Best Drew Kaplan Podcasts (2025)

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Episode #298 - Drunk with Professor Edward Slingerland 1:01:06

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CW: Adult themes and language. In this episode we're joined by Professor Edward Slingerland, who is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada, Distinguished University Scholar and Professor of Philosophy at the University of British Columbia, and the author of Drunk: How We Sipped, Danced, and Stumbled Our Way to Civilization (published by Little, Br…

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Beyond the Drink: How Abe Vucekovich Turns Chaos into Creativity Behind the Bar (S12/Ep.04) 21:16

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Abe Vucekovich is one of Chicago’s most imaginative bartenders, known for bringing storytelling and creativity to his cocktails. After nearly a decade at The Violet Hour, Abe now leads the bar programs at The Meadowlark and Friends of Friends - where each menu tells a story. In this episode, he shares how his background in writing influences his ap…

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Episode #297 - Wine & Christian Spirituality with Dr. Gisela Kreglinger 52:49

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In this episode we're joined by Dr. Gisela Kreglinger, who is the author of several books on wine, namely, The Spirituality of Wine (with Eerdmans), The Soul of Wine (with IVP), and most recently, Cup Overflowing: Wine’s Place in Faith, Feasting, and Fellowship (with Zondervan Reflective). In this conversation we discuss the nature of wine as a ble…

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Chef Gavin Kaysen: The Hard Truth About Success in the Restaurant World (S12/Ep.03) 49:18

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Gavin Kaysen is a two-time James Beard Award winner, a former Bocuse d'Or competitor, and a true force behind Minneapolis’ rising culinary scene - but his story is about far more than accolades. In this episode, Gavin opens up about his early childhood influences and how a sandwich shop taught him the power of hospitality. He shares the story of a …

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HEARD (011): Coffee in Philly, Roman-style fish sauce, Filipino meatballs, Haitian rum, 2 new cookbook recs, and our Beyond the Drink premiere. 8:32

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In this episode, Kappy shares what’s on his plate at the moment. Links and handles mentioned in this episode: Rival Bros Coffee | Rival Bros ig | Jonathan Adams Maine Garum Co | Dave Arnold Beyond the Drink episode Filipino Meatball Recipe | Sarima Cafe St. Benevolence Rum IG | Innovating Health International Jake Cohen | Dinner Party Animal book C…

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Episode #296 - Ascetic Eucharists with the Very Rev'd Dr. Andrew McGowan 1:02:22

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In this episode we're joined by the Very Rev’d Dr. Andrew McGowan, an Anglican priest, Dean and President of the Berkeley Divinity School of Yale University and the McFaddin Professor of Anglican Studies and Pastoral Theology, and he’s the author of Ascetic Eucharists: Food and Drink in Early Christian Ritual Meals (with Oxford University Press). I…

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Beyond the Drink: How Dave Arnold Redefined What a Cocktail Could Be (S12/Ep.02) 36:37

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In this season's first Beyond the Drink episode, Kappy sits down with Dave Arnold - an inventor, bar owner, author, and one of the most influential figures in the modern bar world. Known for challenging conventional thinking, Dave reflects on the early days of modernist techniques and how they’ve become common practice behind bars today. From shapi…

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Episode #295 - Sober Spirituality with Rev. Erin Jean Warde 57:02

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In this episode we’re joined by Rev. Erin Jean Warde, who is an episcopal priest and recovery coach, as well as the author of the book we’re excited to discuss in this episode, Sober Spirituality: The Joy of a Mindful Relationship with Alcohol (published by Brazos). Over the course of our conversation, Rev. Warde shares a bit of her story with us a…

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Biblical Eschatological Abundance of Wine, featuring Professor John Anthony Dunne [The Jewish Drinking Show, episode 182] 49:04

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Introduction Amongst the Biblical prophets, the eschatological era is envisioned as a future time when God will bring ultimate justice, peace, and restoration to the world. The prophets describe it as an age when nations will no longer wage war, the oppressed will be lifted up, and harmony will prevail across creation. And they also describe it as …

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Chef Enrique Olvera: He Helped Put Mexico on the Culinary Map - But That’s Not What Drives Him (S12/Ep.01) 43:49

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Enrique Olvera is the internationally renowned chef behind Pujol, one of the world’s top restaurants. He’s widely credited with transforming the global perception of Mexican cuisine. In this episode, he shares where his love for cooking began, why simplicity in food matters, and how a conversation with a culinary historian pushed him to embrace his…

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HEARD (010): A Mexican restaurant in Tulsa, a food recycler for your home (Mill), Vegan Peanut Soup, The Chefs’ Manifesto, Chef Enrique Olvera, Food & Wine 2025 Best New Chefs, and Spicy Honey. 9:30

