
Comedic food talk covering restaurants, cooking, eating habits, hospitality, and even some respectful interviews with big name chefs, celebrities, and regular schnooks hosted by Jordan Okun and Max Shapiro (the team formerly of Air Jordan: A Food Podcast). Straight outta Los Angeles, but covering the entire mad food world.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 379 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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Martinis and beef sandwiches are trending all over the country for all sorts of reasons, so Jordan and Max sit down to discuss both culinary movements, while dissecting what they love, hate and tolerate about both icons of the food & beverage game. P... more
Mayo, booze, jerky, ranch, and more genius new products are pitched by the fellas, using Expo West as the inspiration to create the next big consumer packaged goods concepts.
Do you believe in second chances? Jordan and Max think you should after visiting Sqirl for their newly launched dinner menu as Los Angeles continues its onslaught of new enticing dining options.
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It's all about protein these days. But most people don't even know what protein is, how much of it we need to consume, what foods are the best source, or even why it's trending, so Jordan and Max (who were as clueless as most people), did the bare mi... more
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RIP to a solid podcast that was doing an “ok” job of surveying restaurants in LA while simultaneous engaging mostly with a community of personal friends and personal relationships within the industry. Now they want to charge people for a video podcast where they can’t even get high quality cameras or sit in front each other for a higher quality video product. I wish them well in their further pursuit of reviewing trendy openings where most people can’t get in and leaving unexplored smaller busin... more
The day when Jordan ceases to say “and remember, the episode is coming soon” will be a very sad day. What a duo. Team Max for telling it like it is, and team Jordan for bringing life to the pod.
I found you cause of these girls but now obsessed and going back to all your eps. Love Max and his takes-you are hilarious together.
I’ve never turned your podcast off but after listening to Annie & Hallie’s opinions on what’s tasteful I tuned out. No dogs, no apps, no baked cheeses, no fun. Not sure why their held in high esteem, because of their parents???
General episodes are good and funny but if there’s an interview, be careful. It’s usually with uppity people without any exposure to culture beyond the yts. Interview episodes with non chefs such as restaurant group execs, for as long as I can remember, are boring and full of talking down to certain groups of people. Interviews with chefs don’t have any humor. It’s straight business talk.
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This podcast features a lively and comedic exploration of the food world, primarily focusing on restaurant reviews, culinary trends, and the intricacies of dining experiences. The hosts engage in humorous discussions about incidents in the food industry, cooking techniques, and food-related anecdotes, often highlighting the vibrant Los Angeles food scene. The format is characterized by a mix of light-hearted banter, personal storytelling, and insightful critiques of dining habits, making it accessible to both food enthusiasts and casual listeners. A unique aspect is the blend of casual chats with notable chefs and industry insiders, providing multifaceted perspectives on the culinary landscape.
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Recent guests on Mad Food include:
1. Michael Lasker
2. Marcus Jernmark
3. Sophie Dalah
4. Annie Meyers-Shyer
5. Jeremy Adler
6. Chef Neal Fraser
7. Stephanie Chen
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