Heritage Radio Network

Heritage Radio Network Food Podcast Network
Shifting the way you think about food, one story at a time. We do this through creative educational reporting and storytelling.

Heritage Radio Network (HRN) is a nonprofit podcast network dedicated to creating a more equitable, sustainable, and delicious world by expanding the way eaters think about food. Founded in 2009 by Patrick Martins and inspired by the Slow Food Movement, since its inception HRN has been a platform for thought-provoking conversations about the real issues affecting America’s food supply. There are m

any stories that never reach mainstream food media and that’s where HRN is different: our listeners hear from all over the food chain--farmers, truckers, chefs, cheesemakers, cookbook authors, activists and more! HRN’s name reflects the use of the word Heritage referring to rare-breed animals and edible plants, it represents our commitment to preserving both biodiversity and diversity of perspective in the food world. By empowering listeners to take ownership of what’s on their plate and how it got there, HRN is working to fix a broken food system and archive the many voices that are shaping the culinary world for future generations. Roberta’s Pizza, a restaurant at the forefront of Brooklyn’s culinary renaissance, has been HRN’s home since the beginning. We broadcast 35+ shows each week from our studio, two recycled shipping containers, in their backyard. HRN’s programming covers sustainable agriculture, home cooking, the most innovative technology, and everything else to do with food. (Here’s the current lineup of shows.) You can listen on demand here on our website or find all of our programming for free on your favorite podcast app. Is there a topic you're ready to immerse yourself in? Browse HRN's 14,000 episode archive for a decade's-worth of listening. Nonprofit communities like HRN depend on all kinds of support to thrive. First and foremost, we’re grateful to our show hosts who generously contribute their time and wide-ranging expertise to our global audience of listeners, bringing them the most important conversations happening in the world of food. Our success is also rooted in the diverse community of restaurateurs, farmers, policy experts, and thoughtful eaters who share their dollars and ideas in support of HRN’s programming both on and off the air. We believe that one person can help change the world one bite (or sound bite) at a time. And we rely on listener support to help us continue the fight--and keep our content free. Donate today and become a member of HRN’s food revolution!

In the latest episode of Snacky Tunes, host heads down to San Diego to catch up with Chef .monsod of .sandiego and .sd....
02/21/2025

In the latest episode of Snacky Tunes, host heads down to San Diego to catch up with Chef .monsod of .sandiego and .sd. She shares her journey from growing up in LA to shaping a new kind of restaurant experience that blends her Filipino heritage with modern flavors. We talk about her culinary philosophy, the energy of her kitchens, and what makes a Saturday night at her spots something special.

Then, we take a trip into the archives for a performance from Freelance Whales, the very first band ever featured on . While their debut appearance is buried deep in episode 26 (link in bio to past shows if you’re curious) this episode includes their second live session—an early gem from the show’s history.

🎧 Tune in wherever you get your podcasts.

This new episode of drops just in time for NYC Beer Week!Host meets with the team behind Eckhart Beer Co. at their so...
02/20/2025

This new episode of drops just in time for NYC Beer Week!

Host meets with the team behind Eckhart Beer Co. at their soon-to-open location in Bushwick, Brooklyn to discuss their processes and plans! The conversation covers the process behind their creations as well as what to expect from the new site. They also talk all things beer and brewing, from the latest trends to up and coming recipes, and the food pairings and inspirations of their favorite establishments.

Special guests on this week’s show are:

⭐️ Writer Courtney Iseman

⭐️ Justin Sirois is the Operations Manager at Eckhart Beer Co. He combines his experiences in the brewing, film and television and hospitality industries in his approach to operations and logistics at Eckhart Beer Co.

⭐️ Nick Meyer is a 20-year veteran of restaurant kitchens in New York and San Francisco, and the former owner of Some Good Beer, a craft-beer store in Manhattan.

⭐️ Rachel Wood has been in the craft beer and brewery industry starting in Florida over 15 years ago (6 in NYC!) and is a proud leadership member of Pink Boots NYC chapter.

⭐️ Adam Wolfe has worked over 10 years in the brewing industry. Most of that spent brewing abroad in Australia and Europe. He’s helped multiple breweries start from the ground up and loves all things lager.

⭐️ Fred Maurer is a chef and charcutier, formerly of Dickson’s Farmstand Meats and BKLYN Larder, and forever your Hot Dog Boyfriend.

We tasted:

Helles Lager
German Pils
Czech-style Amber Lager
Czech-style Darl Lager

🎧Listen wherever you get your podcasts!



