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Last Donut of the Night

88 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago -

Last Donut of the Night is a podcast hosted by Phil. That's me. Each night, I talk about food but also not food. It’s an interesting ride as spaghetti intersects anxiety.

Call in and leave a message at ‪(219) 386-3284‬.

Part of the Cosmic Blair Network. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/last-donut-of-the-night/support

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Episodes

S2E1 - Back to work

April 20, 2022 01:53 - 5 minutes - 5.08 MB

Hey, I’m back after a short break while working for my friend. I have a little update and talk about what’s coming up! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/last-donut-of-the-night/support

68. Missed connections

March 26, 2022 15:21 - 5 minutes - 5.48 MB

I talk about missing an episode yesterday and taking a break. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/last-donut-of-the-night/support

67. Elementary kids singing

March 24, 2022 18:58 - 20 minutes - 18.5 MB

I’m feeling under the weather so I’m sharing a recording of kids singing that I recorded at a cousin’s recital. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/last-donut-of-the-night/support

66. Routine

March 23, 2022 04:14 - 10 minutes - 9.69 MB

I talk about my cat’s food routine and mine. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/last-donut-of-the-night/support

65. Radical food for thought

March 21, 2022 23:59 - 9 minutes - 9.05 MB

I think about how I can tie in leftist ideals with selling used cookbooks online. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/last-donut-of-the-night/support

64. Rain and book hunting

March 19, 2022 21:42 - 5 minutes - 4.65 MB

I have a headache but I went to the thrift stores and found some books. I don’t think this is a super important episode. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/last-donut-of-the-night/support

63. Chilling out I guess

March 18, 2022 23:43 - 4 minutes - 4.42 MB

I talk about what I ate and weekend plans for the bookstore. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/last-donut-of-the-night/support

62. Baking and dreaming.

March 18, 2022 04:40 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MB

I talk about buying a mixer, baking, and how food makes me happy. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/last-donut-of-the-night/support

61. Cookies, grief, and twee

March 17, 2022 00:43 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MB

I made some cookies today which brought up some thoughts about my dad or maybe my dad brought up thoughts of making cookies. I also talk about twee. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/last-donut-of-the-night/support

60. Lasagna and other easy recipes

March 15, 2022 22:40 - 8 minutes - 8.27 MB

I talk about making lasagna, regional food, and the length of recipes. Inspired by this tweet from Alicia Kennedy: https://twitter.com/aliciakennedy/status/1503723900739506188?s=21 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/last-donut-of-the-night/support

59. Dolma? I hardly knew her!

March 14, 2022 22:38 - 8 minutes - 7.91 MB

We get a call in from another loyal listener who introduces us to dolmas. And I think I’ve had that before, but I’m uncertain. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/last-donut-of-the-night/support

58. In defense of Culver’s

March 12, 2022 00:28 - 6 minutes - 5.97 MB

What’s the difference between Culver’s and McDonald’s? One intrepid caller let’s us know in todays episode! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/last-donut-of-the-night/support

57. Nostalgia Burger

March 11, 2022 01:53 - 9 minutes - 8.97 MB

I talk about Taco Bell, soggy hard shells, and McDonald’s as a destructive emotional and intellectual virus. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/last-donut-of-the-night/support

56. Culver’s drive thru

March 10, 2022 02:47 - 7 minutes - 6.49 MB

I go to grab some food and talk about stuff. It’s thrilling. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/last-donut-of-the-night/support

55. Oil painting BLT by Noah Verrier

March 08, 2022 05:01 - 6 minutes - 6.31 MB

I check out an oil painting I saw on Twitter. https://twitter.com/lastdonutphil/status/1500183360160866304?s=21 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/last-donut-of-the-night/support

54. Late night story time

March 07, 2022 04:35 - 8 minutes - 7.9 MB

It’s a late night episode! I talk about my meal and near pants pooping experience. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/last-donut-of-the-night/support

53. A couple of extremely quick interviews in a moving car

March 05, 2022 22:23 - 2 minutes - 1.89 MB

I went to a middle school recital and interviewed a couple of kids while riding in the car after the show. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/last-donut-of-the-night/support

