Best Go Vita Podcast Podcasts (2025)

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How Top Chef Pushed Melissa King To Be Her True Self 46:06

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Melissa King is back! The “Top Chef” champion stops by to chat about her debut book, “Cook Like a King: Recipes from My California Kitchen,” and how it’s a roadmap of her life. Melissa got her start as a latchkey kid making meals for her parents, who worked as engineers. She used the microwave until her folks trusted her with the stove, and her mom…

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Conversations and Insults | Italian for Travelers | S2 Ep23 48:21

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WARNING: this episode contains Italian insults and may not be suitable for sensitive ears! In the last episode of this season, we graduate from survival Italian into conversation starters so that we can make lasting friendships. Elisa also confesses the not-so-well-loved traits of her fellow Italians and gives us a healthy list of Italian insults a…

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How ShopMy Is Changing Shopping For Culinary Creatives And Beyond, With President Tiffany Lopinsky 42:08

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What’s an affiliate link, and how is it changing the way we shop? Tiffany Lopinsky, co-founder and president of ShopMy, joins host Kerry Diamond to talk about the future of shopping. ShopMy, launched in 2020, has quickly become a must-use platform, with more than 150,000 creators and 1,000 brands onboard—and over $75 million raised. Tiffany shares …

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AggroChat #539 - Triple One Hundred 1:00:56

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Hey Folks! This week, we have a second opinion of Destiny Rising to offset Bel’s fanaticism… and Grace doubles down on pretty much everything that has been said to this point. From there, Ash talks a bit about Alabaster Dawn which currently has a demo available. Grace discusses her further adventures in idle gaming, this time with Cast N Chill. Bel…

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Tech, WiFi and Phones in Italy | Italian for Travelers | S2 Ep22 27:48

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In today’s episode, we learn about WiFi, data plans, phones and staying connected while in Italy. We also practice asking for email addresses, passwords, phone numbers and internet access. But to get the most out of Italian for Travelers, head to our website and subscribe to our premium online course. You’ll get: A phone-friendly & clickable PDF of…

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Meeting The Moment With Deb Freeman, Zaynab Issa, Klancy Miller, Natasha Pickowicz & Paola Velez, Live From Jubilee 2025 39:08

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We’re counting down the days to Jubilee L.A., our big conference taking place Sunday, Sept. 28th. In the spirit of what’s to come, we’re revisiting one of the most powerful conversations from this year’s Jubilee in New York City: “Meet the Moment: The Power of Food and Storytelling in Creating Change.” Moderated by writer and cookbook author Klancy…

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AggroChat #538 - Mobile Destiny is Great 1:21:50

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Featuring: Ammosart, Ashgar, Belghast, Grace, Kodra, Tamrielo, and Thalen Hey Folks! We start off the show with a discussion about the hidden episode of this season’s Game Changers over on Dropout TV. Bel regales the group with his adventures in the endgame of Destiny Rising and how it really is a better Destiny game than anything we have gotten in…

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Safety and Theft in Italy | Italian for Travelers | S2 Ep21 34:10

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In today’s episode, we discuss tips to keep ourselves and our valuables safe while visiting Italy, and how to avoid theft and pickpocketing, with a special section on women’s safety. Just in case, we also practice a dialogue to ask for help and Elisa tells us about Italy’s various law enforcement agencies. But to get the most out of Italian for Tra…

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In For Dinner’s Rosie Kellett On Communal Cooking And Leaning Into The Cringe 47:13

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Today’s guest is Rosie Kellett, author of “In for Dinner: 101 Delicious, Affordable Recipes to Share.” Rosie stopped by the studio while she was in New York to celebrate the launch of her debut cookbook, which was inspired by her unique communal living setup in London. She and her housemates share the costs of groceries, divvy up chores, and cook f…

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AggroChat #537 - Breaking E-Commerce 1:06:44

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Featuring: Ammosart, Ashgar, Belghast, Kodra, Tamrielo, and Thalen Hey Folks! This week, we are down a Grace, and Bel botches the intro… but we keep moving forward. We start off the show with a brief discussion about Silksong effectively breaking every digital game distribution platform when it released this week. Kodra and Tam talk about puzzler I…

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Sexy Italian Summer: Giada De Laurentiis On Her Big Birthday, Sheet Pan Lasagna & The Future Of Food TV 47:09

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It wouldn’t be a Sexy Italian Summer without Giada De Laurentiis! For the final episode of our special miniseries, host Kerry Diamond is joined by the beloved chef, food TV personality, restaurateur, and bestselling author to talk about what’s new in her world. Giada recently marked a milestone birthday, opened a brand-new restaurant outside of Chi…

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Pharmacies and Medical Emergencies | Italian for Travelers | S2 Ep20 30:35

