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I Changed My Mind with Dan Souza

America's Test Kitchen
Oregano
Jose Andres
Brooke Shields
Bitter Melon
Deviled Eggs
Oysters
America's Test Kitchen

What does it really take to change your mind? Sometimes it’s a life-altering “aha” moment. Other times, it’s three dishes and a chef who refuses to quit. On this show, America’s Test Kitchen’s Dan Souza puts change to the test—one ingredient at a time. Each episode, he sits down with a celebrity guest for a candid conversation about the pivotal moments that shaped them, while serving them three di... more

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Chef and humanitarian José Andrés will eat just about anything—except bad food. So instead of changing his mind, Dan serves up three classic tapas that tell the story of José’s homeland, Spain. Along the way, José shares memories from his culinary jo... more

Actress, entrepreneur, and icon Brooke Shields is a lifelong oregano skeptic, and puts her palate to the test as Dan serves her three dishes to win her over. Between bites, Brooke opens up about not being a confident cook, a surreal health scare, and... more

Description: In this episode, actress Valerie Bertinelli sits down with Dan Souza to face her longtime nemesis: oysters. As she bravely tackles raw oysters, a rich Oysters Rockefeller, and a crispy po’boy sandwich, Valerie opens up about a year of lo... more

Can Dan Souza change Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka’s minds about their most-hated food: deviled eggs? Between laughs, confessions, and a few near gag-reflex reactions, the duo samples three unexpected takes on the classic dish. They also share... more

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Recent Guests

Valerie Bertinelli
Emmy Award–-winning actress, author, and food personality
Valerie's Place / Valerie Bertinelli's projects
Episode: Valerie Bertinelli vs. Oysters
Neil Patrick Harris
Actor with a long career spanning Doogie Howser, How I Met Your Mother, etc.
Actor
Episode: Neil Patrick Harris & David Burtka vs. The Devil(ed Eggs) You Know
David Burtka
Celebrated chef and lifestyle expert, author
Chef, Author
Episode: Neil Patrick Harris & David Burtka vs. The Devil(ed Eggs) You Know
Padma Lakshmi
Celebrated writer, TV personality, model, and advocate
Self/Padma Lakshmi
Episode: Padma Lakshmi vs. Bitter Melon
José Andrés
Chef
ThinkFoodGroup
Episode: I Changed My Mind premieres March 26!
Brooke Shields
Actress and model
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Episode: I Changed My Mind premieres March 26!

Host

Dan Souza
Host of the show, interviewing guests and guiding the three-dish challenge

Chart Rankings

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

Apple Podcasts
#76
United States/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#191
Canada/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#99
Germany/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#134
Italy/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#43
Philippines/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#189
South Africa/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#194
Denmark/Arts/Food

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Valerie Bertinelli vs. Oysters
Q: How did you approach the cancellation of Valerie's Home Cooking, and what did you learn from that experience?
She acknowledges it as a painful business decision but emphasizes the importance of honoring the artists who create work, as well as the value of vulnerability and ongoing reinvention.
Valerie Bertinelli vs. Oysters
Q: What moment forced you to reevaluate your relationship with fame and your public persona?
She explains that the constant exposure and personal scrutiny during and after her early fame forced her to reconnect with herself, leaning on family, resilience, and gratitude to redefine her sense of purpose.
Padma Lakshmi vs. Bitter Melon
Q: What makes this episode different from other food shows you've done?
Dan Souza explains the format is driven by testing a subject rather than following a fixed competition template, and Lakshmi reflects on how this aligns with her own experiences of change.

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Frequently Asked Questions About I Changed My Mind

What is I Changed My Mind about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show blends candid conversations with high-profile guests and a playful culinary premise. Each episode pairs a fascinating, often entertainment-industry figure with three dishes built around a food they dislike, using the tasting challenges to probe how openness, curiosity, and personal history can shift perspectives. The format consistently centers on personal growth, the influence of fame, and the politics of taste and food culture, all anchored by a warm, exploratory host from America's Test Kitchen. Noteworthy elements include bold food experiments, open conversations about aging, reinvention, and the interplay between public life and private choices, plus a willingness to piv ot topics mid-episode in service of a meaningful change... more

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