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The Flaky Biscuit Podcast

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Welcome to The Flaky Biscuit Podcast! Each episode, award-winning baker, Bryan Ford, welcomes fellow chefs, comedians, actors, musicians, change makers and more to his kitchen table. The guest's favorite, most nostalgic meal sets the tone for the stories of their childhood, growth, failure, triumph, and everything in between. These meals could be anything from a homemade version of a packaged baked good like a Twinkie, to re-creations of a special family gumbo. Bryan will do his best to make ...
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Ever woken up after a fun night out feeling like a zombie and desperately in need of a hangover cure? We've all been there at least once. That's why I've come up with a magical recipe for the ultimate recovery dish: honey chicken biscuits. In this episode, Wes and I talk about the recipe and, as always, share hacks to make the perfect dish even bet…
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Is there a way to make perfect chicken on any grill or smoker? Wes and I are about to answer this question with a perfect recipe. You might be thinking, 'Oh, just another chicken leg recipe – I'll skip it.' But trust me, you don’t want to miss this one, especially if you’ve been looking for a delicious, easy BBQ chicken recipe. Plus, it's budget-fr…
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Overnight Brisket on a Pellet Cooker – let me tell you, this recipe is one of those perfect things. First, it’s so delicious that I don’t cook brisket any other way now. And second (and the best part) – it’s so easy that even a kid could do it… as long as they know how to use a knife. Or not even that, because they can always chop it. In fact, chop…
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Ever wondered how to make the perfect chicken thighs? Wes and I are discussing a recipe that would be criminal not to share: Honey Jalapeno Chicken Thighs on the Weber. Not only do we dive deep into the secrets of cooking chicken thighs, but we also uncover some surprising truths about food quality in our stores and share innovative agricultural te…
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What makes the perfect Father’s Day meal? Or what defines the perfect beginning of Father’s Day? I believe you’re about to find out. In this episode, Wes and I are talking about the ultimate comfort food that every dad dreams of on Father’s Day: Chicken Fried Steak and Eggs. We've added this breakfast twist with a side of eggs and crispy hash brown…
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Ever had a bite so spicy it left you speechless? This time, we’re talking about a recipe that could be as hot as the devil himself: the 5 Alarm Brisket and Baked Bean Burrito. With its homemade spicy baked beans and Oklahoma Red Sauce, you can turn this burrito into a real hot challenge. And speaking of spicy challenges... Wes and I also got into s…
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Is there really only one right way to make a Philly cheesesteak? Well, we tried, and there are probably those who would say, "That's not the right Philly cheesesteak!" But honestly, I don't care. This one, with a couple of our tweaks, was perfection – and I mean it! In this episode, Wes and I are going to be talking about our recipe for Philly chee…
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This time we’re talking about a recipe that is going to blow your mind, I promise – Poor Man’s Chicken Pot Pie. And you know what the best part is? This recipe’s so simple you can’t mess it up, and you likely got most of the ingredients already in your kitchen. Even if you don’t, they are absolutely budget-friendly. So, here’s what we got: Ingredie…
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Just in time for The Masters, we're tackling the age-old question: Which one is better - pimento cheese sandwich or egg salad sandwich? Picture this: a sunny day, the greens of Augusta laid out in front of you, and the toughest choice isn't picking a favorite golfer but deciding between these two classic snacks. So, we set out to recreate the iconi…
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In this episode, we're diving into my take on the Philly Cheesesteak and revealing two awesome secrets along the way. Initially, I had this whole plan to reveal a game-changing secret ingredient that was supposed to turn your ordinary Philly cheesesteak into something unforgettable. But, as we started recording, I ended up sharing another trick of …
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Everybody's got their claim to the "best" patty melt recipe out there, but I think this one really tops them all. I took a Philly cheesesteak, mixed it with an onion burger, and got an out-of-this-world combination! And in this episode, Wes and I are going to share details about those sweet caramelized onions, fresh sourdough, and patties seasoned …
