Best Zooey Podcasts (2024)

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Mickey Sumner - "Snowpiercer" Series Finale 48:30

6h ago48:30

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Send us a text Mickey Sumner joins host Reshma Gopaldas for an episode to celebrate 4 years and the series finale of Snowpiercer, based on Parasite director Bong Joon Ho's 2013 film, starring Chris Evans, Tilda Swinton, Jamie Bell, Ed Harris, Kang-ho Song, and Octavia Spencer. Sumner plays Bess Till, alongside co-stars Jennifer Connolly who plays M…

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Take A Vacation! 1:38:08

11h ago1:38:08

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Repeat after me: "I need a vacation!" Mike the Dog and Sigma get together with Akito to discuss the value of taking time off, even from fun things like zooey activism! Concept: Mike the Dog Execution: Mike the Dog and Sigma Special Guest: Akito Thanks to our friends who supported us through thick and thin, and to all the amazing people who contribu…

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Episode 131: George R.R. Martin workshop, Honey Ahmed, Curtis Chin 1:03:14

1h ago1:03:14

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This week, Monica and Louisa talk Honey and Fun Guys. First, Monica went to the inaugural George R.R. Martin Summer Intensive Writing Workshop, where she made Malaysian rice balls with fellow fellow, Honey Ahmad. Monica also talked to author and filmmaker Curtis Chin about his book “Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant.” Finally,…

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Dear Non-Zoos - After Dark Radio 1:50:25

26d ago1:50:25

1:50:25

Zoo Ab Welcome ~ to late night programming on 106.6 The Ark! Will and Akito take us on a bizarre journey in an off-beat radio show that's Strange, Horny, and Heartwarming. Plus, Aqua locks horns with a salty sea pirate with an affinity for dolphins, Brad encounters a coyote, and everybody wants to fuck the bear. Featuring new tunes from Zipwok, Kis…

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Interview with Avery & Sarah | Ep #39 41:31

1M ago41:31

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Sarah Messeck and Avery Condon are a young couple very much in love. The two met at a Cape Cod Pride event in June 2022 and soon afterwards began dating. Eventually they plan to marry. Sarah, an animal welfare advocate and horse riding enthusiast, identifies as a cisgender woman and uses the pronouns she and her. In the past, she had relationships …

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"The Bear" - Season 3 29:24

2M ago29:24

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Send us a text Special guest co-host and comedian Vick Krishna joins host Reshma Gopaldas to break down the first half of season 3 of The Bear on Hulu. Starring Jeremy Allen White, Ayo Edebiri, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Oliver Platt, Jamie Lee Curtis, Olivia Colman, and more. Vick and Reshma rate how this season of The Bear stacks up against the award wi…

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Zoo Pride 2024 1:36:11

2M ago1:36:11

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Tarro, Lovecat, Steeeve, and Canidae yap about zoo pride and how zoos relate to other forms of queer sexuality. Plus, we imagine a world where everyone is as proud of zoos as they are of any other love, and Zipwok sings the Coming Out Blues. Concept: Tarro Execution: Tarro, Eggshell, Steeeve, and Lovecat Special Guest: Canidae Thanks to our friends…

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Episode 131: Beards, Goats and Bear 1:10:03

2M ago1:10:03

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This week on Chewing, Monica and Louisa report back from the James Beard Awards. Monica talks to Outstanding Chef winner Michael Rafidi, Best Chef: Great Lakes winner Hajime Sato, and Lifetime Achievement Award winner Ruth Reichl. Then, Monica chats with Capriole Goat Cheese founder Judy Schad and Prairie Grass Cafe chef and co-owner Sarah Stegner.…

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Media Mastery 2024 1:54:06

3M ago1:54:06

1:54:06

Toggle, Aqua, and Tarro discuss their personal interactions with the media at large over the past 5 years, from newspapers to podcasts to AI generated search results, and try to find lessons to learn from those encounters. Plus, hit the water cooler with a new pantheon of gods. Concept: Toggle and Aqua Execution: Toggle, Aqua, and Tarro Special Gue…

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"3 Body Problem" - Jess Hong 37:01

