Chris Kiritz and Neal Hallgarth

Cold Cuts and Hot Takes

Leisure EN ↓ 76 episodes

Every other week two friends discuss a both the sandwiches they ate and the music, movies, and pop culture they consumed in between.

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Author

Chris Kiritz and Neal Hallgarth

Category

Leisure

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Latest episode

Nov 5, 2026

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Episodes

Ep. 68: Ark of the Sandwich God 05.11.2026

Two friends discuss the sandwiches of the week and a surprisingly fun spaghetti adventure from Antonio Margheriti, 1984's 'Ark of the Sun God'. Selections from the music we discuss can be found on the Cold Cuts and Hot Takes playlist. For tasty sandwich pictures, follow us on Instagram @coldcutsandhottakes. To contact the show, email us at coldcutsandhottakes.gmail.com.

Ep. 67.5: SC&QT - Star Wars Visions: The Duel 29.10.2026

Two friends discuss the sandwiches of the week check out the first episode of 2021's Star Wars animation series "Visions". Selections from the music we discuss can be found on the Cold Cuts and Hot Takes playlist. For tasty sandwich pictures, follow us on Instagram @coldcutsandhottakes. To contact the show, email us at coldcutsandhottakes.gmail.com.

Ep. 67: Unto the Ends of the Sandwich 22.10.2026

Two friends discuss the sandwiches of the week and one of the Killing Joke albums that escaped their attention, 1988's 'Outside the Gate'. Selections from the music we discuss can be found on the Cold Cuts and Hot Takes playlist. For tasty sandwich pictures, follow us on Instagram @coldcutsandhottakes. To contact the show, email us at coldcutsandhottakes.gmail.com.

Ep. 66.5: Short Cuts & Quick Takes - Morphine 17.10.2026

Two friends discuss the sandwiches of the week and sample the latest release by a band we thought would never release new music, Morphine. Selections from the music we discuss can be found on the Cold Cuts and Hot Takes playlist. For tasty sandwich pictures, follow us on Instagram @coldcutsandhottakes. To contact the show, email us at coldcutsandhottakes.gmail.com.

Ep. 66: Colonel Mustard in the Kitchen with the Sandwich 08.10.2026

Two friends discuss the sandwiches of the week and honor the late, great Tim Curry by revisiting the classic who-done-it 'Clue'. Selections from the music we discuss can be found on the Cold Cuts and Hot Takes playlist. For tasty sandwich pictures, follow us on Instagram @coldcutsandhottakes. To contact the show, email us at coldcutsandhottakes.gmail.com.

Ep. 65.5: Short Cuts & Quick Takes - Secret Level 01.10.2026

Two friends discuss the sandwiches of the week and the venture into space with an episode of Amazon's video game inspired animated anthology series 'Secret Level'. Selections from the music we discuss can be found on the Cold Cuts and Hot Takes playlist. For tasty sandwich pictures, follow us on Instagram @coldcutsandhottakes. To contact the show, email us at coldcutsandhottakes.gmail....

Ep. 65: Angine de Poutine Tartine 24.09.2026

Two friends discuss the sandwiches of the week and the second album by viral sensation Angine de Poitrine, along with our adventures at the KEXP BBQ, where we saw the self-proclaimed aliens from Canada. Selections from the music we discuss can be found on the Cold Cuts and Hot Takes playlist. For tasty sandwich pictures, follow us on Instagram @coldcutsandhottakes. To contact the show, email us at...

Ep. 64.5: Short Cuts & Quick Takes - Atlas 17.09.2026

Two friends discuss the sandwiches of the week and discuss Battles's groovy and oft-licensed 2007 song 'Atlas' . Selections from the music we discuss can be found on the Cold Cuts and Hot Takes playlist. For tasty sandwich pictures, follow us on Instagram @coldcutsandhottakes. To contact the show, email us at coldcutsandhottakes.gmail.com.

Ep. 64: He Man, Sandwiches of the Universe 10.09.2026

Two friends discuss the sandwiches of the week and the 2026 nostalgia-fueled fantasy epic 'Masters of the Universe'. Selections from the music we discuss can be found on the Cold Cuts and Hot Takes playlist. For tasty sandwich pictures, follow us on Instagram @coldcutsandhottakes. To contact the show, email us at coldcutsandhottakes.gmail.com.

Ep. 63.5: Short Cuts & Quick Takes - The Singers 03.09.2026

Two friends discuss the sandwiches of the week and dig into the Oscar winning short film 'The Singers' from Sam A. Davis. Selections from the music we discuss can be found on the Cold Cuts and Hot Takes playlist. For tasty sandwich pictures, follow us on Instagram @coldcutsandhottakes. To contact the show, email us at coldcutsandhottakes.gmail.com.

Ep. 63: Seventh Sandwich for a Seventh Son 27.08.2026

Two friends discuss the sandwiches of the week and revisit 1988's classic Iron Maiden release. Selections from the music we discuss can be found on the Cold Cuts and Hot Takes playlist. For tasty sandwich pictures, follow us on Instagram @coldcutsandhottakes. To contact the show, email us at coldcutsandhottakes.gmail.com.

Ep. 62.5: Short Cuts & Quick Takes - Snakes for Dinner 20.08.2026

Two friends discuss the sandwiches of the week and 'Snakes for Dinner', the second single from Mastodon's upcoming album 'Marrow Deep'. Selections from the music we discuss can be found on the Cold Cuts and Hot Takes playlist. For tasty sandwich pictures, follow us on Instagram @coldcutsandhottakes. To contact the show, email us at coldcutsandhottakes.gmail.com.

