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For the OG Effin B listener, Philip Michael Cohen needs no introduction (he co-hosted the show for 3 seasons along with the hilarious Nikki Fairman). If you’re new to him, congratulations, you get to spend nearly two hours with my dear friend and one of the funniest comics I know. Listen all the way to the end for a very special caller.
I sit down with my friend and celebrated author Laurie Woolever to discuss her brand new NYT Bestselling memoir ‘Care and Feeding’. Woolever is a longtime journalist and cookbook author who also worked as an assistant to Mario Batali and then Anthony Bourdain. We discuss what moved her to write such a compelling and page-turning memoir and get into the heartbreaking and electrifying complexity of her star-studded and chaotic career. If you haven’t read her memoir, I highly suggest you stop what you’re doing and remedy that immediately.
Follow Laurie on IG: https://www.instagram.com/lauriewoolever/?hl=en
Buy Her Book: https://www.harpercollins.com/products/care-and-feeding-laurie-woolever?variant=42922631856162
Listen to her podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/carbface/id1331076906
I sit down with the magnificent Sohla-El-Waylly at Blue Bicycle Books in Charleston SC during Charleston Wine and Food to discuss her game-changing cookbook “Start Here: Instructions for Becoming a Better Cook”. We discuss why she was disappointed with Culinary School, how she got fired from the Cheesecake Factory and what it’s like to create food content at the highest level while being a new mom. I am in awe of Sohla for so many reasons and I am thrilled to share this very fun chat with all of you. Go get her book, if you haven’t already.
Sohla El-Waylly + Lindsay Collins in conversation at Blue Bicycle Books in Charleston SCNOTE: This is a live podcast so you’ll hear the audience in the background and some fun questions at the end. The questions themselves can be a little hard to hear but the answers are worth leaving in.
Grab a Copy of ‘Start Here’ : https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/677636/start-here-by-sohla-el-waylly/
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I had the very fun opportunity to sit and chat with Hampden Clothing about fashion for their guest editor series. Check out the interview below.
If you live in Charleston and haven’t checked out this wonderland of garments then you need to get there immediately. If you’re already in the know then you already appreciate the magic their team curates. It’s a beautiful way to spend an afternoon just browsing through the racks and marveling.
-Lindsay
GUEST EDITOR: LINDSAY COLLINS
In this week’s Guest Editor interview, Lindsay Collins—producer, food & bev aficianado, and podcaster—shares her unique perspective on fashion, drawing inspiration from her eclectic background in music and food. Known for her effortlessly cool, “grunge-chic” style, Lindsay reflects on how personal experiences and her creative career have shaped her wardrobe. From her early love of musicians’ styles to her practical-yet-stylish approach to everyday wear, she discusses how authenticity drives her choices in fashion. Lindsay’s approach is a powerful reminder that what we wear can make a surprising impact on those around us.
Where did your love of fashion stem from?
I’m the middle child of three girls so I think I was always looking for a way to differentiate myself from my siblings. (Who both have great style of their own.) I was much more of a tomboy and as I got older was very influenced by the style and look of musicians and artists I loved. That effortless, “I had a rough night but I can rally” look. I loved the way musicians like Kurt Cobain sort of blurred the line between feminine and masculine fashion and I adopted that early on in my teens. I would wear a XL band t-shirt as a dress or wear baggy jeans with more feminine jewelry. My friend Robert Pratt, who has an incredible account called Fashion Habit, has taught me so much about silhouettes, fabrics, and the integrity behind well-made clothes, and is always inspiring me to grow and evolve my style while keeping it genuine to who I am. In college I scrawled “I feel like shit” on a white t-shirt with a Sharpie and every time I wore it people would stop me on the street and ask me where I got it. I wasn’t even trying to sell them but it was wild how much that idea connected with people. I still carry that lesson into my perspective on what fashion is and how what you wear can affect someone else in a surprising way.
How would you describe your personal style?
My personal style is so based on my mood it’s hard to say. And as I mentioned, I’m obsessed with music. I spend an inordinate amount of time selecting the right album or song to accentuate the moments in my life, and I approach fashion the same way. I have a lot of black. Mostly black in my wardrobe and I’m constantly stealing my partner, Jeremy’s clothes. I never want to look fussy or too put together. I guess if I had to find words, it would be: Grunge-Chic? But that even that feels a little too reductive because I’m known to wear sheer leggings and heels with a dudes blazer.
What inspires your current style?
Until I got into production, I worked in restaurants for my entire career, so I find myself gravitating towards a uniform even when I’m not required to wear one. Anyone that knows me will tell you I sort of fixate on an outfit and wear it repeatedly for spells, and then move on to a new one. I have a very tight/small closet and don’t like to have tons of clothes just for the sake of having them. I prefer to be selective with what I buy and then style a few items in lots of different ways. In my work now as a producer, I’m most comfortable in something more utility-based or functional (pockets are essential), so that I can get down on the ground to plug things in or move heavy shit or set up lights, but still feel like I look cool and not completely trash my clothes.
How did you get started in the Food and Bev industry + sound/podcasting?
I went to music school and played in bands for my entire high school and early adulthood so I was always waiting tables for the flexible schedule and nightly pay outs ha! If you can work when you want and walk with cash, it lends itself to supporting a musician’s lifestyle. When I moved to New York, I got a job at a 3-Michelin star restaurant called Per Se and ended up working at Noma in Copenhagen and The French Laundry in Napa. Those jobs were so thrilling and I got swept up and accidentally became more serious about restaurants than music. At the behest of Jeremy, I eventually started a podcast in 2016 about food and beverage called Effin B Radio to kind highlight the insider baseball and hilarious sidebars of the restaurant industry. The recording part was easy for me since I had gone to school for sound engineering to learn how to record my band and my friends’ bands. Eventually as the podcast took off, I started getting requests to help launch other peoples shows and LMC Soundsystem (my podcast production company) was born. In 2024, I finally opened my very own Brick + Mortar studio in The Navy Yard at Storehouse Nine, and it has been incredible to be out there with everything that they have going on. It feels like Brooklyn or somewhere not-Charleston. There are so many creatives and artists working out there, and it’s just a vibrant, rich, spot to make creative content. We shot all the photos for this edit out there, and you can see it’s just a very special place that’s been restored in the most conscientious ways.
What is a quintessential Lindsay Collins outfit?
Men’s jeans, an oversized t-shirt, and loafers. I try to add feminine touches with jewelry and accessories, or how I wear my hair.
How do you know when you’ve put a good outfit on?
It’s just a feeling. We all know it when we feel it. The older I get, the more I want to invest money in really well-made garments. I keep my clothes for a long time (I’m weirdly attached to them), and have creeping guilt about my past sins with fast fashion. It’s not about being fancy (I’m not rich)…it’s an energetic thing when you know you’re wearing something that an artist designed and made, You care about it more and you feel/look better wearing it. Above all, I just want to look like myself. I’ve never really understood trends. It’s the worst feeling in the world when you walk in a room and there’s three other people wearing the same thing as you. So I’m always striving to capture my own weird essence and express it through the clothes that I choose, and I think that’s something we should all do more often.
