Best Brunch Break Podcasts (2024)

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Redefining Fitness: Learn to Listen to Your Body with Body Liberation Coach Hannah Husband 43:58

6d ago43:58

43:58

Are you tired of focusing on your weight or body size? 😩 Well, Hannah Husband and the Body Liberation Playground are here to help! Today on the pod, Hannah shares their relationship with exercise. Like most of us, it began as their desire to change and control their body. Over time, it shifted to their desire to liberate it and feel free. During th…

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Philadelphia Brunch, with Poppy O' Toole 26:34

17d ago26:34

26:34

Andi and Miquita are joined by Poppy O' Toole in this special bonus episode recorded in partnership with Philadelphia. In this episode, Andi creates whipped Philadelphia with green seasoning and crispy roast turmeric smashed potatoes with Honey Baked Chicken. It's all washed down with Miquita's 'Apple Crumble on the Rocks' They talk about all thing…

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Asim Chaudhry - Bossman 51:53

20d ago51:53

51:53

Director, Actor, Writer and Comedian Asim Chaudhry joins Andi and Miquita for lunch - and it’s a joyful, hilarious, sun-soaked, and perfect end to the series. Andi has concocted a slow cooked lamb belly with flageolet beans cooked in rum punch , a pickled fig and apple salad, with a butterbean and white corn puree. Miquita’s drink is a sensational …

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E55. Busting Myths to Empower Reproductive Health with Registered Dietitian Rachelle Mallik and Health Coach Heather Sayers Lehman 50:58

20d ago50:58

50:58

Fertility health is an area rife with nutrition misinformation and opportunistic influencers. 💸💸💸 I have registered dietitian Rachelle Mallik on the pod, and she is here to share her vast knowledge of nutrition and reproductive health! Rachelle’s experience while pregnant left her wishing there was more support and information on nutrition for preg…

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Adjoa Andoh - That's Punk 52:11

27d ago52:11

52:11

Actress Adjoa Andoh joins Andi and Miquita for lunch. She brings her friend, Producer and Creative Consultant, Adele Cross. It's a meal fit for a Lady Danbury. - an Andi special of a sweet potato and coconut dumpling, tamales, caramelised onions with prunes, with an oyster mushroom and an ackee puree. It's all washed down with Miquita's sake, white…

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Vanessa Feltz - Vanessa's Evanescent Fish Dish 49:36

1M ago49:36

49:36

Broadcaster Vanessa Feltz joins Andi and Miquita, and becomes the first guest to have a dish named after them - a salted cod, steamed over curried fennel and onion, with green gazpacho. Vanessa discusses growing up in "Swimming pool and chopped liver belt" of Jewish North London, a world of 70's dinner parties, and a neighbours including the likes …

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E54. Why It’s So Difficult To Let Go of Perfectionism and Steps to Stop with Health Coach Heather Sayers Lehman 27:30

1M ago27:30

27:30

You know how "perfect" is supposed to be the ultimate compliment? 🙋🏻‍♀️ You LOOK perfect! 😍 Your WORK is perfect! 👍🏼 Your KIDS did perfect! 🏆 Your HOME is perfect! 🏡 Then one day you wake up so exhausted from chasing perfection that you chuck it all out the window...but then you get so afraid of NOT being perfect that you scoop it all back up and t…

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Emily Campbell - Be What You Can See 45:16

1M ago45:16

45:16

Athlete Emily Campbell joins Miquita and Andi for a salt fish salad, pickled cucumber & jalapeño broth, sweet potato fritters, roast garlic oil, and seared wagyu beef - a huge menu because it's not every day you have an Olympian in the house! The three of them discuss how Emily has become the most successful British Weightlifter of modern times, an…

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Sandi Toksvig - A Table Of Excellent Women 52:52

2M ago52:52

52:52

Writer, Comedian, and Broadcaster Sandi Toksvig takes her place at Andi and Miquita's table today, and it's one of those rare Stirring It Up occasions where there are two extra guests. Sandi brings her wife, Therapist Debbie Toksvig, and Author and Journalist Catherine Mayer On the menu today is wild garlic grits, slow braised lamb, and plantain, a…

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E53. Breaking Free: Authentic Living Without Social Media with Amelia Hruby 45:37

