Best David Leite Podcasts (2024)

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Nathan Myhrvold Talks Modernist Bread at Home 53:15

1d ago53:15

53:15

Today, we had the privilege of interviewing the multi-talented Nathan Myrvold, the renowned scientist, archeologist, physicist, photographer, chef, and author of the acclaimed Modernist Cusine books. Our discussion centered around his latest masterpiece, the comprehensive Modernist Bread at Home. In his ineffable way, Nathan talks bread history, sc…

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Anything's Pastable (& Possible) with Dan Pashman 51:41

27d ago51:41

51:41

Today we're talking about one of our favorite foods (and maybe yours?): pasta! And our guest is the always charming, delightful, and generally mensch-y Dan Pashman. You may know Dan from his popular podcast, The Sporkful. You may know him as the inventor of his very own pasta shape, Cascatelli. Or you may know his new book, Anything's Pastable: 81 …

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Listeners’ Questions Answered, Redux 43:39

1M ago43:39

43:39

In this episode, Amy and David tackle your toughest questions. Everything from why does garlic sometimes turn blue to why does pineapple make my mouth tingle to should I wash my chicken before cooking it? Please consider supporting our show. For as little as $3.00, you can help keep the show on the air. Visit our new Patreon page and subscribe! In …

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Mindful Eating, Meditation & Happiness with Dan Harris 48:05

2M ago48:05

48:05

Okay, this is a bit of a departure for Amy and David. What started out as a simple, straightforward interview about mindful eating with former ABC correspondent Dan Harris (now a leading teacher, practitioner, and best-seller author on meditation) became an engrossing discussion of self-defeating behavior and self-talk, the toxicity of body shaming…

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Food Movie Awards 41:01

2M ago41:01

41:01

Tomorrow, Sunday, March 9, 2024, is the 96th Annual Academy Awards. In their inimitable way, Amy and David created their own show—The First Annual Talking with My Mouth Full Food Awards. In it, they nominated, voted, and named their own winners in categories such as Best Funny Food Scene, Best Food Opening Credits, Best Scene with Raw Eggs (or the …

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Pain in the Ass, but Worth It 36:05

3M ago36:05

36:05

We’re always looking for kitchen hacks and shortcuts to make your life easier. We’re not purists and we feel that most of the time, perfection isn’t worth the pursuit. However, there are some techniques, tools, and habits that really make your cooking better, and we’ve spent some time compiling a list of the fussy and annoying things that we feel a…

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Kitchen Confessional 47:27

3M ago47:27

47:27

Tony Bourdain isn’t the only one who tells all! Sparked by Amy's recent confession that she doesn't like--GASP!--mashed potatoes, our beloved hosts reveal a confessional's worth of secrets about making sourdough, shoplifting children, expired half and half, dog kibble--and so much more. Please consider becoming a supporter of our show. For as littl…

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Kitchen Hacks, Tips, and Shortcuts 40:33

4M ago40:33

40:33

In this episode, Amy and David pass along their favorite kitchen hacks, shortcuts, and quick tips to make your time in the kitchen more efficient and economical. (Oh, and learn what a "sucky machine" is... Please consider becoming a supporter of our show. For as little as $3.00, you can help keep the show on the air. Visit our new Patreon page and …

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2024: Food Trends and Food Fakes 34:44

4M ago34:44

34:44

Happy New Year! Amy and David look ahead at what we'll be eating and drinking (or not) in 2024. They also review last year's predictions and to see how they held up. Amy confesses to her bizarre aversion to potatoes, and David butters us up with some, well, embarrassingly saucy talk. Please become a supporter of our show. For as little as $5.00, yo…

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All We Want (to Make) for Christmas 41:23

5M ago41:23

41:23

Amy and David share their favorite Christmas recipes, memories, and holiday cooking tips. And become a supporter of our show. For as little as $5.00, you can help keep the show on the air. Visit our new Patreon page and subscribe! Recipes mentioned in this episode: Oyster Stew Beef Wellington Dry Cured Rib Roast Slow-Roasted Beef Tenderloin Potatoe…

