Best Alex Fergus Podcasts (2024)

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Circadian Rhythm As Health GAME-CHANGER! 57:00

17d ago57:00

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Send us a text Today, we are diving into the fascinating world of light therapy and its impact on our health and well-being. Joining us is the CEO and founder of Block Blue Light, Daniel Ebbett. In this episode, we'll be exploring the science behind red light therapy, the importance of circadian rhythms, and the role of blue light in our sleep patt…

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Red Light Therapy For Eye Health: The MASSIVE Science! 31:33

23d ago31:33

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Send us a text Today, we're diving into red light therapy and its impact on eye health—specifically, eye safety when using it. We'll cover all the essentials you need to know about protecting your eyes while reaping the benefits of red light therapy. Joining me is Bart Wolbers, the mastermind behind this channel and Light Therapy Insiders. Bart is …

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Red Light Rising: NEW Products & GREAT Red Light Tips!! 28:53

25d ago28:53

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Send us a text Hey everyone! Today, I had the pleasure of catching up with one of the co-founders of Red Light Rising, Bryan Gohl. Red Light Rising has been a key player in the red light therapy space for quite a while now. I first connected with them at the Health Optimization Summit in London years ago. Fast forward five years, and here we are ag…

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PRO RLT: Start Your Own Red Light Therapy Business! 15:40

1M ago15:40

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Send us a text Podcast Introduction: Welcome to the show! This episode is for you if you've ever considered integrating red light therapy into your commercial space—whether it's a gym, biohacking center, or physiotherapy clinic. Today, I'm chatting with Cameron Kuechler from Pro RLT, a company specializing in providing red light therapy products ta…

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Red Light Therapy For Anti-Aging: The EXCITING Science! 44:43

2M ago44:43

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Send us a text In this captivating podcast episode, I sit down with James Carroll, a renowned expert in the field of red light therapy (or photobiomodulation as he calls it). With Caroll's extensive experience and deep passion for the subject, this conversation offers a fascinating exploration of the science and potential benefits behind this emerg…

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Kineon Update: MASSIVE Upcoming Products & More 27:11

2M ago27:11

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Send us a text In this podcast, I interview Forrest Smith, co-founder of Kineon. If you haven’t already listened to it, check out the podcast where I interviewed Forrest in 2023. (links below) We were both at the Health Optimisation Summit 2024 in London and caught up with each other “live.” We discussed red light therapy, upcoming developments in …

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FlexBeam: Upgraded Health & Athletics Spot Treatments! (2024) 43:49

2M ago43:49

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Send us a text In this podcast, I interview the CEO and co-founder of Recharge Health, Dr. Bjorn Ekberg. The FlexBeam red light therapy product by Recharge Health is popular. Dr. Bjorn Ekberg has a PhD in the philosophy of science and has written many books on physics and cosmology. His career led him to explore the captivating world of red light t…

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Therasage: Light For Wellness & Healing Support! (2024) 39:42

2M ago39:42

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Send us a text This interview is with Robby Besner, founder of Therasage. Robbie, a longtime advocate for natural health and wellness, discovered the healing benefits of infrared and red light therapy when a family member was diagnosed with Lyme disease. This discovery inspired him to create Therasage. We discuss the history of Therasage and look a…

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Ultimate Guide To New Mito Red Light Products!! (2024) 1:19:04

2M ago1:19:04

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Send us a text In this podcast, I interview Scott from MitoRed Light Therapy in his office in Arizona, USA. MitoRed offers a wide range of products, including hair products, brain products, pet products, and panels of various sizes. Their range is quite impressive. During the interview, we explore the backstory and cool features of these innovative…

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Kineon's Sanderson: STUNNING Red Light Innovations (2023) 18:44

2M ago18:44

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Send us a text In this podcast, I interview Thomas Sanderson, the COO and co-founder of Kineon. Thomas Sanderson and Forrest Smith launched their Move+ product through crowdfunding on Indiegogo, and now they have a great red light therapy for joint products. Other products, such as those for gut health and for the vagus nerve, are also upcoming, as…

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Kineon CEO Forrest Smith Interview: Revolutionary Tech. (2023) 49:30

