Podcast

We’ve long admired Chris Crowley’s reporting at Grub Street, the food and drink arm of the great New York magazine. So it was a real treat to have Chris in to talk about his career in food media and the big stories unfolding right now in New York City. We go over some of his favorite slept-on restaurants before digging into the big questions in life: mainly, what is New York City’s best slice? We also talk about how restaurant PR plays into the editorial decisions, and go back to the good old days: Eater vs. Grub Street. What a great conversation with one of the industry's sharpest observers. MORE FROM CHRIS CROWLEY:The Blood Feud Brewing Inside Nom Wah Tea Parlor [Grub Street]I Ate the $29 Ham-and-Cheese Sandwich [Grub Street]No More ‘Caesars’ — Please [Grub Street] FOLLOW, FOLLOW, FOLLOW:instagram.com/chrisecrowleyinstagram.com/mattrodbardinstagram.com/taste

Sandor Katz is an activist, a fermentation guru, and the author of many influential books, including The Art of Fermentation and the deeply reported The Revolution Will Not Be Microwaved. We had Sandor in the studio to talk about life and writing and what he’s been up to on his Tennessee farm. We also get into what fuels his big and ambitious book projects.  Also on the show, we have a great conversation with Martha Hoover, a chef and restaurateur from Indianapolis. We talk about how she’s grown an equitable and sustainable business through years of patience and empathy. It was great to get to know Martha a little bit better. MORE FROM SANDOR KATZ AND MARTHA HOOVER:People's Republic of Fermentation [YouTube]Sandor Katz on Why Fermentation Isn’t a Fad [The Guardian]‘Fermentation’: When Food Goes Bad But Stays Good [Fresh Air]Martha Hoover: Restaurant Empire Builder of the Year [Eater]

The icon Rickie Lee Jones sits down with Carmel Holt to discuss her 15th studio album, Pieces of Treasure, its connection to her first two legendary albums, and why these days, she loves to say "I'm old.".

A COVID-created record, a Greek island, and a "metal as fuck" children's album.

interview with hip-hop producer Kenny Segal