Episodes

  • Babes in Pod-Land: Samantha Irby and Lindy West
    Feb 25 2026

    The supremely talented and charismatic writers talk to Kate about mail ordering fancy ice cream, the beauty of "store food," and watching hours and hours of TV together.


    Get the recipe for Sam's Tuna Noodle Casserole: https://bittmanproject.com/recipe/samantha-irbys-tuna-noodle-casserole/


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    42 mins
  • Jyoti and Auyon Mukharji: My Mother, My Masala
    Feb 18 2026

    The mother and son duo—co-authors of Heartland Masala—talk to Kate and Mark about what it was like to tour to more than 40 cities together (and, specifically, why it was so wonderful); "mock" authenticity and further thoughts on the authenticity conversation in general, especially as it relates to second-generation immigrants; and "fusion" versus "traditional." Plus: deep thoughts about butter chicken.


    Get Jyoti and Auyon's recipes for Masala Brussels Sprouts: https://bittmanproject.com/recipe/masala-brussels-sprouts/


    ...and Narkol Cholar Daal (Split and Hulled Chickpeas with Coconut): https://bittmanproject.com/recipe/narkol-cholar-daal-split-and-hulled-chickpeas-with-coconut/


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    43 mins
  • Tom Colicchio Still Loves to Cook
    Feb 11 2026

    The chef and activist talks to Kate and Mark about why, for the first time in 25 years, he's overhauling the menu at Craft; what makes a restaurant popular (even when it's not good); where all the good cooks have gone; and why he dislikes sous vide so much. Plus: some great cooking tips.


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    28 mins
  • Marion Nestle and Mark Digest the 2026 Dietary Guidelines
    Feb 4 2026

    Food policy expert Marion Nestle chats with Mark about their initial reactions to the new dietary guidelines: what's good, what's bad, and what's disturbing. Plus: Is the current protein craze just a marketing scheme that's done particularly well for the marketers, or should we all be jumping on the bandwagon?


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    32 mins
  • Revisiting Kate's Conversation with Phoebe Robinson
    Jan 28 2026

    The comedian talks to Kate about her show, Clash of the Cookbooks, and why we need more positive television; being a podcasting pioneer; the beauty of a good graze; and, for the first time, making content that her beloved niece and nephew are allowed to watch.


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    36 mins
  • Everybody Loves Kyle (MacLachlan)
    Jan 21 2026

    In this revisiting of an excellent episode from 2022, the actor (and Tiktok's favorite dad) talks to Kate and Mark about his least favorite body part, go-to meals, and making cappuccinos for the cast of Blue Velvet. Plus: the question Mark's "been meaning to ask" him for 30 years.


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    45 mins
  • Nancy Matsumoto: How Women Are Rebuilding the Food System
    Jan 14 2026

    The James Beard Award-winning writer talks to Kate and guest co-host Kathleen Finlay about how women are uniquely equipped to tackle and repair our broken food system; why cooperation over competition is so effective; the constant throughline when talking with only female producers; and how you can support efforts—both as a buyer and as an activist.


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    43 mins
  • Lyndsay C. Green on Honoring Her Own Experiences
    Jan 8 2026

    The Pulitzer finalist and James Beard award winning journalist talks to Kate and Mark about how restaurant critics have to "split themselves"; being "accidentally anonymous" and how she became comfortable with telling that story; chasing curiosity; and how she went from a born and bred New Yorker to loving Detroit.


    Read Lyndsay's piece, "My year in review as Free Press restaurant critic: Accidentally anonymous," which was discussed in today's episode, at the Detroit Free Press:

    https://tinyurl.com/f9cp9xpb


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    32 mins