I have the amazing honor of interviewing two very talented artists (who also happen to be my friends): Isabel Bornstein and Laura Lee Robinson. Their exhibition “The Snippy Show” opened last week at Hed Hi Studios in Charleston SC and we talk about the process, the concept, and the making of the work.
Find Out More or Purchase Work by going to: https://www.bornisabel.com
Follow Isabel on IG: https://www.instagram.com/isabel.bornstein/
Who’s ready for Thanksgiving? I share my thanksgiving plans and a sneak peak at my newly finished novel. (Also, I miss you. More shows soon. )
This was originally recorded in 2019 at my Grandfather’s home in Goose Creek. I sit down to interview William Dale Ribbeck aka ‘Papa Dale’ and we discuss his big life as a sailor in the United States Navy. He retired as a distinguished Master Diver and his impact on my life is immeasurable. He passed away peacefully in his sleep last night and I am sharing this episode again as a comfort to myself and the many many many people who loved him. When I moved to New York in my early twenties he left me with this advice and I think we can all use it.
“Keep your nose clean ands don’t take no wooden nickels.”
In Memory of Master Chief William Dale Ribbeck
August 13, 1936 – November 6th, 2024
I make a startling realization about Tony Bourdain and Santeria while rewatching ‘No Reservations’.
My guest today is the hilarious Landon Bryant, known for is Instagram account @landontalks where he breaks down customs, sayings, foods and feelings unique to the South. His wildly funny videos explain things like “what is piddlin’ or what it means to “take to the bed.” In this episode he candidly shares what the best part about his overnight success is and if you love this episode you should go see him do stand-up LIVE Sunday Night July 21st, @ The Wits End in North Charleston. The first show is sold out but they added a second show at 9:00pm with the option for a meet and greet!! GO GET TICKETS. His jokes are even sweeter in person.
Special thanks to Nameless NumberHead and Terri K. for making this recording possible.
TICKETS TO SEE LANDON LIVE: https://www.witsendcharleston.com/shows/273582
It’s been a long time…
I say “Frozen Ice” a lot in this episode but what I meant to say is “shaved ice” either way…don’t do it.
I come back from a short hiatus to chat with my childhood friend The Cornbread Cowboi. Though the internet knows him as the southern swaggy Duke of Drip (and hilarious meme king) I grew up with Orry Lee Kennedy in a small town in South Carolina called Williston. When we were growing up the population was 3243, today it’s down to down to just 2843. We talk about how he went from slicing brisket in a BBQ restaurant in Tampa to having over 600k followers on IG and being a full time performer with an epic closet of vintage american iconography. He’s hilarious and genuine and it was a real treat to sit down with him after all these years. Love you, O-Eazy.
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This episode was recorded in front of a LIVE studio audience during ‘Effin’ Breakfast’ at the Counter Culture Training Center in downtown Charleston on 3/9/24.
My guest today is the wildly charming and incredibly talented Hannah Marie Welton of Welton’s Tiny Bakeshop, Charleston’s darling jewel of a bakery that has us all wrapped around its tiny little finger. Hannah candidly shares how she and her husband Zachary created their iconic “Honey Pie” while cooking in the jungles of Tulum and dives into their origin story in the kitchen at Sean Brock’s: Husk. It’s no secret that I adore them and their entire team and I hope you enjoy this conversation and one day have a chance to try their exquisite baked goods for yourself. A special thanks to Counter Culture for sponsoring this epic event and to every single person who braved an actual flood to be apart of this unforgettable day. ILSYM. You’re the effin’ best.
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Plus, I lay out the extraordinary line up for ‘SECRET SHOW’ aka Skewerz two-erz and remind you to DM me for the password. MARCH 9th 6 – 9pm 85 1/12 Spring Street
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I FINALLY get a chance to eat at King BBQ and then go twice in two days. PLUS a verrrrrry exciting announcement about when (March 9th) and where I can make you your very own Effin Breakfast. (Tickets go on sale next week!!!) (ok Bye)
I jump on for a short and sweet reminder that tickets are now live for “Rock the Block” a fundraiser hosted by Home Team BBQ benefitting families whose children are suffering from pediatric brain cancer. This delicious block party is always a blast and I will be emceeing it alongside the amazing crew at Home Team BBQ downtown. Come hanggggg.
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Plus a BIG HAPPY BIRTHDAY to all the wild weirdos born in February!!! Most of all my darling son Luca.
I wax poetic about fast food breakfast and have a full blown love affair with a slice of chocolate cake from Welton’s Tiny Bakeshop.
I find out I’m actually younger than I thought and share a method for making chicken breast taste good.
After a holiday hiatus, I’m back and I’ve brought a guest. We recorded this episode in the studio of Tim Hussey, where a freshly finished painting hangs on the wall along with photographs he’s taken and countless scribbled notes from him, to him. Tim is a legend in the world of art and a Charleston gem who graciously and candidly shares his experience and wisdom gained from being a life-long artist who, at 53, is still evolving.
Check out Tim’s work by going to: http://www.husseyart.com
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After my trip to LA gets cancelled I try to find the silver lining and share some holiday memories of days gone by.
I recap a very unforgettable Thanksgiving and get on a small tangent about couples having joint accounts on Facebook. It’s just as non-sequitur as it sounds. To you and yours!
Where ever you are this holiday season I hope you have an emotional support appetizer nearby. I’m grateful for ALL OF YOU (especially you, Susan).
I chronicle my journey with Jason Stanhope and meatballs and celebrate the opening of his new spot Lowland (at 36 George Street) by rambling on for 20 minutes about meatballs and loyalty. Plus, I tease out a holiday event that I ostensibly made up without consulting anyone involved. What could go wrong?
I try to find someone to sweep my chimney and contemplate a way to make thanksgiving hit harder this year.
I’m back and extra spooky. After a 3 week break I return to ponder if someone has cursed me or if it’s just that time of year??! And then later in the episode I get excited to cook a small snack party for six people.
COME HANG AT HED HI STUDIO on SATURDAY 10/28 from 5-8 for the closing of LAZY BOY
I get hype about Jeremy’s solo show at Hed Hi on October 14th from 6-10pm AND make a case for soup season lasting all year long.
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My guest today is the brilliant Fletcher Willams III. Fletcher is a multidisciplinary artist based in Charleston, S.C and we discuss his prolific career, his jaw-dropping solo exhibition at the International African American Museum (on view until December 3rd, GET THERE.) and what he has his sights on next.
Find Out More by Going To: http://www.fletcher3.com
Register for Fletcher’s Artist Talk at the IAAM on October 11, 2023 :
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I sit down with LIZZY KOURY, Founder of ‘Rhus’ (FKA The Home Spice) to hear what’s new with her amazing za’atar brand turned snack brand. Lizzy has worked in some incredible restaurants and now lives and works in NYC and we had a real sweet little chat about being an entrepreneur (and how lonely, scary, wild, weird, awesome, fucked up it is) and why really good snacks are more fun than most meals.