2M ago49:30

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Send us a text In this podcast, I interview Forrest Smith, the CEO and co-founder of Kineon. We discuss dosing, look at what the light is doing deep in a joint, and discuss why they’ve chosen to use a combination of LEDs and lasers. Why might a small product like this be better than a large panel? Are you interested in hearing us geek out on some s…

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CeraThrive CEO: Brain-Gut Axis And Red Light Therapy! (2023) 31:24

2M ago31:24

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Send us a text Red light therapy is more than panels and face masks. Although the science shows skin health benefits and joint recovery, what about the impact on the brain and gut health? In this podcast, I discuss these topics more with Sarah Turner. Sarah has an interesting background. She started out as a pharmaceutical scientist and is now the …

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810nm Wavelength Health Effects: Guru Spills ALL Beans (2023) 38:40

2M ago38:40

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Send us a text In this podcast: I interview Bart Wolbers, who specializes in red light therapy research. Did you know that there’s more research on 810nm light than 850nm light, yet most products today use 850nm. We are going to do a thorough analysis of the fantastic health benefits of 810nm. Here’s the article we are discussing: The original 810n…

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THOR CEO James Carroll On Red Light Therapy (2023) 1:04:29

2M ago1:04:29

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Send us a text In this podcast, I interview James Carroll, the CEO and founder of Thor Photomedicine. James has been in the industry for over 30 years. He has read many papers and provided hundreds, if not thousands, of presentations. James runs a highly regarded course on photobiomodulation. He works with some of the world’s leading medical center…

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Neuroscientist Dr Beck: Brain Light Therapy SECRETS. (2023) 1:22:21

2M ago1:22:21

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Send us a text In this podcast, I interview the neuroscientist Dr Randy Beck. He discusses the links between photobiomodulation or laser therapy and neuroplasticity. Dr Beck provides one of the best overviews of how light therapy works in the body. He also talks about using a targeted approach when using light therapy in the brain and also the one …

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Dr Lew Lim Interview: Red Light For The Brain Science (2023) 54:50

2M ago54:50

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Send us a text In this podcast, I interview Dr Lew Lim, the founder of Vivelight. Vivelight specializes in medical-grade photobiomodulation devices, which are highly regarded for treating brain disorders and improving cognitive function. ✅ Grab a Vielight product here and use discount code ALEX10 for 10% off: https://aferg.co/vielight Thanks for li…

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LightpathLED Kennedy Interview: Red Light CEO Tells ALL. (2023) 1:32:53

2M ago1:32:53

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Send us a text In this podcast, I interview Scott Kennedy, founder of Lightpath LED. Scott is extremely passionate about red light therapy. He consistently releases innovative products and is deeply involved in the science of red light therapy. We discuss many topics. ✅ For any of Lightpath LED's products, use code ALEX and get 5% off with the foll…

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Clearlight Sauna CEO Kettelhodt: Red Light & Saunas. (2023) 40:05

2M ago40:05

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Send us a text In this podcast, I interview Johannes Kettelhodt, founder and CEO of Clearlight Sauna International. Clearlight is an infrared sauna company tapping into the benefits of red light therapy. Johannes has a background in engineering. We discussed the benefits of sauna therapy, red light therapy, and the benefits of both combined. ✅ Clea…

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Liam Pingree Interview: Brain Light Innovator's Revelations (2023) 33:50

2M ago33:50

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Send us a text In this podcast, I interview Liam Pingree, co-founder of Neuronic. Neuronic sells red light therapy headsets that people have had extraordinary results with. Liam shares his interesting journey of entering the red light therapy field and some exciting products and developments. ✅ For a Neuradiant 1070 use discount code ALEXF5 and the…

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Lumaflex Body Pro CEO Graham: Red Light INNOVATION, AND...MORE (2023) 11:15

2M ago11:15

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Send us a text In this podcast, I interview John Graham, founder and CEO of Lumaflex Body Pro We talk about his brand new flexible waterproof red light therapy pad, how it’s beneficial for not only athletes but also the general population, and some exciting new products. ✅ If you want to grab a Lumaflex, click here: https://aferg.co/lumaflex - try …

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Weber Medical Laser Watch: REVOLUTIONARY Endolight®? (2023) 12:10

