Your Last Meal with Rachel Belle
Episodes
Bonus Episode! Introducing: The Snack! Ep 1: Lynn Shelton
23 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to The Snack! It's not a full episode, just a quick & tasty bite where host Rachel Belle asks the previous week's guest a handful of light...
Lynn Shelton, Baguette with Butter & Italian Gelato (the Dairy Free/Gluten Free episode)
15 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Indie filmmaker darling, Lynn Shelton, has a brand spankin' new movie out, Sword of Trust starring Marc Maron. But to pay the bills, she's worked...
Cathy Guisewite, Dairy Queen chocolate-dipped vanilla cone
01 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Ack! Cathy Guisewite wrote and drew the Cathy comic strip, syndicated in newspapers across the US from 1976 to 2010. She got her start in a very unort...
Kyle MacLachlan: Dinner at Peter Luger Steakhouse
18 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In the nearly three years we've been producing Your Last Meal, one thing has become abundantly clear: there are a LOT of vegan celebrities. But Kyle M...
Bonus Episode! The sneaky plan that doubled the number of Thai restaurants in America
11 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In our last episode with actor Lauren Weedman, she wanted to know why there are so many Thai restaurants in Seattle. And we left her (and you) hanging...
Lauren Weedman, Pad Thai
03 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Lauren Weedman wants to love food again. The comedic actor, a former The Daily Show Correspondent and current The Moth host, with roles on Curb Your E...
Moby, A Single, Organic Orange
06 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Musician and producer Moby is also a major philanthropist: he donates all the proceeds from his Los Angeles restaurant Little Pine to animal rights or...
William Shatner, Sushi and Mexican Food
24 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Prolific actor William Shatner has strong opinions about avocado toast, considers himself a sushi connoisseur and loves beautifully made Mexican food....
Mary Sohn, Ice Cream with Hot Fudge & McDonald's French Fries
09 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Actor and improviser Mary Sohn currently stars in the NBC comedy A.P. Bio, but when she's not in front of a camera she can be found happily dipping fo...
Rainn Wilson, A Vegetarian Israeli Spread
25 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Actor Rainn Wilson is best known for playing Dwight Schrute on the American version of The Office. But when he's not acting, he's trying to make the w...
Isaac Mizrahi, Spaghetti with Homemade Sauce & Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream
15 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Acclaimed fashion designer Isaac Mizrahi has it all: humor, heart and hot takes on the culinary world. He knows what he likes (beefsteak tomatoes from...
Steven Page, Jewish Holiday Feast... and Soup!
21 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Steven Page is best known as the lead singer, guitar player and songwriter for the band Barenaked Ladies, but he's been going at it as a solo musician...
Samin Nosrat: The Entire Menu at El Molino Central
01 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Samin Nosrat is the James Beard Award winning, New York Times bestselling author of the book "Salt Fat Acid Heat" and the charming host of the Netflix...
Phil Rosenthal, Hot Dogs
15 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Phil Rosenthal is the creator and co-producer of "Everybody Loves Raymond" (yo, that show got 69 Emmy nominations!) but now his passion is introducing...
Nora McInerny, A Box of Lucky Charms with Whole Milk
30 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Nora McInerny is an author and host of one of Rachel's favorite podcasts: Terrible, Thanks for Asking, "a funny/sad/uncomfortable podcast about talkin...
Dorie Greenspan: Ice Cream, Lobster, Ice Cream
18 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Prolific, 5-time James Beard Award winning cookbook author Dorie Greenspan is the queen of cookies. Famous for her beloved World Peace Cooki...
BenDeLaCreme, Lo Mein and Lobster
21 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Drag queen BenDeLaCreme is "sweet as pie and sharp as cheddar." And Ben, who plays "DeLa," has a lot to say about food. So what would this RuPaul's Dr...