BUY RHUS HERE: GO GET IT
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On this very SPECIAL episode of Effin B Radio I sit down with my guest Host, Henry Riggs and his pal Carmen Christopher (of FX The Bear, I Think You Should Leave, Killing It, Joe Pera Talks To You, Shrill and more) about his SHOW TONIGHT 9/12 AT LOFI 8pm. Go grab tickets!!! Do it!!!! … Continue reading Episode 262: Carmen Christopher Can’t Talk About That →
I unintentionally go on a cooking strike and ponder whether or not Snicker-doodles are considered retro? PLUS, we visit the International African American Museum and it. is. incredible. Go check out Fletcher Williams iii solo exhibition “When it Rains it Shines” (and the entire museum!!!) nowwwww.
When Hurricane Idalia sweeps through Charleston the only defense I can muster is some unpractical dips and slightly salty soups. Hope everyone is safe and sound.
If you hurry there may still be tickets to Rip City at the Movies. HURRY..CLICK HERE Plus, I start to notice something strange happening with my canned beans and remind everyone that making a fancy breakfast is really the only thing separating us from animals and AI.
I get salty about getting scientific in the kitchen and shout out JEREMY CROFT for being featured in the newest Charleston Mag.
I babble on endlessly about how magical SKEWERZ (an excellent art show with very good snacks) was. My most sincere and unending gratitude to Jeremy Croft, Robert E. Pratt, Tara + Jon Darling, Isabel Bornstein, Paul Cristina, Jeremy Croft, Chloe Hogan, Nathan McClements, Sean Money, Elizabeth G., Katy Mixon and Laura Lee Robinson.
I receive a care package of the most gorgeous Chanterelle mushrooms and attempt to perfect the French omelette. Plus! SKEWERZ (and excellent art show with very good snacks) is NEXT Saturday. July 22nd at our house! DM me for the address!!!!
I share what I learned on the hottest day of the year and remind you to RSVP for SKEWERZ (an excellent art show with very good snacks) by emailing me effinbradi@gmail.com or DM me on IG @effinbradio. ❤️
I talk about an iced matcha latte from SightSee Coffee (Thanks Maari!!) that really did it for me and make a case for not watching season two of ‘The Bear’. Plus, what does one do with a fairytale eggplant? Is it a designer vegetable?? Is it the cock-a-poo of vegetables??? Or is it simply a … Continue reading Episode 252:Grimms’ Fairy Tale Eggplant →
I get my house ready for a guest and wonder why I can’t care more about my pantry. PLUS Rip City is on the road, if you’re in Savannah come see us tonight (6/22) at Front Porch Improv!!! Or at Lo-Fi in Charleston on Saturday (6/23). It’s ROAD T(RIP City)!!! Get TICKETS :HERE
I am so thrilled to be attending and speaking at the Annual FAB Workshop here in Charleston June 12-15th If you’re attending, lets hang!!! See my Schedule Below: Check out FAB: https://www.thisisfab.com
I try to change people’s mind about a recipe that I can’t stop making and once again question my instagram “strategy”.
We have an incident with the chickens and I make a lot of various asparagus dishes on a long weekend.
I tell everyone about an exciting art show/party happening in JULY and briefly wax poetic about the truly perfect fried rice at Jackrabbit Filly.
I recap a recent trip to NYC by rambling on about Superiority Burger and Laser Wolf and remind you that you can come see me talk all things PODCAST LIVE on Thursday May 25th @ 10 am at the Cigar Factory. ALSO tickets for Rip City (The SNL of Charleston) are on saleeeeee… grab them!
Claim Your Seat (FREE) at my LIVE PODCAST x Between Two Brokers: HERE
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A few weeks ago I sat down with the lovely Michelle Zauner, New York Times best-selling Author of Crying in H Mart AND the lead singer of Japanese Breakfast. On this bonus episode I play a few of my favorite questions from the live event (hosted by Charleston Wine and Food Festival) and prattle on about how wonderful you all made my birthday. Consider this my gift to you.
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Grab a SIGNED copy of ‘Crying In H Mart’ HERE from the lovely folks at Blue Bicycle Books
I HAVE A GUEST?! I have a guest! Nathan McClements is on the show. This prolific creator/painter/musician is not only one of the coolest artists in Charleston but he’s a dear friend and I went on location to his brand new studio space in North Charleston to hear all about what he’s up to. It’s a vibe, as the children used to say.
Check out Nathan’s insanely cool work on IG: https://www.instagram.com/nemcclements/?hl=en
You’ll be glad you did.
I forage some (tons) of blackberries in my neighborhood and get surprised by a notification about Jerry Springer dying.
I review the Magnolia Bakery cupcake recipe and talk about what a mediocre neighbor I am.
PLUS A VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY BEST BUD: MAARI “Big Horn” SUORSA. I U.
I change my mind about asparagus and tell you to go to Welton’s Tiny Bake shop for the Tiny Loaf (plus jam).
I am slowly coming back to life after a week-ish off. I get excited about my upcoming event with Michelle Zauner of Japanese Breakfast AND Crying In H-Mart on April 18th and come to the realization that pizza just doesn’t taste as good when you can’t taste it.
IF YOU’RE IN CHARLESTON TODAY FRIDAY 3/31 GO TO REDUX TO SEE NATHAN MCCLEMENTS + CAROLINE HERRING’S SHOWWWWW. 5-8pm at REDUX
Sorelle is perhaps one of the most difficult reservations to score in the city. Boasting multiple dining rooms and two different concepts, this jaw-dropping spot by the Michael Mina Group is truly unlike any other restaurant in Charleston. On today’s show I sit down with Chef Nick Dugan to hear about the 7 year long process of renovating historic 88 Broad street and what the reception has been like so far.
Learn More by going to: https://www.sorellecharleston.com
This podcast is brought to you by fancy Nutella. (Just kidding it’s not but please sponsor the show.)I get excited about a little spring fling and make a new playlist on Spotify! Plus, I tell you where to get my favorite baguette and go on a meandering detour about restaurant playlists that never change.
There are so many thrilling events to go to this weekend, I need to clone myself. (See Links Below) This week I checked out Charleston’s newest restaurant, Sorelle. Plus, I gear up for Charleston Wine and Food Festival and finally make FIG’s Ricotta Gnocchi at home.
Friday 2/24: Mechanical River and Friends with Art by Nathan McClements
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I sit down with the creators of RIP CITY and my dear friends Maari + Henry to talk about the shows return to the stage and how excited we all are for it. Grab your tickets to the next one (TOMORROW SAT. 2/18/23 )
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I try to get cute with a birthday treat and end up making a major discovery about Rice Krispie Treats. PLUS, when I’m faced with seeing my best friend Maari’s play and getting my take-out order on time, things get really real.