52. Moon Man is Mac Tonight's Racist Counterpart

March 04, 2022 19:47 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MB

Let's discuss the Moon Man meme. I didn't know about it until Wikipedia informed me so now I have to know. Spoilers: It's stupid racist, internet stuff. Clips: Malcolm X Speech "Democracy is Hypocrisy" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qNfAFfu6VD0) Fred Hampton on Revolution And Racism (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wVzbSvWaMkc) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/last-donut-of-the-night/support

51. Come On, Make It Mac Tonight!

March 03, 2022 20:08 - 8 minutes - 7.98 MB

I talk about the semi-forgotten McDonald's mascot, Mac Tonight. An evening character to seduce Baby Boomers everywhere into the loving patties of the McDonald's menu. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/last-donut-of-the-night/support

50. Cajun Cook is Not His Name

March 02, 2022 17:39 - 14 minutes - 13.7 MB

Hey, I take a look down memory lane with PBS's Cajun cook and humorist, Justin Wilson. I knew him as The Cajun Cook, but I don't think he ever went by that name. He was on PBS with several different shows, always telling a story, and offering up some humor. I didn't plan for this to be released the day after Fat Tuesday, but a nice coincidence. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/last-donut-of-the-night/support

49. Yan Can Cook Up Memories

March 01, 2022 16:57 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MB

I take a walk down memory and talk about the influence of Yan Can Cook on my life as a human being. I watched this show along with Sesame Street and Mister Rogers on WTTW Chicago, the local PBS station for me. It introduced me to Chinese culture and food before I ever tasted anything outside of my small town's Chinese buffet. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/last-donut-of-the-night/support

48. Secondhand cookbooks and dreams

February 28, 2022 18:59 - 9 minutes - 8.98 MB

Hey, I talk about selling used cookbooks online and how that changes and doesn't change the podcast. I also go through a rough plan of what I need to do to get started. I'm no expert, but I'm just trying to make that money. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/last-donut-of-the-night/support

47. Sunday retrospective

February 27, 2022 20:49 - 6 minutes - 5.68 MB

Hey, taking a look at this past week and looming to the coming week for the podcast! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/last-donut-of-the-night/support

46. Buying Food (1950)

February 26, 2022 22:46 - 9 minutes - 8.5 MB

Let’s check out this black and white educational film from 1950 entitled “Buying Food”. Many lessons are still relevant today! (Minus the misogyny) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/last-donut-of-the-night/support

45. Wise Words from a Grandmother (in a Kdrama)

February 25, 2022 20:38 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MB

I talk about a scene from the Korean drama, Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha. In episode 15, the three grandmothers of Gongjin talk about getting older and enjoying life. There was something about this scene that stuck a chord with me. I try to express what I was feeling and give a reading of the scene itself. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/last-donut-of-the-night/support

44. Waffle House, Juice (the film), and Pick Up Trucks

February 24, 2022 19:01 - 8 minutes - 7.81 MB

I get a call from Amy and Dakin. They talk about Waffle Houses, the movie Juice from 1992, and pick up trucks hauling pick up trucks. I talk about Waffle Houses, not seeing the movie Juice form 1992, pick up trucks hauling pick up trucks, and the misrepresentation of Black people in media. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/last-donut-of-the-night/support

43. No Suits for Me and Gordon Ramsay

February 23, 2022 16:52 - 7 minutes - 6.92 MB

I tell you about a dream I had where Gordon Ramsay shows up. And where we will both be guests on a show called Web Affair. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/last-donut-of-the-night/support

42. Coffee Sound Poem, Man

February 22, 2022 16:26 - 7 minutes - 7.16 MB

I was inspired by the avant garde connection with coffee and created a sound poem using several of the clips from yesterday. Please sit back, relax, and enjoy the sound of coffee. Complaints can be sent to (219) 386-3284. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/last-donut-of-the-night/support

41. Let's Have a Cup of Joe

February 21, 2022 21:24 - 14 minutes - 13.1 MB

I want to talk about coffee in this episode. Let's take a listen to how what coffee is from the amazing Wikipedia entry. Clips (no order): At Least I Have an Iced Coffee - https://youtube.com/shorts/u69AWARsRMc  Alaska Thunderstruck Come to Brazil - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LStfYE-3ApA Erika I Don't Understand - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=59Dxj8aV2J8 You Know What They Call Cheese in Paris - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cdw60zmOgU0 Half Baked Rehab Scene - https://www.yo...

