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We all have friends who we hate to love and love to hate, and that's just how my group of friends are. While in reality we really do all love our friends, there are times when we don't all get along. I use food as a way to mend those sour notes in life. On this show I'll talk with a different guest every episode about their experiences with food; the Good and the Bad.

Wesley Van Hoosen


    • Jul 14, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 41m AVG DURATION
    • 30 EPISODES


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    Eggs and Potatoes, IN ONE PAN! - Scott Shomaker

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2021 137:25


    Hello, listeners! In this episode I'm talking with a dear friend of mine from high school, Scott Shomaker! He's an actor and professor, and somehow we'd never in all the years we'd known each other talked about food. We're fixing that with this episode! I hope you enjoy! Don't forget to Subscribe and Rate the show! Check out our Instagram @goodfoodbadfriends, or our website goodfoodbadfriends.com for recipes! Please support this show by subscribing and rating it on your favorite podcast directory! Thank you so much for listening! www.arcadiapodcastnetwork.com ©2021 Arcadia Podcast Network LLC

    Queen of Christmas - Dallas Slankard, Part II

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2021 63:34


    Hi there, listeners! I hope your week has gotten off to a good start! Today's episode is Part II of my interview with Dallas Slankard. I titled this episode "Queen of Christmas" because Dallas and I share an intense love of the Holiday Season, and usually are the first amongst our friends and families to decorate. I hope you enjoy this part II, and thank you so much for listening! This show's release schedule is now "at will" so to speak. As soon as I get an interview done and edited down, I will release it. With life the way it is currently for me, a regular schedule is just a little too much to keep up with. I'm hoping to someday get it back to a regular schedule. Thank you for understanding! Don't forget to Subscribe and Rate the show! Check out our Instagram @goodfoodbadfriends, or our website goodfoodbadfriends.com for the recipes published with this episode! Please support this show by subscribing and rating it on your favorite podcast directory! Thank you so much for listening! www.arcadiapodcastnetwork.com ©2021 Arcadia Podcast Network LLC

    "I Made Quiche!" - Dallas Slankard, Part I

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2021 118:41


    Hello there listeners! I hope you're week is getting off to a good start! I'm still figuring out the release schedule going forward for this show, and I appreciate your patience so much as I figure that out! In this episode, I get to talk to my good friend Dallas Slankard! We're old friends from college, and I'm so glad I finally got a chance to talk to this lovely woman about her food history. We talked for so long, in fact, that I had to split the episode into two parts, so tune in next Friday for Part II! Just so you subscribers know, this show will have a NEW RELEASE DAY AND FREQUENCY. NEW EPISODES will come out every other week on FRIDAY starting June 4th! Don't forget to Subscribe and Rate the show! Check out our Instagram @goodfoodbadfriends, or our website goodfoodbadfriends.com for the recipes published with this episode! Please support this show by subscribing and rating it on your favorite podcast directory! Thank you so much for listening! www.arcadiapodcastnetwork.com ©2021 Arcadia Podcast Network LLC

    Hello There, Old Friend - Eric Holt

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2021 115:34


    Hello listeners! I hope you're doing well! This week's guest is my childhood best friend Eric Holt! We cover lots in this episode, so be sure to listening and give us a rating when you're done! Have a great week! Thanks, Eric, for being on this show! Just so you subscribers know, this show will have a NEW RELEASE DAY AND FREQUENCY. NEW EPISODES will come out every other week on FRIDAY starting May 28th! Don't forget to Subscribe and Rate the show! Check out our Instagram @goodfoodbadfriends, or our website goodfoodbadfriends.com for the recipes published with this episode! Please support this show by subscribing and rating it on your favorite podcast directory! Thank you so much for listening! www.arcadiapodcastnetwork.com ©2021 Arcadia Podcast Network LLC

    A Golden Girl - Sylvie Sabones

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2021 139:47


    Hello, listeners! Thanks for tuning in! On this episode I'm interviewing one of my ol' work pals, Sylvie! She's such a fun-spirited person, and I'm hoping we can get together for dinner sometime soon! Hope you enjoy the episode! Thank you, Sylvie for being on this show! Don't forget to Subscribe and Rate the show! Check out our Instagram @goodfoodbadfriends, or our website goodfoodbadfriends.com for the recipes published with this episode! Please support this show by subscribing and rating it on your favorite podcast directory! Thank you so much for listening! www.arcadiapodcastnetwork.com ©2021 Arcadia Podcast Network LLC

