Best Crunch Culture Podcasts (2024)

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487: Cap'n Crunch vs Colonel Sanders 32:45

27d ago32:45

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Frank & Tim ponder what makes a good film adaptation: sticking closely to the source material, or creative license? Cheers! Beers of the Week York Beach Beer Long Weekend Pale Ale Exhibit 'A' Brewing Goody Two Shoes Kölsch Support Beer With GeeksBy Thought Bubble Audio

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#71 - The Complete Guide To Measuring Innovation Performance | Dan Toma | OUTCOME 43:31

1h ago43:31

43:31

"Measuring innovation is not about finding one perfect metric; it's about understanding the broader impact on your organization." In this enlightening episode of the Innovation Rockstars podcast, we welcome Dan Toma, acclaimed author, innovation expert, and co-founder of OUTCOME to demystify the complexities of measuring innovation performance. Dan…

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Harrison Butker Said What? 50:32

4h ago50:32

50:32

Today on The Crunch, Ethan and Patrick talk about the Harrison Butker controversy and also talk a bit about Jordan Peterson... thecrunchcast.com/toolkit thecrunchcast.com/store Sunday, Wednesday, and Friday! Our Friday episode is exclusive to our supporters at $10/month and up on Patreon, which you can access at https://patreon.com/thecrunch Follow…

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Molly Baz and lactation-gate, restaurant finances dissected, and Michelin goes to Mexico. Plus, Top Chef midseason check-in with the hosts of Compliments to the Chef. 1:19:29

24m ago1:19:29

1:19:29

A midseason check in on Season 21 of Top Chef. We’re about half way through the season, so LA Food Pod Top Chef correspondent Father Sal is on the pod to dissect the highs, lows and everything in between. We’re also joined by two of my new favorite people - Bits Nicholas and Nancy DaSilva, the hosts of Compliments to the Chef, the must-listen Top C…

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Prepare to be horny for Bridgerton season 3 34:59

26m ago34:59

34:59

Dearest Gentle Listeners, the third season of Netflix's Bridgerton is upon us and it's heaving with bosoms, babes and romantic intrigue. Series leads Penelope Featherington (Nicola Coughlan) and Colin Bridgerton (Luke Newton) are glowed up and loved up, but *spoiler alert* major twists are on the horizon. Stop Everything! romance correspondent Rudi…

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490: Tales of the Nerf Herders 40:10

3h ago40:10

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Vactor from the Vactor-Verse is BACK to talk Tales of the Empire with Tim and Frank! Beers of the Week Coke Zero Jack's Abbey Banner City Light Lager Jefferson's Whiskey Support Beer With GeeksBy Thought Bubble Audio

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Don't Assume in Relationships! 36:04

30m ago36:04

36:04

In this episode of the Crunch: Dr. Ethan's dating corner, Ethan and Patrick diagnose the issues of dating a non-catholic post-conversion, technology hindering the ability to just go for it, assuming things about your partner, and more! thecrunchcast.com/toolkit thecrunchcast.com/store Sunday, Wednesday, and Friday! Our Friday episode is exclusive t…

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Have We Lowered the Christian Standard? 1:00:51

25m ago1:00:51

1:00:51

In this episode of the Crunch the boys start talking about books which leads them to talk about mental health and how we have begun to give a lot more lee-way on what it means to be Christian. thecrunchcast.com/toolkit thecrunchcast.com/store Sunday, Wednesday, and Friday! Our Friday episode is exclusive to our supporters at $10/month and up on Pat…

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Bill Esparza on his journey, "taco bros," David Chang and much, much more. Plus, World's 50 Best recognizes Kato, 5 So Cal restaurants added to the Michelin Guide, and Sweetgreen embraces beef. 1:49:50

12d ago1:49:50

1:49:50

We’re joined by none other than Bill Esparza, the legendary award-winning writer, author, TV fixer and saxophonist. Maybe you’ve read his reporting at Eater, maybe you’ve eaten at one of his many finds, or maybe you’ve seen him on shows like Somebody Feed Phil. Regardless of where you know him from, Bill’s one of the most essential voices in LA foo…

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Episode 151: The great crunch at the Lettuce Club's annual showdown 13:06

3h ago13:06

13:06

By Minnesota Daily

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Falling short with the Guilty Feminist 30:14

