Podcasts for people that love food

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MP3 players are, in my opinion, one of the most useful technologic advances in the past 25 years. I remember driving around town with 20 to 25 CDs scattered all over my car before I bought my first MP3 player. Since those days, I  download all types of content onto my Microsoft Zune especially books and podcasts. It’s a great way to take keep my mind occupied while I do housework or commute to work. Because I love all things food, I’ve found a group of food related podcasts that I listen to regularly. It’s a great way to keep up on what’s happening in the food world. They’re available through both Microsoft and iTunes.

The Splendid Table is my all time favorite food podcast. Lynne Rosetto Kasper is the host and she makes you feel like you’re having coffee with an old friend. Her guests are always interesting, whether they’re talking about fried chicken in Mississippi or wine in France.

KCRW Good Food is broadcast by Santa Monica College in California but don’t let the California slant dissuade you. The first part of the podcast is always dedicated to what’s new at the Santa Monica Farmers. It’s always so interesting to listen to the vendors and chefs discuss how to prepare the fresh fruits and veggies. The rest of the show is dedicated to all types of food related news from food politics to where to get the fa in Los Angeles. Evan Kleiman the host is always a delight. 

Earth Eats is published by Indiana Public Radio and is dedicated to sustainable agriculture and local foods.  Annie Corrigan and Chef Daniel Orr  usually talk food and prepare at least one recipe while giving cooking tips and tricks. 

Edible Radio is a smorgasbord of regional and community based food related podcasts. My favorites are the Kitchen Synch with Kate Manchester and Smart Food with Jane Black.

The Food Programme is published from London by BBC 4 radio and host Sheila Dillon talks about a variety of topics related to England’s food community. Most of their topics have global appeal but it always interesting to hear England specific topics. It reminds me that good food is universal.

NPR Food pulls together all of the food related segments that appeared on NPR within the past week. I love NPR for the eclectic mix of information they broadcast. They could be talking about everything from food truck politics in Los Angeles to soul food in New Orleans.

The Sporkful is more of a fun type of podcast. While The Splendid Table could be equated to reading a classic novel, the Sporkful can be equated to a comic book. It’s not for people that like to cook, it’s for people that like to eat. Dan Passmand and Mark Garrison talk about a different topic each week in almost excruciating detail.  Things like donuts, reheating burgers, and other inane foodie minutiae are discussed and debated.

Food Network Humor satirizes the Food Network and it’s hosts.  I really wanted to hate this podcast because I don’t typically find humor in other people being ridiculed. The first time I listened to Jillian Madison and Michelle Madison I laughed out loud. They’re absolutely hilarious. No one on the Food Network is safe from their satire.

What are your favorite foodie podcasts?