Green Eggs and Dan
278 episodes - English - Latest episode: 18 days ago - ★★★★★ - 396 ratingsTaking a new look at “you are what you eat,” comedian Dan Ahdoot brings listeners in on conversations about food, life, and more, with some of his most entertaining friends. Not your typical, holier-than-thou food show, Green Eggs and Dan is the type of food podcast you’d make with your friends around the table, roasting more than just the food.
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Episodes
Comedian Eric Schwartz Doesn't Eat Cute Animals
May 16, 2024 11:27 - 1 hourDan and comedian Eric Schwartz (Delivery) discuss virtue signaling, hairless cats, creamy drinks and finally having representation when Trader Joes highlights your culture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Comedian Mal Hall Can't Beat Bobby Flay
May 09, 2024 19:23 - 1 hourDan and comedian Mal Hall (The ice Cream’s Not Ready) chat about homemade pizza, the anti-honey movement, and the intimidation of Mexican markets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Comedian Adam Newman Would Take the Risk for a Charleston Chew
April 11, 2024 09:00 - 1 hourDan and comedian Adam Newman (Jew Versus the Volcano, PuzzyBoyz Podcast) dish about first kombucha experiences, the appropriate time to drink saki, and the perks of shopping at Costco (and who shouldn’t be shopping there). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Comedian Adam Cayton-Holland Doesn't Care About Burning Bridges in Vail
April 04, 2024 09:00 - 1 hourDan and comedian Adam Cayton-Holland (True TV’s “Those Who Can’t,” Wallpaper) dive into which Americanized Mexican food they prefer over Tex-Mex, the pouch-ification of foods, and death by radishes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Comedian/Songwriter Gabe Gibbs Honors the Understudies of Greek Yogurt
March 28, 2024 15:33 - 1 hourDan and comedian/songwriter Gabe Gibbs (The Book of Mormon, Netflix is a Joke) discuss the most famous disc jockey of all time, pickle/sneaker collaborations and sibling curd. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Comedian/Filmmaker Josh Edelman Wants To Go on the Prison Diet
March 20, 2024 09:00 - 57 minutesToday's episode is made possible by Factor. Head to factormeals.com/greeneggs50 and use code greeneggs50 to get 50% off. Dan and comedian/filmmaker Josh Edelman (Mentally Al, Well Dressed at the Hollywood Roosevelt) discuss the best shelf in your fridge to store cat medicine, losing weight while your friends get famous, and the life expectancy of cavemen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Actress/Writer Rachel Bloom Doesn't Want to Be Killed and Cooked
March 13, 2024 09:00 - 1 hourDan and actress/writer Rachel Bloom (Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, Reboot, Death Let Me Do My Show) dive into Valentine's Day parties, Big Tide conspiracies, and the sickest food-related insults. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Comedian Ahmed Al-Kadri Confesses His Postmates Secrets
March 06, 2024 13:30 - 51 minutesDan and comedian Ahmed Al-Kadri (A Special Not Special, Monday Funday Podcast) dish about the best skincare routines you can find in your kitchen & the worst foods to break fasts, and Ahmed shares secrets as a former Postmates driver. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Chef Olivia Tiedemann Wants Cheap Mac & Cheese
February 28, 2024 10:00 - 46 minutesDan and private chef Olivia Tiedemann discuss influencer voice (and how it’s impossible to break), cheese pornography, and the perks of old meat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What'd Ya Eat w/ Jordan Carlos: Eat Your Words
February 21, 2024 13:29 - 55 minutesDan is back with comedian Jordan Carlos for another "What'd Ya Eat," where they dive into the best unsung brunch foods, the south's hostility towards health, and the secret menu at Dunkin'. Thank you to this week’s sponsor, Factor! Use code greeneggs50 at factormeals.com/greeneggs50 to get 50% off! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Comedian/Host Ben Gleib Thinks Dairy Queen’s Got Nothing On Frozen Peas
February 14, 2024 11:00 - 1 hourDan and comedian/host Ben Gleib (Idiotest, The Mad King, The Young Turks) discuss hanging out with Martha Stewart and a wonderful replacement for ice cream and argue about the pronunciation of hibiscus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Comedian/Director Erin Darling Swears By a Fountain Coke
February 07, 2024 13:42 - 53 minutesDan and comedian/director Erin Darling (Here I Am, Hot Pizza Ass Podcast) discuss the short shelf life of Trader Joe’s products, how not drinking can add stress to your relationship, and anti-climactic favorite desserts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What'd Ya Eat w/ Jordan Carlos: "Get Out" the Lawry's Because Here Comes a Plot Twist
