Beste Hot 25 Countdown Podcasts (2024)

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Is Eater's Essential 38 the GOAT or the most chaotic list of all time? Plus, Jaca's talent pipeline, Tom Colicchio's memoir, and an interview with The Lonely Oyster's Dominique Crisp. 1:44:33

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Is Eater’s new list of the Essential 38 Restaurants perfect, or is it the most chaotic list of all time? What do we find groundbreaking about Keith Corbin and Daniel Patterson’s upcoming fine dining concept? And where would we eat if we could only eat at 3 restaurants for the rest of our lives? Father Sal is with us to discuss all of the above, why…

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An honest conversation with ex-Otium employees. Plus, reactions to L.A. Taco's Taco 69, Ina Garten's media tour, California's octopus ban, and Paul Hollywood's extracurriculars. 1:19:09

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What the hell is happening at Otium? Where the hell is Chef Tim Hollingsworth? And what are its former employees trying to do about it? We’re joined by former Otium employees Rylee Ratcliff and Melissa Mendoza for a raw and honest conversation about the exhausting, frustrating, and maddening weeks they’ve had since the acclaimed Downtown restaurant…

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The future of Wolfgang Puck with Wolfgang Puck and Byron Lazaroff Puck. Plus, Azizam's hot streak, Owen Han's sandwich crown, and the most embarrassing Yelp review of all time. 1:40:34

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Today on the LA Food Podcast, the most recognizable chef on the planet joins us for an interview - and I’m not talking about Chef Boyardee. Wolfgang Puck is with us today, alongside his son Byron Lazaroff Puck for honestly one of my favorite conversations we’ve ever had on this platform. Wolfgang has been one of the most if not THE most trailblazin…

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Bon Appetit honors an LA hotspot, Josiah Citrin reflects on 25 years of Melisse, and Laurie Ochoa has had it with guest chef dinners. Plus, an olive oil masterclass with Corto's Lisa Pollack. 1:56:18

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Today on the LA Food Podcast, which LA restaurant was named one of Bon Appetit’s Best New Restaurants of 2024? What’s the secret to Chef Josiah Citrin’s longevity? And which famous Los Angeles fruit did Tejal Rao dedicate an entire New York Times column to? Father Sal’s with us to discuss all of it, in addition to the pros and cons of guest chef di…

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High and lows as we bid Poltergeist farewell, but celebrate Holy Basil's big Food & Wine win. Plus, a sneak peek of two exciting concepts coming this Fall to Ojai and Montecito. 1:13:35

1M ago1:13:35

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What do we make of Poltergeist and Button Mash closing? Was The LA Times out of line in writing about chef-driven optimism during the tough times restaurants are facing? And why does it matter that yet another LA chef has earned a place on Food & Wine’s vaunted list of Best New Chefs? Father Sal’s with us to discuss all of the above plus, why Taste…

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Joe Sasto blesses the pod with pasta wisdom, Top Chef lore, and his glorious moustache. Plus, decoding LA burgers, Evan Funke gets the Chef's Table treatment, and fast food jobs soar. 1:35:31

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We’re joined on today’s pod by the icon known as Joe Sasto. Joe is a Michelin-pedigree chef whose exploits at San Francisco’s Quince and Lazy Bear earned him the chance to go on Top Chef. His high-octane performance on his season earned him a third-place finish, the opportunity to compete on Top Chef All-Stars, and more importantly, a place in the …

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#307 NFL Quarterback Rankings 1-8 "Nobody's Doing the Things Mahomes is Doing" 32:02

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#307 NFL Quarterback Rankings 1-8 "Nobody's Doing the Things Mahomes is Doing"

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Is Langer's actually closing? Plus Father Sal unleashed at. Si! Mon, Cobi's, Horses, Petramale and more. And an interview with Avner Levi of Cento Pasta Bar. 2:00:45

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Today on The LA Food Podcast, is Langer’s closing for good? Is Chick-Fil-A going to save Hollywood? And does JD Vance even know what a donut is? Father Sal is physically with us in Los Angeles today to discuss all this and more. We recap all of the amazing food he’s had in LA this week, from a beachside South American feast to an all-time steak din…

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Week 1 College Football Picks 3:39

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Week 1 College Football Picks

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#306 NFL Quarterback Rankings 9-16 "I'm Not Saying That Will be CJ Stroud." 25:03

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#306 NFL Quarterback Rankings 9-16 "I'm Not Saying That Will be CJ Stroud."

