Best Confection Podcasts (2024)

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Ep 282 The FDA still hates you, but now so does Big Confection 23:37

10d ago23:37

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Big Food, which is those mega-corporations, seem not to like you too very much. They'll take your cash, for sure, but don't start thinking about what the ingredients are in those "foods" they sell. The food additives mentioned in Episode 278 are the source idea for this episode. It goes deeper than just food additives since the problems with our he…

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Cultural Confections 1:09:52

21d ago1:09:52

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In Season 6, Episode 7 of The Brown Sound Podcast, Daniel and Javi dissect the Coeur D'Alene incident involving the University of Utah Women's Basketball team, unraveling the complexities of cultural misunderstandings. They also delve into the recent ban on diversity statements, exploring its repercussions on inclusivity. Amidst insightful commenta…

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1068: Kate Holowchik Chef/Owner of Lionheart Confections 1:51:21

25d ago1:51:21

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Kate Holowchik is the chef/owner of Lionheart Confections. Kate grew up baking with her family and began baking in corporate kitchens, such as Panera Bread, during college. After going from kitchen to kitchen, from FOH to baking in BOH, she eventually started Lionheart Confections, a baking popup based in New Hampshire, in 2020. Favorite success qu…

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Ep 284 The Escoffier Series, Ch 13, Vegetables, continues 43:26

25m ago43:26

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It's slow going but good work. We move into a few more vegetables, including mushrooms, which could be a whole book, and how to prepare mostly any mushroom well. Also discussed is the basic process to make a good vegetable puree. For Escoffier, what seems plain has a few added steps which do make the ordinary better. Find the text from the episode …

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1076: Charles Morgan, a “Restaurant Guy” 1:40:14

1h ago1:40:14

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Charles Morgan considers himself simply a "restaurant guy" from Atlanta. Charles started in the restaurant business in Gulf coast Florida in 1979. Today he owns approximately 12 restaurants all over the Florida panhandle and the surrounding areas. Favorite success quote/mantra: "Common sense in an uncommon degree is what the world calls wisdom." In…

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1075: Faras Kargar Owner Delbar Restaurant and Bar 1:36:09

14h ago1:36:09

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Fares Kargar is the Owner of Delbar Restaurant and Bibi Eatery in Atlanta, Georgia. Fares was born in Iran and grew up there until he was 18 when he moved to the US. Once in Atlanta, he went to school for hospitality management and while in school, he began working in restaurants. Once he graduated, he moved on to work in many restaurants, includin…

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Brujería & Beyond 59:51

6d ago59:51

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Welcome back to The Brown Sound Podcast Season 6, Episode 9! Daniel and Javi kick off the episode with excitement as they discuss the upcoming R&B Night and dive into planning Javi's epic housewarming party. Delving into the supernatural, the hosts explore their cultural beliefs on ghosts, negative energy, brujería, and superstitions passed down fr…

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Ep 283 The Escoffier Series continues with Ch 13, vegetables and farinacious products 43:26

3d ago43:26

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The vegetables chapter continues with artichokes, asparagus, eggplant and carrots. I passed over cardoons since that seems a thing of the past. Too bad, that. There's a lot to take away from Escoffier's approach and make it useful at home. I go over some of those techniques and explain how to do them at home and also innovate some new recipes. Find…

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1074: Doug Turbush Chef & Owner Seed Kitchen and Bar 1:55:18

4d ago1:55:18

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Doug Turbush is the Chef & Owner of Seed Kitchen and Bar in Atlanta, GA. Doug started in the business as a 15 year old washing dishes. He went to school for hotel managment and went to the C.I.A. after that. His goal was to open his own restaurant by his early 30s. He lived and cooked in Thailand and lived and cooked in Atlanta until at 39 he opene…

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Graham Linehan Was Right About Gender Ideology 38:59

7d ago38:59

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Graham Linehan has experienced cancel culture firsthand. After building a huge following for his work on the popular TV shows "Father Ted," "Black Books," and "The IT Crowd", Graham became concerned about unscientific gender ideology, including self-identification, males competing against females in women's sports leagues, and experimental gender m…

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More Bass, Less Mids w/ Jason Miller (Kiskanu) & Brian Gandy (Valoya) -Trimmings 35:50

7d ago35:50

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We continue our conversation about LED lighting, Crop Steering, and Cannabis Culture with Jason Miller of Kiskanu & Brian Gandy of Valoya! Kiskanu ValoyaBy Royal Grown Radio

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1073: Jen Hidinger-Kendrick Founder of Giving Kitchen 1:02:35

8d ago1:02:35

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Jen Hidinger-Kendrick is the Founder of Giving Kitchen. Jen and her late husband, Ryan, started a supper club in Atlanta around 2012. The supper club was incredibly successful and finally, four years later, they opened Staplehouse together. Staplehouse was also a great success. However, before the restaurant opened, Ryan was disgnosed with cancer a…

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1072: Damian Otero and Miguel Hernandez, CEO and COO at Rreal Tacos 1:45:11