Paul Reiser, Onion Bagel with Lox from Barney Greengrass
10 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Comedy legend, author, and actor Paul Reiser (Mad About You, Stranger Things) is a New York native whose last meal is as classic and old-school NYC as...
Tiffani Thiessen, Charcuterie and Cheese Board
22 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Former teen crush Tiffani Thiessen has come a long way since her days at Bayside High. She's a mother, wife, cookbook author, and host of her own show...
Maeve Higgins, Fish Pie and Irish Butter
08 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Top o' the mornin' to ya! On this Emerald Isle themed episode of Your Last Meal, Rachel talks to Irish comedian and writer Maeve Higgins about why Iri...
Lyrics Born: Chicken Katsu and Kimchi
12 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Berkeley-raised rapper/producer Lyrics Born has been in the music business for 25 years, and the rich, deep purr of his speaking voice will make you s...
Tacocat: Philly Cheesesteak Pizza + An Extravagant Buffet
04 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Emily Nokes and Bree McKenna are half of Seattle-based band, Tacocat! Host Rachel Belle chats with the owners of Pat's and Geno's, two much beloved, r...
Keiko Agena: Hawaiian Plate Lunch
20 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Keiko Agena is best known for playing Rory's BFF, Lane, on Gilmore Girls, but when she's watching TV, she loves to snack on the couch while binging co...
Dan Pfeiffer: Dim Sum
06 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Pfeiffer hosts the political podcast Pod Save America, but before that he was senior advisor to President Barack Obama. Dan tells Host Rachel Bell...
Allen Stone: Nachos
23 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Allen Stone doesn't usually write songs about food, but one evening his wife cooked something so fantastic, he felt moved to sing about it! Allen tell...
Smitten Kitchen's Deb Perelman: Artichokes Three Ways
09 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
OG food blogger (since 2003!) Deb Perelman is the author of three best-selling cookbooks, but she does NOT want to cook her last meal! She talks about...
Adam Carolla: Hungarian Goulash
26 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Host Rachel Belle grew up listening to Adam Carolla co-host the radio sex advice show Love Line, and in 2011 his podcast became the Guinness World Rec...
John Hodgman: Eggs and the Best Pizza in Maine
30 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Host Rachel Belle talks with the reliably wry and clever comedian, author, actor, and podcaster (Judge John Hodgman) about whether or not a hot dog is...
Boots Riley: All-You-Can-Eat Unagi Buffet
19 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Boots Riley is a musician, writer, filmmaker, and activist. He's fronted the political hip hop group The Coup since 1991 and just wrote/directed his f...
Zach Braff: Chicken Parmigiana
01 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Actor, filmmaker and restaurant-owner Zach Braff (Scrubs, Alex Inc, Garden State) was born and raised in New Jersey - home to the highest percentage o...
Jennifer Pharr Davis: Red Curry and Hiking Food
17 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Jennifer Pharr Davis is a long-distance hiker, speaker, and author who's hiked over 14,000 miles on 6 continents. Host Rachel Belle consults rock clim...
Kenny G: Toro with Balsamic Teriyaki Sauce from Nobu
03 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Kenny G is the best selling instrumentalist of all time. He has sold over 75 million albums, tours all over the globe, and holds the Guinness Book of ...
Linda Perry: Vegan Donuts and the Science of Sonic Seasoning
19 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Linda Perry is singer, songwriter, and producer behind massive hits for Adele, Weezer, Christina Aguilera, Alicia Keys, Gwen Stefani, Pink, and, of co...
Lindy West: Smorkage and a Six Course Seattle Feast
03 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Lindy West is a New York Times best-selling author, including the book Shrill, which was turned into a TV show. Lindy details a six course last meal ...
Maria Shriver: Hamburger and Crispy French Fries
15 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Maria Shriver wants a burger and fries for her last meal. But it's WHERE she wants to eat it that's most interesting of all! We'll learn the earliest ...
