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Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street Radio
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Every week, Milk Street Radio travels the world to find the most fascinating stories about food—a detective who tracks down food thieves and a look inside the most famous (and often scandalous) restaurant kitchens—and interviews with culinary icons such as José Andrés, Padma Lakshmi, Jacques Pépin, and Marcus Samuelsson. And on Milk Street Radio you can always find the unexpected: the comedian who ranks apples using an elaborate 100-point system, the scientists who study if vegetables have souls, and the journalist who reveals the world’s 10 biggest food lies. We also answer our listeners’ cooking questions, find out how to make the perfect cup of coffee, and share how to eat your way through Italy.
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Unreasonable Hospitality: Inside the World's Best Restaurant
2w ago00:51:23Tap to summarizeWill Guidara transformed Eleven Madison Park from a struggling two-star brasserie to the number one restaurant in the world. His secret? Unreasonable hospitality. From DIY beaches in the dining room to sledding in Central Park, Will shares stories—some of which inspired scenes on FX's The Bear—about his climb to the top. Plus, Luke Fortney examines restaurant gap relationships; and Emily Monaco describes the art of the French picnic. Listen to Milk Street Radio on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify
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Milk Street At The Movies! Horror Food Styling, Vegetable Sound Effects and Film Noir Cocktails
2w ago00:36:16Tap to summarizeWe’re rewinding a few of our favorite movie magic interviews. Eddie Muller, host of TCM’s Noir Alley, breaks down some of film noir’s most memorable quotes and cocktails; horror movie food stylist Janice Poon makes vampire meat and edible amniotic fluid; and foley artist Marko Costanzo creates sound effects out of coconuts, cornstarch and lettuce.Listen to Milk Street Radio on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify
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Who's Your Salsa Daddy?
3w ago00:51:32Tap to summarizeThis week, we travel to Mexico. Rick Martínez shares the salsa that changed his life; Aarón Sánchez answers your Mexican cooking questions; we uncover the secret history of avocados; and Paco de Santiago takes us on a food tour of Mexico City. (Originally aired June 27, 2025.) Listen to Milk Street Radio on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify
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Desperately Seeking Garifuna! The Amazing History, Food and Language of the Garifuna People
3w ago00:51:25Tap to summarizeFor this week's special rewind, Isha Sumner talks the history and cuisine of the Garifuna people. Plus, Ruth Rogers reflects on 30 years of The River Café; wine expert Stephen Meuse shares his favorite bubbles of summer; and we make Spaghetti al Limone.Get the recipe for Spaghetti al Limone here.Listen to Milk Street Radio on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify
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July 4th Special! Grilling Call-Ins, Hot Dog Contests, and Cherry Pie
4w ago00:51:30Tap to summarizeThis week, we journey through 250 years of American cuisine. Author Jason Fagone digs into the history of competitive eating, from the man who transformed the Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest, to the spectacle that was the Glutton Bowl. Plus, reporter Anna Van Dine meets the Whitcomb’s Rangers: Revolutionary War re-enactors who are committed to eating like it’s 1776; Adam Gopnik crowns a winner for The Most American Food; and live fire cooking expert Genevieve Taylor joins Chris to take your summer grilling calls.Listen to Milk Street Radio on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify
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4th of July Bonus! A Pie for Every State, Grilling with Meathead, The History of Oscar Mayer
Jun 3000:34:20Tap to summarizeAs we finish preparing our July 4th special coming out this Friday, we’re remembering a few of our favorite Independence Day interviews. Stacey Mei Yan Fong bakes an elaborate pie for each of the 50 states (Las Vegas buffet pie, anyone?); historian Bruce Kraig recounts the history of the hot dog; and Meathead shares some of his secret grilling tips and techniques.Listen to Milk Street Radio on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify
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L.A.'s Food Truck King: Up Close and Personal with Roy Choi
Jun 2600:51:10Tap to summarizeIn 2008, Roy Choi was fired from his big restaurant job and ready to give up—then he started Kogi. He joins us today to discuss the making of his now-legendary food truck, how he taught Jon Favreau to look like a cook, and why there's poetry in lowriding around L.A. Plus, we hunt for clams, eels and anchovies with sea forager Kirk Lombard; and Chris and Sara Moulton take your calls, explaining what constitutes the middle rack of the oven, how to make the perfect toum, and much more. (Originally aired May 30, 2025.) Listen to Milk Street Radio on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify
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Adam Conover Ruins Detox Diets, Bacon and Avocados
Jun 2300:51:11Tap to summarizeFor this week's special rewind, Adam Conover, host of the truTV series “Adam Ruins Everything,” challenges the myth of killer Halloween candy, bogus detox diets and the rise of bacon. Plus, David Burtka transforms parties into events; we throw together an amazing Andalusian Tomato and Bread Soup; and Adam Gopnik stumbles across the perfect meal on vacation in Greece.Listen to Milk Street Radio on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify
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Ice Cream Flavors Go Wild! Meet The New Queen of Ice Cream
Jun 1900:59:21Tap to summarizeLokelani Alabanza has created over 300 wildly inventive ice cream flavors. She shares the triumphs (strawberry pretzel salad), the disasters (barbecue) and the flavors she still hopes to bring to life (…crystal store?!). Plus, Mindy Merrell and R.B. Quinn share how country and bluegrass music stars contributed to the rise of self-rising flour; Will Coley travels to Palermo to sample pastries invented by Sicilian nuns, from the Triumph of Gluttony to the Chancellor’s Buttocks; and Linda Tay Esposito takes us on a tour of Penang. Listen to Milk Street Radio on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify
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Summer Rewind! How to Picnic, the Perfect Salad, and Adventures on the Great American Chili Highway
Jun 1600:21:28Tap to summarizeWe’re looking back on a few of our summeriest stories. We meet the self-titled Salad Freak, Jess Damuck for tips on creating the perfect hot-weather meal; Gustavo Arellano takes us from New Mexico to Colorado on the Great American Chili Highway; and Dan Pashman refines the art of picnicking.Listen to Milk Street Radio on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify
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