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MAD Talks

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Healthy Eating
Education
Food Desert
Gardening
Mousse Fondue
Färviken
Sustainability
Flavor
Human Rights
Community Gardening
Cafeteria Meals
School Food Services
Kylie Kwong
Culinary Arts
Creativity
Food Science
Public Schools
Brigaid
Noma
Food Sovereignty

MAD’s founder René Redzepi—who's also the chef and owner of Restaurant noma—sits down with iconic speakers from our signature event, MAD Symposium, to talk about food, creativity, and the future we hope to build.

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In this season’s final episode of MAD Talks, José André—chef of Jaleo, minibar, The Bazaar and Oyamel; and the founder of World Central Kitchen and The Longer Tables Fund—talks about the extraordinary trajectory he has been on since he first fell in ... more

Chef and restaurateur Kylie sits down with René to reveal how she cultivates that sense of purpose, including all the bumps along the way. From changing careers to reconciling difficult family relationships; from connecting with her Chinese heritage ... more

Did you know there are places in the United States where growing vegetables is actually a crime? At the fourth MAD Symposium, Ron Finley shared how he learned this firsthand—when he was cited for planting vegetables in his own front yard. What follow... more

Redzepi sits down with Nina Persson, the lead singer of the iconic 90s pop band The Cardigans. They talk about her unlikely start as a musician, the impact of mentors who can recognize your talent, and the tension they both feel between staying creat... more

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Recent Guests

José Andrés
Acclaimed chef and founder of World Central Kitchen
World Central Kitchen
Episode: S1E8 - José Andrés & Endless Ambition
Ron Finley
Activist and founder of the gardening movement aimed at increasing food access in underserved communities
Episode: S1E6 - Ron Finley & Sowing Resistance
Nina Persson
Lead singer of The Cardigans
The Cardigans
Episode: S1E5 - Nina Persson & Staying Creative
Dan Giusti
Former Head Chef at Noma and Founder of Brigaid
Brigaid
Episode: S1E4 - Dan Giusti & A New Role For Chefs
Chido Govera
Social entrepreneur and leader of The Future of Hope Foundation.
The Future of Hope Foundation
Episode: S1E3 - Chido Govera & Cultivating Change
Harold McGee
Author of On Food and Cooking, influential food scientist
Episode: S1E2 - Harold McGee & Flavor Illusions
Magnus Nilsson
Chef, former director of MAD Academy, and current program director of the Food Planet Prize.
Episode: S1E1 - Magnus Nilsson & Moose Fondue

Host

René Redzepi
Founder of MAD and chef/owner of Restaurant Noma.

Chart Rankings

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

Apple Podcasts
#171
Italy/Arts/Food
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#42
Colombia/Arts/Food
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#44
Ukraine/Arts/Food
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#59
Denmark/Arts/Food
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#86
Israel/Arts/Food
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#130
India/Arts/Food
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#142
Japan/Arts/Food
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#178
Finland/Arts/Food
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#229
Russia/Arts/Food
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#234
Sweden/Arts/Food
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#238
Singapore/Arts/Food

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S1E8 - José Andrés & Endless Ambition
Q: What can we all do today to plant that seed that makes things so much better 20, 30 years from now?
Emphasizing the importance of food in society, José advocates for making food a government priority and creating policies that address hunger and health.
S1E8 - José Andrés & Endless Ambition
Q: When did you know that you were good? When did you know that you were great?
José recalls his journey through various kitchens and experiences that shaped his skills, particularly his time at El Bulli.
S1E4 - Dan Giusti & A New Role For Chefs
Q: How do you measure the success of your initiatives in schools?
Giusti suggests success is largely measured through word-of-mouth feedback from school administrators and the participation rates in meal programs.
S1E4 - Dan Giusti & A New Role For Chefs
Q: What challenges have you encountered while implementing changes in school food programs?
Giusti faced budget constraints, pushback from students accustomed to traditional food, and the challenge of changing perceptions about the value of chefs in school kitchens.
S1E4 - Dan Giusti & A New Role For Chefs
Q: What inspired you to transition from high-end dining to working in school food services?
Dan Giusti was inspired to make a genuine impact on people's lives through food, particularly in the context of school meals for students who rely on them.

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2. Ron Finley
3. Nina Persson
4. Dan Giusti
5. Chido Govera
6. Harold McGee
7. Magnus Nilsson

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