Best Conversation Collage Podcasts (2024)

1
L.A. Times 101 (Bill & Jenn) and Radical Dads 1:13:07

22d ago1:13:07

1:13:07

This episode of Snacky Tunes features host Darin Bresnitz wrapping up the year with a heartfelt thank-you to all the guests, engineers, and PR teams who made the show possible. He also shares exciting news about the return of new episodes and newsletter content in the new year. In this episode, he sits down with two key figures in the LA food scene…

1
Respite Care is Key to Caregiving! 29:55

22d ago29:55

29:55

This show overviews Respite Care and how it supports Caregivers and Care Recipients. Caregiving can be very exhausting and a strain on relationships. Respite care gives both the opportunity to reset. It’s rejuvenating for the Caregiver and a much-needed outing for the Care Recipient.By Patricia Landaker

1
Xander Soren Wines & Sarah Jaffe 1:24:56

29d ago1:24:56

1:24:56

Darin sits down with Xander Soren, the founder and Chief Wine Operator of Xander Soren Wines. They chat about his time at Apple, working on game-changing programs like GarageBand, his deep affinity for Japanese culture, and he shares some of his playlists that pair perfectly with his pinot. Then we dip into the archives when singer-songwriter Sarah…

1
The Art Club at The Torso - Max Paulsson Hall 19:35

1M ago19:35

19:35

A slight variation to the podcast as on this episode we discuss The Art Club, a collaboration between the Nordic Art Agency and The Torso, which launches this November. This unique partnership combines fine arts and fine dining in a symbiotic experience, displaying curated artworks on the walls of The Torso Restaurant, located by the iconic Turning…

1
Square & ChowNow Present: Snacky Tunes Salon with Highly Likely & Stir Crazy 39:24

1M ago39:24

39:24

To kick off the holiday season, Darin is joined by Mackenzie Hoffman, Harley Wertheimer, and Caroline Leff of Stir Crazy, and Kat Turner and Cary Mosier of Highly Likely for a live roundtable chat at the Snacky Tunes Salon. They share their favorite seasonal traditions, what it means to host the community this time of year, and finally agree on if …

1
Andrew Lawson (Ètra) & Erika Spring 1:07:31

1M ago1:07:31

1:07:31

Darin sits down with Andrew Lawson, the GM and co-owner behind LA’s latest hotspots, Ètra and Café Telegrama. They chat about Lawson’s roots growing up in LA, his game-changing years in NYC's restaurant scene, and how he teamed up with some stellar partners to create two of the most buzzed-about spots in Los Angeles. And for a little throwback trea…

1
Frey Ranch Distillery & The Spring Standards 1:05:37

2M ago1:05:37

1:05:37

On this episode of Snacky Tunes, Darin sits down with Ashley and Colby Frey of Frey Ranch Distillery, a farm-to-glass whiskey farm that's truly one of a kind. They dive into what it means to be fifth-generation farmers, the music they listen to while crafting their spirits, and how they bring a thoughtful, farming-first approach to their delicious …

1
The History of Henderson Libraries with Executive Director Marcie Smedley 29:52

2M ago29:52

29:52

Marcie Smedley, Executive Director of Henderson Libraries, gives us a vivid tour of how one little library evolved into several community treasures.By Patricia Landaker

1
Steven Clarke (Golden Krust) & Lily McQueen 1:12:07

2M ago1:12:07

1:12:07

Darin sits down with Steven Clarke, VP of Marketing at Golden Krust, the iconic Jamaican fast-casual restaurant celebrating its 35th anniversary. They chat about his journey into the family business, the enduring appeal of Jamaican cuisine, and how Steven balances his professional life with his passion for DJ'ing. Plus, the episode features a throw…

1
Ben Shewry & Sinkane 1:17:45

2M ago1:17:45

1:17:45

Darin sits down with our good pal all the way from Melbourne, Australia; Ben Shewry, whose new book Uses for my Obsessions: A (Chef’s) Memoir is a fantastic, unique look into his journey through the culinary world. He offers up a lot of personal philosophies, a lot of great stories, and shows how Fugazi helped him learn Thai cooking. We've also inc…

