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Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street Radio

Milk Street Radio
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Cooking
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Food Culture
Thanksgiving
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Culinary History
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American Cuisine
Tom Colicchio
Food History
Thai Cuisine
Steak
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Mental Health
Julia Child
Nutrition

Every week, Milk Street Radio travels the world to find the most fascinating stories about food—a detective who tracks down food thieves and a look inside the most famous (and often scandalous) restaurant kitchens—and interviews with culinary icons such as José Andrés, Padma Lakshmi, Jacques Pépin, and Marcus Samuelsson. And on Milk Street Radio you can always find the unexpected: the comedian who... more

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Latest Episodes

This week, we're revisiting one of our all-time favorite episodes–it's our 2018 interview with Stella Parks about the secret history of chocolate chip cookies and how she reverse engineers everything from Oreos to McDonald’s Apple Pies. Plus, we lear... more

Will Guidara transformed Eleven Madison Park from a struggling two-star brasserie to the number one restaurant in the world. His secret? Unreasonable hospitality. From DIY beaches in the dining room to sledding in Central Park, Will shares stories—so... more

We’re rewinding a few of our favorite movie magic interviews. Eddie Muller, host of TCM’s Noir Alley, breaks down some of film noir’s most memorable quotes and cocktails; horror movie food stylist Janice Poon makes vampire meat and edible amniotic fl... more

This week, we travel to Mexico. Rick Martínez shares the salsa that changed his life; Aarón Sánchez answers your Mexican cooking questions; we uncover the secret history of avocados; and Paco de Santiago takes us on a food tour of Mexico City. (Origi... more

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Recent Guests

Luke Fortney
New York Times restaurant writer and journalist who covers dining culture
The New York Times
Episode: Unreasonable Hospitality: Inside the World's Best Restaurant
Will Guidara
Restaurateur, former co-owner of Eleven Madison Park, author
Unreasonable Hospitality
Episode: Unreasonable Hospitality: Inside the World's Best Restaurant
Janice Poon
Food stylist for Hannibal, Star Trek Discovery, American Gods, etc.
Independent food stylist/freelance
Episode: Milk Street At The Movies! Horror Food Styling, Vegetable Sound Effects and Film Noir Cocktails
Marko Costanzo
Foley artist who uses food to create sound effects
Independent Foley artist
Episode: Milk Street At The Movies! Horror Food Styling, Vegetable Sound Effects and Film Noir Cocktails
Rick Martínez
Author, Salsa Daddy
HarperCollins (Salsa Daddy)
Episode: Who's Your Salsa Daddy?
Aarón Sánchez
Chef, TV personality, author
Aarón Sánchez (chef)
Episode: Who's Your Salsa Daddy?
Ruth Rogers
Chef and owner of the River Café
River Café
Episode: Desperately Seeking Garifuna! The Amazing History, Food and Language of the Garifuna People
Isha Sumner
Founder of Wega; Garifuna cuisine advocate
Wega (catering), author of forthcoming book Waga
Episode: Desperately Seeking Garifuna! The Amazing History, Food and Language of the Garifuna People
Jason Fagone
Author of Horseman of the Esophagus, Competitive Eating and the Big Fat American Dream
Author
Episode: July 4th Special! Grilling Call-Ins, Hot Dog Contests, and Cherry Pie

Hosts

Christopher Kimball
Host with a focus on cooking education, restaurant culture, and food history; long-time host and media figure associated with Milk Street.
Sara Moulton
Co-host for cooking questions and audience interaction; brings practical home-cooking expertise and approachable guidance.

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 3.5k ratings
  • Bluegrass & Flour

    Great episode on bluegrass music and self-rising flour history.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Brow5368
    United Statesa month ago
  • I will unsubscribe if the producer does not stop recommending podcasts.

    I want to subscribe only to Milk Street Radio, but will unsubscribe if the recommendations do not stop. I do not want to receive a podcast fro an ultra wealthy celebrity who lied to her fans—, selling them a product while she lost weight using another different medication… who uses interviewees for her own benefit. Please stop.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    jahn
    United States2 months ago
  • I don’t want the Oprah podcast!

    The Milk Street podcast is great, but why do they insist on cluttering my feed every week with recommendations for other podcasts? If I wanted to subscribe to the Oprah podcast I would already have done so!

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Fattestcats
    United States2 months ago
  • I don’t want other podcasts in this feed.

    pushes the oprah podcast every week. unsubscribed

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Anothernone123
    United States5 months ago
  • REALLY?

    Jesus Christ, Chris! COUKD anyone be MORE POMPOUS?

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Chezchelseachef
    United States5 months ago

Listeners Say

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Ads and sponsorship reads are frequently cited as too prominent or disruptive by some listeners.
Listener enthusiasm for the show's kitchenQ&A segments and chef guests is high, with many praising practical tips.
Overall, audiences appreciate diverse guests and culinary storytelling, though a subset dislikes host style and frequent ads.
Guest diversity and deep-dive food culture discussions are strong positives for potential sponsors and guests alike.
Quality of sound and consistency varies, with some reviews noting production issues.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#4
United States/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#17
United States/Arts
Apple Podcasts
#5
Canada/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#33
Canada/Arts
Apple Podcasts
#65
United Kingdom/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#23
Australia/Arts/Food

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Desperately Seeking Garifuna! The Amazing History, Food and Language of the Garifuna People
Q: Was there a moment early on at the River Café when you realized what it would become?
Ruth Rogers describes a big turning point around the publication of their first cookbook, which expanded recognition beyond the local lunch crowd and brought international attention.
Who's Your Salsa Daddy?
Q: What is salsa, and does it mean something more than a dip?
Salsa is the broadest definition of a sauce that can be a simple smash, a chopped pico de gallo, a guacamole, or a blended mole, with many textures and uses across Mexican cooking.
BraveTart: Stella Parks Reimagines America's Favorite Sweets
Q: What makes BraveTart's approach to American desserts different from other cookbooks or food writing?
Parks describes taking a holistic, history-forward approach that respects traditional flavors while examining origins, context, and technique, making iconic desserts accessible to home cooks rather than treating them as museum pieces.
July 4th Special! Grilling Call-Ins, Hot Dog Contests, and Cherry Pie
Q: What is the most American food according to your view, and why?
Adam Gopnik provides a nuanced case for pizza and cherry pie as strong contenders, but ultimately emphasizes how American foods are hybrids shaped by immigration, regional variation, and cultural exchange, reflecting a broader American identity rather than a single staple.
Unreasonable Hospitality: Inside the World's Best Restaurant
Q: How do you balance being memorable with avoiding over-scripted experiences?
Guidara emphasizes empowering staff to bring their own humanity to service while maintaining core standards, so experiences feel authentic rather than performative.

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2. Will Guidara
3. Janice Poon
4. Marko Costanzo
5. Rick Martínez
6. Aarón Sánchez
7. Ruth Rogers
8. Isha Sumner

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