Say Cheese

Jeff Buck sits down to talk about Tarentaise, a raw cow's milk cheese from Springbrook Farm in Vermont.Follow @saycheesepodEmail: saycheesepod@gmail.comLeave us a positive rating/review!!Cheese provided by @dtlacheese

Jeff Buck sits down to talk about Maia, a pasteurized cow's milk cheese from Briar Rose Creamery in Oregon. The podcast ends with a #cheesymoment from Adam Moskowitz Follow @saycheesepodEmail: saycheesepod@gmail.comLeave us a positive rating/review!!Cheese provided by @dtlacheeseDONATE TO OREGON FIRES AND HELP THOSE IN NEED https://www.gofundme.com/c/act/oregon-fires

Jeff Buck sits down to talk about the marinated sheep and goat cheese from Meredith Dairy in Australia. Follow @saycheesepodEmail: saycheesepod@gmail.comLeave us a positive rating/review!!Cheese provided by @dtlacheese

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I sit down with Alex Lake (Netflix's The Circle) about a week before the historic coronavirus quarantine took place. We discuss briefly his time on The Circle while indulging in one of the best circle-shaped goat cheeses from the famed affineur Rodolphe Le Meunier. As always the podcast ends with some #CheesyMoments.Follow @saycheesepodEmail: saycheesepodcast@gmail.comor leave us a positive rating/review!!

Jeff Buck sits down with Hailley Field to talk about Marisa, a pasteurized sheep's milk cheese from Carr Valley Cheese in Wisconsin. Hailley brings over her own baguette for the podcast with hopes of meeting #BaggyTheBaguette. They dive into the origins of where Marisa is made and who it's named after. As always the podcast ends with some #CheesyMoments. This episode Jeff reads a handful of submissions from fans before Hailley shares some of hers which include Hallmark cards, socks, and a personalized cheese journal .Follow @saycheesepodEmail: saycheesepod@gmail.comLeave us a positive rating/review!!Cheese provided by @dtlacheese

Jeff Buck sits down with Mario Caballero to talk about Carmel -- a small format bloomy rind triple crème sheep and cow’s milk cheese from Stepladder Creamery in Cambria, CA. The goats at Stepladder only produce milk 9 months out of the year, they created this new small format cheese to fill that 3 month gap when they arent producing and used sheep's milk instead. As always the podcast ends with some #CheesyMoments. This episode Mario shares one involving memories of sharing cheese with his dad. Follow @saycheesepodEmail: saycheesepodcast@gmail.comor leave us a positive rating/review!!Cheese provided by @dtlacheeseCheck out our weekly comedy show, #SayCheeseShowcase, every Tuesday at the Grand Central Market in Los Angeles - 7pm - Free admission

Jeff Buck sits down with Danielle Firestone to talk about Wabash Cannonball -- a pasteurized goat's milk cheese from Capriole Goat Cheeses in Indiana.After hearing Jeff speculate about it in a previous episode, Danielle immediately wanted to inform Jeff on what Wawa (the American chain convenience store) actually is. Jeff then briefly revisits information on Capriole Goat Cheeses, asks Danielle what she would put on her hometown flag, discuss the origins of the Wabash Cannonball's mystical hobo train name, and rate the cheese on a classic scale system. As always the podcast ends with some #CheesyMoments. This episode Danielle shared one involving a horrible business name and another that involves classicism in a cheese museum.Follow @saycheesepodEmail: saycheesepodcast@gmail.comor leave us a positive rating/review!!Check out our weekly comedy show, #SayCheeseShowcase, every Tuesday at the Grand Central Market in Los Angeles - 7pm - Free admission

Jeff Buck sits down with cheesemonger Charles Davis to talk about Detroit Street Brick -- a pasteurized goat's milk cheese from Zingerman's Creamery in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Charles briefly discusses what his time in Ann Arbor was like. They get into the history of Zingerman's and how that name even came to be. After eating the cobble stone shaped cheese, Jeff rallies for someone to make a Cheddar Bob (8 Mile) named cheese. As always the podcast ends with some #CheesyMoments. This episode Charles shares one involving Cameron Diaz and Jimmy Kimmel Follow @saycheesepodEmail: saycheesepod@gmail.comor leave us a positive rating/review!!Check out our weekly comedy show, #SayCheeseShowcase, every Tuesday at the Grand Central Market in Los Angeles - 7pm - Free admission

Jeff Buck sits down with comedian Justin Lain to talk about Brie Aux Truffes a pasteurized cow's milk cheese from France. The podcast is recorded during the National Championship game and this cheese is eaten as a celebration. Justin shares how he didn't understand cheese until he got older. They both hype themselves up for the inevitable truffle attack. As always the podcast ends with some #CheesyMoments. This episode Justin shares his memories at a classic late night Chicago "cheesy" establishment.Follow @saycheesepodEmail: saycheesepod@gmail.comor leave us a positive rating/review!!Check out our weekly comedy show, The Say Cheese Showcase, every Tuesday at the Grand Central Market in Los Angeles - 7pm - Free admission

Jeff Buck sits down with NOBODY (himself) and talks about bread cheese, a pasteurized cow's milk cheese from Carr Valley Cheese in Wisconsin. Jeff keeps his explanation of bread cheese brief, hypes up cheese maker Sid Cook, dips the cheese in coffee, and talks about it's origin. Being the first video To celebrate this being the first video version of the podcast, Jeff decides to read a ton of #CheesyMoments submitted by friends/fans of the podcast.Follow @saycheesepodEmail: saycheesepod@gmail.comor leave us a positive rating/review!!

Jeff Buck sits down with comedian Molly Ruben-Long to talk about Kunik, a triple cream cow and goat's milk cheese from Nettle Meadow Farm in New York. Jeff discusses the sanctuary that this cheese is made on and does a dive into goats and their relation to rap music. While defining what a triple cream cheese is, the conversation also turns into impressions of what accent Jersey Cows would have. Molly describes her expectations of the cheese and tries Kunik for the first time. As always the podcast ends with some #CheesyMoments. This episode we have an audio submission from a listener, and Molly also shares one involving her grandmother's mac and cheese.Follow @saycheesepodEmail: saycheesepod@gmail.comor leave us a positive rating/review!!

Jeff Buck sits down with cheesemonger Jane Bruce to talk about Gruyere 1655 a raw cow's milk cheese from Fromagerie Le Cret in Switzerland. Jeff discusses how JANE FORGOT THE CHEESE while he also finds a loose relation between the movie 'Alien' and gruyere. Jane redeems herself by sharing an epic story of the legendary 1655. As always the podcast ends with some #CheesyMoments. Jane shares one about eating cheese before dinner everyday growing up and Jeff shamelessly plugs his weekly comedy show. Follow @saycheesepodEmail: saycheesepod@gmail.comor leave us a positive rating/review!!

Jeff Buck sits down with comedian Yourgo Artsitas to talk about Hook's 10 Year Cheddar - a pasteurized cow's milk cheddar from Hook's Cheese Company in Mineral Point, Wisconsin. Jeff creates a cheese "Ten Year Challenge" as Yourgo compares the Hook's Young Cheddar (aged for 2 month) to the Hook's 10 Year Cheddar (aged for 10 years). Naturallly they joke about fake cheese themed video game played by cows wearing VR headsets. Jeff explains what and why there are two different types of crystals you mind in your cheese. As always the podcast ends with some #CheesyMoments. Yourgo shares one that's more of a 'would you rather' question for Jeff, and we also read a cheesy moment that our friend of the podcast Jane Bruce (Monger at DTLA Cheese) sent us. Follow @saycheesepodEmail: saycheesepod@gmail.comor leave us a positive rating/review!!

Jeff Buck hosted his podcast as a cheese theme talk show LIVE in New Orleans as an after party for the Fete Des Fromages cheese festival. This is a collection of audio snippets from the show. Featuring #BaggyTheBaguette, Will Merrill, Andy Ledford, Llydian, Joe Salonia, Erika Kubick, and The Chanel Boyz. WE FEEL LIKE CHEEEEESEEEEFollow @saycheesepodEmail: saycheesepod@gmail.comor leave us a positive rating/review!

Jeff Buck sits down with actor Dustan Costine (Get Hard, Oldboy) to talk about Finback -- a pasteurized cow's milk cheese from The Mystic Cheese Company in Connecticut. Dustan learns the history of where this cheese is made and why Brian Civitello, the owner of Mystic Cheese, chose to theme his cheeses around whales. They joke about Narwhals, milking whales, and even read a "literary dairy" poem. After tasting Finback for the first time, Dustan gives his official review of the cheese. As always the podcast ends with some #CheesyMoments. This week Jeff shares one about a little green whale being hidden in a cheese shop, and Dustan shares one about a misinterpretation of Chile Con Queso.Follow @saycheesepodEmail: saycheesepod@gmail.comor leave us a positive rating/review!

Jeff Buck sits down with guest Chad Alligood (Kismet Falafel) to talk about Rogue River Blue - pasteurized cow's milk blue cheese from Oregon. Jeff's roommate joins in on the fun for this episode as well. Chad brought some Rogue River that he got a month ago and we compared it to the taste of a fresh batch. This cheese just won WORLDS BEST CHEESE AWARD and is the first American cheese to do so. As always the podcast ends with some #CheesyMoments. This week Chad tells us how cheese would tie into his death row meal.Follow @saycheesepodEmail: saycheesepod@gmail.comor leave us a positive rating/review!

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!Jeff Buck sits down with comedian Kyle Smith to talk about Munster Géromé- pasteurized washed rind cow's milk cheese from France. Together they talk about the smell of this "monster" cheese and how imitation munster cheese (spelled muenster) is the REAL monster. We listen to some very eery organ music that's related to the cheese. Then Kyle gives his very NSFW review of the cheese. As always the podcast ends with some #CheesyMoments. This week Kyle tells us about one where he was being cheesy and tried to approach a girl in college.Follow @saycheesepodEmail: saycheesepod@gmail.comor leave us a positive rating/review!

Jeff Buck sits down with comedian and actress Abby St Claire to talk about Swiss Abbey Wrestler - a thermalized washed rind cow's milk cheese from Einsiedeln, Switzerland. Together they discuss eating cheese in church, The Black Madonna, The Swiss Wrestling Festival, smelly cheese planes, and experiencing one of the stinkiest cheeses we've done so far!As always the podcast ends with some #CheesyMoments. This week we have a submission from Chris Murphy in Chicago with a story that involves 3lbs of Pepper Jack Cubes. We wrap things up with a story from Abby about being bullied for liking cheese but also having beautiful friendships because of cheese. Follow @saycheesepodEmail: saycheesepod@gmail.comor leave us a positive rating/review!

Jeff Buck sits down with comedian and actor Mikel Albagdadi to talk about Ossau Iraty Estive - a raw sheep's milk cheese from The French Basque Country in France. Together they discuss a little bit of history of the Basque Country. After explaining that the cheese is falls under a protected designated origin regime, Jeff suggests they do the same for Gumbo and Poboys. We learn the type of sheep that make this cheese and how the shepards basically live with them as they graze the pastures. After reading that a spiritual energy lives in the homes of Basque -- Mikel and Jeff speculate it to be WiFi.The cheese is finally tasted and pleasantly received by our lactose intolerant guest. As always the podcast ends with some #CheesyMoments. This week we have a submission from Julia Gross in Philadelphia with a story that involves a risking it all on a subway for cheese. We wrap things up with a story from Mikel about eating cheese pizza in an Apple store. Follow @saycheesepodEmail: saycheesepod@gmail.comor leave us a positive rating/review!

Jeff Buck sits down with writer, comedian, and roommate Cam Dupre to talk about Roaring Forties Blue - a pasteurized cow's milk blue cheese from King Island Dairy in Australia. Together they discuss sugar cane, Anderson Cooper, and argue over where the origin of "Roaring Forties" came from. Touching on Cam's recent interest in sailing, Jeff explains how this cheese tied to sailing and the importance of hay mattresses. While eating the cheese, they both suggest other food they'd like to see paired with it. As always the podcast ends with some #CheesyMoments. This week we have a submission from Martin Henn in Austin, Texas with a story that involves a cheese raffle in Wisconsin. We wrap things up with a story from Cam about paint can sizes of nacho cheese and jeopardizing relationships with friends/families. Follow @saycheesepodEmail: saycheesepod@gmail.comor leave us a positive rating/review!

Jeff Buck sits down with creative/director of fashion Aaron Kentrell to talk about Providence - a pasteurized goats milk cheese from Goat Lady Dairy in North Carolina. Together the two of them talk about the double entendre the town where this cheese is made has. Aaron shares his experience with goat milk and Jeff tells him about "dodh" soda - a drink in Pakistan that mixes goat milk & Sprite. Jeff explains the process of how this cheese is made and how it's helping save the world. As always the podcast ends with some #CheesyMoments. A fan submitted moment from cheesemonger Jane Bruce involves a cheese riot, while Aaron shares a cheesy moment in his life that was a life or death situation. Follow @saycheesepodEmail: saycheesepod@gmail.comor leave us a positive rating/review!

Jeff Buck sits down with singer-songwriter Lauren Oglesby (LLYDIAN, The Light Set) to talk about Bufarolo cheese - a pasteurized water buffalo milk from Italy & Brooklyn. Together the two of them learn about the history behind the Crown Finish Caves where this cheese is aged. Lauren proves that she is the best story teller ever and also shares a VeggieTales song to Jeff about Water Buffalo. Off mic, a long time friend in cheese (Paige Singleton) joins them in the studio to provide funny antidotes. We discuss a potential new strip club and cheese shop named Cavern, and we also dive into "Cave Music" and explain what that is. Lauren gives her official review of Bufarolo cheese, and as always the podcast ends with some #CheesyMoments. Lauren shares two moments, one that involves heating up cheese in a backpack.Follow @saycheesepodEmail: saycheesepod@gmail.comor leave us a positive rating/review!LLYDIAN:https://open.spotify.com/artist/3yiGMvBdvLr0p1lVr3TwpiTHE LIGHT SET:https://open.spotify.com/artist/4BH2W6RKwTBm4h5wdRxrqa

Jeff Buck sits down with comedian Alex Cureau (Comedy On Tap) to talk about Cloud Cap cheese - a raw cows milk cheese from Washington. Together the two of them learn more about lava tubes, lava cows, and how they created this volcanic dairy product. They joke about how a national forest was named after a man named Gifford and Jeff explains how mountain lions can effect a cow's lactation cycle. Naturally Alex expects Cloud Cap to taste like hot magma as he tries it for the first time and gives his official opinion. As always, the podcast ends with some #CheesyMoments. Alex shares one from a time when he was at work on the docks and his boss introduced him to some new cheeses and more!Follow @saycheesepodEmail: saycheesepod@gmail.comor leave us a positive rating/review!

Jeff Buck sits down with comedian Joseph Meissner (Flappers) to talk about Prairie Breeze cheese - a pasteurized cows milk cheddar from Iowa. Together the two of them discuss how teenage angst can be tasted in the cheese. Jeff explains what those crystals exactly are that you might find in a cheddar. They also both briefly discuss Slipknot, how "prairie breeze" sound like a cow fart, and how fun it would be if there was a comedy open mic full of Amish people. As always, the podcast ends with some #CheesyMoments. Jospeh shares a moment involving a dish from his favorite Mexican restaurant in Houston, Tx.Follow @saycheesepodEmail: saycheesepod@gmail.comor leave us a positive rating/review!

Jeff Buck sits down with cheesemonger Charles Davis (DTLA Cheese) to talk about Challerhocker cheese - a raw cow's milk cheese from Switzerland. Together the two of them discuss how hard it is to pronounce the name "Kaserei Tufertschwil" before they briefly watch a video of a cow expo. They discuss what rennet is in a cheese and how "an unweaned ruminant" is just a waxing poetic way of saying "cow stomach". Jeff parody's a Gwen Stefani song to be about Challerhocker right before talking about how creepy the logo for Challerhocker is. As always, the podcast ends with some #CheesyMoments. Charles explains that his was celebrating a very UNIQUE birthday party.Follow @saycheesepodEmail: saycheesepod@gmail.comor leave us a positive rating/review!

Jeff Buck sits down with rogue cheesemonger Julia Gross to talk about Cravero Parmigiano Reggiano cheese - a raw cow's milk cheese from Italy. Together the two of them replicate an ancient pairing by combining this "king of cheese" with a bottle of Prosecco. Slightly buzzed and in a rush to get Julia to the airport, they discuss feminists in Bra, The worst/best cheese joke ever, how to fight the tariffs that threaten our cheeses, and a secret group of midnight mongers who parody songs. As always, the podcast ends with some #CheesyMoments. Julia talks about falling in love and finding a relationship because of cheese and at the end of this episode she debuts here "WE LOVE THE CHEESE" song. A direct parody to NWA's "F*** The Police".Follow @saycheesepodEmail: saycheesepod@gmail.comor leave us a positive rating/review!!CALIFORNIA REPRESENTATIVE CONTACT INFOhttps://www.house.gov/representativesNEW YORK REPRESENTATIVE CONTACT INFOhttps://www.house.gov/representatives#state-newyorkLOUISIANA REPRESENTATIVE CONTACT INFOhttps://www.house.gov/representatives#state-Louisiana

Jeff Buck sits down with comedian and pastry chef Georgia Smith (SpaceWorld) to talk about Sofia cheese - a pasteurized goat's milk cheese from The Capriole Goat Cheese Farmstead in Greenville, Indiana. Together the two of them discuss flags designed by 5th graders, crazy coincidental farm history, The Cheese Nun, and how ash solves everything. Georgia tries the award winning cheese for the first time before giving her official review. And as always, the podcast ends with some #CheesyMoments. A fan in Louisiana sends one involving a cheesy face and Georgia shares one involving a trip to the hospital.Follow @saycheesepodEmail: saycheesepod@gmail.comor leave us a positive rating/review!!SpaceWorld w/ Tommy Wiseau: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oAv4ceFJH3U

Jeff Buck sits down with comedian and actor Malik B (Creed, Burning Sands) to talk about Cabrales cheese - a raw cow's milk cheese from Asturias, Spain. They both reminisce on their days of going to high school together before they discuss the luxury of owning caves. At one point Jeff forces Malik to listen to bag pipes while he reacts STRONGLY to his first bite of Cabrales. The podcast ends with a #CheesyMoment from a fan in Michigan and Malik shares one involving a bathroom stall.Follow @saycheesepodEmail: saycheesepod@gmail.comor leave us a positive rating/review!!

Jeff Buck sits down with comedian Laura Sanders (Oh God Please Like Me) to talk about Quadrello di Bufala cheese - a buffalo milk cheese from Quattro Portoni Dairy in Lombardy, Italy. Laura tries Quadrello for the first time, but first she introduces Jeff to "Dairy Slammin". The two of them talk about moats, watch buffalos race, and suggest good recipes and pairing tips for the cheese. Jeff closes it out by reading a #CheesyMoment from a fan and Laura shares one of her own about macing a cheese-less man.For more content be sure to follow us on instagram and twitter @saycheesepod

Jeff Buck sits down with cheesemonger Jane Bruce (DTLA Cheese) to talk about Belper Knolle cheese - a raw cow's milk cheese from Jumi in Belp, Switzerland. Jane talks about her trip to the Jumi Creamery in Switzerland, and Jeff praises Jimmy Buffett as he tries Belper Knolle for the first time. We end it with a #CheesyMoment story from Jane which shows you can never have too much cheese. For more content be sure to follow us on instagram and twitter @saycheesepod

Jeff Buck sits down with rapper Manus (Broad City, Bojack Horseman) to talk about Calderwood cheese - a raw cow's milk cheese from Jasper Hill Farms in Greensboro, Vermont. Jeff geeks out over how awesome Jasper Hill Farms is, briefly discusses why raw milk is considered better than pasteurized milk, surprises Manus with a hometown treat, and they both kick a freestyle rap about Calderwood. For more content be sure to follow us on instagram and twitter @saycheesepod

Jeff Buck sits down with comedian Vanessa Gonzalez (Comedy Central, HBO) to talk about Dream Weaver cheese -- a washed rind goat's milk cheese from Central Coast Creamery in California. The origin of this cheese leads us down a fun path full of polish prime ministers, mountain dew washed cheese, and of course the Gary Wright song with the same name. After learning about and tasting Dream Weaver for the first time, Vanessa shares a #CheesyMoment in life which involves butts and dogs. For more content be sure to follow us on instagram and twitter @saycheesepod

Jeff Buck sits down with comedian, drag artist, and cheesemonger Kate Mason to talk about L'Amuse Brabander cheese -- a goat's milk gouda from Holland. While discussing the origins of the cheese and what Betty Koster's (the cheesemaker) aging techniques are, Kate tries Brabander for the first time and gives her official review! At the end we share a #CheesyMoment in life which involves starting a cheese club in 5th grade that was PRETTY exclusive. For more content be sure to follow us on instagram and twitter @saycheesepod

Hello future fans of cheese! This episode is just simple introduction of what this podcast is and what to expect from our journey into learning more about artisanal cheeses together!