Best Joan Summers Podcasts (2025)

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730: Vegetarian Cooking with Deborah Madison 50:15

18h ago50:15

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This week, we spend the hour with Deborah Madison, one of the trailblazers in popularizing vegetarian cooking in America — even though she’s not a full-time vegetarian herself. We chat with her about how she came to be the founding chef of Greens, likely America's first high-end vegetarian restaurant, at a time when fine dining meant meat at the ce…

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665. Final Destination: Bloodlines, Friendship, Magic Farm, Caught by the Tides, The Kiss, Juliet & Romeo 1:17:22

24h ago1:17:22

1:17:22

Dave White show love to both studio and indie movies this week (although not all of them). Subscribe and review us at Apple Podcasts, follow us @linoleumcast at Bluesky, Instagram, and Facebook, go when the going is good. Get tickets for the Brain Dead Studios screening of The Secret Lives of Bill Bartell on May 30, followed by a Q&A moderated by D…

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Vulnerability of the Creative Life with Liz Vastola - The Bondsman 1:00:28

1d ago1:00:28

1:00:28

Elisabeth (Liz) Vastola found her way to costuming by testing several industries through internships and being inspired by Broadway as a youth. Coming out of her shell in high school through the wardrobe she wore inspired her as well. Listen in on Liz's story as she shares inspirational truth, struggles and creative collaboration it takes to be a w…

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Nathan Fielder, The Wizard of Loneliness 1:22:25

1d ago1:22:25

1:22:25

In which we dive deep into the latest controversial press coverage surrounding Nathan Fielder and his new HBO Max documentary series ‘The Rehearsal’ JOIN US ON PATREON About: Hosted by journalists Joan Summers and Matthew Lawson, Eating For Free is a weekly podcast that explores gossip and power in the pop culture landscape: Where it comes from, wh…

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BEYONCÉ VS. THE SPHERE / WALTON GOGGINS & AIMEE LOU WOOD / SPICE GIRLS REUNION? / LADY GAGA BOMB THREAT / DOECHII HAS ANXIETY / 2-YEAR ANNIVERSARY & MORE! 1:02:48

2d ago1:02:48

1:02:48

Gotta get something off your chest? Text me! HELLOOOOOO, my little Bumbabees! & Welcome back to The Bumba.cast's Pop-Cultured News #35! It's been a busy couple weeks, so let's dive right into it, shall we? 1. Beyoncé received a cease-&-desist from The Sphere. But, why? 2. Are Walton Goggins & Aimee Lou Wood really beefing? Here's what I think... 3.…

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Women Rewriting The Climate Conversation – Voices From The Earth Day Women’s Summit 54:29

3d ago54:29

54:29

“How do we get people in the tent to even hear the story? With ‘Living with Ed’ and other projects, we were a family they could identify with. We were yelling, laughing, loving each other while talking about real issues. I represented the average person’s perspective on issues like taking the subway. There’s the funny, and there’s the conflict. If …

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194: Sci-Fi / Horror Tropes with Deirdre Crimmins 1:39:02

3d ago1:39:02

1:39:02

Max and Evan are joined by horror afectionado and journalist Deirdre Crimmins to discuss tropes in Horror / Sci-fi. Before starting the episode, there's some brief discussion on GTA VI and some upcoming movies from James Grey and Jane Schoenbrun. Then the conversation turns to the featured topic with a discussion of some of the more common tropes i…

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Changing Careers at 37 with Sarah Evelyn - The Fall Guy, Paradise 51:55

6d ago51:55

51:55

Catherine Baumgardner hosts Costume Designer Sarah Evelyn as they share behind-the-scenes insights into the creative process. Sarah shares stories of how she started her career in costume design at age 37, how her "never say no" mindset lead to her meeting director David Leach, and how collaboration led to the iconic looks of the movie The Fall Guy…

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825: Celebrating 30 Years: Live from Seattle 49:56

7d ago49:56

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We're on the road celebrating our 30th Anniversary and this week, we bring you an eventful night in Seattle in partnership with KUOW. First up, Valerie Segrest, cofounder of Tahoma Peak Solutions, and Jeremy Thunderbird, owner of Native Soul Cuisine, about the diversity of indigenous food, carrying on traditional recipes, and food sovereignty. Then…

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Conclave at Copacabana 1:11:40

