Longer Tables with José Andrés

José Andrés

Longer Tables with José Andrés explores all the ways that food shapes our world and makes us who we are. In each episode, José talks to friends from the worlds of culinary and creative arts, politics, and media: Stacey Abrams, Ron Howard, Jane Goodall, Eric Ripert, and more. He also takes listeners into his home kitchen and answers their burning culinary questions. www.joseandres.substack.com

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Longer Tables with José Andrés explores how food unites people. The podcast's host is the award-winning Spanish-American restaurateur and chef José Andrés. He started to learn how to cook at 15. At 21, he moved to America, bringing with him a respect for his heritage and its culinary traditions. Andrés is also the founder of World Central Kitchen. This nonprofit provides meals to those in need during environmental and humanitarian disasters.

Longer Tables aims to welcome everyone and celebrate what makes each person different. Andrés believes food can unite anyone—even vegans and carnivores. This series shares interviews with fascinating people from all aspects of life. Through the discussion of food, Andrés hopes to uncover a different side of each guest. He also answers listener's questions about ingredients, recipes, and more.

Andrés interviews director and actor Lin-Manuel Miranda in front of a live audience. Andrés declares himself a "super fan," yet he still learns something new about this fascinating man. Miranda shares that he grew up with TV as his "third coparent." He also recalls stealing records from his sister. Miranda notes how being a vegetarian in a Puerto Rican household was challenging. Podcast listeners learn the role of food in his life and discover the stories behind famous lines in his shows.

In another podcast episode, Andrés chats with activist, model, and TV host Padma Lakshmi. She travels the US exploring food-related issues in her docuseries, Taste the Nation with Padma Lakshmi. She shares that she processes the world through food. That's why Lakshmi remembers everything she eats. Andrés asks her about growing up in India and how her grandmother taught her about life while she cooked. Lakshmi also discusses working in a white, male-dominated world. She reveals that she often felt like she didn't belong.

Longer Tables with José Andrés explores people's fascinating relationships with food. Podcast guests include everyone from Martha Stewart to Arnold Schwarzenegger. New episodes premiere two or three times a month.

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Nancy Pelosi and Ana Navarro: Breaking bread in divisive times

Nancy Pelosi and Ana Navarro: Breaking bread in divisive times

Recorded live at the Lincoln Theatre, the former House Speaker and co-host of "The View" talk with José about navigating this bitter political moment, the coming election and the simplicity of chocolate for breakfast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Nancy Pelosi and Ana Navarro: Breaking bread in divisive times

Nancy Pelosi and Ana Navarro: Breaking bread in divisive times

Recorded live at the Lincoln Theatre, the former House Speaker and co-host of "The View" talk with José about navigating this bitter political moment, the coming election and the simplicity of chocolate for breakfast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus Samuelsson On race in the kitchen and the pandemic's silver lining(1)

Marcus Samuelsson On race in the kitchen and the pandemic's silver lining(1)

On this episode -- originally released in 2022 -- José talks to chef Marcus Samuelsson about his journey from Ethiopia to Sweden to the finest kitchens of Europe and New York and how the pandemic gave him new purpose. Plus José makes surprisingly easy appetizers with velvety smoked salmon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Frank Bruni: What an era of grievance means for longer tables

Frank Bruni: What an era of grievance means for longer tables

The longtime New York Times columnist, bestselling author and recovering professional eater discusses his new book, The Age of Grievance. A culture of excessive complaining has taken root, Bruni argues, with implications from the voting booth to the kitchen table. Also: What it's really like becoming the restaurant critic for the most important newspaper in the world.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A memorial for those we lost

A memorial for those we lost

This episode is devoted to José's words at the World Central Kitchen Interfaith Memorial, in honor of the seven workers killed on April 1, in Gaza. The speech was recorded live at the Washington National Cathedral. A short performance by Yo-Yo Ma follows.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Pollan: The state of food, the fate of a pig

Michael Pollan: The state of food, the fate of a pig

The acclaimed author of The Omnivore's Dilemma, The Botany of Desire and other classics discusses his own culinary history, the Biden Administration's record on food, and "Food, Inc. 2" -- a sequel to the Oscar-nominated documentary. He also tells the unforgettable tale of a pig named Kosher.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kristen Kish: Real talk with the new "Top Chef" co-host

Kristen Kish: Real talk with the new "Top Chef" co-host

Adopted at four months, Kristen moved from Korea to a new life in Michigan -- one that increasingly found meaning and purpose with food and community. Chatting live at the Cayman Cookout, she and José discuss how she found her identity...and the life-changing moment she learned she'd be taking Padma Lakshmi's place on "Top Chef."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bryan Cranston: On breaking into bad, and life's unexpected turns

Bryan Cranston: On breaking into bad, and life's unexpected turns

Everyone's favorite chemistry teacher discusses life before and after Walter White, from his budding law enforcement career to life in Hollywood -- and in mezcal. If you love Bryan Cranston as much a we do, you can also see him on José's new Prime Video special, Dinner Party Diaries with José Andrés, where mezcal is enjoyed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan Pashman: Nothing is impastable

Dan Pashman: Nothing is impastable

From inventing pasta shapes to assessing ideal sandwich shapes, the beloved "Sporkful" host has created a taxonomy of bites all his own. Executive producer Jane Black grills Pashman on the singular food universe he inhabits.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trần Anh Hùng: Behind the delectable scenes with the "Taste of Things" director

