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Tinfoil Swans

Food & Wine
Food & Wine
Cooking
Culinary Industry
Food
Mental Health
Best New Chefs
Culinary Arts
Food & Wine Classic
American Cuisine
New York City
Ayesha Curry
Community
Food Network
Top Chef
Eat. Learn. Play
Restaurant Industry
Restaurants
Atlanta
Family
Identity

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

When Arjav Ezekiel arrived in America at age 12, the first person he met was Simpsons creator Matt Groening. Years later, after navigating life as an undocumented immigrant, he would help build Birdie's in Austin, Texas, into one of the country's mos... more

Over the course of three months, Cybille St. Aude-Tate and Omar Tate met, got married, and started the project of Honeysuckle. It's one of the most ambitious and personal restaurant projects in America right now, with a mission of preserving Black hi... more

Scott Conant wanted to be a plumber, but getting shut out of a vocational school class set him down a different path. The 2004 Food & Wine Best New Chef and Food Network star reveals the exact dish that convinced him to devote himself to Italian cook... more

2021 Food & Wine Best New Chef Fermín Núñez grew up moving between Mexico and the United States, never quite feeling like he belonged in either place. He reflects on navigating life between cultures, the years he spent undocumented in America, and wh... more

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Recent Guests

Scott Conant
Renowned Italian chef, Scarpetta founder, TV personality
Scarpetta (restaurant group); Food Network (Chopped, Beat Bobby Flay)
Episode: Scott Conant and the Power of the Necklace
Fermín Núñez
Chef, founder of Suerte and Este in Austin, author of Vitamina T
Suerte, Este, Vitamina T
Episode: Fermín Núñez and the Tortilla-Scented Candle
Cody Rigsby
Peloton instructor and public figure
Peloton
Episode: Encore: Cody Rigsby and the Chicken Finger Math
Donna Hay
Australian cookbook author and magazine editor
Donna Hay Magazine / Brand Donna Hay
Episode: Donna Hay and the 22 Thousand Person Dinner Party
Dr. Arielle Johnson
Flavor scientist and author
Independent researcher; former Noma Fermentation Lab lead
Episode: Dr. Arielle Johnson and the Dorito of Sadness
Nancy Silverton
Renowned chef and baker, founder of Mozza and Campanile
Mozza, Campanile
Episode: Nancy Silverton and the Artichoke That Knows
Claudette Zepeda
Chef and writer
Chispa Hospitality / Border Kids book
Episode: Claudette Zepeda and the Canned Bodega Escargot
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

Host

Kat Kinsman
Host of the podcast and executive features editor at Food & Wine; known for intimate, story-driven interviews with leading figures in food and hospitality.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 137 ratings
  • Wonderful!

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ekellymakol
    United States9 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 States10 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 Statesa year 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 States2 years 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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Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Production quality and guest variety are valued, though some note inconsistent audio in a few episodes.
Audience appreciates the focus on mentorship, career journeys, and authenticity in the industry.
Show hosts bring warmth and deep empathy to guests, making interviews feel intimate and human.
Listeners praise the host's interview style and rapport with guests, making behind-the-scenes stories engaging.

Chart Rankings

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

Apple Podcasts
#78
United States/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#51
Canada/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#22
New Zealand/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#43
India/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#109
Philippines/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#143
Israel/Arts/Food

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Scott Conant and the Power of the Necklace
Q: So then how do you go from, you have the restaurants, put together for me the chronology of the cookbooks, the restaurants, and then when the TV cameras started calling.
He outlines the sequence: first book in 2004, then Scarpetta opening and TV opportunities arising around 2008, including Chopped filming and Miami Beach openings, using television as advertising for his restaurants.
Donna Hay and the 22 Thousand Person Dinner Party
Q: What do you want for your future projects?
Donna hints at new ventures centered on growing food, education, and beautiful packaging, staying open to ideas and avoiding self-imposed limits.
Donna Hay and the 22 Thousand Person Dinner Party
Q: What was it like seeing your name in the masthead for the first time?
It was emotional and overwhelming; she cried when her magazine cover with her name appeared publicly, balancing pride with a desire to keep the focus on seasons and produce.
Donna Hay and the 22 Thousand Person Dinner Party
Q: Who were you when you were 10 years old?
Donna describes being shy but passionate about cooking from a young age, learning from family and experimenting with a homemade approach to meals.
Dr. Arielle Johnson and the Dorito of Sadness
Q: How does your ADHD shape your approach to research and cooking?
ADHD contributes to intense focus during discovery phases, a knack for connecting disparate ideas, and a willingness to dive deep into experiments; it can be challenging for writing and structure, but it also drives a rare persistence to master complex topics.

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This show centers on intimate, candid conversations with leading chefs, restaurateurs, authors, and culinary innovators. Episodes explore formative experiences, mentorship, authenticity, and the emotional journeys behind high-achievement in food, hospitality, and media, with particular attention to identity, work-life balance, and the evolving food culture landscape. Notable throughlines include career pivots from kitchen to TV or publishing, mentorship stories, and a consistent emphasis on humanity, resilience, and community in the industry.

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Recent guests on Tinfoil Swans include:

1. Scott Conant
2. Fermín Núñez
3. Cody Rigsby
4. Donna Hay
5. Dr. Arielle Johnson
6. Nancy Silverton
7. Claudette Zepeda
8. Wolfgang Puck

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