

Radio Cherry Bombe
The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network
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
Produced by The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network
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Jul 15, 2024 • 36min
The Sports Bra’s Jenny Nguyen On Women’s Sports, Expansion & Leading With Impact
Today's guest is Jenny Nguyen, owner and founder of The Sports Bra, the country’s first sports bar dedicated to women’s sports. The Sports Bra opened in Portland, Oregon, in April 2022 and will be expanding around the country, thanks to an investment from Alexis Ohanian, the co-founder of Reddit and husband of Serena Williams. Jenny joins host Kerry Diamond to talk about franchising The Bra; her recent travels to Cannes, Paris, and Las Vegas; the “collaborative joy” among Portland food folk; and learning to think big. “I grossly underestimated” the potential of The Bra, she admits. Learn how she’s changed her frame of mind, what’s next, and why she thinks she’s the “luckiest person alive.”Thank you to OpenTable and Pernod Ricard for supporting Radio Cherry Bombe. Click here to get your copy of Cherry Bombe’s Paris Issue with Chef Dominique Crenn on the cover. Visit Cherry Bombe’s Event Calendar for our Summer Series details.Hosted by Kerry DiamondProduced by Catherine Baker and Elizabeth VogtEdited by Jenna SadhuContent & Partnerships Manager Londyn CrenshawRecorded at Newsstand Studios at Rockefeller CenterRadio 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 Jenny: The Sports Bra, website, Radio Cherry Bombe interview in 2023More on Kerry: Instagram

Jul 10, 2024 • 31min
From Hello Sunshine’s The Bright Side: Kerry Diamond On Learning To Trust Your Gut
On today's Radio Cherry Bombe, we're turning the tables! Instead of host Kerry Diamond doing the interview, she's the guest. We're airing Kerry's episode of The Bright Side, the daily podcast from Reese Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine co-hosted by Simone Boyce and Danielle Robay. Each weekday, Simone and Danielle talk entertainment, culture, wellness, books, and more with a range of guests, including Cherry Bombe faves like Kristen Kish of “Top Chef” and Jeni Britton Bauer of Jeni’s Ice Creams.Don't miss Kerry and Simone on trusting your gut, life lessons, and why you should support your local female-led food businesses! And if you love The Bright Side like we do, be sure to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Radio Cherry BombeHosted by Kerry DiamondProduced by Catherine Baker and Elizabeth VogtEdited by Jenna SadhuContent & Partnerships Manager Londyn CrenshawRadio 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 Danielle Robay: InstagramMore on Simone Boyce: InstagramMore on The Bright Side: Podcast, Hello SunshineMore on Kerry: Instagram

Jul 8, 2024 • 44min
Chef Dominique Crenn Is Living Life To The Fullest
Chef Dominique Crenn is back on Radio Cherry Bombe! Best known as the chef-owner of the Michelin-starred Atelier Crenn in San Francisco, Dominique is also an author, cancer survivor, environmentalist, and philanthropist. She made this year’s TIME 100 list and married actor-writer-director Maria Bello in Cabo San Lucas this past May. She is also the cover star of the new Paris issue of Cherry Bombe magazine. Chef Dominique joins host Kerry Diamond to share which American TV show inspired her to move to California, how she talked her way into a link cook job with Jeremiah Tower, her battle against cancer, and meeting and marrying Maria. She also shares the emotional story about her adoption, and how a change in the French laws allowed her to learn about her earliest days. Thank you to OpenTable, Pernod Ricard, and Alex Mill for supporting our Radio Cherry Bombe. Click here to get your copy of Cherry Bombe’s Paris Issue with Chef Dominique Crenn on the cover. Visit Cherry Bombe’s Event Calendar for our Summer Series details.Hosted by Kerry DiamondProduced by Catherine Baker and Elizabeth VogtEdited by Jenna SadhuContent & Partnerships Manager Londyn CrenshawRecorded at Newsstand Studios at Rockefeller CenterRadio 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 Dominique: Instagram, Atelier Crenn, Cherry Bombe Paris issueMore on Kerry: Instagram

