Kruise Landlocked in Vegas! Chris Jericho hosts an epic fan Q&A with Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Tommy Thayer & Eric Singer, packed with unheard stories, backstage confessions, onstage mishaps, deep-cut lore, and massive teases about the future of KISS. Paul and Gene open up about getting back o…

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Von Trier, Brady Street Japanese and Milwaukee must-haves 16:14

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Amid the recent sad news about one East Side institution, we’re starting this episode on a much happier note from right up the street, as Von Trier continues its steady pace on the corner of Farwell and North avenues. As Ann pointed out in her Milwaukee Magazine tidbit, we didn’t have much to worry about when the nearly 50-year-old establishment ch…

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839: A Journey Through Southern Food with Michael W. Twitty and Deb Freeman 49:28

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This week, we’re taking a trip through the South and its food – how it tells the story of a region shaped by migration, memory, and culture. First, we talk with scholar and writer Michael W. Twitty about his new book, Recipes from the American South, a sweeping look at the many communities – Black, white, Indigenous, immigrant – whose traditions bu…

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Matt Pinfield’s Rock & Roll Resurrection! 1:06:07

1M ago1:06:07

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Matt Pinfield finally joins TIJ to detail two unbelievable life-or-deathmoments that changed everything - the Hollywood accident that sent him through a windshield, and the massive stroke and MRSA pneumonia doctors said he’d never survive. He talks waking up after two months unconscious, the brutal rehab, the rock music that fueled his comeback, an…

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Viva Van's Hellbent Journey to Viet Nam... and AEW 55:04

1M ago55:04

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AEW’s Hellbent Vixen Viva Van dives into her unique journey from Little Saigon to All Elite Wrestling, and the unbelievable story of how she helped Vietnam Pro Wrestling get their very first wrestling ring. Viva breaks down the grassroots movement that brought pro wrestling to Vietnam, the GoFundMe that changed everything, and what it meant to wres…

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Bonus Episode: Do Holidays Leave You Exhausted, Not Restored? Priya Parker, Francis Lam & Kate Bowler on Celebration 36:23

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Today we have a bonus episode for you from Happier with Gretchen Rubin, featuring our very own Francis Lam. Gretchen Rubin is HAPPIER, and she wants you to be happier too. The #1 bestselling author of The Happiness Project and Better Than Before gets more personal than ever as she brings her practical, manageable advice about happiness and good hab…

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796: Soup Season with Mariana Velásquez, Gregory Gourdet, and Jing Gao 49:38

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This week, we welcome the cold with delicious soup! Food Stylist Mariana Velásquez Villegas, author of Colombiana: A Rediscovery of Recipes and Rituals from the Soul of Colombia talks us through Colombia's biodiversity and regional identity and the unique foods it inspires like Sancocho. This hearty stew brings people together in a communal dining …

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Blood Runs Cold - The Fiery To Frozen Story of WCW’s Glacier 1:03:59

1M ago1:03:59

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WCW legend Glacier (aka Ray Lloyd) talks about the creation of his Mortal Kombat–inspired gimmick, the “Blood Runs Cold” vignettes, the expensive laser-and-snow entrance that became his calling card, debuting on WCW Nitro against Big Bubba, the and why Raven saddled him with the nickname “Fat Fingers the Magician.” He gets into his legit martial-ar…

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Turkey Confidential 2025 1:55:57

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Join us for Turkey Confidential, our must-listen-to annual Thanksgiving Day broadcast! This year’s guests are Samin Nosrat, author of bestseller Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat and Good Things; Brooklyn-based recipe developer Yossy Arefi, author of Snacking Bakes and Snacking Cakes; Vivian Howard, author, TV personality, and chef, known for This Will Make It…

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Jackie Earle Haley Is Breaking Back Into Hollywood 1:06:49

1M ago1:06:49

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Jackie Earle Haley shares stories from his 50 years in Hollywood, making the jump from child star to Oscar-nominated actor, and the wild road that took him from Bad News Bears to delivering pizzas before Sean Penn and Steve Zaillian pulled him back for All The King’s Men. He gets into the audition tape that relaunched his career, the intense proces…

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Red Light Ramen, Funky Fresh Spring Rolls, 1033 Omakase and more 25:14

2M ago25:14

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This episode kicks off with big news about the legendary Red Light Ramen, which returns for a special one-night-only pop-up on Nov. 28. Find out what's on the menu, including Tonkatsu ramen, Japanese curry and those famous boozy slushies. Next, we celebrate TrueMan McGee of Funky Fresh Spring Rolls! After pausing a national roll-out, McGee pivoted …

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815: Your Thanksgiving meal with Deb Perelman and J. Kenji Lopez-Alt & Desi Bakes with Hetal Vasavada 49:09

2M ago49:09

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We are a week away from Thanksgiving, and this week, Award-winning authors J. Kenji Lopez-Alt and Deb Perelman give us the best advice on making the perfect Thanksgiving spread. From gravy hot takes to best brining practices and the ideal way to cook a perfect turkey we have you covered. J. Kenji López-Alt and Deb Perelman are co-hosts of "The Reci…