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#305 2024 Ultimate College Football Road Trip 21:15

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#305 2024 Ultimate College Football Road Trip

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The best tacos in LA, work-life balance in fine dining, and postmodern beer with LAist's Gab Chabran. Plus, how Snibbs' Daniel Shemtob developed the perfect shoe for chefs. 1:39:11

2M ago1:39:11

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Today on the LA Food Podcast, is work/life balance possible in fine dining? What the heck is postmodern craft beer? And why should Angelenos care about the passing of Famous Amos founder Wally Amos? James Beard-nominated reporter Gab Chabran is with us today to explore all of these topics, and to tell us why he believes the city’s best tacos are in…

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#304 NFL Quarterback Countdown 17-20 "I Didn't Know What to do With Him" w/ Stewart Brooking 22:38

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#304 NFL Quarterback Countdown 17-20

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Is Bill Esparza revolutionizing food criticism? Plus, a Bourdain biopic, the rise of restaurant robots, and a beefy interview with First Light Farms' Jason Ross. 1:38:56

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Today on the LA Food Podcast, is Bill Esparza revolutionizing the restaurant review or is he merely feeding his ego? There’s an Anthony Bourdain biopic in the works, a New York Times article on whether the robots are ready to run restaurants, and a lightning round of bad idea / horrible idea featuring ice cream flavored water and and a Bon Appetit …

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#303 NFL Quarterback Countdown 21-24 "with Russ, there's a lot of questions." w/ Stewart Brooking 23:34

2M ago23:34

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#303 NFL Quarterback Countdown # 21-24 w/ Stewart Brooking

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LA earns 5 new Michelin stars. Plus, Tim Walz is a foodie, Pete Wells yells at clouds, and Part 2 of our interview with Botanica's Heather Sperling. 1:51:08

2M ago1:51:08

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Michelin held its 2024 California Guide Ceremony earlier this week, and it’s fair to say that LA restaurants fared rather well. Jordan Kahn’s Vespertine earned back its 2 stars, Holbox, Uka and Meteora earned their first, and LA also dominated the list of new Bib Gourmands. But, like I ask my therapist on a weekly basis, what does it all mean? Fath…

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The gourmand's guide to visiting (or hosting visitors in) LA. Plus, Botanica's Heather Sperling on her unique journey and the state of food media. 1:48:34

3M ago1:48:34

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We’re joined on the pod today by none other than Father Sal. As you know, dear listener, Father Sal doesn’t actually live in Los Angeles, but when he does visit our city, which happens often, he always comes prepared with the most thorough itineraries humankind has ever seen. If planning were an Olympic sport, Father Sal would take home gold, silve…

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Hot girls eat pickles, with Leah Marcus and Yasaman Bakhtiar of Good Girl Snacks. Plus, it's rainin' taco guides as we pick up the pieces of the Esparza-Villa's fallout. 1:32:16

3M ago1:32:16

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We’re joined today by Leah Marcus and Yasaman Bakhtiar, the co-founders of Good Girl Snacks, a company you might be familiar with if you’ve come across their viral Hot Girl Pickles on your social media feed. Yasaman and Leah join us to share their story of ditching their day jobs as recent grads to start a pickle company with a Gen Z twist. We’re a…

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#302 Caitlin Clark's Business Decision 21:18

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#302 Caitlin Clark Made Business Decision by Not Shooting in WNBA 3-Point Contest

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Bill Esparza vs. Villa's Tacos. Plus, why New Zealand real fruit ice cream is the sweet treat of the summer. With Creamy Boys' Duncan Parsons and Joe Wedd. 1:41:14

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This week, legendary LA food writer Bill Esparza made waves when he dropped a scathing review of Villa’s Tacos on his Instagram stories. The review had been building for weeks, if not more than a year, and its Kendrick-style intensity left all of Los Angeles talking. Father Sal is with us today to dive deep into the situation, including what led to…

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#301 NFL Quarterback Rankings 25-28 w/ Stewart Brooking 26:59

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#301 NFL Quarterback Rankings 25-28 w/ Stewart Brooking