2M ago12:10

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Send us a text In this podcast, I interview Kaan Tasarsu from Weber Medical. Weber Medical is a medical device company introducing its new consumer line of products. We discuss its wearable product, the Endolight, other products, the company history, and more. ✅ If you want a Weber Endolight, use discount code ALEX and the following link: https://a…

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Unleashing Your Beauty: Solawave´s Silberstein Interview! (2024) 41:13

2M ago41:13

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Send us a text In this podcast, I interview Andrew Silverstein, co-founder and CEO of Solawave Solarwave is a company that produces the popular solar wave wand. We’ll discuss this product, some of their other products, Andrew’s unique background, and how he ended up in the red light therapy space. ✅ Grab a Solawave here: https://aferg.co/solawave -…

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Sauna Space Brian Richards: Red Light & Sauna COMBINED. (2023) 20:22

3M ago20:22

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Send us a text A common question I receive is whether combining red light therapy and infrared sauna is beneficial. Should we combine them, or should we separate them for optimal benefit? In this podcast, I interview Brian Richards. Brian is the CEO and founder of Sauna Space, a company that has developed a revolutionary method of combining the ben…

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Chroma Founder: Is More Red Light Therapy Power Better? (2023) 1:00:24

3M ago1:00:24

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Send us a text In this podcast, I interview Michael Shapiro, founder of Chroma. He runs the company Advanced Human Engineering and is a NASA Air Force and MDA-funded engineer. We discuss dosing power outputs, why he likes more power, why he prefers NIR wavelengths over red wavelengths, and much more. We go beyond red light therapy and explore the w…

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MitoRed Light Scott Chaverri Interview: CEO Explains All. (2023) 1:12:28

3M ago1:12:28

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Send us a text In this podcast, I talk to Scott Chiaveri, the founder and CEO of MitoRed Light. We'll discuss how he’s launching a product with lasers, why he thinks panels don’t need additional power, how green light is not always green light, and why his products don’t use pulsing. Listen to the end because he gives me some criticism about my vid…

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PlatinumLED Light Therapy's CEO, Mark Sawyer. (2019) 42:09

3M ago42:09

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Send us a text If you are interested in red light therapy, particularly with PlatinumLED Light Therapy’s Biomax panels, then kick back, relax, and listen. I’m interviewing Mark Sawyer, the founder of Platinum LED Therapy. I’ve learned a lot from Mark. He’s passionate and knowledgeable about red light therapy, LED lights, and grow lights. In fact, t…

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Amanda Hesser's Persian Rice Bowl with Barberries 1:06:06

10M ago1:06:06

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One of my all-time favorite food writers is Amanda Hesser, the co-founder of Food52 and author of The New York Times Cookbook, and it's a huge thrill to have her on Lunch Therapy this week. In today's session, I ask her all about Cooking for Mr. Latte (one of my all-time favorite food books), how she went from being a writer to starting a business,…

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John Birdsall's "Pretty Boring" Cheese Sandwich 57:17

11M ago57:17

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The James Beard award-winning biographer of James Beard, John Birdsall, swings by the office today for a lunch therapy session. We talk all about who'd be the best actor to play James Beard, how the pandemic interrupted his book tour plans, raw onions, working at Deborah Madison's Greens in a Zen Center in SF, and how his gentle temperament worked …

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Dwight Garner's Peanut Butter and Pickle Sandwich 54:47

11M ago54:47

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Dwight Garner is one of the most feared and yet funny voices in the pages of The New York Times Book Review, where he's one of their most beloved critics, as well as the former editor. He's now the author of a brand new book called The Upstairs Delicatessen and in today's session we talk all about being a book critic with a book, facing the authors…

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Abi Balingit's Ground Beef and Corn Tortillas 58:37

11M ago58:37

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Welcome back to Lunch Therapy! Today's patient, Abi Balingit, is the creator of the blog ⁠The Dusky Kitchen⁠ and the author of the brand new, Filipino-American dessert cookbook, ⁠Mayumu⁠. In today's session, we talk all about growing up in California, her parents' Filipino background, the food that they cooked and how she took a lot of it for grant…

