
Radio Cherry Bombe
Radio Cherry Bombe features interviews with the most interesting people in the world of food. Each week, host Kerry Diamond, founder and editor of the indie magazine Cherry Bombe, talks to the chefs, bakers, creatives, and entrepreneurs making it happen. Follow @cherrybombe on Instagram for show news and more, and visit cherrybombe.com/radio-cherry-bombe for transcripts and past episodes. Thank you to Tralala for our theme song, "All Fired Up."
Produced by The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network
Latest episodes

Jan 22, 2024 • 44min
The Best Advice To Help Change Your Life With Liz Moody
Author and journalist Liz Moody discusses her new book "100 Ways To Change Your Life" and shares her top tips for a healthier life. Topics include mocktails, positive aging role models, the importance of community, finding your 'why', taking risks, and being intentional about news consumption.

Jan 15, 2024 • 38min
The Future Of Food Is You: Mexico City Pastry Chef Odette Olavarri
Odette Olavarri, founder of Odette Cuisine in Mexico City, talks with Abena Anim-Somuah about her start in her parents' garage, attending Le Cordon Bleu in Paris, and her dreams of collaborating with Dominique Crenn. They discuss the growth of the food scene in Mexico City and share recommendations for spots to eat. The episode ends with Odette leaving a heartfelt voicemail for her future self.

Jan 8, 2024 • 46min
2023’s Top Episode: Justine Doiron Of Justine Snacks
Happy New Year! For today’s episode of Radio Cherry Bombe we are re-airing our most popular interview of 2023, our chat with TikTok star Justine Doiron. A graduate of Cornell University’s hospitality program, Justine pursued a career in media and public relations and found her way in the fast-paced industry. She dabbled in TikTok when the app first emerged, figuring she’d need to know about it for work. Soon enough, she was one of the leading personalities in the TikTok food space. Justine joins host Kerry Diamond to talk about her unique career path, the decision to share her eating disorder, the challenges faced by digital creatives, her upcoming cookbook, and more.Hosted by Kerry DiamondProduced by Catherine Baker and Jenna SadhuEdited by Jenna SadhuRecorded at CityVox StudiosMusic by Tralala, “All Fired Up”Radio Cherry Bombe is a production of The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network. Subscribe to our newsletter and check out past episodes and transcripts here. More on Justine: Instagram, TikTok, Recipes, Subscribe to Justine’s newsletter

Dec 27, 2023 • 44min
Seattle’s Chef Renee Erickson & Grappa Nonino’s Francesca Nonino
Today we have a special double feature episode. Our first guest is Renee Erickson, chef, restaurateur, cookbook author, and co-founder of Sea Creatures, the Seattle hospitality group. Renee shares what’s next for Sea Creatures and where her travels have taken her. In the second half of the show, Francesca Nonino of Grappa Nonino joins us, all the way from Italy. Francesca is the sixth generation of the Noninos to be involved in the family grappa business. She is the Head of Digital and travels extensively in her role as Global Brand Ambassador. The history of the Nonino family is filled with trailblazing women, so you’ll enjoy hearing their story. Thank you to OpenTable and Reform for supporting our show.Hosted by Kerry DiamondProduced by Catherine Baker and Jenna SadhuEdited by Jenna SadhuEditorial Assistant Londyn CrenshawMusic by Tralala, “All Fired Up”Radio Cherry Bombe is a production of The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network. Subscribe to our newsletter and check out past episodes and transcripts here. More on Renee: Instagram, Sea CreaturesMore on Francesca: Instagram, Nonino

Dec 20, 2023 • 43min
The Bear’s Liza Colón-Zayas On Playing Tina And Persevering
“You gotta believe there’s a little magic sometimes,” says Liza Cólon-Zayas, who plays Tina on the hit series “The Bear.” A native of the Bronx, Liza wanted to act from a young age and was encouraged by her family. After studying at SUNY Albany, she worked in theater and appeared in everything from “Law & Order” to “Sex and the City,” but a major recurring role eluded her. Liza estimates that she’s been rejected thousands of times over her decades-long career. When Liza was finally cast as the scrappy sandwich shop cook in the pilot for “The Bear,” alongside Jeremy Allen White and Ayo Edebiri, it turned out to be her big break. The show became a hit with critics and viewers and was recently renewed for a third season. “I will never be casual about it,” Liza tells host Kerry Diamond. “I know what it’s like to hustle and hustle.”On today’s episode, Liza discusses why “The Bear” resonates so deeply with the hospitality industry, preparing for the role of Tina, dealing with rejection, Christmas in Puerto Rico, why she’d be trapped on a desert island with Anthony Bourdain, and more. Thank you to Kerrygold and S.Pellegrino for supporting our show.Click here to snag a copy of Cherry Bombe’s holiday issue featuring Liza’s story, or find a copy at a retailer near you. Hosted by Kerry DiamondProduced by Catherine Baker and Jenna SadhuEdited by Jenna SadhuEditorial Assistant Londyn CrenshawMusic by Tralala, “All Fired Up”Radio Cherry Bombe is a production of The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network. Subscribe to our newsletter and check out past episodes and transcripts here. More on Liza: Instagram, The BearWant to learn more about “The Bear”?Jeremy Allen White on Radio Cherry Bombe Courtney Storer on Radio Cherry Bombe in 2022Courtney Storer on Radio Cherry Bombe in 2023

