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The podcast where we discuss mouth watering and trending foods and chat with our special guests to learn their point of view with home cooking.
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Each week host Matthew Nicholas brushes off the plate for a fresh new oddity from the depths of sports mythology. From the silly, outrageous, unbelievable, and outright absurd, Matt regales his weekly guest with a tale that will surely poke your curiosity.
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As the world burns, a noble Greek rises from the ashes to defend what's left. Join us every Saturday for your weekly news served hot and fresh off a paper plate— a foreshadowing about the state of things. Yanni leaves no sacred cows untouched.
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The Splendid Table has always connected people through the common language of food and eating. Now with award-winning food journalist Francis Lam at the helm, we’re bringing forward even more fresh voices and surprising conversations at the intersection of food, people and culture – covering everything from the global appeal of sesame to the impact of Instagram on everyday eating. It’s a food show where everyone is welcome. Produced by American Public Media.
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AOC Says Bye Squad & Yanni Pods Lefty
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AOC is the Beyoncé of the Squad, and just like Destiny's Child got dusted, AOC dusts the Squad for mainstream Democrat stardom. Bob Menendez resigns in New Jersey, so there’s a senate seat open, AOC! Time for you to go full Hillary and move to Jersey, girl! Take that seat, girl! Yanni goes full pro-choice and left-wing on this one to attract left-w…
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With a knack for showmanship, and a history of absurd ideas, William Veeck Jr is just warming up. Host Matthew Nicholas continues the story of Baseball's Greatest Promoter to guest Noah Busschaert. How bizarre can Bill Jr. be now that he owns an actual Major League Baseball team? The sky is the limit. This is Incredible Sports Stories! Please subsc…
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808: Garden to Plate: Delicious Summer Recipes and Cooking Ideas with Jess Damuck and Ashley Christensen
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This week, we’ve got delicious cooking ideas to brighten your summer. First, author Jess Damuck talks to us about her vegetable-forward food inspired by the 1970s health-food culture. She talks about revamping 1970’s health-food classics and re-working recipes with a modern eye to make them taste great. She leaves us with her recipe for Lentil Loaf…
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The VP Rambo & Meth with a Side of Celery
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Elon Musk & Trump have a chat proving that narcissists & Autistic kids can and will be friends. Drug cartels have found the perfect place to hide meth and more. Support our Sponsors: Cayman Cigars Head to https://www.caymancigars.com/yannis to check out the sampler while supplies last and use code YANNIS for 10% off your order.…
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It is our first episode! On the debut show, host Matthew Nicholas tells the tall tale of Baseball's Greatest Promoter to guest Noah Busschaert. From livestock to live ordnance, let's talk about the incredible measures taken by a team owner to get people to buy tickets. This is Incredible Sports Stories! Please subscribe to the podcast and we will s…
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Welcome to the Incredible Sports Stories podcast! Each week, host Matthew Nicholas uncovers a fresh new oddities from the wide world of sports mythology. Matt will regale his guest with tales of the absurdities that lurk in the shadows of professional sports, and laugh about it along the way. Please subscribe to the podcast and we will see you ever…
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786: Food and Family with Michaele Weissman, Barkha Cardoz and Chef Pierre Thiam
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This week, we have stories centered around food, love, and legacy. First, we talk with author Michaele Weissman about meeting her husband's family for the first time, tasting his mother's bread, and later learning its significance and how it represented her husband's life. Her latest book is The Rye Bread Marriage: How I Found Happiness with a Part…
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RFK isn't fond of bear cubs, Trump dives into fan fiction, and his wild tweets have made a comeback! America is dominating the Olympics, while riots break out in England, with conspiracy theories on X already blaming the Jews. Candace Owens plays historian, performing mental gymnastics worthy of the Olympics to link the Armenian genocide to the Jew…
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785: What Is a National Dish With Anya von Bremzen and Argentina’s National Drink, Mate
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This week, we take a close look into what makes a national cuisine. Anya von Bremzen talks about her most recent book, National Dish: Around the World in Search of Food, History, and the Meaning of Home. We get into the history, culture, and theories behind the popularization of dishes, from researching the “correct” way to make pot-au-feu in Franc…
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Princess Leia’s Bikini, Ozzy Britney Beef & Childless Cougar Hunting
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Princess Leia's bikini bottom has been purchased, much to the disappointment of Star Wars fans—the opportunity is lost. Yanni breaks down the gender war and Project 2025, while Ozzy Osbourne can't handle Britney Spears' dancing. Come hang with Yanni & Jesse for their weekly, more timeless, bonus episodes here and support the production of this show…
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784: All American Summer with Stacey Mei Yan Fong, Jamie Loftus, and Bricia Lopez
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This week we have everything you need for summer. First up, it’s Stacey Mei Yan Fong with her new book, 50 Pies, 50 States. Stacey decided to commemorate all 50 states in the most American way she could imagine-through their pies! Everything from fruity to savory to salty pies, and she left us with her take on the Minnesota state pie, a Corn Dog-Ho…
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Kamala’s VP Choice & The Secret Lives of Swing Voters
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Kamala Harris can absolutely win this election if she follows Yanni’s advice. Elections are won not by targeting the left and right cultists; you have to appeal to the closeted world of swing voters. Yanni details how most politics is cultural; who really understands policy and the issues? We’ll tell you now, closeted swing voters. Who are these pe…
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807: Off the Beaten Path – Exploring Southern France with authors Steve Hoffman and Rebekah Peppler