Trần Anh Hùng: Behind the delectable scenes with the "Taste of Things" director

True, the celebrated filmmaker's seventh feature is a gorgeous and smoldering 19th century French romantic drama. But the film doubles as one of the most intimate, sensuous studies of a kitchen to be captured on celluloid. Hùng, who won best director at Cannes, pulls back the curtain this week with executive producer Jane Black.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kwame Onwuachi: From subway slinging to best restaurant in NYC

Kwame Onwuachi: From subway slinging to best restaurant in NYC

Nobody cooks like Kwame. Then again, nobody's story is like his, either. The man behind Tatiana -- and author of the stunning memoir Notes from a Young Black Chef -- opens up to José about his unlikely path to success. Recorded live at the Cayman Cookout.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We Need To Talk About Intuitive Eating

We Need To Talk About Intuitive Eating

Introducing Pressure Cooker, a James Beard award-winning podcast about parenthood, feeding kids and how it all became so complicated from José Andrés Media. Hosted by veteran journalists Jane Black (also Longer Tables executive producer!) and Liz Dunn, Pressure Cooker explores the thorniest topics related to how we feed our kids: How picky eating became a modern phenomenon. The secret history of the dinosaur chicken nugget. The truth about kids' vitamins. How AI can really help you get dinner on the table. This week's show focuses on intuitive eating, the popular new anti-diet philosophy, recommends serving candy with dinner and letting kids eat whenever and whatever they want. Is this hands-off approach the best way to escape toxic diet culture? Or … is intuitive eating just another food fad? Listen, and if you like it, we hope you'll subscribe on Apple or follow us on Spotify. You can also find the show on Instagram at @pressurecook_fm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Carlos Sainz: The drive to win

Carlos Sainz: The drive to win

Live in Las Vegas, Spain's legendary rally racer talks with José about life on the road, life off the road and how to turn a medical helicopter around when you've merely suffered a spinal fracture in the middle of Saudi Arabia. José, in turn, applies for a job.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michele Norris: Your mama's kitchen, her mama's kitchen, everybody's kitchen

Michele Norris: Your mama's kitchen, her mama's kitchen, everybody's kitchen

What began as a warmup question became a portal into our lives. The acclaimed journalist reveals what an old interview prompt of hers has taught her about the kitchens of our childhoods -- and then discusses "The Race Card Project," her long-running and often jaw-dropping exploration of our private racial narratives.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The best of Longer Tables!

The best of Longer Tables!

It takes a lonnnnng table to seat the likes of Anderson Cooper, Jane Goodall, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Padma Lakshmi, Susan Rice, Antony Blinken, Sen. Cory Booker and Eva Longoria. We're grateful to have laughed and cried with so many brilliant and fascinating people, and we invite you enjoy some highlights from the year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Katie Button: Tapas by Way of Asheville

Katie Button: Tapas by Way of Asheville

The North Carolina restaurateur may not be Spanish, but according to José, she's one of the most inspiring chefs cooking Spanish food in America today. As Katie explains, this was not the original plan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steve Orlando & Mike Mignola: Feeding—and Drawing!—Dangerously

Steve Orlando & Mike Mignola: Feeding—and Drawing!—Dangerously

In celebration of their new graphic novel about World Central Kitchen, José and co-author Steve Orlando discuss comics, disasters and everything in between, alongside legendary Hellboy creator Mike Mignola. Sales and distribution by Lemonada Media.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lin-Manuel Miranda: The interview where it happens!

Lin-Manuel Miranda: The interview where it happens!

Before a live audience, José doesn't waste his shot, asking the legendary playwright/songwriter/actor/filmmaker for the backstory behind beloved lines, his culinary secrets -- even an on-the-fly songwriting seminar. Sorry, you're gonna have "Hamilton" lines in your head for another month. Sales and distribution by Lemonada Media.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Martha Stewart: Red wine, CBD gummies, and ruining the Thanksiving turkey. Plus José offers a vegetarian side for the holidays.

Martha Stewart: Red wine, CBD gummies, and ruining the Thanksiving turkey. Plus José offers a vegetarian side for the holidays.

Yep, it's that time of year again: Thanksgiving. And who better to give advice than the doyenne of the American table, Martha Stewart. That's why we're bringing back one of our favorite episodes: José and Martha's 2022 conversation about wine, CBD gummies, and, of course, turkey. Plus, José whips up a surprising vegetarian dish for your holiday buffet and answers a listener question.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rowan Jacobsen: Swashbuckling tales of truffles and truffles

Rowan Jacobsen: Swashbuckling tales of truffles and truffles

The award-winning science and food writer takes us behind the scenes of his wild reporting on truffles -- both kinds. You might not think you care about these foods. Prepare to be corrected. Plus: A caller wonders which expensive ingredients are worth the money and which aren't. Sales and distribution by Lemonada Media.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ambassador Susan E. Rice: How Change Happens

Ambassador Susan E. Rice: How Change Happens

The former National Security Advisor opens up about the family dinners that shaped her, her mother’s surprising legacy and the mixed experience of growing up under affirmative action. Sales and distribution by Lemonada Media.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.