Five years ago, Hero opened its doors in Nairobi, Kenya as the first bar with a dedicated cocktail laboratory in east Af...
02/20/2025

Five years ago, Hero opened its doors in Nairobi, Kenya as the first bar with a dedicated cocktail laboratory in east Africa. The idea was to be the sort of place superheroes (and supervillains) would chill in on their days off. What would they eat? What would they drink? How do they unwind?

Today, has cracked into the World’s 50 Best Bars and is touring the globe, with pop-ups from Mexico City to Tokyo. Richie Barrow and Kelvin Thairu sit down with to talk about how their vision of fostering a Kenyan cocktail scene got started, how they source their ingredients, and the ingredients they bring with them when they’re on tour that highlight the amazing produce and flavors of east Africa.

Plus, on the heels of the Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl win, Greg, Sother and Damon wax poetic about some of their favorite bars in the city of brotherly love, and muse about the city’s peculiar habit of pole-greasing, to limited effect.

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In this new episode of Taste of the Past, Nigerian food writer and cookbook author Ozoz Sokoh describes the historical f...
02/19/2025

In this new episode of Taste of the Past, Nigerian food writer and cookbook author Ozoz Sokoh describes the historical foodways and evolution of the cuisine of Nigeria and its regions. From her new book, CHOP CHOP: Cooking the Food of Nigeria, Ozoz shares descriptions and background of many of the spices, ingredient combinations, and recipes of regional classics and contemporary dishes which have evolved over time. From indigenous nuts, seeds and salts to the colonial imposition of bouillon cubes, the author educates us on how the geography, and global and political events shaped the complex cuisine of Nigeria.

Preorder CHOP CHOP or ask for it at your favorite bookstore (publication date is March 18.)

Listen to Taste of the Paste wherever you get your podcasts






Excerpted from Chop Chop: Cooking the Food of Nigeria by Ozoz Sokoh, copyright ©2025 by Ozoz Sokoh, photographs copyright ©2025 by James Ransom. Used with permission of Artisan Books, a division of Workman Publishing Co., Inc., a subsidiary of Hachette Book Group, Inc.

New episode of ! Here’s the latest from Lou Banks and special guest Linda Sullivan:We’ve spent a fair amount of time tal...
02/19/2025

New episode of ! Here’s the latest from Lou Banks and special guest Linda Sullivan:

We’ve spent a fair amount of time talking about fermentation and talking about distillation. But there’s another -ation we’ve not really addressed: evaporation! There are devils in the angel share and in this episode of Agave Road Trip!

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Agave Road Trip is a critically acclaimed, award-winning podcast that helps gringx bartenders better understand agave, agave spirits, and rural Mexico. This episode is hosted by Lou Bank with special guest Linda Sullivan of seynasecreto with insights from John des Rosiers of Cambio Tequila.

02/19/2025

Episode 24 of Roots, Hearts, and Soul coming at you live!!

Hosted by Chef Todd Richards and Chef Stephan Berrouet-Durand.

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Here’s the latest from on the new episode of Eat Your Heartland Out:State fairs aren’t just about the rides and deep-fr...
02/18/2025

Here’s the latest from on the new episode of Eat Your Heartland Out:

State fairs aren’t just about the rides and deep-fried everything. They are also a celebration of food traditions passed down through generations. In the latest episode of Eat Your Heartland Out, I’m joined by Catherine Lambrecht, a culinary historian and expert pie maker who has spent years judging family heirloom recipe contests at fairs across the Midwest.⁠

Catherine has seen it all — cherished recipes written on yellowed index cards, stories of family feuds settled over a bowl of asparagus soup, and a young boy’s pet pig that became a rite of passage at the dinner table. She shares the rich history behind these recipes, why preserving them matters, and, of course, the deep roots of pie in American food culture. Tune in to hear how family recipes bring us together and why now is the time to document your own.⁠

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Black History Month is always important—this year more than ever. In celebration, we shine the spotlight on Roots, Heart...
02/17/2025

Black History Month is always important—this year more than ever. In celebration, we shine the spotlight on Roots, Heart & Soul, a podcast where chefs Todd Richards and Stephan Berrouet-Durand co-host conversations with some of the biggest names in the Black food world.

This week, Todd and Stephan welcome award-winning chef who has made his mark on the Seattle food scene and receives much attention nationally. He talks about his restaurants, his pivot to packaged goods with , and how he continues to tell his food story within the African diaspora.

In another recent episode, is the special guest. She’s a food and health journalist and cookbook editor based in Atlanta, whose work has won a James Beard Award and made the New York Times Nonfiction Best Seller list.

of and joins Todd and Stephan in episode 20 to talk about the power of the Black community in helping each other scale up.

