Taste Buddies with Genevieve Rice

Storyteller, improviser and radio personality Stina Sieg (KJZZ's The Show, @stinasieg) joins me at the Taste Buddies table before she leaves us for the Centennial state. Join us for a lively discussion of falling, Weight Watchers and cooking disasters for ex-boyfriends.  Keep up with Taste Buddies by liking Taste Buddies with Genevieve Rice on Facebook and @tastebuddiespodcast on Instagram. Theme song is by everlasting gumdrop Jeff Libman. 

This week, I am joined in the podcast lair by comedian, producer, vet tech and vegetarian Courtney Wahlstrom (The Bro Show, @bonecrusherqueen). Give us a listen as we talk about Red Dead Redemption 2, the best ice in town and why you don't have to be healthy to be a vegetarian. And see us both in person at The Bro Show at Valley Bar December 13.  Keep up with Taste Buddies by liking Taste Buddies with Genevieve Rice on Facebook and @tastebuddiespodcast on Instagram. Theme song is by tasty turkey Jeff Libman.  

This week, I welcomed in my first openly Canadian guest, comedian, musician and writer Mishka Shubaly (I Swear I'll Make It Up to You, When We Were Animals, @mishkashubaly). Mishka joined me in the podcast lair to talk about the many unsung heroes of the food world, Kurt Russell, and how fans ruin everything. Mishka also talks about his new hot sauce collaboration with Irish Spike's Hot Sauces. Visit myhottestlife.com for more details. Keep up with Taste Buddies by liking Taste Buddies with Genevieve Rice on Facebook and @tastebuddiespodcast on Instagram. Theme song is by lovable koala Jeff Libman.  

Another Taste Buddies is upon is, this time with not one but TWO guests. This week, we welcomed in Amanda Hurley (Bird City Comedy Festival) and Matt Stofsky (McSweeney's) when they were touring the Southwest. Together we talked about gambling, what makes a California burrito and Taco Bell Cantinas. Join us for another terrific episode and our third podcast mention of hog bowels!  Keep up with Taste Buddies by liking Taste Buddies with Genevieve Rice on Facebook and @tastebuddiespodcast on Instagram. Theme song is by benevolent sea captain Jeff Libman.   

Comedian and reformed pasta hater Lou Moon (Bird City Comedy Festival, Ghost Boys) joined me for a great episode recorded at the Altercation Comedy Festival down in Austin. Lou and I talked about everything from acceptable uses of pineapple to In N Out to, naturally, Bill Hicks. Sorry in advance for my 800th mention that I do not like Kraft Macaroni and Cheese.  Keep up with Taste Buddies by liking Taste Buddies with Genevieve Rice on Facebook and @tastebuddiespodcast on Instagram. Theme song is by cupcake war hero Jeff Libman. 

Recorded down in Austin at Altercation Comedy Festival, Kristin Lytie (Beast Village Comedy Festival) and I sat down to talk about Wisconsin, teen booze and lots more. Just a warning for our more sensitive listeners that this episode includes a passionate defense of kale, swiss chard and other leafy greens.  Be sure to listen to my upcoming appearance on Bloody Mary, Kristin's excellent horror movie podcast. Keep up with Taste Buddies by liking Taste Buddies with Genevieve Rice on Facebook and @tastebuddiespodcast on Instagram. Theme song is by the benevolent volcano Jeff Libman. 

I'm at it again, and this time with the lovely Hannah Tighe (Beast Village Comedy Festival, Trash Talks). Hannah joined me for a wonderful discussion ranging from Oliver Twist, gambling and much more. Be sure to tune in! Keep up with the podcast by liking Taste Buddies with Genevieve Rice on Facebook and @tastebuddiespodcast on Instagram. Theme song is by the beautiful merman Jeff Libman. 

This week, the lovely Amy Carpenter (Mail Order Bride, Sweet Ass Merch) joins me to talk about traveling to Europe, the flexible definition of pudding and much, much more. Tune in for this extra-special episode!  Keep up with Taste Buddies by following us on Facebook and Instagram. Theme music by sparkling dolphin Jeff Libman.

Recorded at High Plains Comedy Festival in Denver, I sat down with Iowa's own Dante Powell (@mooserattler) for a very frank discussion on Chopped, cats and the odd majesty of Casa Bonita. Just a quick warning that this episode also contains passionate defenses of putting chips on sandwiches.  Keep an eye out for Dante's upcoming comedy album with Stand Up! Records, and keep up with Taste Buddies on Facebook and Instagram. Theme music by very stable genius Jeff Libman.

We're at it again, taste buds, and this time it's with comedian, actor and all-around fashionisto Robert Buscemi (Grace and Frankie, Todd Barry: The Crowd Work Tour, @robertbuscemi). Robert welcomed me into his beautiful LA home, cooked me some delicious maple sausage, and together we talked about how differently we eat with our partners vs. eating alone, plus a cornucopia of other terrific stuff! Give it a listen!  Keep up with the podcast by liking Taste Buddies with Genevieve Rice on Facebook and @tastebuddiespodcast on Instagram. Theme song is by the always great Jeff Libman.   

I welcomed in my former Thank You for Being a Podcast co-host, the wonderful Anthony Desamito (Comedy Dynamics, @anthonydesamito)! Shortly after a life-changing trip to Salsa and Beer in North Hollywood, Anthony sat down and chatted about birthdays in restaurants, being gluten-free, our dream restaurant ideas and much, much more. And as per usual, we shared our food diaries and perfect food days. We even touched upon The Golden Girls for a hot minute!  Keep up with the podcast on social media at Taste Buddies with Genevieve Rice on Facebook and @tastebuddiespodcast on Instagram. Theme music is by the lovely Jeff Libman (jefflibmanmusic.com). 

The very first double guest Taste Buddies! I broke bread (and a cutting board) with the very funny Patrick Hastie (Jackknife Comedy, @patrickhastie) and Matt Ziemak (Brew Ha-Ha Comedy Showcase, @mattziemak) while on their summer tour. We discussed everything from high school nicknames to traumatizing foods, and I bring up hog anuses for the second time in three episodes. Join us for this super-sized episode!  You can follow Taste Buddies on Twitter (@tastebuddiespod), Instagram (@tastebuddiespodcast) and Facebook (Taste Buddies with Genevieve Rice). Theme music is by the wonderful Jeff Libman.

Comedian and all-around delight Mary Upchurch (Big Pine Comedy Festival) joined me for a wonderful chat about Whole30, the whereabouts of Jake from Sixteen Candles and much more! Listen as we share our food diaries, perfect food days and answers to burning food questions.  Be on the lookout for Mary's upcoming podcast, Wings with Friends. And you can follow Taste Buddies on Twitter (@tastebuddiespod), Instagram (@tastebuddiespodcast) and Facebook (Taste Buddies with Genevieve Rice). Theme music by the wonderful Jeff Libman.

For our very first episode, writer and podcaster Ivan Hernandez (@ivan_hernandez) joined me in my itty-bitty Manhattan hotel room to discuss the fine, but elusive products of Utz, people/monsters who don't like to eat, buffets and much more. We both share our food diaries, perfect food days and answers to burning food questions. It's a delicious time!  Be sure to catch Ivan on his very fine podcast, Boars, Gore & Swords, which you can find on podcatchers everywhere. And make sure to support him on his new Patreon at http://patreon.com/ivanhernandez. You can also follow Taste Buddies on Twitter (@tastebuddiespod), Instagram (@tastebuddiespodcast) and Facebook (Taste Buddies with Genevieve Rice).