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Author: Michele Norris

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“Tell me about your mama's kitchen.” That’s the simple request which begins each episode of this Audible Original podcast from acclaimed journalist Michele Norris (NPR’s All Things Considered, The Washington Post) and Acast Productions.

Every week, hear guests like Michelle Obama, Conan O'Brien, Ina Garten, José Andrés, John Legend, and more explore the complexities of family life and how their earliest culinary experiences helped shape their personal and professional lives—and of course, each guest brings a recipe for a favorite dish from their youth so you can taste a bit of their story.

With a delicious buffet of actors, authors, chefs, musicians, and more, the rich conversations that flow from that simple, initial prompt reveal the histories, memories, and cultures that emerge from the kitchen—the heart of the home—where we are nourished physically and spiritually. Your Mama’s Kitchen is a podcast about cuisine and culture, ingredients and identities, and the meals and memories that make us who we are.

The show’s closing song is 504 by The Soul Rebels.

Editorial and web support from Melissa Bear and Say What Media. Our talent booker is Angela Peluso.fo


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Olympic gold medalist Shawn Johnson East and former NFL long snapper Andrew East grew up in very different kitchens. Today, they've built their Nashville home around a kitchen that serves up to 20 people on any given night. They take us through the weekly rhythms that keep their family close and explain why structure leaves more room for connection, not less. Shawn opens up about rebuilding her relationship with food after retiring from gymnastics, and the two reflect on leaving their sports behind and why no one should do it alone. Plus, we learn how to make Shawn’s mom’s pumpkin bread, a recipe Shawn insists you don't try to make healthier.Subscribe to the show: @YourMamasKitchenPodFollow us on Instagram: @yourmamaskitchenFollow us on TikTok: @yourmamaskitchenSend us an email: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week, Michele is joined by Victor Glover—recently retired astronaut, naval aviator, and, most importantly, father—to talk all about how his family shaped his path and keeps him grounded while reaching the far corners of outer space. Victor recounts his early childhood memories in Pomona, California, including the coffee he would drink with his grandfather and the fire ants he would fry up in the skillet. He also discusses piloting the Artemis II mission to the dark side of the moon—and explains how the wonder he experienced out in space can be found right here on Earth.Subscribe to the show: @YourMamasKitchenPodFollow us on Instagram: @yourmamaskitchenFollow us on TikTok: @yourmamaskitchenSend us an email: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week, we're welcoming Murray Hill to the mic - beloved NYC nightlife emcee, comic, actor and now author, of the new memoir, "Showbiz!" From a tough New England childhood to an expansive life onstage, Murray shares stories of resilience, hope and Rhode Island red strips (the best snack you've never heard of). That's showbiz, kids!Subscribe to the show: @YourMamasKitchenPodFollow us on Instagram: @yourmamaskitchenFollow us on TikTok: @yourmamaskitchenSend us an email: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Chef Marcus Samuelsson joins Your Mama’s Kitchen to reflect on how his Ethiopian roots and Swedish upbringing shaped his relationship with food, culture, and home. He shares how his personal experiences inform his approach to hospitality at Red Rooster, where he’s made it his mission to ensure everyone feels welcome, represented, and like they belong at the table. Marcus also discusses his upcoming book, Back to Green: Rediscovering a World of Delicious, Healthy Eating, arriving October 20, 2026. The book explores plant-forward cooking traditions from around the world, celebrating the ingredients, cultures, and stories that connect us through food. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
How do you share a house, a kitchen, and a week with 60+ relatives and still want to do it again next year? Award-winning actor Tony Shalhoub and his daughter Josie Adams, co-authors of the upcoming memoir "We Thought They'd Never Leave", share their family's rules for curating the perfect family week under one roof. It's a primer for anyone with a beach house, a holiday crowd, or a family that wants to stay close. Tony also takes us back to his childhood kitchen in Green Bay, with his nine siblings, and a basement stove where his aunties baked Syrian bread for the whole neighborhood. Plus, we learn to make warm stuffed grape leaves and a Lebanese green bean dish called Loubieh.PRE-ORDER 'WE THOUGHT THEY'D NEVER LEAVE': https://tinyurl.com/4r99e39k Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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