🎧 Find these episodes of Roots, Heart & Soul wherever you get your podcasts or catch live streams Tuesdays at 7pm EST on YouTube, Facebook and Instagram.

Follow and .ayiti and subscribe to on YouTube to keep the conversation going.

Renowned wine cartographer Alessandro Masnaghetti joins Sam Benrubi on the latest episode of The Grape Nation. is a true...
02/16/2025

Renowned wine cartographer Alessandro Masnaghetti joins Sam Benrubi on the latest episode of The Grape Nation.

is a true journalist, wine taster and happens to be the preeminent wine map maker in the world. Through his company Enogea, he has produced over 100 maps and books of some of the most important wine regions in the world. His maps are not only visually stunning, incredibly accurate, but also add context to the place.

This conversation included Alessandro’s journey to map making, his start with , the process of making a map, the soulfulness of paper maps, and more.

During the show, he also answers “Wine List” and gives some great recommendations.

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The mail is finally here. 💌It’s only fitting that Episode 1 of Love Letters to the Lower East Side Girls Club is LIVE on...
02/14/2025

The mail is finally here. 💌

It’s only fitting that Episode 1 of Love Letters to the Lower East Side Girls Club is LIVE on Valentine’s Day! 💘

Meet Sasha, Taylor, and the LES Girls while learning about what makes our Radio Scholars Program so special. Link in bio or wherever you get your podcasts! 🎧💕

New episode of Japan Eats!This week, ’s guest is Emily Yuen who is the executive chef at , a unique Japanese American re...
02/13/2025

New episode of Japan Eats!

This week, ’s guest is Emily Yuen who is the executive chef at , a unique Japanese American restaurant in Brooklyn, New York.

Emily has an impressive culinary background. She worked at top French restaurants in the world, including Le Gavroche in London, DB Bistro in Singapore and Boulud Sud in New York. She also studied Japanese cuisine at the legendary Shojin restaurant Kajitsu and served as the executive chef at Bessou in New York.

At Lingo, with her global knowledge and experience, Emily offers original dishes, such as Hokkaido-style braised beef curry pie and Donabe hotpot with wild mushroom and koji butter.

In this episode, Akiko and Emily discuss:

⭐️ how Emily’s culinary focus shifted from French to Japanese

⭐️ the essence of Japanese cuisine that she wants to share with her guests

⭐️ how she naturally merges French techniques and Japanese flavors

⭐️ the importance of Japanese home cooking in her menu development—and much, much more!

🎧 Listen to Emily Yuen on Japan Eats wherever you get your podcasts.

The last episode of took a closer look at the intricate intersection between cannabis and drinking—and this week, we’re...
02/13/2025

The last episode of took a closer look at the intricate intersection between cannabis and drinking—and this week, we’re making it a double! Host .gram chats with herbalist, mixologist, and entrepreneur about the effects of combining cannabis with alcohol, how botanicals can enhance both drinking and smoking experiences, and what our understanding of alcohol education can teach us about consuming cannabis responsibly.

🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts!


We’re kicking off a contest in collaboration with the podcast series and , where you have the opportunity to win a four...
02/12/2025

We’re kicking off a contest in collaboration with the podcast series and , where you have the opportunity to win a four-night cruise for two on —a food, wine, and spirits festival at sea.

When you donate $50 to , you’ll be entered for the chance to win a porthole cabin for two on Chefs Making Waves sailing May 5 - 9, 2025 from Miami to Cozumel, Mexico on Norwegian Gem. You’ll also support another year of great food storytelling with a portion of your donation going toward disaster relief for the food and beverage communities within Western NC and Southern California.

This cruise is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for culinary adventurers—featuring top celebrity chefs including Jonathan Waxman, Antonia Lofaso, Robert Irvine, and many more. There is a myriad of experiences, such as restaurant takeovers, live food and mixology demos, themed parties and more.

Link in bio to enter your chance to win or visit heritageradionetwork.org/cruise. Terms and conditions apply and you must be 21 or over to enter.

02/12/2025

Episode 23 of Roots, Hearts, and Soul coming at you live!!

Hosted by Chef Todd Richards and Chef Stephan Berrouet-Durand.