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Thanksgiving SOS/911/HELP! 39:15

6M ago39:15

39:15

Welcome to season four! Amy and David are back for a special three-episode arc for the holidays. In today's show, we tackle the biggest Turkey Day disasters and how to fix them. Also, David offers up his foolproof five-day cooking schedule so that all you have to do on Thanksgiving is roast the bird and reheat the sides. Oh, and watch the Macy's Th…

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Happy Anniversary! A Look Back on the Best of Season 3 38:46

10M ago38:46

38:46

To celebrate one year of podcasting together, David, Amy, and Producer Adam revisit their favorite segments of the past season: the funniest moments, the most embarrassing reveals…plus some thoughtful conversations. Note: The podcast will be on hiatus until September, so have a listen to our earlier episodes and we’ll be back soon. Advertising Inqu…

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"Help! I've Sexted My Boss" Host & Etiquette Expert Willam Hanson Talks Table Manners (It Gets Bawdy!) 59:48

10M ago59:48

59:48

Amy and David went transatlantic for this episode to chat with William Hanson, British etiquette expert and co-host of the hi-LAR-ious podcast "Help! I've Sexted My Boss." What starts off as a proper convo turns into a raucous free-for-all as they try to stump William with examples of bad manners. All to no avail. Recipes mentioned in this episode:…

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TikTok Star B. Dylan Hollis on Delights of Vintage Baking 44:55

11M ago44:55

44:55

We caught up with TikTok and YouTube sensation B. Dylan Hollis to chat about his love of old-school recipes, community cookbooks, and everything "wild, wacky, and wonderful" in the kitchen. With his new cookbook, Baking Yesteryear, hitting bookshelves on July 25, Dylan also shared his thoughts on sudden fame, imposter syndrome, and the power of old…

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Amy Goes Home to Italy 34:36

11M ago34:36

34:36

Amy has just returned from a 10-day trip to Italy where she ate her way through Liguria and visited her family's ancestral town of Gavi in Piemonte. She and David talk about the remarkable food and culture of these two regions, the restaurants and towns she visited, and the recipes that are inspiring her cooking back at home. Click here for photos …

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Summer Grilling, Coronation Food, and More 35:57

12M ago35:57

35:57

A chockfull show today! Amy and David discuss the coronation of King Charles, coronation food, and summer grilling. They explain the difference between direct and indirect (two-zone) grilling and offer up recipes for both. Mentioned in this episode: Watermelon-Cucumber Cooler Nectarine & Tomato Salad Coronation Quiche Fresh Tomato Tart Grilled Stea…

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Wild, Fun (And Weirdly Specific) Food Festivals 36:32

1y ago36:32

36:32

Amy and David discuss some of the most fun, unusual, and noteworthy food festivals this year. If you like Spam, garlic, and "white kidney," we've got you covered. Mentioned in this episode: Bingeing with Babish, New York-Style Pizza, Chicken, Olives, and Prosciutto, Skinny Pancake restaurants Leave us a message: https://leit.es/chat. Follow us on s…

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Tamar Adler on Reinventing Leftovers 41:50

1y ago41:50

41:50

Amy and David talk how to save time and money with Tamar Adler, author of Amy's favorite new cookbook: The Everlasting Meal Cookbook. Tamar describes how to turn yesterday's meals into something fresh, new and fabulous. Goodbye, sad leftovers! Hello to a more relaxed, affordable, and sustainable way to cook. Mentioned in this episode: Roast Pork Bu…

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No-Stress Entertaining 37:47

1y ago37:47

37:47

Amy and David share their favorite recipes and strategies for entertaining in style without making yourself crazy. From winter braises to summer grilling, easy starters to decadent desserts. Mentioned in this episode: Portuguese Clams and Sausage Cataplana Maple-Soy Glazed Salmon Cider-Braised Pork with Calvados and Prunes Shrimp and Corn "Clambake…

