White on Rice: Recent Episodes
White on Rice
White on Rice is a podcast exploring the links between food, culture, and community. Over many years of friendship, Yia Vang and David Crabb have seen how food sparks lively conversation and warm community, and now they’re recording these conversations. Each week, they’ll eat some food and talk about culture with each other and with guests. You’re invited to listen in on these conversations, and share your thoughts and experiences as well. We believe that whenever people gather around good food, conversation and understanding follows. Food and community are inseparably linked—like white on rice.
Emily Pritchard is the CEO of The Social Lights. She tells her story of starting the business, what lessons she's learned along the way as an entrepreneur, and discusses all things social media.
The White on Rice podcast is hosted and produced by Yia Vang and David Crabb. For more information, please visit us at whiteonricepodcast.com.
Rammy Mohamed is the Founder of Ramadhan Designs. She shares her story immigrating from East Africa, and her passion for the intermixing of culture and fashion.
The White on Rice podcast is hosted and produced by Yia Vang and David Crabb. For more information, please visit us at whiteonricepodcast.com.
Danielle Steer is the Founding Executive Director of Lunar Startups. She shares her view of the startup ecosystem in Minnesota and discusses how we can build economic empowerment through inclusive entrepreneurship.
The White on Rice podcast is hosted and produced by Yia Vang and David Crabb. For more information, please visit us at whiteonricepodcast.com.
Pahoua Yang Hoffman, the new Senior Vice President of Government & Community Relations at HealthPartners, talks with Yia and David about her new role working for greater accessibility, equity, and cultural competency in healthcare.
You can listen to Pahoua's podcast "I So Appreciate You!" here.
The White on Rice podcast is hosted and produced by Yia Vang and David Crabb. For more information, please visit us at whiteonricepodcast.com.
Gia Vang is an anchor for KARE 11. She joins the show to talk about #VeryAsian--a campaign that went viral after a voicemail left to a St. Louis based news station accused one of their news anchors Michelle Li of being "very asian." Since that time Michelle and Gia have helped spark a collective, positive movement of AAPI pride.
The White on Rice podcast is hosted and produced by Yia Vang and David Crabb. For more information, please visit us at whiteonricepodcast.com.
Kristen Mark is a sex and relationship researcher, educator, and therapist. She is the Joycelyn Elders Endowed Chair in Sexual Health Education and a tenured Professor at University of Minnesota Medical School. She talks with Yia and David about her research, current projects, and common sex and relationship questions people have. You can learn more about Kristen and her work by following her on Instagram.
The White on Rice podcast is hosted and produced by Yia Vang and David Crabb. For more information, please visit us at whiteonricepodcast.com.
JD Hovland has for years now meticulously documented and chronicled his way across the Twin Cities dining scene via his Instagram and Tik Tok feeds. Yia and David ask him all their questions about the local culinary scene and discover JD's favorite places for pho, New York-style pizza, and much more.
The White on Rice podcast is hosted and produced by Yia Vang and David Crabb. For more information, please visit us at whiteonricepodcast.com.
Following up on last year's episodes on dating apps ("Swipe Right" and "150 First Dates"), Yia and David are joined by their friends Matt Gundrun and Betsie Carrow to talk about all things dating.
The White on Rice podcast is hosted and produced by Yia Vang and David Crabb. For more information, please visit us at whiteonricepodcast.com.
Alexandra Motz is the Executive Pastry Chef at Spoon and Stable. She shares the story of her career as a pastry chef, and talks about all things delectable treats, chocolate lava cakes, and key lime pie with Yia and David.
The White on Rice podcast is hosted and produced by Yia Vang and David Crabb. For more information, please visit us at whiteonricepodcast.com.
Jeff Seidenstricker and Ari Lamb are the owners of Steady Pour offering event spaces, culinary pop-ups, and cocktail classes and mixers. They share the inspiration and challenges of starting an innovative new business during the pandemic.
The White on Rice podcast is hosted and produced by Yia Vang and David Crabb. For more information, please visit us at whiteonricepodcast.com.
After overviewing the upcoming podcast episodes and discussing a few shows they're currently enjoying, Yia and David discuss the impact of the Omicron variant on independent restaurants (10:00), and then share ten of their favorite new restaurants that opened in 2021.
The White on Rice podcast is hosted and produced by Yia Vang and David Crabb. For more information, please visit us at whiteonricepodcast.com.
Matt Gundrum is the owner of Gleam Tower Media and was the host and producer of the podcast "Food Under Fire." This wide-ranging conversation covers Matt's new project "Niver Niver Land," podcasts in Minnesota, storytelling and food, Buddhism, psychedelics, and much more.
