INSIDE AND OUTSIDE: Nature + Pop Culture News with Jessica Murnane

Oh, so you thought since Christmas was on Friday that I wasn't going to give you a Freak Your Week this week? No way. We're dooooooing it (just a few days early). And man, this week's guest (Alexis Nido-Russo of Local Eclectic) brought A LOT of freak-worthy finds. You remember her, right? The For Reals Meals host that tried to serve bacon. She's the best. And that lunch was one of my most favorite...

We've got Lynn Chen this week! Actress, activist, and creator of the website & podcast, The Actor's Diet. She's cool, she's funny, and she had lots of freak your week goodies you're going to love.  Listen in to hear us discuss the things we had to eat, the people we thought were neat, and all the things that made us say sheeeeet. And then find all the links below.  Here's Lynn:  Listen and subscri...

Our second Julia in a row! This week, it's Julia Sherman. She's an artist, writer, and founder of the website (and future book!) Salad For President. Yes, SALAD FOR PRESIDENT. The best name for anything. Ever.  Listen in to hear us discuss the things we had to eat, the people we thought were neat, and all the things that made us say sheeeeet. And then find all the links below.  Here's Julia:  List...

After reading the intro to Anne Sage's new book, Sage Living: Decorate For The Life You Want, I immediately reached out to her and asked her to be on the podcast. It was that good. Lucky for all of us, she said yes.  In this episode, I ask Anne to dive deeper into that intro, and she shares how she was able to overcome the fear of living/being alone, how she got through both a love and business di...

Cool jean jumper? Check! Drinking a tiki drink wearing said jean jumper? Double check! Brow game strong? Oh yeah! Editor at THE BEST food magazine out there? Yes!!!! Man, this week's guest has got it all. I'm really excited for you to meet Julia Kramer (senior editor at  Bon Appétit magazine) and hear all the things that freaked her week.  Here's Julia:  Listen and subscribe in iTunes Listen and s...

Food photographer + writer Dennis Prescott (aka Dennis The Prescott) is this week's guest. When I say food photographer, I mean FOOOD photographer. As in, I suddenly become starving anytime I look at his photos. They are vibrant, beautiful, and literally dripping with goodness. Mainly, cheese. Listen in to hear us discuss the things we had to eat, the people we thought were neat, and all the thing...

Food photographer + writer Dennis Prescott (aka Dennis The Prescott) is this week's guest. When I say food photographer, I mean FOOOD photographer. As in, I suddenly become starving anytime I look at his photos. They are vibrant, beautiful, and literally dripping with goodness. Mainly, cheese. Listen in to hear us discuss the things we had to eat (in this case, drink), the people we thought were n...

Two Moms In The Raw's Shari Koolik Leidich is this week's guest. I'm excited for about a million reasons, but I'll break it down to my top three… 1. Her products are DELICIOUS and were my savior when I changed my diet. 2. Her cookbook is one the best of this year.  3. Her enthusiasm, sense of humor, and just plain Shari-ness is incredible (you'll hear what I mean when you listen to the episode). S...

This week's guest has a lot of name. But that's ok, because he's got a lot of talent to go along with it. It's Isaiah Freeman-Schub, market editor at WSJ (as in The Wall Street Journal). He knows what's up, and I'm so excited to have him on this week! Listen in to hear us discuss the things we had to eat (in this case, drink), the people we thought were neat, and all the things that made us say sh...

And she's back! Laura Wright from the The First Mess is here again with her sultry voice and cool cooking ways. If you didn't hear her the first time she was on the podcast, make sure to check out Episode 27 (we talked long-term relationships and not working for free).  On this episode, listen in to hear us discuss the things we had to eat (in this case, drink), the people we thought were neat, an...

This week's guest is writer and editor Rachel Holtzman. Chances are she's probably had something to do with some of your favorite cookbooks, you just didn't know it. Take a look .  Listen in to hear us discuss the things we had to eat, the people we thought were neat, and all the things that made us say sheeeeet. And then find all the links below.  *The  Chocolate Honey Peppermint Cup  (above) was...

This week's guest is Ashlae Warner of Oh, Ladycakes. You may remember her as a fellow sound-hater (Misophonia Club) and Endo sister from  Episode 30 of the podcast. Her episode was one of the most popular of the first season…so I figured it was time to bring her back for Season 2!  Listen in to hear us discuss the things we had to eat, the people we thought were neat, and all the things that made...