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The latest episode of .gram is live and ready for your ears! In “New Year, New Me(al) Prep” we go BTS to give you a glim...
02/11/2025

The latest episode of .gram is live and ready for your ears! In “New Year, New Me(al) Prep” we go BTS to give you a glimpse of the realities behind meal prep and the different ways we make it happen. While this practice is designed to make life easier, there are a few obstacles that you might encounter when preparing meals ahead of time. We report on what it’s really like—and the invisible tasks that come with it. Two oldest daughters in a family of five report on the very real struggles of preparing meals for everyone. We also discuss finding specific ingredients in a cultural food desert and cooking with ADHD.

🎧 Tune in for our unique take on this huge food trend wherever you get your podcasts!

This week of talks and tastes with winemakers at the Union Grands Crus Bordeaux tasting in NYC! Tune in to hear discu...
02/11/2025

This week of talks and tastes with winemakers at the Union Grands Crus Bordeaux tasting in NYC! Tune in to hear discussions on all aspects of the new 2022 vintage from different regions of Bordeaux. Listen for great conversations, recommendations, and more, straight from insiders at this industry event.

While we were there, we spoke with: Chateau Leoville Barton, St. Julien, .la.gaffeliere St. Emilion.

🎧 Listen for the latest in wine wherever you get your podcasts!





For this season’s first on-site interview, we’re headed to Massachusetts! Travelling to in Waltham, sat down with , ow...
02/10/2025

For this season’s first on-site interview, we’re headed to Massachusetts! Travelling to in Waltham, sat down with , owner of Deep Ellum, and , Boston food writer, to talk food and beer in Boston. Learn everything you wanted to know about cask ale, new twists on pozole, and where to look for the best bites in Beantown, all on !



What does it take to launch a Pisco brand in a country that looooooves Pisco, vs. a country that’s still figuring out wh...
02/10/2025

What does it take to launch a Pisco brand in a country that looooooves Pisco, vs. a country that’s still figuring out what to make of it? That’s what Alex Hildebrandt, founder of is here to talk about with us here at . He sits down with the gang to talk about growing up with Pisco all around him, the drink’s rich history in Peru, the care that goes into these grapes and the unique challenges of launching a brand in a spirit’s home country, vs. in the United States.

Plus, is going to London soon, which means he’ll be able to check one more site off his ancient aliens bucket list.

Find this new episode wherever you get your podcasts!

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Roots, Hearts, and Soul - Episode 24 - 02/18/25
Roots, Hearts, and Soul - Episode 24 - 02/18/25

Episode 24 of Roots, Hearts, and Soul coming at you live!! Hosted by Chef Todd Richards and Chef Stephan Berrouet-Durand. Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6024568504451072

Roots, Hearts, and Soul - Episode 23 - 02/11/25
Roots, Hearts, and Soul - Episode 23 - 02/11/25

Episode 23 of Roots, Hearts, and Soul coming at you live!! Hosted by Chef Todd Richards and Chef Stephan Berrouet-Durand. Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6024568504451072

Roots, Hearts, and Soul - Episode 22 - 02/04/25
Roots, Hearts, and Soul - Episode 22 - 02/04/25

Episode 22 of Roots, Hearts, and Soul coming at you live!! Hosted by Chef Todd Richards and Chef Stephan Berrouet-Durand. Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6024568504451072

Roots, Hearts, and Soul - Episode 21 - 01/28/25
Roots, Hearts, and Soul - Episode 21 - 01/28/25

Episode 21 of Roots, Hearts, and Soul coming at you live!! Hosted by Chef Todd Richards and Chef Stephan Berrouet-Durand. Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6024568504451072

Roots, Hearts, and Soul - Episode 19 - 01/14/25
Roots, Hearts, and Soul - Episode 19 - 01/14/25

Episode 19 of Roots, Hearts, and Soul coming at you live!! Hosted by Chef Todd Richards and Chef Stephan Berrouet-Durand. Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6024568504451072

Roots, Hearts, and Soul - Episode 18 - 01/07/25
Roots, Hearts, and Soul - Episode 18 - 01/07/25

Episode 17 of Roots, Hearts, and Soul coming at you live!! Hosted by Chef Todd Richards and Chef Stephan Berrouet-Durand. Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6024568504451072

Roots, Hearts, and Soul - Episode 17 - 12/10/24
Roots, Hearts, and Soul - Episode 17 - 12/10/24

Episode 17 of Roots, Hearts, and Soul coming at you live!! Hosted by Chef Todd Richards and Chef Stephan Berrouet-Durand. Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6024568504451072

Roots, Hearts, Soul - Episode 16 - 12/03/24
Roots, Hearts, Soul - Episode 16 - 12/03/24

Episode 16 of Roots, Hearts, and Soul coming at you live!! Hosted by Chef Todd Richards and Chef Stephan Berrouet-Durand.

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