Delicious Listening: My Favorite Food & Cooking Podcasts
From recipes to food stories, these podcasts have it all.
I consume a lot of food media, including several food and recipe podcasts that I absolutely love. Like with any type of media today, there are countless options out there, with wildly varying degrees of quality. I often subscribe to new podcasts to try them out, only to unsubscribe fairly quickly. But a few stand the test of time, and I find myself catching every episode. Here are some of my favorites and why I enjoy them.
Proof from America’s Test Kitchen
This year, I discovered ATK’s content, and the Proof podcast was my gateway into it all. I’d heard of ATK before but didn’t realize how excellent their content was. Since discovering it, I’ve gone through quite a few episodes and bought about six of their cookbooks!
A recent favorite episode, “The (Iron) White Claw,” explores the rise of the drink, its roots in the queer community, and how branding—gendered or non-gendered—changes how a drink fits into different spaces. Highly recommend!
The Recipe with Kenji and Deb
When I saw that Kenji & Deb were making a podcast, I must have been one of the first paid subscribers! It’s also available for free, but I try to support content I love when I can, and this one was a no-brainer.
I absolutely loved the recent episode on popcorn, and the one on Caesar Salad was excellent, too.
Gastropod from Eater
One of my all-time favorite podcasts is Radiolab. The show is brimming with curiosity, and they have an incredible way of transforming even the simplest concepts into captivating stories. Gastropod reminds me a lot of Radiolab’s approach to storytelling, except it focuses entirely on the history and science of food! I’m currently reading On Food and Cooking by Harold McGee, and diving into Gastropod’s back catalog alongside it has been an exquisite pairing.
Special Sauce from Serious Eats
Serious Eats is my go-to website whenever I’m learning about a new ingredient, recipe, or cuisine. Their catalog is packed with culinary treasures, and their podcast is just as impressive. Featuring a wide range of guests from the food world, the show dives into an array of fascinating and relevant topics. You can start anywhere in the feed, and I promise—you won’t be disappointed!
Seattle Eats from KUOW
Living in Seattle, I was excited to see this new podcast from KUOW pop up a few months ago. So far, I’ve been really enjoying all the local food stories and discovering more about the depth and breadth of the food scene here in the city. It’s been fascinating to learn about the history, diversity, and unique culinary traditions that make Seattle’s food culture so special.
I’m realizing now that Kenji has been a guest (and host) on at least three of my five featured podcasts! The Teriyaki episode with him was a standout—it’s such a great exploration of a beloved local dish.
What am I missing?
I would love to know what food & cooking podcasts you listen to as well! Alawys on the hunt for new inspiration I know there are lots of smaller creators out there making awesome stuff. Let me know if there are any others I should check out, and happy listening!