Lien Ta @lientigre is co-owner and frontwoman of one of the most exciting and inventive restaurants in LA: Here's Looking At You aka HLAY. she joins the boys to discuss the highs and lows of opening an acclaimed eatery, why you should avoid table 37 and how they get that tartare to taste so damn good.

great comedian and noted gourmand matt braunger @braunger stops by to talk pastrami ribs, hanging out on the road with gallagher's racist ass, and how we're all probably gonna get gout if we keep eating like an 19th century robber baron.

in the first guestless ep since ol episode 1, karl and joel dig into some listener emails, and see what you, the YAPers and Pâtéheads of the world, have to say about the show, life in general and, of course, sex vs. cheese.

the very special podcast crossover ep you didn't know you needed in your life is here, as we sit down with chef Sammy Monsour and beverage director Kassady Wiggins of the 86 Pie podcast @86piepodcast to drink whiskey and talk shop, shit, and sustenance.

mike glazer @glazerboohoohoo is a comedian, cook and cannabis connoisseur of the highest order. he joins the fellas to talk being high af in culinary school, getting screamed at by gordon ramsay on tv while baked, and the deadly, eternal struggle between cake boss and ace of cakes.

chef eddie ruiz is firmly in the vanguard of the alta california movement that is changing mexican food in america, and he has big plans for los angeles and beyond. he joins the fellas with some mezcal straight from oaxaca to talk maguey, mexico, the movement and, of course Roadhouse.

steve sampson's Rossoblu just might be the best restaurant in LA. we sit down with the man himself to talk finding your zone, non-existent rivalries, how he gets that eggplant so nice, and whether or not tom colicchio can ball.

tim dillon @timjdillon is a fast-rising star in the world of comedy as well as an opinionated food lover. he joins the fellas to talk lying to strangers, how to make the perfect soufflé, pre-melted ice cream, the horrors of well-done meat, and why some people should just give up on their dreams.

bbq master and future oprah guest burt bakman of the powerhouse @trudys_underground_barbecue joins the boys to talk juicy brisket, his highly anticipated brick and mortar, giving away meat to strangers, and almost hitting thomas keller with his car.

kevin meehan is a gardener, mentor, father, culinary badass, fine-dining disciple and executive chef of Kali restaurant. he joins the fellas to talk about the highs and lows of the pirate life, getting the shit burned outta him by Ludo, and being the kanye west of the santa monica farmer's market.