January 31, 2024 18:24 - 53 minutesIn the first episode of the podcast's newest segment, "What'd Ya Eat?", Dan and comedian Jordan Carlos break down the rebranding of toothfish, how to get sat at a restaurant with a long wait, and why watching people banging adds to the ambiance of fine dining. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Comedian Kevin James Thornton Wards Off Diabetes with Queso
January 17, 2024 10:00 - 53 minutesDan and comedian Kevin James Thornton (Be Yourself) discuss comedy club food, coming face-to-face with death at a London rooftop bar, and the best (or absolute worst) way to reheat fries. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Comedian Zainab Johnson Has a Problem With Your Catch of the Day
January 10, 2024 12:41 - 1 hourDan and comedian Zainab Johnson (Upload, Variety's 10 Comics to Watch, Hijabs Off) dive into why a fully stocked refrigerator gives her anxiety, eating with a family of 15, and how to handle a restaurant that won't accept substitutions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
REPLAY: Green Eggs and Dan Presents: History Bites - Accidental Food Creations
December 27, 2023 13:47 - 19 minutesWe're taking it back for this week's episode of History Bites, where it's all about chefs with butter fingers. Did you know that some of your favorite foods were created by accident? Everything from potato chips and Corn Flakes to ice cream cones and Buffalo wings are the result of a culinary mistake…also Cornelius Vanderbilt married two of his cousins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Comedian Joe Zimmerman Doesn't Trust Your Coffee Shop
December 20, 2023 11:56 - 1 hourDan and comedian Joe Zimmerman (Cult Classic, Smiling at Wolves, Innocence) discuss why it’s difficult to grocery shop without a car (or with one), a short history of beer, and sloppy joe trauma. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
REPLAY: Journalist Bari Weiss Pre-Games With McDonald's
December 13, 2023 13:35 - 51 minutesIn honor of Chanukah, I wanted to replay an episode with my best friend, the MVJ (Most Valuable Jew), Bari Weiss. We discuss some of our favorite dinner parties and engage in the age old Talmudic debate - chicken tenders vs chicken strips. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Food Writer Paul Feinstein Hates the Bread in Tuscany
December 06, 2023 10:00 - 1 hourDan and food writer Paul Feinstein (Italy Cocktails: An Elegant Collection of Over 100 Recipes Inspired by Italia) discuss the (very long) education of sushi chefs, the history of Italian cocktails, and what a Count Negroni Halloween costume would consist of. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
REPLAY: Comedian Matt Rife Would Watch a Death Row Reality Show
November 29, 2023 12:42 - 1 hourIn honor of his new Netflix special, we're throwing it back to this episode where Matt Rife (Wild 'N Out) and Dan debate what makes a food gross, the joy of cooking, and whether or not it's ok to cook fish with cheese. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Green Eggs & Dan Presents: History Bites: Thanksgiving
November 22, 2023 14:06 - 14 minutesHere's a re-release of the first episode of History Bites, in which Dan dives deep into the world of Thanksgiving. Want to know why it's on the fourth Thursday of November? Interested in how turkey became a thing? Need to know how the abomination of sweet potatoes and marshmallows invaded our dinner? Listen to laugh AND learn! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
REPLAY: Green Eggs & Dan Presents: History Bites: Thanksgiving
November 22, 2023 14:06 - 14 minutesHere's a re-release of the first episode of History Bites, in which Dan dives deep into the world of Thanksgiving. Want to know why it's on the fourth Thursday of November? Interested in how turkey became a thing? Need to know how the abomination of sweet potatoes and marshmallows invaded our dinner? Listen to laugh AND learn! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Comedian Ashley Ray Put the High in "High End"
November 08, 2023 10:00 - 59 minutesDan and comedian/host Ashley Ray (TV, I Say with Ashley Ray, HBO Max's Queer Comics to Watch of 2021) discuss stocking the fridge with things that could kill you, the logistics of removing soda cans from their case, and Biden's issues with ham. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Comedians McKenzie Goodwin and Rachel Scanlon Support Year-Round Bird
November 01, 2023 09:00 - 1 hourDan and comedians McKenzie Goodwin and Rachel Scanlon (Two Dykes and Mic podcast) chat about queer cod, microwaved bacon, and mispronouncing menu items in front of Megan Fox. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Comedian/Actor Desmin Borges Oversteps With His Hatred of Cottage Cheese
