Katherine Spiers / TableCakes Productions

Smart Mouth

Arts EN ↓ 265 episodes

An addictively illuminating, often hilarious, conversational podcast about the surprising historiesbehind the foods we love. Hosted by independent journalist and food anthropologist, Katherine Spiers (LA Times, LA Weekly, KCET, Eater, How to Eat L.A.). Guests include Anthony Bourdain, Georgia Hardstark, Jacques Pepin, Llewellyn Clarke, Sarah Kuhn, Claudette Zepeda, Jon Garbus, Danny Trejo, Flula Borg and many other compelling people who eat food!

Author

Katherine Spiers / TableCakes Productions

Episodes

Linzer Torte with Flula Borg 19.02.2020 47:48

One of the greatest desserts in the Austrian canon. No offense to House of Pies. Please subscribe to this podcast in iTunes or any podcast app so you never miss an episode! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/smart-mouth/id1171755407 Sources: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/03/09/t-magazine/travel/vienna-austria-pastries-demel-cafe-landtmann.html https://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/eat-like-local...

Maraschino Cherries with Courtney Nichols 12.02.2020 54:04

Is a maraschino cherry the most important cocktail garnish? (And how is it pronounced, marasheeno or maraskino?) Please subscribe to this podcast in iTunes or any podcast app so you never miss an episode! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/smart-mouth/id1171755407 Sources: https://amzn.to/31GmfAo https://amzn.to/2UMJFD3 https://ir.library.oregonstate.edu/concern/graduate_thesis_or_dissertations...

Salami with Allen Strickland Williams 05.02.2020 59:04

Salami's pretty funky. This episode brought to you by Lobster Gram. Go to https://www.lobstergram.com/ & use promocode SMARTMOUTHLOVE to take 20% off all products. Please subscribe to this podcast in iTunes or any podcast app so you never miss an episode! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/smart-mouth/id1171755407 Sources: https://amzn.to/36UNh89 https://amzn.to/36RN7hT https://www.seriouseats....

Spam with Helen Hong 29.01.2020 49:01

"Meatloaf without basic training" aka Spam, had quite a journey in Korea, from symbol of privation to elegant gift. And there are so many flavors! If you'd prefer to read the interview, the transcript is here: http://www.smartmouthpodcast.com/home/helen-hong-podcast-transcript-spam-korean-food This episode brought to you by Lobster Gram. Go to https://www.lobstergram.com/ & use promocode SMARTMOUT...

Spaghetti Carbonara with Niccole Thurman 22.01.2020 35:43

So, do you put cream in your carbonara? This episode brought to you by Lobster Gram. Go to https://www.lobstergram.com/ & use promocode SMARTMOUTHLOVE to take 20% off all products. Please subscribe to this podcast in iTunes or any podcast app so you never miss an episode! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/smart-mouth/id1171755407 Source: https://amzn.to/30GVED3

Grits with Kelli Ferrell 15.01.2020 35:56

Two questions: Is Maryland the north? Can you tell where someone's from by what they put in their grits? I'll be on Instagram Live this Thursday, January 16th at 7pm Pacific time to talk about our favorite kinds of apples. Join us! https://www.instagram.com/smartmouthpodcast/ This episode brought to you by Lobster Gram. Go to https://www.lobstergram.com/ & use promocode SMARTMOUTHLOVE to take 20%...

History of Home Economics with Shauna Sever 18.12.2019 1:00:17

There's much love for the midwest in this episode. It's the birthplace of most of this country's great home economists - and yes, they were and are great. Shauna Sever joins to talk about wellness and personal brands, concepts that go back to the 1860s. Plus some great Rice Krispies Treat tips. And we ask: how many women does it take to make one Betty Crocker? If you'd prefer to read the interview...

Creme Brulee with Hadley Meares 11.12.2019 49:09

Food stories prove that nothing means anything! Fellow podcaster Hadley Meares tells us about Los Angeles history versus Hollywood history then we move on to the nonsense of a "classic" culinary education. Plus, that horrible man, Thomas Jefferson, who did a lot of bad things and not much that was good. His brother-in-law James Hemings was very talented, though. This episode brought to you by Lobs...

