Kyle sits down with Madeline Wachtel, the deputy director of Billion Oyster Project, to talk about Maddy studying at Cornell, living in Australia, cleaning up the N.Y. waterways, nude oysters, working with restaurants to collect oysters, "Bees of the Sea," and more!

Kyle sits down with Michael Chernow: co-founder of The Meatball Shop and WellWell, founder of Seamore’s, chef, author, and podcast host! They talk about Michael's work in those ventures, fitness, GQ’s The Breakdown Series, the French Culinary Institute, and more!

On the final New Orleans takeover episode, Kyle sits down with Kristian Sonnier, V.P. of Communications & Public Relations for New Orleans & Company! They cover Kristian's tenure with the company, just *what is it* about New Orleans, a job offer for Kyle, Mardi Gras preparation, and more!

On the penultimate episode of the Foodie Films New Orleans Takeover, Kyle sits down with Max Hamlin, the butcher for Cochon Butcher. They talk about Max’s beginnings as a pastry chef, how his microbiology knowledge helps him cure meats, the correct pronunciation of Boudin, and pork, pork, and more pork!

The New Orleans takeover of Foodie Films moves onto drink as Kyle speaks with Shelly Oechsner Waguespack, president of Pat O’Briens! They talk about the history of the bar, Shelly as a third-generation owner, the deliciousness of a Hurricane, and more!

As the New Orleans takeover of Foodie Films continues, Kyle speaks with musician Funky Big Sam! They discuss Sam's musical inspirations, starting The Funky Nation, acting in HBO's series Treme, and -- of course -- his favorite local foods and spots!

Kyle kicks off his five episode New Orleans takeover with Justin Kennedy, GM and head chef of Parkway Bakery & Tavern (parkwaypoboys on Instagram)! They talk about the oldest po'boy shop, the history of the po'boy, President Obama’s visit, and more!

Kyle sits down with friend and fellow cinephile, Anthony Scalia, to talk about Casablanca, Anthony’s love of classic films (particularly Universal Monsters), his need to check out some new and old Jersey food destinations, some Academy Award-winning film scenes, and more!

Kyle is joined by Avery Schwenk, co-founder, vice president, and brewer of Hermit Thrush Brewery. They talk about Avery’s discovery of craft beer, his trips to Montreal, starting a brewery, the process of making a sour, Vermont’s contribution to the ever-growing craft brew scene, and more!

Merry Christmas, Foodies! On this First Cut episode, Kyle is joined by chef Robbie Felice to talk about college life at the Culinary Institute of America, the experiences and lessons Robbie has learned while traveling the United States and Europe (and while working in numerous restaurants), Holland's food scene, and much more! Follow Robbie Felice on Instagram @robbiefelice, as well as @viaggio_ristorante and @osteriacrescendo.