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Baroo is the LA Times' Restaurant of the Year. Plus, Eater's Mona Holmes on what makes LA food (and food media) great. 1:54:14

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Father Sal is with us today to talk about the LA Times’ 2024 Restaurant of the Year Baroo. We break down what the award means, why it’s significant, and why we are so excited for our upcoming meal at this very special restaurant. We also talk about the LA Times’ Gold Award winner, the rise of non-alcoholic beer, and the sudden closure of Rampart Vi…

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The Bear Season 3 Recap - Part 2. Plus, service fees here to stay, street vendors win big, and Gorilla Pies needs our help. 1:18:11

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Part 2 of our The Bear Season 3 recap. Father Sal is with us to break down episodes 6-10. If you listened to Part 1 on Monday, you'll know that we weren't too sweet on episodes 1-5. Did the second half of the season change our opinion? Not exactly, but keep listening to find out where exactly we feel the show got lost in the sauce, and most importa…

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The Bear Season 3 Recap - Part 1: Does it still have the special sauce? 1:06:11

4M ago1:06:11

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Father Sal and I recap episodes 1-5 of The Bear Season 3, which is now streaming on Hulu. Helpful links:The Bear https://www.hulu.com/series/the-bear-05eb6a8e-90ed-4947-8c0b-e6536cbddd5f--Get 10% off when you use code "LAFOOD" on House of Macadamias https://www.houseofmacadamias.com/pages/la-foods--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify…

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Live from Holbox: Lunch with Santiago Lastra, chef of London's Michelin-starred KOL 1:39:58

4M ago1:39:58

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Santiago Lastra is the chef of Michelin-starred restaurant KOL in London. He visited in LA on the heels of the World’s 50 Best ceremony in Las Vegas, where KOL was named the number 17 best restaurant in the world. He stopped by the City of Angels for a special collab dinner with Vespertine’s Jordan Kahn, and I’m really honored he made time to grab …

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#300 NFL Quarterback Rankings 29-32 "His Film was Chaotic" w/ Stewart Brooking 28:50

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#300 NFL Quarterback Rankins 32-29 "His Film was Chaotic" w/ Stewart Brooking

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Top Chef Season 21 Recap. Plus, service fees live to fight another day, reservation resale platforms get the axe, and Luca gives vegans free political advice. 1:19:22

4M ago1:19:22

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Top Chef Season 21 is in the books. A champion has been crowned, both for Top Chef and our LA Food Pod Fantasy Top Chef. Father Sal and I are joined by Jessie Evans also known as Jessie Eats, and Daniel Wargo AKA Forking Around to recap the finale and the season as a whole. But first, a few things that caught my eye this week. An iconic LA fast foo…

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#299 Realistic Expectations for Anthony Richardson 37:45

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#299 Realistic Expectations for Anthony Richardson

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What the James Beard Awards and World's 50 Best tell us about dining in 2024. Plus, is Little Tokyo "endangered?" And what the heck is up with Joey Chestnut? 1:09:41

4M ago1:09:41

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Kuya Lord’s Chef Lord Maynard Llera took home this James Beard Award this week for Best Chef California, and we’d like to extend him and his whole staff a heartfelt LA Food Pod congratulations. Today’s episode is all about awards. I’m joined by Father Sal to discuss LA’ showing at the Beards, as well as some of the most interesting takeaways from t…

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From Boulder to Bourdain, the many lives of Checker Hall's Gabe Kennedy. Plus, Infatuation pans Vespertine, the problem with "shoppy shops," and The Best Restaurant in Town. 2:02:03

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Gabe Kennedy is the all-star chef behind Highland Park’s Checker Hall. He joins us today to tell us his high-octane journey, which includes winning Anthony Bourdain’s competition show “The Taste,” co-founding one of the hottest plant-based supplement companies on the market, and uprooting his life in New York to relocate to LA and grace our city wi…

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#298 NFL Quarterback Rankings 33-36 w/ Stewart Brooking 47:32

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#298 NFL Quarterback Rankings 36-33 w/ Stewart Brooking

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Lunch with the Infatuation's Brant Cox at Mae Malai (P.S. EEEEEATSCON is upon us). Plus, The Bear Season 3 trailer, mental health and burnout in the industry, and R.I.P. Always Pan. 1:53:34