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In an incredible turn of events I convince Charleston artist, Jeremy Croft to be a guest on my show. We talk about art and how many hours a day we spend talking to each other and I just love him very much. We also briefly touch on how he worked at a Chile’s in case you thought this podcast wasn’t about restaurants anymore…
Jeremy is showing a new group of paintings at Last Saint, tomorrow, Friday 2/3/23 from 5pm on. Stop by and check his work out for yourself.
http://www.jeremycroft.net
I’m joined IN PERSON by the one and only Robert Pratt, we talk Rip City (tickets still available!!!) our weekend plans and what we got at the magnificent Welton’s Tiny Bakeshop.
I read a very short Ode to the Stromboli on air and lament about my broken fridge. PLUS, I’m officially allowed to tell you that I’m a panelist in the 2023 line up for FAB (a food and beverage conference hosted right here in Charleston!) You can get tickets starting March 3, 2023 but you can apply for a scholarship NOW by click this link: https://www.thisisfab.com/scholarship/
Tickets for RIP CITY (an experimental comedy show hosted by Nameless Numberhead ) 1/28/23
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I decide to phone a friend to sort out my feelings on some recent food headlines, including but not limited to René Redzepi announcing Noma’s imminent closure in 2024, AI in restaurants in Charleston and Trader Joe’s lack of food. Robert and I both worked at Noma for free, coincidentally, and we weigh in on what the announcement means for the food world.
Follow Robert on Instagram + Tik Tok. @chezchezrobert
I take a second to acknowledge that I’ve been accidentally having more people over to my house and have really been enjoying it. Plus, the power of Amanda Plunkett’s Cream Puff at Babas on Cannon and why we all must eventually detox from that cheeseboard life.
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It’s not what you think. No food predictions here…(I hate those…can we just all agree that those are pointless and boring.) On today’s show I look back on last year and then look forward into 2023 and then I hurt my neck so I decide to just hang out right here..in the world of Effin B Radio..right now. Follow your dreams people, unless you’re like me and only have nightmares about having it out with everyone you’ve ever worked with, in which case I recommend following your day dreams or lucid dreams only. Happy New Year. Thank you for hanging on for nearly 7 years. I can’t wait to see what this year brings.
I remind everyone to TIP THEIR SERVERS this holiday season for the love of god. Plus, I ask a question that’s been kicking around in my brain for a while: What Do People Want From Food Media?????
There’s a bunch of fun holiday markets and shows and other shit happening in Charleston this month! I talk about a few and manage to resurrect my holiday spirit. By the end of the episode I’m even mildly excited about December in spite of myself.
Then, I take way too long to go over all the different snacks I’ll be making on Christmas Eve and caution you against humiliating your guests by making, ridiculous, impossible-to-eat, sloppy, giant, stupid canapés.
can·a·pé
/ˈkanəˌpā,ˈkanəpē/
“a small French passed hors d’oeuvre. AKA one-biters.” (I made this definition up. but it’s accurate.)
However, if your goal is to humiliate your guests…I provide a few good examples of just how to do that. Whatever you’re into, there’s something for everyone. Bah H—appy Holidays….
After a tough couple of weeks, I came extremely close to cancelling Thanksgiving altogether…but a well-timed message from a dear friend in F&B brought me back to “the table”. Happy Thanksgiving to all, and here’s to doing exactly what you can and not a bit more.
I remind everyone that CREATIVE MORNINGS TICKETS go live this Monday (10/31) at 10am! I’m reminded of my own Minero Burrito hot tip, and get pumped for Nathan McClements show tonight (10/29) at Hed Hi. Can someone tell me when trick-or-treating is happening? Thanks.
A listener asks me my thoughts on the TikTok Trend “Butter Boards” and I get into party planning mode for Thanksgiving in spite of myself…(yes, planning starts now…)
On this extra short but very sweet episode I share three things I’m making this weekend, talk about an EGG-cellent burrito I made and remind you to hang in there if you feel like your life’s going down the drain. PLUS, I’ll see you at Babas on Cannon for Crepes (tomorrow Saturday 10/15).
I’ve been talking to a lot of people who say dining out doesn’t feel worth it these days. I stumble through my thoughts on why that is and make a case for having a third (or fourth or fifth) party taste your food if you’re selling it for money.
I crank out a very hurried episode to give you some ideas for what to cook/make for breakfast lunch and dinner (that won ‘t go bad or necessarily require electricity) during a hurricane! If you’re in Charleston, stay safe. ✌️ 🌀
I talk about 3 pumpkin adjacent things I want to make this weekend…one of them being Daniel Boulud’s STUFFED CHEESE PUMPKIN. 🎃
I get a new sweatsuit and make an extraordinarily satisfying skillet granola. PLUS, I’m so excited to be speaking at Creative Mornings on September 30th!! Claim tickets by clicking: HERE
I share an update about the art show being rescheduled!! PLUS, why I’m currently obsessed with Rancho Lewis, the Italian cookie I’m dunking into coffee this long weekend and moreeee…
I get an unexpected note from a friend’s mom and tease out an exciting and whacky PARTY happening..whispers at my house…this October.
I remind everyone to come try and dunk me in the dunk tank to raise money for W.R.E.N. (supporting reproductive freedom in SC) THIS MONDAY 8/22/22 at The Whale from 5-8pm and talk about my favorite new pillow. Plus, I make a peach crisp and run out of time.
On today’s show I sit down with Restaurant-Meme-Mogul, Eli Sussman. I think Eli is extremely funny and so does everyone on Instagram who’s ever worked in a restaurant. GO SEE THE MEMES HERE: https://www.instagram.com/thesussmans/?hl=en and listen in to find out more about how he became the king of the meme, where you can eat his … Continue reading Episode 212: Restaurant Meme Mania with Eli Sussman →
JEREMY CROFT IS HAVING AN ART SHOW AT STEMS AND SKINS!!! August 4th 2022 @ 7pm and I really hope you come to it. There will be cool wines and gorgeous paintings and good times. Check out his beautiful work here: https://www.instagram.com/_jeremy_croft/ Purchase Jeremy’s Work Here: http://www.jeremycroft.net PLUS, I get deep in the weeds trying … Continue reading Episode 211: FIFO →
I accidentally confess to being a terrible babysitter as a teenager and take an obnoxious stab at air fryers. Plus, I explain why if you want to sponsor the show…now is the time. (sorry about the air fryer thing… if that’s your thing)
In some strange turn of events I’m the first person EVER to invite Aimee France on a podcast?? She is known on instagram as yungkombucha420 and her cakes quite literally stopped me in my tracks. Clearly I’m not alone in that because she recently made Chloë Sevigny’s wedding cake and has more orders than she … Continue reading Episode 209: CAKE CAKE CAKE with Aimee France aka Yungkombucha420 →
My esteemed guest today is April Dove and we talk all about brews. April is the Founder of Tha CommUNITY Brew: a multi-brew initiative that is seeking out a change in the craft beer industry. We discuss how she fell in love with beer during a trip to Germany, how she got so good at … Continue reading Episode 208: Tha CommUNITY Brew with April Dove →
Lindsay briefly addresses the overturning of Roe V. Wade and talks about a S’more + Peanut Butter Cup Hybrid that was inspired by her days at Cold Stone Creamery. PLUS. Which one of you consulted on that FX show The Bear? I wanna know. Show yourself.
