Dan Loves to Chat
Episodes
Brenda and Dan part 6: Why brand activations have ruined America (and what they are)
03 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
brenda cullerton is the goat follow her @brendasidioms
NYC's Queen of Thai Food: How to use systems and be decisive
27 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jenn Saesue is the co-owner of Fish Cheeks and Bangkok Supper club two of the best thai restaurants in the country. She is one of the great operators ...
50 Year Manager of Zabar's: The biggest challenges running a grocery store + a history of Zabar's
20 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Scott Goldshine of Zabar's has been working at the store for 50 years and has a lot of stories! Follow Dan at instagram.com/danielgeneen Tell dan wher...
Why India’s Most Famous Chef Is at his NYC Restaurant Every Day (w/ Vikas Khanna)
13 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Vikas Khanna of Masterchef India and bungalow Nyc has written almost 40 books directed a couple movies and is probably the most famous chef in India a...
World’s #1 Pizza Maker: What can still go wrong after 30 years of making pies
06 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Anthony Mangieri is the chef of Una Pizza Napoletana in LES, NYC. They have been award #1 on 50 top pizza list and anthony is one of the most kind and...
Why 'wellness' is a scam + how to decorate (with Brenda Cullerton)
27 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
brenda is the goat follow her @brendasidioms
Chefs Table Creator: How to get better at anything, how to do good interviews, and why jews love sushi so much (feat. Brian Koppelman)
20 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On today's ep we have two icons. David Gelb creator of chefs table and jiro and Brian Koppelman!
The tricks that helped 'Bon Bon' reinvented the Candy Store (with Leo Schaltz co-founder of the greatest candy store ever)
13 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Leo Schaltz and two Swedish friends created Bon Bon in 2018 and since then have grown it into seven + stores and a national packaged goods company. In...
What is performative reading & why apartment amenities have ruined NYC w/ Brenda Cullerton
07 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Brenda Cullerton is a writer and actor and brilliant person who went hella viral on subway takes. She knows how to make the most of life, also she's f...
NYC Premiere Seafood Dealer: Going from dock worker to giant distributor + How to source ANY product
30 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Steven Wong of Aqua Best has spent his whole life working in seafood starting in the shop his mother ran in China town and building one of the cities ...
Top Tour Guide NYC: How I Built a Successful Walking Tour Business + How to hold people's attention
23 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Krikor Daglian runs True Tales of NYC and is one of the best tour guides in the city. Check it out here: https://www.truetalesnyc.com/and follow him a...
How the ability to say no helped build one of the Best restaurants EVER (w/ Nick Curtola of Four Horsemen/ I Cavellini)
16 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Chef Nick Curtola of the Four Horsemen and I Cavallini is one the best chefs on the planet and I wanna know how he does it! Turns out he's a master of...
Why is the PHISH NYE show such a big deal (Comedians review their first Phish experience)
09 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Comedians Daniel Geneen and Che Durena review the NYE Phish concert with help from author and Phish veteran Jessica Siskin. Follow Che at https://www....
How to fix airports, How to seat a dinner party, and why espresso martinis SUCK W/ Brenda Cullerton
05 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Brenda Cullerton is a writer and actor and brilliant person who went hella viral on subway takes. She knows how to make the most of life, also she's f...
NYC's Most Influential Indian chef: Indian Food is STILL not mainstream (but we're getting close!)
28 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chintan Pandya is the Chef/co-owner of Unapologetic Foods restaurant group which own Semma, Dhamaka, Naks, Rowdy Rooster and more!
Top NYC Club owner: How I choose who gets in (and who doesn’t) PLUS tricks to running a smooth night
21 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jen Shorr is the owner of Joyface in the East Village of New York City. Joyface is eternally slammed and difficult to get into but once you're in you ...
USA's Best Pasta Maker: How to get good at making pasta & How to inspire others to make it
14 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stefano Secchi is chef owner of Rezdora and Massara in NYC two of the best restaurants. after years of working in the USA he moved to Italy for five y...
Owner of NYC's best coffee shop: how to make a business last for 16 years & how I learned everything
07 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Johnny Norton is the co owner of Culture Espresso which has three locations in Midtown Manhattan. Learn his story and his tricks for hospitality on to...
Is gossip humanity's greatest luxury? w/ Brenda Cullerton
31 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Brenda Cullerton is a writer and actor and brilliant person who knows how to make the most of life. Also she's funny and a joy to talk to. You must li...
Chef Ayesha Nurdjaja: How to run restaurants, the Food Network, and why NYC diners need to CHILL
24 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ayesha Nurdjaja is the chef of shuka and Shukette in NYC and the star of Bobby plays triple threat, most importantly, she's one of the coolest people ...
NYU Astronomy Professor: The field of astronomy can be broken down into two simple ideas
17 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Drummond B. Fielding is a professor in the astronomy dept. at NYU. Find him here! https://dfielding14.github.io/Dan Geneen is a comedian and food ...
How to grow a restaurant empire without it starting to suck w/ Simon Kim
10 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Simon Kim, owner of Cote Korean Steakhouse and COQODAQ is one of the best restauranteurs to ever grace the planet and he's not slowing down. Dan Genee...
How to take more risks w/ Brenda Cullerton
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Brenda Cullerton is a writer and actor and brilliant person who knows how to make the most of life. Also she's funny and a joy to talk to. You must li...