This week’s episode is very special episode, because it’s my birthday and I’m joined by one of my favorite people, David Kamp. Kamp’s a Vanity Fair contributor, author of The United States of Arugula and Sunny Days – a brilliant, enlightening history of “Sesame Street,” “Free to Be You and Me,” “Zoom,” and the other TV shows that shaped me and my childhood ... Show More
Apr 2026
An interview with applesauce and adhd's Jessica Secrest
Jessica Secrest of applesauceandadhd and author of the bestselling Of Course It's Good cookbook, is my guest today. We discuss her brilliant recipes, chocolate chip cookies and why it's okay to be afraid of cottage cheese, among 100 other things. It's a very special episode.
49m 38s
Feb 2025
How to be a Contrarian and Maintain Democracy with Ambassador Norman Eisen
Marissa talks with Norman Eisen about the pro-democracy independent media outlet he recently launched with former Washington Post columnist Jennifer Rubin, how to manage the Trump years with “litigation, laughter and liquor,” and why only dogs (and not broligarchs) should be skil ... Show More
29m 25s
Dec 2024
Cooking for Cotton-Headed Ninnymuggins
On today’s special holiday episode, Marissa explores the epicurean delights of Buddy the Elf, with the author of the Unofficial “Elf” Cookbook. Yes, there will be spaghetti with candy and maple syrup, plus recipes for cotton balls, VHS sugar cookies and other delights from the Ch ... Show More
39m 29s
May 2024
MR MIMS
Author of the upcoming cookie recipe book "Crumbs", former food writer for the la times and die hard wendy williams fan joins CCP to discuss citrus, the pch, willow smith, marie kondo quitting, calling people honey, comment sections closing time vibes, cookie ice cream sandwiches ... Show More
1h 3m
Aug 2018
#357 – Jack Kirby from A to Z
Ryan and special guest Rickey Purdin (Marvel, Talent Relations Manager) celebrate legendary artist Jack “The King” Kirby’s 101st birthday! Then, Ryan welcomes writers Shannon and Dean Hale to talk about their book, The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl: 2... Learn more about your ad choic ... Show More
59m 4s