You may think you know LeVar Burton. After starring in the seminal 1977 mini-series Roots, he hosted Reading Rainbow and starred alongside Sir Patrick Stewart in Star Trek: The Next Generation. These days he hosts the podcasts LeVar Burton Reads, in which he reads his favorite short fiction, and Sound Detectives, for kids who want to explore the magic and my ... Show More
Today
Welcome To The Clam Capital Of America
Summer is here, and for years, Dan has spent part of his summer in New England visiting family and friends. This week he’s visiting two New England summer institutions. First is Woodman’s—known as the place where fried clams were invented—in Essex, Massachusetts, the clam capital ... Show More
48m 57s
Jul 2024
The Glory Days of In-Flight Dining: From Smorgasbord to Baked Alaska
<p>Is airplane food bad on purpose? Historian Richard Foss takes us through the turbulent history of food in flight, from extravagant meals aboard zeppelins, to the flaming Baked Alaskas once served en route to Singapore, to the truth about mediocre food service on planes today. ... Show More
51 m
Oct 2022
David Harewood, a steak sandwich and fries
Nick and Angela welcome another MBE to Dish HQ.
The incredible actor and author David Harewood brings some Hollywood to proceedings this week. Star of stage and screen, he has appeared in major TV shows like The Night Manager with Olivia Colman and Tom Hiddleston, Super Girl a ... Show More
32m 21s
Feb 2025
Chris O’Dowd, sticky pulled pork and a pickled salad and a whisky
Nick and Angela welcome another Irish guest to Dish HQ.
Chris O'Dowd is an award-winning actor, writer and director. He was born in Boyle, County Roscommon, and studied politics at University College Dublin, later enrolling at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art.
C ... Show More
36m 7s
Oct 2016
66. Alton Brown (Chef, Author) - Easy-Bake Oven/Hard Knock Life
Since 2008, Big Think has been sharing big ideas from creative and curious minds. The Think Again podcast takes us out of our comfort zone, surprising our guests and Jason Gots, your host, with unexpected conversation starters from Big Think’s interview archives. Cook, writer, an ... Show More
50m 11s
Feb 2020
Ep. 234 Go-to recipes and foodie memories
Awesomes, as we all know, sometimes you just need the comfort of good, familiar food. At Sorta Awesome, we've had one of those weeks that derailed all of our plans and left us craving a simpler time! We found just what we were looking for in a classic episode from 2015 featuring ... Show More
1h 13m
Sep 2023
788: The Shabbat Table with Adeena Sussman & The Art of Rice with JJ Johnson
<p>This week, we dedicate the hour to rest and rice. First, we talk to Adeena Sussman about her Shabbat rituals, from cooking with a sense of spirituality, taking the time to unplug, and connecting with family and friends. She talks about iconic dishes she enjoys making and shari ... Show More
50m 33s
Nov 2021
Season 10 Announcement and a Q&A!
LeVar Burton Reads is back December 7th, featuring work from Tananarive Due, Stephen Graham Jones and Sarah Gailey, a winter holiday story, the winning entry of the LBR Writing Contest and much more! Plus LeVar answers some of your questions about making the podcast and gives out ... Show More
9m 42s
Nov 2015
AB 20 | The Power of Storytelling with J.R. Young - The Tale of Nottingswood
Site: http://www.audiobooks.com/podcast | Email: podcast@audiobooks.com What better way to close out the month of November on the Audiobooks.com Podcast than with an author, and a book, that would make for a great Christmas gift! By the next time we’re streaming into your ears, w ... Show More
47m 51s
Oct 2025
Suranne Jones, seared tuna with braised tomatoes & chickpeas and a crumble
We’re joined by a BAFTA winner for an easy-to-make, extra tasty dinner and a spoonful of dessert.
Suranne Jones’ acting credits are a must-watch list of shows including Doctor Foster, Vigil, Gentleman Jack and Coronation Street. Add to that list her new show, Frauds, a heist-dr ... Show More
37m 42s