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Spring Cleaning 33:46

1y ago33:46

33:46

What abominations lurk in the recesses of Amy's and David's pantries and basements? Our intrepid hosts go in search of outdated ingredients, spices, and forgotten appliances in an effort to clear the cabinets and their psyches. Mentioned in this episode: Brie Mac and Cheese Gastro Obscura The Everlasting Mail: Leftovers A to Z by Tamar Adler Leave …

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The REAL Story Behind the NY Times' Chocolate Chip Cookies 41:32

1y ago41:32

41:32

After 15 years, David spills the beans to Amy about what went into the creation of the New York Times's chocolate chip cookies--dubbed "the cookies that broke the internet." Plus, David shares secrets and tricks he's learned since the recipe first published in 2008. Mentioned in this episode: New York Times's Chocolate Chip Cookies Jim Lahey's No-K…

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Mary Ann Esposito, Host of the Longest Running Food Show. Ever. 50:47

1y ago50:47

50:47

Mary Ann Esposito, host of the TV program "Ciao Italia," which has been on the air for more than 30 years, talks with Amy and David about cheap and satisfying eats, Italian travel, and her latest book, Ciao Italia: Plant, Harvest, Cook! Mentioned in this episode: Maple-Sriracha Glazed Chicken Wings Filet Mignon with Wild Mushroom Sauce Dutch Oven R…

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Valentine's Day--the Good, Bad, and Ugly 35:22

1+ y ago35:22

35:22

Amy and David chat about love, Valentine's Day, bad dates, and great food. Mentioned in this episode: O'Scugnizzo Pizza Dutch Oven Roast Chicken with Shallots David and The One celebrating 5,000 miles apart Leave us a message: https://leit.es/chat. Follow us on social @amytraverso and @davidleite. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands…

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2023 Food Trends & Food Fakes 47:28

1+ y ago47:28

47:28

David and Amy explore this year's food forecasts and fake fads with outrageous (and outraged) results. From clam cocktails to hot dates to a $300 piece of toast, they're not holding back. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsBy David Leite & Amy Traverso

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Jamie Oliver on Career, Social Change, and his New Book "ONE" 47:41

1+ y ago47:41

47:41

Celebrity chef, restaurateur, and author Jamie Oliver chats with Amy and David about the beginnings of his career (and the hilarious response to scouting producers); his passion for teaching, and the beauty of his new book "ONE: One: Simple One-Pan Wonders." Leave us a message: https://leit.es/chat. Follow us on social @amytraverso and @davidleite.…

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Ho-Ho-Holidays! Christmas, Hanukkah, Favorite Recipes & Food Disasters 37:36

1+ y ago37:36

37:36

David and Amy talk about Christmas, Hannukah, their favorite recipes and traditions, their biggest holiday cooking disasters, and their plans for the pod in 2023! Leave us a message: https://leit.es/chat. Follow us on social @amytraverso and @davidleite. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands…

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Brian Noyes of the Red Truck Bakery 36:29

1+ y ago36:29

36:29

Baker Brian Noyes chats with Amy and David about the creation of his bakery that's beloved across the country, the inspiration for his boozy bakes, and one particularly presidential fan. Leave us a message: https://leit.es/chat. Follow us on social @amytraverso and @davidleite. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands…

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Phil Rosenthal of "Somebody Feed Phil" on Travel, Comedy, and Hot Dogs 36:46

1+ y ago36:46

36:46

Amy and David chat with Phil Rosenthal, creator of Everybody Loves Raymond and host of Netflix's Somebody Feed Phil about traveling the world for food, the best food cities, his new cookbook, and how to make a perfect hot dog in thirty seconds. Leave us a message: https://leit.es/chat. Follow us on social @amytraverso and @davidleite. Advertising I…

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Chetna Makan on her Latest Book and Life After the GBBO 40:08

1+ y ago40:08

40:08

David and Amy talk to Chetna Makan about the Great British Bake-Off (including the infamous "Mexican Week" debacle), her post-Bake-Off success, and her newest book, Chetna’s Easy Baking: with a twist of spice. Leave us a message: https://leit.es/chat. Follow us on social @amytraverso and @davidleite. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/bra…