Lindsay talks us through her personal Billboard Pop Chart of take-out and shares the upsetting news that she’s once again on tik tok.
Lindsay sits down with Nameless Numberhead’s always hilarious Maari Suorsa and incredibly talented stand up comedian Beth Stelling for an extra special (Wednesday?!?) edition of Effin B Radio. Beth has comedy specials streaming now on HBO + Netflix and writes for some of the funniest shows you know (most recently Rick + Morty ) and … Continue reading Episode 205: Beth Stelling Loves Bagels →
Lindsay almost burns down her parents outdoor kitchen and tells you about a place in John’s Island that she is now a regular at. Plus, why the classic Chocolate Delight is the perfect early summer treat.
Mere Brugler is an amazing young chef (and loyal Effin b radio listener! 😘) who has worked at some of the coolest spots in the country like Chubby Fish, Le Farfalle, Leon’s, Found Oyster and more. But when she got COVID in 2020 she completely lost her ability to taste..which sort of makes cooking um….difficult. … Continue reading Episode 203: Blind Tasting with Mere Brugler →
Lindsay recaps her recent trip to LA and begs the internet for a proper pickle preparation method.
It’s my 36th birthday! I talk about a very fun dinner party we accidentally threw recently and thank you all for staying by my side after all this time. PLUS! 3 things I want to make for brunch this weekend.
Lindsay shares three things she’s excited to do in Charleston THIS weekend and three things she’s cooking. Plus a short soliloquy on why panzanella salad is the kitchen sink of “salads”.
Lindsay swears off giving people restaurant recommendations and asks the audience for a hush puppy recipe.
Lindsay discovers a new love for gardening and shares three things she’s excited about making this weekend.
Lindsay gushes about what a treasure Abundant Seafood is (if you live in Charleston check them out in Park Circle or Shem Creek in Mount Pleasant) and confesses a deep…dark…secret about a food she pretends to like.
Lindsay has to face the music about whether or not she deserves a CSA. Plus, an ancient pearl of wisdom from a former co-worker comes in handy in a sad situation.
I am in awe of my two guests Ben Towill and Charlie Layton. This interview features two incredible members of Charleston’s F&B community and I hope you love it and MOST OF ALL DONATE. (Donate by clicking here: https://www.dreamboats.us ). Check out more about The Dreamboats below: Each year, Talisker Whiskey presents the Atlantic Challenge, … Continue reading Episode 194: The Dreamboats with Benjamin Towill and Charles Layton →
After having some ear pain, Lindsay uncovers a highly disturbing doctors office hiding in plain sight. Plus, Charleston Wine and Food Festival is upon us. Start hydrating now. And don’t forget to come party tomorrow, Saturday February 26th from 11am-5pm at Home Team BBQ downtown Charleston and help us raise money for a very special … Continue reading Episode 193: Ears For Fears →
On this episode I talk about my nightly cereal addiction and toy with the idea of a LIVE call-in feature for the show and pose this question: Are Millennials the only people on the internet?
Lindsay rattles off three things she’s making this weekend…(it’s actually more like five if you count the panda cupcake talk…)
Lindsay praises David Chang’s ramen recipes and gets excited about a brand new show on HBO max by Helen Cho and Lisa Ling! Grab Tickets to Hogs For The Cause on Feb 26th here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rock-the-block-2022-tickets-233952898417
Lindsay gets tired of soup and wonders why she isn’t better at saying “Carnitas”. Plus she shares three things she’s making this weekend.
Lindsay shares three things she’s making this weekend, three things she’s excited about in Charleston (HELLO OLD LI’S RESTAURANT!!!!) and why she’s always early to every pop-up.
You can easily substitute any raw crunchy vegetable (carrots, celery, fennel) and your favorite cheese and this would be delicious 2 medium radishes (watermelon or French breakfast) 8 oz of Gruyère cheese half of it sliced into triangles and the other half in chunks 1 tablespoon of good olive oil 1 – 2 teaspoons or … Continue reading Radishes + Gruyère →
Over Night Cinnamon Rolls Recipe created by: Lindsay Collins Prep Time 1 hourCook Time 30 minutes Resting Time 1 hour or overnightTotal Time 2 hours 30 minutes Yeast Mixture: 1 tsp granulated sugar10 ml active dry yeast one (0.25 oz package) 1/2 cup warm water 110F/45C Milk Mixture: 1/2 cup milk1/4 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup unsalted butter cubed 1 teaspoon salt Dough: 2 large eggs room temperature, lightly beaten 4 cups … Continue reading Christmas Cinnamon Rolls →
Lindsay describes her dream car and shares one of her more bizarre holiday memories in the form of a story. Like A Christmas Carol..but less well-written.
What is Cascara? Lindsay is joined by Allyson Sutton, Michael Mai and Joel Sadler AKA the founders of Huskwell to find out. If you want to taste this wildly complex, sustainably-delicious beverage for yourself you can check out the super-cool event happening TONIGHT (12/10/21) at Babas on Cannon here in Charleston SC from 4pm-8pm. For … Continue reading Episode 184: Huskwell with Allyson Sutton, Michael Mai and Joel Sadler →
Lindsay’s holiday spirit is MIA? BUT she gets excited for the forthcoming restaurant Vern’s from O.G. friends of the pod, Bethany and Dano Heinze.
Lindsay admits that there were some things she had to learn the hard way while hosting Thanksgiving and gets excited about the latest Holiday Cocktail Party Guide: The Effin’ Holidays, created by the brilliant Amanda Greeley (which is now live @effinbradio )
Lindsay makes hot rollers out of the canned goods in a Green Bean Casserole and gives her final thoughts on how to have an actually Happy Thanksgiving.
Lindsay rapidly rattles off all of the ways she is doing to plan for a successful and “stress-free” (LOL) Thanksgiving. It’s not a hysterical, stressful, frantic brain dump of an episode at all. Promise.
Lindsay goes on a Halloween bender and shares her tips for what to do (and what NOT to do) with all that leftover candy.
My esteemed guest is Laurie Woolever, author of “Bourdain: The Definitive Oral Biography” (and World Travel!) We discuss her latest book, how her life has changed since his death and how not drinking is actually pretty great. This episode is brought to you by our beloved SPONSOR: Aimwell. ❤️ click below to snag tickets to … Continue reading Episode 178: Bourdain: The Definitive Oral Biography with Laurie Woolever →
I celebrate a major milestone for the podcast and can finally share who NEXT WEEKS SUPER SPECIAL GUEST IS!!! (It’s pretty epic…) Plus I explain how I know that everyone in America’s favorite dessert is probably cheesecake.
I tease out some fun new video content that’s in the works and laugh about one listener who messaged me saying they wished that I still did the podcast. (Spoiler Alert: I do “still do the podcast”).