The White on Rice podcast is hosted and produced by Yia Vang and David Crabb. For more information, please visit us at whiteonricepodcast.com.
The White on Rice podcast Live from Dangerous Man Brewing on November 9, 2021.
Stephanie March is the Senior Food and Dining Editor at Mpls. St. Paul Magazine, and appears on the weekend radio Weekly Dish on myTalk 107.1. In this episode, recorded in front of a live audience at Dangerous Man Brewing, Stephanie recounts the story of her life and career, discusses food writing and restaurant reviews, and shares her insights into the future of dining.
The White on Rice podcast is hosted and produced by Yia Vang and David Crabb. For more information, please visit us at whiteonricepodcast.com.
Lucas Rosenbrook is the Executive Chef of Alma and Maggie Whelan is the Chef de Cuisine at Alma. They share anecdotes from their many years at the restaurant, tell the story of how they met, fell in love, and got married; and talk about the changes and growth they've seen in the restaurant industry in the Twin Cities.
The White on Rice podcast is hosted and produced by Yia Vang and David Crabb. For more information, please visit us at whiteonricepodcast.com.
Lindsay Guentzel is a food writer and television/radio personality in Minneapolis. She talks food, baseball, ADHD, and what she's learned over the span of her multi-faceted career.
The White on Rice podcast is hosted and produced by Yia Vang and David Crabb. For more information, please visit us at whiteonricepodcast.com.
Lee Pao Xiong is the founding Director of the Center for Hmong Studies at Concordia University, St. Paul and professor of American Government/Political Science and Hmong Studies. He talks about working with Governor Jesse Ventura, meeting with President Bill Clinton, and shares many stories from his years documenting the history of the Hmong people.
The White on Rice podcast is hosted and produced by Yia Vang and David Crabb. For more information, please visit us at whiteonricepodcast.com.
Jorge Guzmán is the chef and owner of Petite León in Minneapolis. He talks about his career in the restaurant industry and the lessons he's learned from the successes and struggles along the way.
The White on Rice podcast is hosted and produced by Yia Vang and David Crabb. For more information, please visit us at whiteonricepodcast.com.
Folly Rob joins Yia and David to chat about Yia's journey to becoming a United States citizen.
The White on Rice podcast is hosted and produced by Yia Vang and David Crabb. For more information, please visit us at whiteonricepodcast.com.
Peter Bian is the founder of the Saturday Dumpling Club. He tells the incredible story of how making his family's dumpling recipes for friends became a pandemic passion project that turned into a now booming business.
The White on Rice podcast is hosted and produced by Yia Vang and David Crabb. For more information, please visit us at whiteonricepodcast.com.
Belén Rodríguez is the founder and CEO of Quebracho Empanadas. She shares her story growing up in Argentina, moving to Minnesota, and working in the food industry with her family recipes. She tells the story of Quebracho Empanadas remarkable growth during the pandemic, and what she's learned during the process of starting her own business.
The White on Rice podcast is hosted and produced by Yia Vang and David Crabb. For more information, please visit us at whiteonricepodcast.com.
Em Cassel is the former editor-in-chief of City Pages and is a co-founder and editor of Racket, a new digital alternative publication. She talks with Yia and David about her career in journalism and journey from the East Coast to Minnesota. They talk about the newly launched Racket and the role it plays in the life of the Twin Cities journalistic scene.
The White on Rice podcast is hosted and produced by Yia Vang and David Crabb. For more information, please visit us at whiteonricepodcast.com.
Marshall Paulsen has been in the restaurant industry for over 20 years and is currently the Director of Operations for Vinai. Recording outside at the State Fair grounds, Marshall talks about the Minnesota Farmers Union and their presence at the State Fair. He tells Yia and David about his career in the restaurant industry, his vision for developing leadership in the kitchen, and some of the changes he sees in restaurants post-COVID.
The White on Rice podcast is hosted and produced by Yia Vang and David Crabb. For more information, please visit us at whiteonricepodcast.com.
Kate Knuth is running for mayor of the city of Minneapolis. David sits down with her to hear her story and ask about her campaign. They discuss policing, climate change, leadership during crisis, and her vision for the future of Minneapolis. You can learn more about Kate and her campaign at mplsforkate.com.
The White on Rice podcast is hosted and produced by Yia Vang and David Crabb. For more information, please visit us at whiteonricepodcast.com.
Gustavo Romero is the owner of Nixta, a tortelliria and Mexican takeout restaurant in Northeast Minneapolis. He shares his story of growing up in Mexico, crossing the border as a teenager, and working as a chef in San Francisco, Miami, Italy, and more. He reflects on what he's learned over his varied career, what it was like starting a restaurant during COVID, and why he settled in Minneapolis.