Kefir with Liana Aghajanian 04.12.2019 42:12

We wouldn't have kefir without god and kidnapping. Liana Aghajanian tells us about Armenian culinary tradition in America, and the Armenian diaspora at large. Plus prophylactic probiotics and traveling in disputed regions. (Please give me your Georgia travel tips.) I'll be on Instagram Live this Thursday, December 5th at 7pm Pacific time to talk more about the food and wine of the Republic of Geor...

Onion Dip with Steve Hernandez 27.11.2019 41:39

Steve Hernandez encourages us all to have a nice life, even knowing we'll never retire. Dip-related Thanksgiving traditions, authentic factory-made foods, and the mysteries of ranch dressing - Hillary Clinton made a mistake. Plus! Dunkers versus dippers. This episode brought to you by Lobster Gram. Go to https://www.lobstergram.com/smartmouth & use promocode SMARTMOUTHHOLIDAY to take 20% off all p...

Cantaloupe with Lynn Chen 20.11.2019 45:08

This singing wolf of a fruit is called by the wrong name in the US, but Lynn Chen doesn't care, it's her favorite food - or maybe muskmelon is. TW eating disorders 6:30-10:20. This episode brought to you by Lobster Gram. Go to https://www.lobstergram.com/smartmouth & use promocode SMARTMOUTHTHANKS to take 20% off all products. Join Katherine on Instagram Live on Thursday, November 21 at 7pm Pacifi...

Champagne with Sarah Enni 13.11.2019 1:05:34

Cursing in YA novels, the importance of enchiladas, the role that Champagnes caves played in the war effort, Catholic innovations in alcohol and the benefits of being a nun. We cover a lot of ground with podcaster and writer Sarah Enni! Also, glassware inspired by boobs and Napa versus Sonoma. This episode brought to you by Lobster Gram. Go to www.lobstergram.com/smartmouth & use promocode SMARTMO...

Rotisserie Chicken with Dominique Kelley 06.11.2019 58:53

Rebuking pressure, dance vs animal science, France and Peru, tales from Taylor Swift's tour, and vitamins in fat(aka dark meat is better) with dancer and choreographer Dominique Kelley. This episode brought to you by Lobster Gram. Go to www.lobstergram.com/smartmouth & use promocode SMARTMOUTHTHANKS to take 20% off all products. Join Katherine on Instagram Live on Thursday, November 7 at 7pm Pacif...

Pad See Ew with Shalewa Sharpe 30.10.2019 56:32

Being an Ugly American, the subtle nuances of "Thailand was never colonized," and Laotian food on the upswing in this talk about the ultimate hug in a bowl. Plus guest Shalewa Sharpe's unusual experiences in retail. This episode brought to you by Lobster Gram. Go to https://www.lobstergram.com/smartmouth & use promocode SMARTMOUTHTHANKS to take 20% off all products. Join Katherine on Instagram Liv...

Boiled Peanuts with Neil Young 23.10.2019 59:28

A multi-continent botanical and sociological tour of 3/4ths of the planet with historian Neil Young, who no longer lives in the South but loves this hyper-regional specialty. We talk about the sneaky language of quiet propaganda, the Civil War, sarcastic music, and a couple of Trumps. Join Katherine on Instagram Live on Thursday, October 24 at 4pm Pacific Time to talk about the episode and other f...

Eggs with Brooke Van Poppelen 16.10.2019 50:15

Raw egg shakes, saving the world while grossing out grocery store cashiers, and perhaps even more proof that Christopher Columbus was bad at his job, with comedian and podcaster Brooke Van Poppelen. Plus some Kids in the Hall appreciation. Join Katherine on Instagram Live on Thursday, October 17 at 4pm Pacific Time to talk about the episode and other food history stuff: www.instagram.com/smartmout...