39m ago30:14

30:14

Deborah Frances-White host of the hit podcast The Guilty Feminist unpacks unattainable perfection, ageing and spills the tea on the Netflix series Baby Reindeer. Plus Barbara Streisand's Ozempic post and the algorithms that are serving up outrage.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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489: That Is The Narrative 37:09

1h ago37:09

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Tim and Frank are joined by Vactor from The Vactor-Verse to discuss the first promotional photo of David Corenswet as Superman! Beers of the Week Yogi Throat Comfort Tea Yellow Llama Lager Support Beer With GeeksBy Thought Bubble Audio

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Should You End Your Engagement? 34:04

7h ago34:04

34:04

In this episode of the Crunch: Dr. Ethan's Dating Corner, Ethan and Patrick help someone with whether or not they should end their engagement, how to deal with the residuals of a big breakup and what to do about the Red Pill boys. thecrunchcast.com/toolkit thecrunchcast.com/store Sunday, Wednesday, and Friday! Our Friday episode is exclusive to our…

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#70 - Commercialization Eats Culture For Breakfast | Prof. Dr. Andy Wynn | TTIP Global 40:46

14d ago40:46

40:46

"No technology is ever going to make an impact today unless somebody is going to make money from it. And that's the cold hard reality." In this episode, we welcome Prof. Dr. Andy Wynn, CEO TTIP Global, Professor @ IE Business School in Madrid, and professional globetrotter. Facing Andy’s decades of international business and innovation expertise, w…

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The Political Specrum is Widening! 53:59

1d ago53:59

53:59

What's up Crunchies, in this episode Ethan and Patrick talk a bit about their experience at YCP and then they discuss how the political landscape is changing and what we can do about it. thecrunchcast.com/toolkit thecrunchcast.com/store Sunday, Wednesday, and Friday! Our Friday episode is exclusive to our supporters at $10/month and up on Patreon, …

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James Beard loves LA media, the future of reservations, and serious questions about LA's croissant game. Plus, Chef Jonathan Harris of Linden, LA's most underrated new fine dining concept. 1:35:37

6d ago1:35:37

1:35:37

We give flowers to the very deserving LA-based journalists and writers who did score James Beard nominations, including Gab Chabran, Daniel Hernandez and Noah Galuten. We also talk about what we learned from a New Yorker deep dive on the Wild West that is restaurant reservations, why Angelenos are flocking to two new bakeries that opened this week,…

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Working on Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, Artist Turned Designer, Serious Games to Triple A, NASA, Learning to Lead, Player Reaction Videos, Communication Skills, and the Designer’s Journey with Roxanne Splitt ... 1:18:20

19d ago1:18:20

1:18:20

In this episode, I spoke with Roxanne Splitt, Associate Design Director at Insomniac Games. Hear their experiences and insights from working on various game projects, including collaborations with NASA and acclaimed games like Marvel’s Spider-Man 2. Roxanne reflects on the educational and emotionally significant aspects of working on the NASA proje…

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HBO's The Sympathizer has an Aussie star! 27:34

4d ago27:34

27:34

Vietnamese-Australian actor Hoa Xuande is breaking into Hollywood's big league as the star of HBO's The Sympathizer, a limited series based on Viet Thanh Nguyen's Pulitzer-prize winning novel. Hoa is Stop Everything's special guest, and he's taking us behind the scenes of this A24-produced series, telling us about how he landed this huge role, and …

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488: My Bones Are Achin 34:27

14d ago34:27

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Frank and Tim explore the fandoms they're interested in, but aren't sure where to begin. Cheers! Beers of the Week Switchback Ale Lexington Brewing Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Ale Support Beer With GeeksBy Thought Bubble Audio

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The Crunch LIVE in the Hotel Room at the Young Catholic Professionals Conference 18:17

13d ago18:17

18:17

With all of our travels last week and our time recording at the YCP Conference, we didn't have a chance to record a dating corner episode. Our bad. Instead, here is a sneak peek of our in-person bonus episode that we recorded in our hotel room. If you want to hear the rest of it, head on over to https://patreon.com/thecrunch and join at the $10/mon…

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Episode 150: Meet the future of The Minnesota Daily with Amelia Roessler and Spencer White 36:27

7d ago36:27

36:27

By Minnesota Daily

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Overrated French Foods, Where to Eat in Copenhagen, and Delete Yelper: Benu SF 48:59