The White on Rice podcast is hosted and produced by Yia Vang and David Crabb. For more information, please visit us at whiteonricepodcast.com.
Yasameen Sajady is the CEO and co-founder of Mazaah Chutney--a bright, bold, and balanced Afghan-style chutney that's been featured by Food & Wine, the New York Times, and the Food Network. She tells Yia and David the story of growing up with her mom's amazing chutney, the decision to share it more broadly, and the incredible success they've seen in response.
The White on Rice podcast is hosted and produced by Yia Vang and David Crabb. For more information, please visit us at whiteonricepodcast.com.
The White on Rice podcast Live from Dangerous Man Brewing on July 13, 2021.
Jason DeRusha co-anchors WCCO This Morning and WCCO Mid-Morning and is the food critic for Minnesota Monthly. He's earned nine Emmy awards and his food coverage was nominated for a James Beard award in 2015. In this episode, recorded in front of a live audience at Dangerous Man Brewing, Jason shares both the somber and hilarious moments covering locals news in Minnesota across his career, and talks about the current state of the restaurant scene in the Twin Cities.
The White on Rice podcast is hosted and produced by Yia Vang and David Crabb. For more information, please visit us at whiteonricepodcast.com.
Kyndell Harkness is the Assistant Managing Editor of Diversity and Community at the Star Tribune. She reflects back on her 20 years at the paper as a photographer and photo editor, and talks about her goals for the diversity and inclusion efforts at the Star Tribune.
The White on Rice podcast is hosted and produced by Yia Vang and David Crabb. For more information, please visit us at whiteonricepodcast.com.
Nyle Flynn is the Executive Chef at the Hewing Hotel. Rosey Amor is the Director of Food & Beverage at the Hewing. Nyle and Rosey share their personal stories, and the behind the scenes at the Hewing Hotel.
The White on Rice podcast is hosted and produced by Yia Vang and David Crabb. For more information, please visit us at whiteonricepodcast.com.
Phil Steger is the founder of Brother Justus Whiskey Company. He shares his love for all things Minnesota, the journey to making a Minnesota whiskey, his treks across war zones in the Middle East preserving ancient religious manuscripts, and the story of the Benedictine monk in Central Minnesota who helped local farmers make whiskey during Prohibition--Brother Justus.
The White on Rice podcast is hosted and produced by Yia Vang and David Crabb. For more information, please visit us at whiteonricepodcast.com.
Juno Choi is one of the co-founders of Arbeiter Brewing in South Minneapolis. He talks about the vision of Arbeiter, starting a brewery during a pandemic, and lessons he's learned through his career working in craft beer.
The White on Rice podcast is hosted and produced by Yia Vang and David Crabb. For more information, please visit us at whiteonricepodcast.com.
Ethelind Belle is the Vice President of External Affairs at the Center for Economic Inclusion. She shares her story growing up in Ghana, beginning her family and career in Minnesota, and her current work seeking to catalyze inclusive growth in the Twin Cities so that prosperity is shared amongst everyone.
The White on Rice podcast is hosted and produced by Yia Vang and David Crabb. For more information, please visit us at whiteonricepodcast.com.
Tom Horgen is the Senior Manager of Audience Strategy at the Star Tribune. He talks with Yia and David about his career in journalism, the last year reporting on COVID and George Floyd at Minnesota's paper of record, and the future of journalism. David subscribes to the Star Tribune during the episode, and listeners can do the same by subscribing to the Star Tribune today.
The White on Rice podcast is hosted and produced by Yia Vang and David Crabb. For more information, please visit us at whiteonricepodcast.com.
Kelly Barnhill is an author whose book The Girl Who Drank the Moon was awarded the Newbery Medal in 2017. Kelly shares her process when writing a novel, reflects on her history growing up in Minneapolis and learning she loved to write, talks about her experience winning the Newbery Medal, and divulges her love for baking pies.
The White on Rice podcast is hosted and produced by Yia Vang and David Crabb. For more information, please visit us at whiteonricepodcast.com.
Anika Fajardo is the author of Magical Realism for Non-Believers: A Memoir of Finding Family and What If A Fish which won a 2021 Minnesota Book Award. Anika shares her story of being born in Columbia, growing up in Minnesota, and her journey to meet her father as an adult and learn more about her identity.
The White on Rice podcast is hosted and produced by Yia Vang and David Crabb. For more information, please visit us at whiteonricepodcast.com.
CJ Porter Born is the Head Roaster for Spyhouse Coffee Roasters in the Twin Cities. CJ shares his story of starting as a teenager sweeping floors at his neighborhood coffee shop to becoming a barista, a manager, and eventually learning to roast coffee. Yia and David ask him all about the art and science of coffee roasting.