5M ago1:53:34

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We’re joined on today’s episode by the Infatuation’s Brant Cox for the first-ever in person podcast in LA Food Pod history. Brant and I met up for lunch at Mae Malai in Thai Town for some wonderful boat noodles (and much more). We caught up about what it’s like to be BFFs with Chris Pine, where he’s been eating lately, and oh yeah, a little thing c…

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#297 Nothing Wrong With Caitlin Clark's Struggles During Rookie Season 28:35

5M ago28:35

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#297 Nothing Wrong With Caitlin Clark's Struggles During Rookie Season

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Billy Jaffe Joins the Show // Potential Ullmark Trade // Ty Anderson Calls In — 5/25 (Hour 2) 42:10

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(0:00) Ryan Johnston is joined by Billy Jaffe to go “Around the NHL.” The guys look at the Eastern and Western Conference Finals. Plus, what moves do the Bruins make this offseason? (18:00) Don Sweeney would like to have the best goalie tandem. But what could the Bruins get for moving Linus Ullmark? (26:00) Ty Anderson joins the show to give his fi…

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Season Wrap-Up // Potential Offseason Additions // DeBrusk Free Agency – 5/25 (Hour 1) 42:26

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(0:00) Ryan Johnston, Judd Sirott and Bob Beers open the final Shaw’s and Star Market Hockey Show of the season. (15:00) The guys look back at the 2023-24 season. What do the Bruins need to add to get better next year. (29:00) Jake DeBrusk’s chances of re-signing with Bruins looks bleak. Callers offer their best offseason ideas.…

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Fast Eddie: Can Eddie Navarrette save California restaurants? Plus, Something About Her blues. 1:12:28

5M ago1:12:28

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Eddie Navarrette is the Executive Director of the Independent Hospitality Coalition in addition to being one of LA’s foremost consultants in helping restaurants navigate the debilitatingly confusing process of opening their doors. He’s been at the center of advocating for restaurants for several years now, helping shape much needed policies for boo…

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#296 From Terrible Producer to Covering the Dallas Mavericks w/ Mo Murphy 55:07

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#296 From Terrible Producer to Covering the Dallas Mavericks w/ Mo Murphy

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Ty Anderson Joins the Show // Bruins Cap Space // ‘Around the NHL’ w/ Billy Jaffe — 5/18 (Hour 2) 43:36

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(0:00) Ryan Johnston is joined by Ty Anderson to start the second hour of the Shaw’s and Star Market Hockey Show. Ty reacts to the Bruins’ series loss to the Panthers. Where does the team go from here? (17:00) Ryan and Ty take phone calls about Bruins. Ty breaks down the cap space situation for the Bruins next season. (29:00) Billy Jaffe joins the …

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Panthers Eliminate Bruins // Too Many Men // Callers Chime In – 5/18 (Hour 1) 42:44

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(0:00) Ryan Johnston, Judd Sirott and Bob Beers open the Shaw’s and Star Market Hockey Show wondering what went wrong for the Bruins in their series against the Florida Panthers. (12:00) Bruins took too many “Too Many Men” penalties. And the Panthers took advantage of power plays in the series. (29:00) Callers give offer their ideas on how to fix t…

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Molly Baz and lactation-gate, restaurant finances dissected, and Michelin goes to Mexico. Plus, Top Chef midseason check-in with the hosts of Compliments to the Chef. 1:19:29

5M ago1:19:29

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A midseason check in on Season 21 of Top Chef. We’re about half way through the season, so LA Food Pod Top Chef correspondent Father Sal is on the pod to dissect the highs, lows and everything in between. We’re also joined by two of my new favorite people - Bits Nicholas and Nancy DaSilva, the hosts of Compliments to the Chef, the must-listen Top C…

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#295 Gilbert Arenas' Ridiculous Statement About Rudy Gobert Missing Playoff for Birth of Child 28:24

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#295 Gilbert Arenas' Embarrassing Comments About Rude Gobert

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Ty Anderson Joins the Show // Caller Reaction // ‘Around the NHL’ w/ Billy Jaffe — 5/11 (Hour 2) 40:12

