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Tinfoil Swans

Food & Wine
Food & Wine
Daniel Boulud
Barbecue
Asma Khan
Pete Wells
David Chang
Maui Wildfires
Cody Rigsby
Mental Health
Top Chef
Dining Experience
Culinary Industry
Rodney Scott
Peloton
Brigade
Noma
Rocco Dispirito
Darjeeling Express
New York Times
Restaurant Criticism

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 a new series of intimate, informative, surprising, and uplifting conversations with the biggest names in the culinary industry, sharing never-before-heard stories about the successes, struggles, and fork-in-the-road moments that made them wh... more

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Ana Castro
2023 Best New Chef
Episode: Tinfoil Swans Is Serving Up Season 3: April 8, 2025
Lydia Castro
2023 Best New Chef
Episode: Tinfoil Swans Is Serving Up Season 3: April 8, 2025
Vikas Khanna
Chef, Author, and Filmmaker
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Karen Akunowicz
2019 Food & Wine Best New Restaurant Winner
Episode: Tinfoil Swans Is Serving Up Season 3: April 8, 2025
Byron Gomez
Top Chef Favorite
Episode: Tinfoil Swans Is Serving Up Season 3: April 8, 2025
Kylie Kwong
World-class chef and restaurateur, known for her restaurants Billy Kwong and Lucky Kwong and her deep connection to Australian cuisine and community
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Episode: Encore: Kylie Kwong and the Five Glass Ghosts
Pati Jinich
Award-winning chef, cook, and host of Pati's Mexican Table
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Darron Cardosa
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Bobby Flay
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Host

Kat Kinsman
Executive Features Editor at Food & Wine and host of Tinfoil Swans, known for her engaging and empathetic interviewing style that encourages guests to share deep personal narratives.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 118 ratings
  • 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 States7 months ago
  • so bogus

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

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    celtcwrtr
    United States7 months ago
  • Love this!

    So entertaining, but also really joyous and we get to hear the humanity of our favorite chefs! Just such a positive bright spot in my day!! Thank you for this wonderful podcast!❤️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Chalkweezer 1
    United States9 months ago
  • Inspiring stories from the food world

    I am a foodie and not a food industry professional. And it has been enlightening and inspiring to hear from the chefs I see and hear about. And what amazing people and stories that have to share that we can all learn from. Would love to hear more about vegetarian and vegan chefs and the world of vegetarian food.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    nithya ruff
    United Statesa year ago
  • Best Daniel Boulud interview!!!

    Wow, Kat, merci infiniment for this SPECTACULAR interview!! I’ve been fortunate to know DB for almost 30 years, and this was the best interview I remember hearing—plus stories I had never heard before, told so beautifully by Daniel in what clearly a comfortable place. That roses 🌹 story—whoa!! I never knew that!!! 🔥 Ariane Daguin!!! Also—attention “food people” everywhere! This episode is akin to an American gastronomic history lesson!! An absolute MUST LISTEN!! Bravissimi, Kat & DB!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    @ericawcantley
    United Statesa year ago

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The engaging storytelling format has been noted for its ability to bring out personal anecdotes from guests that are rarely shared elsewhere.
Listeners appreciate the depth and intimacy of the conversations, often praising the warmth and empathy of the host.
Some listeners have expressed a desire for improved audio quality in certain episodes, but the overall content quality remains highly praised.

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

Apple Podcasts
#48
United States/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#65
Canada/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#248
United Kingdom/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#198
Australia/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#241
Germany/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#81
Finland/Arts/Food

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Roy Choi and the Out-of-Body Emeril Experience
Q: What would you tell that roaming around 10-year-old version of yourself?
I would tell them that you don't have to let go of this imaginary world side of who you are and that it's okay to continue to be naïve and gullible, and that you can put your own armor around it.
Byron Gomez and the American Dream
Q: How can we help DACA recipients?
By educating ourselves about DACA and reaching out to local DACA recipients to expand our networks and understanding.
Byron Gomez and the American Dream
Q: What would you tell that kid on the gondola?
To believe in himself and recognize that he belongs, while also being open to his experiences and learning from them.
Encore: Kylie Kwong and the Five Glass Ghosts
Q: How did your experiences with grief influence your culinary journey?
Grief energy is important to express; my restaurant Lucky Kwong allowed me to channel my loss into nurturing customers and sharing the story of my son.
Bobby Flay and the Review That Made His Career
Q: What inspired you to transition from being a chef to a media personality?
Flay describes how his growing prominence in New York's restaurant scene caught the attention of the Food Network at its inception, leading to his participation and eventual success on television.

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The content features intimate and uplifting conversations with prominent figures in the culinary world, focusing on their unique journeys, struggles, and breakthroughs. Themes commonly explored include the intersection of food with personal history, cultural identity, and the impact of community on culinary practice. The discussions aim to provide insightful stories that go beyond the surface of the food industry, celebrating not only the successes but also the personal challenges faced by culinary icons. With a diverse array of guests including award-winning chefs and influential personalities, the content appeals to food enthusiasts and those interested in the rich narratives behind culinary artistry.

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Recent guests on Tinfoil Swans include:

1. Ana Castro
2. Lydia Castro
3. Vikas Khanna
4. Karen Akunowicz
5. Byron Gomez
6. Kylie Kwong
7. Pati Jinich
8. Darron Cardosa

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