The White on Rice podcast is hosted and produced by Yia Vang and David Crabb. For more information, please visit us at whiteonricepodcast.com.
Casey Holley is the owner of Able Seedhouse + Brewery in Northeast Minneapolis. He shares his story of growing up in Minnesota, spending time in Texas and California, and the drive that led him to start a brewery. Yia and David ask him about what he's learned starting a small business, and what his plans are as he looks to the future.
The White on Rice podcast is hosted and produced by Yia Vang and David Crabb. For more information, please visit us at whiteonricepodcast.com.
Christina Nguyen is the chef and owner of Hai Hai and Hola Arepa. She was a finalist for a James Beard award for Best Chef Midwest for Hai Hai in 2019 and 2020. Her restaurants have been featured in Food & Wine, Bon Appetit, Esquire, and more. She shares with Yia and David her journey as a serial entrepreneur and self-taught chef. They talk about Southeast Asian food, Stop Asian Hate and the Minnesota Rice project, and what Christina has learned through her entrepreneurial endeavors.
The White on Rice podcast is hosted and produced by Yia Vang and David Crabb. For more information, please visit us at whiteonricepodcast.com.
In this bonus episode, David asks Yia some of his pressing home cooking questions. What's the secret to cooking a perfect steak? What's the one ingredient you can't live without? What tricks do you use for the perfect fried, scrambled, and poached eggs? What is your go-to meal when you're low on time? What is a simple piece of advice for pairing food and wine? What's one dish you wish more people would try to cook at home? If someone wants to push themselves with spice level in food, what should they do? What are a couple of key ingredients and methods in cooking that are basic and transferable across dishes?
The White on Rice podcast is hosted and produced by Yia Vang and David Crabb. For more information, please visit us at whiteonricepodcast.com.
Hillary Kline is an event personality based in Minneapolis whose work has appeared in The New York Times, Reader's Digest, Forbes, Buzzfeed, and more. She talks with Yia and David about having a YouTube channel, being on the red carpet for star studded events, her time working in TV, building her career, and even gives them personalized skin care advice.
The White on Rice podcast is hosted and produced by Yia Vang and David Crabb. For more information, please visit us at whiteonricepodcast.com.
Torey Van Oot and Nick Halter are journalists writing for Axios where they anchor a daily Twin Cities newsletter helping its 50,000 readers (and growing!) get smarter, faster on the news happening in the Twin Cities. Torey and Nick talk about their careers in journalism, misinformation and facts, and all things Twin Cities. The group has an extended reflection on the Derek Chauvin trial and the impact it's having on the local community.
You can sign up for the Axios Twin Cities newsletter here.
The White on Rice podcast is hosted and produced by Yia Vang and David Crabb. For more information, please visit us at whiteonricepodcast.com.
As a follow up to last week's episode on dating apps, Yia and David are joined by their friends Claire Wyatt and Jen Statham who share a female perspective on using dating apps. Jen talks about what it was like using dating apps for a few years in New York City and how she ultimately met her partner on Bumble, and Claire shares what she's learned going on over 150 first dates. The group talks about what to include (and not include) on your profile, safety while dating, and how dating apps affect our mental health.
The White on Rice podcast is hosted and produced by Yia Vang and David Crabb. For more information, please visit us at whiteonricepodcast.com.
Alex Roberts is a restaurateur and James Beard award winning chef of Alma. He shares the story of his career in the restaurant industry, reflects on what he's learned running Alma for over 20 years, and talks about his hopes for the future of the industry in the Twin Cities and beyond.
The White on Rice podcast is hosted and produced by Yia Vang and David Crabb. For more information, please visit us at whiteonricepodcast.com.
Yia and David talk about their experience using dating apps. They share hilarious (and occasionally dark) stories, talk about what they look for in a potential date's profile, and talk about the best practices they've learned through trial and error.
Tune in next week for a conversation about dating apps featuring two female guests sharing their perspective about being a woman using dating apps.
The White on Rice podcast is hosted and produced by Yia Vang and David Crabb. For more information, please visit us at whiteonricepodcast.com.
John Ng and Lina Goh are the owners of Zen Box Izakaya, a ramen-centric Japanese comfort food restaurant in Minneapolis. They share their story of growing up in Hong Kong (John) and Malaysia (Lina) and falling in love while living in San Francisco (John) and New Zealand (Lina). They talk about their decision to leave their careers and start a restaurant, why they chose Minneapolis, and--of course--all things ramen.
The White on Rice podcast is hosted and produced by Yia Vang and David Crabb. For more information, please visit us at whiteonricepodcast.com.
