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Charleston-based comedy podcast taking a ridiculous look at the food and beverage community. Tackling the issues that don't matter at all.

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    • May 1, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 37m AVG DURATION
    • 244 EPISODES

    4.9 from 139 ratings Listeners of Effin B Radio that love the show mention: fandb, charleston, diver, food and beverage, culinary, lindsay, city, industry, hilarious, interviews, love, funny, humor, best, informative, guys, must listen, thanks, host, favorite.


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    The Effin B Radio podcast is an absolute delight to listen to. Hosted by Lindsay, the show offers a fresh and entertaining perspective on the food and beverage industry, specifically focusing on the Charleston scene. Whether you're a foodie or not, this podcast is sure to captivate you with its funny, intelligent, and thoughtful content.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is Lindsay's natural talent as a host. She effortlessly engages listeners with her wit and refreshing authenticity. Her unique perspective on Charleston's food, beverage, and art scene provides interesting insights that keep listeners coming back for more. Additionally, the show often includes tidbits about local spots to visit and recipes to try, making it informative as well as entertaining.

    Another great aspect of Effin B Radio is its casual approach to the industry. Lindsay uses accessible language and includes her listeners in industry terms and secrets. This makes those who are in the food and beverage industry feel seen and understood while also allowing non-industry listeners to learn something new. The show's hilarious yet deeply caring nature creates a welcoming atmosphere that appeals to a wide range of audiences.

    While there aren't many negative aspects of this podcast, one possible downside could be the occasional lack of structure. The organic flow from topic to topic can sometimes make it feel like there isn't a clear direction or focus. However, this conversational style also adds to the charm of Effin B Radio and gives it a relaxed vibe that many listeners appreciate.

    In conclusion, The Effin B Radio podcast is highly recommended for anyone looking for a fun, insightful, and laugh-out-loud experience. Lindsay's humorous take on Charleston's food and beverage scene, along with her relatable anecdotes about life in general, make each episode an enjoyable listen. Whether you're a local or not, this podcast is sure to keep you entertained week after week with its flavorful content.



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    Latest episodes from Effin B Radio

    Episode 290: Emotional Cold Plunge with Philip Michael Cohen

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 118:22


    For the OG Effin B listener, Philip Michael Cohen needs no introduction (he co-hosted the show for 3 seasons along with the hilarious Nikki Fairman). If you’re new to him, congratulations, you get to spend nearly two hours with my dear friend and one of the funniest comics I know. Listen all the way to … Continue reading Episode 290: Emotional Cold Plunge with Philip Michael Cohen →

    Episode 289: ‘Care and Feeding’ with Laurie Woolever

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025 46:58


    I sit down with my friend and celebrated author Laurie Woolever to discuss her brand new NYT Bestselling memoir ‘Care and Feeding’. Woolever is a longtime journalist and cookbook author who also worked as an assistant to Mario Batali and then Anthony Bourdain. We discuss what moved her to write such a compelling and page-turning … Continue reading Episode 289: ‘Care and Feeding’ with Laurie Woolever →

    Episode 288: Guitar (Center) Hero.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2025 11:08


    A short essay by me: Lindsay M. Collins. Here’s to getting smarter.

    Episode 287:Start Here: A LIVE podcast with Sohla El-Waylly at Blue Bicycle Books

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2025 57:06


    I sit down with the magnificent Sohla-El-Waylly at Blue Bicycle Books in Charleston SC during Charleston Wine and Food to discuss her game-changing cookbook “Start Here: Instructions for Becoming a Better Cook”. We discuss why she was disappointed with Culinary School, how she got fired from the Cheesecake Factory and what it’s like to create … Continue reading Episode 287:Start Here: A LIVE podcast with Sohla El-Waylly at Blue Bicycle Books →

    Episode 286:Exploring ‘The Snippy Show’: Isabel Bornstein & Laura Lee Robinson

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2024 52:50


    I have the amazing honor of interviewing two very talented artists (who also happen to be my friends): Isabel Bornstein and Laura Lee Robinson. Their exhibition “The Snippy Show” opened last week at Hed Hi Studios in Charleston SC and we talk about the process, the concept, and the making of the work. Find Out … Continue reading Episode 286:Exploring ‘The Snippy Show’: Isabel Bornstein & Laura Lee Robinson →

    Episode 285: Feast Food

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2024 15:26


    Who’s ready for Thanksgiving? I share my thanksgiving plans and a sneak peak at my newly finished novel. (Also, I miss you. More shows soon. )