Jul 1, 2024 • 37min
Kismet Chefs Sarah Hymanson & Sara Kramer On Their Classic L.A. Restaurant And New Cookbook
Sarah Hymanson and Sara Kramer are the chefs and co-owners of Kismet, the popular Silver Lake restaurant known for its seasonal dishes, natural wine selections, and convivial vibes. Sarah and Sara recently published their first cookbook, “Kismet: Bright, Fresh, Vegetable-Loving Recipes.” The duo joined host Kerry Diamond to talk about making big decisions, how Kismet came to be, and their favorite recipes from the book. Thank you to OpenTable, Pernod Ricard, and Alex Mill for supporting Radio Cherry Bombe. Visit Cherry Bombe’s Event Calendar for our Summer Series details.Hosted by Kerry DiamondProduced by Catherine Baker and Elizabeth VogtEdited by Jenna SadhuContent & Partnerships Manager Londyn CrenshawRadio 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 Sarah Hymanson: InstagramMore on Sara Kramer: InstagramMore on Kismet: Cookbook, website, InstagramMore on Kerry: Instagram

Jun 26, 2024 • 39min
Star Mixologist Juyoung Kang Of The Fontainebleau On Defying Expectations With Cocktails
Today, we are wrapping our Destination Cherry Bombe mini-series with a true original: Juyoung Kang, the award-winning Director of Beverage Development at the Fontainebleau in Las Vegas. Juyoung represents the new wave of culinary creatives in the city, folks reimagining hospitality and rethinking food & dining experiences. Juyoung chats with host Kerry Diamond about why she moved to Las Vegas, how she finds inspiration in everything from the work of F. Scott Fitzgerald to the music of Daft Punk, and how she came up with the names for some of her favorite beverages. If you missed any of the Destination Cherry Bombe Las Vegas episodes, be sure to go back and give them a listen. We’ve got interviews with Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger of Border Grill and BBQ Mexicana at Mandalay Bay, Lorena Garcia of CHICA at the Venetian, and Mariena Mercer-Boarini of The Wynn. Thank you to Las Vegas for supporting our show. Learn more about Las Vegas and book your trip here.Hosted by Kerry DiamondProduced by Catherine Baker and Elizabeth VogtEdited by Jenna SadhuContent Operations Manager Londyn CrenshawRadio 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 Juyoung: InstagramMore on Kerry: Instagram

Jun 24, 2024 • 44min
The Bear’s Liza Colón-Zayas Best Of Episode
In honor of “The Bear” Season 3 dropping in just a few days, we’re re-airing our interview from last year with actor Liza Colón-Zayas. Liza plays Tina, the tough on the outside, soft on the inside cook dealing with change and grief, and learning to find joy in the small moments. She joins host Kerry Diamond to talk about her career, her perseverance, and what “The Bear” has meant to her. If you missed our previous best-of “The Bear” episodes with Jeremy Allen White and Courtney Storer this month, be sure to check them out. Thank you to Kerrygold, Le Creuset, OpenTable, and Pernod Ricard for supporting our Radio Cherry Bombe. Visit Cherry Bombe’s Event Calendar for our Summer Series details.Hosted by Kerry DiamondProduced by Catherine Baker and Elizabeth VogtEdited by Jenna SadhuContent & Partnerships Manager Londyn CrenshawRecorded at Newsstand Studios at Rockefeller CenterRadio 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 Bear”More on Kerry: Instagram

