Say Cheese

Jeff Buck sits down with comedian and actress Abby St Claire to talk about Swiss Abbey Wrestler - a thermalized washed rind cow's milk cheese from Einsiedeln, Switzerland. Together they discuss eating cheese in church, The Black Madonna, The Swiss Wrestling Festival, smelly cheese planes, and experiencing one of the stinkiest cheeses we've done so far!

As always the podcast ends with some #CheesyMoments. This week we have a submission from Chris Murphy in Chicago with a story that involves 3lbs of Pepper Jack Cubes. We wrap things up with a story from Abby about being bullied for liking cheese but also having beautiful friendships because of cheese. 

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Jeff Buck sits down with comedian and actor Mikel Albagdadi to talk about Ossau Iraty Estive - a raw sheep's milk cheese from The French Basque Country in France. Together they discuss a little bit of history of the Basque Country. After explaining that the cheese is falls under a protected designated origin regime, Jeff suggests they do the same for Gumbo and Poboys. We learn the type of sheep that make this cheese and how the shepards basically live with them as they graze the pastures. After reading that a spiritual energy lives in the homes of Basque -- Mikel and Jeff speculate it to be WiFi.
The cheese is finally tasted and pleasantly received by our lactose intolerant guest.  As always the podcast ends with some #CheesyMoments. This week we have a submission from Julia Gross in Philadelphia with a story that involves a risking it all on a subway for cheese. We wrap things up with a story from Mikel about eating cheese pizza in an Apple store. 

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Jeff Buck sits down with writer, comedian, and roommate Cam Dupre to talk about Roaring Forties Blue - a pasteurized cow's milk blue cheese from King Island Dairy in Australia. Together they discuss sugar cane, Anderson Cooper, and argue over where the origin of "Roaring Forties" came from. Touching on Cam's recent interest in sailing, Jeff explains how this cheese tied to sailing and the importance of hay mattresses. While eating the cheese, they both suggest other food they'd like to see paired with it. As always the podcast ends with some #CheesyMoments. This week we have a submission from Martin Henn in Austin, Texas with a story that involves a cheese raffle in Wisconsin. We wrap things up with a story from Cam about paint can sizes of nacho cheese and jeopardizing relationships with friends/families. 

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Jeff Buck sits down with creative/director of fashion Aaron Kentrell to talk about Providence - a pasteurized goats milk cheese from Goat Lady Dairy in North Carolina. Together the two of them talk about the double entendre the town where this cheese is made has. Aaron shares his experience with goat milk and Jeff tells him about "dodh" soda - a drink in Pakistan that mixes goat milk & Sprite. Jeff explains the process of how this cheese is made and how it's helping save the world. As always the podcast ends with some #CheesyMoments. A fan submitted moment from cheesemonger Jane Bruce involves a cheese riot, while Aaron shares a cheesy moment in his life that was a life or death situation. 

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Jeff Buck sits down with singer-songwriter Lauren Oglesby (LLYDIAN, The Light Set) to talk about Bufarolo cheese - a pasteurized water buffalo milk from Italy & Brooklyn. 

Together the two of them learn about the history behind the Crown Finish Caves where this cheese is aged. Lauren proves that she is the best story teller ever and also shares a VeggieTales song to Jeff about Water Buffalo. Off mic, a long time friend in cheese (Paige Singleton) joins them in the studio to provide funny antidotes. We discuss a potential new strip club and cheese shop named Cavern, and we also dive into "Cave Music" and explain what that is. Lauren gives her official review of Bufarolo cheese, and as always the podcast ends with some #CheesyMoments. Lauren shares two moments, one that involves heating up cheese in a backpack.

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LLYDIAN:
https://open.spotify.com/artist/3yiGMvBdvLr0p1lVr3Twpi

THE LIGHT SET:
https://open.spotify.com/artist/4BH2W6RKwTBm4h5wdRxrqa

Jeff Buck sits down with comedian Alex Cureau (Comedy On Tap) to talk about Cloud Cap cheese - a raw cows milk cheese from Washington. Together the two of them learn more about lava tubes, lava cows, and how they created this volcanic dairy product.  They joke about how a national forest was named after a man named Gifford and Jeff explains how mountain lions can effect a cow's lactation cycle. Naturally Alex expects Cloud Cap to taste like hot magma as he tries it for the first time and gives his official opinion. As always, the podcast ends with some #CheesyMoments. Alex shares one from a time when he was at work on the docks and his boss introduced him to some new cheeses and more!

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Jeff Buck sits down with comedian Joseph Meissner (Flappers) to talk about Prairie Breeze cheese - a pasteurized cows milk cheddar from Iowa. Together the two of them discuss how teenage angst can be tasted in the cheese. Jeff explains what those crystals exactly are that you might find in a cheddar. They also both briefly discuss Slipknot, how "prairie breeze" sound like a cow fart, and how fun it would be if there was a comedy open mic full of Amish people. As always, the podcast ends with some #CheesyMoments. Jospeh shares a moment involving a dish from his favorite Mexican restaurant in Houston, Tx.

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Jeff Buck sits down with cheesemonger Charles Davis (DTLA Cheese) to talk about Challerhocker cheese - a raw cow's milk cheese from Switzerland. Together the two of them discuss how hard it is to pronounce the name "Kaserei Tufertschwil" before they briefly watch a video of a cow expo. They discuss what rennet is in a cheese and how "an unweaned ruminant" is just a waxing poetic way of saying "cow stomach". Jeff parody's a Gwen Stefani song to be about Challerhocker right before talking about how creepy the logo for Challerhocker is. As always, the podcast ends with some #CheesyMoments. Charles explains that his was celebrating a very UNIQUE birthday party.

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Jeff Buck sits down with rogue cheesemonger Julia Gross to talk about Cravero Parmigiano Reggiano cheese - a raw cow's milk cheese from Italy. Together the two of them replicate an ancient pairing by combining this "king of cheese" with a bottle of Prosecco. Slightly buzzed and in a rush to get Julia to the airport, they discuss feminists in Bra, The worst/best cheese joke ever, how to fight the tariffs that threaten our cheeses, and a secret group of midnight mongers who parody songs. As always, the podcast ends with some #CheesyMoments. Julia talks about falling in love and finding a relationship because of cheese and at the end of this episode she debuts here "WE LOVE THE CHEESE" song. A direct parody to NWA's "F*** The Police".


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Jeff Buck sits down with comedian and pastry chef Georgia Smith (SpaceWorld) to talk about Sofia cheese - a pasteurized goat's milk cheese from The Capriole Goat Cheese Farmstead in Greenville, Indiana. Together the two of them discuss flags designed by 5th graders, crazy coincidental farm history, The Cheese Nun, and how ash solves everything.
Georgia tries the award winning cheese for the first time before giving her official review. And as always, the podcast ends with some #CheesyMoments. A fan in Louisiana sends one involving a cheesy face and Georgia shares one involving a trip to the hospital.


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SpaceWorld w/ Tommy Wiseau: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oAv4ceFJH3U