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In today’s episode, Elisa gives us vocabulary and cultural tips to help us prepare for any unexpected health hiccups while we’re traveling in Italy. We also learn how to ask for help with a long list of illnesses, body parts and medications, just in case. But to get the most out of Italian for Travelers, head to our website and subscribe to our pre…

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Molly Baz, Food World Superstar, On Letting Go And Holding On 50:54

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Molly Baz, author, recipe developer, mom, and entrepreneur, joins us to talk about the unexpected turns her life has taken since leaving Bon Appétit in 2020 and putting down roots in Los Angeles. There’s Molly’s entrepreneur life, which includes the Ayoh mayo and sando sauce company, Drink This Wine, and the Face Plant fast-food spot in Portland, O…

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AggroChat #536 - Fear the Beefists 1:06:05

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Featuring: Ammosart, Ashgar, Belghast, Grace, Kodra, Tamrielo, and Thalen Hey Folks! Happy Labor Day holiday weekend for our fellow countryfolk. We start off this show with Thalen making a reference to a dream that Bel had… which forces a recounting of the madness. From there, we talk about Last Epoch and a completely silly build that Bel is playin…

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“The Roses” With Olivia Colman And Food Stylist Dorothy Barrick 38:08

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On today’s show, Academy Award–winning actor Olivia Colman joins host Kerry Diamond to talk about her brand-new dark comedy, “The Roses,” a reimagining of the 1989 classic “The War of the Roses.” Olivia plays Ivy Rose, a chef and restaurateur whose marriage to Theo Rose, a frustrated architect, unravels spectacularly. Olivia is joined by Dorothy Ba…

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Markets in Italy | Italian for Travelers | S2 Ep19 31:32

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In today’s episode, we talk about one of our favorite parts of Italian life – the outdoor market – as well as grocery stores. Elisa gives us extensive vocabulary and cultural tips about what to buy, how and when to bargain, and that it’s usually NOT acceptable to touch the produce. But to get the most out of Italian for Travelers, head to our websi…

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Chef Julia Sullivan Of Henrietta Red & Judith On Her Competitive Spirit & Unexpected Health Journey 44:29

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Today’s guest is Julia Sullivan, the award-winning chef and restaurateur behind Nashville’s beloved Henrietta Red and the stylish new Judith in Sewanee, Tennessee. Growing up in Nashville and honing her skills in top kitchens across the country, Julia returned home to create warm, welcoming restaurants rooted in thoughtful, seasonal cooking. Julia …

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AggroChat #535 - Dino Go Honk 1:08:13

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Featuring: Ammosart, Ashgar, Belghast, Kodra, Tamrielo, and Thalen Hey Folks! This week, we have the entire crew and start off talking about Last Epoch Season 3 with the release of Beneath Ancient Skies. We talk briefly about the patch reveal for Path of Exile 2: The Third Edict, and while it sounded promising, it is mostly a bunch of nerfs. From t…

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Sexy Italian Summer: Picnics, Rosé & La Dolce Vita With Tamu McPherson Of All The Pretty Birds 41:38

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Today’s guest is Tamu McPherson, the beloved tastemaker and storyteller behind All the Pretty Birds. Born in Jamaica and raised in New York, Tamu left behind a career in law to pursue love and her creative passions, carving out a space in fashion, photography, and media with her vibrant perspective. She founded All the Pretty Birds, a platform that…

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Shopping in Boutiques | Italian for Travelers | S2 Ep18 25:52

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In today’s episode, we talk about the beautiful things money *can* buy in Italy’s department stores, artisanal shops and boutiques. Elisa also shares tips about typical store hours, VAT refunds and lots of vocabulary so you can literally shop til you drop all your Euros! But to get the most out of Italian for Travelers, head to our website and subs…

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How Time In Hollywood Led Arden’s Kelsey Glasser To A Career In Wine & Hospitality 43:55

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Kelsey Glasser got bit by the acting bug as a child. The Willamette Valley native headed to NYU for college, then to Hollywood to pursue a career in film and TV. To make ends meet, she started working in restaurants and found herself at José Andrés’ Bazaar. As she learned about winemakers and their stories, she found herself falling in love with th…

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AggroChat #534 - Runners Ready 1:14:31

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Featuring: Ammosart, Ashgar, Belghast, Grace, Kodra, Tamrielo, and Thalen Hey Folks! We had a bunch of topics left over from last week that rolled over to this week. First, we talk a bit about Shinobi: Art of Vengeance, the Shinobi Metroidvania. From there, we talk a bit about Summer Games Done Quick and some of the better runs. Tam talks about his…

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Sexy Italian Summer: Chef Angie Rito Of Don Angie And San Sabino Talks Aperitivo & Family Memories 33:31

