1 For The Table podcast

#Food #Society #Arts #Kim and Jon

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1 For The Table

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Legendary Makeup Mogul and extraordinary drag queen Kim Chi and Tiktok and Youtube Cook Jon Kung get together and pushed record on the conversations that they always have when they're together: Food.

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81 episodes

1 For The Table

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Legendary Makeup Mogul and extraordinary drag queen Kim Chi and Tiktok and Youtube Cook Jon Kung get together and pushed record on the conversations that they always have when they're together: Food.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

81 episodes

#Food #Society #Arts #Kim and Jon

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Stinky Tofu for the Table 55:24

19 weeks ago55:24

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On this episode, Kim returns home from Taiwan, and Jon forgets to hit record. They also discuss a New Year's Eve party at Soho House Chicago. Hosted by Kim Chi (@kimchi_chic) and Jon Kung (@JonKung) Produced by Rob Pera Art by @Mamobot Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Colonizer Boba for the Table 1:03:11

21 weeks ago1:03:11

1:03:11

This week, Jon and Kim discuss some drama in the world of boba. Jon also reluctantly tries his English accent again. Hosted by Kim Chi (@kimchi_chic) and Jon Kung (@JonKung) Produced by Rob Pera Art by @Mamobot Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Sart Roloise Tomatoes for the Table 46:27

23 weeks ago46:27

46:27

This week, Jon and Kim discuss some drama in the high tea world. They also eat food prepared by the campfire and Costco chickens. Hosted by Kim Chi (@kimchi_chic) and Jon Kung (@JonKung) Produced by Rob Pera Art by @Mamobot Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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No More Tomatoes for the Table 44:12

24 weeks ago44:12

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Jon and Kim discuss Fujianese food, including Budda jumps over the wall and lychee pork. Jon is still in New York and has eaten five bagels. Kim is still in LA and ate some dim sum. Hosted by Kim Chi (@kimchi_chic) and Jon Kung (@JonKung) Produced by Rob Pera Art by @Mamobot Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Cup Noodles Dispenser for the Table 56:49

25 weeks ago56:49

56:49

Jon and Kim discuss Jon's trip to New York for a convention where he rubbed elbows with other YouTubers. They also discuss a food photo shoot for Kim's upcoming cookbook. Hosted by Kim Chi (@kimchi_chic) and Jon Kung (@JonKung) Produced by Rob Pera Art by @Mamobot Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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El Pollo Loco Churros for the Table 41:39

26 weeks ago41:39

41:39

Jon and Kim discuss dim sum and the regular number of chicken feet you want to eat. They also frown upon pumpkin spice potato chips. Hosted by Kim Chi (@kimchi_chic) and Jon Kung (@JonKung) Produced by Rob Pera Art by @Mamobot Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Habañero Deviled Eggs for the Table 54:05

27 weeks ago54:05

54:05

Jon and Kim discuss a recent Labor Day potluck. They also talk about Nintendo consoles for a while. Hosted by Kim Chi (@kimchi_chic) and Jon Kung (@JonKung) Produced by Rob Pera Art by @Mamobot Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Airport Lounge Cinnamon Rolls for the Table 54:11

28 weeks ago54:11

54:11

Jon and Kim discuss the airport lounge experience, dry pastries included. They also discuss Kim's recent visit to a $150 seafood buffet. Hosted by Kim Chi (@kimchi_chic) and Jon Kung (@JonKung) Produced by Rob Pera Art by @Mamobot Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Green Onion Kimchi For The Table 1:09:52

29 weeks ago1:09:52

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Jon and Kim catch up after a brief hiatus. They discuss how your cooking skills won't make that man come back to you, and how he doesn't deserve that sushi bake. Hosted by Kim Chi (@kimchi_chic) and Jon Kung (@JonKung) Produced by Rob Pera Art by @Mamobot Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Peanuts for the Table 47:00

33 weeks ago47:00

47:00

Kim and Jon discuss Jon's recent peanut focused trip. They also take in listener feedback about Jon's British accent. Hosted by Kim Chi (@kimchi_chic) and Jon Kung (@JonKung) Produced by Rob Pera Art by @Mamobot Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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DragCon for the Table 51:37

34 weeks ago51:37

51:37

Kim shares his experience at DragCon 2024, the origin of Chinese finger traps, and the correct way to prepare Korean ramen. Hosted by Kim Chi (@kimchi_chic) and Jon Kung (@JonKung) Produced by Rob Pera Art by @Mamobot Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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2nd Place for the Table 43:46

35 weeks ago43:46

43:46

Jon and Kim discuss a morning TV appearance, as well as a Korean controversy. They also consider potential travel plans. Hosted by Kim Chi (@kimchi_chic) and Jon Kung (@JonKung) Produced by Rob Pera Art by @Mamobot Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Tyra Reruns for the Table 48:30

37 weeks ago48:30

48:30

Jon and Kim discuss a grab bag of topics, from Tyra to carrying stickers around. Jon also shares a recipe from a houseguest's cookbook. Hosted by Kim Chi (@kimchi_chic) and Jon Kung (@JonKung) Produced by Rob Pera Art by @Mamobot Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Tomato Kimchi for the Table 49:58

38 weeks ago49:58

49:58

Jon and Kim discuss tomato season, as well as regrowing green onions. They also touch on how canned fish is underrated. Hosted by Kim Chi (@kimchi_chic) and Jon Kung (@JonKung) Produced by Rob Pera Art by @Mamobot Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Free Thai Food for the Table 47:47

39 weeks ago47:47