Smart Mouth
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
Croissants with Carla Jimenez
17 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Mick's Carla Jimenez clowns on Sara Lee, explains how she'll use rolling pins in the coming revolution; and discusses how nice French people are -...
Jewish Delis with Ian Karmel
10 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Ian Karmel and Katherine Spiers on getting comped, the wide diversity of white people in the Pacific Northwest, identity sandwiches, tender meats, and...
New Year's Resolutions
03 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Why make resolutions when you could be like Janus? Be an actual Roman god. Please subscribe to (and rate & review) this podcast in iTunes or the Podca...
Candy Canes
27 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Elf on the Shelf is completely upsetting. Plus, holiday candies and the true meaning of "Immaculate Conception." (if you know it you get a prize. It's...
German Chocolate Cake
20 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
A minisode in which Katherine and Producer Michelle discuss various types of chocolate, Texan baking, and how German Chocolate Cake isn't German at al...
Appetizers with Jordan Morris
13 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Jordan Morris is all about the apps - plus Russian vs French, pupu platters, no-touching marriages, dippin' sauces and Balkan milk food. Please subscr...
Filipino Food with Karen Tongson
06 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Karen and Katherine devolve into lumpia madness, and talk about drinking in Korea, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, and claiming Cherokee heritage. And we propose...
Buffalo Wings with Amy Miller
29 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Comedian Amy Miller talks Dust Bowl migration, the humiliation of eating chicken wings in public, Hooters, Catholic slurs, and swim-up bars. Please su...
French Fries with Tawny Newsome
22 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Katherine tells Tawny Newsome about the food truck that's ripping off this very podcast, and they yell about French fries both good and bad, those hum...
Thanksgiving with Gail Simmons
14 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Gail Simmons is Canadian, so we compare the two Thanksgivings, and talk about beans, olives, root beer, her bold licorice choices, the phrase "soup to...
Tex-Mex with Josef Centeno
08 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
San Antonio native Josef Centeno talks nachos, how the Mexican Revolution both split up and united his family, and blended margaritas in Paris. Plus, ...
Banh Mi with Louis Tikaram
01 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Australian chef Louis Tikaram talks about the best banh mi in the world, the mess that Westerners made of Vietnam, and his favorite Fijian food - whic...
French Onion Soup with Lucas Peterson
25 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The New York Times Frugal Traveler Lucas Peterson talks about his favorite city, the fast food item that tastes like French onion soup, hangover cures...
Disgusting Things with Caitlin Doughty
18 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Celebrity mortician Caitlin Doughty talks about the funeral industry, sharing a bedroom with a dead body, the gnarliness of the Victorian era, worms i...
Lobster Rolls with Alie Ward
11 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Podcaster, science correspondent and insect lover Alie Ward talks sea bugs, beef fog and St. John the Fornicator. Please subscribe to (and rate & revi...
Mid-Century American Food with Mark Rosati
04 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Shake Shack's culinary director Mark Rosati talks frozen foods, Jell-O molds, and his deep love for In-N-Out. Please subscribe to (and rate & review) ...
Hawaiian Food with Sarah Kuhn
27 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Sci-fi, fantasy and comics writer Sarah Kuhn talks about "the lunchbox moment," Claudia Kishi, the word "hapa," and the waves of immigration to Hawaii...
Pies, Crumbles & Grunts with Sam Pancake
20 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Actor Sam Pancake (he's that guy from that thing) shares his strict rules about cobblers, talks about bacon grease as a secret ingredient, and reflect...
Caviar with John Tesar
13 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
John Tesar (you've seen him on Top Chef and he runs restaurants in Texas) talks about his Goodfellas connections, the taste of sturgeon ovaries, and t...
Dim Sum with Ben Mandelker
06 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The thing is this: Ben Mandelker is here to talk about the snobbery of food bloggers, the cuisine at the restaurants in Vanderpump Rules, and dim sum,...
Sushi with Mimi Pond
30 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Artist Mimi Pond talks Valley Girls and refusing to care about superheroes. And sushi! Please subscribe to (and rate & review) this podcast in iTunes ...
Tapas with Antonia Lofaso
23 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Topless beaches and snacks that go with wine - specifically tapas - with this week's guest, chef and TV star Antonia Lofaso. Please subscribe to (and ...