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Leah Koenig’s Fajitas with Leftover Chicken and Peppers 56:23

1y ago56:23

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Today's Lunch Therapy patient, Leah Koenig, is the author of seven cookbooks, including The Jewish Cookbook and Modern Jewish Cooking. Her latest, Portico, is all about Roman Jewish cuisine and our conversation today covers everything Roman and Jewish, from frying artichokes to weighing fish. We also delve into Leah's relationship to food and cooki…

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Amy Thielen's Leftover Baked Potatoes and Onions from the Garden 59:55

1y ago59:55

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This week's Lunch Therapy patient is Amy Thielen, the multitalented cookbook author and chef whose latest cookbook, Company, is hot off the presses and features 125 amazing new recipes. In today's session, we talk all about Amy's childhood in Park Rapids, Minnesota, her journey to New York's four-star restaurant kitchens, and her journey back to wh…

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Alex Jung's Miyeokguk 57:43

1y ago57:43

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Today's patient, Alex Jung, is an accomplished journalist for New York Magazine and Vulture, who's profiled countless celebrities and been nominated for a National Magazine Award. He's currently got the best gig in the city, writing the column "The Year I Ate New York" for which he dines across all five boroughs, cataloguing his experiences every t…

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Rosie Schaap's Northern Irish Latkes 1:01:49

1y ago1:01:49

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Raise your glass to this week's Lunch Therapy patient: Rosie Schaap, the author of two books (Drinking with Men, Becoming a Sommelier) and the former Drink columnist for The New York Times. In today's episode, we talk all about drinking, how to manage it, how to know when it's gone too far, and how everything changes as you get older. We also talk …

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Susan Spungen's French Vegetable Salad 59:17

1y ago59:17

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My patient today is the illustrious food stylist and recipe developer Susan Spungen, the author of the brand new book Veg Forward, and the founding editor at Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia. You very likely have seen her work food styling for such films as Julie & Julia, It's Complicated, and Eat, Pray, Love. In today's session, we talk all about t…

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Anya von Bremzen's American Slice 56:06

1y ago56:06

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This week's Lunch Therapy patient, Anya von Bremzen, is the author of a brand new book, National Dish, that's been called "a fast-paced, entertaining travelogue" by The New York Times. In today's episode, we learn all about the ways Russia uses borsch for propaganda, the meat pie with ketchup she ate growing up (her family's version of "pizza"), li…

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Jeff Gordinier's Asparagus and Mushroom Sandwich 1:01:28

1y ago1:01:28

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Jeff Gordinier is one of the most prolific, influential food writers in the biz: not only does he work on Esquire's Best Restaurants list every year, he contributes regularly to The New York Times as both a food writer and a poetry critic (!) AND he's the author of the book Hungry, for which he traveled around the world with René Redzepi, frequentl…

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Lee Sung Jin's Classic Shakshuka 1:01:30

1+ y ago1:01:30

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Welcome back to Lunch Therapy! We start this brand new season with Lee Sung Jin, the creator of Netflix's hit show BEEF. I worked with Lee several years ago on the ABC sitcom The Real O'Neals and since then he's gone on to write for Dave, Tuca and Bertie, and now his breakout, runaway hit starring Steve Yeun and Ali Wong. In today's session, we tal…

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The California Veggie Sandwich with Starlee Kine 59:47

1+ y ago59:47

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My guest today is the creator of one of my favorite podcasts of all time, The Mystery Show with Starlee Kine. If you haven't listened to that, turn this off and go do that first. It's amazing. I asked Starlee if she had a favorite recipe and she didn't. I asked her if she had a favorite thing to eat in L.A. and she sent me to Griffith Park to eat t…

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Ramen Noodles with Mushrooms, Chiles, and Lime with Chris Tucker 56:04

1+ y ago56:04

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Vegan chef Chris Tucker (@veganchefchristucker) is a private vegan chef -- he's making vegan desserts for Elton John's Oscar party in two weeks! -- who appeared on Season Four of The Great American Baking Show. In today's episode, Chris sends me Heidi Swanson's recipe for caramelized mushrooms with chilies and peanuts and lime and cilantro which I …

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Whey Pancakes with Homa Dashtaki 50:09

