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The Kitchen Sisters Present

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New Orleans
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Tai Chi
Mardi Gras Indians
Middle East
Kimchi
Emily Dickinson
Agriculture
California History
Eleanor Coppola
Mirabeau Water Garden
Anna Wagner Keichline
Beverly Willis Architecture Foundation
Julia Morgan
Women In Architecture
New Angle Voice
Korean Cuisine

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

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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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Recent Guests

Juliet Taylor
Casting Director
Legendary casting director (The Exorcist, etc.)
Episode: Have a Seat, The Casting Director Will See You Shortly – The Legends of Juliet Taylor & Ellen Lewis
Ellen Lewis
Casting Director
New York casting director known for collaborations with Mike Nichols, Scorsese
Episode: Have a Seat, The Casting Director Will See You Shortly – The Legends of Juliet Taylor & Ellen Lewis
Jennifer Vendetti
Casting Director, Marty Supreme
Marty Supreme (Casting)
Episode: Everyone's a Casting Director – The First-Ever Academy Award for Achievement in Casting with Host Frances McDormand
Cassandra Kulakundis
Casting Director
One Battle After Another, Paul Thomas Anderson collaborations
Episode: Everyone's a Casting Director – The First-Ever Academy Award for Achievement in Casting with Host Frances McDormand
Nina Gold
Casting Director
The Crown, Hamnet, Star Wars franchise
Episode: Everyone's a Casting Director – The First-Ever Academy Award for Achievement in Casting with Host Frances McDormand
Debra Zane
Casting Director / Academy Governor
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
Episode: Everyone's a Casting Director – The First-Ever Academy Award for Achievement in Casting with Host Frances McDormand
Richard Hicks
Casting Director / Governor
casting branch governance
Episode: Everyone's a Casting Director – The First-Ever Academy Award for Achievement in Casting with Host Frances McDormand
Kim Taylor Coleman
Casting Director / Governor
Casting Directors Guild / Academy
Episode: Everyone's a Casting Director – The First-Ever Academy Award for Achievement in Casting with Host Frances McDormand
Bernie Telsey
Casting Director
New York casting scene, theatre to film
Episode: Everyone's a Casting Director – The First-Ever Academy Award for Achievement in Casting with Host Frances McDormand

Hosts

Davia Nelson
Co-host and producer with a rich background in storytelling and audio production, focused on preserving cultural narratives through innovative formats.
Nikki Silva
Co-host and producer renowned for her storytelling expertise and dedication to uncovering the richness of marginalized voices and hidden histories.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 1.6k ratings
  • A Winner

    Hidden Kitchens episode is so delicious and soulful Thank you kitchen sisters

    Linda Ronstadt Day So very excellent !

    Gracias Kitchen Sisters Clare

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CLiebhardt
    United States2 years ago
  • Beautiful words and melodies

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dswdrff
    Canada2 years ago
  • Love the audio collections. Such a variety in story trelling.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    c-tal
    2 years ago
  • Nothing else like this

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    eg portland
    United States2 years ago
  • One of my favorites

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Austinnnnnnnnnnnnnn
    United States2 years ago

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Production quality is often noted as exceptional, contributing to an immersive listening experience.
Many find it refreshing to hear lesser-known narratives that resonate on a personal level.
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Some criticism has been directed towards overly ambitious production choices that may feel indulgent.
Stories are engaging, deeply layered, and well-produced, creating a unique audio experience.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The Giving Game: Andrew Carnegie and the Evils of Wealth
Q: Why exploit your workers to make all this money so you can give it away?
This question reflects the criticism of Carnegie's philanthropic approach amid exploiting his workers' conditions.
Hidden Kitchens World—With Host Frances McDormand
Q: What was the significance of the kitchens during the Stalin era?
Kitchens were seen as politicized spaces where people's private lives intersected with social observation and state control.
The Keepers—With Host Frances McDormand
Q: How does the word keeper resonate with you?
David Ferriero expresses that keeping is about access and the responsibility of the archivist to ensure public access to historical records.
Aggie & Walter Murch — Family, Farming & Filmmaking
Q: Walter, I want to bring you in here. Suddenly Something Clicked. I love that title, the languages of film editing and sound design. Where does that title come from?
Walter explains that the title comes from an article that Maxim Gorky wrote in 1896 about his experience with motion pictures.
Aggie & Walter Murch — Family, Farming & Filmmaking
Q: Aggie, your book is about so many things. It's about farming. It's about animals. It's about people. It's about filmmaking. Why is soil the place you start?
Aggie reflects on her upbringing and how it shaped her perspective on farming and life.

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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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