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Quoth The Raven… Nevermore! 1:04:38

2M ago1:04:38

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Raven shares why he demanded a “warts and all” story when it came to his new documentary, Nevermore: The Raven Effect. He explains how insecurity shaped his early career, what really happened when he walked away from Vince McMahon and the WWF office, and how five minutes of “divine inspiration” created the Raven character. He and filmmaker Geordie …

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Eli Roth - The Scoop Behind Ice Cream Man, Dream Eater, and The Horror Section 1:06:42

2M ago1:06:42

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Eli Roth returns to break down the launch of his film company Horror Section and how he’s building a place for unrated, no-rules genre movies. He shares the story behind shooting his upcoming horror film Ice Cream Man, why he resurrected an idea he first wrote 20 years ago, and the insane on-set challenges that came with directing 100 blood-soaked …

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Introducing Free Range with Von Miller 2:37

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Step inside the mind of NFL legend Von Miller as he goes free range — from the gridiron to the culture at large. Each week, Von breaks down the biggest football stories, dives into the world of sports and entertainment, and chops it up with athletes, artists, and trendsetters shaping the conversation. Equal parts football IQ, locker room energy, an…

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107: Chef vs. Umsetzer - So hörst du auf, dein Business jede Woche neu zu erfinden 47:43

2M ago47:43

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Chef vs. Umsetzer: So hörst du auf, dein Business jede Woche neu zu erfinden 10 Jahre Citizen Circle-Erfahrung in einer Folge: Warum viele Solopreneure nicht am Wissen scheitern, sondern am fehlenden Rollenwechsel zwischen CEO (Strategie) und Umsetzer (Execution). Wir zeigen, wie du vom Aktionismus zur messbaren Traktion kommst – mit klaren Review-…

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838: Our All-American Thanksgiving with Padma Lakshmi and Dorie Greenspan 49:23

2M ago49:23

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This week, we’re celebrating Thanksgiving and looking at the way this American holiday and its food tell our stories. First, we talk with Padma Lakshmi about her new cookbook, Padma’s All American, a celebration of the immigrant dishes and regional traditions that make up our country’s culinary landscape. Padma talks about what she’s learned from y…

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A Hard Rock Holiday with Trans-Siberian Orchestra’s Al Pitrelli 1:04:35

2M ago1:04:35

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Trans-Siberian Orchestra guitar mastermind Al Pitrelli breaks downthree decades of symphonic shred and arena-sized storytelling – from the first time Paul O’Neill pushed up the faders on “Christmas Eve/Sarajevo” to the massive two-band touring machine TSO has become. Al shares the emotional origins of the music, the early days grinding it out with …

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The Hardys & the Dudleys Break Down The Final Table Classic 1:07:12

2M ago1:07:12

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Bully Ray & D’Von Dudley and Matt & Jeff Hardy relive the emotional (and final) Dudley Boyz vs. Hardy Boyz showdown at TNA Bound For Glory! They break down how it all came together, from the insane crowd reaction to the moment the Dudleys handed the Hardys their boots in the ring. Hear the full story behind Jeff’s Swanton Bomb that almost was, D’Vo…

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Heeeeeeeeres Johnny! Behind The Scenes Of Carson’s Tonight Show 1:08:43

2M ago1:08:43

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Author Mark Malkoff pulls back the curtain on his new book Love Johnny Carson: One Obsessive Fan’s Journey to Find the Genius Behind the Legend — and the wild, never-before-told stories of TV’s ultimate host! Hear how Frank Sinatra saved Johnny from a mob hit, why Joan Rivers’ secret betrayal ended their friendship forever, what Ellen DeGeneres did…

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Thanksgiving, hidden restaurants, Mariano's closing and more 28:39

2M ago28:39

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We pride ourselves on our ability to cover a lot of ground within the confines of this podcast, and this episode might have pushed those skills to new heights as we went from Thanksgiving to food assistance to more secrets from Milwaukee’s dining scene and beyond. The Journal Sentinel’s excellent dining critic Rachel Bernhard thoughtfully gathered …

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814: Ottolenghi Comfort with Yotam Ottolenghi and Classic German Cooking with Luisa Weiss 49:48

2M ago49:48

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Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Pandora | Amazon Music | YouTube This week, we talk about comfort food around the world. First, Yotam Ottolenghi tells us about his latest book, which is filled with recipes for his favorite comfort foods. He talks about what it is about specific dishes that evoke emotional reactions, from taste to texture to m…

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The Inspirational Gregory Iron – Fueled by GAS & Guts 1:03:58

2M ago1:03:58

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Gregory Iron was told he’d never be an athlete, but that didn’t stop him from realizing his pro-wrestling dream! Born weighing barely a pound and diagnosed with cerebral palsy, Greg fought through a turbulent childhood, abusive home life, and physical limitations to become the first professional wrestler with CP. He shares the incredible story of h…

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Shot In The Dark - The Resurrection of Jake E Lee 1:13:00

