What's Eating You?

This episode introduces my podcasting audience to the benefactor of my quarantine bread baking - Blaise.  We meet the man who blessed me with the gift of knowledge (and a 7qt dutch oven).  We also circle back to his Covid experience (spoiler alert: nose goes), and revisit the streets of NYC to hear how the summer of social distancing '20 is going.

Interested parties can find the text referenced in this pod here: https://kensartisan.com/flour-water-salt-yeast

(7/4/2020) 
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This episode features a frank conversation on race in America.  Today, I share my conversation with Ariel - athlete, artist, actress, and activist.  She is characteristically unfiltered in telling her story, and we touch upon the current moment, think about how long this revolution for justice has been coming, and talk about her hopes that when this train leaves the station, all those on the right side of history will be aboard.  [Contains strong language.]

The unabridged Toni Morrison quote referenced in the interview is from an interview available via this link: https://www.esquire.com/entertainment/books/a28621535/toni-morrison-white-supremacy-charlie-rose-interview-racism/ 

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(7/2/2020) 
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The COVID-19 episode - in this convo, we speak with Rose, who has recovered from a late spring case of Coronavirus.  This timely chat reminds us just how serious this disease is, even for those not in an "at-risk" category  Sponsored by Campbell's Chicken Noodle Soup - even as the summer stretches on, please stay home where possible, practice social distancing, and wear a mask!

(As promised, here's her Easy Chicken Marinade Recipe: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/34973334595121538/sent/)
(6/24/2020) 
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The DoubleMint gum episode - in a daring act of technical know-nothingness, I attempt to pull off a three-way conversation with two of my friends AT THE SAME TIME.  Topics include an exploration of how they formed their musical tastes, recreating restaurant favorites in quarantine, and a visit to the "Married with Children" fountain.  Featuring Mary Alexander and Kristin Cass.  Sponsored by Monster Kabinet, Berlin (it's highly recommended).
(6/14/2020) 
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The "Liquid Bread," Episode, featuring Justin Frick.  With the former 7'0" high jumper turned beer connoisseur, we explore the collision of community, causes, and culture, in this week's introspective and informative episode.  Guest appearances by Susu the cat.  Sponsored by the Air Fryer mafia.
(6/11/2020) 
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This episode finds us with Minnesota native Ali ("Prich" to her friends).  This episode, recorded the week after the murder, or modern-day lynching of George Floyd, finds her on a roadtrip landing her in Washington, DC - the second epicenter of some of the nation's largest protests of police brutality, and racial inequality.  From peaceful protest to meal prep, and pandemic to pan pizza, here's this week's "What's Eating You."  Sponsored by Patagonia snapbacks - "That's my hat!" (6/5/2020) 
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The fifth episode of 'What's Eating You' puts Meltdown May in the rear view by welcoming “JRP (Esq.)” an infamous character form my youth. We talk about the secret to Popeye’s, his reliance on QVC appliances, and just how to balance freedom and health within this pandemic (hint: Pilates). This episode dedicated to Shopping Local. Shoutout to Shomari and Eric. McDonough stand up! (6/3/20) Music: www.purple-planet.com

The fourth episode of 'What's Eating You' features published NYT Opinion writer, comedy writer, and all-around good guy Ali-Asghar. Topics include diet discipline, national economic issues, and chaat. This podcast ep is sponsored by Dominoes Pizza, soon to hold an 80% market share in NYC. Ali-Asghar NYT Opinion piece available here: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/17/opinion/ramadan-coronavirus-quarantine.html?referringSource=articleShare
(E.d.: this episode was recorded two days before Eid). (5/31/20) Music: www.purple-planet.com

The third episode of 'What's Eating You' takes place on PST, featuring guest Dan Ross-Li. Topics include an authentic Nuka Cola recipe, hot real estate leads, and a child’s unadulterated love of noodles. This podcast ep is sponsored by the I-95 corridor, connecting Norwalk and Norfolk since 1956. Dedicated to wives turned restaurant critics across America. (5/21/20) Music: www.purple-planet.com

The second episode of 'What's Eating You' picks up with special guest, and temporary Michigander, Alison "Nabs" Nabatoff. Topics include content creation, cookie creation, and LaCroix. This podcast sponsored by Millennials, and dedicated to Sir Dempsey Charles, who crossed the Rainbow Bridge. (5/4/20) Music: www.purple-planet.com