11d ago1:45:11

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Damian Otero is the CEO of Rreal Tacos and Miguel Hernandez is the company's COO. Damian and Rreal Tacos were previously on the show for episode 945 back in 2022. At that time, Rreal Tacos was opening their third location. Today there are 8 locations with more on the way. They are based in Atlanta, GA. Favorite success quote/mantra: "Create an oppo…

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Taboo Truths 1:12:20

13d ago1:12:20

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In Season 6, Episode 8 of The Brown Sound Podcast, Daniel and Javi dish out some spicy commentary on the bewildering world of cultural fusion foods, tackling dishes shamelessly named with random Spanish words. From tongue-twisting delicacies to tongue-in-cheek social media do's and don'ts, they navigate the complexities of online representation wit…

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1071: Shuai & Corrie Wang Co-Owners of Super Happy Fun Time Group 2:28:32

15d ago2:28:32

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Corrie and Shuai Wang are the co-owners of Super Happy Fun Time Group which operates Jackrabbit Filly and King BBQ in Charleston, SC. Shuai is a Chinese immigrant who grew up in NYC. There he met Corrie while working in restaurants. Corrie is from upstate NY and is also an author. They moved to Charleston together in 2014 and soon after started a f…

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Ep 281 The Escoffier Series, Ch 13, Vegetables and Farinaceous Products 30:40

19d ago30:40

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The Escoffier Series continues as we move into chapter 13. Vegetables is a massive category. Escoffier makes no efforts to be complete simply because there's always innovation that he could never account for. We start the chapter with his list of vegetables (gnocchi and polenta and noodles is for later). Boiling, blanching he calls it, is the first…

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1070: Bret Oliverio Owner of Sup Dogs 2:01:29

18d ago2:01:29

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Bret Oliverio is the Owner of Sup Dogs, based in Greenville, NC. Bret began his post-school career as a radio broadcaster. His brother started Sup Dogs back in 2008 but tragically passed away a few years later. That's when, in 2012, Bret took over the restaurant and continues to own it today. Now, there are two Sup Dogs locations, plus a distillery…

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1069: Sother Teague Creative Drunk and Founder of Sother Hospitality 2:14:19

23d ago2:14:19

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Sother Teague is the "Creative Drunk." He is the Founder of Sother Hospitality, Beverage Director at Amor y Amargo, Cohost of the Speakeasy Podcast, author of "I'm Just Here For The Drinks", and most importantly, a bar tender. Favorite success quote/mantra: "If you're the smartest guy in the room, you're in the wrong room." In this episode we will …

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Bienvenidos A Miami 1:06:49

1M ago1:06:49

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Join Daniel and Javi in Season 6, Episode 6 of the Brown Sound Podcast as they dive into their whirlwind adventure in Miami, Florida. From navigating travel faux pas to mingling with spring breakers amidst city ordinances, the hosts offer hilarious insights from their Latino and Indigenous perspectives. Tune in as they recount their unforgettable e…

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Young Women Need to Stop Oversharing Online: Quillette Cetera Episode 32 48:19

28d ago48:19

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In this conversation, Zoe Booth and Freya India discuss the trend of opening up about mental health online, particularly among women. They explore the influence of mental health companies and the glamorization of mental health struggles on social media. They also discuss the risks of sharing personal information online and the pressure to document …

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More Bass, Less Mids w/ Jason Miller (Kiskanu) & Brian Gandy (Valoya) 59:51

28d ago59:51

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In this episode we sit down with Jason Miller (Kiskanu) & Brian Gandy (Valoya) to discuss Crop Steering, LED Lighting, Market Intentions, Craft Grows, Controlled Environment AG, and more! Kiskanu ValoyaBy Royal Grown Radio

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1067: Matt Berry & Vinny and Dante Marino Co-Owners of DeadProof Pizza Co 2:02:56

1M ago2:02:56

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Matt Berry, Vinny Marino, and Dante Marino are the Co-Owners of Deadproof Pizza Co in New Hampshire. DeadProof Pizza Co is a mobile pizza vendor based in Manchester, NH. Chef Matt Berry created the concept and sought Dante and Vinny for help with marketing. They are all now co-owners of the wildely popular concept. Favorite success quote/mantra: "I…

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1066: Irene Li Co-Owner of Mei Mei Dumplings 2:03:33

1M ago2:03:33

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Irene Li is the co-owner of Mei Mei Dumplings in Boston, MA. Irene grew up in Boston in a Chinese-American family where food was always paramount. She realized her love for cooking while attending Cornell. She and her brother and sister opened Mei Mei Street Kitchen, a food truck, in 2012. In 2018, Irene bought out her co-owner siblings in order to…

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1065: Peter Minich CEO of Fresh City Kitchen 1:37:52

1M ago1:37:52

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Peter Minich is the Owner/CEO of Fresh City Kitchen based in Boston, MA. Peter got his start in the industry at the age of 16 and eventually made his way to Vail, CO to ski and work in kitchens after school. He worked in restaurants there and soon found himself at the Culinary Institute of America. He worked in many fine establishments all over the…