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(0:00) Ryan Johnston is joined by Ty Anderson to start the second hour of the Shaw’s and Star Market Hockey Show. (12:00) Ryan and Ty take phone calls about Bruins. (24:00) Billy Jaffe joins the show to react to the Bruins vs. Panthers series. Plus, he goes “Around the NHL” for the Stanley Cup Playoffs.…

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Bruins Struggling vs. Panthers // Marchand Injured // Callers Chime In – 5/11 (Hour 1) 46:27

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(0:00) Ryan Johnston, Judd Sirott and Bob Beers open the Shaw’s and Star Market Hockey Show recapping the Bruins’ brutal 6-2 loss to the Florida Panthers in Game 2. (15:00) The guys try to figure out what went wrong for the Bruins in Games 2 & 3. Plus, callers chime in. (26:00) The show continues with more Bruins vs. Panthers analysis. Bruins’ offe…

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Bill Esparza on his journey, "taco bros," David Chang and much, much more. Plus, World's 50 Best recognizes Kato, 5 So Cal restaurants added to the Michelin Guide, and Sweetgreen embraces beef. 1:49:50

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We’re joined by none other than Bill Esparza, the legendary award-winning writer, author, TV fixer and saxophonist. Maybe you’ve read his reporting at Eater, maybe you’ve eaten at one of his many finds, or maybe you’ve seen him on shows like Somebody Feed Phil. Regardless of where you know him from, Bill’s one of the most essential voices in LA foo…

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#294 18 Game NFL Regular Season vs Safety of the Players 26:21

5M ago26:21

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#294 18 Game NFL Regular Season vs Safety of the Players

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Ty Anderson Joins The Show // Bruins’ Lineup Updates // Countdown To Game 7 – 5/4 (Hour 2) 42:31

6M ago42:31

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(0:00) Ryan Johnston & Billy Jaffe are joined by Bruins’ beat writer, Ty Anderson to discuss the Bruins-Leafs series.(15:13) Johnston & Jaffe provide injury updates to Andrew Peeke and Danton Heinen, ahead of Game 7 tonight.(25:04) The final countdown to the Bruins-Leafs Game 7, on the penultimate pregame show for the first round of the NHL Playoff…

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How Did The Bruins Get Here? // Judd Sirott Joins The Show // Bob Beers Calls In – 5/4 (Hour 1) 44:43

6M ago44:43

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(0:00) Ryan Johnston & Billy Jaffe in-studio open up The Hockey Show previewing the Bruins-Leafs Game 7 matchup. How did the Bruins get here after being up 3-1 in the series?(13:40) Judd Sirott joins the show.(22:41) Bob Beers calls in to The Hockey Show.Von Beasley Media Group

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James Beard loves LA media, the future of reservations, and serious questions about LA's croissant game. Plus, Chef Jonathan Harris of Linden, LA's most underrated new fine dining concept. 1:35:37

6M ago1:35:37

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We give flowers to the very deserving LA-based journalists and writers who did score James Beard nominations, including Gab Chabran, Daniel Hernandez and Noah Galuten. We also talk about what we learned from a New Yorker deep dive on the Wild West that is restaurant reservations, why Angelenos are flocking to two new bakeries that opened this week,…

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Bob Beers Joins the Show // Bruins Shot-First Mentality // ‘Around the NHL’ w/ Billy Jaffe — 4/27 (Hour 2) 43:22

6M ago43:22

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(0:00) Ryan Johnston and Ty Anderson start the second hour of the Shaw’s and Star Market Hockey Show joined by Bob Beers, color analyst for the Bruins Radio Network. (17:00) Ryan and Ty discuss Ilya Samsonov’s lackluster play. Bruins need more shots on net. (25:00) Billy Jaffe joins the show ahead of the Bruins vs. Maple Leafs Game 4 matchup. Plus,…

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Bruins vs. Leafs Matchup // DeBrusk Hot Streak // Judd Sirott Joins the Show – 4/27 (Hour 1) 42:16

6M ago42:16

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(0:00) Ryan Johnston, Judd Sirott and Bob Beers open the Shaw’s and Star Market Hockey Show previewing the Boston Bruins’ Game 4 matchup versus the Toronto Maple Leafs. (14:00) Judd Sirott, play-by-play announcer for Bruins Radio Network, joins the show. (25:00) The guys discuss the William Nylander situation. Also, Jake DeBrusk always shows up at …

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