Rick Steves: Chef's Choice
01 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Travel expert, TV & radio host, author, and activist Rick Steves has been taking people all around the planet for decades. And his passion for uni...
Nicki Bluhm, Steakhouse and Ayurveda
16 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Nicki Bluhm is one of Rachel's favorite singer/songwriters, touring with the likes of Josh Ritter and The Wood Brothers. She's also the fourth person ...
Ken Jennings, BBQ (and Jell-O)
25 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In 2004, Jeopardy champion Ken Jennings won 74 episodes in a row, making him the record holder for longest winning streak. And 14 years later, host Ra...
Greta Gerwig: Funfetti Cake
11 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Greta Gerwig is the Golden Globe winning writer/director of "Lady Bird," and star of one of host Rachel Belle's all-time favorite films "Francis Ha." ...
Guillermo del Toro: Mole Poblano
29 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Filmmaker Guillermo del Toro (The Shape of Water, Pan's Labyrinth, Hellboy) dishes about his two homes full of monster memorabilia, about his obses...
Gail Simmons: Banoffee Pie
08 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Top Chef judge Gail Simmons travels the world eating incredible cuisine made by some of the best chefs on the planet. So what would she choose for her...
D'Arcy Carden: McDonald's French Fries and Rocky Road Ice Cream
17 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
D'Arcy Carden is on fire! Best known as Janet, the Siri-esque robot (not a robot) concierge on NBC's hit show "The Good Place," the veteran Upright Ci...
Paula Deen, Baked Potato
02 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
There is nothing celebrity chef Paula Deen won't put butter on, and that includes her last meal, which is topped with a big ol' dollop. She tells host...
Tom Leykis: Steak & Red Wine
19 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Controversial "shock jock" Tom Leykis has been on the air for decades and made his fair share of enemies with his polarizing views on women and relati...
Alicia Silverstone, Vegan Cheese
05 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The "Clueless" star admits that although she's been vegan since 1998, she's most tempted by delicious cheese, so we talk to Youssef Fakhouri, owner of...
Justin Britt: Pizza
08 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Scoop up this slice of Your Last Meal featuring Seattle Seahawks center Justin Britt, featuring the food Rachel's been dying to delve into: pizza. You...
Mary Lambert: Chicken Fried Steak
26 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Singer Mary Lambert, made famous by her stunning vocal accompaniment to the smash hit "Same Love" by Macklemore and Ryan Lewis, is now a solo star in ...
Jenny Slate: Cherry Pie
10 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
James Beard Award Nominated Episode for Best Podcast! Jenny Slate (Landline, Obvious Child, Parks & Rec, Marcel the Shell) exposes her sweet tooth...
Mary Roach: Oysters
27 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Mary Roach writes brilliant nonfiction books about science and the human body that are gripping, hilarious, and usually really gross. Which is why we ...
Jackson Galaxy: NYC Jewish Feast
13 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Cat expert Jackson Galaxy (Animal Planet's My Cat From Hell) is basically the male version of Rachel. On this episode of YLM, these two feline-obsesse...
Fran Drescher, Pasta & Fresh Italian Vegetables
27 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Fran Drescher (The Nanny) is an actor, cancer survivor, and LGBTQ activist. On this episode of YLM, Host Rachel Belle dishes with the New York nativ...
Kevin Allison, Rare Steak and a Martini
14 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin Allison (Risk!, MTV's The State) is a freaking delight. Whether it's his infectious laughter, his willingness to be honest no matter the cost, o...
Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson, Lobster
01 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson is a celebrity astrophysicist, Director of The Hayden Planetarium in NYC, host of "Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey" and the "Star ...
Mother's Day Special: Rachel's Mom Barbara
17 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Mother's Day! To celebrate, we took a little time to talk to the woman responsible for bringing our beloved Rachel Belle into the world: her mom...
Augusten Burroughs: Brunswick Stew
03 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
New York Times Bestselling author Augusten Burroughs has written several deeply personal memoirs including "Running with Scissors," "Dry," and his new...