Regional BBQ with Emily Maya Mills
16 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Toe cleavage, pickle mysteries and barbecue from coast to coast with actor and comedian Emily Maya Mills. Please subscribe to (and rate & review) this...
Corn Dogs with Steven Ray Morris
09 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
King of Podcasting Steven Ray Morris loves corn dogs, but hates eating with his hands. It's a problem. Please subscribe to (and rate & review) this po...
Victorian-Era Food with Diep Tran
02 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Everything we thought we knew about food in the Victorian era was wrong! Please subscribe to (and rate & review) this podcast in iTunes or the Podcast...
Khao Soi with Phil Rosenthal
26 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Legendary TV creator Phil Rosenthal joins Katherine to talk about truly disgusting foods, discovering garlic at age 18, restaurants as centers of cult...
Baguettes with Rose Lawrence
19 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Lawyer-turned-baker Rose Lawrence joins Katherine to talk witchcraft, baking and the rather bloody history of France's most famous bread, the baguette...
Ropa Vieja with Tony Rodriguez
12 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Watch out: this episode contains so, so many swear words. In so many languages. Actor Tony Rodriguez joins Katherine Spiers to talk about ropa vieja, ...
Banana Pudding with Oriana Koren
05 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Photographer Oriana Koren talks about seeing food culture through her lens. And this most Southern dessert, that isn't even that Southern, it turns ou...
Martinis with Bryan Bishop
28 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
"Bald Bryan" from The Adam Carolla Show joins Katherine to talk about martinis, and reminisce about when they used to work together and wear khakis. P...
Jerk Chicken with Danielle Salmon
21 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
What's the difference between blogging and journalism-ing? That and the history of perhaps Jamaica's favorite dish as food blogger Danielle Salmon of ...
Restaurant Life with Tory McPhail
14 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Commander's Palace is the most famous restaurant in New Orleans, which makes it one of the most famous in the U.S. Katherine talks with its executive ...
Dumplings with Scott Conant
07 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In which Scott Conant and Katherine get into a heated argument about what constitutes a dumpling. Plus, expensive spaghetti, shirtless cooking and fig...
Alfajores with Lisa Hanawalt
31 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
BoJack Horseman producer and James Beard Award-winning writer and illustrator Lisa Hanawalt joins Katherine to talk about alfajores, the cookie of her...
Rosé with Andrew Ti
24 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Yo, Is This Racist host Andrew Ti joins Katherine to talk about a lot of nonsense, from farmers' markets to Tina Fey to the French government. Plus, t...
Restaurant History with Jacques Pepin
17 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Jacques Pepin, the legendary French chef who changed American cuisine, joined Katherine to remember when cheffing was a blue-collar job; turning down ...
Ranch Dressing with Casey Thompson
10 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Top Chef favorite Casey Thompson joins Katherine to talk about the all-American creation that is ranch dressing. Plus, delicious MSG, questionable but...
American Chop Suey with Doree Shafrir
03 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Journalist, author and podcaster Doree Shafrir joins Katherine to discuss everything from the Kardashians to the Moosewood Cookbook. Plus, something s...
Schnitzel with Marissa A. Ross
26 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Apicius, the original gourmand, comes up a lot in this discussion with Bon Appetit wine editor Marissa A. Ross that veers into a whole bunch of ridicu...
Prison Food with Danny Trejo
19 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Danny Trejo joined Katherine to talk about prison: when he was incarcerated vs. how it is now (a "warehouse of insanity"), using commissary for protec...
Mezcal & Mole with Cecilia Rios Murrieta
12 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The founder of a mezcal company talks about honoring Mexican tradition, and the world's increasing sophistication about Mexican food. Plus, staying cl...
Potatoes with Raghavan Iyer
05 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Those potatoes aren't baked, they're steamed. Plus, the marketing of Yukon Golds, and the fact that some people keep the peel on when making mashed po...
Avocados with Cat Solen
29 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Cat Solen, creator of music videos and all kinds of television magic, joins Katherine Spiers to talk avocados, the California Raisins, and extremely g...
Poutine with Comedy Daredevil
22 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan Stock and AmberLynn of Comedy Daredevil join Katherine to talk about poutine - how repeatedly applying blowtorches to your tongue will change you...