Ep. 62: History Man! A Word Sandwich, Please 13.08.2026

Two friends discuss the sandwiches of the week and then enter the wasteland for George Miller's epic 'Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga'. Selections from the music we discuss can be found on the Cold Cuts and Hot Takes playlist. For tasty sandwich pictures, follow us on Instagram @coldcutsandhottakes. To contact the show, email us at coldcutsandhottakes.gmail.com.

Ep. 61.5: Short Cuts & Quick Takes - Smokedog 06.08.2026

Two friends discuss the sandwiches of the week and Andrew Onorato's short film, 'Smokedog', which you can watch on YouTube. Selections from the music we discuss can be found on the Cold Cuts and Hot Takes playlist. For tasty sandwich pictures, follow us on Instagram @coldcutsandhottakes. To contact the show, email us at coldcutsandhottakes.gmail.com.

Ep. 61: Hydrogen Helium Lithium Sandwich 30.07.2026

Two friends discuss the sandwiches of the week and the simultaneously long awaited and surprise release by Boards of Canada, 2026's 'Inferno'. Selections from the music we discuss can be found on the Cold Cuts and Hot Takes playlist. For tasty sandwich pictures, follow us on Instagram @coldcutsandhottakes. To contact the show, email us at coldcutsandhottakes.gmail.com.

Ep. 60.5: Short Cuts & Quick Takes - Edge of Perfection 23.07.2026

Bite-sized episode of Cold Cuts & Hot Takes where two friend chat about food and pop culture on a smaller scale. This inaugural episode feature's Anthrax's most recent single, 'Edge of Perfection'. Selections from the music we discuss can be found on the Cold Cuts and Hot Takes playlist. For tasty sandwich pictures, follow us on Instagram @coldcutsandhottakes. To contact the sh...

Ep. 60: Red Sandwich 16.07.2026

Two friends discuss the sandwiches of the week and Red Sonja's tracking skills in 2025's eponymous reboot. Selections from the music we discuss can be found on the Cold Cuts and Hot Takes playlist. For tasty sandwich pictures, follow us on Instagram @coldcutsandhottakes. To contact the show, email us at coldcutsandhottakes.gmail.com.

Ep. 59: Allen's Sandwich, It's All You Get 02.07.2026

Two friends discuss the sandwiches of the week and a stoner rock classic that our teen selves should have devoured, but somehow avoided, in 1992's 'Blues for the Red Sun' by Kyuss. Selections from the music we discuss can be found on the Cold Cuts and Hot Takes playlist. For tasty sandwich pictures, follow us on Instagram @coldcutsandhottakes. To contact the show, email us at coldcutsa...

Ep. 58: A Professional Sandwich Detective 18.06.2026

Two friends discuss the sandwiches of the week and check out James Garner as Raymond Chandler's 'Marlowe' in this 1969 film. Selections from the music we discuss can be found on the Cold Cuts and Hot Takes playlist. For tasty sandwich pictures, follow us on Instagram @coldcutsandhottakes. To contact the show, email us at coldcutsandhottakes.gmail.com.

Ep. 57: Sandwich Adrift, or the Paladin's Palate and the Holy Condiment 04.06.2026

Two friends discuss the sandwiches of the week and the 6th and final album by modern metal heroes Spirit Adrift , 'Infinite Illumination'. Selections from the music we discuss can be found on the Cold Cuts and Hot Takes playlist. For tasty sandwich pictures, follow us on Instagram @coldcutsandhottakes. To contact the show, email us at coldcutsandhottakes.gmail.com.

Ep. 56: The Running Sandwich 21.05.2026

Two friends discuss the sandwiches of the week and dive into Edgar Wright's telling of the Richard Bachman, AKA Stephen King, story 'The Running Man. Selections from the music we discuss can be found on the Cold Cuts and Hot Takes playlist. For tasty sandwich pictures, follow us on Instagram @coldcutsandhottakes. To contact the show, email us at coldcutsandhottakes.gmail.com.

Ep. 55: Buenas Tortas, Amigo 07.05.2026

Two friends discuss the sandwiches of the week and Ween's eclectic and electric 1994 album 'Chocolate and Cheese'. Selections from the music we discuss can be found on the Cold Cuts and Hot Takes playlist. For tasty sandwich pictures, follow us on Instagram @coldcutsandhottakes. To contact the show, email us at coldcutsandhottakes.gmail.com.

Ep. 54: Bedpan Williams: The Sandwich Begins 23.04.2026

Two friends discuss the sandwiches of the week and 1985's franchise that never was 'Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins'. Selections from the music we discuss can be found on the Cold Cuts and Hot Takes playlist. For tasty sandwich pictures, follow us on Instagram @coldcutsandhottakes. To contact the show, email us at coldcutsandhottakes.gmail.com.

Ep. 53: Sandwich Bloom (has Grassroots) 09.04.2026

Two friends discuss the sandwiches of the week and celebrate 311 day with a dive into their most recent album, 'Full Bloom'. Selections from the music we discuss can be found on the Cold Cuts and Hot Takes playlist. For tasty sandwich pictures, follow us on Instagram @coldcutsandhottakes. To contact the show, email us at coldcutsandhottakes.gmail.com.

Ep. 52: The Best... Well, Perhaps Not Technically the Best, But Arguably the Most Famous Sandwich Podcast in an Extremely Specific Genre Of Podcasts! 26.03.2026

Two friends discuss the sandwiches of the week and the most accurate biopic ever made about the legendary hero Weird Al Yankovic. Selections from the music we discuss can be found on the Cold Cuts and Hot Takes playlist. For tasty sandwich pictures, follow us on Instagram @coldcutsandhottakes. To contact the show, email us at coldcutsandhottakes.gmail.com.

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