2M ago45:37

45:37

Have you ever considered breaking up with social media, but you are left thinking, what if I am missing out by leaving? You are not alone. Today on the pod, I am joined by Amelia Hruby! Amelia is a writer, educator, and podcaster with a PhD in philosophy. She is the founder of Softer Sounds, a feminist podcast studio for entrepreneurs and creatives…

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Texas Takeover: Uber Underwear Mishaps, Fashion Fails, and Airbnb Nightmares 1:48:09

2M ago1:48:09

1:48:09

Ever wondered what could go wrong when ordering an Uber in your underwear? Brace yourself for a rollercoaster of laughs and chaos as we recount our latest escapades on the Brunch Hour Podcast! We kick things off with Styles' hilarious attempt at updating our podcast intro and his novice-level camera skills. Our conversation strolls down memory lane…

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Alison Steadman - Cocktails and Quizzes 41:37

2M ago41:37

41:37

It's a special afternoon in the Oliver household, as Actress Alison Steadman joins Andi and Miquita for an afternoon gimlet, and three types of fish - red mullet, sea bream and mackerel, finished with tamarind butter and wild garlic oil. She brings her husband, Actor Michael Elwyn. High on the agenda is the business of acting - as you'd expect with…

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Father's Day Special - The Lesser Spotted Garfield 38:33

2M ago38:33

38:33

Ahead of Father's Day we welcome Garfield Hackett... To his own table! As Andi's partner and step-father to Miquita, Garfield has been - in the word's of his loved ones - "the thread that holds the family together, the backbone". Over a feast of soft pumpkin fungee, fried snapper, wild garlic oil and charred pardon peppers, they discuss first meeti…

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E52. Navigate Body Comments & Talk Back to Body Talk with Health Coach Heather Sayers Lehman 35:09

2M ago35:09

35:09

Have you ever been at a loss for words after comments on someone’s body (maybe yours)? 👀 Did you find something you wanted to say, or were you left speechless waking up at 3 am thinking, “THIS is what I should have said…” 🤦🏻‍♀️ Well, I am here to help you navigate the uncomfortable world, that is, body talk. What if I am the one commenting? What if…

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Tom Kerridge - Have You Had Rice Today? 47:19

2M ago47:19

47:19

Chef Tom Kerridge is invited around to Andi and Miquita's table for a feast of slow cooked pork belly simmered in sour orange juice, mofongo (mashed plantain and green banana), shredded spring greens, pickled rhubarb, and Chinese cabbage. He brings his wife, the sculptor Beth Cullen-Kerridge. Choosing chaos over calm, solving problems through swimm…

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Davina McCall - Together Again, Finally. 1:04:32

3M ago1:04:32

1:04:32

Broadcaster Davina McCall joins Andi and Miquita for a real family affair. She brings her best friend Sarah Hiscox for a lunch of chicken with a chilli and nduja glaze, yellow beetroot fritters, wild garlic oil and Cavalo Nero. Laughter recalling the days up together in West London, Davina's start in TV, and being Miquita's 'coolest babysitter', se…

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E51. Connecting with Yourself Through Intuitive Eating with Registered Dietitian Leah Kern and Health Coach Heather Sayers Lehman 40:08

3M ago40:08

40:08

Have you ever felt trapped in a cycle of dieting and discontent with your eating habits? 🔄 Today on the pod, I am joined by Leah Kern, a unique voice in the field of intuitive eating. As an anti-diet dietitian and certified intuitive eating counselor, Leah brings a spiritual approach to her practice, a perspective that I was eager to explore. ✨ Our…

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Andi and Miquita - The Work You Do When No One is Watching 35:23

3M ago35:23

35:23

Stirring It Up is BACK for another series, with Andi and Miquita using the first episode as a chance for the two of them to catch up on each others news Throwing fabulous parties for turning forty, and celebrating a best friend's sixtieth. How entering a new decade has changed everything. Puppy life, milestones, and adventures apart are all on the …

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E50. Dismantling Our Standard of Being Exceptional: Prioritizing Personal Satisfaction over Social Approval with Alison Bell and Susan Marine 44:55

3M ago44:55

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Have you ever felt torn between what you want and what everyone expects from you Have you felt confused about how to even differentiate the two? Today’s episode is a fun one! My two besties of a zillion years, Alison Bell and Susan Marine, join me on the pod! The three of us talk about “Should I do this thing?” and digging deep into what drives us.…

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E49. The Trick to Traveling Without Food Obsession with Health Coach Heather Sayers Lehman 29:17