October 25, 2023 10:52 - 1 hourDan and comedian/actor Desmin Borges (Utopia, You’re the Worst, The Time Traveler’s Wife) discuss the tell tale signs you’re looking at the fridge of a one percenter, the next prophecy of Foodstradamus, and stories that should get the Oppenheimer treatment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Comedian Lachlan Patterson Knows Kids Food is the Best Part About Having Children
October 18, 2023 14:42 - 57 minutesDan and comedian Lachlan Patterson (Jokes to Make Love to, Dark White, Live from Venice) discuss the downsides of looking like Antonio Banderas, going on Shark Tank with products that already exist, and why kids' food should be branded for adults. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Comedian/Actress Anjelah Johnson-Reyes Nods and Judges
October 04, 2023 10:13 - 58 minutesDan and comedian/actress Anjelah Johnson-Reyes (Mad TV, Say I Won’t, The Real Dirty Dancing) dive into how to organize your fridge with ADHD (and why it scares Dan), ending guacamole table service, and as always - seltzers, but this time, they’re putting our money where their mouths are. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Actor/Host Ashley Blaine Featherson-Jenkins Struggles With Substitutions
September 27, 2023 09:00 - 1 hourDan and actor/host Ashley Blaine Featherson-Jenkins (Trials to Triumphs Podcast, Dear White People, Run the World) dive into deep cuts of 365 products, the horrors of Instacart substitutions, and how to decide between the never-ending coffee options. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Comedian Gianmarco Soresi Lets It Loose
September 20, 2023 09:00 - 1 hourDan and comedian Gianmarco Soresi (Shelf Life, The Downside podcast) dive into avocado covers and the intimacy of eating, and debate over sparkling water. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Actor Benjamin Byron Davis is a Picky Eater
September 13, 2023 09:00 - 1 hourDan and actor Benjamin Byron Davis (Ant-Man and the Wasp, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, Red Dead Redemption II) discuss the logistics of the perfect homemade Egg McMuffin, the "party" method to finding a restaurant you love, and the longest death row order in GED history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Listen Now: Add to Cart
September 06, 2023 10:13 - 43 minutesJoin the hosts of Add to Cart, comedian-writer-director Kulap Vilaysack and veteran journalist SuChin Pak, in a subversive take on consumerism. Each week, they have honest, revealing (sometimes TMI) conversations about all the big and little things they’re adding to, or removing from, their carts. They decide what's worth the monetary/emotional investment, and what's not. From beauty products and health trends, to celebrities and philosophies they’re passionate about, our hosts dig into anyth...
Producer/Writer Owen Smith Was Clowned for His Love of Aquafaba
August 30, 2023 13:06 - 1 hourDan and producer/writer Owen Smith (The Last O.G, Black-ish, Are We There Yet?) discuss Black pantries (the top of your fridge) and the odd names for raw foods. Then, Dan hosts his first ever Smoothie-Off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Celebrity Plastic Surgeon Joubin Gabbay Educates on the Yelp-ization of Restaurants
August 23, 2023 09:00 - 1 hourDan and celebrity plastic surgeon Dr. Joubin Gabbay discuss the magic of Choco Tacos and Salt Bae's influence, and Dan is called out for overreacting to his biggest restaurant pet peeve. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Writer/Producer Jessica Gao Loves Withholding (and Corn)
August 16, 2023 09:00 - 1 hourDan and writer/producer Jessica Gao (She-Hulk: Attorney at Law, Rick & Morty, Silicon Valley) dive into the ratio of the perfect Bolognese, the butt side of watermelons, and debate on whether Chinese food is Grandma food. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Comedian Erica Rhodes Risked Her Life for Bad Shawarma
August 09, 2023 09:00 - 1 hourDan and comedian Erica Rhodes (La Vie en Rhodes, Sad Lemon) dive into her Erewhon addiction, shmarma (or "shawarma," if you'd like to use actual words) and the time she was fired from a restaurant for not recognizing... well, you'll see. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Actor Payam Banifaz Doesn't Know Whose Coffee That Is
August 02, 2023 09:00 - 1 hourDan and actor Payam Banifaz (Everything Everywhere All At Once, Veep, Grand Crew) dive into the worst fridge in the history of the podcast, fun cheeses, and dummy-proof breakfast tacos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Master of Wine Konstantin Baum Doesn't Need a Rolex
July 26, 2023 09:00 - 1 hourDan and Master of Wine Konstantin Baum (baumselection.com) get real about wine - is less more, the unsung regions, and what wine goes well with lamb (when you're on death row). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Pornstar Lexi Luna is a Milf in the Kitchen