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John Kanell on his New Cookbook Preppy Kitchen 45:18

1+ y ago45:18

45:18

Amy and David chat with the phonemically popular blogger John Kanell of Preppy Kitchen on his cookbook of the same same. They discuss farm living, raising twins, and the secrets to being a great host. Leave us a message: https://leit.es/chat. Follow us on social @amytraverso and @davidleite. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands…

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BTS: Our Better Halves Spill the Beans 39:32

1+ y ago39:32

39:32

David and Amy are joined by their better halves, Alan and Scott, for a rollicking, no-holds-barred look at what really goes on in their kitchens. Leave us a message: https://leit.es/chat. Follow us on social @amytraverso and @davidleite. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsBy David Leite & Amy Traverso

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Apple-palooza 37:33

1+ y ago37:33

37:33

Amy, a self-described "apple nerd," takes David through the fascinating history of apples, explains how to choose the right apple for your recipe, and shares her secrets for perfect apple pie. Leave us a voice message and maybe on the show! Follow us on social @amytraverso and @davidleite. To access the recipes mentioned in the episode, visit Amy's…

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NYT’s Eric Kim on Writing Recipes that Matter 38:21

1+ y ago38:21

38:21

David and Amy chat with Eric Kim, star recipe columnist for the New York Times about his best-selling book, Korean American, the importance of preserving family recipes, and the joys of Salisbury Steak. Leave us a message: https://leit.es/chat. Follow us on social @amytraverso and @davidleite. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands…

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Amy and David on Childhood Food Memories 27:35

1+ y ago27:35

27:35

David and Amy chat about their childhood food memories--his Portuguese, hers Italian--and find some startling similarities. (And, yes, it does sound like David drank three Red Bulls right before recording.) Leave us a message: https://leit.es/chat. Follow us on social @amytraverso and @davidleite. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands…

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Labor Day Recipes and a Reading from "Notes on a Banana" 7:18

1+ y ago7:18

7:18

David and Amy are on vacation, but they've left you plenty of Labor Day recipes from Yankee Magazine and Leite's Culinaria. Plus David reads from his memoir, "Notes on a Banana," about the New England specialty stuffed quahogs. Leave us a message: https://leit.es/chat. Follow us on social @amytraverso and @davidleite. Advertising Inquiries: https:/…

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Armchair Travel: David on Lisbon and Portugal 32:59

1+ y ago32:59

32:59

It's David's turn to take Amy on a virtual tour. This time it's of his adopted homeland of Portugal to explore the foods, sights, and sounds of and where he lived while writing The New Portuguese Table. Leave us a message: https://leit.es/chat. Follow @amytraverso and @davidleite. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands…

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Amy and David on Everything Wild Blueberries 29:33

1+ y ago29:33

29:33

Amy, a big wild blueberry wonk from way back, explains to David what makes wild Maine blueberries so different, how to cook with them, and why they're so prized. Leave us a message: https://leit.es/chat. Follow @amytraverso and @davidleite. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsBy David Leite & Amy Traverso

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Armchair Culinary Travels: London 40:43

2y ago40:43

40:43

Our friend American ex-pat Adam Cohn lives in London and took Amy on an amazing food tour of the city when she visited--which he recounts for you. Leave us a message: https://leit.es/chat. Follow @amytraverso and @davidleite. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsBy David Leite & Amy Traverso

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Chef Pati Jinich on Mexican Food 40:42

2y ago40:42

40:42

Pati Jinich, Mexican chef, cookbook author, and star of the PBS series Pati's Mexican Table and La Frontera talks about the incredible diversity of Mexican cuisine, its historical roots, and explores the complex dynamics of who should be allowed to be the spokesperson for a cuisine. Leave us a message: https://leit.es/chat. Follow @amytraverso and …

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Paul Hollywood on the Great British Bake Off 41:36

