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Tinfoil Swans

Food & Wine
Food & Wine
Culinary Industry
Cooking
Food
Mental Health
Best New Chefs
Culinary Arts
Food & Wine Classic
American Cuisine
Ayesha Curry
Community
New York City
Food Network
Top Chef
Eat. Learn. Play
Restaurant Industry
Restaurants
Atlanta
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Food & Wine has led the conversation around food, drinks, and hospitality in America and around the world since 1978. Tinfoil Swans continues that legacy with intimate, informative, surprising, and uplifting conversations with the biggest names in the culinary industry and beyond, sharing never-before-heard stories about the successes, struggles, and fork-in-the-road moments that made them who the... more

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Latest Episodes

Cooking the Borderlands author and chef Claudette Zepeda opens up about growing up in Tijuana learning English from PBS shows, being told she’d “never make it” as a chef while pushing a newborn in a stroller, and why she relies on her inner "chaos de... more

Legendary chef Wolfgang Puck opens up about leaving an abusive home at 14, finding refuge in a pastry kitchen, and getting his first real validation from a mentor. From taking a Greyhound bus to Indianapolis expecting it to be like Monaco, getting li... more

Chef Paul Carmichael traces his path from a teenage cook in Barbados to the chef behind Kabawa, which Food & Wine recently named the best restaurant in the U.S. He opens up about feeling like an impostor in top kitchens, the mentors (like Wylie Dufre... more

What does it mean to “repaint” the world more truthfully and joyfully? Bridgerton and You, Me & Tuscany star Regé-Jean Page traces his path from a spider-fearing, Indiana Jones–loving kid in Zimbabwe to an actor determined to enrich how and for whom ... more

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Recent Guests

Wolfgang Puck
Renowned chef and restaurateur who opened Spago and Chinois
Spago, CUT, Chinois, Beaumannier (Beaumannier-related ventures)
Episode: Wolfgang Puck and the Tennis Match With the Pope
Paul Carmichael
Chef, Kabawa
Kabawa
Episode: Paul Carmichael and the Blessing of Uncle Clive
Regé-Jean Page
Actor known for Bridgerton and You, Me & Tuscany
Actor
Episode: Regé-Jean Page and the Sloppy Tomato
Tom Colicchio
Chef, television personality, and season-four guest
Episode: A New Season of Tinfoil Swans Starts March 31 With an All-Star Lineup
June Rodil
Restaurateur and sommelier known for her exceptional hospitality and experience in the food and beverage industry.
Episode: June Rodil and the Cove Beneath the Comforter
Padma Lakshmi
Best-selling author, award-winning TV host and producer, fledgling comedian, and activist
Episode: Padma Lakshmi and the Cathartic Scream
Cassandra Peterson
Cultural icon and creator of the Elvira character
Episode: Elvira and the Butt-Crunched Potato Chip Casserole
Paola Velez
2021 Food & Wine best new chef, noted for her contributions to community building and her unique approach to the culinary arts.
Owner of Providencia
Episode: Paola Velez and the Guy Fieri FaceTime
Tavel Bristol-Joseph
2020 Food & Wine Best New Chef
Emeron Rye
Episode: Tavel Bristol-Joseph and the Backyard Coal Pot

Hosts

Kat Kinsman
Host of Tinfoil Swans and executive features editor at Food & Wine
Hunter Lewis
Editor-in-Chief of Food & Wine

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 133 ratings
  • Wonderful!

    I love you and this show so much! The hunter lewis and Dana cowin episode was phenomenal

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ekellymakol
    United States7 months ago
  • The Love You Showered Upon Regina King

    The way you handled and took care of Regina King with such intimate care, warmth and deep empathy was revelatory to witness. That level of humanity cannot be taught. You didn’t victimize her, but continued to lift not only her light, but that of her son Ian and the wine, MianU. Spectacular interview! Also, to be a show about leftovers and bring up her series, The Leftovers! Genius!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TDotRich27
    United States8 months ago
  • Not Just Chefs

    I love Kat’s interview styling, she gets the best out of whoever she’s talking to!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Coconut Creeker
    United States9 months ago
  • Journalism at its best

    Granted, I am a foodie and Food & Wine subscriber, but this podcast significantly exceeds expectations. Kat is a high energy, knowledgeable, entertaining host who asks phenomenal questions of her guests. We learn so much about the origins of creative types, their family life, relationships with food, and foundation for their craft. I listened to Season 1 while commuting to the office and fell in love with the podcast. Highly recommend to all people who enjoy great interviews with interesting peo... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ddechant
    United Statesa year ago
  • so bogus

    if rhey could prnounce Paso Robles correcty I may have continued my subsbrition

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    celtcwrtr
    United States2 years ago

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Listeners praise the host for empathetic interviewing and strong guest rapport.
Production quality and sound have varied across episodes, but the storytelling remains compelling.
Shows are consistently engaging with insightful, behind-the-scenes industry stories.
The host draws out deeply human and intimate moments with guests.

Chart Rankings

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

Apple Podcasts
#43
United States/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#159
Canada/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#45
India/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#45
Israel/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#72
Hong Kong/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#138
Russia/Arts/Food

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Paul Carmichael and the Blessing of Uncle Clive
Q: What happened at 36 that made you feel you could bring yourself to bear and put it into the food?
He describes a shift where he stopped chasing accolades and decided to focus on creating a genuine product for his crew, treating the restaurant as their own and prioritizing the crew's well-being to ensure a better guest experience.
Tom Colicchio and the Shrimp Hazing Incident
Q: Who were you when you were 10 years old?
I was a swimmer, growing up in Elizabeth, New Jersey, with ADHD influencing my focus; I didn't start cooking seriously until later, though I admired entrepreneurship from early on.
Ruby Tandoh and the Spicy Dip Burgers
Q: What do you hope people will get from your work?
Ruby hopes people will feel inspired to be curious about food and to realize they don't know everything about it, encouraging a deeper connection to what and how we eat.
Ruby Tandoh and the Spicy Dip Burgers
Q: What did you want at the time and also what did you want on your plate?
Ruby expresses that she was fascinated by cookbooks even before she could read, with a particular love for sugary foods. Her passion for cooking led her to apply for the Great British Bake Off, which launched her food writing career.
Phil Rosenthal and the Eternal Fluffy Eggs
Q: What are you going for at your diner?
Phil emphasizes that he aims to create a diner that serves high-quality comfort food, embodies a sense of community, and preserves the nostalgic experience that diners offer.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Tinfoil Swans

What is Tinfoil Swans about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Intimate, in-depth conversations with leading figures in food, hospitality, and culinary media. Episodes frequently center on personal origins, family and cultural influences, and the pivotal moments that shaped chefs, authors, and innovators. Discussion often explores craft, mentorship, restaurant culture, and the social impact of food, with a mix of chef profiles, writers, and industry leaders offering behind-the-scenes stories and practical wisdom for professionals and enthusiasts alike. A standout quality is the host's empathetic interviewing style that helps guests open up about failures, resilience, and the human side of high-achievement. This show is likely to appeal to listeners who crave thoughtful, character-driven narratives abou... more

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Recent guests on Tinfoil Swans include:

1. Wolfgang Puck
2. Paul Carmichael
3. Regé-Jean Page
4. Tom Colicchio
5. June Rodil
6. Padma Lakshmi
7. Cassandra Peterson
8. Paola Velez

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