July 19, 2023 09:00 - 57 minutesDan and pornstar Lexi Luna (Busty Cougars Next Door, Mom Is Horny Vol 4, Lesbian Legal 19) discuss the only time it's okay to take in artificial flavors and Dan's questions about the porn industry, including what would be in her rider and what kind of cucumbers she's used in her scenes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Actor/Writer Mano Agapion Has a Strong Fridge
July 12, 2023 09:00 - 55 minutesDan and actor/writer Mano Agapion (HouseBroken, Hacks, Pretty Smart) dish on naming American grocery stores, the highs and lows of dating a chef, and the side hustles of firefighters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Former NHL Athlete/Olympian Jason Demers Doesn't Follow the Rules
July 05, 2023 09:00 - 1 hourDan and former NHL athlete/Olympian Jason Demers discuss keeping your intestines on their toes, the health benefits of maple syrup, and the possibilities for getting cancelled over cuisine pronunciation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Comedian/Actress Punam Patel Likes to Touch Supermarket Fruit
June 28, 2023 09:00 - 1 hourDan and comedian/actress Punam Patel (Ghosts, I Love That for You, Special) discuss the origins of siracha, the lack of seasoning in colonizing countries, and shopping for one person at Costco. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Host/Creator Dan Pashman Isn't A Wine Drinker (Unless...)
June 21, 2023 09:00 - 56 minutesDan and host/creator Dan Pashman (The Sporkful Podcast, You're Eating It Wrong) chat about his transition from radio producer to food radio god, the best vaccination methods, and how to blame the fun stuff in your fridge on your kids. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Comedian/Writer Emily Heller Doesn't Drink Sugar
June 14, 2023 09:00 - 54 minutesDan and comedian/writer Emily Heller (Crowded, Medical Police, Barry) discuss the Baba ghanoush vs hummus wars, what makes a seltzer a seltzer, and why the movie theaters in Thailand are a mandatory vacation spot Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Comedian Heather Brooker Needs Trader Joe's to Stop Playing God
June 07, 2023 09:08 - 53 minutesDan and Actress/Comedian Heather Brooker (Brooker Family POPcast, Grey's Anatomy, Fresh Off the Boat) converse about the trick to eating Trader Joe's, burrito thermoses, and the terrors of Instacart. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
American Solo Comedian Alice Wetterlund is So Stoked About Her Fridge
May 31, 2023 09:00 - 1 hourDan and actor/American solo comedian Alice Wetterlund (Resident Alien, People of Earth, Treks and the City podcast) get intellectual as they discuss the history of fridges, the classism of orange juice and the origins of the Pina Colada song. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Writer Zach Schiffman Eats Cottage Cheese When Singing
May 24, 2023 04:00 - 45 minutesDan and writer Zach Schiffman (New York Magazine, Grub Street, Curbed) dig into the NYT's on again/off again relationship with alcohol, stealing from restaurants and the age-old sweet vs. savory debate when dealing with cottage cheese. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Comedian Ify Nwadiwe Is Slurping on Go-Gurts
May 17, 2023 13:36 - 52 minutesDan and comedian/writer Ify Nwadiwe (Grand Crew, Twisted Metal, @midnight) discuss adding variety to your meal prep, optimal produce placement and the infamous Jollof Rice Wars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Comedian Josh Blue Keeps His Bronzes Cool
May 10, 2023 09:00 - 41 minutesDan and comedian Josh Blue (Last Comic Standing, America's Got Talent) dish on ideal first dates, cooking (and eating out) with cerebral palsy, and what to do with the leopard skulls in your fridge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Food Journalist Mark Bittman Teaches a Garlic Hack
May 03, 2023 09:00 - 48 minutesDan and food journalist Mark Bittman (The Minimalist, Eat Vegan Before 6, Food With Mark Bittman Podcast) discuss seasonal eating, what it was like to be a foodie "back in the day," and the true hangover cure (because it isn't breakfast burritos, apparently). Sponsor: Go to Greenchef.com/greeneggs60 and use code greeneggs60 to get 60% off plus free shipping! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Actor Kristian Bruun is the Forrest Gump of Pizza
April 26, 2023 09:00 - 57 minutesDan and actor Kristian Bruun (The Recruit, Snowpiercer, Ready or Not) break down Greek buttholes, Dirty Dick's, and Canadian geography. Sponsor: Rocketlanguages.com - Use promo code GREENEGGS to get up to $200 off on any language! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices