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Hi. I'm Alton Brown and on my podcast which, oddly enough is called The Alton Browncast, I spend time chatting with a wide array of fascinating folk from chefs to authors, scientists to makers and just about anyone in-between, most of which are way more famous than me. This is old-school conversatio…

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Gaby Dalkin: The Alton Browncast #68

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2017 65:09


I may not be a “California Girl,” but when it comes to food blogging and recipe writing, I sure am a fan of this one. Find Gaby on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter Please subscribe to the new homes of The Alton Browncast on: iTunes Google Play Stitcher Radio RSS Feed Save Save The post Gaby Dalkin: The Alton Browncast #68 appeared first on ALTON BROWN.

Duff Goldman: The Alton Browncast #67

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2017 58:08


Duff Goldman is everything I could want in an interview subject: open, funny, revealing, eloquent, unjaded, sincere, unassuming, down-to-earth and honest. I have admired his skill and artistry for years, and am so grateful he made time to sit down for an Alton Browncast. And no, we never once mention “that” cake. Find Duff on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter Please subscribe to the new homes of The Alton Browncast on: iTunes Google Play Stitcher Radio RSS Feed Save Save The post Duff Goldman: The Alton Browncast #67 appeared first on ALTON BROWN.

Alton’s Best of 2016: The Alton Browncast #66

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2016 38:54


OK, so this year was a stinker and most of us won’t be sad to see it go. But, there’s a lot of good stuff out there…and I’ve been keeping a list of some of my favorites. So in no particular order, my list for 2016. Listen to it by clicking play below (the list is also included below). Food Magazine of the Year: Lucky Peach…again It was the best last year and it’ll probably be the best next year. Oh! And they have the best website of any culinary magazine out there. Food Blog of the Year: NPR’s The Salt AND What’s Gaby Cooking NPR’s The Salt is everything you would expect from a marriage of NPR and food. As for What’s Gaby Cooking, I stumbled across her blog when she did one of her book club pieces on.. The post Alton’s Best of 2016: The Alton Browncast #66 appeared first on ALTON BROWN.

Brynn Smith: The Alton Browncast #65

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2016 71:00


I belly up to a lot of bars across this country and every now and then the person on the other side of said appliance, has a spark in their eye and knowledge in their noggin’. Sometimes this person prepares for me a concoction that opens my eyes to something new and wonderful and that’s exactly what Brynn Smith did for me one evening at Sotto, Steve Samson’s excellent basement eatery on Pico. So of course I asked her to be on the Browncast. Find Brynn on Instagram Please subscribe to the new homes of The Alton Browncast on: iTunes Google Play Stitcher Radio RSS Feed The post Brynn Smith: The Alton Browncast #65 appeared first on ALTON BROWN.

Derek DelGaudio: The Alton Browncast #64

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2016 79:32


This week I have a chat with a new friend whose artistry both amazes and inspires me: illusionist Derek DelGaudio. Find Derek on Twitter Please subscribe to the new homes of The Alton Browncast on: iTunes Google Play Stitcher Radio RSS Feed Save Save The post Derek DelGaudio: The Alton Browncast #64 appeared first on ALTON BROWN.

Eat Your Science: The Alton Browncast #63

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2016 48:52


This week on The Alton Browncast, I chat it up with a couple of my long time cohorts about how this whole Eat Your Science thing happened, and what it means to be on Broadway! Learn more about Eat Your Science: Broadway Tickets | U.S. Tour Tickets (Spring 2017) Order Bitter Like Me, a compilation of songs from my two live tour shows here. Please subscribe to the new homes of The Alton Browncast on: iTunes Google Play Stitcher Radio RSS Feed The post Eat Your Science: The Alton Browncast #63 appeared first on ALTON BROWN.

Ellen Bennett: The Alton Browncast #62

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2016 62:48


Just a few years ago, a line cook named Ellen Bennett decided to make an apron. Today, pretty much everyone who’s anyone in the culinary world wears her wares. Join me for a conversation with the preternaturally perky pixie that is “the apron lady.” Find Ellen and Hedley & Bennett on: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Please subscribe to the new homes of The Alton Browncast on: iTunes Google Play Stitcher Radio RSS Feed Save Save The post Ellen Bennett: The Alton Browncast #62 appeared first on ALTON BROWN.

Richard Blais: The Alton Browncast #61

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2016 49:35


This week Richard Blais visits me in my luxurious Cutthroat Kitchen trailer. We talk food, restaurants, TV and how darned hard it is to run in heels. Find Richard on: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Please subscribe to the new homes of The Alton Browncast on: iTunes Google Play Stitcher Radio RSS Feed The post Richard Blais: The Alton Browncast #61 appeared first on ALTON BROWN.

EveryDayCook: The Alton Browncast #60

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2016 45:03


The Alton Browncast relaunches with something completely different. The guest is…me. Find out if we’re coming to a city near you on the #EveryDayCook book tour: GET THE FULL SCHEDULE HERE. Order your copy now! Please subscribe to the new homes of The Alton Browncast on: iTunes Stitcher Radio RSS Feed The post EveryDayCook: The Alton Browncast #60 appeared first on ALTON BROWN.

Jonathon Sawyer: The Alton Browncast 59

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2014 43:08


I sit down with Chef Jonathon Sawyer of Greenhouse Tavern, and we chat about his aged eggnog (one of my favorite things I’ve ever had), making vinegar and so much more. Please subscribe to the new homes of The Alton Browncast on: iTunes Stitcher Radio RSS Feed Podcast and images © Alton Brown, 2014 The post Jonathon Sawyer: The Alton Browncast 59 appeared first on ALTON BROWN.

George Peterson: The Alton Browncast 58

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2014 55:49


Today I talk with George Peterson, Director of Dive Programs at Monterey Bay Aquarium, about the life aquatic. Please subscribe to the new homes of The Alton Browncast on: iTunes Stitcher Radio RSS Feed Podcast and images © Alton Brown, 2014 The post George Peterson: The Alton Browncast 58 appeared first on ALTON BROWN.

Adam Savage: The Alton Browncast 57

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2014 74:33


Adam Savage and I pop a squat in his man cave and talk everything BUT food and myths. Please subscribe to the new homes of The Alton Browncast on: iTunes Stitcher Radio RSS Feed Podcast and images © Alton Brown, 2014 The post Adam Savage: The Alton Browncast 57 appeared first on ALTON BROWN.

Cutthroat Kitchen Culinary Team: The Alton Browncast 56

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2014 62:37


After taping 26 episodes of Cutthroat Kitchen in August and September, I thought it was appropriate to sit down with the culinary team behind Cutthroat Kitchen. They’ll talk about what it’s like on set on a day-to-day basis, as well as brainstorming sabotages and testing them. Please subscribe to the new homes of The Alton Browncast on: iTunes Stitcher Radio RSS Feed Watch the culinary team test the sabotages on Cutthroat Kitchen by clicking the play button below. Podcast and images © Alton Brown, 2014 The post Cutthroat Kitchen Culinary Team: The Alton Browncast 56 appeared first on ALTON BROWN.

Mary Roach: The Alton Browncast 55

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2014 56:08


Today I sit down with Mary Roach, the author of some of my favorite science books including Gulp, Bonk and Packing for Mars. Turns out she’s a Good Eats fan to boot! Please subscribe to the new homes of The Alton Browncast on: iTunes Stitcher Radio RSS Feed Podcast and images © Alton Brown, 2014 The post Mary Roach: The Alton Browncast 55 appeared first on ALTON BROWN.

Jet Tila: The Alton Browncast 54

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2014 68:33


My guest today (I’ve wanted to have on for quite awhile now), is Cutthroat Kitchen judge, Jet Tila. I first met Jet way back when on the set of Iron Chef America and let me tell you — this guy has a pretty fascinating past … and present. Listen now by clicking the play button below. Please subscribe to the new homes of The Alton Browncast on: iTunes Stitcher Radio RSS Feed Podcast and images © Alton Brown, 2014 The post Jet Tila: The Alton Browncast 54 appeared first on ALTON BROWN.

Tory Belleci: The Alton Browncast 53

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2014 64:27


This week I chat with Tory Belleci — most famous for his work on MythBusters. From blowing stuff up to Bond villains, we talk about, well, pretty much everything. Please subscribe to the new homes of The Alton Browncast on: iTunes Stitcher Radio RSS Feed The post Tory Belleci: The Alton Browncast 53 appeared first on ALTON BROWN.

Jeff Mauro: The Alton Browncast 52

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2014 22:45


Today, I interview royalty — The Sandwich King, Jeff Mauro, graces my Cutthroat Kitchen trailer. Please subscribe to the new homes of The Alton Browncast on: iTunes Stitcher Radio RSS Feed Podcast © Alton Brown, 2014 The post Jeff Mauro: The Alton Browncast 52 appeared first on ALTON BROWN.