    Tide and Sugar Cookies - Megan Ghorashy

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2021 150:05


    Hello listeners! This week's episode is all about my dear friend Megan Ghorashy and her life with food! She and I have been great friends since college, and together we were a couple of total goofballs. She's an amazing actor living in the Big Apple, and I hope you enjoy her episode! A big thanks to Megan for being on this show! Don't forget to Subscribe and Rate the show! Check out our Instagram @goodfoodbadfriends, or our website goodfoodbadfriends.com for the recipes published with this episode! Please support this show by subscribing and rating it on your favorite podcast directory! Thank you so much for listening! www.arcadiapodcastnetwork.com ©2021 Arcadia Podcast Network LLC

    21. A Quest for Apple Butter - Dustin Sutliff

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2021 146:29


    Hello listeners! In this week's episode I'm talking with my friend Dustin Sutliff! We met while in college, and we've stayed great friends since we graduated. Together we talked a lot about the foods of our childhoods as well as the memories we have of our times both in school and with our families. A big thanks to Dustin for being on this show! Check out Dustin's podcast Drinks on Dusty! Don't forget to Subscribe and Rate the show! Check out our Instagram @goodfoodbadfriends, or our website goodfoodbadfriends.com for the recipes published with this episode! Please support this show by subscribing and rating it on your favorite podcast directory! Thank you so much for listening! www.arcadiapodcastnetwork.com ©2021 Arcadia Podcast Network LLC

    20. Casserole or Hot Dish? - Kate Demoret - Part II

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2021 128:41


    This week's episode is part 2 of my interview with Kate! We could honestly talk for so much longer about food and life. Hope you enjoy! Another thanks to Kate Demoret for being on this podcast! Thanks for listening! I apologize that I haven't been publishing recipes lately! I'm hoping that I can take some time soon to upload more! Don't forget to Subscribe and Rate the show! Check out our Instagram @goodfoodbadfriends, or our website goodfoodbadfriends.com for the recipes published with this episode! Please support this show by subscribing and rating it on your favorite podcast directory! Thank you so much for listening! www.arcadiapodcastnetwork.com ©2021 Arcadia Podcast Network LLC

    19. "I'm a Bitch When it Comes to Cream Cheese!" - Kate Demoret - Part I

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2021 134:24


    Hello listeners! This is the first two-part episode of GFBF! I talked with my friend Kate for so long that I decided to split her interview into two episodes. In this first one we discuss her early food and cooking history, which was fascinating! I hope you enjoy this first of 2 episodes all about my friend Kate! A big thanks to Kate Demoret for being on this podcast! Thanks for listening! I apologize that I haven't been publishing recipes lately! I'm hoping that I can take some time soon to upload more! Don't forget to Subscribe and Rate the show! Check out our Instagram @goodfoodbadfriends, or our website goodfoodbadfriends.com for the recipes published with this episode! Please support this show by subscribing and rating it on your favorite podcast directory! Thank you so much for listening! www.arcadiapodcastnetwork.com ©2021 Arcadia Podcast Network LLC

    18. Sweet as Kugel - Joe Tyler Gerber

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2021 129:44


    On this week's episode I'm interviewing one of my exes! Don't worry, we're still good friends! We discuss anything from his favorite Illinois food spots to his family's Jewish familial culture and heritage both in and out of the kitchen. I hope you enjoy this episode! A big thanks to Joe Tyler Gerber for being on this podcast! Thanks for listening! I apologize that I haven't been publishing recipes lately! I'm hoping that I can take some time soon to upload more! Don't forget to Subscribe and Rate the show! Check out our Instagram @goodfoodbadfriends, or our website goodfoodbadfriends.com for the recipes published with this episode! Please support this show by subscribing and rating it on your favorite podcast directory! Thank you so much for listening! www.arcadiapodcastnetwork.com ©2021 Arcadia Podcast Network LLC

    17. Rocky Mountain Man - Brandon Kirchgasler

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2021 158:12


    On this week's episode, I get to talk with my amazing friend Brandon Kirchgasler! We've been friends for such a long time now, but this conversation was so insightful and informing for the two of us. In addition to this amazing episode, Brandon also did the theme music for this podcast! I hope you enjoy my conversation all about food with Brandon. I adore this man. A big thanks to Brandon Kirchgasler for being on this podcast! Thanks for listening! Don't forget to Subscribe and Rate the show! Check out our Instagram @goodfoodbadfriends, or our website goodfoodbadfriends.com for the recipes published with this episode! Please support this show by subscribing and rating it on your favorite podcast directory! Thank you so much for listening! www.arcadiapodcastnetwork.com ©2021 Arcadia Podcast Network LLC