1+ y ago50:09

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Today's guest, Homa Dashtaki, is the co-founder (along with her father) of The White Mustache yogurt, some of the most celebrated yogurt in the country. She's also the author of a brand new cookbook called Yogurt & Whey (coming out March 5th) that gives away her signature yogurt recipe as well as all of the things you can make with the yogurt itsel…

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Baked Chicken Thighs with Butter and Onions with Aaron Hutcherson 1:00:20

1+ y ago1:00:20

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Our guest this week, Aaron Hutcherson, is a writer and recipe developer for The Washington Post's Voraciously and recently moved to Washington, D.C. for the gig. In today's episode, we learn all about Aaron's previous career as a wealth manager on Wall Street, how he grew up loving being in the kitchen with his mother, and how her unpretentious app…

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Keema Pau with Karan Soni 1:00:20

1+ y ago1:00:20

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This week Karan Soni, who you may recognize from Deadpool or Miracle Workers, shares a recipe from the Dishoom cookbook for Keema Pao: a punchy combination of yogurt, ground lamb, and an herb paste made with mint and cilantro. Learn all about Karan's childhood in India, how his parents sent him to a boarding school to lose weight, how he learned to…

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Sheng Jian Bao with Jenn Harris 54:14

1+ y ago54:14

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This week we're shaking things up, shifting from a "you've got to taste this" recipe to a "you've got to taste this" field trip! LA Times food writer and host of The Bucket List Jenn Harris knows more about L.A. food than most people twice her age; that's because she grew up here with a Jewish grandmother and Chinese grandmother who love to eat. To…

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Silesian Heaven Crispy Pierogis with Nicole Rucker 59:56

1+ y ago59:56

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One of my favorite bakers (and favorite people) is Nicole Rucker, owner of Fat & Flour in the Grand Central Market here in L.A., and the very first guest on my very first podcast, Lunch Therapy. In today's episode of "You've Got to Taste This," Nicole sends me a recipe for Silesian Heaven crispy pierogis from "Pierogi" by Zuza Zak. These pierogis a…

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Makoviy Rulet with Felicity Spector 1:00:24

1+ y ago1:00:24

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This week's "You've Got to Taste This" recipe comes to us from Felicity Spector, a Harvard Fulbright scholar and London-based journalist, whose interest in Ukraine and Russia far precedes the current conflict there. That interest certainly informs her recipe choice: Makoviy Rulet, a braided babka-ish bread studded with apples and infused with a swe…

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Porcini Rosemary Tomato Sauce with Noah Galuten 54:01

1+ y ago54:01

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Welcome to "You've Got to Taste This," my brand new podcast centered around dishes that are so good, you've simply got to taste them. My first guest is Noah Galuten, author of the upcoming Don't Panic Pantry Cookbook, inspired by the YouTube show he does with his wife, comedian Iliza Shlesinger. For today's episode, Noah offers up his pasta with dr…

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Thanksgiving Pies with Charlotte Druckman 57:11

2y ago57:11

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Now I know most of you already have your Thanksgiving desserts planned out, but just in case you need a little inspiration, I invited Charlotte Druckman (Women on Food, Kitchen Remix) on the podcast to discuss all the pies she tasted recently for a New York Magazine article. We're talking Thanksgiving pies from New York's best bakeries with excitin…

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Cooking Puerto Rican with Illyanna Maisonet 54:28

2y ago54:28

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The author of the brand-new, hotly-anticipated Puerto Rican cookbook DIASPORICAN, Ilyanna Maisonet, swings by the podcast today to talk all about cooking Puerto Rican. We cover achiote oil, her mother's mushroom chicken, which ingredients are different in Puerto Rico vs. the U.S., persimmon cookies, and lots more. Plus: learn how Illyanna pivoted f…

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Weeknight Dinners with Melissa Clark 46:38

2y ago46:38

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Everyone's favorite cookbook author and NYT columnist, Melissa Clark, is back on the pod to talk all about that tricky old subject: weeknight dinners. With her brand new cookbook, Dinner in One, Melissa proves that it takes just a few flourishes to turn a humdrum meal into something special. Today we talk about Thanksgiving on a sheet pan (!), how …

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