9d ago1:11:40

1:11:40

In which we talk Met Gala Mania, Pope Crave at the Conclave, Gaga at Copacabana, Netflix's new embrace of AI slop, and the new Real Housewives of Rhose Island. JOIN US ON PATREON About: Hosted by journalists Joan Summers and Matthew Lawson, Eating For Free is a weekly podcast that explores gossip and power in the pop culture landscape: Where it com…

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SUMMER HOUSE REWATCH (Season 1 | Episodes: 1 & 2) 1:05:32

10d ago1:05:32

1:05:32

Gotta get something off your chest? Text me! HELLOOOOOO, my little Bumbabees! Welcome to the Official Start of my Summer House Rewatch series! Hope you watched the first two episodes of the premiere season, because I am diving head first in! Don't miss the Summer House Rewatch Series airing every Wednesday starting now until the 9th season finale (…

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664. Thunderbolts*, Sinners, The Wedding Banquet, The Amateur, The Friend, Art for Everybody, The President's Wife, Henry Fonda for President 1:30:53

10d ago1:30:53

1:30:53

Dave and Alonso plunge into a broad cross-section of the current cinema. Subscribe (and review us) at Apple Podcasts, follow us @linoleumcast on Bluesky, Instagram, and Facebook, your heart your heart your heart your heart will fly away. Join our club, won't you?By Dave White & Alonso Duralde

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How Michigan Turns IRA Tax Credits Into Growth – Hilary Doe, Chief Growth Officer, Michigan 45:40

11d ago45:40

45:40

“We did lots of infrastructure investments over the last handful of years to make sure our communities are in the best possible place they can be. And we complemented federal investment with workforce investment to ensure Michiganders are getting access to those kinds of roles, some of which didn't even exist previously. [This ensures] that Michiga…

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804: Summer Reading with Aimee Nezhukumatathil author of Bite By Bite & Sara B. Franklin author of The Editor 50:00

14d ago50:00

50:00

This week, we’ve got suggestions to start your summer reading list. First, we sit down with bestselling author and poet Aimee Nezhukumatathil to talk about her upbringing and the nature of her poetry. She writes about her parent’s gardens and their food, and how she carries her childhood experiences with her today. Her latest book is Bite By Bite: …

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Lorde’s Virgin Summer 1:20:23

16d ago1:20:23

1:20:23

In which we talk Lorde's new single (again), RHOM trailer, Karen Huger in prison, Katy Perry's 'unhinged' rant, and Natasha Lyonne's new AI-slop movie studio. JOIN US ON PATREON About: Hosted by journalists Joan Summers and Matthew Lawson, Eating For Free is a weekly podcast that explores gossip and power in the pop culture landscape: Where it come…

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193: Play Ball 1:26:35

16d ago1:26:35

1:26:35

Max and Evan talk about the Baseball movie. There's a baseball movie for whatever mood you might be in. Max and Evan talk about some recent ones they've been enjoying including Eephus. Also deeper dives into A League of Their Own and Bull Durham. Stay tuned afterwards for some thoughts on the new Ryan Coogler movie, Sinners. Website: https://itsthe…

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Sharon Gilham - Wheel of Time 1:00:05

17d ago1:00:05

1:00:05

Tune in for a fantasy deep dive! Sharon shares how her experience on expensive commercials, small projects and even working the circus helped her in designing the Amazon TV series Wheel of Time. Listen in for great insights to how her mindset helps her in her career, designs, and relationships. Watch more episodes on youtube: @voiceofcostume The “V…

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LK Special: Jason Bailey, "Gandolfini" 49:54

17d ago49:54

49:54

Dave and Alonso talk to Jason Bailey about his terrific new biography Gandolfini: Jim, Tony, and the Life of a Legend, a look back at the actor's life and legacy. Join our club, won't you?By Dave White & Alonso Duralde

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Sustainable Business Is Good Business – Tensie Whelan, Founding Director of the NYU Stern Center for Sustainable Business 50:38

18d ago50:38

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“Blue state pension funds are doubling down on sustainability while red state pension funds are firing you. Companies are challenged because for some constituencies, they have to demonstrate their sustainability credentials, and for others, they have to hide them. So it's a really challenging time. But if you can demonstrate the business case, then…

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663. A Minecraft Movie, Drop, The Shrouds, The Woman in the Yard, A Nice Indian Boy, Hell of a Summer, The Secret Lives of Bill Bartell 1:14:46