    16. Sensible Yes Man - Drew Valaika

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2021 125:51


    Hello all! This week's episode is all about my other best friend, Drew Valaika! He's an actor who loves beer, seafood and steak! Who could ask for more? Of course we go much more in-depth than that, and we had a great time recording this episode. I hope you enjoy it, too! I'm taking a short break from this podcast after this episode. New episodes will start back up on March 16th! A big thanks to Drew Valaika for being on this podcast! Thanks for listening! Don't forget to Subscribe and Rate the show! Check out our Instagram @goodfoodbadfriends, or our website goodfoodbadfriends.com for the recipes published with this episode! Please support this show by subscribing and rating it on your favorite podcast directory! Thank you so much for listening! www.arcadiapodcastnetwork.com ©2021 Arcadia Podcast Network LLC

    15. The Merry to My Pippin - Richard Eisloeffel

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2021 129:28


    This week I'm interviewing my best friend, Richard! He and I have had lots of great times together, and we've always loved to scout for new kinds of food to try throughout our friendship. He and I even traveled to Berlin together right before the pandemic... literally, days before everything closed. Hear all about some of our misadventures in this week's episode! I hope you enjoy! ALSO! Richard and I are launching a new show together! Stay tuned for more news! I'd like to thank Richard Eisloeffel for being on this podcast. Thanks for listening! Don't forget to Subscribe and Rate the show! Check out our Instagram @goodfoodbadfriends, or our website goodfoodbadfriends.com for the recipes published with this episode! Please support this show by subscribing and rating it on your favorite podcast directory! Thank you so much for listening! www.arcadiapodcastnetwork.com ©2020 Arcadia Podcast Network LLC

    14. Who Couldn't Eat Baby Food? - Dylan Naylor

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2021 127:34


    On this week's episode, I'm interviewing my co-host and significant other, Dylan Naylor! Together we talk about how he grew up eating in his hometown of Worcester, MA, as well as how his curiosity about food has led him to start cooking more himself. I'd like to thank Dylan Naylor for being on this show! Thanks for listening! Don't forget to Subscribe and Rate the show! Check out our Instagram @goodfoodbadfriends, or our website goodfoodbadfriends.com for the recipes published with this episode! Please support this show by subscribing and rating it on your favorite podcast directory! Thank you so much for listening! www.arcadiapodcastnetwork.com ©2020 Arcadia Podcast Network LLC

    13. The Fun Aunt - Dina Hohn

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2021 78:02


    Hello, Ladles and Jellyspoons! This week's episode is my fun and amazing aunt, Dina Hohn! She and I are very close, and we had a great time discussing our mutual love of cooking and conferring over good food. We also talked about her never-ending quest of discovering flavors and how she learned to become the great cook she is today! We recorded this interview back in September of 2020, and I'd like to thank my Aunt Dina for being on this show! Thanks for listening! Don't forget to Subscribe and Rate the show! Check out our Instagram @goodfoodbadfriends, or our website goodfoodbadfriends.com for the recipes published with this episode! Please support this show by subscribing and rating it on your favorite podcast directory! Thank you so much for listening! www.arcadiapodcastnetwork.com ©2020 Arcadia Podcast Network LLC

    12. Don't Serve the Ugly Pieces of Sushi - Linda Van Hoosen

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2021 93:22


    Hello all! In this week's episode, I'm interviewing my mom! Together we talk about her deep Japanese-American roots and the different culinary traditions of her Japanese-American family growing up. I recorded this interview back in September of 2020, and I'd like to thank my Mom, Linda, for being on this show. Thanks for listening! Don't forget to Subscribe and Rate the show! Check out our Instagram @goodfoodbadfriends, or our website goodfoodbadfriends.com for the recipes published with this episode! Please support this show by subscribing and rating it on your favorite podcast directory! Thank you so much for listening! www.arcadiapodcastnetwork.com ©2020 Arcadia Podcast Network LLC