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In this episode, Kappy shares what’s on his plate at the moment. Links and handles mentioned in this episode: Noche Woodfired Grill & Agave Bar | Noche ig Mill Vegan Peanut Soup The Chefs’ Manifesto | Food For Climate League | hungry book | Eve Turow-Paul Beyond the Plate Season 12 Premiere with Chef Enrique Olvera (coming 9/17) F&W 2025 Best New C…

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Yiddish Drinking Songs, featuring Rokhl Kafrissen [The Jewish Drinking Show, episode #181] 45:45

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Introduction As Yiddish was spoken by many Ashkenazi Jews for centuries, it should serve as no surprise to listeners of The Jewish Drinking Show that many Yiddish songs either revolved around or at least involved drinking. To introduce us to Yiddish drinking songs for the 181st episode of The Jewish Drinking Show on this topic is Rokhl Kafrissen. B…

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Episode #294 - The Church & Alcoholics Anonymous with Professor Stephen R. Haynes 51:21

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In this episode we’re joined by Professor Stephen R. Haynes, who is Professor of Religious Studies at Rhodes College in Memphis, Tennessee, and the author of several books, including the one we’re excited to discuss in this episode, Why Can’t Church Be More Like an AA Meeting? And Other Questions Christians Ask about Recovery (published by Eerdmans…

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Pioneering Innovations in Software and IoT with Joel Sotomayor of agDirigo 27:21

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In this episode of Innovators of Things, host Jillian Kaplan interviews Joel Sotomayor, CTO and Founder of agDirigo with over 20 years of experience in software development. Joel recounts his journey from a part-time job at St. Joe's Hospital, where he automated an operating room scheduling system, to his current work in IoT with AgDirigo. He share…

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Episode #293 - Drinking with the Saints with Professor Michael Foley 58:15

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In this episode we're joined by Professor Michael Foley, who is Professor of Patristics in the Great Texts program at Baylor University, and the author of Drinking with the Saints: The Sinner's Guide to a Holy Happy Hour (published by Regnery History). Professor explains how is book is designed to pair beer, wine, and cocktail recipes with the feas…

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Medieval Jewish Wine Poetry, featuring Prof. Ronnie Perelis [The Jewish Drinking Show, Episode #180] 45:43

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Introduction While The Jewish Drinking Show has often explored wine and wine-drinking in practice, the 180th episode of the show explores wine poetry in Medieval Spain, featuring first time guest of the show, Professor Ronnie Perelis. Biography of Guest Professor Perelis is the Chief Rabbi Dr. Isaac Abraham and Jelena (Rachel) Alcalay Associate Pro…

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HEARD (009): Siti Austin, wild blueberries, a ChatGPT recipe, have a plant®️, Complex’s new L.A. food fest, and buttered noodles. 9:29

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In this episode, Kappy shares what’s on his plate at the moment. Links and handles mentioned in this episode: Siti | Chef Laila Bazahm WIld Blueberries ChatGPT Granola (recipe below) Have A Plant®️ | National Fruits & Veggies Month Family Style Food Festival Best Buttered Noodles Ever! ChatGPT Granola (Lemon-Blueberry) 3 cups old-fashioned rolled o…

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Innovating Across Borders with Lawrence Eta 23:46

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Innovating Across Borders: Lawrence Etta's Global Technology Leadership Journey In this episode of Innovators of Things, host Jillian Kaplan sits down with Lawrence Eta, an experienced technology leader with an extensive background in driving innovation across multiple countries. Lawrence shares his journey from Nigeria to the UK, Canada, the US, a…

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Episode #292 - Wine & Beer in the Talmud with Professor Jordan Rosenblum 1:02:46

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In this episode we’re joined by Professor Jordan Rosenblum, who is the Belzer Professor of Classical Judaism at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the Director of the Mosse/Weinstein Center for Jewish Studies, and he’s also the author of Rabbinic Drinking: What Beverages Teach Us About Rabbinic Literature (published by the University of Califo…

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One Jew's Journey from Alcoholism to Sobriety, featuring Matthew Check [The Jewish Drinking Show episode #179] 37:43

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Introduction Having previously published episodes of The Jewish Drinking Show on Alcoholism in the Jewish Community, Jewish Addiction Awareness, and Jewish Recovery, the newest episode features stories and insights from an individual, Matthew Check, who went through his own journey from alcoholism to sobriety. Biography of Guest Currently based in …

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Episode #291 - Wine & the Mishnah with Rabbi Drew Kaplan 52:18

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In this episode we’re joined by Rabbi Drew Kaplan, who is Campus Rabbi for Cincinnati Hillel, hosts The Jewish Drinking Show podcast (over 175 episodes and counting), and publishes a weekly newsletter and Torah portion sheet on drinking that covers the Tanakh, Rabbinic Literature, Jewish history, Jewish practice, and more. In our conversation we ta…

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HEARD (008): Hall Pass, nut butter, milk soup, pizza collabs for a cause, manuka honey, and tater tots 9:51

