Katie Parla is a Rome-based food writer and friend. Her new book, Food of the Italian Islands, is out now. We chat about some last-minute Coachella additions, new Ghia dropped, new anti-woke canned beer just dropped, Italian trap music, which drinking fountains have the best water in Rome, pizza for breakfast, her dad owned a wild game restaurant in New Jers ... Show More
Nov 19
872. - W. David Marx
W. David Marx is a writer and cultural historian based in Tokyo, Japan, known for his book Status and Culture, among others. His newest book, Blank Space, is out today. We chat with him from New York City about barbecued monkfish, the San Vicente Bungalows ice cream sundae, alter ... Show More
1h 17m
Apr 2023
Alex Jones, puttanesca and a Chianti
Angela and Nick are joined by national treasure, Alex Jones.
Alex Jones’ route to The One Show couch was far from linear. She began her career by getting fired, twice, but returned to work unphased, prompting the production company to suggest a screen test. Alex aced that and ... Show More
39m 7s
Nov 2024
Vanessa Williams, tomato & vodka bucatini with crispy pancetta pangritata and a barbera
Vanessa Williams is a singer, actress and author born in Upstate New York. In 1983, she made history as the first African American woman to be crowned Miss America, an achievement that was overshadowed by racism and a media storm. Despite the controversy, Vanessa went on to carve ... Show More
38m 59s
Apr 2025
Sicily Uncovered: Street Food, Wine Regions, and the Art of Slowing Down
What is it about Sicily that makes travelers fall in love (and some never leave)?
Linda Sarris is a Sicilian travel expert, private chef, and the author of three Moon Travel Guides covering Sicily and Southern Italy. After building her career as a private chef in New York City, s ... Show More
1h 2m