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    Episode 284: Around the World in 80 Years: an interview with my Papa Dale

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2024


    This was originally recorded in 2019 at my Grandfather’s home in Goose Creek. I sit down to interview William Dale Ribbeck aka ‘Papa Dale’ and we discuss his big life as a sailor in the United States Navy. He retired as a distinguished Master Diver and his impact on my life is immeasurable. He passed … Continue reading Episode 284: Around the World in 80 Years: an interview with my Papa Dale →

    Episode 283: No Recommendations

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2024


    I make a startling realization about Tony Bourdain and Santeria while rewatching ‘No Reservations’.

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    Episode 282: Landon Talks (to me)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2024


    My guest today is the hilarious Landon Bryant, known for is Instagram account @landontalks where he breaks down customs, sayings, foods and feelings unique to the South. His wildly funny videos explain things like “what is piddlin’ or what it means to “take to the bed.” In this episode he candidly shares what the best … Continue reading Episode 282: Landon Talks (to me) →

    Episode 281: Blood Slushy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2024


    It’s been a long time… I say “Frozen Ice” a lot in this episode but what I meant to say is “shaved ice” either way…don’t do it.

    Episode 280:Cornbread Cowboi (aka Orry Lee) is an Icon

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2024 41:00


    I come back from a short hiatus to chat with my childhood friend The Cornbread Cowboi. Though the internet knows him as the southern swaggy Duke of Drip (and hilarious meme king) I grew up with Orry Lee Kennedy in a small town in South Carolina called Williston. When we were growing up the population … Continue reading Episode 280:Cornbread Cowboi (aka Orry Lee) is an Icon →

    Episode 279: Welton’s Tiny Bakeshop featuring Hannah Welton

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2024 32:55


    This episode was recorded in front of a LIVE studio audience during ‘Effin’ Breakfast’ at the Counter Culture Training Center in downtown Charleston on 3/9/24. My guest today is the wildly charming and incredibly talented Hannah Marie Welton of Welton’s Tiny Bakeshop, Charleston’s darling jewel of a bakery that has us all wrapped around its … Continue reading Episode 279: Welton’s Tiny Bakeshop featuring Hannah Welton →

    Episode 278: Get Smart!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2024 28:39


    There’s a few tickets left for Effin (B)breakfast x Counter Culture featuring Hannah Welton of Welton’s Tiny Bake Shop, a Charleston Wine and Food Festival FRINGE event!!! GET YOUR TICKETS Plus, I lay out the extraordinary line up for ‘SECRET SHOW’ aka Skewerz two-erz and remind you to DM me for the password. MARCH 9th … Continue reading Episode 278: Get Smart! →

    Episode 277: Tongue Tied

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2024 27:16


    GET TICKETS TO Effin (B)breakfast x Counter Culture by clicking the link below!!! TICKETS

    Episode 276: King BBQ Reigns Supreme

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2024 23:33


    I FINALLY get a chance to eat at King BBQ and then go twice in two days. PLUS a verrrrrry exciting announcement about when (March 9th) and where I can make you your very own Effin Breakfast. (Tickets go on sale next week!!!) (ok Bye)

    Episode 275:Rock The Block.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2024 11:33


    I jump on for a short and sweet reminder that tickets are now live for “Rock the Block” a fundraiser hosted by Home Team BBQ benefitting families whose children are suffering from pediatric brain cancer. This delicious block party is always a blast and I will be emceeing it alongside the amazing crew at Home Team … Continue reading Episode 275:Rock The Block. →

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    Episode 274: A Slice of Iconography

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2024 22:16


    I wax poetic about fast food breakfast and have a full blown love affair with a slice of chocolate cake from Welton’s Tiny Bakeshop.

    Episode 273: Boneless Skinless

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2024 20:33


    I find out I’m actually younger than I thought and share a method for making chicken breast taste good. 

    Episode 272: Sense + Non-sense with Tim Hussey

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2024 104:20


    After a holiday hiatus, I’m back and I’ve brought a guest. We recorded this episode in the studio of Tim Hussey, where a freshly finished painting hangs on the wall along with photographs he’s taken and countless scribbled notes from him, to him. Tim is a legend in the world of art and a Charleston … Continue reading Episode 272: Sense + Non-sense with Tim Hussey →

    Episode 271: Kindly RSV(P)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2023 25:32


    After my trip to LA gets cancelled I try to find the silver lining and share some holiday memories of days gone by.