40. Looking ahead at the week of 02/21/22

February 20, 2022 16:35 - 10 minutes - 10.2 MB

I talk about the show and what my thoughts are for this coming week. I also talk about this week of work and how I feel about it. Ubuweb - https://www.ubu.com/. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/last-donut-of-the-night/support

39. Food for thought

February 20, 2022 00:20 - 6 minutes - 6.26 MB

What is it about food coming from a loved one that just hits different? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/last-donut-of-the-night/support

38. Snow Shoveling, Food, and Art

February 18, 2022 20:25 - 10 minutes - 9.68 MB

Come hang out with me as I shovel some snow and talk about the connection between food and artists. And the importance of breakfast when doing work. It's a fun time. If you have any questions, call the hotline at (219) 386-3284. Thanks! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/last-donut-of-the-night/support

37. Fun at Breakfast

February 17, 2022 19:06 - 6 minutes - 6.41 MB

I take a look at an interesting morning show I found from the 1920's. I also read a Frank O'Hara poem about breakfast. Maybe next week we'll look at dinner? Info about the show Fun at Breakfast comes from the Old Time Radio Catalog - https://www.otrcat.com/p/fun-at-breakfast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/last-donut-of-the-night/support

36. Waffle Stand-up at the Waffle Queen in Kouts, Indiana

February 16, 2022 17:36 - 9 minutes - 9.14 MB

Hey, everyone! I did a set of waffle jokes over in Kouts, Indiana this morning and recorded it. I think it went pretty well. The diners seemed satisfied and the waitresses looked like they had a lightness to them after my performance. It's all waffle related jokes in honor of the venue, the Waffle Queen. If you're in the mood for waffles or breakfast, I can't recommend the Waffle Queen in Kouts, IN more.  Thanks for listening! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh...

35. Waffle Me Home

February 15, 2022 21:58 - 10 minutes - 9.27 MB

Let’s talk about the Belgian sensation, waffles! How do you like your waffles? Fresh or frozen? Berries or syrup? Clips (no order): Never Eat Soggy Waffles - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NIyQQmLfyWM Good Will Hunting 'My Boy's Wicked Smart' - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hIdsjNGCGz4 Sonic Double Stuf Oreo Waffle Cone Review - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1gas-9Sr_XE Has anyone seen a Waffle House TV commercial? - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kgwdu-UaUrU "USA USA" People cha...

34. An Embarrassingly Short Exploration of Breakfast

February 14, 2022 22:44 - 10 minutes - 9.86 MB

Let's take a look breakfast. The morning meal that often starts the day for us. It can be a quick bite or an elaborate meal, but is it the most important meal of the day? Clip sources (in no order) -  Heinz Tomato Juice - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DOggM3wz-dA Florida Citrus Canned Orange Juice - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3CG1THvNt2E Florida Orange Juice - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B8tTWYGbAnA Liquid Children's Vitamins - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R7mcxJdQXBQ Ke...

33. Breakfast of champions

February 13, 2022 06:01 - 6 minutes - 6.15 MB

Come hangout with me as I make breakfast. If you dare! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/last-donut-of-the-night/support

32. verycuteandpretty - Dessert Corndogs?

February 12, 2022 06:18 - 9 minutes - 8.51 MB

I found some interesting looking corndogs that I’m pretty sure have a sweet coating. But I’m not 100% sure. Listen and check out the link to see for yourself! https://instagram.com/p/CZ3bvDYF45y/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/last-donut-of-the-night/support

31 - Bonus episode, let’s get cheesy!

