Longer Tables with José Andrés

José Andrés

Longer Tables with José Andrés explores how food shapes the world and makes us who we are

In each episode, José talks to friends from worlds of culinary and creative arts, politics and media to show listeners a new side of the most fascinating people on the planet: Who taught them to cook? What do they crave when times are hard? What do their food stories reveal about their lives? José also takes listeners into his home kitchen and answers their burning culinary questions.

New episodes drop every other Tuesday. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

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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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Chilling with Nicola Twilley

Chilling with Nicola Twilley

This week, the New Yorker contributor, "Gastropod" co-host and all-around wonderful storyteller talks with Jane Black about her fascinating — fascinating! — new book on refrigeration. Frostbite tells the remarkable story of how the invention of, well, cold transformed food, our planet and ourselves. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Chilling with Nicola Twilley

Chilling with Nicola Twilley

This week, the New Yorker contributor, "Gastropod" co-host and all-around wonderful storyteller talks with Jane Black about her fascinating — fascinating! — new book on refrigeration. Frostbite tells the remarkable story of how the invention of, well, cold transformed food, our planet and ourselves. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The election jitters episode, with Richard Wolffe

The election jitters episode, with Richard Wolffe

Home stretch, people. Process your election anxieties this week with José, who’s joined by his old friend Richard Wolffe — also his longtime co-writer and managing director of José Andrés Media. The two discuss Kamala Harris’s culinary prowess and take questions from listeners on everything from Thanksgiving turkey prep to rising restaurant prices. Elect to listen! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The capriciously spicy Pati Jinich

The capriciously spicy Pati Jinich

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, José swaps stories with the brilliant host of Pati's Mexican Table. Among the topics discussed: Narnia, the dual life of the immigrant, a border town full of dentists and the most Mexican dish you've never tried.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Samantha Bee wasn't expecting this

Samantha Bee wasn't expecting this

Not her career, not the state of the world since she and José last spoke, nothing. The beloved comedian, host, social critic, author, lifelong cookbook lover and longest-serving regular Daily Show correspondent ever talks with José -- her fellow immigrant -- about all of it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Introducing: About the Journey, A Food Tour of Mexico City

Introducing: About the Journey, A Food Tour of Mexico City

If you like Longer Tables' exploration of food and culture, we know you'll like About the Journey, a travel show about connecting more deeply to the places we visit -- and, in turn, to ourselves. On this episode, host Oneika Raymond visits three culinary spots in Mexico City that serve up a taste of the city's layered flavors and history: a sunrise float through historic Xochimilco, a tour of the city's taco stands and a private mezcal tasting at the JW Marriott Mexico City Polanco. Buen provecho!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Grilling him softly: José interviews the great Wyclef Jean

Grilling him softly: José interviews the great Wyclef Jean

Ready or not, here he eats. The legendary rapper, producer and Fugee talks with José about food, music and his misunderstood native country. Recorded live at the Nassau Paradise Island Wine and Food Festival.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Skating to Belize: Michelle Kwan's triple Axel pivot to diplomacy

Skating to Belize: Michelle Kwan's triple Axel pivot to diplomacy

In 2022, the most decorated figure skater in U.S. history landed a remarkable new role, as Ambassador to Belize. In her conversation with José, she describes her transformed life, growing up in a Chinese restaurant -- and what she's discovered about food since arriving in Central America.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Checking in with Marriott CEO Tony Capuano

Checking in with Marriott CEO Tony Capuano

How do you become president and CEO of the world's largest hotel company? Tony Capuano recalls his earliest lessons in hospitality, amidst countless quasi relatives at his family's sprawling Sunday dinners in Little Italy, Baltimore. Before a live audience in Cannes, Tony and José discuss travel, parenthood -- and a major announcement from Marriott. Sales and distribution by Lemonada Media.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Panic over Ultra-Processed Foods; What You Need to Know About the Latest Dietary Devil

The Panic over Ultra-Processed Foods; What You Need to Know About the Latest Dietary Devil

