Counterjam

We are kicking off the new season by looking at one of the most diverse cultures out there: Mexican culture.

You'll hear about the anatomy of a perfect taco, what it was like when Grupo Enrique Olvera chef-owner Enrique Olvera first encountered "Mexican" food in the U.S., and comedian Felipe Esparza's love of fideo and mafiosos. Music is by the incredible electronica-norteño ensemble Nortec Collective. 

Keep the party going by checking out the Counterjam playlists on Spotify, while you try chef Enrique's recipe for Frijoles Puercos.

In the meanwhile, catch up on Season  1, or check out the show's accompanying Spotify playlists which feature all the hidden-gem tracks from legendary and need-t0-know artists that we couldn't squeeze into the show.

Self-proclaimed fufu-head Peter J. Kim sits down with comedian Ego Nwodim and Afrobeat pioneers Femi and Made Kuti to discuss ultimate jollof, Nigerian religi-pop, and the beloved ball of cooked starch that goes by many names.

That's a wrap on season 1 of Counterjam. We'll be back in May with season 2. In the meantime—follow Counterjam on Spotify for bonus playlists, and subscribe to the show so you don't miss a thing.

Relationships with teriyaki, sushi stereotypes, and the immigrant hustle—host Peter J. Kim looks at Japanese-American cultural identity with comedian Yumi Nagashima, rapper G Yamazawa, and producer Dan the Automator.

Check out Counterjam on Spotify for bonus playlists featuring tracks from Yumi, G, Dan and so many other wonderful Japanese-American artists!

This episode is all about the city that never sleeps and always eats. Host Peter J. Kim looks at the undefinable cuisine of New York City, with the help of A Tribe Called Quest founding member Jarobi White and multiplatinum artist, chef, and fashion icon Kelis.

Referenced in this episode:

• Are you, too, a sauce person? Check out Kelis's Skillshare on the stuff.
• Peter is still going with his Tribe. Check out Counterjam on Spotify for bonus playlists like this one featuring evitaN, Nickodemus, and so many other wonderful artists from NYC!

Host Peter J. Kim looks at Korean-American food culture—with chef Roy Choi, comedian Margaret Cho, and his mom (!)—in all its stinky, fermented, fishy beauty.

Referenced in this episode:

• Peter's Instant Ramyun “Carbonara”
• Follow Counterjam on Spotify for more tracks from  CLARA, DANakaDAN, Omega60, and so many other wonderful Korean-American artists that we couldn't squeeze into this episode.