3M ago29:17

29:17

Hitting the road can feel liberating UNLESS you've got some tricky issues with food. 😰 For some, it can feel stressful, unpredictable, unsafe, and out of control. For others, it can feel like leaving rules behind but still packing in the guilt. Is it possible to travel without thinking much about food at all? It absolutely is possible! I talk about…

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E48. How Crying at Brunch Inspired New Work Boundaries with Laura Zeyen 36:20

4M ago36:20

36:20

Sometimes, you find yourself the only one crying at brunch. 😭 Everyone else seems happy with their work, but you're answering calls, crying out of frustration, and being overwhelmed. Not anymore!!! Laura Zeyen joins me again today to discuss how setting work boundaries was an emotional game-changer for her. She shares her experience of reclaiming p…

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E47. Step-by-Step for Saying NO to Support Healthy Habits with Health Coach Heather Sayers Lehman 27:45

4M ago27:45

27:45

No. No, thank you. I’d love to but I can’t. Maybe next time. 👋 Today, I am talking all about building resilience and the power of saying "No." Always saying yes is not a healthy choice. Sometimes, you need to say no because you don't have the time, you need to take care of yourself first, or you don't want to do the thing! I will discuss how to qui…

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E46. Negative Self-Talk? Four Steps to Change the Tone with Health Coach Heather Sayers Lehman 32:24

4M ago32:24

32:24

Today’s topic is self-talk! Ohhhhh boy. 👀 Unfortunately, many voices tell us there are problems that we need to fix when things in our lives start to become out of our control. It is usually impossible to completely ignore the voices in our heads. 😏 Instead, there is a way to hear it and create a strategy of coping with it. In this episode, I will …

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E45. Is My Good/Bad Labeling Hurting Me or Others? with Health Coach Heather Sayers Lehman 31:39

4M ago31:39

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Today's topic is something I was guilty of in my past: the moralizing of healthy behaviors. Whether you have moralized healthy behaviors before or had someone do this to you, this episode is for you! Let's delve into the damaging belief that there are 'good' and 'bad' foods and that foods can only be placed into these two boxes. This oversimplifica…

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E44. Why the Best Exercise Routine is One You Will Do with Health Coach Heather Sayers Lehman 27:06

4M ago27:06

27:06

I got very personal today! 👀 I talked about how exercise was a key piece of the puzzle when I was recovering from PTSD and depression. It solidified to me how important exercise was in my daily life. Ok, back to my usual chipper podcast show notes! Have you wanted to implement an exercise routine but are confused about where to begin? You are in lu…

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E43. Redefining Success: Trying Realistic Approaches to Health with Health Coach Heather Sayers Lehman 23:32

5M ago23:32

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Have you ever wondered if your definition of success is creating a bar that you can’t clear? 🥴 Today’s episode is all about redefining success. Many times, we set unrealistic goals for ourselves when it comes to our wellness habits. In this episode, I will walk through the five things that people think success is: perfection, major results, feeling…

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NY: Evolving Friendships, and Creative Pursuits w/ Karyn Elle 1:56:02

5M ago1:56:02

1:56:02

Ever found yourself chuckling over chicken and waffles while pondering the deeper intricacies of brunch culture and evolving friendships? That's exactly where Lamp, Ryan, Shadra, Karyn and I land in our latest Brunch Hour Podcast episode. We spill the beans on our recent trip to Free Bird, where the dive bar charm meets Westchester chic, and compar…

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Katie Piper - Finding Your Why 42:38

5M ago42:38

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Presenter Katie Piper is the final guest of series 3, alongside husband Richard. They are Invited by Andi and Miquita " to exercise the brunch muscle" over a table of very special pancakes. Katie and Richard talk about their first meeting, swapping Blackberry pins, turning adversity into advocacy, and setting up her foundation. There's also *more* …

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E42. Five Keys to Promoting Health Sustaining Behaviors with Health Coach Heather Sayers Lehman 25:43

5M ago25:43

25:43

Did you know there are five specific tenets for supporting lasting behavior change? 🤔 Did you know a lot of popular approaches to health do NOT focus on what we know works? 🤯 Today, we're talking about the following keys to promoting health sustaining behaviors: Spark intrinsic motivation to inspire and maintain change. Reinforce behaviors over out…

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Jay Rayner - The Jay Rayner Quartet 53:36

