Counterjam

And, we're back with season 3 of Counterjam, Food52's podcast that explores culture through food and music!

Host Peter J. Kim digs into Indian culture with the help of musician and podcast producer Hrishikesh Hirway (whose new song Between There and Here debuts today!), chef Maneet Chauhan, and multi-instrumental musician Sunny Jain. Check out Counterjam on Spotify for more tracks from Sunny, along with other Indian and Indian-American artists we couldn't squeeze into this episode.

Michelle Zauner (Japanese Breakfast, author of 'Crying in H-Mart') rags on Peter's instant ramyun preferences, they discuss a few tracks off 'Jubilee,' and debate dream ssam combos.

Referenced in this episode:

• Crying in H-Mart
• "Savage Good Boy" and "Be Sweet" from Michelle's newest album, Jubilee

Counterjam will be back for season 3 in the fall, but you can keep the party going by tuning into Peter's Counterjam playlists on Spotify.

Host Peter J. Kim looks at Ethiopian culture with chefs Marcus Samuelsson and Serkaddis Alemu, and spins a few tracks by Kibrom Birhane.

Here's Marcus's wife's sister's recipe for Kitfo on Food52—one he's, as you'll learn in the episode, not allowed to prepare himself. Thanks for tuning into season 2; we'll be back with season 3 in a bit! In the meantime, queue up the Counterjam playlists on Spotify for more from Kibrom Birhane, among other wonderful Ethiopian artists.

Host Peter J. Kim digs into French culture with three phenomenal guests: pastry genius Dominique Ansel, Top Chef France star Mory Sacko, and one of the most distinguished individuals in Peter's life, Stéphanie Jacquemont (aka his wife).

Check out the accompanying Counterjam playlist on Spotify for more from Lindigo, and other wonderful French artists.

This episode, Peter speaks with 19-year-old food whiz and social media sensation Eitan Bernath; actress, comedienne, and Broad City creator Ilana Glazer; and renowned chef and author Einat Admony on Jewish holiday foods: there's the seder plate, matzah and maror, and of course, grandma's chicken matzo ball soup. All music is by Gitkin.

As always, keep the party going by checking out this episode's accompanying playlist on Spotify, or chef Einat's recipe for pre-Shabbat-friendly aruk, or light Iraqi potato & herb patties, here.