3M ago37:01

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Send us a text Actress Jess Hong joins Son of a Binge host Reshma Gopaldas and guest co-host Robert Licuria (Gold Derby) to break down her hit Netflix show 3 Body Problem co-starring Rosalind Chao, John Bradley (Game of Thrones), Alex Sharp, Eiza González, Marlo Kelly, Benedict Wong, Liam Cunningham, Jovan Adepo, Saamer Usmani and more. Jess stars …

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Raising the Discourse 1:37:45

4M ago1:37:45

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Lovecat and crew discuss the discourse: how to have meaningful interactions and conversations, and how to avoid common pitfalls. Concept: Lovecat Execution: Lovecat, Steeeve, Tarro, Mike the Dog, and Ryder Thanks to our friends who supported us through thick and thin, and to all the amazing people who contributed thoughts, ideas, and time to this e…

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"Baby Reindeer" - Caitlin O'Ryan & Vick Krishna 41:04

4M ago41:04

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Send us a text Actress and poet Caitlin O'Ryan (Outlander), and comedian and actor, Vick Krishna (Fallout) joined host Reshma Gopaldas to talk about Netflix's recent hit, Baby Reindeer, starring and created by Richard Gadd. Gadd plays "Donny" and Jessica Gunning co-stars as "Martha." Baby Reindeer is based on Gadd's true life story, of the time in …

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Episode 130: Fake fish, black jello, José André dog treats 46:41

4M ago46:41

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This week on Chewing, Monica recaps her Chicago adventures in beef, beer, bowls, and baseball. Then, she tastes fake fish and talks to Aqua Cultured Foods co-founder and CGO Brittany Chibe! Lastly, Louisa dares Monica & Iris to eat black jello from Costco and dares our dogs to eat treats from José Andrés! chewing.xyz chicagotribune.com/chewingpodca…

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Interview with Dr. Jane Fleishman | Ep #38 38:09

4M ago38:09

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Dr. Jane Fleishman is an accomplished sexuality educator, writer, program developer, and researcher. In 2016, at the age of 62, she received her doctorate in Human Sexuality from the Widener University Center for Human Sexuality Studies after a successful career as a consultant for a large public mental health system. In this fascinating interview …

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ZooTTin' the Breeze 1:25:51

5M ago1:25:51

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After a major episode, Toggle and friends kick back, answer some emails, and shoot the breeze! Plus, hear a review of a classic film that turns the werewolf genre on its head! Concept: Toggle Execution: Toggle, Lovecat, Mike the Dog, and Kyon Thanks to our friends who supported us through thick and thin, and to all the amazing people who contribute…

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Interview with Mayor Brett Smiley | Ep #37 35:35

5M ago35:35

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Brett Smiley is the married, gay mayor of Providence, Rhode Island, the first in the city's 400-year history. Elected to office in 2022 on his second try for the job, Smiley got his start in Rhode Island politics years before, serving as Chief Operating Officer for Providence and Director of Administration for the Ocean State, as well as Chief of S…

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Tackling Taboos - A Guide to Zoo Research 1:39:54

6M ago1:39:54

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Credibility, Motivation, and Trust: Dr. Alexandra Zidenberg and Dr. Birgit Stetina discuss their experiences researching the zoophile community, while Aqua breaks down the key ingredients to a successful research partnership with an elusive hidden population. Plus, we examine FurScience's history contending with zoophilia in the furry fandom. Conce…

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Interview with Rick Miller | Ep #36 37:08

6M ago37:08

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Rick Miller is a psychotherapist who works extensively with gay men. Gay himself, he has pioneered the use of mind-body experiential therapy to assist gay men, and other members of the LGBTQ+ community, in dealing with early life trauma. Through doing such work, Rick has helped many in the community discover inner strength, build personal resilienc…

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Episode 129: Chef Geno Bahena, La Grande Boucherie, John’s Food & Wine 48:49

6M ago48:49

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This week, Monica and Louisa talk about mole, French food, and corned beef. First, Monica talks to veteran chef Geno Bahena who’s now cooking at Manchamanteles. Then, Monica talks to Emil Stefkov, founder of La Grande Boucherie, which claims it’s the biggest restaurant in Chicago. Finally, Louisa reveals details on the corned beef sandwich at John’…

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The Meat Panopticon - Living Under the Thumb of Carnism 2:12:18