Curb Your Enthusiasm . Arrested Development . And now…the One Part Podcast. Huh? Yeah, get excited about this week's episode.  Jeff Garlin and I discuss how he got involved in the documentary Finding Vivian Maier ( and his take on the controversy surrounding her work), the reason he decided to leave his podcast behind, why it's important to treat positive reviews/comments with the same weight as n...

I sat down ( literally, sat on the ground ) with Paul Octavious for this week's podcast. He hosted my farewell-to-Chicago For Reals Meals (coming later this week!), and I couldn't pass up the opportunity to interview one of my most favorite photographers and creatives out there.  Paul and I discuss how leaving school to care for his grandfather ignited his passion for photography, how getting fire...

This week's guest is Billy Green. He's the pop-of-color king, the man behind Wit & Vinegar, and the author of Whip It Up (launching October 13th!). Listen in to hear us discuss the things we had to eat, the people we thought were neat, and all the things that made us say sheeeeet. Find all the links below.  *Photos above courtesy of Billy and his Instagram. Here's Billy:  Listen and subscribe in i...

This week I'm bringing you a conversation with Adrianna Adarme, creator of popular website A Cozy Kitchen and author of the new book,  The Year Of Cozy. Adrianna and I talk about why she decided to leave her career in the film industry behind, how a speech from David Foster Wallace changed how she approached each day, why she wants people to stop saying they're busy, and her tips on controlling ne...

This week's guest is Kevin Aeh. He's a style expert, writer, and lifestyle editor at Q (Equinox's health and wellness site). And he's also got some of the best hair I've ever seen.  Listen in to hear us discuss the things we had to eat, the people we thought were neat, and all the things that made us say sheeeeet. Find all the links below.  *Photos above courtesy of Kevin and his Instagram. Here's...

That's right, I've got a little literary bun in the oven. I'm cooking up my first cookbook, to be released in Spring 2017! It feels a little surreal, kinda weird, but mainly really, really awesome. There are a hundred reasons why I'm excited, but I'd have to say that getting to work with one of my dream publishers ( Harper Wave of the HarperCollins family) is at the very top of the list. Thank you...

This week's guest is Renee Byrd. She's a crazy talented photographer, recipe developer,  yoga teacher, and the creator of the beautiful website,  Will Frolic For Food .  Listen in to hear her and I disucss the things we had to eat, the people we thought were neat, and all the things that made us say sheeeeet. *Photos above courtesy of Renee and her Instagram. Here's Renee:  Listen and subscribe in...

This week's guest is Dean Renaud of South Social & Home . But you also might remember her from the first ever (and only) For Reals Meals: Southern Blonde Edition . Dean is the coolest and I had no doubt she was going to bring IT to the pod. Listen in to hear her and I disucss the things we had to eat, the people we thought were neat, and all the things that made us say sheeeeet. *Photos above cour...

So excited to bring you this interview with Paul Lowe of Sweet Paul magazine! Lots of incredible nuggets of wisdom and advice from this crazy-talented man.  Paul and I talk about the early beginnings of his career in Norway, how his path shifted when he came down with blogger-fatigue, his big advice on growing your own creative brand, and his thoughts on bacon, the Kardashian/Jenners, and word the...

Welcome to the first installment of  The Things That Freaked My Week  – a new weekly micro podcast where my guest and I share the things we had to eat, the people we thought were neat, and all the things that made us say sheeeeet. This week's guest is Gabriel Cabera aka The Artful Desperado . Take a listen and find links of the things we talk about below.  *Photos above courtesy of Gabriel and his...

WE ARE BACK! Season Two is kicking off with one of my favorite episodes of Season Two. Yeah, I said it. No crystal ball over here, I just know it will be – it's that good. I'm talking to Beth Kirby. She's a photographer, creative consultant, stylist, and the creator of the beautiful website Local Milk.  Beth and I talk about the past struggles that led her to where she is today, how she said "so l...

It's the Season One finale of the One Part Podcast! One whole year has gone by since launching the first episode. It's so crazy! There's been lots of laughing , some tears , many an F-bomb , and tons of planty recipes. I cannot thank you all enough for listening, sharing the episodes, tweeting up a storm, and just plain supporting the show. You've helped create a cool and thoughtful OPP community...

This week I'm talking to body-positive advocate and emotional-eating expert Isabel Foxen Duke. Former OPP guest  Katie Dalebout  suggested her as a guest, and I'm so glad she did! Isabel really brought it to this episode.  In our chat, Isabel and I discuss how she landed in rehab after abusing drugs to control her weight, her path from working in finance to becoming a certified health coach, the p...