    11. Fondue? How About We Fon-Don't. - Steve Van Hoosen

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2021 66:50


    On this week's episode, I'm talking with my DAD! Steve Van Hoosen is kicking off the next arc of this podcast, where I talk with my immediate family about their food histories. My father and I talk about the generational culinary differences between him and I, as well as reminisce about old family recipes and much more! Thank you, Dad, for being on my show! Thanks for listening! Don't forget to Subscribe and Rate the show! Check out our Instagram @goodfoodbadfriends, or our website goodfoodbadfriends.com for the recipes published with this episode! Please support this show by subscribing and rating it on your favorite podcast directory! Thank you so much for listening! www.arcadiapodcastnetwork.com ©2020 Arcadia Podcast Network LLC

    10. Rage Eating a Wheel of Brie - Josh Yelden

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2021 97:38


    Hello listeners, sorry for the delay in episodes! My computer had to be serviced, but luckily we're back this week with our last of the original Bad Friends. This week's episode is all about my friend Josh Yelden, and his life around food. We talk about how he grew up growing his own food at times, as well as his infinite love of cheese (this is definitely becoming a pattern). Thank you Josh for being on this show! Thanks for listening! Don't forget to Subscribe and Rate the show! Check out our Instagram @goodfoodbadfriends. Please support this show by subscribing and rating it on your favorite podcast directory! Thank you so much for listening! www.goodfoodbadfriends.com www.arcadiapodcastnetwork.com ©2020 Arcadia Podcast Network LLC

    9. Beef Is the Kanye West of Meats - Matt Torrez

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2020 122:17


    This week's episode is all about my good friend Matt Torrez and his history with food! Thank you Matt for being on this show! You can find the recipe from this episode on our website, goodfoodbadfriends.com. Thanks for listening! Don't forget to Subscribe and Rate the show! Check out our Instagram @goodfoodbadfriends, or our website goodfoodbadfriends.com for the recipes published with this episode! Please support this show by subscribing and rating it on your favorite podcast directory! Thank you so much for listening! www.goodfoodbadfriends.com www.arcadiapodcastnetwork.com ©2020 Arcadia Podcast Network LLC

    8. Ranch Me, Brochacho - Chris Gotti

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2020 77:14


    Welcome back! This week's episode is all about my good friend Chris Gotti. He and I talk about everything food from Disneyworld to our shared Nebraska experiences. I hope you enjoy this episode! Thanks so much to Chris for being on this episode! You can find the recipe from this episode on our website, goodfoodbadfriends.com. Thanks for listening! Don't forget to Subscribe and Rate the show! Check out our Instagram @goodfoodbadfriends, or our website goodfoodbadfriends.com for the recipes published with this episode! Please support this show by subscribing and rating it on your favorite podcast directory! Thank you so much for listening! www.goodfoodbadfriends.com www.arcadiapodcastnetwork.com ©2020 Arcadia Podcast Network LLC

    Happy Holidays! We'll Be Back Dec. 8!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2020 2:53


    Happy Holidays everyone! I have had such a long week of cooking, cleaning, decorating, and eating that I decided to give myself a little break! We'll be back on December 8th with a BRAND NEW EPISODE! Thank you for listening! Don't forget to Subscribe and Rate the show! Check out our Instagram @goodfoodbadfriends, or our website goodfoodbadfriends.com for the recipes published with this episode! Please support this show by subscribing and rating it on your favorite podcast directory! Thank you so much for listening! www.goodfoodbadfriends.com www.arcadiapodcastnetwork.com ©2020 Arcadia Podcast Network LLC

    The Thanksgiving Special - BONUS

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2020 31:11


    This week, instead of having a guest on, I'm going in-depth on the main courses that make our tables every year for Thanksgiving. I had a lot of fun writing and researching this episode, and I hope you enjoy the fun facts and turkey trivia! Thank you so much for listening, and I hope you have a great start to your Holiday Season! Please support this show by subscribing and rating it on your favorite podcast directory! www.goodfoodbadfriends.com www.arcadiapodcastnetwork.com ©2020 Arcadia Podcast Network LLC

    7. Liquor?! Hardly Know'er! - Taylor Wald

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2020 106:34


    In this week's episode, I get to talk about having foodie families with the OG Bad Friend, Taylor Wald. She's one of my most favorite people, and we dish all about Italian food and how Taylor's Nonna imparted her love of entertaining and family get-togethers. Thanks so much to Taylor for being on this episode! You can find the recipe from this episode on our website, goodfoodbadfriends.com. Thanks for listening! Don't forget to Subscribe and Rate the show! Check out our Instagram @goodfoodbadfriends, or our website goodfoodbadfriends.com for the recipes published with this episode! Please support this show by subscribing and rating it on your favorite podcast directory! Thank you so much for listening! www.goodfoodbadfriends.com www.arcadiapodcastnetwork.com ©2020 Arcadia Podcast Network LLC