5M ago53:36

53:36

Restaurant critic and broadcaster, Jay Rayner joins Andi and Miquita for dinner. He brings his wife Pat. An Andi' soul food staple' of Stout braised oxtail, washed down with plenty of Friday night wine, means there's a lively conversation about music, Masterchef, 37 year old conversations, the joy of radio and much more. Jay and Pat also talk about…

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E41. How Do We Make Space By Assessing Our Bandwidth? Strategies for Healthy Habit Adoption with Health Coach Heather Sayers Lehman 38:25

5M ago38:25

38:25

Picture this: your life as a cup, brimming with responsibilities—how do you pour in healthy habits without causing a spill? 🫗 It's all about understanding your bandwidth. Today we're walking the tightrope between self-kindness and self-improvement. We'll navigate through the noise of daily to-dos and offer you a lifeline of practical strategies for…

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E40. Stress Management Part Two - Build Your Stress Coping Toolkit: Get Ahead of Stress with Health Coach Heather Sayers Lehman 35:18

5M ago35:18

35:18

Today's topic is about stress management in my ongoing series, "What Works For Me?" 🤔 This episode is part two of the episodes dedicated to stress management. Today, we will focus on solving our stress using our Coping Toolkit. I developed this way of handling stress while writing my book, "Don't Eat It. DEAL With It! Second Edition: Your Guidebook…

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Mother's Day Special - Interviewing Each Other 51:13

5M ago51:13

51:13

What's it like being mothered by Andi? What's it like having Miquita as a daughter? Get ready for a very special, very personal episode ahead of Mother's Day, where Andi and Miquita sit down, mother to daughter, for a very personal lunch. On the menu is one of Miquita's favourite childhood dishes. Also on the menu is plenty of conversation about th…

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Afua Hirsch - Extra Helpings 18:15

5M ago18:15

18:15

More chat with Afua Hirsch and her sister Ama, from their visit to Andi and Miquita's table. We hear more about Ama's work as a child and educational psychotherapist, why Roger Federer's parents were staying in Afua's old bedroom, and much more, including Miquita's specially prepared drink, and more on Andi's recipe. An Offscript Production, and Ya…

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Afua Hirsch - Listen to The Whisper 44:52

6M ago44:52

44:52

Journalist, Author, Presenter and Academic Afua Hirsch is invited around to join Andi and Miquita for a Friday night feast of lamb, frigola, turnip puree, leek tops and lamb broth, from Andi and the team, and a delicious spring spritzer from Miquita. Afua brings her sister Ama, an educational and child psychologist. The two sisters discuss their cl…

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E39. Find Motivation to Manage Stress When You're Stressed Part One with Health Coach Heather Sayers Lehman 25:31

6M ago25:31

25:31

Today's topic is about stress management in my ongoing series, "What Works For Me?" 🤔 This episode is the first of two episodes dedicated to stress management. Today, we will focus on what is causing our stress, and next week, we will dive into the solutions. In this episode, I will walk you through the three steps of beginning stress management. Y…

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David Seaman - Extra Helpings 15:52

6M ago15:52

15:52

Some behind the scenes chat from Andi and Miquita, including the secret to "Delli rice" and more on Miquita's chai drink, as former England and Arsenal goalkeeper David Seaman and his wife Frankie come over to visit. David and Frankie also reflect on the afternoon from their perspective, including warm words for Andi and Miquita, and a recommendati…

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David Seaman - Safe Hands, Warm Heart 41:06

6M ago41:06

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Former Arsenal, England and QPR Goalkeeper David Seaman joins Andi and Miquita. He brings his wife, Frankie, a professional ice-skater. Over chicken curry and rice, the couple discuss how they met, their professional careers, and the sacrifices they made to get to the top of their professions. David also talks about the diet of his former Arsenal c…

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E38. Making Meal Planning Easier for You with Health Coach Heather Sayers Lehman 39:54

6M ago39:54

39:54

Today's topic is about eating, in my ongoing series, "What Works For Me?" 🤔 In this episode, I will walk you through the four steps I use to break down eating: Planning, Shopping, Prepping, and Cooking. Once we quiet the diet culture voice telling us we need to eat certain things, we can begin to listen to ourselves and what we want and start plann…

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Emeli Sandé - Extra Helpings 15:02

6M ago15:02

15:02

Some extra tidbits from an afternoon of warmth and wonder with Emeli Sandé, and her sister Lucy. There's also some behind the scenes, in-depth chat with Andi about today's recipe, a conversation about faith, and a lovely take on the meal from the sisters' perspective. An Offscript Production, and YaYa Production. Produced by Tayo Popoola. Hosted on…