In this bonus episode, Yia and David discuss cancel culture. They ask what it is (and isn't), how it gets abused, and how we can move from cancellation to education and transformation.
The White on Rice podcast is hosted and produced by Yia Vang and David Crabb. For more information, please visit us at whiteonricepodcast.com.
Mecca Bos is a chef and long time Twin Cities food writer. She was the food editor for Metro Magazine, dining critic for City Pages, she is the editor-at-large for Meal Magazine, and her work has appeared in many national and local outlets. She talks to Yia and David about her career bridging the kitchen and writing about food. They discuss toxic kitchen culture, Twin Cities dining post-COVID, and cultural appropriation in cooking.
The White on Rice podcast is hosted and produced by Yia Vang and David Crabb. For more information, please visit us at whiteonricepodcast.com.
In this bonus episode, Yia and David discuss racism and violence against Asian Americans. Yia reflects on growing up Hmong in the U.S. and shares the frustrations and hopes he has for this moment of cultural awakening.
The White on Rice podcast is hosted and produced by Yia Vang and David Crabb. For more information, please visit us at whiteonricepodcast.com.
Kim Lear is the founder of Inlay Insights and a writer and researcher focusing on how generational trends affect our society. Her work has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, The Huffington Post, USA Today, TIME Magazine, and more. The conversation with Yia and David is wide-ranging covering the inflection points that shaped the different generations, the affect COVID-19 is having on Gen Z as they move into the workforce, how the Instagram algorithm negatively affects teenage girls, her research on how fatherhood has shifted across generations, the future of big U.S. cities, social media in presidential politics, and more.
The White on Rice podcast is hosted and produced by Yia Vang and David Crabb. For more information, please visit us at whiteonricepodcast.com.
Lars Leafblad is co-founder and principal of the executive search firm Ballinger | Leafblad, Inc. He spent two summers in college working on the Famous Dave's National BBQ Touring Team and shares his career path from touring BBQ festivals to founding an executive search firm. Lars shares some career advice for those listening, and Yia and David ask him about his journey with sobriety and the community of vulnerability he has discovered along the way.
The White on Rice podcast is hosted and produced by Yia Vang and David Crabb. For more information, please visit us at whiteonricepodcast.com.
Nur-D is a Twin Cities hip-hop artist. He tells Yia and David the origin story of his stage name Nur-D, how he got into music, and his reflections on the murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis that led him to record his latest two albums "38th" and "Chicago Avenue." They talk activism, church music, COVID survival, and do a deep dive into Marvel's "Wandavision."
The White on Rice podcast is hosted and produced by Yia Vang and David Crabb. For more information, please visit us at whiteonricepodcast.com.
In this episode, the tables are turned and Sarah Bonvallet comes back on the show to interview Yia and David. She asks how they met and became friends, and how the White on Rice podcast got its start. They talk about some highlights of their personal lives and work, and share some cultural issues they want to see changed. They discuss their vision for this podcast of highlighting people doing great work, and getting behind that work to who they are as a person.
The White on Rice podcast is hosted and produced by Yia Vang and David Crabb. For more information, please visit us at whiteonricepodcast.com.
Golnaz Yamoutpour is the founder of Eat Drink Dish Mpls and Eddy, a curated Twin Cities food and restaurant guide. She talks with Yia and David about her background growing up the child of Iranian immigrants, working in the food service industry, beginning a career in marketing, and seeing it all converge in her current work elevating great food around the Twin Cities. They talk about her latest venture, Eddy, which provides curated guides to Twin Cities restaurants for diners searching for new food options.
The White on Rice podcast is hosted and produced by Yia Vang and David Crabb. For more information, please visit us at whiteonricepodcast.com.
About a year ago, John and Jodie Swee sold their home in the Twin Cities, bought an RV and began traveling across the country with their two young daughters. Yia and David sit down with them and ask them about their experience--how they pulled it off, what challenges they've faced, and what they've learned along the way.
The White on Rice podcast is hosted and produced by Yia Vang and David Crabb. For more information, please visit us at whiteonricepodcast.com.
Rob Miller and Sarah Bonvallet are the founders and owners of Dangerous Man Brewing Co in Northeast Minneapolis. They share their story with Yia and David--how they met, got into brewing beer, and ultimately how they started one of the first breweries in Minneapolis.
The White on Rice podcast is hosted and produced by Yia Vang and David Crabb. For more information, please visit us at whiteonricepodcast.com.
Kate Meier is the founder of Craftmade Aprons. She joins Yia and David to tell the story of the founding of her company, it's incredible growth, and how they've used that growth to help others in the restaurant industry through Project Black & Blue.
