The Best Meal I Ever Had. A Podcast

Andrew Schulman
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The Best Meal I Ever Had. A Podcast

Welcome to The Best Meal I Ever Had podcast! It’s the podcast that asks one simple question - with an answer that is always entertaining and appetizing. Join host and creator Andrew Schulman at the table, as he meets incredible guests to hear their stories about that one amazing meal. From chefs to celebrities, musicians to restauranteurs, and some good friends who have experienced - the best meal they ever had!

  1. S2 Life is Meals with Alex McKenna | Actress & Vintage Fashionista

    10/17/2023

    S2 Life is Meals with Alex McKenna | Actress & Vintage Fashionista

    Asking Alex McKenna the best meal she’s ever had is, essentially, asking her the best moment of her life. The two exist only together in her world. In this episode, Alex illuminates the essential human elements that accompany any memorable meal– the hospitality that grounds us in the moment, the company that surrounds us, the circumstances that bring us to the table, and even the beauty of a space. While delicious food is always on the table at a best meal, these “ingredients” are what can transform a meal into a core memory.  Her stories paint the picture of a life well lived, combining deep appreciation for wanderlust, hospitality, flavor, connection, beauty, friendship and family.

    1h 2m
  2. S2 Taste the Nostalgia with Dan Fogler | Actor/Writer/Comedian

    10/10/2023

    S2 Taste the Nostalgia with Dan Fogler | Actor/Writer/Comedian

    Before the days of celebrity chefs pop-ups and insta-worthy interiors, restaurants relied on one simple thing to get customers in the door: consistently delicious food. This week, Tony award winning actor, writer and comedian Dan Fogler celebrates that version of dining, recounting meals at infamous dining establishments from New York to New Orleans. The names might be familiar and the meals might be predictable, but the stories are anything but tired.

    1 hr
  3. S2 All I Think About is Food with Judy Gold | Comedian, Actor and Playwright

    10/03/2023

    S2 All I Think About is Food with Judy Gold | Comedian, Actor and Playwright

    In a time when most emails end with a quick “thanks,” comedian Judy Gold takes the time to close hers with “Sent while thinking about my next meal.”  But in this episode, Judy does quite the opposite: with unencumbered joy, she takes us back in time to her parents’ kitchen and backyard garden in New Jersey, where it wasn’t just a love of food that was born–it was a love of loving food. The predictability of everyday meals we love to hate. The thrill of the unexpected. The cultivation of a family bond. The honoring of tradition. The sense of comfort that comes over us from just a whiff of that certain meal. Judy’s stories are a reminder of the joy that comes from keeping food at the center of our lives.

    51 min
  4. S2 Outside the Carbonara Box with Katie Parla | Italian Cookbook Author & Culinary Guide

    09/26/2023

    S2 Outside the Carbonara Box with Katie Parla | Italian Cookbook Author & Culinary Guide

    Katie Parla is living the foodie dream. The Jersey girl has called Rome home for the past 20 years, where she is a food and beverage writer, culinary guide, and cookbook author.  While you might share her passion for pizza and pasta, the similarities likely end there: Katie has an art history degree from Yale and master’s degree in Italian Gastronomic Culture, not to mention she’s a certified sommelier and archaeology specialist in the city of Rome. Her approach to food is so deeply intertwined with her expertise on Italian history and culture that the two have become one. In this episode, Katie takes us all over Italy, to answer not only what, but why, the food of Italy is so beloved all over the globe. Prepare for a little pizza fomo inside what is an incredible lesson on Italy’s regionality, seasonality, and multicultural expression of food. Katie’s Italy is not only delicious, but complex, technical, and unexpected.

    42 min
  5. S2 Welcome to New York, People | Deli Owners | Peter Shelsky & Lewis Spada

    09/19/2023

    S2 Welcome to New York, People | Deli Owners | Peter Shelsky & Lewis Spada

    As born-and-bred Jewish and Italian New Yorkers, Peter Shelksy and Lewis Spada (we’ll let you sort out the Jewish and Italian part) naturally gravitate toward food. They are the duo behind Shelsky’s of Brooklyn, where they preserve two of New York’s most prized dining traditions: the appetizing store and the delicatessen. From fine-dining to tavern food, this episode unfolds as a dining guide to the city from two guys you will immediately trust with your tastebuds.

    49 min
  6. S2 I Actually Cried | Jane Ko | Food Blogger

    09/12/2023

    S2 I Actually Cried | Jane Ko | Food Blogger

    Since 2010, Austin food blogger Jane Ko’s life has been packed with restaurant visits and weekend jaunts, all of which she chronicles through her blog, A Taste of Koko, and on social media. In this episode, Jane takes us to Sante Fe, where a simple meal was so good it brought her to tears and dishes a crash course on the Austin BBQ scene. In a time when we love getting whatever we want whenever we want it, Jane reminds us of how special an “you can only get that here” experience can be.

    48 min
  7. S2 New World, Old World | Jake Cohen | Cookbook Author & Creator

    09/05/2023

    S2 New World, Old World | Jake Cohen | Cookbook Author & Creator

    Jake Cohen is a NYT bestselling cookbook author and NJB from NYC. He has amassed a celeb-filled social media following in the millions, who he charms with his modern take on traditional Jewish recipes. He has paved a new world way to preserve the past, one viral video at a time. And while things might look a little different in Jake’s world than it did in his ancestors (who probably didn't make challah in a swim brief on Fire Island) one thing remains true: hospitality is a life force for those who give and receive it. In this episode, Jake’s reverence for his Jewish identity, culinary expertise, and penchant for fun just might inspire you to invite your neighbor over for coffee and cake.

    1 hr
  8. Off the Menu | The 411 on Mezcal with Seth Millard |Special Mini-Episode

    08/31/2023

    Off the Menu | The 411 on Mezcal with Seth Millard |Special Mini-Episode

    Celebrity-backed tequila might be all the rage these days, but those aren't the bottles you'll find behind Seth Millard's bar. In this mini-episode, Seth breaks down what is a mezcal, how he curates the mezcal menu at Comedor, and offers some suggestions for anyone ready to dive in (well, sip in) to the good stuff at home.

    11 min
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Welcome to The Best Meal I Ever Had podcast! It’s the podcast that asks one simple question - with an answer that is always entertaining and appetizing. Join host and creator Andrew Schulman at the table, as he meets incredible guests to hear their stories about that one amazing meal. From chefs to celebrities, musicians to restauranteurs, and some good friends who have experienced - the best meal they ever had!

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