Longer Tables with José Andrés
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.
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.
Episodes
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May 16, 2023 • 43min
Anderson Cooper on life, grief and Soylent
In the first-ever live taping of Longer Tables, acclaimed journalist Anderson Cooper joins José to discuss love, loss and his deep ambivalence about food. (And goes to his happy place when José mentions sports.) This podcast was recorded at Spanish Diner, inside José's New York food hall, Mercado Little Spain on April 11, 2023.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 2, 2023 • 36min
Arnold Schwarzenegger and José: Twins!
After establishing how much the two men have in common, the former Terminator and governor discusses his goulash days of yore, how his diet (and thinking) have evolved, and where we need to be headed as a nation. Hint: It involves tables.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 18, 2023 • 36min
Eva Longoria: Your post-taco Mexican food ambassador
Eva Longoria is anything but your typical Hollywood star. For one, she LOVES to eat. In this episode, she tells José about growing up on a Texas ranch, eating her way through Mexico for a new TV show and her advocacy for farmworkers who "have always been essential workers." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 4, 2023 • 37min
Jen Psaki: The ingredients of a White House life
Jen Psaki, President Biden's first press secretary, is known for keeping her cool under fire. But apparently those White House reporters never bothered to ask her about her cooking! Listen in as Jen confesses (and José soothes) her kitchen insecurities and talks about what it's really like to work in the White House. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 21, 2023 • 30min
Dominique Crenn is a rock star!
Dominique Crenn, chef-owner of San Franciscos's Atelier Crenn, was the first woman in America to win three Michelin stars--and no wonder, when its menu includes elegant, ethereal dishes like razor clams with carrot foam and velvety black squid ink. But on today's episode, José and Dominique talk about more personal subjects, including Dominique's search for her birth mother and the real reasons she came to America. (Hint: One is a classic 1970s detective show.) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 7, 2023 • 21min
Consider the sardine. Plus, Jose talks turkey with a dedicated vegan
José is back with a new recommendation for One Good Thing--the segement in which he chooses foods, ideas, books that you need more of in your life. This week: sardines! Also: José gets in touch with his inner vegan to share recipes where you won't miss the meat. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 21, 2023 • 38min
Secretary of State Antony Blinken: How food is national security
Secretary of State Antony Blinken joins José to talk about his childhood--wait till you hear about his most memorable meal as a child in Paris!--and to discuss the U.S. efforts to end the war in Ukraine, the vital role food plays in many international conflicts, and how we can strengthen global food security. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 7, 2023 • 38min
Andrew Zimmern: Addiction, immigration and the perfect family dinner
In this episode, José talks to Andrew Zimmern, the host of the popular TV show Bizarre Foods. But the story of how Andrew became the Andrew Zimmern we all know is equally remarkable. He conquered drug addiction and become a tireless advocate for those still struggling with drug and alcohol. He’s also one of our country’s great thinkers about food and its role in our society. Plus, José answers listener questions about WCK.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 24, 2023 • 23min
What’s missing in your life? Pitaya! Plus, Jose talks candidly about dieting in a food-filled career.
José introduces a new segment on the show today: One Good Thing. In it, he gives his personal recommendation for foods, ideas, books that you need more of in your life. This week: pitaya! (And if you don't know what that is: listen!) Also: José talks with remarkable candor to a listener about managing his weight and eating healthily, despite the perils of his job.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 10, 2023 • 22min
What it's really like to travel with me
Being a parent is the hardest (and the very best) job in the world. Listen in as José's daughters mercilessly tease--and love on--their famous dad as they recount stories of filming with him in Spain. Get full access to Longer Tables with José Andrés at joseandres.substack.com/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