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In this episode, Kappy shares what’s on his plate at the moment. Links and handles mentioned in this episode: Hall Pass | Lawrence Longo | Amirah Kassem Ground Up Nut Butters Food Republic Article | Massimo Bottura’s Milk Soup Billy Zureikat | Muscular Dystrophy Association Stoked Beekeeping Co. On the Alley Follow Beyond the Plate on Facebook and …

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Episode #290 - Dionysus & the New Testament with Professor Courtney Friesen 57:38

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In this conversation, we’re joined by Professor Courtney Friesen, who is Professor of Classics and the Director of Graduate Studies in Classics at the University of Arizona and the author of Reading Dionysus: Euripides’ Bacchae and the Cultural Contestations of Greeks, Jews, Romans, and Christians (published by Mohr Siebeck). In our conversation we…

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Episode #289 - Drunkenness in the Old Testament with Dr. Rebekah Welton 52:03

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In this episode we’re joined by Dr. Rebekah Welton, who is Lecturer in Hebrew Bible at the University of Exeter and the author of ‘He Is A Glutton and a Drunkard’: Deviant Consumption in the Hebrew Bible (Published by Brill). In our discussion we talk about broader conceptions in the Old Testament/Hebrew Bible of feasting, excessive consumption, an…

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HEARD (007): a Taiwanese and French bakery, granola, cookie salad, Monterverde restaurant gives back, 2 new books, cinnamon rolls 8:10

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In this episode, Kappy shares what’s on his plate at the moment. Links and handles mentioned in this episode: papa d’amour | Chef Dominique Ansel Nana Joes Granola | Nana Joes IG Cookie Salad | Samantha Lande Newsletter Monteverde Restaurant & Pastaficio | Chef Sarah Grueneberg Deep Dish by Marc Malnati | Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria | I’m Not Trying To …

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Scaling Innovation: From Rural Roots to Silicon Valley Giants w/ Michel Langlois 31:32

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In this inspiring episode, Jillian Kaplan speaks with Michel Langlois, a trailblazer whose journey began on a chicken farm in rural Quebec and led to shaping some of the world’s most influential telecom companies. Michel shares his insights from building and scaling Cisco during its explosive growth, transforming Juniper from the inside out, and re…

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Episode #288 - Wine, Soil, and Salvation with Rev. Dr. Mark Scarlata 55:47

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In this episode we’re joined by Rev Dr Mark Scarlata, who is Tutor and Senior Lecturer in Old Testament at St. Mellitus College, the Vicar-Chaplain at St. Edward, King and Martyr Church in Cambridge, and the author of Wine, Soil, and Salvation in the Hebrew Bible and New Testament (published by Cambridge University Press). In our conversation we di…

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Episode #287 - A History of Beer in Ancient Mesopotamia with Dr. Tate Paulette 1:04:21

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In this episode we’re joined by Dr. Tate Paulette, who is an Archeologist and Associate Professor of History at NC State University and the author of In the Land of Ninkasi: A History of Beer in Ancient Mesopotamia (published by Oxford University Press). Kicking off our series on ancient wine and beer in biblical literature and relevant traditions,…

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HEARD (006): handrolls, hot sauce, slow cooker, 50% off, and gluten-free 7:44

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Links and handles mentioned in this episode: Mr. Tuna | Jordan Rubin | KazuNori | Noriko Cutino Hot Sauce Slow Cooker Recipe Flashfood The Gluten Free Austrian | Daniela | Newsletter Food Republic Air Fryer Banana Hack Follow Beyond the Plate on Facebook and X. Follow Kappy on Instagram and X. www.beyondtheplatepodcast.com www.onkappysplate.com…

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Episode #286 - Crafting Expository Sermons in Post-Christian Communities with Dr. Mark Glanville 1:03:36

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In this episode we're joined by Dr. Mark Glanville, who is an Old Testament scholar and jazz pianist, the Director of The Center of Mission and Leadership at St. Andrews Hall at the University of British Columbia, the host of the podcast, Blue Note Theology, and the author of Preaching in a New Key: Crafting Expository Sermons in Post-Christian Com…

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Episode #285 - Reviewing Squid Game 3 1:03:03

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Spoiler alert and content warning! In this episode we review the third season of the smash hit Korean show on Netflix, Squid Game. As we debrief our experience watching the third season, we talk about the crazy ending, what surprised us the most about what the third season did and didn't do, what we appreciated and disliked about the season, and ho…

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In this episode, Kappy shares what’s on his plate at the moment. Links and handles mentioned in this episode: - Aviv, avivsb.com - CookNSolo, cooknsolo.com - @mikesolomonov - saltandstraw.com - @saltandstraw - book: https://a.co/d/5vvo7f0 - @abrowntable - shareourstrength.org - nokidhungry.org/events - @kristenlkish - https://mr-bing.com/collection…