1
Johanna Hellrigl (Ama) & Illiterate Light (Live) 1:26:30

2M ago1:26:30

1:26:30

Darin is in the DC / Virginia metro area for an all new episode today. First up, he sits down with co-owner and executive chef of Ama, Johanna Hellrigl. She talks about being born into the restaurant industry, her coming up and cooking through the DC scene, and how Italian love inspired her new restaurant. Then we head down to Virginia to hang out …

1
The Chef Conference & Color Collage 1:11:39

3M ago1:11:39

1:11:39

Host Darin Bresnitz sits down with Mike Traud, the executive director and founder of The Chef Conference, which is coming to Los Angeles on October 21st at the ChowNow headquarters. They discuss why Mike chose to bring the conference to LA, as well as the diverse mix of topics this year; including kitchen leadership and mental health, and what atte…

1
Renee Erickson & The Wants 1:26:37

3M ago1:26:37

1:26:37

Darin is joined by legendary chef Renee Erickson, who sits down to chat about her new cookbook, Sunlight & Breadcrumbs: Making Food with Creativity and Curiosity (Abrams; September 24, 2024; US $37.50; Hardcover), which is available for pre-sale now! They chat all about her creative process, how her restaurants are extended art projects, and how pa…

1
Our Giving Circle with Alison Kasner (Kasner Family Foundation) 27:36

3M ago27:36

27:36

Alison Kasner discusses how a community of retired CCSD employees and others helped her form, Our Giving Circle. It’s a community organization supporting grassroots nonprofits through collective giving. The group meets every other month to bring their donations, share ideas, discuss their next recipient, and break bread together. St Rose Dominican/…

1
Affordable Art Fair Stockholm Spotlight Edition 49:39

3M ago49:39

49:39

The 12th edition of the Affordable Art Fair Stockholm will be opening its doors on October 2nd - Sunday 6th October. Over 60 handpicked local and international galleries will be exhibiting 1000s of contemporary art works. The Spotlight section is back again at the art fair with a focus on how to decorate your home with art. With the theme of ‘Homes…

1
Rebel Kitchens SoCal & Poltergeist and The Pantheons 1:25:45

3M ago1:25:45

1:25:45

On today’s episode, Darin sits down with producer and director Antonio Diaz, alongside chef Diego Argoti, to dive into the new PBS SoCal series, Rebel Kitchens SoCal, where Diego’s innovative restaurant, Poltergeist, is featured in one of the episodes. We chat about what it means to tie your art to your life, and of course, the incredible soundtrac…

1
The Benjamin Hollywood & Rodes Rollins 1:11:41

3M ago1:11:41

1:11:41

On this week’s episode, Darin is delighted to be sitting down with Ben Hundreds and Kate Burr, two of the owners of The Benjamin Hollywood, one of LA's best new restaurants and instant clubhouse for everyone who likes a good martini and a great burger. They talk about their road to opening, why Ben took so long to open up his first restaurant and w…

1
Taste in Music & Alex Bleeker (Live) 57:43

4M ago57:43

57:43

This week, Darin presents a special episode celebrating the new book Taste in Music. The book offers a fantastic and fun look at eating on tour with indie musicians, written and compiled by Alex Bleeker of Real Estate and Luke Pyenson of Frankie Cosmos. They share their fascinating insights into how meals on the road can be just as important as the…

1
AARP: The Resource Center for Successful Aging! 29:45

4M ago29:45

29:45

AARP Nevada State Director, Maria Moore opens the door to AARP Nevada and shares just a few of the resources the organization offers its members. Get to know AARP Nevada!By Patricia Landaker

1
A Tribute to Justin Chearno 1:30:22

4M ago1:30:22

1:30:22

There have been a lot of words used to describe Justin Chearno in the last few days: father, husband, inspiration, colleague, supporter, and the one that keeps popping up over and over and over again, friend. Justin‘s true gift was to make anyone in his presence feel like they were his close friend, whether they had known him for years or they had …