Kimchi with Nyesha Arrington
15 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Her Korean grandmother was very influential in Nyesha Arrington's young life, especially when it came to food. She still holds that culture near and d...
Veganism with Matt Donnelly
08 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Matt Donnelly is a vegan, but check this out: he has a sense of humor about it. He joins Katherine Spiers to discuss vegan eating in Las Vegas, insist...
Peanut Butter Cups with Brooke Williamson
28 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
As a Top Chef contestant and owner of multiple restaurants, Brooke Williamson know about fancy food. She also knows about peanut butter. She and Kathe...
Baked Ziti with Bruce Kalman
22 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Eating while naked, gravy vs. sauce, and the science behind pasta, and that's all before Katherine and guest Bruce Kalman (of the acclaimed Union rest...
Pho with Andrea Nguyen
14 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Usually Katherine is the teacher on Smart Mouth, but this week guest Andrea Nguyen schools her on all things pho. Check out Andrea's fantastic new coo...
Gummy Bears with Marcos Luevanos
08 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Noted candy authority (in the sense that he likes candy a whole bunch) and television writer Marcos Luevanos joins Katherine to talk German history, c...
Tagine with Margaret Wappler
31 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Is food ever "sexy"? That's gross, right? But also if the right person is eating with their hands it's hot? Yuck, we're animals! Writer and podcaster ...
Indulging with Chippendales Dancers James Davis and Jon Howes
24 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Professional hunks and Chippendales dancers James Davis and Jon Howes join us in Las Vegas to talk about dudes in the audience, backstage PhDs, In-N-O...
Living Large With Whitney Giron and Meeka Onstead
18 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Broadcasting from Las Vegas, we talk to X Burlesque dancers Whitney Giron and Meeka Onstead about eating for athleticism, water restriction, paying (a...
Cuban Sandwiches with Billy Scafuri and Adam Lustick
11 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Meat smashes are the topic of the day with noted no-goodniks Billy Scafuri and Adam Lustick (who has been known to BLAT). The two hosts of the No Joke...
Sukiyaki with Niki Nakayama
04 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
One of the featured restaurant owners on Netflix's Chef's Table, Niki Nakayama is the chef at n/naka, one of the hardest restaurants to get a table at...
Spanish Hams with Karl Hess
27 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
We go ham (LOL) with noted gourmet Karl Hess in today's discussion of Spain's greatest delicacy: Jamón Ibérico de Bellota. That is, hams from extrem...
Whitefish with Tuesday Bassen
21 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday Bassen discusses her battle to stop Zara (and other fast-fashion companies) from ripping off her designs. And she talks about growing up with ...
Fish & Chips with Mario Batali
14 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded back when those of us in the liberal bubble thought Hillary Clinton was a sure bet, Mario Batali tells tales of the White House and drinking ...
Italian Cheeses with Cristina Bowerman
07 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Immigration and sexism are the topics of the day in this interview with Cristina Bowerman, the first female chef in Rome to earn a Michelin star. But ...
Pizza with Mike Mitchell
30 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Man-about-town Mike Mitchell, aka Mitch, aka Spoonman, comes over from Doughboys to tell us about family-wide pranks on delivery guys, his ideal TGIF ...
Pecan Pie with Eva Anderson
23 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
You're The Worst writer Eva Anderson has very specific memories about pecan pie, mostly revolving around Wicca and menstruation. She and Katherine hav...
Whisky with Anthony Bourdain
16 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Anthony Bourdain joins us to talk about the metaphysics of good bread and booze, Scottish martial arts, and family-friendly strip clubs. If you'd pref...
Kung Pao with Isa Fabro
09 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
"Staff meals" in restaurants are a mystery to civilians, but Isa Fabro is here to explain. The L.A.-based chef talks about rising through the kitchen ...
Beef Kitfo with Marcus Samuelsson
02 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Celebrity chef Marcus Samuelsson -- of Red Rooster in New York -- tells Katherine about his own immigrant experience, and why his neighborhood Harlem ...
Introduction
02 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Smart Mouth, where we get to know our favorite people better by talking about their favorite foods. Please subscribe to (and rate & review)...