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Emeli Sandé - Warmth and Wonder 44:59

6M ago44:59

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Singer-songwriter Emeli Sandé joins Andi and Miquita for a vegan feast. She brings her sister Lucy to share stories of love, friendship and family. The role of education in their upbringing, their close relationship, and the influence of their parents is also on the menu. Emeli also talks about her early days in London, her meteoric rise, the chall…

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E37. How to Keep Exercise Flexible & Working for You with Health Coach Heather Sayers Lehman 25:39

6M ago25:39

25:39

Today's topic is about exercise in my ongoing series, "What Works For Me?" We will explore the complexities of exercise, start avoiding using exercise to "fix" our bodies, and discover how to find joy in movement. I will talk about my journey with exercise and how I have learned that the secret to lasting consistency isn't in the calorie count but …

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Tommy Banks & Paul Ainsworth - Extra Helpings 12:33

6M ago12:33

12:33

More recipe conversation with Andi, a detailed description of Miquita's drink, and more behind the scenes chat. We also hear what Michelin starred chefs Tommy Banks and Paul Ainsworth will cook next time Andi and Miquita come to visit. An Offscript Production, and YaYa Production. Produced by Tayo Popoola Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for …

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Tommy Banks & Paul Ainsworth - Raise A Glass For The Partners 43:48

6M ago43:48

43:48

Chefs Paul Ainsworth and Tommy Banks join Andi and Miquita for a lunch of smoked chilli and blood orange syrup chicken wings, curried onion and coconut seasoned rice, twice fried plantain, Dahl, cucumber relish and a buttered ghee chicken broth. Miquita spices up the afternoon with some delicious, and potent, hot toddies. The talk is of their diffe…

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E36. What Do I Want? Steps to Figure Out WWFM (What Works for Me) with Health Coach Heather Sayers Lehman and Laura Zeyen 49:36

6M ago49:36

49:36

Laura Zeyen joins me to co-host this episode about “What Do I Want?” We dive into the different areas of our lives, meal planning and eating, physical activity, stress management, and how we can ask ourselves, “What do I want?” and “What works for me?” in those areas. Laura and I discussed how one way of approaching something could work for a perso…

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Gok Wan - Extra Helpings 9:59

6M ago9:59

9:59

Behind the scenes with Andi and Miquita, as Andi talks more about today's menu. There's also some extra chat from the main interview, and of course we hear from Gok and Fanny McPhee about the afternoon from their perspective. An Offscript, and YaYa Production. Produced by Tayo Popoola. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Gok Wan - The Soul Particle 54:27

6M ago54:27

54:27

Presenter, Stylist, DJ, Cook and Author Gok Wan is the latest brilliant guest to join Andi and Miquita around the table. Gok Wan's brings his dear friend, the incredible Fanny McPhee ("My real name is Allison, but Fanny is funnier") along. Andi cooks up a new recipe of pumpkin and carrot terrine, with a blood orange glaze while Miquita makes up som…

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Jacob Anderson - Extra Helpings 13:01

7M ago13:01

13:01

Behind the scenes with Andi and Miquita as they prepare a lunch with Actor Jacob Anderson as they reflect on their trip to Kenya, and discuss some of their plans for the year ahead. We also hear about the afternoon from Jacob's perspective. To hear their chatl interview make sure you listen to Thursday's episode. An Offscript Production, and YaYa P…

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Milk and Honey Bowie, MD | From Savory Bites to Savvy Insights 2:29:18

7M ago2:29:18

2:29:18

Have you ever found yourself chuckling over a brunch faux pas or nodding in agreement at the mention of "chicken and waffles" being a brunch staple? Well, you're in good company here on Brunch Hour. Join us as we whisk you through a smorgasbord of conversations that venture beyond our plates and into the very fabric of our lives, sprinkled with lau…

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Jacob Anderson - Mistakes Were Made 45:53

7M ago45:53

45:53

Actor and musician Jacob Anderson joins Andi and Miquita for Swedish meatballs, mash potatoes and mushroom gravy - a childhood favourite dish of Miquita. Jacob talks about playing Louis de Pointe du Lac in "Interview With A Vampire", and finding magic of New Orleans during filming. He reflects on the impact of five seasons in a show as huge as "Gam…

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