1
Ggiata & Zambri 1:12:52

4M ago1:12:52

1:12:52

Today Darin sits down with the co-owners of Ggiata, Max Bahramipour and Jack Biebel (with Noah Holton-Raphael in spirit) as they chat about their new location in Highland Park. They talk about their shared childhood love for Italian delis, growing up in New Jersey, and what drove them to open up a sandwich spot in Los Angeles. And then it's a deep …

1
Harley Wertheimer (Stir Crazy) & Ramesh 1:19:25

5M ago1:19:25

1:19:25

Today, Darin dives into a nostalgic chat with modern-day Renaissance man, Harley Wertheimer, the owner of LA’s Stir Crazy. They reminisce about their early days in New York City, spinning tracks at East Village Radio, and savoring the culinary delights of the mid-aughts. Harley shares how his passion for music, hospitality, and art culminated in th…

1
How is Las Vegas Aging? A Chat with Oral Historian, Claytee White 29:36

5M ago29:36

29:36

In this episode of "There's No Aging in Vegas!", host Pat Landaker discusses positive aging in the Vegas Valley, focusing on engaging and enriching the lives of adults 50 and over. The episode features an interview with Claytee White, Director of the Oral History Research Center at UNLV, who reflects on the evolution and growth of Las Vegas over th…

1
Brian Lowit & Paddan 1:23:17

5M ago1:23:17

1:23:17

We have an all new summer fun filled episode and we're kicking things off in DC with Brian Lowit. You may know him from his legendary indie label, Lovitt Records. He's also the label manager over at Dischord and one of the owners of Mount Desert Island Ice Cream in DC. We talked about how we started his own label, some of the different shows we've …

1
James Bailey (Momofuku LV) & Elly Kace (Live) 1:17:17

5M ago1:17:17

1:17:17

We are so excited to share an all new jam-packed episode, starting in Vegas and ending in Brooklyn. First up, Darin chats with the Executive Chef of Momofuku Las Vegas, James Bailey. We talk about him growing up in Las Vegas, him cutting his teeth at different burger bars in the city, and him rising through the ranks of Momofuku Las Vegas. Then we …

1
Xiao Ye & Pree 1:17:13

5M ago1:17:13

1:17:13

Today, Darin heads to Portland to chat with Louis Lin and Jolyn Chen of Xiao Ye, one of the city's best new restaurants. They chat about their LA roots, their time in DC, and why they eventually called Rose City Home. Then we head into the archives, when we welcomed musical guest Pree to the show, hailing from D.C. Talking about the live music scen…

1
Khushbu Shah (AMRIKAN) & Anni Rossi 1:06:03

6M ago1:06:03

1:06:03

Today Darin sits down with food writer and cookbook author, Khushbu Shah, whose new book AMRIKAN is a love letter to the culinary traditions of the Indian American Diaspora. We talk about how immigration shapes food cultures, how her parents adapted their pantry, and she shares some of the delicious recipes that you can find in the book. In the sec…

1
Budonoki & Emily Wells 1:35:38

6M ago1:35:38

1:35:38

Today Darin sits down with Josh Hartley & Eric Bedroussian of one of L.A.'s most delicious and new Izakaya's Budonoki. We chat about their early day dorm dinners, their incredible playlist that rules over the restaurant, and how they are taking an open mind and wide approach to the food they serve. Then we dip into the archives when multi-instrumen…

1
Per Ekros - In Conversation 49:39

6M ago49:39

49:39

On this episode Juliet is in conversation with Swedish wildlife artist Per Ekros. Always fascinated by faces, expressions and bodies, animals are an intrinsic part of Per Ekros's life, and they form naturally and intuitively as the subject matter of his artworks. His heart lies within the animal kingdom and our consumption of their environments, wh…

1
Kristian Bluff - In Conversation 25:11

6M ago25:11

25:11

Anglo-Danish artist Kristian Bluff is based in Copenhagen and is self-taught abstract expressionist with a focus on land and seascapes. With a BA in graphics and a career in design, Kristian Bluff is an exciting emerging artist who has established himself in Scandinavia and the UK. He has exhibited his work internationally and his paintings can be …

