Today’s episode features Matt Levy of Covert Cocktail Club @covertcocktailclub in Brooklyn. A Native Brooklynite, Matt Levy is a self-taught bartender and cocktail personality at the Covert Cocktail Club, a “speakeasy” he runs in his house with his wife. It's Cocktails and Conversations in an intimate setting. We discuss the hazards of running an experience ... Show More
Jan 16
A Picture of Durian Gray with Rob Lam-Burns
Rob Lam-Burns has bartended all over the world: Thailand, Hong Kong, Maison Premiere and now LenLen, a new Thai spot in the Flatiron district. He joins Greg and Sother to talk about his philosophy behind putting new and unexpected flavors in front of people, the divisive magic of ... Show More
46m 45s
Jan 9
Lansing, Michigan: NOT the Worst Town in America 2026
New Year, New Us! We were awfully mean to the good people of Lansing, MI and in 2026 we’re going to do better, starting today. To help us make good on this resolution, Gregg Smyth and Brian Phillips of Phillips Cider Bar in Lansing sat down to tell us why the capital of the Wolve ... Show More
50m 53s
Apr 2025
Food is Political | Fadi Kattan
<p>Join us as we welcome renowned chef Fadi Kattan to Tarwida, diving deep into his rich family heritage and unique culinary journey. Fadi shares fascinating stories of his upbringing, the profound influence of his Teta’s kitchen, and his commitment to celebrating Palestinian cui ... Show More
53m 35s
Feb 2024
Ciaran Kavanagh and The Gravediggers
Never meet your heroes, they say. But Ciaran Kavanagh (@kavanaghciaran1) did and it changed his life. As a seventh-generation chef at The Gravediggers (@thegravedigger2) in Dublin, Ireland, he shares the rich history of his family's pub since 1833. Ciaran unfolds the story of ... Show More
37m 2s
Feb 2025
Bonus Episode: Jay-Z Developments, Sid and Nancy, and a One Buck Utopia
This week, Jake shares some surprising developments in the Jay-Z case and their ramifications for the ongoing Diddy cases. Plus we hear from you on the Sid and Nancy story, and Jake imagines a better world where hot dogs, coffee and cheap beer cost just one dollar.
Next week, we' ... Show More
36m 32s
Mar 2025
Bonus Episode: RIP David Johansen and Gene Hackman
This week, Jake reflects on the recent passing of two legends: David Johansen and Gene Hackman. Plus, we hear from you on rock n' roll actors, great guitarists, and day drinking with punk legends in a strip club.
Next week, we're bringing you a story about Thin Lizzy. In honor of ... Show More
39m 3s
Sep 2025
Ian McEwan on Speculative Fiction, Lost Poems and What We Can Know
Ian McEwan is the critically acclaimed author of nineteen novels and two short story collections. His novels include Atonement, Enduring Love, The Children Act and On Chesil Beach, and he is the recipient of many awards including the Booker Prize, the Somerset Maugham Award and t ... Show More
42 m