    Episode 270: Holidazed + Confused

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2023 26:27


    I recap a very unforgettable Thanksgiving and get on a small tangent about couples having joint accounts on Facebook. It’s just as non-sequitur as it sounds. To you and yours!

    Episode 269:Emotional Support Appetizers

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2023 26:12


    Where ever you are this holiday season I hope you have an emotional support appetizer nearby. I’m grateful for ALL OF YOU (especially you, Susan).

    Episode 268: A Moment with a Meatball

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2023 21:27


    I chronicle my journey with Jason Stanhope and meatballs and celebrate the opening of his new spot Lowland (at 36 George Street) by rambling on for 20 minutes about meatballs and loyalty. Plus, I tease out a holiday event that I ostensibly made up without consulting anyone involved. What could go wrong?

    Episode 267:Too Soon to Talk Turkey?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2023 26:54


    I try to find someone to sweep my chimney and contemplate a way to make thanksgiving hit harder this year.

    Episode 266: This is Halloween..

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2023 22:42


    I’m back and extra spooky. After a 3 week break I return to ponder if someone has cursed me or if it’s just that time of year??! And then later in the episode I get excited to cook a small snack party for six people. COME HANG AT HED HI STUDIO on SATURDAY 10/28 from … Continue reading Episode 266: This is Halloween.. →

    Episode 265: Soup Szn

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2023 21:09


    I get hype about Jeremy’s solo show at Hed Hi on October 14th from 6-10pm AND make a case for soup season lasting all year long. DM Jeremy and tell him to come on Effin b radioooooo : https://www.instagram.com/_jeremy_croft/?hl=en https://www.hedhistudio.com/shows/exhibit-jeremy-croft

    Episode 264: When It Rains, It Shines with Fletcher Williams III

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2023 131:52


    My guest today is the brilliant Fletcher Willams III. Fletcher is a multidisciplinary artist based in Charleston, S.C and we discuss his prolific career, his jaw-dropping solo exhibition at the International African American Museum (on view until December 3rd, GET THERE.) and what he has his sights on next. Find Out More by Going To: … Continue reading Episode 264: When It Rains, It Shines with Fletcher Williams III →

    Episode 263: Rhus4U with Lizzy Koury

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2023 32:29


    I sit down with LIZZY KOURY, Founder of ‘Rhus’ (FKA The Home Spice) to hear what’s new with her amazing za’atar brand turned snack brand. Lizzy has worked in some incredible restaurants and now lives and works in NYC and we had a real sweet little chat about being an entrepreneur (and how lonely, scary, … Continue reading Episode 263: Rhus4U with Lizzy Koury →

    Episode 262: Carmen Christopher Can’t Talk About That

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2023 37:24


    On this very SPECIAL episode of Effin B Radio I sit down with my guest Host, Henry Riggs and his pal Carmen Christopher (of FX The Bear, I Think You Should Leave, Killing It, Joe Pera Talks To You, Shrill and more) about his SHOW TONIGHT 9/12 AT LOFI 8pm. Go grab tickets!!! Do it!!!! … Continue reading Episode 262: Carmen Christopher Can’t Talk About That →

    Episode 261:Take Out Fake Out

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2023 27:10


    I unintentionally go on a cooking strike and ponder whether or not Snicker-doodles are considered retro? PLUS, we visit the International African American Museum and it. is. incredible. Go check out Fletcher Williams iii solo exhibition “When it Rains it Shines” (and the entire museum!!!) nowwwww.

    Episode 260:Snack Storm

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2023 12:52


    When Hurricane Idalia sweeps through Charleston the only defense I can muster is some unpractical dips and slightly salty soups. Hope everyone is safe and sound.

    Episode 259:Mean Beans

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2023 19:21


    If you hurry there may still be tickets to Rip City at the Movies. HURRY..CLICK HERE Plus, I start to notice something strange happening with my canned beans and remind everyone that making a fancy breakfast is really the only thing separating us from animals and AI.

    Episode 258:Melty Cheese

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2023 22:12


    I get salty about getting scientific in the kitchen and shout out JEREMY CROFT for being featured in the newest Charleston Mag.

    Episode 257: No Friends Zone

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2023 28:23


    I don’t like when people visit me at work.

    Episode 256:Death of a Dishwasher

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2023 21:41


    The appliance, not the person…take it easy.