After some technical difficulties I have to re-record this episode and come up with a whole new show on the fly and….well…it shows. I lament about how hard it is to make a kid’s birthday cake and ramble on about sweet potato pie.
Lindsay makes a case for hot tea and shares a story about the first Chef she ever worked for. This episode is dedicated in Loving Memory To Dietrich aka Dee.
I do whatever it takes to get a TOMATO TARTE TATIN from FIG and lament about a cake I made that fell. Plus! I use my super sleuth skills to try and figure out who is behind all these exciting new pop ups.
I talk about a super fun party happening TONIGHT (Saturday August 7th) at Estadio and read a short story ALOUD that I wrote about a place I almost worked at many many many moons ago.
I added peaches to my BLT and I’ll never be the same. If you haven’t used Red Clay’s Spicy Peach Honey I recommend you go grab a bottle stat. Plus, I recap fun times in NYC and a very hilariously, needy relationship with Resy.
I’ve really been making up for lost time and hitting up lots of places to eat. Some of the highlights include BAR ROLLINS, BAR GEORGE, EL MOLINO AND BABAS ON CANNON to name a few. Plus, I mull over why Charleston’s Food Critic leaving her post wasn’t a bigger story?
I recap some stand out meals I’ve had recently (I’m lookin’ at you, Chubby Fish and Stems and Skins) and remind everyone that sliced raw fish is the best snack to impress your friends at your next above ground pool party. OH and I share a hot, new Back of The Bag Banger sent in … Continue reading Episode 168: Hot Calzone Summer →
I introduce a new segment for Effin b radio called “Back of the Bag Bangers” and try to get you to come to an improv show by snagging a ticket at http://www.numberheadcomedy.com/tickets. I also go on and on about the spot I can’t get out of my head: Cudaco. THE FISH SANDY IS epic, the … Continue reading Episode 167: Back Of The Bag Bangers →
Lindsay sits down with Germaine Jenkins, co-founder of Fresh Future Farm and Bridget Besaw, an environmental documentarian, to discuss the forthcoming documentary about FOOD APARTHEID in America: ROOTED. The episode is incredible, but first and foremost please pause the show and go to http://www.rootedfilm.com and donate to their Kickstarter. The film is currently in a … Continue reading Episode 166: Germaine Jenkins + Bridget Besaw of ROOTED a documentary film about FOOD APARTHEID IN AMERICA →
Lindsay sits down with Maryam Ghaznavi, The Chef and Owner of Ma’am Saab, to discuss her incredible and unexpected path to becoming a Chef. She and her husband are bringing unforgettable Pakistani cuisine to Charleston and her story is one you won’t want to miss. Their new spot on Meeting Street is opening this summer … Continue reading Episode 165: Chef Maryam Ghaznavi is inspiring us all! →
After an unsettling experience at a restaurant opening, Lindsay grapples with Instagram and what it means to be an “influencer”. Listen to her on-air existential crisis now.
Lindsay invites Argentinian artist: Isabel Bornstein on the show to discuss her amazing work, her time in restaurants and how images of comfort food worked their way into her exquisite collages. Before listening to this, I HIGHLY SUGGEST that you check out her work here: Born a Collage so you can have a visual of … Continue reading Episode 163: Born a Collage with Isabel Bornstein →
I finally muster up the energy to record an episode in 2021. My old pal Joe Nierstedt and my new pal Kev Nierstedt come on the show to discuss their pop-up KATSUBŌ (which I am currently obsessed with. I have nearly perfect attendance!) We talk what makes a ramen broth different from a tradtional stock … Continue reading Episode 162: Noodz with Joe and Kevin Nierstedt →
Lindsay gets excited about her Holiday HOT TIPS and reminisces fondly about a serving job in her recent past that she hid from people for a long time.
I have so many questions about cooking with cannabis. What is “decarbing”? How do you incorporate THC into a dinner party without getting catastrophically stoned right at the end? Lucky for me the hilarious and wildly talented hosts of Weed + Grub (a podcast about exactly that) have all the answers. Mike Glazer and Mary … Continue reading Episode 160: Weed + Grub →
This will sound like a sweeping statement but this episode with Tamara Reynolds of the fabled supper club “The Sunday Night Dinner in Astoria” and creator of Van Alst Kitchen is one of my favorite episodes in the history of Effin B Radio. She has had a fascinating career, endless stories and is truly hilarious … Continue reading Episode 159: Tamara Reynolds Is Trying →
I invite a couple of pros on to help make Thanksgiving less awful for all of you seasoned vets and terrified first-timers alike. Hayley Feldman of Chez Tex in Venice, CA and Alfia Muzio of Vestal Life in NYC bring all of their incredible insight to tackle questions that range from “Should I brine my … Continue reading Episode 158: Thanks For Making Thanksgiving Easier →
Freaking out because the days feel like month-long weeks and Thanksgiving is 20 days away? We can’t make Nevada hurry up but we can help you plan for Thanksgiving and that’s exactly what we intend to do! Your old pal Lindsay is teaming up Hayley Feldman and Alfia Muzio (two extremely qualified professionals) to tackle … Continue reading Episode 157: Thanksgiving Hotline Bling! →
Lindsay shares a new Halloween sketch on this months DIGIRIP, tells stories of her childhood halloweens gone by, gives you her favorite apple pie recipe (from Pies and Thighs in Brooklyn) and falls madly in love with Doughboyz Pizza. OH and she challenges us all to think of Steamed Artichokes as the oyster of the … Continue reading Episode 156: Psycho Candy →
Lindsay sits down with KJ Kearney, creator of the hunger-pang inducing: Black Food Fridays and Molly Fienning, CEO of Red Clay Hot Sauce to talk about their exciting new partnership.
Lindsay has a record breaking ear infection and takes Nyquil ( the RECOMMENDED DOSE..relax) seconds before recording this very brief episode about why you should always experiment in the kitchen.
Lindsay interviews the brilliant Vivian Howard on today’s episode. They talk about everything from her forthcoming book “This Will Make It Taste Good” to her early years cooking in NYC and of course the brand new concept in Charleston: Handy and Hot. She’s rad and this conversation is fun from the very beginning. You Can … Continue reading Episode 153: Vivian Howard Does It All. →
Lindsay watches a movie she doesn’t understand and makes a brownie sundae. Don’t worry Vivian Howard is on next week. (seriously)
Lindsay gets taken on an epic date by Nikki Fairman and lives to tell the tale. (NOTE: I am deeply sorry for the snap-crackle-popping on this episode. I had a bad mic cord and didn’t know until I had finished recording. Please forgive this assault on your lovely ears)
Lindsay Collins sits down with the immensely talented and completely lovely, Lindsey Harris Shorter. Lindsey has an amazing eye for beauty and her stunning photography features humans, FOOD, shoes, places, faces and more. You can ogle her work over at https://lindseyharrisshorter.com
Lindsay calls up Alfia Muzio to discuss her latest project Vestal ( a rad culinary consultancy helping you with all things cooking at-home) and how she went from passing the Bar to being a line cook in some of NYC’s coolest restaurants. They talk about her time working in the Bon Appetite Test Kitchen and how … Continue reading Episode #149:Vestal Life (4 Life) with Alfia Muzio →
Lindsay is cursed by the cooking gods and weighs in on an Eater article that slammed Thomas Keller’s TAK Room.