Headlines about the dangers of “ultra-processed” foods – a category that includes Doritos and Twinkies but also protein bars, plant-based milks, and maybe your favorite yogurt or sandwich bread – are suddenly everywhere. But what makes a food ultra-processed, and what’s driving the concern about their role in the diets of both children and adults? On this episode of Longer Table's sister podcast, Pressure Cooker, hosts Jane and Liz break it all down with Dr. Chris Van Tulleken, a professor at University College London and the author of the 2023 bestseller Ultra-Processed People: The Science Behind Food That Isn't Food. Why are today’s foods so highly processed, and how is that impacting our health? Should the sale of ultra-processed foods be more strictly regulated? Tune in to find out! Want more Pressure Cooker? Sign up for our newsletter at pressurecook.substack.com Sales and Distribution by Lemonada MediaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Padma Lakshmi on Supertasting, Imposter Syndrome and What’s Sexy

Padma Lakshmi on Supertasting, Imposter Syndrome and What’s Sexy

From new in the nation to “Taste the Nation,” the no-nonsense author, host and activist has learned a bit about herself while teaching the rest of us about food. Plus: The secret to incredible romesco sauce. (This episode initially ran in September 2023.) Recipe: Asparagus with Romesco Sales and distribution by Lemonada Media.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tamar Adler Rethinking meals with the leftover queen

Tamar Adler Rethinking meals with the leftover queen

José talks with the James Beard-winning cook and writer about cooking more creatively and economically. Her latest book, An Everlasting Meal Cookbook, is an encyclopedia of leftovers, from banana peels to Dorito dust. (This episode initially ran in July 2023.) Sales and distribution by Lemonada Media.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Can a Bot Please Feed The Kids?

Can a Bot Please Feed The Kids?

Artificial intelligence can write term papers and computer code. It helped someone win the lottery. But could it succeed at the ultimate task: Meal planning for demanding children? Meet Longer Table's sister podcast, Pressure Cooker. It's a show that sets out to answer two questions: how did feeding kids become so complicated? And why do so many of us feel like we're failing at it? On this episode, hosts Jane and Liz take on ChatGPT for meal planning -- and offer a cheat sheet for how to create customized, easy dinners with AI, including this fool proof dish of Lettuce Wraps With Sesame-Ginger Pork. Want more Pressure Cooker? Sign up for our newsletter at pressurecook.substack.com Sales and distribution by Lemonada MediaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sen. Cory Booker: The subsidized Twinkie and everything else that’s broken but fi

Sen. Cory Booker: The subsidized Twinkie and everything else that’s broken but fi

This Independence Day, do your patriotic duty and listen to Sen. Cory Booker eloquently explain what's wrong with America's broken food system—and how to fix it. Originally recorded last year, Washington's most famous vegan shares his big ideas and drops some hints about his own political future.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Emeril Lagasse: The bam to José's boom

Emeril Lagasse: The bam to José's boom

Emeril Lagasse, the granddaddy of celebrity chefs talks life, love -- and his favorite places to eat on and off the Vegas Strip. In this live recording at The Barbershop Cuts & Cocktails at The Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas, Emeril and Jose trade stories about food TV, disaster relief -- wait till you hear about how Emeril drove a truck full of homemade red rice and beans from New Orleans to Panama City, Florida! -- and discuss why they love having restaurants in the amazing culinary destination of Las Vegas. Thirty minutes is all it will take to inspire you to head to Las Vegas yourself to check out all the amazing places to eat and drink! This episode of Longer Tables is sponsored by Las Vegas. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dominique Crenn is a rock star!

Dominique Crenn is a rock star!

Dominique Crenn, chef-owner of San Franciscos's Atelier Crenn, was the first woman in America to win three Michelin stars—and no wonder, when its menu includes elegant, ethereal dishes like razor clams with carrot foam and velvety black squid ink. But on today's episode, which originally aired in 2023, José and Dominique talk about more personal subjects, including Dominique's search for her birth mother and the real reasons she came to America. (Hint: One is a classic 1970s detective show.) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The shocking story behind "The Grab": Finally, a thriller about food

The shocking story behind "The Grab": Finally, a thriller about food

Classified cables. Secret land grabs. Biblical springs run dry. Jet packs. (Jet packs!) "The Grab" sounds like fiction -- it's not. In this episode, investigative journalist Nate Halverson tells the little-known, world-shaping story at the heart of this gripping new documentary. Food, water: As governments around the world become increasingly desperate for these resources, the consequences get shocking. "The Grab" premieres June 14th in theaters and over assorted streaming platforms.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ambassador Susan E. Rice How Change Happens

Ambassador Susan E. Rice How Change Happens

On this episode -- originally released in 2023 -- 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.

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.