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Dave and Demone talk to underground rap stalwart Mr. Lif

It was so much fun having Jamie Loftus in the studio. Jamie is a comedy writer and podcast host behind some of our favorite series, including My Year in Mensa and Aack Cast, a very “Cathy” podcast. On this episode, we tackle all sorts of topics, and talk about Jamie's incredible new book, Raw Dog: The Naked Truth About Hot Dogs. Yes, Jamie spent a solid year traveling around America, diving into the world of tube steaks. We find out about banishing ketchup from the bun and what makes a great mall food court.  MORE FROM JAMIE LOFTUS:Fountains of Youth [Eater]#eatinfinitejest: the first tear [YouTube]In Aack Cast, Jamie Loftus Goes to Bat for ‘Cathy’ [Vulture] FOLLOW, FOLLOW, FOLLOW:instagram.com/jamiechristsuperstarinstagram.com/mattrodbardinstagram.com/taste

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.".