1
Tomer Blechman & Eli “Paperboy” Reed 1:05:49

7M ago1:05:49

1:05:49

Today, we're back in Brooklyn for an all-BK episode. First, we sit down with Tomer Blechman, chef and owner of multiple restaurants. He shares stories about growing up in his grandma's kitchen, building community through his restaurants, juggling multiple operations, and creating a family-friendly space with live music on Sunday evenings. Next, we …

1
All About OLLI-UNLV with Beth Davis 29:08

7M ago29:08

29:08

This episode features the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at UNLV. Beth Davis overviews the classes, programs, and opportunities tailored for retired and semi-retired adults. OLLI’s beautiful new campus is discussed as well as how to become a member or a volunteer teacher. This episode is packed with info for anyone looking to go to back t…

1
Southern Sweden Design Days - In Conversation 31:06

7M ago31:06

31:06

The Nordic Art Agency is a participating host in the fourth edition of Southern Sweden Design Days which takes place between the 23–26 May 2024. This is an international design festival in Malmö which invites visitors from all over the world to experience the best the creative southern Swedish design region has to offer. In this podcast designer He…

1
Delco Rose Hoagies & The Immaculates 43:24

7M ago43:24

43:24

On this episode, Darin chats with fellow Philadelphian Josh Agran, who you might know from the legendary band, Paint It Black. Josh is also the founder of Delco Rose Hoagies, a pop-up in Los Angeles, serving Philadelphia-style hoagies. They chat about how Josh started the business, his quest to find the perfect bread, and the music he enjoys while …

1
Garrett Bess (Bike to Bites) & Moira Smiley 50:09

7M ago50:09

50:09

On today’s episode, Darin sits down with Garrett Bess, the host of Bike to Bites, coming back for its second season on EarthxTV. Garrett shares his love of the open road, his journey into international food tv production and what he loves to think about when he’s on his custom bike. Then it's a dive into the archive from a live performance with Moi…

1
Charming Maladies 🫥 13:27

8M ago13:27

13:27

Capturing eyewitness testimony from the aftermath of World War II, this is an interview with Dr. Norman Schneeberg. Recorded on October 12, 1989, for the Holocaust Oral History Archive of Gratz College, Dr. Schneeberg recounts his experiences serving with the 6th Armored Division in southern Germany near Weimar, just miles from Buchenwald concentra…

1
Mandy and Kirsten Dixon & Luna and Ursus (Live) 59:49

8M ago59:49

59:49

For episode six-hundred, Darin is up in Homer, Alaska for a special food and music roundtable. Joining him from the culinary side is Mandy & Kirsten Dixon, one of the legendary families of The Last Frontier, who share their stories about farming up north, putting Alaskan cuisine on the map, and bringing the community together. They are joined on th…

1
Katherine Lewin (Big Night) & NO ICE 1:23:40

8M ago1:23:40

1:23:40

Darin sits down with Katherine Lewin, the founder of the store Big Night and the author of the upcoming cookbook Big Night, which is all about dinners, parties and dinner parties. He talks to Katherine about the opening of her store, how you don't need to be perfect to throw a dinner party, and what she puts on her playlist for a night of having fr…

1
Artful Aging: Collages, Creativity, and Community Engagement with JK Russ 23:35

8M ago23:35

23:35

Dive into the vibrant world of artful aging with JK Russ, a talented collage artist based in Las Vegas. In this episode of "There's No Aging in Vegas!", host Pat celebrates the power of positive aging through engaging conversations with Jo, exploring her journey as an artist, her unique collage projects, and her commitment to community involvement.…

1
Jess Damuck (health nut) & TOMI 1:24:45

8M ago1:24:45

1:24:45

Darin welcomes Jess Damuck back to the show to celebrate her new book health nut which is currently out on Abrams. They chat about the journey from the first book to the second book, the vibrations she finds in food, creating a community around her, and some of the music that pops up in the pages. Then it is a dip into the archives for one of our f…

