Babe Cave

Welcome to Babe Cave, where creative conversations are honest, funny, and anything but boring. Inspired by Virginia Woolf's A Room of One's Own, host Amanda Polick—cookbook and food memoir coach, storyteller, and recovering improv actor—takes you behind the scenes of writing and publishing without the elitist BS. With over 20 years of storytelling experience, Amanda has helped writers land Big 5 book deals, see their work in outlets like Food52 and Edible Communities, and craft stories only they can tell. She's worked with Michelin-Starred chefs, produced 300+ live segments at Time Inc., and knows the food and publishing worlds inside and out. Now, she's bringing that expertise and her trademark truth-telling to the mic. Each week, expect solo deep dives into the messy realities of creative life, unfiltered interviews with authors who actually say what they think, and real-world advice for writers ready to stop playing small. Think of it as the writing club you always wanted, minus the pretentious conference vibes. Whether you're writing your first cookbook, wrestling with imposter syndrome, or dreaming of a food memoir that's uniquely yours, Babe Cave is your curated playlist of what actually matters. Come for the writing insights, stay for the laughs, stories, and a little rock-and-roll spirit. Perfect for: writers, authors, cookbook and food memoir creators, and creative entrepreneurs. Mature language and topics included—listen at your own discretion. Questions? Visit amandapolick.com

The Birthday Episode

Amanda Polick talks about another trip around the sun, celebrating the ones you love, and how confetti makes everything better. Welcome to The Birthday Episode. >>> http://www.amandapolick.com

10-31
00:05

The First Episode

Babe Cave exists to connect, support, and create a community of dope women who collaborate and inspire one another. Welcome to the Cave. >>> http://www.amandapolick.com

10-03
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The First Episode

Babe Cave exists to connect, support, and create a community of dope women who collaborate and inspire one another. Welcome to the Cave. >>> http://www.amandapolick.com

10-03
16:18

The Hustle Episode

Amanda Polick talks about knocking on doors, making a path for yourself and how to champion the hustle in one another. Welcome to The Hustle Episode. >>> http://www.amandapolick.com

10-10
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The Hustle Episode

Amanda Polick talks about knocking on doors, making a path for yourself and how to champion the hustle in one another. Welcome to The Hustle Episode. >>> http://www.amandapolick.com

10-10
11:34

The Sasha A. Ali Episode

Actress, comedian and all-around badass Sasha A. Ali stops by to chat about growing up a first generation American in the heartland, saving strangers in the Grand Canyon and what it means to live her dreams. Welcome to The Sasha A. Ali episode. >>http://www.amandapolick.com

10-17
01:01:10

The Home Episode

Amanda Polick explores losing part of her Northern California homeland to wildfires, finding home in unexpected places, and how to take your roots with you. Welcome to The Home Episode. >>> http://www.amandapolick.com

10-24
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The Home Episode

Amanda Polick explores losing part of her Northern California homeland to wildfires, finding home in unexpected places, and how to take your roots with you. Welcome to The Home Episode. >>> http://www.amandapolick.com

10-24
15:55

The Birthday Episode

Amanda Polick talks about another trip around the sun, celebrating the ones you love, and how confetti makes everything better. Welcome to The Birthday Episode. >>> http://www.amandapolick.com

10-31
12:06

The Crystal Marie McDaniels Episode

Writer, storyteller and co-creator of CMSki Vlog, Crystal Marie McDaniels swings by the show to talk about how moving around the country has influenced her writing, the best marriage advice she's ever gotten, and the power of a supportive community. Welcome to The Crystal Marie McDaniels Episode. >>> http://www.amandapolick.com

11-07
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The Crystal Marie McDaniels Episode

Writer, storyteller and co-creator of CMSki Vlog, Crystal Marie McDaniels swings by the show to talk about how moving around the country has influenced her writing, the best marriage advice she's ever gotten, and the power of a supportive community. Welcome to The Crystal Marie McDaniels Episode. >>> http://www.amandapolick.com

11-07
39:04

The One Episode

Amanda Polick shares how a single motto shaped more than a year's view, owning your place in your story and what it means to be the one in your own life. Welcome to The One Episode. >>> http://www.amandapolick.com

11-14
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The One Episode

Amanda Polick shares how a single motto shaped more than a year's view, owning your place in your story and what it means to be the one in your own life. Welcome to The One Episode. >>> http://www.amandapolick.com

11-14
13:35

The Me Too Episode

Amanda Polick brings in Erin Richerson of Acacia Christian Counseling to discuss the #metoo movement, the narratives that surround it and not owing your story to anyone. Welcome to The Me Too Episode. >>> http://www.amandapolick.com

11-21
52:09

The No Episode

Amanda Polick explores the importance of boundaries and embracing the power of saying yes to yourself with no explanations necessary. Welcome to The No Episode. >>> http://www.amandapolick.com

11-28
12:35

The Love Episode

Amanda Polick explores the definition of love, finding it without sacrificing yourself and how to support one another in the pursuit of it. Welcome to The Love Episode. >>> http://www.amandapolick.com

12-05
13:36

The Bloom Episode

Amanda Polick reflects on the year, what it means to bloom right where you are, and the importance of cutting out what is hindering your growth. Welcome to The Bloom Episode. >>> http://www.amandapolick.com

12-12
16:03

The Excuses Episode

Amanda Polick returns for the new year to discuss breaking through to a new normal, working with what you have right now, and how to not talk yourself out of what you really want. Welcome to The Excuses Episode. >>> http://www.amandapolick.com

01-02
18:59

The Rebuilding Episode

Amanda Polick sits down with Santa Rosa resident, Amanda Greene to discuss surviving the fires in Northern California, what rebuilding looks like and the surprise of hope in the North Bay. Welcome to The Rebuilding Episode. >>> http://www.amandapolick.com

01-09
01:09:04

The Feminist Episode

Amanda Polick discusses the anniversary of the Women's March, how creating space for differing views is vital, and what it means to fight for all women---feminist or not. Welcome to The Feminist Episode. >>> http://www.amandapolick.com

01-16
16:30

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