Dawson Eats America: The Podcast

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From the greatest city in the world... Food culture. For the culture. One conversation at a time.

Will Dawson

  • Jun 7, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
  • monthly NEW EPISODES
  • 31m AVG DURATION
  • 14 EPISODES


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Celebrating Black Excellence 'Up North' with Chef Hardette Harris

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2020 30:57


Even when it seems like our nation may be at its tipping point, and especially then, we celebrate our best, letting the world see what Black excellence looks like. This week Dawson Eats America: The Podcast heads to North Louisiana to listen as award-winning Chef Hardette Harris lets us know why "Up North" is the place to be for amazing history and even better cuisine.

'Sweet' Dreams: How to Be A Successful Entrepreneur

Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2020 27:50


Being an entrepreneur is something most of us have dreamed about for years. With so many changes taking place globally, now might be the time to take the leap. This week we catch up with Genelle Drayton, owner of Sweet Dames Artisan Confections and chat about what it takes to be an entrepreneurial success. Visit Genelle's site at: https://sweetdames.com/.

The State of Urban Seattle: A COVID-19 Pandemic Special

Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2020 30:16


This week we check in with Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle CEO Michelle Merriweather as she talks what it takes to lead her team through the trials of COVID-19. It's pivoting, planning, and persevering... plus a little foodie talk on Dawson Eats America: The Podcast.

To Food, With Love: Five Letters to My Favorite Dishes

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2020 24:19


As we continue through these COVID-19 times, @TheCubicleChick returns to co-host a pandemic special edition, encouraging all to support their local restaurants in the form of love letters to the places and dishes they miss most.

DEA Presents An Introvert's Guide to Surviving a Global Pandemic: A Discussion

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2020 23:39


A special edition of Dawson Eats America: The Podcast as we discuss the reasons why EVERYONE should check out the new ebook, "An Introvert's Guide to Surviving a Global Pandemic." With special guest host @TheCubicleChick. Purchase the ebook at bit.ly/introvertebook

Ep 9 - The Earth Knows What to Do

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2019 39:15


When you think of gardening, your first thought probably isn't urban Chicago. Well, this week we're headed to the Chi to speak to two black women who are helping to change the face of urban gardening, one community at a time.

Ep 8 - The "Other" 1%: An American Black Farmer Story

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2019 32:59


It's 2019, and Black farmers make up only 1.3% of all farmers in America. This week we head to Reedville, VA to speak with PJ Haynie III, a fifth generation farmer working to keep his people, and profession, on the map.

Ep 7 - Finding Peace in the Chaos

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2019 30:25


This week we pay deep tribute to award-winning author and icon Toni Morrison, chat with Gullah Geechee Chef Amethyst Ganaway, and submit our first book review of one of the best novels we've read this year.

Ep 6 - Saints and Simmers

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2019 34:48


On this edition, we're back in the Midwest getting to know native son and rib rub master Revr'n Ray. Plus, we catch up with one of our faves, Robin Caldwell, as she shares more food stories and tales from the Lou.

Ep 5 - VEGANISM 101: Where It All Vegan

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2019 38:50


This week I talk to folks who are better informed than I am about the vegan lifestyle to find out if Veganism could possibly be in my future. We're getting educated. Class is now in session.

Ep 4 - The Real Black Chefs of Charlotte

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2019 31:46


We take a walking tour of Charlotte, NC and chat with Chefs Naomi Knox, Ashley Nightengale, Whitney Thomas and Michael Bowling and find out what it takes for Black cuisine experts to ply their craft in the Queen City.

Ep 3 - NOLA, Darling

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2019 33:59


This week, we explore one of my favorite cities, New Orleans by paying tribute to an American icon, Chef Leah Chase, the Queen of Creole Cuisine. Plus, a conversation with Vernon Martin III of Exquisite Kreations Catering, one of NOLA’s up and coming private chefs

Ep 2 - Man. Verses. Food.

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2019 28:31


Father's Day is Sunday and this week, through verse and conversation, my family shares memories of my dad, Albert Oscar Dawson, Sr. Plus, close friends recall their favorite father food moments. It's a very special Dawson Eats America: The Dad Tribute.

Ep 1 - Midwest Food History: A Conversation with Author Robin Caldwell

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2019 30:28


Midwest Food History: A Conversation with Author Robin Caldwell

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