Longer Tables with José Andrés

This episode is devoted to José's words at the World Central Kitchen Interfaith Memorial, in honor of the seven workers killed on April 1, in Gaza. The speech was recorded live at the Washington National Cathedral. A short performance by Yo-Yo Ma follows. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The acclaimed author of The Omnivore's Dilemma, The Botany of Desire and other classics discusses his own culinary history, the Biden Administration's record on food, and "Food, Inc. 2" -- a sequel to the Oscar-nominated documentary. He also tells the unforgettable tale of a pig named Kosher. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adopted at four months, Kristen moved from Korea to a new life in Michigan -- one that increasingly found meaning and purpose with food and community. Chatting live at the Cayman Cookout, she and José discuss how she found her identity...and the life-changing moment she learned she'd be taking Padma Lakshmi's place on "Top Chef." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Everyone's favorite chemistry teacher discusses life before and after Walter White, from his budding law enforcement career to life in Hollywood -- and in mezcal. If you love Bryan Cranston as much a we do, you can also see him on José's new Prime Video special, Dinner Party Diaries with José Andrés, where mezcal is enjoyed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From inventing pasta shapes to assessing ideal sandwich shapes, the beloved "Sporkful" host has created a taxonomy of bites all his own. Executive producer Jane Black grills Pashman on the singular food universe he inhabits. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

True, the celebrated filmmaker's seventh feature is a gorgeous and smoldering 19th century French romantic drama. But the film doubles as one of the most intimate, sensuous studies of a kitchen to be captured on celluloid. Hùng, who won best director at Cannes, pulls back the curtain this week with executive producer Jane Black. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nobody cooks like Kwame. Then again, nobody's story is like his, either. The man behind Tatiana -- and author of the stunning memoir Notes from a Young Black Chef -- opens up to José about his unlikely path to success. Recorded live at the Cayman Cookout. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Introducing Pressure Cooker, a James Beard award-winning podcast about parenthood, feeding kids and how it all became so complicated from José Andrés Media. Hosted by veteran journalists Jane Black (also Longer Tables executive producer!) and Liz Dunn, Pressure Cooker explores the thorniest topics related to how we feed our kids: How picky eating became a modern phenomenon. The secret history of the dinosaur chicken nugget. The truth about kids' vitamins. How AI can really help you get dinner on the table. This week's show focuses on intuitive eating, the popular new anti-diet philosophy, recommends serving candy with dinner and letting kids eat whenever and whatever they want. Is this hands-off approach the best way to escape toxic diet culture? Or … is intuitive eating just another food fad? Listen, and if you like it, we hope you'll subscribe on Apple or follow us on Spotify. You can also find the show on Instagram at @pressurecook_fm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Live in Las Vegas, Spain's legendary rally racer talks with José about life on the road, life off the road and how to turn a medical helicopter around when you've merely suffered a spinal fracture in the middle of Saudi Arabia. José, in turn, applies for a job. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What began as a warmup question became a portal into our lives. The acclaimed journalist reveals what an old interview prompt of hers has taught her about the kitchens of our childhoods -- and then discusses "The Race Card Project," her long-running and often jaw-dropping exploration of our private racial narratives. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It takes a lonnnnng table to seat the likes of Anderson Cooper, Jane Goodall, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Padma Lakshmi, Susan Rice, Antony Blinken, Sen. Cory Booker and Eva Longoria. We're grateful to have laughed and cried with so many brilliant and fascinating people, and we invite you enjoy some highlights from the year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The North Carolina restaurateur may not be Spanish, but according to José, she's one of the most inspiring chefs cooking Spanish food in America today. As Katie explains, this was not the original plan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In celebration of their new graphic novel about World Central Kitchen, José and co-author Steve Orlando discuss comics, disasters and everything in between, alongside legendary Hellboy creator Mike Mignola. Sales and distribution by Lemonada Media. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Before a live audience, José doesn't waste his shot, asking the legendary playwright/songwriter/actor/filmmaker for the backstory behind beloved lines, his culinary secrets -- even an on-the-fly songwriting seminar. Sorry, you're gonna have "Hamilton" lines in your head for another month. Sales and distribution by Lemonada Media. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yep, it's that time of year again: Thanksgiving. And who better to give advice than the doyenne of the American table, Martha Stewart. That's why we're bringing back one of our favorite episodes: José and Martha's 2022 conversation about wine, CBD gummies, and, of course, turkey. Plus, José whips up a surprising vegetarian dish for your holiday buffet and answers a listener question. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The award-winning science and food writer takes us behind the scenes of his wild reporting on truffles -- both kinds. You might not think you care about these foods. Prepare to be corrected. Plus: A caller wonders which expensive ingredients are worth the money and which aren't. Sales and distribution by Lemonada Media. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The former National Security Advisor opens up about the family dinners that shaped her, her mother’s surprising legacy and the mixed experience of growing up under affirmative action. Sales and distribution by Lemonada Media. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

They told him a restaurant about rice in Harlem was crazy. The award-winning chef proved them wrong — and began to discover some deeper truths along the way. Plus: José chops it up on the topic of onion intolerance. Sales and distribution by Lemonada Media. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

José's TV show, José Andrés and Family in Spain, airs for the next six week on CNN. So go behind the scenes with Longer Tables most important guests ever: José's daughters, Carlota, Inés and Lucía. On this episode, the girls dish on what it's like to grow up with a famous chef as a dad and what it was like to travel through Spain and film their new show. Get full access to Longer Tables with José Andrés at joseandres.substack.com/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s it like to eat in space? How does space change a person? Why go to space in the first place? This week astronauts Michael López-Alegría and Peggy Whitson take the show where no podcast has gone before. Plus José receives his first-ever low-Earth-orbit food review, and chews the (chicken) fat with a caller. Sales and distribution by Lemonada Media. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.