“Porrón” a comedy short written by Lindsay debuts today! The geniuses of Nameless Numberhead brought this sketch to life with the help of Kyle Perritt at Seamless Pictures. She sits down with the cast to talk what it was like to film this silly short on location at Estadio here in Charleston.
Lindsay apologizes for going silent and laments on how masks have forced her to smell her own breath.
Lindsay takes a break from calling her pals (don’t worry Corona-Phone-A-Friend is coming back with special guests Cynthia Wong and Rudy Mohosky later this week) to check in and tell you what she’s been eating and cooking in this wild post-Covid-19 world.
Lindsay calls up Chef Mike Lata, Chef and Co-owner of FIG Restaurant and The Ordinary here in Charleston SC to see how the properties are proceeding following the mandate to close all dining rooms in restaurants across South Carolina. Wise words here, people….listen up.
In the second part of our series on Covid-19 vs. Restaurants, we cover two new cities: Savannah, Georgia and Austin, Texas. Danny Skalak reports on the situation in Savannah and why statistics can be deceiving. Arjav Ezekiel tells us about a brilliant petition he wrote to get relief for the people suffering the terrifying financial ramifications … Continue reading Episode #142: Corona-Phone-A-Friend II →
Lindsay calls up a few friends in the industry to see how people are coping with the Covid-19 ramifications all over the country. She calls restaurant royalty: Katie Bell and the endlessly talented Chef Suzanne Cupps of 232 Bleeker in NYC and then switches time zones to chat with the Duke of Hospitality himself: Robert … Continue reading Episode #141: Corona Phone-a Friend →
Lindsay urges you to eat at restaurants during these wild times and recaps the 15th Annual Charleston Wine and Food Festival.
In this episode Lindsay retells a story about a Perfect Manhattan and accidentally says “Perfect Martini” instead…no less than 4 times because she was a little nervous doing the show LIVE at the Charleston Wine and Food Festival Office. She interviews the endlessly interesting Corrie Wang, two time published author and co-owner of Jack Rabbit … Continue reading Episode #139: LIVE at CHWFF feat CORRIE WANG →
Lindsay is back from the dead. She ponders whether wellness and F & B can ever truly go together AND She shares THREE chances for you to come hang with her this month alone…yah know to make up for lost time. Check them out below and let’s effin b together!!!! 2/12 @ 4pm LIVE … Continue reading Episode # 137: LET’S EFFIN B TOGETHER →
Lindsay grapples with why restaurant folks feel the need to over-do it when it comes to “hospitality” and recounts her kids’ recent Hot Chocolate Stand.
Lindsay is joined by Kwei Fei’s own David Schuttenberg to talk about non-edible garnish and some other stuff. BUT MOST IMPORTANTLY: David leads a Guided Meditation and subliminally teaches you how to make something while he does it. Tune in and drop out.
Lindsay dons a new strategy for Thanksgiving and reminds everyone to come to the Tin Roof THIS SUNDAY AT 7pm FOR EXCESS BOXES. (a comedy showwww)
Lindsay fosters some puppies and tries to suss out Charleston’s latest controversial restaurant review. Plus, the war wages on in the picky-kid realm as she tries to get her kids to eat something besides peanut butter.
Lindsay interviews her grandfather: William Dale Ribbeck (pictured above) who sailed all over the world as a Diver in the US Navy. He reminisces on the food that he ate during his travels.
What is the ultimate hurricane snack? Well it’s not soup, that’s for damn sure. Lindsay ponders this question and reveals the true secret behind her lifelong sense of urgency in this podcast brought to you by Hurricane Dorian.
Kate Fagan competes in a coffee competition (judged by Effin B Radio’s “Bari-Star” and total genius: Michael Mai ) using oat milk and wearing very dope sneakers. Kathryn Budig dominates food trivia and makes peach toast while levitating and Lindsay interviews them both.
Lindsay roasts a chicken, is tortured by a circling plane and dreams of a bread delivery service: a BSA, if you will.
Lindsay apologizes for taking so long to put out an episode and launches into a lecture on hot mayonnaise. Happy Birthday, America.
Lindsay sits down with BBQ behemoth Sam Jones to talk preserving tradition while still evolving and what it’s like to be a third generation Whole Hog pit master. His brand new book Whole Hog is filled with beautiful stories and treasured recipes but the best part of the show might just be Sam reading a … Continue reading S4:E23: THINGS YOU HEAR STANDIN’ AROUND with SAM JONES →
Lindsay sits down with a few of the amazing minds behind Women In Hospitality United for a special edition of Effin B Radio. Co-Founders Erin Fairbanks and Elizabeth Meltz along with Advisor Patricia Duffy tell the story behind WIHU and shine some light on exactly how this amazing group plans to create solutions for women … Continue reading Special Edition: Women In Hospitality United →
Lindsay makes Peach Toast, fixes up her patio and successfully uses everything in the CSA box. PLUS she shares her new favorite spot in North Charleston: A Mexican Sports Bar called Rigo’s and explains why you should be at the Women In Hospitality United hang on June 9th!
After a New York Times article paints Charleston’s Food Scene with an ominous brush, Lindsay reflects on the current climate of the hospitality industry in the Holy City.
Lindsay discusses the importance of working clean, a side of cooking that no one ever wants to talk about because…well..cleaning is boring. but even if it’s not sexy, working clean is essential to being a truly badass cook. She challenges the listeners to step up their home-bar game and reveals the two things you can’t … Continue reading S4:E20: NEXT TO GODLINESS. →
Lindsay sort of haphazardly discusses the recent controversy surrounding Charleston’s food critic Hanna Raskin and one restaurant’s decision to ban her. She waxes poetic about her favorite way to eat Okra and apologizes for ripping off Samin Nosrat accidentally (before she watched the Netflix series) back in January. Oh boy, is there egg on her … Continue reading S4:E19: LET’S GET CRITICAL →
Lindsay explains why there should be less cookbooks written. Chef Michael Sichel is in the studio and he talks how to tackle the beast that is being the Chef of a stunning new hotel in Charleston: Hotel Bennett.
Lindsay gets lied to in a Lowes Home Improvement Garden Center and also talks James Beard Finalists. Natalie Freihon is in the studio (A throwback to Charleston Wine and Food Festival) and she talks Basic Kitchen and fills us in on opening a second location of The Fat Radish in Savannah.
Lindsay interviews GEOFF RHYNE of Red Clay Hot Sauce on location at the lovely Hotel Bennet outside of the Charleston Wine and Food Festival. She recaps her hang in the Heritage Radio Podcast studio and mourns the MIA fancy CHWFF afterparty.