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We’re serving up another delicious helping of our Sexy Italian Summer miniseries, and today’s guest is Angie Rito, the culinary force behind two of New York City’s hottest Italian-American restaurants, Don Angie and San Sabino. Angie and her husband Scott have reimagined beloved red sauce classics with bold, modern twists—think their famous pinwhee…

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Beaches, Bikes, Hikes and Spas in Italy | Italian for Travelers | S2 Ep17 29:56

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In today’s episode, we head outdoors to the beach, hiking trails, bike paths, spas and more, experiencing Italy beyond its food, art and churches. Elisa also teaches us how to relax like an Italian and enjoy Italy’s famous beach culture and hot springs. But to get the most out of Italian for Travelers, head to our website and subscribe to our premi…

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Chef Sohui Kim Of Gage & Tollner Is Never Done Learning 47:48

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Chef and restaurateur Sohui Kim wears many hats—co-owner of two beloved Brooklyn spots, cookbook author, community builder, and mom. At Insa, she serves up Korean BBQ and karaoke with a side of joy. At Gage & Tollner, she honors the storied history of the legendary dining room once graced by the great Edna Lewis (catch Edna’s niece, Nina Williams-M…

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AggroChat #533 - Greg Universe Equivalent 1:18:15

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Featuring: Ammosart, Belghast, Grace, Kodra, Tamrielo, and Thalen Hey Folks! We are back after a week off, and like always, when that happens, we come back to a large stack of topics. We start off talking about Hellclock and Grimshire, two great games that Grace has been playing quite a bit of. From there, we discuss Kodra’s adventures in GenCon as…

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Sexy Italian Summer: La DoubleJ Founder J.J. Martin’s Milanese Magic 46:38

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We’re kicking off our Sexy Italian Summer miniseries with J.J. Martin, the California-born, Milan-based founder, Creative Director, and Chief Spiritual Officer of La DoubleJ, the maximalist fashion and lifestyle brand celebrated for its bold vintage prints, spiritual energy, and Italian craftsmanship. J.J. is also the author of “Mamma Milano: Lesso…

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Museums, Landmarks and Sightseeing in Italy | Italian for Travelers | S2 Ep16 27:35

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In today’s episode, we learn about visiting cultural landmarks and etiquette for enjoying the art, history and natural beauty of Italy, from its museums to its churches. Elisa also teaches us how to talk about what we see, as well as tips about tickets, opening hours, tours and guides. But to get the most out of Italian for Travelers, head to our w…

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Chef Tracy Malechek-Ezekiel Of Birdies In Austin Flipped A Coin To Determine Her Future 33:48

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If you’re agonizing over a big life decision, Chef Tracy has a simple solution for you. Flip a coin. It sounds crazy, but that’s exactly what she and her husband, Arjav Ezekiel, did when they couldn’t decide where to move. Start their future together in Portland, Oregon, where Arjav was from? Or move to bustling Austin? They tossed a quarter in the…

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Comedian And Author Youngmi Mayer Is Laughing And Crying And Still Loves Restaurants 52:37

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Hey, listeners! Somewhere in my notes app is a list of people I’d like to interview for the podcast, and today I get to cross off one of those names–Youngmi Mayer. I’ve wanted to talk to Youngmi ever since I read her memoir, “I’m Laughing Because I’m Crying,” which I picked up after seeing her perform a stand-up routine at the Bell House in Brookly…

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Food Glossaries, Allergies and How to Order | Italian for Travelers | S2 Ep15 31:51

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In today’s episode, Elisa prepares us for ordering a wide variety of foods with mini-glossaries for Italian specialties we might find in different eateries. We also learn helpful Italian vocabulary to communicate any food allergies, sensitivities and preferences when ordering a meal. But to get the most out of Italian for Travelers, head to our web…

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Substack Star Caroline Chambers Live At Jubilee 29:48

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Hi, listeners! Host Kerry Diamond here. Welcome to the show notes, and thank you for listening. If no one has told you lately, you clearly have great taste in podcasts. Today’s guest is Substack queen, bestselling author & boy mom Caroline Chambers recorded live at Jubilee NYC, Cherry Bombe’s annual conference. (Curious about Jubilee? Join us at th…

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AggroChat #532 - Is It Game? 1:09:28

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Featuring: Ammosart, Ashgar, Belghast, Grace, Kodra, Tamrielo, and Thalen Hey Folks! We got the full crew and dived into the topic of what defines a game. Is it still a game if it mostly plays itself? From there, we talk about the recent acquisition of Eleventh Hour Games by Krafton and what it might mean for the future of Last Epoch. We reprise th…

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How to Eat Like an Italian | Italian for Travelers | S2 Ep14 40:49

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In today’s episode, Elisa explains how eating in Italy is less about the food and more about the art, traditions and social aspects of the Italian culture. We learn about the categories of meals and snacks, as well as how to order food and coffee like an Italian. But to get the most out of Italian for Travelers, head to our website and subscribe to…