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In this week's podcast, Wes and I are gonna show you how to cook the simplest overnight pork butt you've ever laid your hands on. This recipe's just perfect for beginners, so we went ahead and shared all the details, tips, and tricks on how exactly I smoked it. We focused on how to fire up the Traeger the right way, pick the right pellets, keep tha…
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My latest BBQ adventure with peach-glazed ribs has got me rethinking all I thought I knew about grilling. Imagine this: tender ribs coated in a glaze, mixing sweet peaches with a bold jalapeno kick. I swear, it wasn’t just a recipe — it was a downright revelation! As always, when I experiment, it takes some curiosity and a pinch of boldness to come…
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We're not gonna be talking about one specific recipe this week, but actually about a couple of them: Ribeye Steak Bites With Creamy Garlic Butter Sauce Homemade Cowboy Steak Fingers And a few other things, as we always do, but from a bit different angle. Both of these recipes are so easy to make that you won’t believe it. But although they tasted o…
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Can you guess what meat we cooked this week? Beef? Too predictable. Lamb? We might have, but not this time… Chicken? If I had prepared something that simple, I wouldn’t have asked you at all… Because this time, I prepared elk! Yep - mouth-watering homemade elk chili Colorado with its deep meat flavor and perfect seasoning, all cooked on a Weber gri…
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Think BBQ's bad for your health? And what if we told you it doesn’t have to be? Actually, barbecue CAN be a big part of your healthy diet. And let me tell ya, it’s tasty – I promise! But there are a few things you oughta know before you get to grillin’. So tune in to our latest podcast episode, where we’ll share the secrets of healthy barbecue. We'…
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We’ve recently published a video with 5+1 tips on cooking a ribeye steak – seems like there's always a heap of questions about that. Some questions make sense, and some, well, not so much. But I'm here to help both the seasoned BBQ pros and those just starting out. So, we decided to make a podcast episode on it to tackle these questions and bust a …
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Host Bryan Ford is joined by Chef Michael Carter AKA Chef Mike. Known locally as “The Flavor Regulator,” Mike is the Executive Chef at Down North Pizza in North Philadelphia. Mike started his chef journey as an inmate in prison, selling improvised meals to his fellow detainees. Now he runs his own restaurant as part of the Down North Foundation, wh…
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Host Bryan Ford is joined by actor and comedian Jason Biggs. With an extensive acting career that began at the age of five, Jason is best known for playing Jim Levenstein in the American Pie comedy film series, Leonardo in the first two seasons of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and Larry Bloom in the Netflix original series Orange Is the New Black. …
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Smoked ham is a big hit around the holidays, especially for folks who ain't too keen on turkey. Now, in this episode, we're gonna let y'all in on some tricks to make a perfect ham with a glaze that's just out of this world. To be honest, we knew this one was good, but once we tried it on ham, boy, it was like it was born to be a ham glaze. I also a…
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Host Bryan Ford is joined by Chef Roshara Sanders, also known as Chef Ro. Deployed to both Iraq and Afghanistan as a member of the 4th Engineer Battalion, Chef Ro started cooking professionally after she returned stateside and joined the 395th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, where she cross trained as a food supply specialist. In 2016, NBC Bl…
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Host Bryan Ford is joined by Dan Pashman, host of The Sporkful podcast, and inventor of the pasta shape cascatelli. Dan is the creator of The Sporkful, which is a James Beard and Webby Award-winning podcast. The series and his pasta shape, cascatelli, were featured by the NY Times, NPR, CBS This Morning, People Magazine, Access Hollywood, and more.…
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Hey there, Happy Thanksgiving, y'all! Today, we’re NOT gonna be talking about ways to prepare perfect turkeys and avoid having them turn out dry… Because we already covered that in a bunch of videos on our YouTube channel. Sure, turkey is a big part of the day, but let's face it – what's a Thanksgiving celebration without some good drinks? It's pre…
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Host Bryan Ford is joined by artist and musician Mashonda Tifrere. After the release of her first album produced by Kanye West, Swizz Beatz, and Raphael Saadiq, Mashonda has been featured on and co-written many hits, as she’s worked alongside artists such as Jay-Z, DMX, and more. More recently, Mashonda partnered with Beyoncé’s BeyGOOD and Gucci’s …
