Mad Food
Jordan Okun and Max ShapiroComedic 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 | Twice weekly | Episodes | 379 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | FoodArts | |||
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Marée is the newest bistro from Michelin starred chef Marcus Jernmark, whose ode to French cuisine and California is now open on Pico Blvd., where Jordan and Max sit down with Marcus to experience the food and beverage game before talking it all.
The Q&A returns with Bar Sawa vs. Shunji, homemade ice cream thoughts, Pizzeria Sei bar pies and NY slices, a Catalina discussion, an Israel trip, Alphabet in the Palisades, movie theater soda drinking, a diabolical FMK, Rosh Hashanah meal highlights... more
Jordan and Max answer audience questions covering Enclos, what pairs best with ramen, fish bloodline thoughts, wine bags, DTLA's possible return, Saint James Iced Tea vindication, paying for bread baskets, dropping the check speed, real estate rivals... more
This year's LA Chef Conference will feature Providence's Michael Cimarusti and Jordo is participating again with a shrimpy collab to feast on, so the Mad Food fellas travel to Hancock Park to talk kitchen leadership, hot vs. cold lobster rolls, clam ... more
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- Smart, Funny, and Actually Knowledgeable
Mad Food manages to do something surprisingly difficult: be genuinely knowledgeable about restaurants without taking itself too seriously.
Jordan and Max have strong opinions and great camaraderie, but what I appreciate most is the depth behind them. They talk about cooking, hospitality, restaurant economics, chefs, dining rooms, wine, Diet Coke, food media, trends and the personalities behind the LA dining scene—not just “here are the hot new restaurants.”
The result feels much more like an ins... more
Apple Podcasts5Matty Stovy
United Statesa month ago - Great LA Food Pod
Great LA food pod great insights to local restaurants and chefs. I appreciate their personal opinions. They’re varying opinions and expertise. It’s a good laugh. You should listen.
Apple Podcasts5Thordy ThunderUnited Statesa month ago - 10/10 food talk that’s actually funny
Max and Jordan's dynamic is hilarious but the best (and rarest) part of this podcast is that they actually tell it how it is. If they hated something, they say it. If they loved it, they say that too. LA and the food scene in general honestly needs more of this.
Their whole Larry David-style irreverence is nostalgic, hilarious, and weirdly comforting at the same time.
Apple Podcasts5MonicaBB2012United Statesa month ago - Las Vegas etc.
I am a long time listener, former five-star reviewer, and I am not enjoying the increasing frequency of bro-y content exceeding the restaurant and drinks content. Although not an entirely new tone for your pod, you’ve become even more generic white male focused recently. I don’t find it amusing the hear about your rude interactions with other hotel guests, for example. Consider returning to the more enjoyable food and drink info with occasional name-dropping like you’ve done in the past.
Apple Podcasts3mollygraymollygrayUnited Statesa month ago - Max
is staccato writing style is AI 101 and the guy needs to get perspective of the world beyond Beverly Hills
Apple Podcasts4anthrothUnited States2 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #74 | United States/Arts/Food |
Apple Podcasts | #150 |  Canada/Arts/Food |
Apple Podcasts | #214 |  France/Arts/Food |
Apple Podcasts | #49 |  Philippines/Arts/Food |
Apple Podcasts | #75 |  India/Arts/Food |
Apple Podcasts | #84 |  Norway/Arts/Food |
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What is Mad Food about and what kind of topics does it cover?
A witty, LA-based show that mixes restaurant reviews, food-nerd analysis, behind-the-scenes hospitality chatter, and lighthearted banter between two co-hosts who previously worked together on another food podcast. Episodes span everything from headlining restaurant openings and chef interviews to travel-centric dining trips, banter-filled Q&As, and bold takes on dining culture, tipping, and industry trends. The tone is irreverent but informed, with deep dives into dishes, service, and ambiance, plus a steady flow of personal anecdotes and pop-culture flavor. Noteworthy traits include strong chemistry between hosts, frequent travel and dining itineraries, and a willingness to tackle controversial topics with humor while spotlighting notable ... more
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Mad Food launched 8 years ago and published 379 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Mad Food include:
1. Michael Cimarusti
2. Jonathan (BJ) Novak
3. Mark Anthony
4. Adam Weisblatt
5. Shawn Lickliter
6. Chase Sinzer
7. Jon Yadegar
8. David Stassen
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