Jun 19, 2024 • 41min
Chef Lorena Garcia Of Chica Las Vegas On Finding Her Voice And Sharing Her Culture
Chef Lorena Garcia of Chica restaurant at The Venetian in Las Vegas is this week’s guest on Destination Cherry Bombe, our travel miniseries. Learn how Lorena almost practiced law for a living, her time on Season Four of "Top Chef Masters" in Las Vegas, how she came to open the first Chica restaurant, and what preparation has to do with success. This mom, chef, and restaurateur has a lot of wisdom to share, so don’t miss this episode. Thank you to Las Vegas for supporting our show. Learn more and book your trip to Las Vegas here. Get tickets for our Las Vegas event on Monday, June 24th here.Hosted by Kerry DiamondProduced by Catherine Baker and Elizabeth VogtEdited by Jenna SadhuContent Operations Manager Londyn CrenshawRadio 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 Lorena: Instagram, CHICA, website, MAPP, Big Chef Little ChefMore on Kerry: Instagram

Jun 17, 2024 • 52min
The Bear’s Culinary Producer Courtney Storer Best Of Episode
"The Bear" Season Three drops June 27th on Hulu, so we’re revisiting our interviews with the cast of the critically acclaimed show. Today’s interview is with Courtney Storer, the culinary producer of "The Bear." Courtney is a big part of why the series has so much heart and soul, and why it has resonated with so many folks in the restaurant business. Host Kerry Diamond chatted with Courtney about her journey through the food world, how "The Bear" came to be, and why it was so important to get the details right on the show.Thank you to Kerrygold, Le Creuset, and OpenTable for supporting our Radio Cherry Bombe. Visit Cherry Bombe’s Event Calendar for our Summer Series dates, details, and tickets.Click here for more details on Veuve Clicquot's Emotions of the Sun exhibit. Hosted by Kerry DiamondProduced by Catherine Baker and Elizabeth VogtEdited by Jenna SadhuContent Operations Manager Londyn CrenshawRecorded at Newsstand Studios at Rockefeller CenterRadio 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 Courtney: Instagram, "The Bear"More on Kerry: Instagram

Jun 12, 2024 • 36min
Mariena Mercer Boarini, The Wynn’s Magical Mixologist, On Las Vegas & The Craft Cocktail Scene
Grab your luggage and get ready for Destination Cherry Bombe, our first-ever travel miniseries. We are headed to Las Vegas! Each Wednesday this month, host Kerry Diamond will celebrate the bright lights on the Vegas culinary scene. Tune in to discover the chefs, mixologists, and innovators defining the city and taking the food scene to new heights. Today’s guest is Mariena Mercer Boarini, the visionary mixologist at the Wynn. A native of Las Vegas, Marina grew up loving chemistry and unique flavor combinations. She believes that magic is all around us, and as you can imagine, that translates into some incredible cocktails. Mariena chats with host Kerry Diamond about her career, the drink that put her on the map in Las Vegas, the colleagues who inspire her, and more. New episodes will drop each Wednesday in June. Thank you to Las Vegas for supporting our show. Learn more and book your trip here.Hosted by Kerry DiamondProduced by Catherine Baker and Elizabeth VogtEdited by Jenna SadhuContent Operations Manager Londyn CrenshawRadio 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 Mariena: Instagram, Electric DustMore on Kerry: Instagram

Jun 10, 2024 • 28min
The Bear’s Jeremy Allen White Best Of Episode
"The Bear" Season Three drops June 27th on Hulu, so we’re revisiting our interviews with the cast of the critically acclaimed show. First up is Jeremy Allen White, who plays the complicated Carmy. Host Kerry Diamond talked with Jeremy right when Season One debuted, so he had no idea that "The Bear" was going to be a hit, that he would win all the industry’s top awards, or how much the show would change his life.Thank you to Kerrygold, Le Creuset, and OpenTable for supporting our show.Visit Cherry Bombe’s Event Calendar for our Summer Series dates, details, and tickets.Hosted by Kerry DiamondProduced by Catherine Baker and Elizabeth VogtEdited by Jenna SadhuContent Operations Manager Londyn CrenshawRecorded at Newsstand Studios at Rockefeller CenterClips courtesy of FX NetworksRadio 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 Jeremy: Instagram, "The Bear"More on Kerry: Instagram