
The Kitchen Sisters Present… Stories from the b-side of history. Lost recordings, hidden worlds, people possessed by a sound, a vision, a mission. Deeply layered stories, lush with interviews, field recordings and music. From powerhouse NPR producers The Kitchen Sisters (The Keepers, Hidden Kitchens, The Hidden World of Girls, The Sonic Memorial Project, Lost & Found Sound, and Fugitive Waves). "T... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 284 | Founded | 12 years ago |
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On Sunday the first Oscar for Achievement in Casting will be given in the 98-year history of the Academy Awards. Today, The Kitchen Sisters and host Frances McDormand bring you the story of two legendary casting directors: Juliet Taylor and Ellen Lew... more
Who discovered Diane Keaton and put her in Annie Hall? Who found Dustin Hoffman and made sure he played Ratso Rizzo in Midnight Cowboy? Who saw Jason Schwartzman and made sure Wes Anderson knew about him for Rushmore? Casting Directors, that’s who. more
Louis Jones is a keeper— working as a Field Archivist at the Reuther Library at Wayne State University in Detroit, he cares for the largest labor archive in North America. Home to numerous union and labor collections from around the country, the Reut... more
On December 21, 2025, activist and trailblazer Betty Reid Soskin passed away in Richmond, California. She was 104. Over the years we've chronicled Betty's remarkable story and want to share it today in honor of Betty and Black History Month.
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Hidden Kitchens episode is so delicious and soulful Thank you kitchen sisters
Linda Ronstadt Day So very excellent !
Gracias Kitchen Sisters Clare
My favourite part of their work is that it doesn’t sound like any other work. It’s a mille-feuille of soundscapes, melodies, rhythms. It’s the podcaster’s wall of sound. The non-narrated scripting is orchestral. When the execution is at its most perfect pitch, you’re swallowed up in a 3-D world that you can smell. You’re made to feel alive, while you dine on an audio feast. Afterwards, you’re full.
Love the audio collections. Such a variety in story trelling.
Always something you would not hear about anywhere else. The Kitchen Sisters don’t disappoint in providing extra interesting topics and people who you will want to research further . I often think how have I never heard about this person after an episode.
Excellent storytelling, editing, and interviews. Radiolab first introduced me to the audio tapestries that are possible on radio / podcast. Kitchen Sisters transports you to hidden kitchens and other oral histories. My favorite episodes are the Sam Phillips episode about Sun Records, and the one about barbecue pits.
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This podcast showcases deeply layered stories that explore lesser-known narratives woven through audio recordings, interviews, and music. With an emphasis on hidden histories, the episodes often focus on significant cultural figures, activists, and unique social movements, merging soundscapes seamlessly into their storytelling. The hosts, who are skilled producers with notable backgrounds in NPR, venture into a variety of topics, including culinary traditions, civil rights, and personal reflections on history, presenting an auditory tapestry that connects listeners with rich cultural threads of the past and present. The diverse range of episodes reflects profound societal themes and engages audiences with compelling narratives.
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Recent guests on The Kitchen Sisters Present include:
1. Juliet Taylor
2. Ellen Lewis
3. Jennifer Vendetti
4. Cassandra Kulakundis
5. Nina Gold
6. Debra Zane
7. Richard Hicks
8. Kim Taylor Coleman
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