
Longer Tables with José Andrés
Longer Tables with José Andrés explores how food shapes the world and makes us who we are
In each episode, José talks to friends from worlds of culinary and creative arts, politics and media to show listeners a new side of the most fascinating people on the planet: Who taught them to cook? What do they crave when times are hard? What do their food stories reveal about their lives? José also takes listeners into his home kitchen and answers their burning culinary questions.
New episodes drop every other Tuesday. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.
Latest episodes

May 14, 2024 • 38min
Frank Bruni: What an era of grievance means for longer tables
The longtime New York Times columnist, bestselling author and recovering professional eater discusses his new book, The Age of Grievance. A culture of excessive complaining has taken root, Bruni argues, with implications from the voting booth to the kitchen table. Also: What it's really like becoming the restaurant critic for the most important newspaper in the world.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 30, 2024 • 28min
A memorial for those we lost
This episode is devoted to José's words at the World Central Kitchen Interfaith Memorial, in honor of the seven workers killed on April 1, in Gaza. The speech was recorded live at the Washington National Cathedral. A short performance by Yo-Yo Ma follows.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 16, 2024 • 43min
Michael Pollan: The state of food, the fate of a pig
Acclaimed author Michael Pollan discusses his culinary journey, the Biden Administration's food policies, and the upcoming 'Food, Inc. 2.' He shares the heartwarming yet tragic story of a pig named Kosher. Topics include food culture evolution, urban agriculture, and the impact of ultra processed foods on health and the food system.

Apr 2, 2024 • 27min
Kristen Kish: Real talk with the new "Top Chef" co-host
Adopted at four months, Kristen moved from Korea to a new life in Michigan -- one that increasingly found meaning and purpose with food and community. Chatting live at the Cayman Cookout, she and José discuss how she found her identity...and the life-changing moment she learned she'd be taking Padma Lakshmi's place on "Top Chef."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 19, 2024 • 37min
Bryan Cranston: On breaking into bad, and life's unexpected turns
Everyone's favorite chemistry teacher discusses life before and after Walter White, from his budding law enforcement career to life in Hollywood -- and in mezcal. If you love Bryan Cranston as much a we do, you can also see him on José's new Prime Video special, Dinner Party Diaries with José Andrés, where mezcal is enjoyed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 5, 2024 • 34min
Dan Pashman: Nothing is impastable
From inventing pasta shapes to assessing ideal sandwich shapes, the beloved "Sporkful" host has created a taxonomy of bites all his own. Executive producer Jane Black grills Pashman on the singular food universe he inhabits.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 20, 2024 • 32min
Trần Anh Hùng: Behind the delectable scenes with the "Taste of Things" director
True, the celebrated filmmaker's seventh feature is a gorgeous and smoldering 19th century French romantic drama. But the film doubles as one of the most intimate, sensuous studies of a kitchen to be captured on celluloid. Hùng, who won best director at Cannes, pulls back the curtain this week with executive producer Jane Black.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 6, 2024 • 24min
Kwame Onwuachi: From subway slinging to best restaurant in NYC
Nobody cooks like Kwame. Then again, nobody's story is like his, either. The man behind Tatiana -- and author of the stunning memoir Notes from a Young Black Chef -- opens up to José about his unlikely path to success. Recorded live at the Cayman Cookout.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 30, 2024 • 48min
We Need To Talk About Intuitive Eating
Introducing Pressure Cooker, a James Beard award-winning podcast about parenthood, feeding kids and how it all became so complicated from José Andrés Media. Hosted by veteran journalists Jane Black (also Longer Tables executive producer!) and Liz Dunn, Pressure Cooker explores the thorniest topics related to how we feed our kids: How picky eating became a modern phenomenon. The secret history of the dinosaur chicken nugget. The truth about kids' vitamins. How AI can really help you get dinner on the table. This week's show focuses on intuitive eating, the popular new anti-diet philosophy, recommends serving candy with dinner and letting kids eat whenever and whatever they want. Is this hands-off approach the best way to escape toxic diet culture? Or … is intuitive eating just another food fad? Listen, and if you like it, we hope you'll subscribe on Apple or follow us on Spotify. You can also find the show on Instagram at @pressurecook_fm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 23, 2024 • 30min
Carlos Sainz: The drive to win
Live in Las Vegas, Spain's legendary rally racer talks with José about life on the road, life off the road and how to turn a medical helicopter around when you've merely suffered a spinal fracture in the middle of Saudi Arabia. José, in turn, applies for a job.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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