February 11, 2022 15:39 - 2 minutes - 2.03 MB

Hey! I feel bad about running an old episode for the big 30. I order to make it up to my loyal listeners I’m sharing one of my favorite recipes from eHow. https://youtu.be/nfxpwbWBNuU --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/last-donut-of-the-night/support

30. Weeks old Taco Bell (rerun)

February 11, 2022 07:49 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MB

Sorry, i didn’t get to recording an episode today. I ended up having some issues in the evening that needed to be addressed. Please enjoy this reairing of the popular Taco Bell Chicken Wings episode. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/last-donut-of-the-night/support

29. _abiacevedo - Chicken Alfredo Pasta

February 10, 2022 06:15 - 9 minutes - 8.76 MB

Do you want to know what I eat? I share inmeal I cooked recently and take a look at a great plate of pasta! https://www.instagram.com/p/CZyFBzqrUUD/?utm_medium=copy_link --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/last-donut-of-the-night/support

28. dineoutmoreoften - Pancakes or Flapjacks?

February 09, 2022 06:01 - 9 minutes - 8.79 MB

I take a look at some delicious looking pancakes though ai wonder if they fall under the flapjack title? What makes a pancake vs a flapjack vs a hotcake? https://www.instagram.com/p/CZuy0BnhT4N/?utm_medium=copy_link --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/last-donut-of-the-night/support

27. paulababy6 - Rice, Egg roll, Chicken, Beef, and Shrimp

February 08, 2022 06:00 - 8 minutes - 8.24 MB

Let’s check out this interesting meal. Is it a bodybuilder meal or just a bunch of Costco samples? Also, find out to be a Donuthole, a member of the Last Donut of the Night! https://www.instagram.com/p/CZs5hcfshjS/?utm_medium=copy_link --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/last-donut-of-the-night/support

26. giothedrifter - Bread and Espresso

February 07, 2022 06:03 - 10 minutes - 10.2 MB

Let’s take a look at a basic breakfast snack that is both alluring and tempting. https://www.instagram.com/p/CZqbG2jpiqp/?utm_medium=copy_link --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/last-donut-of-the-night/support

25. the_eatgirls - Pink Fruit

February 06, 2022 06:03 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MB

I look at a great photo of fruit from Manila, Philippines. These are great looking fruit and I hope you enjoy. Here’s the Instagram link to them: https://www.instagram.com/p/CZn8Xi9OgjG/?utm_medium=copy_link --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/last-donut-of-the-night/support

24. I hear there’s a Great Softening coming

February 05, 2022 06:55 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MB

I’m back with a stronger voice! Thank you rest and tea. Today I talk about a TikTok I found and poetry of war. This Phil, host of Last Donut of the Night. Tiktok video - https://vm.tiktok.com/TTPdkyaxdn/. WWI Poetry - https://youtu.be/nWuRm0Y7g48. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/last-donut-of-the-night/support

I hear there’s a Great Softening coming

February 05, 2022 06:55 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MB

I’m back with a stronger voice! Thank you rest and tea. Today I talk about a TikTok I found and poetry of war. This Phil, host of Last Donut of the Night. Tiktok video - https://vm.tiktok.com/TTPdkyaxdn/. WWI Poetry - https://youtu.be/nWuRm0Y7g48. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/last-donut-of-the-night/support

23. Soda pop art

February 04, 2022 06:00 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MB

My voice is still shot from so I bring you a few pieces of art inspired by pop and love. Having a coke with you, written and read by Frank O'Hara. Mountain Dew Commercial Disguised as a Love Poem, written by Matthew Olzmann and read by John Green. I'd like to buy the world a Coke, a 1971 Coca-Cola commercial. Thanks for listening to Last Donut of the Night. This is Phil, host of Last Donut of the Night. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/last-donut-of-th...

22. I'm resting my voice. I'm sorry.

February 03, 2022 06:02 - 8 minutes - 7.43 MB

I had a rough couple of days of recording audio for the Cosmic Blair Network. Unfortunately, that means I stretched my voice too thin and now it's on the mend. Please enjoy this chill but useful audio episode. This is Phil, the host of the Last Donut of the Night. Thanks for listening.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/last-donut-of-the-night/support

21. Burger Chef Murders (This is not a true crime podcast)

February 02, 2022 06:05 - 11 minutes - 11 MB

What happened at a Burger Chef that rocked the country? Come with me as I explore the Burger Chef Murders of Speedway, Indiana. This is Phil, the host of Last Donut of the Night. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/last-donut-of-the-night/support

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