Marissa’s guest is Marc Polymeropoulos, the highly decorated former intelligence service operative and host of the podcast “Above Average Intelligence.” Marc offers some frightening (and some reassuring) insights into what a Trump versus a Harris win could mean for the world, and the real dangers of Elon Musk and Republicans pandering to Putin. In an attempt ... Show More
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
Dec 2024
The 35th Edition of the Cake Bible with the Incomparable Rose Levy Beranbaum
Marissa’s guest today is the Baroness of Baking, the Doyenne of Dough, the Queen of the Reverse Creaming Method, Rose Levy Beranbaum. Author of 12 classic cookbooks, Rose's latest is the 35th anniversary edition of her classic award-winning cookbook, The Cake Bible, with complete ... Show More
41m 30s
Mar 2024
PB 455: Kudos for Saying That, For Spilling
This week we discuss the American Idol reunion at the Queerties Awards, the new Ariana Grande & Kacey Musgraves albums, the US government’s TikTok ban, the birth of the new superhero, The Radioactive Pussy, & which celebrity was spotted during our margarita night out with Mamrie ... Show More
36m 18s
Mar 2021
BONUS: International Women's Day Special with Margaret Atwood, Bernardine Evaristo, Rose McGowan and more
For International Women's Day we bring to you a special bonus episode of our award-winning podcast, How I Found My Voice presented by the BBC journalist Samira Ahmed. This episode features clips from some of our favourite female interviewees including novelists Margaret Atwood, B ... Show More
51m 8s
Aug 2022
Eat Your Mistakes (with Eva Longoria)
On this episode, hosts Rick Martinez and Carla Lalli Music give pointers for getting golden brown cutlets, share strategies on veg-heavy dishes that won't heat up your kitchen, and help a caller achieve the ideal crispy-chewy-crunchy-gooey chocolate chip cookies. Plus, actress Ev ... Show More
41m 50s