In this episode, Louis is joined by celebrity chef and best–selling cookbook author, Jamie Oliver. Jamie tells Louis about his public feuds with Gordon Ramsey and Anthony Bourdain, chopping part of his finger off on live TV, and why his jerk rice caused such a stir. Plus, Louis provides some recipe tips…
Warnings: Strong language, as well as discussion a ... Show More
Oct 13
Jon Ronson discusses culture wars, the ‘superbug’ of shamelessness, and his encounters with ‘unravelling men’
Louis is joined in our brand-new studio by writer, documentarian and creative doppelganger Jon Ronson. Jon tells Louis all about delving into culture wars, how public shaming has created a ‘superbug’ of shamelessness, and the cast of ‘unravelling men’ in his new book, The Castle. ... Show More
1h 14m
Aug 4
S8 EP9: Mo Gilligan on being quoted by Drake, his surprising shopping addiction, and eating fried chicken for 28 days straight
In the final episode of the season, Louis speaks to comedian, presenter and documentarian Mo Gilligan. Mo tells Louis about how Drake became a fan of his comedy, his surprising shopping addiction, and his experience eating fried chicken for 28 days for his new documentary, Big Ch ... Show More
1h 6m
Aug 2019
Jamie Oliver: A Life Through Food Part II
On the anniversary of TV series 'The Naked Chef', Jamie Oliver talks to Sheila Dillon about two controversial decades dominating food on our TV screens and online, our home cooking, and dining out.In a two-part programme, Jamie describes being propelled into the limelight as 'The ... Show More
28m 50s
Oct 2025
Jamali Maddix, spiced whole chicken with herby rice, ice cream and a Grüner Veltliner
An episode packed with strong food opinions and another one-pot-wonder chicken dish.
Jamali Maddix is a British comedian, writer and presenter known for his honest and intelligent humour. Alongside regular appearances on shows including Never Mind the Buzzcocks, QI and 8 Out of ... Show More
43m 18s
Jun 2022
Broadcaster James May and a monkfish curry
This week James May joins Nick and Angela at Dish HQ.
After presenting Top Gear for 12 years, May now presents Prime Video’s The Grand Tour, as well as a cooking programme entitled “Oh Cook!”, a play on his famous catchphrase. May also hosted a travel series named James May: O ... Show More
25m 16s
<p>In the 2000s, Jamie Oliver made a big splash with his work reforming kids’ meals in the UK and US. Was his work wicked slammin’, or just proper rustic?<br/><br/><b>Support us:</b></p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/maintenancephase'>Hear bonus episodes on Patreon</a>< ... Show More