The White on Rice podcast is hosted and produced by Yia Vang and David Crabb. For more information, please visit us at whiteonricepodcast.com.
Ashlea Halpern is co-founder of Minnevangelist, a contributing editor at Condé Nast Traveler and a writer/editor for AFAR, New York Magazine, Bon Appétit, Airbnb, Travel + Leisure, TIME, Hemispheres, Midwest Living, Artful Living, Minnesota Monthly, and other U.S. titles. She talks about her experience traveling across the country ranking U.S. cities to find a place to live, and why she ultimately chose Minneapolis. Yia and David ask her about writing career and some of her favorite experiences visiting over 65 countries as a travel writer.
The White on Rice podcast is hosted and produced by Yia Vang and David Crabb. For more information, please visit us at whiteonricepodcast.com.
Katie Steller is the founder and CEO of Steller Hair, the Steller Kindness Project, and Steller Connect. She talks with Yia and David about growing up in the city and with a serious illness, and shares the influences that shaped her. They talk in depth about how people transmit or transform their pain, how understanding our shared humanity leads to kindness, and about Katie's projects that have come out of those values.
The White on Rice podcast is hosted and produced by Yia Vang and David Crabb. For more information, please visit us at whiteonricepodcast.com.
Nelsie Yang is on the St. Paul City Council representing Ward 6. She is the youngest and first Hmong American woman elected as councilmember in the history of St. Paul. Yia and David ask her about the influences that shaped her growing up, how she deals with criticism in a public role, what it was like running for city council at age 23, and the issues energizing her.
The White on Rice podcast is hosted and produced by Yia Vang and David Crabb. For more information, please visit us at whiteonricepodcast.com.
Doua Moua is an actor and writer known for his role in Clint Eastwood's film Gran Torino and Disney's live-action Mulan. He talks with Yia and David about resiliency in his career, finding his passion and pursuing it, and the lessons he's learned along the way. Originally from the Twin Cities, Doua now resides in Los Angeles.
The White on Rice podcast is hosted and produced by Yia Vang and David Crabb. For more information, please visit us at whiteonricepodcast.com.
Pahoua Yang Hoffman is the Senior Vice President of Community Impact at the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation. She talks with Yia and David about the influences that formed her values and brought her into work in the nonprofit sector. Their sweeping conversation covers a broad range of topics including politics, Cambodian food, and Minnesota hospitality.
The White on Rice podcast is hosted and produced by Yia Vang and David Crabb. For more information, please visit us at whiteonricepodcast.com.
Yia and David do a review of 2020 by sharing their top 10 positive moments of the year.
The White on Rice podcast is hosted and produced by Yia Vang and David Crabb. For more information, please visit us at whiteonricepodcast.com.
Kate Genereux is the Director of Partnerships for the Constellation Fund. She shares with Yia and David her passion for bridging the Twin Cities' incredibly generous philanthropic scene with the biggest disparities facing in the region. She shares her story of how she came into philanthropic work, and what challenges she thinks are the most significant for our community as well as the opportunities she's most excited about. Yia and David talk to her about how food is valued and how that reflects on people's perception of a culture.
The White on Rice podcast is hosted and produced by Yia Vang and David Crabb. For more information, please visit us at whiteonricepodcast.com.
After talking about how to make the perfect burger, and then analyzing HBO's series Lovecraft Country, Yia and David discuss why we are so polarized (starting at 18:50). They talk about how perspective leads to empathy, how we end up in bubbles that never challenge our thinking, only encourage it; and then ask how we can break out of living in a bubble.
The White on Rice podcast is hosted and produced by Yia Vang and David Crabb. For more information, please visit us at whiteonricepodcast.com.
Pete Sieve is a musician, editor-in-chief of Meal Magazine, and lifelong Minneapolis resident. He shares his story with Yia and David and some of the many lessons he's learned along the way. They talk about his playing on The Late Show with David Letterman, how he got his start in food writing, a few of his favorite spots in Minneapolis, and what it's like to start a food magazine right before a global pandemic.
The White on Rice podcast is hosted and produced by Yia Vang and David Crabb. For more information, please visit us at whiteonricepodcast.com.
Sophia Vuelo is a judge for the Second Judicial District in Ramsey County, MN. She talks with Yia and David about her legal career and the process of becoming a judge in Minnesota. They discuss her appointment in light of being the first Hmong-American judge in Minnesota, Sophia shares the career and life advice she gives to young people she mentors, and Yia and David ask about the human side of weighing such difficult and complex cases.
The White on Rice podcast is hosted and produced by Yia Vang and David Crabb. For more information, please visit us at whiteonricepodcast.com.