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Host Bryan Ford is joined by comedian Hari Kondabolu. The NY Times called him “one of the most exciting political comics in stand-up today” in response to his 2018 Netflix special, Warn Your Relatives. His 2017 truTV documentary, The Problem with Apu, created a global conversation about race and representation, and is now used in high school, colle…
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Host Bryan Ford is joined by cookbook author and LA Times food journalist— Ben Mims. Ben has written three cookbooks and has worked as a food editor and recipe developer for several food media publications, such as Lucky Peach, Food & Wine, Saveur, Food Network Magazine, and Buzzfeed/Tasty. Bryan and Ben get down on Deer Meat, a dish Ben’s father u…
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Today, we're diving deep into the world of steaks, and boy, do we have a treat for you! We’re putting the spotlight on two unsung heroes of the steak world: the hanger steak and the flat iron steak. And while these two cuts might not have that impressive or standout look compared to others, their flavor is out of this world. Now, I’ve known about t…
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Host Bryan Ford is joined by chef and TV personality, Ronnie Woo. Ronnie is the founder of The Delicious Cook, an LA-based private chef company that specializes in four-star dining experiences. His highly anticipated debut cookbook, Did You Eat Yet?, showcases the Asian-American cuisine he’s known for alongside charming personal notes. He was previ…
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Host Bryan Ford is joined by rapper and producer Kr3wcial. Kr3wcial is a New Orleans-based artist, and member of the acclaimed collective glbl wrmng. He’s performed at the world-renowned New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, French Quarter Festival, BUKU Music + Art Project, and Pell’s national Am I Still Dreaming tour, as well as a sold-out appear…
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In this episode, Wes and I are gonna chat about the video where we smoke some really good pulled pork on a pellet grill. I've boiled it down to just five simple steps to pack that pork butt full of flavor. And trust me, these steps are so easy anyone can follow them, leadin' to some mouth-watering pulled pork. Now, if you're a beginner in the barbe…
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Host Bryan Ford is joined by cookbook author and NYT food journalist, Priya Krishna. Priya’s the author of the best-selling cookbook Indian-ish, a tribute to her mom’s Indian-American cooking. As a journalist, her stories have been included in the 2019 and 2021 editions of "The Best American Food Writing." The dish she shares with Bryan today is Pr…
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Host Bryan Ford is joined by Adam Shapiro, actor and Pretzelmaker. He currently stars in Netflx’s Never Have I Ever, and the upcoming Peacock John Wick prequel series, The Continental. Adam founded Shappy Pretzel company in 2020 during the pandemic, and this year served 4,000 Shappy pretzels at the Oscars. Now selling nationwide over Goldbelly! Bry…
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Remember that smoky meatloaf recipe we introduced back in 2019? The one that took the internet by storm and had everyone saying, "I tried it, and man, it was awesome!"? Yeah, that one. Well, if you know us, you know we don’t settle for good. That's why we revisited that viral sensation and cranked it up a notch. (Actually, we're talking level 100 f…
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Host Bryan Ford is joined by actor and musician Tristan Mack Wilds. The multi-faceted entertainer became widely popular from his breakout role as Micheal Lee on HBO’s The Wire and starring as Dixon Wilson on the hit remake 90210. In 2014, Wilds released his critically acclaimed debut album, New York: A Love Story, executively produced by iconic pro…
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Bryan Ford is joined by professor of culinary history, Maite Gomez-Rejón. Maite is the founder of ArtBites and she has dedicated her career to exploring the nexus of art and culinary history through lectures, cooking classes, and tastings in museums and universities across the country, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Los Angeles Count…
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"Why should I trust you?" Now, ain't that the question many folks ponder when they come across my profile in this big, wide world of online barbecue? Well, fair's fair. But let me set things straight for y'all… I've not only competed at the world's highest level, but I've also come out on top. So, I reckon I got a good handle on this BBQ thing. And…
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Host Bryan Ford is joined by singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Cecilia Peña-Govea, AKA La Doña. Born in San Francisco, California, La Doña combines her deep roots in Latin folk traditions, like corridos and rumba, with the propulsive modern sounds of reggaeton, cumbia, and hip hop. La Doña coined the term “Femmeton” to describe her au…