Dec 18, 2023 • 29min
Joanna Gaines Of Magnolia From Jubilee 2023
Joanna Gaines of Magnolia and the hit show “Fixer Upper” is one of the most successful entrepreneurs in America today. She went from working for 10 years in her father’s tire shop after college to becoming one of the most influential women in design, media, and food. Joanna was the keynote speaker at Cherry Bombe’s annual Jubilee conference in Manhattan earlier this year. She joined host Kerry Diamond after returning from a big family trip to Seoul, where her mother is from. Joanna and Kerry talked about Joanna’s journey as an entrepreneur and a leader, why her internship at CBS in New York didn’t quite work out, her advice for young adults regarding college (her answer might surprise you!), what’s left on her bucket list, and why it’s important to have a vision of what you’re working toward. Jubilee 2024 tickets available hereThank you to OpenTable and Reform for supporting our show.Hosted by Kerry DiamondProduced by Catherine Baker and Jenna SadhuEdited by Jenna SadhuEditorial Assistant Londyn CrenshawMusic by Tralala, “All Fired Up”Radio Cherry Bombe is a production of The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network. Subscribe to our newsletter and check out past episodes and transcripts here. More on Joanna: Instagram, Magnolia, Magnolia Network

Dec 13, 2023 • 32min
Host With The Most With Samantha Seneviratne
Samantha Seneviratne is a food stylist, recipe developer, NYT Cooking contributor, baker, and star of “Everyday Cooking” on the Magnolia Network. Sam is also the author of three baking books, including her latest, “Bake Smart: Sweets and Secrets From My Oven to Yours.”Samantha joins host Kerry Diamond to talk about The New York Times Cooking’s Cookie Week, the highly anticipated annual rollout. Samantha contributed a recipe for technicolor cookies and styled the entire package. She also talks about her food styling career and how she’s spending the holiday season. See the whole package here.Click here to snag a copy of Cherry Bombe magazine with Samantha on the cover. Thank you to Kerrygold and S.Pellegrino for supporting our show.Hosted by Kerry DiamondProduced by Catherine Baker and Jenna SadhuEdited by Jenna SadhuEditorial Assistant Londyn CrenshawMusic by Tralala, “All Fired Up”Radio Cherry Bombe is a production of The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network. Subscribe to our newsletter and check out past episodes and transcripts here. More on Samantha: Instagram, website, recipes

Dec 11, 2023 • 39min
Willy Wonka And The Woman Who Inspired The First Chocolate Factory Film, Madeline Stuart
This Friday marks the release of “Wonka,” a musical starring Timothée Chalamet that tells the origin story of beloved candy maker Willy Wonka. To celebrate, we’re dipping into the Radio Cherry Bombe vault for our interview with the woman who inspired the original “Willy Wonka” film, Madeline Stuart. Young Madeline loved “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” so much, she suggested to her dad that the Roald Dahl classic children’s book would make a great movie. Fortunately, for legions of “Willy Wonka” fans, Madeline’s dad was director and documentarian Mel Stuart. He gave his daughter $50 for the idea and the rest is Hollywood history. Madeline joins host Kerry Diamond to talk about the story behind the movie, what it was like on set in Munich, the Quaker Oats connection, her father’s relationship with Dahl, the casting of Gene Wilder (over the stars of “Monty Python” and others), and more. They also talk about Madeline’s career as a celebrated interior designer and her book, “No Place Like Home: Interiors by Madeline Stuart.”Thank you to OpenTable, Alex Mill, and Reform for supporting our show.Hosted by Kerry DiamondProduced by Catherine Baker and Jenna SadhuEdited by Jenna SadhuEditorial Assistant Londyn CrenshawMusic by Tralala, “All Fired Up”Radio Cherry Bombe is a production of The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network. Subscribe to our newsletter and check out past episodes and transcripts here. More on Madeline: Instagram, No Place Like Home book

Dec 6, 2023 • 37min
Host With The Most With Peter Som, Fashion Designer And Culinary Creative
The talented tastemaker Peter Som joins host Kerry Diamond to talk about his career as a fashion designer, how he celebrates during the holidays, his favorite family recipes, gift giving, and his forthcoming cookbook, “Family Style.” Be sure to check out Peter’s recipe for his grandmother’s No Mai Fan sticky rice dish. Thank you to Kerrygold and S.Pellegrino for supporting our show.Hosted by Kerry DiamondProduced by Catherine Baker and Jenna SadhuEdited by Jenna SadhuEditorial Assistant Londyn CrenshawMusic by Tralala, “All Fired Up”Radio Cherry Bombe is a production of The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network. Subscribe to our newsletter and check out past episodes and transcripts here. More on Peter: Instagram, website, recipes

Dec 4, 2023 • 36min
Eater Restaurant Editor Hillary Dixler Canavan On Eater’s First Cookbook And Food Media Moments
Hillary Dixler Canavan, restaurant editor of Eater, talks about Eater's debut cookbook and how the restaurants in the book were chosen. She shares her journey from theater to restaurants to Eater and discusses pivotal food media moments, including one that led to Cherry Bombe's Jubilee conference.