The Food and Travel PaulCast

On Episode 40 of the PaulCast, host Paul Feinstein talks to author and publisher Keith Riegert about his new book, Beet This! An Unofficial Schrute Farms Cookbook. The book will make you laugh and hungry at the same time and is the perfect complement to anyone who watched the entire Office series during the pandemic (and counting). If you want a new cookbook to ring in the upcoming holiday season, take a listen to this.

On Episode 39 of the PaulCast, host Paul Feinstein talks to Dan Ahdoot, the multi-hyphenate comedian, podcast host, upcoming author, and actor. Dan is creating his own lane, combining the worlds of food and comedy. On this episode we dive deep into cultural food appropriation, his new Food Network show, and even a sprinkling bit of Salt Bae. If you like food and comedy (who doesn't?), you'll want to listen to this.

On Episode 38 of the PaulCast, host Paul Feinstein talks to Steve Belkin, a self-proclaimed mileage maniac who has accrued over 40 million miles by beating the airlines at their own game. Belkin's new book, Mileage Maniac: My Genius, Madness and a Touch Of Evil To Amass 40 Million Frequent Flyer Miles, is an inside look at the world of airline miles, how they work, and some wild stories along the way.

On Episode 37 of the PaulCast, host Paul Feinstein talks to Matteo Zielonka, one of the most prolific pasta makers on the planet. Matt has a new book out called The Pasta Man: The Art of Making Spectacular Pasta which features 40 amazing recipes for all levels of at-home chefs. If you love pasta and want to learn about one of the best pasta craftsmen in the world, give this a listen.

On Episode 36 of the PaulCast, host Paul Feinstein talks to Rick Steves, the multi-hyphenate travel guide writer, radio broadcaster, and TV host. Rick is launching a new two-hour special, Rick Steves Europe Awaits, and he stops by to chat about the special, not traveling for over a year, and the desire to inspire the world to go out and explore. If you want some soothing travel talk, Rick Steves is here to help.

On Episode 35 of the PaulCast, host Paul Feinstein talks to Scott Keyes of Scott's Cheap Flights about his new book Take More Vacations: How to Search Better, Book Cheaper, and Travel the World. If you want to start traveling again but don't want to pay a lot for it, Scott is here to help.

On Episode 34 of the PaulCast, host Paul Feinstein talks to international pizza consultant Anthony Falco about his new cookbook "Pizza Czar" and the wide world of pizza and pizza consulting. If you love pizza (you do), you'll love this.

On Episode 33 of the PaulCast, host Paul Feinstein talks to international journalist Ryan King about the wild and wonderful world of fine dining. If you want to learn about the best chefs, how and why they do what they do, and a lot of amazing food stories along the way, you'll really enjoy this.

On Episode 32 of the PaulCast, host Paul Feinstein talks to Phil Rosenthal from the hit Netflix show, "Somebody Feed Phil." Paul and Phil discuss the destinations, the food, and what it's like launching a food and travel show during political strife and a global pandemic. If you want to feel good for half an hour with the ever-positive Phil, you'll want to listen to this one.

On Episode 31 of the PaulCast, host Paul Feinstein talks to reality TV star and restaurateur Marissa Hermer about her multiple eateries in LA, her cookbook, feeding first responders, and operating in a pandemic. For a glimpse into Marissa's very busy world, you'll want to give this a listen.

On Episode 30 of the PaulCast, host Paul Feinstein talks to author and space expert Amy Shira Teitel about her incredible book "Fighting for Space" and insights into how an astronaut thinks about traveling during a pandemic. If you like badass women and cool space stories, this is for you.

On Episode 29 of the PaulCast, host Paul Feinstein talks to editor Michael Boodro, whose new book Travel by Design showcases some of the most incredible locales on the planet through the lens of the world's leading designers, artists, and architects. If you want to travel vicariously through a book, now might be the perfect time.

On Episode 28 of the PaulCast, host Paul Feinstein talks to James Beard-winning author Andrea Fazzari about her stunning new book, "Sushi Shokunin". The book profiles the world's greatest sushi chefs, Japanese culture, and what it's like to fully master your craft. If you love sushi, you'll love this pod.

On Episode 27 of the PaulCast, host Paul Feinstein talks to director Rémi Anfosso about his beautiful new movie "A Chef's Voyage." The film follows three-Michelin-starred chef David Kinch of Manresa in California on an epic journey to cook in some of the best Michelin-starred restaurants in France. If you love food you'll want to listen and ultimately watch this lovely movie.

On Episode 26 of the PaulCast, host Paul Feinstein talks to world-renowned chef James Briscione, who is known for his time on the hit show "Chopped" and for developing the invaluable cookbook "The Flavor Matrix." James has a new book coming out called "Flavor for All" and chats about that, the world of food science, pairing, and much more.

On Episode 25 of the PaulCast, host Paul Feinstein talks to international travel writer Amber Gibson for a truly inside peek into the world of food and travel writing. Amber has a million stories that are fun, scary, and hilarious and will make you want to book your next trip after listening. If you ever wanted to be a food or travel writer, you'll want to listen to this.

On Episode 24 of the PaulCast, host Paul Feinstein talks to PhD psychologist and journalist Maria Konnikova about her new book, The Biggest Bluff. The book follows Maria on a yearlong journey to become a professional poker player and finds fascinating insights into decision making and life lessons for everyday use. If you like listening to people much smarter than you, you'll probably like this one.

On Episode 23 of the PaulCast, host Paul Feinstein talks to John Terzian of the h.wood group, a nightlife hospitality group with more than a dozen bars, clubs, and restaurants around America. The chat gets into the concept of ghost kitchens and also how bars and restaurants are managing their way through the pandemic.

On Episode 22 of the PaulCast, host Paul Feinstein talks to Noelle Scaggs, one of the lead singers from Fitz and the Tantrums about her food and travel obsessions and the current state of the world. Listen as Noelle gets into her favorite spots to eat, places to visit, and the lack of diversity in the food and travel space.

On Episode 21 of the PaulCast, host Paul Feinstein talks to virtual reality filmmaker Barry Pousman about virtual and augmented reality and whether a digital travel experience is close to replacing an actual travel adventure. If you want to know if you'll be able to virtually explore the world in the not-too-distant-future, you may want to listen.