WHAT’S FOR FAMILY MEAL IS BACK! Lindsay calls up Braydon Sutherland in Paris, FR at the iconic Chez la Vieille and he gives us the skinny on his last six months living abroad. AND Lindsay finally drops the super secret, super rad announcement (it’s pretty epic…listen to the end) and reads a listener letter on … Continue reading S4:E15 Chez la Vieille with Braydon Sutherland →
Lindsay sits down with THE “Fiery Ron” and Adam Rothstein of Home Team BBQ to talk ‘Rock the Block’ an incredible event here in Charleston supporting ‘Hogs for the Cause’, a charity helping families of children dealing with pediatric brain cancer. It’s a heart melt. Listen to find out more about this block party happening … Continue reading S4:E14: HOGS FOR THE CAUSE →
Lindsay gives another shopper unsolicited cheese-plate-building guidance in Trader Joes. Plus, corporate behemoth Chick Fil-a pops up at a food court intended for small businesses to test new concepts AND Lindsay reveals a forthcoming project by yours truly. and lots of other unsolicited advice.
Lindsay breaks her phone, makes sticky buns and talks salt shortages on this weeks better late than never (sort of) show.
Lindsay kicks off the first show of the year with super hot trend predictions for F&B in 2019 and is joined by Rachael Nerney and Julia Deckman, the brilliant artists and creators of Two Top, a Duet Show premiering January 18th. The show is a vibrant collaboration between these two artists featuring … Continue reading S4:E11: GOOD ENOUGH TO EAT feat. RACHAEL NERNEY + JULIA DECKMAN →
Lindsay has a very, extra-special, secret guest in the studio for the final episode of 2018. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. See you on the other sideeeee.
After taking some time off to have a human baby, lindsay is back and she talks last minute gifts for people who cook, how to be a great guest and what to bring to a holiday party. Cheers to another Christmas in the trenches.
After a Charleston restaurant owner is arrested for exposing himself to a group of of women during a private event, the restaurant industry reacts in a rather unexpected way. Lindsay discusses why she chose to publicly address this and the aftermath of her choice to do so.
Things are getting spooky around the studio just in time for everyone’s favorite reason to demand free candy from strangers. PLUS, James London and Geoff Shyatt of Charleston new-comer Chubby Fish are in the studio. We talk team sports, hurricane consequences and why doing yoga as a team sets the perfect tone for a busy … Continue reading S4:E7 – ALL HALLOWS’ EVE feat. CHUBBY FISH →
Lindsay dies a zillion deaths after being listed on Cherry Bombe’s 100. She ponders creating a new charity for people to eat white truffles after an extraordinary lunch at Le Farfalle and our SUPER SPECIAL GUEST OF HONOR is none other than Sara Licklider, co-owner of Lioco Wine Co. It’s an action packed show people!
Lindsay gets all sentimental about the Fall season and goes into a monologue on seasonally appropriate cookies. We call the one and only SAM RYAN who is the General Manager at Tusk and Ava Genes in Portland Oregon and ask him: What’s For Family Meal??!
The King of ‘cue, the Prince of Pork, the Sultan of Smoke, the man, the myth, the LEGEND himself Mr. Rodney Scott is in the studio AND we call up Zahav in Philly to ask them WHAT’S FOR FAMILY MEAL??
Lindsay explains (in explicit detail) her obsession with the over-the-sink kitchen light and what it signifies when it’s flipped on. Plus, with a real vacation on the horizon, we talk what to cook for a crowd and why the pre-marinated pork tenderloin is just downright lazy.
With Hurricane Florence looming off the coast of the Carolinas, Lindsay finds herself sealed in the house pondering snacks. We call Chef Kelly Fields in New Orleans and find out “What’s For Family Meal?” at Willa Jean and what she always has on hand in case of a hurricane. We will be back at full … Continue reading S4:E2 – GO WITH THE FLO feat. KELLY FIELDS →
It’s the first episode of Season IV! The show starts off with a wildly bittersweet announcement. (It’s way bigger and more bitter than you’re even guessing) Then, Lindsay introduces a new segment called “What’s For Family Meal?” where we find out what the super-fancy team at Bell’s in Los Alamos, CA is slurping down between services AND the one and only chef/owner duo Nayda Freire and Evan Gaudreau are in the studio talking about RENZO. Plus, we get into what weird voodoo is behind the recent string of restaurant closings in Charleston. It’s good to be back.
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The gang celebrates the greatness of Jonathan Gold. Phil tells a story about accidentally getting overcharged at his favorite corner store. We discover a brand new source for natural health remedies and tackle the highly controversial debate around which peach reigns supreme, the white peach? Or the yellow peach? It’s juicy.
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A very, very special appearance from Robert Pratt (maitre d’ at The French Laundry) and the darling Caroline Anderson (host at The French Laundry) makes episode 104 a super special reunion! We discuss old times together at Per Se and restaurant proposals gone awry. It’s all about memories y’all.
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The incredible Angie Tunstall is a co-owner of Stems and Skins (our favorite wine bar in all the land) and a total badass. She joins the gang in the studio on a this freaky Friday to talk cheesecake, what to do with all that leftover bread and iberico ham fat one accumulates by running said “badass bar” and how she approaches staffing in this rapidly changing industry. Lindsay finds a new tool to help you figure out what to do with your life, happy Friday the 13th ya big weirdos!
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The gang discusses whether or not certain alcohols actually make you a mean drunk. We examine social media etiquette regarding tragedy and learn about a new edible art exhibit!
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The gang discusses Nikki’s upcoming television debut and gives you all the details on where to come watch the show with US!!! (hint: it’s Moe’s Crosstown Tavern) AND we discover a new way to get delicious junk food without being judged by those pesky grocery store-goers.
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The gang celebrates 100 episodes and recaps the shitty past few weeks the world of food has been having. It’s shitty. But then Trey calls and we discover a new app that helps you not hate your news feed so much.
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LIFE RAFT TREATS saves our lives with so many treats. Owners Cynthia Wong and Mary Oster stop by the studio to tell us all about Charleston’s hottest new TREAT TRUCK and totally blow our minds with an amazing announcement: the truck will transform in the winter. (hint: it doesn’t involve ice-cream) AND it just wouldn’t be our ONE HUNDREDTH episode without our darling Philip Michael Cohen but it’s life-saving nonetheless. (fear not, the 100th episode airs NEXT WEEK.)
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It’s the 99th episode for us here at Effinbradio and we reflect on how many hours we must have spent together to tape that many shows. Nikki discovers a new line of salty gins and Phil sort of tells us about his new job. We are so delighted to still be in your hearts 99 weeks later….love, effinbradio
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Katy Keefe joins the gang to talk dessert pizzas, what she would bring to a Memorial Day bbq and the “dark web”. Phil has an idea for a way to keep front of house folks interested during line-up.
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The incredible Brianne Day of Day Wines in Oregon joins us on our very last taping in Effinb HQ (don’t worry, it’s not the last day of the show, relax.) We talk about experimentation, natural winemaking and Phil gets weird with Mother’s Day surprises.
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