1
Sasha Zabar (Glace) & Prima 1:22:03

8M ago1:22:03

1:22:03

Today we are talking with Sasha Zabar, from the legendary Zabar family and owner of Glace, one of the most exciting new ice cream shops in New York City. We talk about growing up in his family’s grocery store, his heading out to hospitality school, and him coming back into the family fold to start his own business with his dad and brother. Then it'…

1
Dan Kluger & Matt Costa 1:14:39

8M ago1:14:39

1:14:39

We're hitting both coasts for this week’s episode, kicking things off in New York City with Chef Dan Kluger. We talk about him cutting his teeth in the local culinary scene, him opening up his first restaurant, and what it's like to open in Hudson Yards. Then we dip into the archives for a performance from Matt Costa at Dangerbird Studios in LA. Ma…

1
Affordable Art Fair & Galleri Final - In Conversation 33:42

9M ago33:42

33:42

This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Affordable Art Fair (AAF). Each year the fair welcomes over 185,000 art enthusiasts to art fairs around the world. On this episode the Affordable Art Fair Stockholm Director Carl Wilhelm Hirsch joins host Juliet on the podcast to discuss the fair and the forthcoming Pop Up Art Fair in Malmö. This will be …

1
Hanna Raskin (The Food Section) & Kid Wave 1:06:28

9M ago1:06:28

1:06:28

Today we sit down with Hanna Raskin, the editor and publisher of The Food Section, an incredible indie food publication/newsletter that covers the American South. We talk about her journey in the world of editorial writing, her time as a restaurant reviewer, and how the south is tied together by food. Then it's a deep dip into the archives back to …

1
Mathias Frykholm - In Conversation 27:54

9M ago27:54

27:54

On this episode gallery Founder and podcast host Juliet is joined by Swedish photorealist painter Mathias Frykholm. Mathias Frykholm is a self-taught painter who phenomenal talent has led to his career thriving since he became a full time artists five years ago. His large scale canvases are truly captivating and engage the viewer on many levels wit…

1
“Fragmentary Ruins and the Enduring Image”: Cammy Brothers on Drawing as a Way of Thinking 43:20

9M ago43:20

43:20

In this final episode of the season focused on the craft of writing, Sara Houghteling (special projects coordinator in the Research and Academic Program) speaks with Cammy Brothers, a scholar of art and architecture at Northeastern University. In this episode, Brothers examines Michaelangelo’s drawing practice and that of his contemporary, Giuliano…

1
Snacky Tunes Salon: Majordōmo & Pijja Palace (Live at ChowNow) 33:28

9M ago33:28

33:28

Join us for another live recording of Snacky Tunes Salon from the ChowNow HQ in Culver City. For this roundtable, Darin chatted with Corporate Chef of Momofuku, Jude Parra-Sickels, and Pijja Palace’s owner, Avish Naran, about the direct connection between food and sports. Snacky Tunes: Music is the Main Ingredient, Chefs and Their Music (Phaidon), …

1
Guest Mike Dini…The Neon Museum, a Positive Aging Experience! 29:53

9M ago29:53

29:53

Step into the world of positive aging and vibrant living with "There's No Aging in Vegas!" In this episode, host Pat Landaker is joined by Mike Dini, Director of Communications and Marketing at the Neon Museum. They delve into the rich history of Las Vegas, discussing the importance of preserving iconic neon signs and the stories they hold. From th…

1
"A Critique of What Art Can Do”: Jennifer Nelson on Undoing Mastery 40:15

9M ago40:15

40:15

In this episode, Sara Houghteling (special projects coordinator in the Research and Academic Program) speaks with Jennifer Nelson, a poet and scholar of early modern art at the University of Delaware. Through the lens of their first book on Holbein, and a second, forthcoming, on Cranach, Nelson describes how comparative studies of elite cultural pr…

1
Fire The Menu & Hatis Noit (Live) 1:29:06

9M ago1:29:06

1:29:06

We have an all new episode today, and we are so excited to be kicking it off with two of our good friends, Antonio Diaz and Casey Felton, who launched a Kickstarter for their new series Fire The Menu. We chat about the current landscape of cooking shows, how they met, and what they hope to do and say with their new show. Then we head to London, whe…

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Conversation Collage Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Quick Reference Guide

zproxy.org