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Behind The Betrayal: Traitors Bonus Episode 46:09

1M ago46:09

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In this bonus episode of Season 6 of the Brown Sound Podcast, Javi and Daniel share their reactions on the shocking finale of the hit show Traitors. Make sure to follow the Brown Sound Podcast on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/brownsoundpodcast Also check out their website https://www.brownsoundpodcast.com…

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Claire Lehmann on Confected Radicalism: Protesting for Protesting's Sake 25:19

1M ago25:19

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In this episode, Claire and I discuss the concept of confected radicalism, which refers to young activists who seek out radical causes despite the success of past movements. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Zoe Booth

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Ep 280 The Escoffier Series, Chapter 12, roasts 29:13

1M ago29:13

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At least once a year most of us roast some meat. Roasts are also for the second Tuesday of the month. There is no special reason to have a roast. Getting it right can seem unnerving. This episode will help remove some of that concern so your next roast is the best it can be. Find the show notes page with the text of the show and a link to the therm…

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Beyond The Brotherhood w/ Jorge "Sleepy" Cariga 1:18:30

1M ago1:18:30

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In Season 6 Episode 5 of the Brown Sound Podcast, we're joined by the passionate Jorge "Sleepy" Cariga, a dedicated brother of Lambda Theta Phi, Latin Fraternity, Inc. Join us as we delve into the profound benefits of joining a Latino Greek Letter Organization and discover why Sleepy's commitment runs deep. Prepare to be inspired and moved by his s…

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Into the Royal Grown Cannabyss Part 2 w/Steve Geider (Cannafest Organizer, Host- Into the Cannabyss), Johnny & Rose (Huckleberry Hill Farms), and Ted (Cannacountry) 35:59

1M ago35:59

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And now for part 2 of the pilot episode of Into the Royal Grown Cannabyss! ~~~ We have a special joint episode this time around with Steve Geider (Cannafest Organizer, Host- Into the Cannabyss), Johnny & Rose (Huckleberry Hill Farms), and Ted (Cannacountry)! We discuss Cannafest, Measure A, the Humboldt County Sungrown Market, Curing & the Limited …

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1064: Edison Yee Principle Partner at Bean Restaurant Group 2:03:12

1M ago2:03:12

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Edison Yee is the President/Partner of Bean Restaurant Group headquartered in Springfield, MA. Edison Yee's father opened a restaurant in Massachusetts 5 decades ago which operated until 2018. Edison started working in his dad's restaurant at the age of 10, back in the 1970s. In 1990, Edison took over the family business and today serves as Preside…

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Ep 279 Butter is better so eat more of it. 27:33

2M ago27:33

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Butter is the subject of this episode. Butter gets a bad rap from the usual suspects of USDA and on-line sources. They all follow the same narrative that it's bad for you because it has saturated fat (what is it saturated with?) and has cholesterol. Your body makes cholesterol naturally because it needs it. It's a vast topic for something as simple…

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1063: Dan Haggerty Co-Owner of Industry East and Stashbox 2:06:56

2M ago2:06:56

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Dan Haggerty is the co-owner of Industry East and Stashbox in Manchester, New Hampshire. Dan got his start in the industry as a dishwasher in an upscale Italian restaurant in Massachusetts. He moved up to prep cook and hated it. He asked if he could be put on FOH and that's when he fell in love with the restaurant industry. After taking many jobs b…

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Into the Royal Grown Cannabyss Part 1 w/Steve Geider (Cannafest Organizer, Host- Into the Cannabyss), Johnny & Rose (Huckleberry Hill Farms), and Ted (Cannacountry) 41:14

2M ago41:14

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We have a special joint episode this time around with Steve Geider (Cannafest Organizer, Host- Into the Cannabyss), Johnny & Rose (Huckleberry Hill Farms), and Ted (Cannacountry)! We discuss Cannafest, Measure A, the Humboldt County Sungrown Market, Curing & the Limited Commodity Market, and more. Tune in to the Living Conversation! Cannafest Into …

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1062: Justin Alpert Restaurant Architect at 42 Architecture 1:16:55

2M ago1:16:55

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Justin Alpert is the owner of 42 Architecture based in Boston, MA. Justin grew up just outside Boston and enjoyed going to restaurants as a kid with his family. He became an architect after school and designed spaces in the realms of medical and residential. He soon realized he did not enjoy the cut-throat, profit-driven mindset of the firms he wor…

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You Asked, We Answered! 1:16:12

2M ago1:16:12

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Tune into Season 6, Episode 4 of the Brown Sound Podcast! Join Javi and Daniel as they delve into the reality show Traitors, spill the tea on Daniel's DM exchange with Phaedra from the Real Housewives Franchise, and express gratitude to our sponsors. Plus, get the scoop on our exciting collaboration with the Idaho Latino Young Professionals Network…

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