In this week's bonus episode, Yia and David talk about their Thanksgiving traditions, and how things have changed this year as a result of the pandemic. They then discuss the state of Minnesota's new COVID regulations and how it affects small businesses and independent restaurants particularly. They wrap up by sharing 5 recommendations for takeout in Minneapolis for those looking to support local restaurants.
The White on Rice podcast is hosted and produced by Yia Vang and David Crabb. For more information, please visit us at whiteonricepodcast.com.
Tim Niver is an award-winning restaurateur who owns and operates Saint Dinette and Mucci's Italian in St. Paul and Trattoria Mucci in Minneapolis. He shares his story in the restaurant industry with Yia and David, and they discuss at length the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on independent restaurants. They ask what the restaurant industry will look like on the other side of the pandemic, and what challenges and opportunities lie ahead.
The White on Rice podcast is hosted and produced by Yia Vang and David Crabb. For more information, please visit us at whiteonricepodcast.com.
After talking about the new COVID restrictions in Minnesota, their mutual love of Pixar movies, and the shows they're watching Yia and David discuss the cultural appropriation of food (beginning at 22:15). They examine in depth the dynamics involved when someone attempts to profit off making food outside their culture.
The White on Rice podcast is hosted and produced by Yia Vang and David Crabb. For more information, please visit us at whiteonricepodcast.com.
Rob Bathe is the founder of Folly Coffee Roasters in the Twin Cities. He tells the story of how he got into the coffee world, explains all things coffee to Yia and David, and shares wisdom on starting a business that aligns with your life purpose.
The White on Rice podcast is hosted and produced by Yia Vang and David Crabb. For more information, please visit us at whiteonricepodcast.com.
Dr. Katie Luber is the Nivin and Duncan MacMillan Director and President of the Minneapolis Institute of Art. Katie shares her story of growing up in Texas, studying art history, starting and selling a business, and what drew her to Minneapolis. Yia and David talk talk with her about the relationship of food and art and the stories they tell about people and cultures. They chat about spices, fried chicken, art acquisitions, favorite restaurants, and leading a museum through a pandemic.
The White on Rice podcast is hosted and produced by Yia Vang and David Crabb. For more information, please visit us at whiteonricepodcast.com.
Ben Spangler and Gabriella Grant are the founders and owners of Bebe Zito a new handmade, chef-driven ice cream shop in Minneapolis. Ben and Gabriella share the story and vision behind Bebe Zito, and some of the challenges and opportunities they've faced along the way. The group does a deep dive into how they create their incredibly delicious flavor combinations, and we learn about their journey starting and launching a successful business during a global pandemic.
The White on Rice podcast is hosted and produced by Yia Vang and David Crabb. For more information, please visit us at whiteonricepodcast.com.
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On this special unedited episode of the podcast, Yia’s long-time friend Erica Ellenwood, the assistant district attorney for the city of Hudson, WI, comes on the show with her colleague Sergeant Todd Pearson of the Hudson, Police Department. They talk about mass incarceration, systemic racism, and the murder of George Floyd. Yia and David ask them about their perspective on the calls to defund the police, and the challenges and opportunities around police reform.
The White on Rice podcast is hosted and produced by Yia Vang and David Crabb. For more information, please visit us at whiteonricepodcast.com.
Tony Sanneh is a retired American soccer player and the founder and CEO of the Sanneh Foundation. Tony talks about his long soccer career, the experience of playing in the World Cup, and some of the lessons he learned along the way. Yia and David ask him about his vision for kids education and community development, and they talk about the work of the Sanneh Foundation in the Twin Cities and beyond.
The White on Rice podcast is hosted and produced by Yia Vang and David Crabb. For more information, please visit us at whiteonricepodcast.com.
Sarah Edwards is the founder of Some Great People, brand activator, event planner, fashionista, and the Kevin Bacon of Minneapolis. She tells Yia and David about starting her own business and the lessons she’s learned along the way. They discuss social media and mental health, the role of an “influencer,” and the keys to putting on a successful event.
The White on Rice podcast is hosted and produced by Yia Vang and David Crabb. For more information, please visit us at whiteonricepodcast.com.
Mitra Jalali represents Ward 4 on the St. Paul City Council. She tells Yia and David about how she came into politics, her vision for the future of St. Paul, and her experience growing up the daughter of immigrants. They talk about Korean and Iranian food, and how food intersects with culture and identity.
The White on Rice podcast is hosted and produced by Yia Vang and David Crabb. For more information, please visit us at whiteonricepodcast.com.