7M ago2:12:18

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Aqua, Steeeve, and Lovecat discuss the downfall of Dean Foods, the specter of carnism, the meat industry's 24/7 digital command center, and the burgeoning meat alternatives which could help save our planet -- and the lives of the animals that we share it with. Plus, Eggshell recites a zooey sonnet that heralds the springtime. Concept: Steeeve Execu…

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From In the Dark: The Runaway Princesses 15:34

8M ago15:34

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The wives and daughters of Dubai’s ruler live in unbelievable luxury. So why do the women in Sheikh Mohammed’s family keep trying to run away? The New Yorker staff writer Heidi Blake joins In the Dark’s Madeleine Baran to tell the story of the royal women who risked everything to flee the brutality of one of the world’s most powerful men. In four e…

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Enshittification 1:53:41

8M ago1:53:41

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The Internet is getting shittier. Aqua and Toggle are joined by Tarro to discuss the decay of Internet platforms, a process known as enshittification, and how it affects zoos. Plus, join a party of adventurers as they fight against the Cult of Belial to save a unicorn goddess! Concept: Aqua Execution: Toggle and Aqua Special Guest: Tarro Thanks to …

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Episode 128: Maxwells Trading, Feld, next gen chefs 47:28

8M ago47:28

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This week, Monica and Louisa talk about the next gen of chefs and King Cake season. Monica interviews chef Erling Wu-Bower who just opened Maxwell Trading, plus chef and TikTok star Jacob Potashnick who’s planning to open Feld in Chicago. Then, Louisa gives us the rundown on Roscas, and what she's hoping for King Cake season. chewing.xyz chicagotri…

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Jake Johnson - "New Girl" & "We're Here to Help" - Working with Zooey Deschanel & How They Knew Nick & Jess Were Important 29:55

9M ago29:55

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Send us a text Jake Johnson (Minx, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-verse) joins for an episode of Son of a Binge to chat all about New Girl, his new podcast, "We're Here to Help," with Garrett Reynolds, his friendship with co-stars Zooey Deschanel, Max Greenfield, Lamorne Morris, and Hannah Simone, and what it was like working with Tom Cruise. Jake ope…

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Nightmare Scenario - Facing Homelessness 1:17:12

9M ago1:17:12

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Everything goes sideways when Jaime's dad finds his notebook. Steeeve and Lovecat interview two zoos for whom the specter of homelessness is all too real, and discuss what they could do if they were to face their nightmare scenario. Concept: Steeeve Execution: Steeeve, Eggshell, Lovecat, and Toggle Thanks to our friends who supported us through eve…

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Episode 127: Zooey Deschanel, Mike Sula, Malört 40:27

9M ago40:27

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This week, Monica and Louisa talk about the holidays, health, and drinks! Monica interviews Zooey Deschanel about her health app. Monica attends the 90th anniversary party for Malört and talks to our pal and James Beard award winning writer and pop-up maestro Mike Sula about his secret homemade drink made with wormwood. Finally, Louisa shares her e…

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Jason Isaacs ("Harry Potter") - "Archie" - Playing Cary Grant 29:27

9M ago29:27

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Send us a text Jason Isaacs (Harry Potter, Sex Education) joins Son of a Binge to chat all about his stint playing Archie Leach, known to most as Cary Grant, on Britbox's Archie. Based on the book, "Archie", by Grant's ex-wife Dyan Cannon, and BAFTA-winner Jeff Pope, Archie tells the story of a young boy who turned himself into one of Hollywood's b…

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Amber Benson - "Slayers" - "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" 38:51

9M ago38:51

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Send us a text Amber Benson (Buffy the Vampire Slayer) joins to chat all about her new Audible series, "Slayers: A Buffyverse Story," starring Charisma Carpenter, James Marsters, Juliet Landau, Danny Strong, Emma Caulfield, Anthony Head, and more. Ever wonder what happened to Buffy (Sarah Michelle Gellar) Spike (James Martsters), Angel (David Borea…

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Episode 126: Kevin Pang, Michele Norris, power foods 1:22:42

10M ago1:22:42

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This week, Monica and Louisa catch up after getting stuffed at Thanksgiving. Monica talks to America’s Test Kitchen’s Kevin Pang about his new book co-written with his dad, “A Very Chinese Cookbook: 100 Recipes From China And Not China (But Still Really Chinese).” Then, Monica chats with Emmy and Peabody award-winning journalist Michele Norris abou…

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