Comedian Laith Alsasah comes by and asks Danny to make Dolma (stuffed grape leaves)

Laith grew up calling this meal Yebra and we learn about the variations of this recipe throughout the Middle East. Laith tells us a little of the family heritage, growing up Muslim and mixed race, as well as being taught never to waste and using the whole animal.

Laith also talks about gender identity, talks about her path thus far, and tells us only a sliver of the opposition she's faced.

We finish with Laith's first time having pork, some of the more interesting animal parts she's never wasted, and the two discuss their shared problem with Korean Barbecue.

Support Laith:

Instagram: @laith_tieleftshoe

Latih will be at Bleacher Bar comedy tomorrow (1/30)

Head Chef of Gray's Hall returns and asks Danny to make Pork Tenderloin with Broccoli Mac and Cheese.

Gabe grew up a fan of Kraft and had some harsh words off mic about Annie's White Cheddar Mac and Cheese so that's where the episode begins. After the debate, Gabe takes us through a few stories of firing people, someone trying to get him fired, and how now that he's in that position he wants to be a kinder Head Chef than ones he has dealt with in the past.

We also hear an adorable story about a family that went to Gray's and how their 3 year old was treated to an off menu delicacy.

Support Gabe:

Instagram: @notmikegiant

Restaurant: @grays_hall

Make a reservation and say hi to Gabe!

Recovered from Friday's IPA / Steak and Cheese tummy ache, Comedian of the Year nominee Will Noonan is back in the chair and asks Danny to make Biscuits with Bacon (which some liberties were taken on.)

Will sent a few nice texts after the award result and the original plan to talk about it all was back on. At least that was the plan. The two meander about old bay seasoning coming into their life only just recently and how weed shows aren't as easy as you think. Will also shares some great stories about the Red Sox, a few people he's become friends with, and how he feels he can geek out in those situations.

Eventually the conversation does work its way back around to the original plan.

Support Will: Watch Will's Special "50 Tik Toks at Once" on YouTube

Instagram: @willnoonanthecomedian

The Boston Comedy Choice Awards have happened and while the original plan was to talk about it with a fellow nominee, they cancelled because surprise; they're sick.

The sentiment remains the same: Win, Lose, or Draw, thank you to everyone who did vote. The support is appreciated more than you know.

To kick off 2024, comedian Carmen Lagala comes by and asks Danny to make Chicken Pot Pie.

Before discussing Carmen's materialistic love for healthy food, the two wonder about the gym teachers of their past, the amount of work they had for the student's well being, and how those are also just people out there existing in the world now.

Carmen then tells Danny about how she believed polyamory was the path for her until a hard 180 turn with her new partner. She talks about a previous polyamorous relationship she had struggles with, confronting the jealousy, and realizing she COULD have that type of open relationship but doesn't have to.

Along the way Carmen also talks her first crush on a girl, gives a great rule in the bedroom, and celebrates 2 months of taking Zoloft.

Support Carmen:

Website: carmenlagala.com

Instagram: @carmstagrams

Podcast: Episodes Thursdays @incahootspodcast

Carmen will be recording an album at 8:30PM and 10PM on Saturday, January 13th at The Gutter Bar in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.

Carmen's set from Late Night with Stephen Colbert

Carmen's set from Don't Tell Comedy

A 2023 recap for Christmas where Danny talks 3 episodes from this year he liked, some goals set for 2024, and an opinion on a baked good that out of context sounds really bad.

Happy Holidays to all the table guests. Thanks for hanging out.

-Danny

Comedian Kathe Farris comes by and asks Danny to make skirt steak with a potato salad side.

Kathe starts with a heads up that she's never had much of an appetite. Ever since childhood, she's always looked at food more as something that needs to be taken care of. Kathe talks how she loves everything SURROUNDING food like the connecting of people, but as far as for her own intake it resembles that of a bird.

Kathe then takes us through an unfortunate situation with the Comedy club she viewed as home. She talks about still feeling like apart of it despite walking away, some of the areas she feels people can step up, and the difference between accountability and public shaming.

In a world where everyone is trying to get ahead, Kathe offers this: You don't have to get ahead of someone else, and you especially don't have to put someone down; you just need to make enough room for yourself.

Support Kathe:

Instagram: @kathefarris

Kathe's album "Have You Seen This Woman?" is streaming everywhere, and Kathe can regularly be found on SiriusXM Radio.

Comedian and Actor Dorothy comes by and asks Danny to make Sloppy Joe's.

The two keep their off mic conversation going and we start in the thick of it as we hear about Dorothy's frozen dinners growing up and her family's version of the Wendy's "4 for 4" (4 kids by 4 baby daddies). Dorothy then takes us a little deeper and tells us about her mom's passing when she was 10, the anger she felt, and the path she took which lead to some jail time.

Dorothy flips it around and talks about how she realized she needed to change, especially when her son came along. She realized free will was robbed from her because of her choices, and how hope is the most important thing to have. Danny compares all of this to The Shawshank Redemption; you know, a movie, and not real life.

Support Dorothy:

Instagram: @AskDorothy

Because of the holiday Danny had trouble securing a guest. He makes his favorite snack from Greece as a treat: Grilled Halloumi Cheese with Pomegranate Molasses.

Danny does a quick round robin on some things he's thankful for like mental health awareness, boxing, and Mariska Hargitay. And also Paige Davis. And also maybe just older women in general.

And he's thankful for you.

Food and Nightlife Reviewer Chopstick Murphys (Christian) comes by and asks Danny to make Bun Thit Nuong; the Vietnamese version of the world classic meat/veggie/rice dish.

Christian talks feeling like a fake Viet, the shame that brought, and how he’s finally feeling proud of his heritage.

Christian also talks about the lack of traditional structure he had growing up, the rebellious side it lead to, and how now he's trying to teach himself discipline.

At the end he shouts out a few restaurants he’s enjoyed and gives an outline of his own goal for the industry.

Support Christian:

Instagram: @chopstickmurphys