2M ago1:13:00

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Guitarist Jake E. Lee joins for a powerful conversation about his legendary run with Ozzy Osbourne, and the emotional full-circle moment of playing Black Sabbath and Ozzy’s final “Back to the Beginning” concert in Birmingham just weeks before Ozzy’s passing. Jake recalls how it felt to finally reconnect with Ozzy and Sharon after decades, the truth…

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Secret menu items, a 'Wicked' pop-up, bistros, supper clubs and more 17:20

2M ago17:20

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This week, we reveal some of the secrets of our culinary adventures around Milwaukee. And by that we mean we're sharing a few of the city's fantastic secret menu items, including the hush-hush "Carolina" Negroni and off-menu Cacio E Pepe at Calenzo. We also reveal the location of delicious pork tacos at Cloud Red and the rotating "secret handshake …

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837: The Universal Language of Bread with Tony Shalhoub and Maureen Abood 49:51

2M ago49:51

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This week, we’re breaking bread in every sense of the phrase. First, beloved actor Tony Shalhoub joins us to talk about his new CNN series, Breaking Bread, where he travels the world to explore the meaning of bread and how it connects us across cultures and tables. Growing up in a large Lebanese American family in Wisconsin, Tony shares memories of…

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The 666 Annual Halloween Special - Heavy Metal Horror! 1:23:58

2M ago1:23:58

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Darcy The Mail Girl returns for the 6th Annual Talk Is Jericho Halloween Special, and this year it’s all about Heavy Metal Horror! Chris and Darcy dig into the unholy union of rock and the macabre, from satanic panic and backwards messages to the riffs that ruled horror’s bloodiest moments. They break down cult classics like Trick or Treat, Rock & …

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Bonus Episode: How We Survive's The Uncanny Valley of Meat 32:15

2M ago32:15

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Today we have a bonus episode for you, featuring our very own Francis Lam. How We Survive is an award-winning podcast from Marketplace about the messy business of climate solutions. From the glitz and glam of Miami, to the punishing Arizona desert, to a sinking island that our national security depends on, every season takes listeners on an adventu…

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John 5 Presents - KISS Meets The Phantom Of The Museum 1:13:54

2M ago1:13:54

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Chris Jericho tours guitarist John 5’s private KISS Museum, an undisclosed location housing some 5,000 pieces of memorabilia — all from KISS’s legendary makeup era (1973–1983). From Gene Simmons’ original Destroyer boots and Paul Stanley’s “Hotter Than Hell” belt to Ace Frehley’s silver cape, Peter Criss’ green fur and actual hair, and rare interna…

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Conjuring The Smurl Hauntings 56:37

2M ago56:37

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What really happened to the Smurl family, and the real-life Pennsylvania haunting that inspired The Conjuring: Last Rites? Paranormal investigators Rob, Dave and Jesse from Hometown Ghost Stories return to reveal the terrifying true story Hollywood didn’t tell. You’ll hear about the chilling manifestations that plagued the Smurl family for over 14 …

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The best apple cider donuts, Brandywine’s end, Bucks food and more 18:19

2M ago18:19

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Everyone loves a good list, and that’s especially true for food people. We love identifying and then arguing over the best … whatever — burgers, beverages or, in the case of this episode, donuts. Our sweet discussion gets a seasonal spin as we focus on apple cider donuts and nine local (and local-ish) places churning out the orchard-friendly bakery…

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813: Fall Cookbook Favorites with authors Carolina Gelen, Sonoko Sakai, and Jody Eddy 49:22

2M ago49:22

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Cookbook season is back, and we talk to the authors of some of our favorite picks. We're joined by Carolina Gelen, who talks to us about learning how to cook, her favorite Romanian dishes, and how she comes up with her signature recipes like Butter Beans alla Vodka, a fast, one-pot dish inspired by the famous vodka pasta sauce. Carolina is the auth…

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Back To The Future 2 – The Wackiest, Darkest, Most Ambitious Sequel Ever Made 1:10:29

2M ago1:10:29

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Brad Gilmore returns to celebrate Back To The Future Day (a few days late) with a deep dive into one of the most ambitious sequels ever made! He and Chris break down the 2015 that actually got a few things right, the dark alternate 1985 ruled by Biff Tannen, and all the chaos that comes with Marty McFly colliding with his past self in 1955. They ta…

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The Savannah Bananas Knock It Out Of The Park! 45:15

3M ago45:15

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Coach RAC from the Savannah Bananas breaks down the wild world of Banana Ball – the no-bunting, steal-first-base, back-flip-catch, dance-routine version of baseball that’s taking the country by storm! He explains how the Bananas went from a small collegiate-like team to selling out NFL and MLB stadiums, reveals the craziest rules and celebrity came…

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Encore: Ace Frehley – KISStory, Torpedo Girls & The Rock Hall of Fame 49:04

3M ago49:04

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It’s the late, great Ace Frehley in this special encore presentation of The Spaceman’s 2014 interview with Chris Jericho originally recorded to promote the release of the Space Invader album, and re-released in tribute to the legendary KISS guitarist and Rock & Roll Hall of Famer. Ace takes you back through some incredible KISStory – from designing…