2y ago41:36

41:36

Paul Hollywood, celebrity chef and judge of the Great British Bake Off, talks about his new book, "Bake," the phenom that is the GBBO, his career, and making 1,000 donuts with salt instead of sugar. A must-listen. Leave us a message: https://leit.es/chat. Follow @amytraverso and @davidleite. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands…

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Dan Souza on the Craft and Art of Cooking 31:35

2y ago31:35

31:35

Cook's illustrated’s editor-in-chief, Dan Souza, talks about cooking as a combo of craft and art, excellent Chinese food, his web series "What's Eating Dan?" and the time a striped bass almost killed him. Leave us a message: https://leit.es/chat. Follow @amytraverso and @davidleite. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands…

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Jessie Sheehan on Snackable Bakes 35:45

2y ago35:45

35:45

The self-proclaimed baker of easy-peasy treats, Jessie Sheehan stops by to discuss baking, icebox cakes, and her new book, "Snackable Bakes. "Leave us a message: https://leit.es/chat. Follow @amytraverso and @davidleite. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsBy David Leite & Amy Traverso

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Say Hello to our New Co-host, Amy Traverso 25:15

2y ago25:15

25:15

Say hello to season 3! A lot has changed since the last time we met. Our co-host seat is now occupied by Amy Traverso. Amy's the senior food editor of Yankee magazine and the co-host of the PBS TV program "Weekends with Yankee." Leave us a message: https://leit.es/chat. Follow @amytraverso and @davidleite. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.c…

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Julia Turshen on Feeding Others 39:34

3y ago39:34

39:34

Cookbook author Julia Turshen talks to David and Renee about the joy of feeding others, both in person through her charitable activities and through the pages of her cookbooks .Leave us a message: https://leit.es/chat. Follow @amytraverso and @davidleite. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands…

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How to Buy, Season, and Cook in a Wok With Grace Young 27:46

3+ y ago27:46

27:46

Grace Young—the wok therapist--joins David and Renee to discuss all things wok: how to buy one, how to season one, and, most importantly, how to cook with one. Leave us a message: https://leit.es/chat. Follow @amytraverso and @davidleite. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsBy David Leite & Amy Traverso

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Sam The Cooking Guy 42:09

3+ y ago42:09

42:09

David Leite and Renee Schettler talk to Sam Zien, also known as Sam the Cooking Guy, about his latest book, "Recipes With Intentional Leftovers," and how to turn those leftovers into something to anticipate. Leave us a message: https://leit.es/chat. Follow @amytraverso and @davidleite. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands…

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Your 2020 Thanksgiving Questions Answered 27:29

3+ y ago27:29

27:29

David and Renee answer your Thanksgiving questions about making a smaller dinner, fixing dry stuffing, what wine to drink, how to make desserts without flour, vegetarian options and much more. Leave us a message: https://leit.es/chat. Follow @amytraverso and @davidleite. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands…

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Thanksgiving Revisited 52:40

3+ y ago52:40

52:40

In this trip down memory lane, David and Renee talk to Seattle Chef Tom Douglas about his remarkable menu ideas. Radio host and author Lynne Rossetto Kasper dishes up some outrageous Thanksgiving disasters and how to avoid them. Josh Wesson talks wines for Thanksgiving dinner. And etiquette expert John Bridges suggests ways to deal with pesky guest…

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Talking with TikTok's Pasta Queen 34:48

3+ y ago34:48

34:48

Nadia Caterina Munno, The Pasta Queen, a celebrity creator on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube, talks to David and Renee about her approach to cooking Italian and everything pasta. Leave us a message: https://leit.es/chat. Follow @amytraverso and @davidleite. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands…

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An Intimate Look at James Beard with John Birdsall 35:33

3+ y ago35:33

35:33

Author John Birdsall chats with David and Renee about James Beard and how being gay helped, hindered, and shaped his career as the "Dean of American Cookery." Leave us a message: https://leit.es/chat. Follow @amytraverso and @davidleite. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsBy David Leite & Amy Traverso

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