    Episode 255: SKEWERZ (a super gushy thank you)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2023 31:41


    I babble on endlessly about how magical SKEWERZ (an excellent art show with very good snacks) was. My most sincere and unending gratitude to Jeremy Croft, Robert E. Pratt, Tara + Jon Darling, Isabel Bornstein, Paul Cristina, Jeremy Croft, Chloe Hogan, Nathan McClements, Sean Money, Elizabeth G., Katy Mixon and Laura Lee Robinson.

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    Episode 254: French Omelette You Finish…

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2023 25:40


    I receive a care package of the most gorgeous Chanterelle mushrooms and attempt to perfect the French omelette. Plus! SKEWERZ (and excellent art show with very good snacks) is NEXT Saturday. July 22nd at our house! DM me for the address!!!!

    Episode 253:BLT time

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2023 26:19


    I share what I learned on the hottest day of the year and remind you to RSVP for SKEWERZ (an excellent art show with very good snacks) by emailing me effinbradi@gmail.com or DM me on IG @effinbradio. ❤️

    Episode 252:Grimms’ Fairy Tale Eggplant

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2023 32:12


    I talk about an iced matcha latte from SightSee Coffee (Thanks Maari!!) that really did it for me and make a case for not watching season two of ‘The Bear’. Plus, what does one do with a fairytale eggplant? Is it a designer vegetable?? Is it the cock-a-poo of vegetables??? Or is it simply a … Continue reading Episode 252:Grimms’ Fairy Tale Eggplant →

    Episode 251:Pantry Dropper

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2023 21:58


    I get my house ready for a guest and wonder why I can’t care more about my pantry. PLUS Rip City is on the road, if you’re in Savannah come see us tonight (6/22) at Front Porch Improv!!! Or at Lo-Fi in Charleston on Saturday (6/23). It’s ROAD T(RIP City)!!! Get TICKETS :HERE

    Episode 250:Melted Popsicle

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2023 19:55


    I finally get a *summer break* and get self conscious about my gut health.

    Episode 249: FAB

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2023 14:13


    I am so thrilled to be attending and speaking at the Annual FAB Workshop here in Charleston June 12-15th If you’re attending, lets hang!!! See my Schedule Below: Check out FAB: https://www.thisisfab.com

    Episode 248: A Dish of Peppermint Ice Cream

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2023 13:22


    Written by Lindsay Collins For MCD.

    Episode 247: Tabloid Recipes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2023 27:51


    I try to change people’s mind about a recipe that I can’t stop making and once again question my instagram “strategy”.

    Episode 246: Pasta Primadonna

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2023 15:59


    We have an incident with the chickens and I make a lot of various asparagus dishes on a long weekend.

    Episode 245: The Ibis

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2023 18:12


    I tell everyone about an exciting art show/party happening in JULY and briefly wax poetic about the truly perfect fried rice at Jackrabbit Filly.

    Episode 244: Nu Yorc

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2023 25:34


    I recap a recent trip to NYC by rambling on about Superiority Burger and Laser Wolf and remind you that you can come see me talk all things PODCAST LIVE on Thursday May 25th @ 10 am at the Cigar Factory. ALSO tickets for Rip City (The SNL of Charleston) are on saleeeeee… grab them! … Continue reading Episode 244: Nu Yorc →

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    Episode 243: Overnight Lump In Your Throats

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2023 23:21


    I receive a package from Amazon and chaos ensues.

    Episode 242: Crying In H Mart with Michelle Zauner

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2023 25:37


    A few weeks ago I sat down with the lovely Michelle Zauner, New York Times best-selling Author of Crying in H Mart AND the lead singer of Japanese Breakfast. On this bonus episode I play a few of my favorite questions from the live event (hosted by Charleston Wine and Food Festival) and prattle on … Continue reading Episode 242: Crying In H Mart with Michelle Zauner →

    Episode 241: Being NEM-ble with Nathan E. Mcclements

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2023 49:06


    I HAVE A GUEST?! I have a guest! Nathan McClements is on the show. This prolific creator/painter/musician is not only one of the coolest artists in Charleston but he’s a dear friend and I went on location to his brand new studio space in North Charleston to hear all about what he’s up to. It’s … Continue reading Episode 241: Being NEM-ble with Nathan E. Mcclements →

    EPISODE 240: Blackberry Bush

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2023 20:28


    I forage some (tons) of blackberries in my neighborhood and get surprised by a notification about Jerry Springer dying.

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