Having A Night

Sophie von Haselberg and Ariana Venturi
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Having A Night is a podcast dedicated to reviving the lost art of the dinner party. Sophie von Haselberg and Ariana Venturi are obsessed with both the micro and the macro of the all-important question: how to throw the absolute, supreme, no holds barred, remember-it-forever-unless-you-were-too-drunk dinner party.

  1. 13/08/2023

    Live Is Where It's At! Series Finale

    Well, friends, this is sort of a 'series finale' for the Having A Night Podcast. As Ari says in this ep, "we've basically done it". We've had on guests we've loved, guests we've hated (KIDDING!), we've talked about scintillating things and things so boring they could send a stone into a deep snooze. And now, we're hoping to take Having A Night in some more *live*, *theatrical* directions. If you've been listening to us for the last FOUR years, we cannot thank you enough. Knowing there were people on the other end of the microphone -- particularly during the pandemic -- kept us sane and kept us going. And if you suddenly stumbled upon this podcast and have never even heard of us, go back and listen to the whole back catalogue! There are some juicy, good episodes that we think (?) will stand the test of time. And let it be known that we reserve the right to come back and podcast any time we damn well please! Until we talk to you next, we'll be on instagram and hoping to rustle up a Live Chip Hour. So if you have any ideas of theaters or anything you'd like to see live and in the flesh... Let us know! We love you, we cherish you, and we couldn't -- no, we WOULDN'T! -- have done it without you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    44 min

  2. 05/08/2023

    Boocatini

    And we don't mean 'boo' in the Halloween sense. In this episode, we uncover the hollow (literally!) trend that is bucatini. We also delve into another bu--burrata, that is. NYMag issued a scathing expose on the once-famed ball of cream. Is this ill repute deserved or is there a place in the pantheon of cheeses for our milky friend? Of course, it wouldn't be August if we didn't have a section on tomatoes (sandwiches, raw sauces, etc.) and zucchini (this is a must-cook situation. Zoodles left Sophie with a permanent mental scar.) and all the ways you can keep your kitchen cool by not turning on your stove. And don't worry, we didn't forget to go to the Queens Night Market -- it's TONIGHT! We take a virtual tour of the vendors, ie say a bunch of names out loud and squirm in our seats with delight at what we will be eating this evening! So tune in next week to hear how many Tibetan Momos is too many Tibetan Momos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    48 min

  3. 27/07/2023

    A Hell of a Town!

    This week is all about where to go and what to do in the great city of New York! When people (including people under the age of 21) visit from out of town, what are the major food groups one MUST hit? Pizza is at the top of the list, but must be in the form of the slice joint. Bagels are an essential, but don't you dare go near a place that serves unicorn bagels. The steakhouse, the Oyster Bar, the classic American diner... Lots to cover, including the pretzel of sliced meats, ie pastrami. Has the Empire State Bldg. jumped the shark? Has anyone ever been on The Circle Line? This, and other important questions go unanswered in this great citywide episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    48 min

  4. 20/07/2023

    Hot Girl Dinner Walk

    I can be hard for a couple of millennials to keep up with Gen Z. It's a Hot Girl Summer, at least we know that part. But when it comes to Girl Dinner, are we behind the trend or are we so ahead of the curve that we've been Girl Dining for years and have long since forgotten about it? Hot Girl Walks are a newfangled moniker for 'walking while thinking', and by our use of the word 'newfangled', you can probably tell that thinking while walking is the norm for us. As usual, we get sidetracked by talk of sandwiches and groin enlargement, but please do bear with us! We love you -- happy summer! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    52 min

  5. 10/07/2023

    Czech Us Out!

    The Pils is fresh, the sausages are thick, and the cry of dekuji issues from our lips. Yes, we're back from our *shared* vacation-- sort of tanned, very full, and nearly ready to commit to a week of teetotaling and juice cleansing! We go deep on 'responsible drinking' and shallow on the chicness of ponchos. There's talk of the ultimate roast beef sang (that's sandwich in collegiate language), the ultimate potato (cooked not just in oil but also STOCK), and the ultimate replacement for the arancini (hint: it has very little to do with arancini.) Thanks for tuning in! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    56 min

  6. 08/06/2023

    Packing Heat

    The air of Canadian Wildfires has swept into NY and the sky is yellow... Apocalypse is on the brain. But we won't let that get us down! First of all, there's a naked woman across the street, which certainly buoys the mood. And then, we have packing to talk about! How to channel all your energy into one look -- are you a Jacqueline Bissett or are you gonna be out there rocking Jams World? And did you know that if you're the guy wearing the fun shirt, you better bring the attitude to go with it? We talk summer shoes, the 'Don't Rain on my Fedora' crowd, and how to wear a straw hat like you DGAF. We're off next week, but we'll catch you the week after, live from Italy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1 hr

  7. 01/06/2023

    Thinking Big, Talking Small

    Orange Oil is our favorite food, but what about its gruesome twin, the Orange Oil Stain? This week starts off with some Real Talk about the dearth of desserts on-hand (yogurt and granola ain't gonna cut it anymore) and the sad truth that sometimes, mediocre food can make a person (e.g. Sophie) eat more, in the hopes of attaining culinary nirvana. Then, prepare for a bumpy segue into small talk! How to have it, why we're having it, and whether there is some way to dispatch with it altogether. Is our generation a bit too anxious to trauma-bond? Is talking about the weather a snooze, or politeness itself? These questions, with absolutely zero answers, in this episode of your favorite podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    49 min

  8. 27/05/2023

    By The Hair of the Artichoke

    Did you spent the week blissfully biting into the metaphorical heart of the artichoke or chewing on a fibrous outer leaf? The answer is probably: both. Artichokes take center stage in this episode until they are rudely booted off in favor of raw, off-the-rails topic: THE VEGGIE SANDWICH. And boy does this episode get heated! Chevre proves more divisive than anticipated, but the gloves really come off when it comes to the Italian hero. We live by one credo, and one credo only: THOU SHALT NOT LET IT BE AN ANTIPASTI ACID FEST. If you've ever gotten down with hummus spread thin on toasted seeded bread, danced with a pickled shallot on Sourdough, or divined your future in an herbaceous aioli, look no further than this earthy ep. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Having A Night is a podcast dedicated to reviving the lost art of the dinner party. Sophie von Haselberg and Ariana Venturi are obsessed with both the micro and the macro of the all-important question: how to throw the absolute, supreme, no holds barred, remember-it-forever-unless-you-were-too-drunk dinner party.

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  • Creator
    Sophie von Haselberg and Ariana Venturi
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2023
  • Episodes
    153
  • Rating
    Clean