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The Joy of Cooking Podcast

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Rhubarb
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Pizza
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Backpacking Cooking
Holiday Recipes
Food Preservation
Matsutake Mushrooms
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The Joy of Cooking is more than a cookbook; it's an American culinary institution. Irma S. Rombauer’s timeless recipes have guided generations of home cooks for over a century. Today, her legacy lives on through her great-grandson, John Becker, and his wife, Megan Scott. Based in Portland, Oregon, they are the 4th generation stewards of this beloved classic, having authored its latest edition. As ... more

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Episode 62, Ham El-Waylly. John and Megan set the table with their friend and producer, Sarah Marshall, and their guest, Ham El-Waylly, to discuss Joy of Cooking recipes and stories, kitchen victories and miseries, and, most importantly, what they're... more

Episode 61, Becky Krystal. John and Megan set the table with their friend Shannon Larson and their guest, Becky Krystal, to discuss Joy of Cooking recipes and stories, kitchen victories and miseries, and, most importantly, what they're all cooking an... more

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Episode 60, Ella Quittner. John and Megan set the table with their friend Shannon Larson and their guest, Ella Quittner, to discuss Joy of Cooking recipes and stories, kitchen victories and miseries, and, most importantly, what they're all cooking an... more

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Episode 59, Claudia Lucero. John and Megan set the table with their friend and Producer Sarah Marshall and their guest, Claudia Lucero, to discuss Joy of Cooking recipes and stories, kitchen victories and miseries, and, most importantly, what they're... more

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Recent Guests

Ella Quittner
Journalist who covers restaurants and culture for the New York Times and New York Magazine
New York Times, New York Magazine
Episode: Ella Quittner on Obsessing with The Best Recipes
Claudia Lucero
Founder of Urban Cheesecraft; educator, cheese maker, event organizer
Urban Cheesecraft
Episode: Claudia Lucero on Curds and Whey
Kat Kinsman
Executive features editor at Food & Wine; author; host of Food & Wine's Tinfoil Swans
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Episode: Kat Kinsman on Cooking With Ghosts
Elsy Dinvil
Owner of Creole Me Up, allergen-free Haitian-inspired sauces and condiments
Creole Me Up
Episode: Elsy Dinvil on Spreading Joy Through Haitian Food
Sara Bir
Chef, writer and plant nerd focused on nature-based mindfulness and foraging
Author of Pocket Nature, Fruit Harvesting and related works
Episode: Sara Bir On Foraging For Human Connection
Tamar Adler
Award-winning author of An Everlasting Meal, Feast on Your Life
Author, Feast on Your Life
Episode: Tamar Adler on Noticing What's Good
Cynthia Nims
Food writer, culinary consultant, author
Seafood Savvy; Long Live the Recipe Box
Episode: Cynthia Nims: A Casual Culinary Chat About: Planning Social Gatherings.
Mashama Bailey
Co-founder and head chef of The Grey Restaurant and L'Arrêt
The Grey, L'Arrêt
Episode: Mashama Bailey of The Grey Restaurant: A Casual Culinary Chat About Paris.
Sheryl Kesey Thompson
Second generation co-owner of Springfield Creamery and VP of Marketing for Nancy's Yogurt
Springfield Creamery
Episode: Sheryl Kesey Thompson of Nancy's Yogurt: A Casual Culinary Chat About Yogurt

Hosts

Sarah Marshall
Producer of The Joy of Cooking Podcast and substitute host; fosters guest-led conversations and community feel.
Shannon Larson
Host and co-host; home cook and Joy of Cooking user with guest-centric episodes.
Megan Scott
Co-author of The Joy of Cooking (2019 edition); central figure in many episodes.
John Becker
Co-author and steward of The Joy of Cooking; host of the podcast.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 199 ratings
  • Wow! Love love this podcast!

    I have a copy, gifted to me years ago, I refer to Joy as the answer to all cooking questions. This podcasted has prompted me to purchase the latest edition. Yeah!!! Keep up the great work, I’m enjoying this podcast!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Get lost 1
    United States2 months ago
  • A true joy

    Quite simply, this podcast is balm to my soul. It’s such a pleasure to gather around the table with Megan, John, Shannon and their guests.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Up with the larks
    United States5 months ago
  • Santa gave me my Joy of Cooking 2019!

    I got my Christmas gift! My 2019 Joy of Cooking! It was my first ask from Santa!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Fat Rando
    United States6 months ago
  • I Love It!

    I listen to a lot (a LOT) of cooking and food podcasts. I didn’t expect to like this podcast all that much-what a sleeper it turned out to be!

    I love the hosts and their casual “chats”. I feel like I’m sitting at their kitchen table. It’s now the first episode I turn to in my library of podcasts.

    Keep up the great work, John, Megan and Shannon!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jp swimmer
    United States9 months ago
  • Great to sleep to

    This is one of the most boring podcasts hosted by the most boring people imaginable. I save up the episodes to lull myself to sleep. No one cares about what boring people are cooking each other for dinner, but it is a sure fire cure for insomnia.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Disappointed Sagittarius
    United Statesa year ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners appreciate the warm, casual vibe and feel like guests join a friendly kitchen table chat.
Some critique the pacing or vocal style but still value the depth and guest diversity.
Many praise the show's ability to blend culinary history with practical tips and modern context.

Chart Rankings

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

Apple Podcasts
#37
United States/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#219
United States/Arts
Apple Podcasts
#79
Canada/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#126
United Kingdom/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#122
Australia/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#63
Philippines/Arts/Food

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Ella Quittner on Obsessing with The Best Recipes
Q: What is the origin story of Obsessed with the Best and how did it come to be?
Ella explains the shift from traditional food media into more experimental, clickbait-driven engagement to a measured approach that focuses on testing methods and documenting a journey toward 'the best' as a concept rather than a single recipe.
Claudia Lucero on Curds and Whey
Q: What advice would you give to someone starting to make cheese at home?
Start with beginner-friendly cheeses like paneer or ricotta, focus on milk quality, and gradually explore others like halloumi or burrata as confidence grows, avoiding jumping straight into aged or highly technical processes.
Claudia Lucero on Curds and Whey
Q: How did you get into cheese making and what sparked your interest?
Her move to Portland and desire to grow food led her into cheese making, with paneer as a gateway and a learning path from basic cheeses to more advanced techniques, emphasizing milk quality and the learning curve.
Claudia Lucero on Curds and Whey
Q: Claudia, what's your relationship with The Joy of Cooking?
She recounts the book as a time capsule of memories, ties to her early cooking in California, and later use for learning pie crust and meat skills, showing how the cookbook shaped her culinary education.
Kat Kinsman on Cooking With Ghosts
Q: And Kat, what is your relationship to The Joy of Cooking?
Kat explains her long-standing engagement with the book, her research for Food & Wine, and how Joy has informed her career and perspective on cooking as a craft that connects generations.

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Rooted in a long-running family cookbook legacy, this show centers conversations with cookbook authors, food entrepreneurs, and home cooks who connect classic recipes from a revered American guide to modern eating, media, and culture. Guests bring stories of publishing, kitchen hacks, and regional cooking, often weaving in wine pairings, pantry tips, and personal histories that illuminate how Joy of Cooking has evolved across generations. The format feels intimate and collaborative, with warm host banter and a revolving guest roster that spans food writing, preservation, canning, canteen-worthy hacks, and both nostalgic and forward-looking culinary ideas. A standout through-line is the balance between tradition and innovation, making it app... more

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5. Sara Bir
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7. Cynthia Nims
8. Mashama Bailey

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