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Host Bryan Ford is joined by comedian Gianmarco Soresi. Gianmarco Soresi is a NY based stand-up comedian, actor and occasional Jeff Goldblum impressionist (you’ll hear in this episode). His stand-up has been featured on Comedy Central, Netflix’s Bonding, PBS’s Stories from the Stage, and Real Housewives of New York (really). His first comedy specia…
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A few days back, we had a fun showdown: Apple Pie Baked Beans vs. Gator Taters. We made our choice. (If you missed it, go give it a watch!) Then, Wes and I went off on a tangent, chatting about some other out-of-this-world sides (as well as those to avoid)... and dips... well, desserts, too. So, we've got a mouth-watering episode full of great idea…
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Host Bryan Ford is joined by home chef Frankie Gaw. Frankie Gaw is a food writer, photographer, and designer. He is the food blogger behind Little Fat Boy, which has won Saveur Blog of the Year and the IACP Individual Food Blog Award, which explores his Taiwanese American roots through creative takes on classic dumplings, noodles, and more. His deb…
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Host Bryan Ford is joined by street artist and muralist Brandan ‘BMike’ Odums. Brandan became known for his murals after painting a series of Black revolutionaries in the Florida Housing Development in New Orleans’ Ninth Ward. Other artists began to flock to the location and this underground, guerilla art hub became #ProjectBe. In 2016, Odums estab…
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Welcome, welcome, welcome to yet another episode of Kosmo Unfiltered, in which Wes and I are sharing a bit more of our backyard cookout magic with you! This time, we're going to be talking about how to reverse sear a steak. I bet you'll be blown away when you see how easy it is to create a flavor-packed ribeye with the perfect reverse sear. Here's …
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Host Bryan Ford is joined by award winning author and pastry chef Zoë François. Zoë is the author of Zoë Bakes Cakes, co-author of the best-selling Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day series and is working on her 10th cookbook, Zoë Bakes Cookies. She is the host of Zoë Bakes on the Magnolia Network, and her work has been featured in many publicatio…
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It’s a double-date for this episode of Flaky Biscuit! Bryan and his fiance Bridget sit down with Sarah Hyland and her husband Wells Adams at their dining table in Los Angeles. Sarah Hyland made her first appearance in film in 1997 at the age of six. Since then she’s had an array of roles in television and film, but is best known for her role as Hal…
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When it comes to twice the bark on pulled pork, believe me when I say no one else does it like us! Today, I’ll be sharing with you my secrets to the perfect pulled pork with aaaaaall the bark you will ever need for that awesome, smoky flavor. This recipe will have you asking (or fighting) for seconds before you even finish your plate. Well then, wh…
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Host Bryan Ford is joined by rapper Jared Pellerin AKA Pell. Pell’s first mixtape, Floating While Dreaming, captured the attention of rap critics and fans, and helped make Pell’s name synonymous with ambition. Since its release in 2014, he’s come out with two follow up albums and gone on tour with artists like Kehlani, JID, Big Freedia, Doja Cat, a…
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Host Bryan Ford is joined by the host of Hulu’s Best in Dough, and owner of the critically acclaimed Pizzano restaurant, Daniele Uditi. Daniele became practically an urban legend when he moved to LA and started serving the city’s best pizza to local celebrities in his friend’s backyard. From there, he swept the pizza lovers of the city off their fe…
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Seriously, we've nailed it - the perfect macaroni and cheese recipe! Just in time for National Mac and Cheese Day, we whipped up the cheesiest mac and cheese you'll ever taste. Here's the kicker - we took it up a notch with some mouthwatering bacon, brisket, and a few secret ingredients. You gotta tune in for this, trust me! I'm telling you, while …
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Host Bryan Ford is joined by three-time James Beard Award finalist, Natasha PIckowicz. Her pastry work intersects with community organizing at her wildly popular pop-up Never Ending Taste. which explores the relationship between baking and social justice, and raises funds for causes such as women’s reproductive health rights. Her recipes and writin…
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Host Bryan Ford is joined by Dorion Renaud— actor, model, recording artist and CEO of Buttah Skin. Before Dorion’s life in the public eye on shows such as BET’s College Hill, Bounce’s In The Cut, and most recently MTV’s The Real Friends of Weho, Dorion was just another Texas boy chowing down on mom’s gumbo. Bryan does his best to recreate this spec…
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