Call-In Special: The Alton Browncast 51

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2014 36:06


Today I’m doing things a little differently. I’m going to answer some of your questions (from my secret number). See what happened and what was discussed when fans answered. Click play on the player below to listen to the most-recent Alton Browncast. Please subscribe to the new homes of The Alton Browncast on: iTunes Stitcher Radio Podcast and images © Alton Brown, 2014 The post Call-In Special: The Alton Browncast 51 appeared first on ALTON BROWN.

Antonia Lofaso: The Alton Browncast 50

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2014 41:01


Today I’m joined by restaurateur-chef-culinary competitor and Cutthroat Kitchen judge Antonia Lofaso about, well … everything. Click play on the player below to listen to the most-recent Alton Browncast. Podcast © Alton Brown, 2014 The post Antonia Lofaso: The Alton Browncast 50 appeared first on ALTON BROWN.

William Shatner: The Alton Browncast #49

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2014 53:01


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Andrew Zimmern: The Alton Browncast #48

Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2014 47:43


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Mailbag Grab Bag: The Alton Browncast #47

Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2014 53:21


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Jack Hurley: The Alton Browncast #46

Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2014 29:02


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HENSE: The Alton Browncast #45

Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2014 61:23


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Sother Teague: The Alton Browncast #44

Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2014 63:53


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Samantha Brown: The Alton Browncast #43

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2014 51:04


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John Hodgman: The Alton Browncast #42

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2014 71:04


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Mark Dacascos: The Alton Browncast #41

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2014 32:57


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Michael Ruhlman: The Alton Browncast #40

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2014 34:28


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Katie Allen: The Alton Browncast #39

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2014 53:37


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Brooks Reitz: The Alton Browncast #38

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2014 49:13


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Kevin Brauch: The Alton Browncast #37

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2014 77:01


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Sparks: The Alton Browncast #36

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2014 52:51


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Gretchen Pfarrer: The Alton Browncast #35

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2014 41:25


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Mike Martin: The Alton Browncast #34

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2014 34:26


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Donatella Arpaia: The Alton Browncast #33

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2014 34:41


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Todd Bailey: The Alton Browncast #32

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2014 65:27


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Scott Witherow: The Alton Browncast #31

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2014 44:18


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Philip Preston: The Alton Browncast #30

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2014 50:03


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Simon Majumdar: The Alton Browncast #29

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2014 42:23


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Valerie Bertinelli: The Alton Browncast #28

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2014 33:04


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Roger Scott and Carolyn O’Neil: The Alton Browncast #27

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2014 61:26


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Lucky Yates: The Alton Browncast #26

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2013 53:57


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Santa Stops By: The Alton Browncast #25

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2013 55:14


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Widdi Turner: The Alton Browncast #24

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2013 48:43


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The Spice House: The Alton Browncast #23

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2013 72:30


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Black Friday and Christmas Prep: The Alton Browncast #22

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2013 49:16


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Thanksgiving, The Bird: The Alton Browncast #21

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2013 52:25


Back in 2013 I sat down and did my best to answer your questions about the big “T” aka “the bird.” Although a couple of years have past, most of the questions remain the same. – Get all of my Thanksgiving recipes here. – Now listen to Thanksgiving, Everything BUT the Bird podcast Please subscribe to the new homes of The Alton Browncast on: iTunes Stitcher Radio RSS Feed Save The post Thanksgiving, The Bird: The Alton Browncast #21 appeared first on ALTON BROWN.

Thanksgiving, Everything BUT the Bird: The Alton Browncast #20

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2013 54:47


Sure, the bird is a big deal, but a piece of poultry does not a meal make; there have to be sides and desserts and hors d’oeuvre, oh my! So in this show from 2013, we tackled everything but the bird. – Get all of my Thanksgiving recipes here. – Now listen to Thanksgiving, The Bird podcast Please subscribe to the new homes of The Alton Browncast on: iTunes Stitcher Radio RSS Feed Save The post Thanksgiving, Everything BUT the Bird: The Alton Browncast #20 appeared first on ALTON BROWN.

The Edible Inevitable Trio: The Alton Browncast #19

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2013 109:40


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Taylor Guitars: The Alton Browncast #18

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2013 79:02


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