18d ago1:14:46

1:14:46

Dave and Alonso are back in catch-up mode with this batch of recent releases. Subscribe (and review us) at Apple Podcasts, follow us @linoleumcast on Bluesky, Instagram, and Facebook, will he have your eyes or mine. Join our club, won't you?By Dave White & Alonso Duralde

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COACHELLA / MEETING NORTH WEST / VISITING THE DEAD OF LOS ANGELES / LIVING LARGE AT THE HOLLYWOOD ROOSEVELT HOTEL / & MORE! 1:21:50

18d ago1:21:50

1:21:50

Gotta get something off your chest? Text me! HELLOOOOOOO, my little Bumbabees! & Welcome back to The Bumba.cast! Today, I have a special episode for you! It is my verbal blog of Weekend 1 Coachella, my entire LA trip, & everything that happened in between! I don't want to give away too much... there's too much to tell! Tune in, & turn your volume t…

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803: Priya Krishna’s Kitchen Adventures and Snacking Bakes with Yossy Arefi 50:22

21d ago50:22

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This week, we’re bringing you two guests that will get you excited about cooking and baking. First, New York Times food desk reporter Priya Krishna tells us about her food writing career, building connections through her stories and travels and her most recent book, Priya’s Kitchen Adventures: A Cookbook for Kids. In her book, she draws recipes fro…

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Katy Perry's Crucifixion 1:18:07

23d ago1:18:07

1:18:07

JOIN US ON PATREON About: Hosted by journalists Joan Summers and Matthew Lawson, Eating For Free is a weekly podcast that explores gossip and power in the pop culture landscape: Where it comes from, who wields it, and who suffers at the hands of it. Find out the stories behind the stories, as together they look beyond the headlines of troublesome Y…

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Female Farmers Are Transforming Cotton – Alison Ward, CEO of CottonConnect 53:31

23d ago53:31

53:31

“I've been particularly passionate about working with women in those communities to teach them about new techniques so they can understand how to run their farm more effectively, but also understand their rights as women in those communities so they have a stronger voice…. And because they were called an ‘ambassador,’ their status in the village ro…

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Mayou Trikerioti - House of David 42:15

23d ago42:15

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Listen in on how Mayou tells how her mother knew she was interested in design at a very early age, how she got started in design, and her experience on designing and helping create Amazon's epic series, "House of David" based on the Old Testament story of King David. Watch more episodes on youtube: @voiceofcostume The “Voice of Costume” is the firs…

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753: An Homage to the Refrigerator 50:08

28d ago50:08

50:08

This week, we’re shining a light on the absolutely magical, life-changing, the world-changing thing that you already have in your kitchen. The refrigerator. Maybe nothing in your home has changed the world more. Historian Jonathan Rees author of Refrigeration Nation: A History of Ice, Appliances, and Enterprise in America talks about its origins an…

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Katy Perry, Space Pirate 1:01:03

30d ago1:01:03

1:01:03

JOIN US ON PATREON About: Hosted by journalists Joan Summers and Matthew Lawson, Eating For Free is a weekly podcast that explores gossip and power in the pop culture landscape: Where it comes from, who wields it, and who suffers at the hands of it. Find out the stories behind the stories, as together they look beyond the headlines of troublesome Y…

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192: Summer Movie Game 2025 1:13:51

1M ago1:13:51

1:13:51

Max and Evan make their selections for the summer movie game 2025. Come listen to their picks for the movies likely to earn the most box office dollars domestically in the summer, as well as getting a preview of what you might want to see. There's also a discussion on the Cannes Film Festival selections, Stunt Category at the Oscars, Minecraft Chic…

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Building A Culture Of Innovation – Telle Whitney, Author of “Rebooting Tech Culture,” Co-Founder of AnitaB.Org Institute 46:01

1M ago46:01

46:01

“Talking to people from different disciplines pushes your thinking about your assumptions, going out and listening to what other people are doing helps inform the way that you creatively solve the problem that's in front of you. Leaders often are scared by some of these ideas that are coming out of their workforce and that's why they're shutting th…

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824: The Splendid Tour- Celebrating 30 Years: Live from Los Angeles 50:15

1M ago50:15

50:15

We're back on the road to celebrate our 30th Anniversary! This week, we’re headed to Los Angeles, in partnership with LAist, to talk about the world-influencing food scene in LA and the community that brings it together. First, we dig into how LA dining influenced the country and the world with KCRW's very own Evan Kleiman, Host of Good Food, and G…

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