Heart's Ann Wilson: KFC
18 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Ann Wilson is widely considered one of the best vocalists in rock and roll history. On this week's YLM, she dishes about her favorite karaoke jams and...
"Top Chef" winner Brooke Williamson: Doughnuts
04 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Top Chef Season 14 winner Brooke Williamson talks about life behind the scenes on Rachel's favorite reality TV show, how much of the improvised cookin...
Sir Mix-A-Lot: Texas Redfish Pontchartrain
22 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
2017 marks the 25th anniversary of Sir Mix-A-Lot's monster hit "Baby Got Back." (I know, right?!) Rachel asks the rapper/producer about his iconic tri...
Dan Pashman: Anything Wrapped in a Flour Tortilla
08 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Pashman's podcast "The Sporkful" is one of Rachel's favorite shows and one of the most popular food podcasts on iTunes. On this week's YLM, Dan sc...
Dawn Wells: Wild Duck & Wild Rice
21 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Known to millions as "Mary Ann," one of Gilligan's Island's seven iconic castaways, Dawn Wells is a television legend. So sit right back, and you'll h...
The Oatmeal's Matthew Inman: Sushi
07 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Matthew Inman's "The Oatmeal" is one of the most popular webcomics on the entire internet. His game "Exploding Kittens" holds the record for the most ...
Nancy Pearl: Mac & Cheese
24 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Celebrity Librarian (yes - that's a thing), and regular contributor to NPR's Morning Edition Nancy Pearl is one of Rachel's favorite people. And she i...
Jesse Sandoval: Paella
10 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Former drummer of The Shins, and current hatch green chile impresario, Jesse Sandoval joins host Rache Belle to discuss bringing New Mexico's much-lov...
Prodigy: Korean BBQ
14 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Legendary East Coast rapper Prodigy (Mobb Deep) served over 3 years in prison, but because of his sickle cell disease, had to eat well or he'd be pain...
Mario Batali: Coastal Italian Feast
29 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
You know Mario Batali. His passion for Italian cuisine made him one of the most recognizable celebrity chefs in the world. Well... that and his signat...
Christopher Kimball, Apple Pie
15 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Christopher Kimball is the founder of Emmy-winning America's Test Kitchen, Cook's Illustrated magazine, and Christopher Kimball's Milk Street. Mr. Kim...
Dan Savage: Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich
01 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Savage is an author, journalist, LGBTQ activist, and media pundit. From his internationally syndicated sex-advice column "Savage Love," to his mas...
Mara Wilson: San Francisco Mission Style Burrito
18 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Mara Wilson, the little girl from Mrs. Doubtfire, Matilda, and Miracle on 34th Street, is all grown up. But what's she been up to? Writing articles, p...
Luke Burbank: Xiao Long Bao
04 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Luke Burbank is the host of the podcast TBTL, the NPR radio show and podcast Live Wire, is a panelist on Wait Wait Don't Tell Me, and reporter for C...
Quincy Jones: Caesar Salad
20 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 4 is chock full of surprises - especially for Rachel! Don't miss this special episode of YLM as Rachel talks with hilarious, albeit confusingl...
Jillian Michaels: Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream
06 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Inspirational fitness guru and admitted former "fat kid" Jillian Michaels confesses the secret food cravings that would comprise her gluttonous last m...
Chris Ballew: Macaroni & Butter
23 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Ballew is best known as a 90s rocker (President of the United States!) and for children's music that adults actually like (Caspar Babypants) &am...
Tom Douglas: Dungeness Crab Feast
09 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
On the debut episode of YLM, Rachel asks her titular question of James Beard award-winner & Seattle's most popular chef Tom Douglas. Not only does...
Trailer: Your Last Meal
02 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
What would your last meal be? On this twice-monthly show, Rachel Belle will ask her guest this question - but that's only the beginning! Check out thi...