Tom Weber is an award-winning journalist, the Second Gentleman of Minnesota (he's married to the Lt. Governor), and author of the book Minneapolis: An Urban Biography. Yia and David talk with Tom about all things Minneapolis. They discuss George Floyd's murder, the history of the Minneapolis police department, racial discrimination in housing covenants, the Minneapolis/St. Paul rivalry, the role of immigrants and refugees in the cities history, and much more. Tom gives a crash course for politicians eating food for the cameras, Yia confesses to touching the ceremonial dishes in the Governor's Mansion, and we hear who Tom would want to read his audiobook.
The White on Rice podcast is hosted and produced by Yia Vang and David Crabb. For more information, please visit us at whiteonricepodcast.com.
In this wide-ranging, unedited conversation, Yia and David discuss their experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic. They talk about how to get through hard times, dating during COVID, the importance of community, shows they're watching, starting a restaurant during a pandemic, and the start of NFL football.
The White on Rice podcast is hosted and produced by Yia Vang and David Crabb. For more information, please visit us at whiteonricepodcast.com.
Laura Zabel is the Executive Director of Springboard for the Arts, and was named on of the 50 most influential people in nonprofit arts in the U.S. She shares about her work with artists in Minnesota, her assessment of the arts scene in the Twin Cities, and how COVID is changing the world of artists. Yia and David ask her about art as activism, and how art can shape and heal a community.
The White on Rice podcast is hosted and produced by Yia Vang and David Crabb. For more information, please visit us at whiteonricepodcast.com.
Yia and David talk about what podcasts they've been listening to lately, and then share ten restaurants they enjoy visiting in St. Paul.
The White on Rice podcast is hosted and produced by Yia Vang and David Crabb. For more information, please visit us at whiteonricepodcast.com.
Maria Regan Gonzales is the mayor of Richfield, MN and the first Latina mayor ever elected in Minnesota. She shares her story growing up in the two worlds of the Midwest and Mexico, how she got into politics, and her belief in the impact of local government. Yia and David ask her about her about Richfield, favorite restaurants, Beyonce, and her advice to young leaders. Maria talks about her work at the intersection of civic leadership, spirituality, and cultural identity.
The White on Rice podcast is hosted and produced by Yia Vang and David Crabb. For more information, please visit us at whiteonricepodcast.com.
Yia and David talk with Erik Eastman, founder of Easy & Company. They hear Erik's story of going from a corporate job to working with Minnesota Ice, they discuss all things cocktails, and Erik gives recommendations for what drinks to get where around the Twin Cities.
The White on Rice podcast is hosted and produced by Yia Vang and David Crabb. For more information, please visit us at whiteonricepodcast.com.
Yia and David talk about Yia's recent experience applying for U.S. citizenship. They talk about some of the weird questions on the application, the importance of voting and why so many people don't vote, and David takes Yia's citizenship quiz.
The White on Rice podcast is hosted and produced by Yia Vang and David Crabb. For more information, please visit us at whiteonricepodcast.com.
Yia and David talk with Gia Vang, an anchor of KARE 11’s morning show “Sunrise.” We learn Gia’s story, the group talks about their impressions of MN Nice as transplants, and they discuss how diversity and segregation co-exist in our cities. Yia and Gia talk Hmong culture, and we wrap everything up with a discussion of "fake news."
The White on Rice podcast is hosted and produced by Yia Vang and David Crabb. For more information, please visit us at whiteonricepodcast.com.
For decades the star chef has been at the center of the restaurant often leading to both incredible creativity and tremendous toxicity. In this episode, Yia and David discuss the recent New York Times piece by Tejai Rao--"Twilight of the Imperial Chef" highlighting the problems prevalent in so many kitchens, while also discussing possible solutions for making the restaurant industry a healthier place for everyone.
The White on Rice podcast is hosted and produced by Yia Vang and David Crabb. For more information, please visit us at whiteonricepodcast.com.
Yia and David sit down with Paul Buttenhoff (IG: @bothrops1), Minnesota's most interesting man. Their rousing conversation covers fashion, food, how families leaves a legacy, what Paul thinks of the word "influencer," as well as the last couple months in Minneapolis.
The White on Rice podcast is hosted and produced by Yia Vang and David Crabb. For more information, please visit us at whiteonricepodcast.com.
After sharing what shows they're binge watching, Yia and David reflect on life in Minneapolis after the murder of George Floyd. They discuss race relations, listening and empathy, and how change happens.
The White on Rice podcast is hosted and produced by Yia Vang and David Crabb. For more information, please visit us at whiteonricepodcast.com.
In this inaugural episode Yia and David (1) share their vision for this podcast and what you can expect each week, (2) share a list of ten of their go-to places for food in Minneapolis, and (3) ask each other quick-fire questions.
The White on Rice podcast is hosted and produced by Yia Vang and David Crabb. For more information, please visit us at whiteonricepodcast.com.