    6. A Man of the World-Dimitri Pylarinos

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2020 107:23


    In this week's episode, I talk with my friend Dimitri Pylarinos all about his Greek heritage and how his worldly travels have enhanced his culinary tastes. You can find the recipe from this episode on our website, goodfoodbadfriends.com. Thanks for listening! Don't forget to Subscribe and Rate the show! Check out our Instagram @goodfoodbadfriends, or our website goodfoodbadfriends.com for the recipes published with this episode! Please support this show by subscribing and rating it on your favorite podcast directory! Thank you so much for listening! www.goodfoodbadfriends.com www.arcadiapodcastnetwork.com ©2020 Arcadia Podcast Network LLC

    5. Star Wars and Breakfast Casseroles - Bernard Bencarew

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2020 79:49


    This week on GFBF I get to talk with my good friend Bernard Bencarew! We discuss his family's African culinary background, and how growing up in the midwest shaped his love of different foods. He's a pretty cool guy, and the recipes he inspired me to research for this episode are SUPERB! Thanks for listening, and don't forget to Subscribe! Check out our Instagram @goodfoodbadfriends, or our website goodfoodbadfriends.com for the recipes published with this episode! Please support this show by subscribing and rating it on your favorite podcast directory! Thank you so much for listening! www.goodfoodbadfriends.com www.arcadiapodcastnetwork.com ©2020 Arcadia Podcast Network LLC

    4. Dads Eat the Grossest Sh*t-Derek Zoia

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2020 88:20


    This week on Good Food for Bad Friends I get to talk to my next "bad friend", Derek Zoia! We dish all about his love of cheese (I sense a pattern emerging) and how cranberry sauce can cause contention with a family at Thanksgiving, plus much more! Thanks for listening, and don't forget to Subscribe! Check out our Instagram @goodfoodbadfriends, or our website goodfoodbadfriends.com for the recipes published with this episode! Please support this show by subscribing and rating it on your favorite podcast directory! Thank you so much for listening! www.goodfoodbadfriends.com www.arcadiapodcastnetwork.com ©2020 Arcadia Podcast Network LLC

    3. An Ounce of Mrs. Butterworth-Nick McKenzie

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2020 78:43


    In this episode, I get to talk to my good friend Nick McKenzie about his love of Italian food, and he actually gets to ask me a few questions about my history too! Check out our Instagram @goodfoodbadfriends, or our website goodfoodbadfriends.com for the recipes published with this episode! Please support this show by subscribing and rating it on your favorite podcast directory! Thank you so much for listening! www.goodfoodbadfriends.com www.arcadiapodcastnetwork.com ©2020 Arcadia Podcast Network LLC

    2. Accidental Ayahuasca Cult: The Shaman Story-Matt Harvey

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2020 120:28


    In this episode of GFBF, I get to go in-depth about food with my most intellectually akin friend, Matt Harvey.  We talk about everything from his family's coveted Chicken and Dumpling soup to the influence of Rachel Ray (and lots of other things too)!  AUDIO IS FIXED! Check out our Instagram @goodfoodbadfriends, or our website goodfoodbadfriends.com for the recipes published with this episode! Please support this show by subscribing and rating it on your favorite podcast directory!  Thank you so much for listening! www.goodfoodbadfriends.com www.arcadiapodcastnetwork.com ©2020 Arcadia Podcast Network LLC

    1. Mushrooms Don't Come Upside Down-Aaron Mann

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2020 93:15


    In this first episode of Good Food for Bad Friends, I talk with my good friend Aaron Mann. We talk about our mutual midwestern upbringing and his journey to the multicultural foods that he loves now. Check out our Instagram @goodfoodbadfriends, or our website goodfoodbadfriends.com for the recipes published with this episode! Please support this show by subscribing and rating it on your favorite podcast directory! Thank you so much for listening! www.goodfoodbadfriends.com www.arcadiapodcastnetwork.com ©2020 Arcadia Podcast Network LLC

    Trailer-Good Food for Bad Friends

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2020 2:35


    Wesley Van Hoosen hosts a new podcast all about the cooking and food culture of his friends and family. With every episode, one or two recipes will be published as well! Good Food for Bad Friends will post a new episode every Tuesday, starting on October 20th. See all our other podcasts at arcadiapodcastnetwork.com. Don't forget to Subscribe! ©2020 Arcadia Podcast Network

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