7d ago48:59

48:59

Dave is joined by Chris Ying as the two kick things off with a Delete Yelper: Benu. The analysis of an old one-star review of Corey Lee’s three Michelin-starred institutions gets into a discussion of attitudes about dining and how they’ve shifted in the past 10 years. The pair then turn to pitching a “perfect game” in Copenhagen, as Dave runs down …

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Episode 149: An In The Know farewell with Maddie Roth and Alex Steil 48:22

7d ago48:22

48:22

By Minnesota Daily

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The Crunch LIVE at the Fio Booth at the Young Catholic Professionals Conference 44:02

8d ago44:02

44:02

thecrunchcast.com/toolkit thecrunchcast.com/store Sunday, Wednesday, and Friday! Our Friday episode is exclusive to our supporters at $10/month and up on Patreon, which you can access at https://patreon.com/thecrunch Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/thecrunchcast Join our Discord community: https://bit.ly/crunchdiscord Support this pod…

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Chefs of Coachella, feat. Eric Greenspan, David Kuo and many more. Plus, Sage Vegan embraces meat, Matthew Kenney still sucks, and Eddie Navarrette doesn't. 1:26:40

18d ago1:26:40

1:26:40

Coachella is behind us, my friends, and your humble podcast host had the chance to descend on the desert to catch up with 8 amazing chefs who were out there serving their food to the masses. Today’s episode is a compilation of those conversations. I spoke with Eric Greenspan about his latest concepts, including a delivery-only duck pop-up you simpl…

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Rules of a Restaurant Playlist, Dave Returns to Hamlet’s Kitchen, and Price Fixing 54:42

20d ago54:42

54:42

Dave is joined by Chris Ying for an episode in which the two discuss the Courvoisier club, the enduring greatness of Hamlet’s Kitchen, and rules for a restaurant playlist before they get into a game of Price Fixing. The two guess the prices of items on menus at Jiquitaia in São Paulo, Brazil; Khaluna in Minneapolis; and Duly’s Place in Detroit. Hos…

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How sci fi and superheroes help us dream of better futures 30:52

21d ago30:52

30:52

How do Star Trek: The Next Generation and all the other Star Trek spin off series give us hope for the future? Guest Critic Steven Oliver shares how pop culture passions for sci fi and superheroes have helped sustain him through tough times. BW also shares a glimpse into her nerdy teenage past; and stick around to the end of the episode for Steven'…

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Mixed Motivations in a Relationship 38:19

17d ago38:19

38:19

Hello Crunch Bunch, in this episode of Dr. Ethan's Dating Corner, Ethan and Patrick diagnose the issues of liking someone who is considering seminary, having a friend like the same person you like, not knowing whether or not you are doing things for the right reason and being different from you significant other. thecrunchcast.com/toolkit thecrunch…

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Underrated/Overrated: ’90s Edition, Book Tours, and How to Menu: Kopitiam With Rachel Khong 1:08:30

15d ago1:08:30

1:08:30

Dave is joined by Chris Ying and Rachel Khong to discuss Rachel’s latest novel, 'Real Americans,' and her upcoming book tour. The trio then play Underrated/Overrated with ’90s trends before going into a How to Menu of Kopitiam in New York’s Lower East Side. Topics covered include learning parents’ stories as an Asian American, Dave’s love of 'The M…

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Episode 148: The sweeter side of Dinkytown 7:57

14d ago7:57

7:57

By Minnesota Daily

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What is "The Infinite Game"? 49:53

16d ago49:53

49:53

Welcome Crunch Bunch, in this episode of the Crunch Patrick brings up a competing dating podcast, and Ethan brings up a movie he saw recently which made him think about what is the goal of life. thecrunchcast.com/toolkit thecrunchcast.com/store Sunday, Wednesday, and Friday! Our Friday episode is exclusive to our supporters at $10/month and up on P…

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Yes We Cannabis: Wendy Zeng is the LA chef exploring cultural heritage (and much more) via food and cannabis 1:11:21

19d ago1:11:21

1:11:21

Wendy Zeng is an award-winning chef and owner known around town and beyond for hosting cannabis-infused pop-ups, supper clubs and events. Make no mistake - we’re not talking about stoner food here, no shade to stoner culture. Wendy’s all about leaning into market-driven ingredients in the name of building community and destigmatizing recreational c…

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Dave’s Masters Champions Dinner Theory, Effective Plating, and Menu Formatting 45:33