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Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Pandora This week, we talk about life and food in Southern France. First, we sit down with Steve Hoffman to talk about his latest memoir, A Season for That, about his journey from Minnesota to the South of France with his entire family to live a romanticized French life. It turned o…
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Assassination Attempt & Tylenol for America
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The temperature outside is consistently 100 degrees, and the political climate is even more intense. Yanni calls for a reduction in the political fever we are experiencing. He discusses the total incompetence that led to the assassination attempt on Donald Trump. He does a deep dive on the Secret Service Director and analyzes the psychology of 20-y…
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This week, we're talking about the unique cuisine of Greece. Diane Kochilas, author and star of the public television show, My Greek Table joins us from Athens to talk about Greek regional cooking and explore the history and cuisine of the Greek American community. She also lets us in on her favorite dishes to prepare from her garden. Then, we sit …
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A new company has been cleared to put its bullet vending machines in American supermarkets. Is this the most American news of all time? Yanni also offers his tips on how to stay alive through July in Chicago. Are sharks biting beachgoers in Florida the most Florida news of all time? Finally, a scientific test to find out if your baby is autistic. Y…
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806: Thank You, Please Come Again: How Gas Stations Feed & Fuel the American South with Kate Medley and cookout ideas from the chefs behind LA’s vegetable-forward Kismet
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This week, we're all about two summer traditions. First, we meet photojournalist and documentarian Kate Medley to talk about her decade-long project documenting gas stations all across the South. She has stories about the amazing cast of characters, their diverse selection of foods, and their impact on their communities across the South. Kate Medle…
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Too Much Pride, Stinky French Right Wing Cheese & Official Unofficial Acts
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Yanni is back after missing a week due to the death of his dear cousin. He gives his take on the far-right take over of France. Yanni lectures the gays on the overreach of pride month, and explains the infamous Supreme Court ruling on Donald Trump’s immunity as president. Come hang with Yanni & Jesse for their casual, weekly bonus episodes here: ht…
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This week, we're exploring the history of women and beermaking. First, Theresa McCulla, curator of The Smithsonian's American Brewing History Initiative, explains why beer is a great lens to examine American history and shares the story of Patsy Young, an early American brewer and fugitive from slavery. Then, Atinuke Akintola Diver talks about her …
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805: Amrikan with Khushbu Shah and Koreaworld with Matt Rodbard and Deuki Hong
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This week, we look at modern food and culture from two popular cuisines. First, we sit down with acclaimed food writer Khushbu Shah to talk about her debut cookbook, which is all about Indian home-cooked dishes. She shares ingenious hacks and delicious Indian-inspired recipes that can come together in a pinch using everyday pantry items, and teache…
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Ending War with Comedy (Raanan Hershberg)
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Yanni is joined by Raanan Hershberg who has a new stand up special that is out now! They cover how awkward it’s been for Raanan in yellow taxis, if the wives of leaders are responsible for the current wars, and have a silly ole time. Watch his special here: https://youtu.be/gMz4nrdX9w8?feature=shared Come hang with Yanni & Jesse for their casual, w…
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782: Vegetarian Summer Cooking with Hetty Lui McKinnon and the Art of Leftovers with Tamar Adler
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This week, we talk to two award-winning food writers about how to make the most of your vegetables and leftovers this summer. First up, award-winning vegetarian writer Hetty Lui McKinnon joins us to talk about her latest book Tenderheart, A Cookbook About Vegetables and Unbreakable Family Bonds. She talks to us about her father’s influence on her e…
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Joey Chestnut Goes Trans For Pride Month
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Yanni is back at the news desk to cover this week's headlines, and there's a lot to bleep for Pride Month. Yanni reports on how men in different cultures blow off steam, the banning of American athletic legend Joey Chestnut for going trans, the flourishing of the Liver King, why black women hate Caitlin Clark, why real lesbians aren’t as marketable…
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How Firemen Say Sorry w/ Rachel Feinstein
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Rachel Feinstein has a new special on Netflix out right now. Rachel is an actual friend of Yanni, so this one is fun. They talk about what firefighters do for you when they cross the line or need to settle a beef, the time she got trapped in a bathroom and needed to be rescued by firefighters, and what it’s like to be comics with kids. Our weekly b…
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This week, we spend an hour with one of Francis’ heroes, Chef Martin Yan. He talks about growing up in China, the time he spent working in the legendary wet markets, and how helping his mom in the kitchen gave him a lifelong lesson in seasonal cooking. From his journey to Hong Kong where he famously learned how to bone-out a chicken in 18 seconds, …
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Yanni rants and raves about Terrence Howard, Robert De Niro in his apple sauce years, celebrity politics, women and guns, and what football means to America. Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:04 Terence Howard built the pyramids 9:02 Robert De Niro endorses Biden 21:15 Celebrity Politics 34:37 Women with guns 38:27 Destroying tv's on football Sunday Our weekl…
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732: Real world seafood cooking with Genevieve Ko and Jennifer Bushman
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When it comes to seafood, frozen is the new fresh. We talk to seafood industry expert, Jennifer Bushman about how technology has improved the quality of frozen fish and how to make the most of canned seafood from your local grocery store. Her latest project is Sea Pantry, how to keep your pantry stocked up with ingredients from the sea. Then, Senio…
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