Halo-Halo with Margarita Manzke 09.10.2019 37:59

Filipino food humor, Jesuits in Japan, and dessert beans are on the table as Katherine and James Beard-nominated chef Margarita Manzke talk about what may be the prettiest dessert in the world, halo-halo. Join Katherine on Instagram Live on Thursday, October 10 at 4pm Pacific Time to talk about the episode and other food history stuff: www.instagram.com/smartmouthpodcast/ Smart Mouth is on Patreon...

Crab Cakes with Hayes Davenport 02.10.2019 56:13

New episode! Hayes Davenport talks about overwhelming menus, charging lobster to your father-in-law, and ye olde crab recipes. He also raises an interesting point: have my previous guests lied about their favorite food? Join Katherine on Instagram Live on Thursday, October 3 at 4pm Pacific Time to talk about the episode and other food history stuff: www.instagram.com/smartmouthpodcast/ Smart Mouth...

Replay: Food of Hawaii with Sarah Kuhn 18.09.2019 1:01:25

Author Sarah Kuhn talks about "the lunchbox moment," Claudia Kishi, the word "hapa," and the waves of immigration to Hawaii that led to its current cuisine. Smart Mouth is on Patreon: www.patreon.com/smartmouthpodcast www.instagram.com/smartmouthpodcast/ www.facebook.com/groups/268127480409103/ Please subscribe to (and rate & review) this podcast in iTunes or any podcast app so you never miss an e...

Replay: Baguettes with Rose Lawrence 11.09.2019 42:36

Lawyer-turned-baker Rose Lawrence joins Katherine to talk witchcraft, baking and the rather bloody history of France's most famous bread, the baguette. Smart Mouth is on Patreon: www.patreon.com/smartmouthpodcast www.instagram.com/smartmouthpodcast/ www.facebook.com/groups/268127480409103/ Please subscribe to (and rate & review) this podcast in iTunes or any podcast app so you never miss an episod...

Replay: Banana Pudding with Oriana Koren 04.09.2019 41:10

It is time to talk about banana pudding. Smart Mouth is on Patreon: www.patreon.com/smartmouthpodcast www.instagram.com/smartmouthpodcast/ www.facebook.com/groups/268127480409103/ Please subscribe to (and rate & review) this podcast in iTunes or any podcast app so you never miss an episode! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/smart-mouth/id1171755407

Replay: Jerk Chicken with Danielle Salmon 28.08.2019 41:15

Jamaica's favorite dish with food blogger Danielle Salmon of Follow My Gut. Drunk Laura Ingalls Wilder comes up, too. Smart Mouth is on Patreon: www.patreon.com/smartmouthpodcast www.instagram.com/smartmouthpodcast/ www.facebook.com/groups/268127480409103/ Please subscribe to (and rate & review) this podcast in iTunes or any podcast app so you never miss an episode! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/p...

Replay: Dumplings with Scott Conant 21.08.2019 37:10

Expensive spaghetti, shirtless cooking and fights on the set of Chopped. And dumplings! Smart Mouth is on Patreon: www.patreon.com/smartmouthpodcast www.instagram.com/smartmouthpodcast/ www.facebook.com/groups/268127480409103/ Please subscribe to (and rate & review) this podcast in iTunes or any podcast app so you never miss an episode! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/smart-mouth/id117175540...

Replay: Prison Food with Danny Trejo 14.08.2019 43:12

Danny Trejo talks about prison: when he was incarcerated vs. how it is now (a "warehouse of insanity"), using commissary for protection, and how bad the food is inside. Plus, clowning on Arnold Schwarzenegger. Smart Mouth is on Patreon: www.patreon.com/smartmouthpodcast www.instagram.com/smartmouthpodcast/ www.facebook.com/groups/268127480409103/ Please subscribe to (and rate & review) this podcas...

Replay: Vegan Life with Matt Donnelly 07.08.2019 42:10

This is just a partial exploration of veganism: specifically the England-based kind. Not the ancient, religious kind. And, the fast food and health food industries have the exact same goals! Smart Mouth is on Patreon: www.patreon.com/smartmouthpodcast www.instagram.com/smartmouthpodcast/ www.facebook.com/groups/268127480409103/ Please subscribe to (and rate & review) this podcast in iTunes or any...