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Alexa Tries: The Podcast
Hosted by Alexa Danoff · EN
Alexa is a true wildcard of a human and absolutely cuckoo. The only thing she’s more passionate about than her love of having meaningful conversations and learning is her hatred of most food. Join Alexa each week as she tries new foods and picks peoples’ brains about their areas of expertise and interests.
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Rachel Starr
Jul 17, 202100:51:49Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Alexa is joined by chemist Rachel Starr. Join Alexa and Rachel as they discuss the importance of women in STEM, career paths in science other than academia, unsavory animal body parts, and the fact that science is real. Be sure to learn more about Rachel's congressional fellowship at https://www.osa.org/en-us/get_involved/public_policy/policy_programs_events/congressional_fellowships/osamrs/rachel_starr_-_osa_mrs_fellow/ As this is the last episode of Season 1, we will be taking a break, but stay tuned for Season 2! Current Ranking of Alexa Tries Items: 1. Honey BBQ Fritos 2. Lillypops Peach Cotton Candy 3. Matcha Ice Cream Pops 4. Chocolate Panda Cookies 5. Spicy Margarita 6. Twisted Tea 7. Impossible Whopper 8. Chicken Mofongo 9. Raisinets 10. Honey Butter and Seaweed/Salt Chips
Transcribe →Casey Danoff
Jun 24, 202100:44:26Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Alexa is joined by law student Casey Danoff. Join Alexa and Casey as they discuss past cookie-related bullying incidents, political activism in the Tr*mp era, women's rights advocacy, the power of the law, and the notorious RBG. Be sure to follow Casey on Instagram @caseydanoff. Current Ranking of Alexa Tries Items: 1. Honey BBQ Fritos 2. Lillypops Peach Cotton Candy 3. Chocolate Panda Cookies 4. Spicy Margarita 5. Twisted Tea 6. Impossible Whopper 7. Chicken Mofongo 8. Raisinets 9. Honey Butter and Seaweed/Salt Chips
Transcribe →Mason Darrow
Jun 10, 202100:40:28Tap to summarizeIn this special pride season episode, Alexa is joined by former Princeton University football player Mason Darrow. Join Alexa and Mason as they discuss the terrors of food poisoning, the recruiting process for college football, and his experience of being the first openly gay Division 1 football player to appear in a game during his college career. Be sure to follow Mason on Instagram @masondarrow and check out some of his press features. https://www.outsports.com/2015/9/15/9321513/mason-darrow-gay-football-princeton https://www.out.com/out100-2015/2015/11/09/out100-mason-darrow Current Ranking of Alexa Tries Items: 1. Honey BBQ Fritos 2. Lillypops Peach Cotton Candy 3. Chocolate Panda Cookies 4. Spicy Margarita 5. Twisted Tea 6. Chicken Mofongo 7. Raisinets 8. Honey Butter and Seaweed/Salt Chips
Transcribe →Danielle Desser
May 21, 202100:53:10Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Alexa is joined by entertainment publicist Danielle Desser. Join Alexa and Danielle as they discuss accidental kosher violations, the field of public relations, difficult celebrities, and the role of mental health in the entertainment industry. Be sure to follow Danielle on Instagram and Twitter @djdesser
Transcribe →Myke Silva
May 14, 202100:51:02Tap to summarizeOn this episode, Alexa interviews New York City-based makeup artist Myke Silva. Join Alexa and Myke as they discuss unwanted dark meat, working as a professional makeup artist, navigating social media and beauty brands, and what really goes into "the kit." Be sure to follow Myke on Instagram at @mykesilva! This episode includes a content warning for addiction and incarceration.
Transcribe →Austen Tosone
May 6, 202100:53:54Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Alexa is joined by digital content creator Austen Tosone. Join Alexa and Austen as they discuss the dangers of macaroni and cheese, the nuts and bolts of content creation and social media, the rise of influencers, and so much more. Be sure to check out Austen's blog, www.keepcalmandchiffon.com, and her brand website, austentosone.com. You can follow Austen on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, and YouTube @austentosone.
Transcribe →Lilly Trentacosta
Apr 29, 202100:32:52Tap to summarizeOn this episode, Alexa is joined by the founder and CEO of Lillypops, Lilly Trentacosta. Join Alexa and Lilly as they discuss starting a small business as a teenager, running a candy empire, and food coming out of your nose unexpectedly. Make sure to check out www.lillypops.com to place an order and follow @lillypopsusa on Instagram!
Transcribe →Hayley Garden
Apr 22, 202100:48:56Tap to summarizeOn this episode, Alexa is joined by animation and graphic artist Hayley Garden. Join Alexa and Hayley as they discuss the dangers of street meat, what it's like to work at Nickelodeon, the versatility of animation as an artistic medium, and how Toy Story 3 changed Hayley's life. Be sure to check out Hayley's animation reel and other work at www.hayleygarden.com
Transcribe →Madelyn Danoff
Apr 15, 202100:31:45Tap to summarizeOn this episode, Alexa is joined by breast radiologist Madelyn Danoff, MD, who also happens to be her mom. Join Alexa and Madelyn as they discuss impromptu Ethiopian cuisine encounters, what it's like to be a breast radiologist, and the importance of getting mammograms.
Transcribe →Artoun Nazareth
Apr 7, 202100:43:03Tap to summarizeWelcome to the inaugural episode of Alexa Tries: The Podcast! In this episode, Alexa is joined by Los Angeles-based actor Artoun Nazareth as they discuss pooping your pants from eating hot dogs, the fifth grade opera, how to make it in Hollywood, and much more. Check out Alexa's instagram for a video of her trying this week's food!
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