27d ago45:33

45:33

Dave’s Masters Champions Dinner Theory, Effective Plating, and Menu Formatting Dave is joined by Chris Ying for an episode covering the principles behind effective plating and Dave’s theory on Masters Champions Dinners, plus the one menu item that determines whether you are (allegedly) an unpopular champion. Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying Produce…

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486: A Green Russian 29:59

30d ago29:59

29:59

Tim and Frank discuss the movies that they'd stop to watch while channel surfing, even if it was only halfway through. Cheers! Drinks of the Week Sam Adams Cold IPA Chateau Michel Rosé Support Beer With GeeksBy Thought Bubble Audio

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Have you got White Fever? 34:12

1M ago34:12

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New ABC comedy series White Fever follows Jane Thomas, a woman trying to cure her fetish for hairy white men while simultaneously processing the emotional and psychological impact of being a Korean transracial adoptee. Ra Chapman, White Fever's creator and star, is this episode's guest critic and she's in to talk about everything from growing up As…

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Relationships Require Action! 36:55

20d ago36:55

36:55

Hey Crunch fans looking for love, today Dr. Ethan and nurse Patrick give advice on dating non-Catholics, how God's plan fits into our romantic pursuits and whether or not it is ok to date a student... thecrunchcast.com/toolkit thecrunchcast.com/store Sunday, Wednesday, and Friday! Our Friday episode is exclusive to our supporters at $10/month and u…

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Pizza Potluck and Buy or Sell With Chris Bianco and Kelly Meinhardt 1:04:23

30d ago1:04:23

1:04:23

Dave is joined by Chris Ying and friends of the show Kelly Meinhardt and Chris Bianco. The group discusses what they’d bring to a hypothetical pizza and pasta potluck before getting into a game of Buy or Sell. Topics include the proposed Apple home robot, hot food vending machines, and the future of sugar (and sugar substitutes). Hosts: Dave Chang …

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Episode 147: Training for a marathon is more than feet to pavement 15:16

21d ago15:16

15:16

By Minnesota Daily

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We have an issue with THIS Catholic Influencer 51:39

1M ago51:39

51:39

Hey Crunchies, in this episode of the Crunch, its all bits all the time. We talk about the Pope and soda and such things as this and that. Its a fun time I would recommend it. thecrunchcast.com/toolkit thecrunchcast.com/store Sunday, Wednesday, and Friday! Our Friday episode is exclusive to our supporters at $10/month and up on Patreon, which you c…

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Discussing Momofuku Chili Crunch, With Marguerite Mariscal 20:04

27d ago20:04

20:04

Dave is joined by Momofuku CEO Marguerite Mariscal to talk about challenges and next steps with the name “chili crunch.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy The Ringer

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Daniele Uditi and Los Angeles' pizza renaissance. Plus, David Chang's chili crunch controversy, the 5 most anticipated bites of Coachella, and L.A. Taco needs our help. 1:27:59

1M ago1:27:59

1:27:59

Daniele Uditi is the chef and partner behind Pizzana, one of Los Angeles’ best and most influential pizzerias. Daniele joins us for a wide-ranging conversation that covers everything from his upbringing living above his aunt’s bakery near Naples, Italy, to his spontaneous relocation to Los Angeles which ultimately led him to meeting Candace Nelson …

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Jojo Siwa and Dave Chang's chili crunch are really going for it 33:18

1M ago33:18

33:18

Jojo Siwa's ditched her giant bow for a glam rock makeover, celebrity chef David Chang's chili crunch trademark grab is flaring nostrils, and a viral essay making the case for marrying an older man — have left us wondering 'What the hell are they thinking?!' Guest critic Hannah Reich is back to update us on her addiction to mumfluencers and how she…

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Dr. Ethan Gets Exposed 38:22

1M ago38:22

38:22

In this episode of the Crunch: Dr. Ethan's Dating corner, the boys address the allegations and also diagnose the problems of double dates, dating multiple people in a friend group, and whether or not it is ok to ask out someone multiple times. thecrunchcast.com/toolkit thecrunchcast.com/store Sunday, Wednesday, and Friday! Our Friday episode is exc…

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Reservation Cancellation, and the Glory of an All-You-Can-Eat French Buffet | My Opinion is Fact 44:02

1M ago44:02

44:02

Dave and Chris Ying discuss the pros and cons of charging a cancellation fee for reservations, three alternative things they would have done in college, and Dave’s fixation on an all-you-can-eat French buffet. Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying Producers: Victoria Valencia and Euno Lee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoi…

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