Padma Lakshmi, host and executive producer of Hulu's "Taste The Nation with Padma Lakshmi," joins me at 53 in NYC's Midtown. Over dumplings and hot pots, we discuss growing up as a latchkey kid in New York City, her amazing swim shoot for Sports Illustrated, and how to be informed and aware of culinary appropriation.
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Sep 15
Maitreyi Ramakrishnan – on Beating Out 15,000 For Role in ‘Never Have I Ever’ and Her Mentor Mindy Kaling
‘Best of the Best’ star Maitreyi Ramakrishnan joins the show. Over a Kyoto bowl and breakfast burrito, Maitreyi tells me about being cast at 17 in Mindy Kaling’s ‘Never Have I Ever,’ learning about the intense world of collegiate competitive Bollywood dance for Netflix’s ‘Best of ... Show More
40m 11s
Sep 11
Side Dish: More with Alex Edelman
More of my interview with Comedian Alex Edelman. We dig into whether sitcoms and action movies are political, how Alex became buds with ‘Modern Family’ co-creator Steve Levitan, his early career working with the Los Angeles Dodgers, and how he’ll continue to cover “spicy” issues ... Show More
30m 20s
Sep 2021
What Are You Cooking Up This Fall? with Padma Lakshmi
Need a palate cleanser? Have we got an episode for you. Padma Lakshmi joins Jonathan to discuss the key to a great grilled cheese, the ingredient that makes her chicken stock sublime, her new children’s book Tomatoes For Neela, and so much more.
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38m 2s
May 2023
Padma Lakshmi (Re-release)
In this special flashback episode, Anna talks with author, activist, actress, producer, model, and Top Chef host Padma Lakshmi. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
1h 6m
Nov 2021
Padma Lakshmi: Taste The Nation, From Your Couch
Padma Lakshmi talks about her series Taste The Nation. Jenny Hagel, Amber Ruffin, Margo Price, and Jeremy Ivey play games about long things and events in history set to the tune of Billy Joel songs.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data ... Show More
49m 35s
Sep 2023
Padma Lakshmi on Supertasting, Imposter Syndrome and What’s Sexy
From new in the nation to “Taste the Nation,” the no-nonsense author, host and activist has learned a bit about herself while teaching the rest of us about food. Plus: The secret to incredible romesco sauce. Recipe: Asparagus with Romesco Sales and distribution by Lemonada Media. ... Show More
47m 51s
Mar 2019
College Bribery Plot, Mitt Romney's Birthday Candles & Celebrating Fiendish Women | Padma Lakshmi
Dozens are implicated in a college bribery scheme, Desi Lydic honors villainous women, and "Top Chef" host and executive producer Padma Lakshmi chats with Trevor.
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33m 24s
May 2023
Lilly Singh
Lilly Singh -- YouTube icon, author, actor, and the first female late-night host in over 30 years -- drops by the pod and impresses the hosts with her wit, warmth, and depth. From her middle school obsession with Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, to the obstacles she faced in late night ... Show More
1h 13m
Mar 2017
Episode 89: Lady Gaga
In this episode Ru and Michelle are joined by Lady Gaga. They discuss fame, filling that hole, millennials in the work place, running for office, QVC, how Gaga lost a gold ring at a club, her meteoric rise, her New York roots, heavy metal, and guilt from success. This episode i ... Show More
1h 13m